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Purchasing Manager

South Wales

£38’000 to £45’000

A well-established and successful manufacturer, this company is recognised as the market-leading brand within the industry and has a reputation for quality and innovation that is supported by its excellent technical team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for raw materials, components, and subcontracted services related to steel, hardware, glazing, and finishing materials used in production.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop a reliable supply base that supports the company’s manufacturing and growth requirements.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, terms, and pricing to secure best value without compromising on quality, delivery performance, or sustainability.
• Monitor material availability and proactively resolve any supply chain disruptions to prevent production delays.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and ordering aligned with production schedules and inventory management targets.
• Evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers in line with quality, sustainability, and compliance standards.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and manage any non-conformance issues or corrective actions.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to encourage innovation, reliability, and long-term partnerships.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, ISO standards, and relevant legislation.
• Lead initiatives to enhance procurement systems, processes, and ERP integration for improved efficiency and transparency.
• Work closely with production, design, and R&D teams to align material specifications with performance, cost, and availability objectives across all sites.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer within a manufacturing environment, preferably in metal fabrication, joinery, or similar sectors.
• Strong knowledge of steel, hardware, coatings, and related supply chains.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Analytical and strategic mindset with a focus on cost control and continuous process improvement.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems, with strong Excel and reporting capabilities.
• Sound understanding of quality standards (ISO 9001) and regulatory compliance in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience managing a small team of direct reports.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Benefits Package:

• A starting salary between £38’000 to £45’000
• Opportunities for technical advancement
• Enhanced pension contribution