3,215 Purchasing Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Following expansion, a manufacturer of precision components to the aerospace, defence and high technology sectors has a new vacancy for a Purchasing Manager. You will be responsible for overseeing the procurement process, managing supplier relationships, cost reduction and ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and services. Candidates are sought who have worked in a high-volume precision manufacturing environment with good management skills and a strong business acumen.

The Role

Develop and implement purchasing strategies that align with business objectives.

Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness.

Manage supplier relationships to maintain high standards of quality, delivery, and service.

Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to ensure optimal stock levels.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production schedules and operational requirements.

Manage the development of all volume purchase agreement negotiations and agreements.

Coordinate negotiation strategies with suppliers.

Develop purchasing pipelines and achieve savings in excess of annual targets.

Ensure that the department is appropriately represented at group meetings.

Develop a culture that supports process management and continuous improvement.

The Person

Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer gained within the manufacturing sector.

Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledge of supply chain management and inventory control.

Familiarity with ERP systems.

Previous leadership experience with a hands-on approach.

CIPS qualification highly desirable.

A strategic thinker, you will be able to influence and implement change.

Purchasing Manager - South Yorkshire

We're excited to be partnering with a well-established UK manufacturer, working with advanced technology to support leading OEMs across sectors like defence, construction, rail, and much more.

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!

In this role, you'll :

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

What we're looking for :

• Proven experience in purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Team management experience with a track record of developing others.
• Knowledge of supply chain and lean principles.
• Relevant qualifications (CIPS or degree) or equivalent practical expertise.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary.
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Life assurance, pension, and healthcare plan.
• Free onsite parking.
• Gym and retail membership discounts.
• Career development support through training and structured progression.
• A collaborative culture where people are supported and recognised.

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A fantastic opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to join a manufacturing business based in Harlow, Essex with a salary up to 55,000.

Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a manufacturing environment, at a managerial level and be keen to progress in their career.

Role responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager include:

• Lead and develop the team to ensure efficient sourcing and purchasing operations
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies to optimise cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, including pricing, terms, and service level agreements
• Analyse market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to align procurement activities with organisational goals
• Monitor and report on procurement metrics, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement

Person Specification of the Purchasing Manager:

• Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing environment
• Leadership skills with the ability to oversee a small team
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with using ERP/MRP software - ideally SAP
• Strong Microsoft suite experience

Salary

Up to 55k

This position requires fully onsite presence

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a procurement manager, purchasing manager, commodity manager, sourcing manager, purchasing supervisor, supply chain manager, purchasing lead, commodity lead, sourcing lead or strategic sourcing manager

Location: Hayes, Middlesex (site-based, hybrid after 3 months)
Salary: £50,000 – £0,000 + benefits

We are recruiting for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join a specialist aerospace/engineering manufacturer based in Hayes. This is a site-based role initially, moving to a hybrid pattern after 3 months. You’ll lead a small but highly experienced purchasing team and take full ownership of procurement, supplier management, and supply chain strategy.

• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process across metals, components, and engineered products.

• Lead, coach, and develop a small purchasing team, bringing structure and strong controls into daily operations.

• Manage supplier performance – driving improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and risk mitigation.

• Build strong relationships with suppliers, including regular UK travel for site visits.

• Interpret engineering drawings/specifications to support sourcing and supplier selection.

• Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Quality, Planning) to ensure aligned procurement activity.

• Negotiate contracts, RFQs, and terms to achieve cost savings and supply security.

• Experienced Purchasing Manager or senior procurement professional.

• Background in aerospace, engineering, or manufacturing essential.

• Strong knowledge of metals, engineered components, and supply chains .

• Confident in reading and interpreting technical drawings .

• Excellent leadership and people management skills – able to drive performance in an experienced team.

• Commercially astute, with proven experience in supplier/vendor management and strategy .

• ERP systems knowledge (SAP preferred).

• Flexible to travel for supplier meetings.

• Salary: £50,000 – 0,000 DOE

• Site-based role with hybrid option after 3 months

• Full-time, permanent contract

• Excellent benefits package

• Career growth in a forward-thinking engineering environment

Right to Work: Applicants must have full right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Purchasing Manager Required!

Our client is a family-owned business, trading for over 30 years they are a leading manufacturer and distributor of windows and door hardware.

On behalf of our client, we are looking to recruit a commercially focused and highly organised Purchasing Manager with at least 5 years' experience in purchasing and MRP system implementation.

The successful candidate with play a key role in shaping purchasing processes, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring consistent stock availability. A major part of the role involves optimising the MRP system to improve forecasting, stock control, and supply chain efficiency.

This is a full-time position, working Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm based in Hinxton, Cambridgeshire.

Package:

• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity to earn two discretionary bonuses annually, based on company profit
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 37,000 - 40,000 (DOE)

Purchasing Manager - Responsibilities:

• Responsible for 2 other member of staff
• Manage and optimise the company's procurement processes
• Develop and manage the company's MRP system to optimise stock management, forecasting and procurement planning
• Source and procure hardware products from UK and international suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier terms to drive best value
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring quality and delivery standards are maintained
• Collaborate with sales, and finance teams to ensure alignment across departments
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, stock records, and reporting
• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with contracts and agreements
• Identify and implement procurement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives

Purchasing Manager - Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Purchasing Management role
• Extensive experience running and managing an MRP system (previous experience using Sage/Sicon MRP systems would be a distinct advantage
• Proven background in international purchasing
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• CIPS qualification (or working toward) would be advantageous

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Purchasing Manager

• upto £42000 per annum
li>Established and well-respected company
• Excellent working environment
• Has a credible record of long-term staff members
• Exc Benefits including 9 day fortnight

We are working with an established manufacturer in Oldham who are seeking an experienced and effective Purchasing Manager who will oversee the  process of buying materials, parts and services.

The Job

Identify appropriate suppliers and maintain an accurate and well-maintained list of approved suppliers.
• Monitor the performance of suppliers and make recommendations for corrective actions or change.
• Procure materials, parts etc. in line with the MRP demands and specific individual requirements.
• Obtain the best price at any one time, or negotiate acceptable prices for material, parts and services.
• Process any purchase orders and raise the necessary documentation, including where appropriate, the current engineering drawings.
• Plan the release of internal works orders so that we can achieve customer delivery dates.
• Schedule work on key resources and monitor the performance against these schedules.
• Advise available to promise dates for customer orders.
• Assist in the maintenance and development of the UNITY system, including the generation of parts details on the computer system.
• Follow Company Quality Control procedures i.e. ISO9001 & ISO13485.
• Management of a small stores team
• Determine and record key supply chain KPI’s
< i>Coordinate with production department/technical department on stock requirements
• Ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications

About you

• Experience as a purchasing manager within an engineering environment
• Strong negotiation skills
• Demonstrable success in cost-saving initiatives through strategic procurement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of how to generate and manage supply contracts.
• Management experience with the ability to lead and support
• Proficient in Microsoft office and MRP systems
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
• Ability to work independently

For more information, please send your CV, in confidence, to Chris at The Recruitment Fix.

Introduction:

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

What you will be part of:

Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

The Role:

The Purchasing Manager will oversee all procurement and supplier management activities, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of materials, components, and services. Operating within the UK's regulated defence environment, the role requires a good grasp of Ministry of Defence (MoD) procurement practices, DEFCON terms, and export control requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with business objectives, programme milestones, and customer requirements.

• Manage supplier selection, tendering, and contract negotiations to secure best value while ensuring quality, security, and delivery performance.

• Ensure compliance with UK defence procurement regulations, MoD standards, DEFCON terms, and international trade controls (e.g. ITAR, EAR).

• Lead supplier relationship management, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation to maintain a resilient supply chain.

• Work closely with engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and project management teams to meet technical and programme requirements.

• Support audits, reporting, and governance processes, ensuring full transparency and traceability across all procurement activities.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including cost reduction, lead-time optimisation, and supplier innovation.

• Provide leadership and guidance to the procurement team, ensuring capability development and high professional standards.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management within the defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated sector.

• Good understanding of UK defence procurement practices, MoD contracting frameworks, and export control legislation.

• Excellent negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills.

• Commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, delivery, and compliance priorities.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.

• Security clearance (or eligibility) in line with UK MoD requirements.

• MCIPS qualification (or working towards).

• Experience managing high-value, long-term defence contracts.

• Knowledge of international defence supply chains and offset requirements.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Purchasing Manager
High Wycombe.

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (40 hours per week)
55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Permanent

Benefits
Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Benefits (post-probation):

• Private Healthcare
• Company Pension Scheme

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing supplier relationships, sourcing and negotiating the procurement of products, and managing stock control processes. This is a company have grown significantly over recent years expanding their workshop and increasing production, they operate in a clean modern working environment.

This role plays a key part in ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, supporting tender and warranty processes, and maintaining accurate procurement records in line with business and compliance requirements. This role has become available due to the current manager retiring. There is a hand over plan, so the successful candidate will not be left in the 'deep end'

Key Responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager:

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Schedule and manage order requirements
• Source and evaluate new suppliers and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and resolve order issues
• Raise and monitor purchase orders to meet required lead times
• Oversee procurement tender processes and assist in the preparation of tender documentation.

Stock Control

• Maintain accurate item and stock records within internal systems
• Provide support for goods receipting and annual stocktaking processes
• Assist with audits and reconciliation procedures.

Warranty & Returns

• Record and manage warranty and quality-related returns (QER)
• Maintain databases for returns and ensure follow-through on credit or replacement
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve warranty claims and discrepancies

Administration & Compliance

• Assist with invoice queries and generate stock-related reports
• Ensure adherence to company policies for Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Security
• Collaborate with internal departments to support seamless operations
• Support general administrative duties and company-wide projects as required

Person Specification & Competency Requirements for the Purchasing Manager:

• Education: GCSEs or equivalent, with strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Experience: Proven background in purchasing, procurement, or stock control
• IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and experience with ERP/purchasing systems
• Personal Qualities: Methodical, self-motivated, and conscientious
• Other: Full UK driving license

If interested in the role of Purchasing Manager, please contact Rodger Morley at E3 Recruitment

The role of Purchasing Manager offers an opportunity to take ownership of purchasing processes within the manufacturing sector. Based near Bromsgrove, this permanent position requires a hands on, proactive approach to supplier management, and material availability.

Client Details

This organisation operates in the manufacturing sector and is recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation. This is an exciting time to join, and help shape the business for future growth.

Description

As the Purchasing Manager, you will,

• Review the supply base on performance, capacity, and cost, ensuring the right partners are in place
• Manage supplier relationships, building agility into the supply chain
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast material requirements, and review inbound schedule according changes in order book
• Ensure there is clear reporting and KPIs in place
• Lead and mentor the purchasing team to drive continuous improvement.
• Negotiate contracts to achieve cost savings and value for the business.

Profile

The ideal Purchasing Manager should have:

• Proven experience in driving a purchasing / materials function within a agile manufacturing environment
• Proven leader, able to up skill and drive performance
• A solid understanding of supplier evaluation and performance
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Used to collaborating with other functions to ensure the desired output is reached

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from 65000 to 7000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive pension scheme to support your financial future.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.