Purchasing Manager Metals Manufacturing

Overview

Oversee purchasing, negotiate contracts, lead team, and drive cost reductions in metals manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• team leadership
• demand forecasting
• supplier management
• contract negotiation
• cost reduction
• kpi tracking

Tasks

-Lead and develop a small purchasing team, driving both performance and personal growth. -Forecast procurement needs in line with market trends. -Oversee supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and improve purchasing processes. -Deliver cost reductions and track performance against clear KPIs. -Collaborate with internal departments to ensure procurement aligns with operational requirements.

Requirements

• technical drawings
• team management
• purchasing
• supply chain
• cips
• negotiation

What You Bring

With in-house expertise spanning laser cutting, CNC machining, fabrication, welding, and full assembly, they deliver complex projects from start to finish and they’re now looking for a Purchasing Manager to join their team. If you have proven experience in purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing or engineering environment – we would love to hear from you! -Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings. -Team management experience -Proven experience in purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing or engineering environment. -Knowledge of supply chain and lean principles. -Relevant qualifications (CIPS or degree) or equivalent practical expertise. -Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

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Benefits

Salary : Negotiable according to experience -Career development support through training and structured progression. -Option 2: Find Morgan Veness on LinkedIn and drop me a message or connection request -Gym and retail membership discounts. -Competitive salary. -Free onsite parking. -Life assurance, pension, and healthcare plan. -33 days holiday (including bank holidays).

About Nicholas Associates

-The company focuses on delivering high-quality talent solutions across multiple industries, offering specialized expertise in recruitment and consulting. -Nicholas Associates is particularly well-regarded for its work in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and industrial. -With decades of experience, they have developed a deep understanding of client needs, making them a go-to partner for complex projects. -The company has an impressive portfolio of delivering critical projects across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors. -Through their targeted recruitment and consultancy services, Nicholas Associates has a reputation for matching top-tier talent to challenging roles. -Their industry insights help clients navigate complex project demands, whether in construction, energy, or large-scale infrastructure developments.

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