Purchasing Manager

Job Description:

Job Title: Purchasing Manager (Fixed Term Contract – 15 Months)

Location: Stokesley
Salary: £50,000
Benefits: Annual leave, life insurance, employee assistance programme, free parking, company pension, enhanced paternity leave

The Company:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly innovative global engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in the design and production of advanced technology solutions used across a wide range of specialist industries worldwide.

With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and technical excellence, the business operates within a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to develop, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact. The organisation is committed to continuous improvement, sustainability, and investing in its people, providing a supportive workplace where individuals can thrive.

Working Hours:

39 hours per week

Job Description:

The business is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join the Operations team on a 15-month fixed term contract, covering maternity leave. The Purchasing Manager will take ownership of all purchasing activities, ensuring materials and services are sourced effectively to support production, projects, and wider operational requirements.

This is a key role responsible for leading the purchasing function, managing supplier relationships, improving processes, and delivering cost savings while maintaining quality, availability, and supply chain performance.

The Purchasing Manager will work closely with the Operations Management Team to understand business requirements, monitor purchasing performance, and ensure suppliers consistently meet expectations around cost, quality, and delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting the purchasing team to achieve departmental objectives
• Managing supplier relationships, performance reviews, and escalations
• Driving cost control initiatives and supporting margin improvement
• Maintaining accurate purchasing processes, systems, stock levels, and lead times
• Improving stock management, reducing overstock and slow-moving inventory
• Maintaining purchasing procedures and supporting quality management standards
• Managing supply chain risks and reporting key performance indicators
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the purchasing function

Skills & Experience:

The ideal Purchasing Manager will have:

• Proven experience within purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Experience leading or developing a purchasing team
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
• Experience within an engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment
• Commercial awareness with a focus on cost savings and process improvement
• Ability to analyse data, manage KPIs, and drive operational improvements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Should You Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business, playing a key role in shaping purchasing strategy and improving supply chain performance. You will have the opportunity to work with innovative products, develop supplier partnerships, and contribute to a business that values teamwork, sustainability, and employee development.

This fixed term contract offers the chance to make a significant impact within a respected organisation while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and supportive working environment.