Vectis Recruitment
Purchasing Manager
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An innovative powertrain manufacturing company is entering the next stage of product development and has a new vacancy for a Purchasing Manager. You will be responsible for purchasing & procurement activities that support engineering product development & rapid build increases on an innovative electrification model. Candidates are sought with experience in a similar role and gained in the automotive, aerospace, defence, marine, or electrification sectors in advantageous.
The Role
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Identify and source new global suppliers for a range of products including mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical products and engineering services.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Develop purchasing pipelines and achieve inventory optimization.
- Implement procurement processes, supplier approvals, and purchasing controls.
- Agree pricing, commercial agreements, and contract terms with suppliers.
- Analyze market trends, material availability, and supply risks.
- Work closely with engineering teams to support new product development.
- Ensure purchased commodities meet quality and sector regulatory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and supply chain.
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- A proven purchasing management professional gained in a complex engineering or manufacturing sector.
- A hands-on approach with excellent influencing skills.
- Some experience working in complex low volume manufacturing and/or prototype is advantageous.
- Experience working in a highly regulated sector preferred, aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, marine, etc.
- Excellent commercial negotiation skills and previous contractual supplier agreements experience.
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