Purchasing Manager

Purchasing ManagerChesterfieldGBP50,000 GBP60,000+ Car allowance + Annual bonus + Private medical + Life Assurance25 Days holiday + Bank HolidaysThe Company :Our client is a well-established EPC business specialising in the design and manufacturing of equipment used within the aluminium processing industry. They supply both catalogue machines and full turnkey solutions for major international installations, with products widely used across the recycling and manufacturing sectors.With more than 40 years of history in the UK, a headcount of around 90 staff, and a turnover of over GBP30 million, the business continues to grow. They are winning projects globally, including across Europe, Canada, and the Middle East, often valued between GBP8 10 million.To support this expansion, they are now seeking a detail-driven and commercially minded Purchasing Manager to lead their purchasing and logistics function.The Role:This senior role sits within the supply chain team and reports directly to the Group Finance Director. It will take responsibility for managing purchasing and logistics activity across international engineering projects while leading and developing a small team.The role manages 3 direct reports (Buyer, Spares Coordinator, and Logistics), with potential for future team growth.Your Responsibilities will include :Managing purchasing, spares, and logistics across multiple live projectsDeveloping supplier relationships and negotiating favourable commercial termsIdentifying new suppliers and evaluating their capacity, quality, and pricingRaising and managing purchase orders, tracking spend, and ensuring accurate documentationOverseeing international freight and logistics, including customs clearance and compliance ( commodity codes, tariffs, and shipping documentation )Collaborating with engineering to align purchasing with project specifications and delivery timelinesAttending internal project meetings to provide updates on supply chain progress and risksSupporting finance with cost forecasting, analysis, and budget reviewsMonitoring market trends to anticipate risks and secure competitive supplyCoaching and upskilling the purchasing and logistics team to improve performanceQualifications and Experience :Significant experience in procurement or purchasing, with time spent in a leadership roleStrong background in international supply chains, freight, and purchasing processesUnderstanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs); experience in machining/assembly environments is highly desirableSkilled negotiator with proven examples of supplier cost savings or process improvementsExcellent Excel and general IT skills; ERP/MRP systems experience beneficial (Sage 200 advantageous)Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsThe Benefits :Salary up to GBP60,000Annual bonusMonthly car allowance25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays4 days office-based, Friday working from home5% pension schemePrivate medical insurance2x death in service coverOpportunities for training and professional developmentHow to Apply:If you are an experienced and commercially minded purchasing professional ready to take on a senior role in a growing international engineering business, we d love to hear from you.Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at (url removed)or call (phone number removed) for more details.ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual ..... full job details .....