Purchasing Manager
Location: London | Hybrid working
Salary: up to £65,000
A high-performing Purchasing Manager is sought to take ownership of supplier strategy, cost control, and procurement performance within a fast-paced high-tech manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role with real influence across operations, finance, and supply chain.
They will lead a small purchasing team while driving commercial outcomes-balancing cost, quality, and delivery across a global supplier base.
What you'll do
* Own and execute purchasing strategy across international suppliers
* Lead, coach, and develop a small team to deliver high performance
* Drive cost reduction, pricing strategy, and contract negotiations
* Partner cross-functionally with production, planning, logistics, and finance
* Manage risk across the supply base and ensure continuity
What you must bring
* 5+ years in purchasing or procurement within manufacturing
* Proven experience managing suppliers across global markets (Asia, Europe, US)
* Strong negotiation and contract management capability
* Experience leading and developing teams
* Track record of delivering measurable cost savings without compromising quality
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