Purchasing Manager
4 days ago
Accrington
Our client is looking for a Purchasing Manager who’s ready to step up. Not someone coasting, but someone who wants to build, improve, and grow within a business. This role sits at the heart of a complex manufacturing environment, where supply chain performance really matters. You’ll take ownership of purchasing strategy, supplier relationships, and long-term agreements, with the opportunity to shape how things are done. You’ll be managing a small team and playing a key role in ensuring materials, contracts, and supply lines are aligned with long-term business goals. What you’ll be doing as a Purchasing Manager: • Leading the purchasing function and managing a small team of buyers, • Developing strong supplier relationships within a complex supply chain, • Negotiating long-term agreements and securing favourable contract terms, • Managing risk across suppliers, pricing, and material availability, • Supporting planning and operations with reliable supply strategies, • Continuously improving purchasing processes and performance What we’re looking for from our Purchasing Manager: • Experience in purchasing/procurement within aerospace (essential), • Strong understanding of long lead times and complex supply chains, • Confidence in negotiating contracts and long-term agreements, • A commercial mindset with attention to detail and risk, • Someone ambitious who is looking to grow, not slow down Why this role as a Purchasing Manager? • A genuine opportunity to step into a more influential position, • Scope to shape and improve how purchasing is done, • A business investing in growth and long-term projects, • Salary up to £55,000 Everlinked is operating as an equal opportunity employment agency