Purchasing Manager - Up To £65,000 A Year
Coburg Banks ·
Purchasing ManagerLocation: London | Hybrid workingSalary: up to £65,000A high-performing Purchasing Manager is sought to take ownership of supplier strategy, cost control, and procurement performance within a fast-paced high-tech manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role with real influence across operations, finance, and supply chain. They will lead a small purchasing team while driving commercial outcomes-balancing cost, quality, and delivery across a global supplier base.
What you'll doOwn and execute purchasing strategy across international suppliersLead, coach, and develop a small team to deliver high performanceDrive cost reduction, pricing strategy, and contract negotiationsPartner cross-functionally with production, planning, logistics, and financeManage risk across the supply base and ensure continuityWhat you must bring5+ years in purchasing or procurement within manufacturingProven experience managing suppliers across global markets (Asia, Europe, US)Strong negotiation and contract management capabilityExperience leading and developing teamsTrack record of delivering measurable cost savings without compromising qualityHow they want you to operateCommercially sharp and decisive, balancing cost with on-time delivery.
Influence effectively across teams, communicate with clarity, and operate comfortably in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. Detail matters-but so does pace and impact. What success looks like in the roleImproved supplier performance (OTIF, quality, cost)Measurable savings and margin improvementStrong, reliable global supply partnershipsEfficient, scalable purchasing processesBenefitsPrivate medical insurancePensionOn-site parkingCycle to Work schemeSocial events and employee perksFlexible, collaborative working environmentA commercially driven leader ready to take ownership and deliver results will thrive in this role.
Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy