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Castle Group Ventures, Llc

Purchasing Manager

Castle Group Ventures, Llc
Cybersecurity consulting & managed security services for data protection.
Experienced Purchasing Manager for aerospace/engineering manufacturer, leading a small team, overseeing procurement, supplier management, and supply chain strategy.
21d ago
£50,000 - £60,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Hayes, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
20 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
No specialisms available
Role
What you would be doing
team collaboration
procurement oversight
contract negotiation
supplier relationships
engineering interpretation
supplier management
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Quality, Planning) to ensure aligned procurement activity.
  • Oversee the end-to-end procurement process across metals, components, and engineered products.
  • Negotiate contracts, RFQs, and terms to achieve cost savings and supply security.
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers, including regular UK travel for site visits.
  • Interpret engineering drawings/specifications to support sourcing and supplier selection.
  • Manage supplier performance – driving improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and risk mitigation.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a small purchasing team, bringing structure and strong controls into daily operations.
What you bring
erp systems
technical drawings
senior procurement
supplier management
supply chain
leadership
  • Confident in reading and interpreting technical drawings.
  • Experienced Purchasing Manager or senior procurement professional.
  • Commercially astute, with proven experience in supplier/vendor management and strategy.
  • Strong knowledge of metals, engineered components, and supply chains.
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills – able to drive performance in an experienced team.
  • Flexible to travel for supplier meetings.
  • ERP systems knowledge (SAP preferred).
  • Background in aerospace, engineering, or manufacturing essential.
Benefits
  • Site-based role with hybrid option after 3 months
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Career growth in a forward-thinking engineering environment
  • Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 DOE
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Founded in 2010s
Year Established
The company was established in the early 2010s to address evolving cyber threats.
  • Grew as a boutique consultancy offering managed security, governance, cloud & endpoint protection
  • Delivers tailored projects: security audits, governance frameworks, cloud and identity solutions
  • Specialises in data‑security, cloud security, identity & access, endpoint and email protection
  • Often partners with clients to integrate security into tech strategy and operations
  • Known for hands‑on incident response and proactive threat management
Culture + Values
  • Embodying Our Values” including passion, respect, initiative, and ownership
  • People‑centric approach with a holistic well‑being focus (“Castle Well” programme: Live Well, Work Well, Be Well, Give Well)
  • Collaborative, “one team” mindset fostering open communication, creativity, mutual respect
  • Strong emphasis on innovation and continuous learning
  • Commitment to building trusted partnerships—with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
Environment + Sustainability
  • Established staff‑run sustainability committee to foster environmental responsibility
  • Reducing operational energy consumption, promoting recycling and waste reduction
  • Targeting greenhouse‑gas emission cuts through energy‑efficient technologies, remote‑work support, and sustainable transport
  • Promoting circular supply‑chain practices by working with sustainable suppliers
  • Client engagement in sustainable practices via PR/event campaigns
  • Community involvement through sponsored volunteering and environmental education
  • Transparency in disclosing sustainability progress; participant in UN Global Compact
Inclusion & Diversity
100% CEO Approval
Women-Owned Leadership
The CEO has received 100% approval from employees, reflecting strong support for the company's culture and leadership.
4.3/5 Rating
Diversity & Inclusion
The company has a 4.3/5 rating for diversity and inclusion on Glassdoor, indicating strong employee satisfaction with these initiatives.
100% Approval
Employee Approval
The CEO has received a 100% approval rating from employees, highlighting strong leadership and workplace satisfaction.
  • Values employees and hard work
  • Inclusive, progressive-thinking, woman-owned, casual work environment
  • CSR and DEI embedded in pro-bono, volunteerism and mentoring activities
  • No explicit gender statistics disclosed publicly
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