Purchasing Manager

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Role Profile

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and managing procurement activities across multiple sites. This role ensures the timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of materials, components, and services while maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory adherence.

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

  • Participate in a positive and proactive EHS culture across the site.
  • Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and risk factors affecting supply continuity.
  • Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers in line with aerospace quality and regulatory standards.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance, reliability, and innovation.
  • Conduct regular supplier audits and performance reviews (KPIs, quality, delivery, cost).
  • Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and service level agreements.
  • Ensure all contracts comply with UK regulations and aerospace industry standards (e.g. AS9100).
  • Mitigate commercial and operational risks through effective contract management.
  • Oversee purchasing processes including requisitions, purchase orders, and inventory levels.
  • Ensure on-time delivery of materials to support production schedules.
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to align procurement activities.
  • Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations, export controls, and company policies.
  • Support quality assurance processes and ensure traceability of materials.
  • Maintain accurate procurement documentation and audit readiness.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop the procurement team.
  • Set objectives, monitor performance, and support professional development.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Person Specification

  • Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
  • Excellent supplier relationship management skills
  • Knowledge of aerospace standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
  • High attention to detail and organisational skills

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Company: Pursuit Aerospace
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Location: Burnley
Job Description:

Role Profile

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and managing procurement activities across multiple sites. This role ensures the timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of materials, components, and services while maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory adherence.

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

  • Participate in a positive and proactive EHS culture across the site.
  • Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and risk factors affecting supply continuity.
  • Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers in line with aerospace quality and regulatory standards.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance, reliability, and innovation.
  • Conduct regular supplier audits and performance reviews (KPIs, quality, delivery, cost).
  • Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and service level agreements.
  • Ensure all contracts comply with UK regulations and aerospace industry standards (e.g. AS9100).
  • Mitigate commercial and operational risks through effective contract management.
  • Oversee purchasing processes including requisitions, purchase orders, and inventory levels.
  • Ensure on-time delivery of materials to support production schedules.
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to align procurement activities.
  • Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations, export controls, and company policies.
  • Support quality assurance processes and ensure traceability of materials.
  • Maintain accurate procurement documentation and audit readiness.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop the procurement team.
  • Set objectives, monitor performance, and support professional development.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Person Specification

  • Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
  • Excellent supplier relationship management skills
  • Knowledge of aerospace standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
  • High attention to detail and organisational skills

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Posted: May 4th, 2026