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Purchasing and Procurement Manager
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Owen Clancy
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Purchasing & Procurement Manager – Manufacturing
We’re recruiting on behalf of our client, a rapidly growing manufacturer transitioning from SME to medium-sized enterprise. They are seeking a Purchasing & Procurement Manager to lead a team of three in a fast-paced, engineered-to-order environment.
This is a newly created role reporting directly to the Procurement & Supply Chain Director, offering the opportunity to shape procurement strategy, enhance supplier performance, and implement best-in-class purchasing practices.
Responisibilities:
Requirements:
Key Competencies
For a confidential conversation about the role contact Owen Clancy at oclancy@sterlingengineeringeu.com By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purpose
We’re recruiting on behalf of our client, a rapidly growing manufacturer transitioning from SME to medium-sized enterprise. They are seeking a Purchasing & Procurement Manager to lead a team of three in a fast-paced, engineered-to-order environment.
This is a newly created role reporting directly to the Procurement & Supply Chain Director, offering the opportunity to shape procurement strategy, enhance supplier performance, and implement best-in-class purchasing practices.
Responisibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of three buyers to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement.
- Build and maintain strategic global supplier relationships across Europe, China, and the USA.
- Drive department KPIs for on-time delivery, supplier performance, cost savings, and stock control.
- Implement Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI) programs with key vendors.
- Identify and deliver freight cost reduction and inventory optimisation initiatives.
- Oversee purchase order accuracy and compliance with the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
- Maintain and enhance procurement policies in line with ISO/QMS standards.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and warehousing to ensure material availability.
- Introduce lean practices to improve procurement workflows.
- Support forecasting and long-term supplier planning for greater business visibility.
Requirements:
- Degree/diploma in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years’ purchasing/procurement leadership in manufacturing or engineering.
- Proven record in supplier management, cost reduction, and KPI delivery.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience in international supplier agreements.
- Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel.
Key Competencies
- Inspirational leadership and team development skills.
- Excellent negotiation and supplier management ability.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused.
- Resilient, adaptable, and results-driven.
- Strong cross-functional communication skills.
For a confidential conversation about the role contact Owen Clancy at oclancy@sterlingengineeringeu.com By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purpose