Are you an experienced purchasing manager looking for a new opportunity ?
Our Client is a specialist manufacturer within the steel pipework industry, providing high-quality, bespoke solutions for a wide range of clients, particularly in the water and utilities sectors. As the business continues to grow, we are looking to strengthen our procurement function with the appointment of an experienced and proactive Purchasing
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for managing all company purchasing activities, ensuring that materials, components, and consumables are procured efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the correct specification. Working closely with contract engineers, the production team, and suppliers, you will play a critical role in ensuring our production schedules are met by procuring the right materials at the right time.
This is a hands-on role based in the production office, allowing for a highly reactive and responsive purchasing function, especially when urgent or short-lead-time orders are required.
Key Responsibilities
• Take ownership of the end-to-end procurement process for all materials and consumables across the company.
• Receive and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs) from Contract Engineers and initiate purchase orders accordingly.
• Source materials from approved and alternative suppliers to ensure best value and delivery to specification.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best pricing, lead times, and terms while maintaining strong, professional relationships.
• Use commercial judgement to decide on bulk-buying opportunities versus project-specific purchasing.
• Monitor outstanding orders and proactively chase suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, escalating issues where necessary.
• Collaborate with stores and production teams to manage incoming deliveries and resolve delivery discrepancies.
• Issue completed BOMs to the relevant audience as confirmation that all required materials have been ordered.
• Assist in monthly stock takes, ensuring data accuracy and helping to identify trends in stock usage.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the purchasing function.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, price logs, and supplier performance data.
Person Specification
• Essential:
• Proven experience in a similar Purchasing or Buying role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, particularly within a project-driven, job-specific manufacturing setting.
• Excellent negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Experience purchasing engineering materials such as steel plate, tube, flanges, profiles, joint sets, and other components related to steel pipework.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including Bills of Materials and engineering drawings.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where urgent, reactive orders are common.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and purchasins and SAGE systems.
• Desirable:
• Background in pipework fabrication, steel fabrication, or similar industrial sectors.
• Understanding of quality control requirements and material traceability.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 or similar quality systems.
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