Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager

You will lead sourcing strategy, supplier performance, cost reduction and material availability, while working closely with Production Planning and playing an active role in the S&OP process to ensure production plans are achieved. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop a team of Buyers. • Manage direct, indirect and CAPEX procurement. • Develop sourcing strategies and deliver cost reduction initiatives. • Drive supplier performance, contract negotiations and continuous improvement. • Ensure material availability, MRP accuracy and inventory optimisation. • Support production planning, S&OP and wider supply chain activities. • Improve logistics flow, import processes and supply chain resilience. • Lead SAP and process improvement initiatives. • Work cross-functionally with Production, Planning, Engineering and Finance. About You You'll have experience leading both procurement and supply chain within a manufacturing or engineering environment. You'll be equally comfortable developing strategic sourcing initiatives as you are working with production planning to ensure materials are available and operations run efficiently. You'll bring: • Purchasing and Supply Chain Management experience. • Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP desirable). • Experience of production planning, inventory management and S&OP. • Proven success in supplier negotiations, cost reduction and process improvement. • Leadership experience with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international manufacturer where you'll have the autonomy to shape both the procurement and wider supply chain function while making a measurable impact on operational performance.