Purchasing Manager

Lead the Purchasing Function for a Specialist Engineering Business

Join a growing specialist engineering and manufacturing business based in Coventry. This role offers the chance to take ownership of the purchasing function, developing supplier relationships, driving cost efficiencies, and ensuring the reliable supply of materials, components, and services across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the purchasing strategy across direct and indirect procurement.
• Source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Lead commercial negotiations and secure favourable supplier agreements.
• Support new product introductions and ongoing manufacturing requirements.
• Work closely with engineering, production, quality, and finance teams.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop effective contingency plans.
• Drive cost savings, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team.

Required Experience and Skills

• Proven purchasing or supply chain management experience within automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering.
• Experience managing technical suppliers within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a track record of delivering cost savings.
• Good understanding of supplier quality requirements and approval processes.
• Previous experience managing or developing a team.
• Confident using ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Degree in a relevant discipline desirable, with MCIPS or equivalent an advantage.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven professional to take ownership of a key business function, influence strategy, and make a real impact on business performance.