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 b...