Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager - Leeds - £40,000 - £50,000Elevation Recruitment Group is proud to be partnering exclusively with a well-established engineering business in Leeds, which is looking to recruit an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team.This role will suit someone who comes from an engineering/technical manufacturing background, who has previously worked with technical drawings, and can lead a small team to drive efficiencies and processes. Working Hours / Benefits:37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with a 1pm finish every Friday!25 days holiday + Bank holidaysHealth Cash Plan - Dental / Eye CareHigh Street DiscountsFree onsite parkingPensionThe RoleOverseeing procurement across bought-out components, electrical items, and subcontracted servicesLeading supplier relationships and acting as the primary escalation point for supplier issuesIdentifying and reporting cost-saving opportunitiesAllocating workload across the team and supporting, mentoring, and developing the BuyersDeveloping and implementing standardised purchasing processes and controlsActing as the key point of contact between Purchasing and internal functions, including Production, Stores, Design Engineering, and AccountsThe PersonProven experience in a senior procurement role, ideally within an engineering/technical manufacturing environmentPrevious experience leading a teamStrong supplier negotiation skills and a track record of delivering cost savingsThe ability to develop and implement purchasing ..... full job details .....