Purchasing Manager

Wynne Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Gloucester is seeking a motivated Purchasing Manager to streamline procurement and production operations. The role requires managing supplier relationships, developing efficient purchasing processes, and negotiating contracts. Candidates should have 3-5 years of purchasing experience and strong negotiation skills. Competitive salary of £40,000+ with benefits including a bonus and pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual salary of £40,000+

Discretionary annual bonus up to 10%

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a Purchasing Manager or senior procurement role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient purchasing processes and systems.
• Manage purchasing activities across production and business functions.
• Build and maintain relationships with Preferred Supplier List (PSL) partners.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing for best value.
• Monitor supplier performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in purchasing.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Purchasing Manager – Engineering

My client is a leading name in engineering solutions, known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and efficiency. We are now seeking a highly motivated Purchasing Manager to join our team in Gloucester. This is a pivotal role for an individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about optimising systems, supplier relationships, and operational flow.

About the Role

As Purchasing Manager, you will play a key role in streamlining our procurement and production operations. Your primary responsibility will be to establish and maintain an effective purchasing system that supports smooth production processes and ensures timely supply of materials and services.

You will work closely with our Sales Office and Production Teams, managing relationships with PSL Major Suppliers, and handling general and ad-hoc purchasing needs across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient purchasing processes and systems to streamline operations.
• Manage purchasing activities across production and general business functions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Preferred Supplier List (PSL) partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Production, Operations) to forecast and plan purchasing needs.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to ensure best value and service levels.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Oversee stock control and procurement reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing and production workflow.

About You

• Proven experience in a Purchasing Manager or senior procurement role.
• Strong understanding of production and operational purchasing.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively across departments.
• Experience in implementing purchasing systems or process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years' of purchasing experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

The Benefits

• Basic annual salary of £40,000+ per annum – depending on experience.
• Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10% of annual salary.
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum + 8 bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme (5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution).
• Life Assurance scheme (3 x annual salary for death in service).
• Access to the BeSupported AXA Employee Assistance Programme
• Only candidates with the legal right to work in the UK will be considered for this position.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing, Project Management, and Product Management
• Industries: Engineering Services, Oil and Gas, and Business Consulting and Services

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