Purchasing Manager

Company: EMBS Engineering
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Overview

Purchasing Manager – Northampton – Permanent – Salary: GBP50,000 – GBP60,000 p.a DOE

EMBS Engineering has been instructed to help acquire a talented Purchasing Manager to join a market-leading precision engineering company that specialises in the design and manufacture of complex, intricate components for world-leading organisations.

With an international presence, our client has a business portfolio that includes Automotive / Motorsport, Formula 1 and Aerospace. Following year-on-year growth, our client is looking to recruit a Purchasing Manager to join their existing talented team on a permanent basis.

What’s on offer

  • Stability / Longevity: Permanent position.
  • Competitive salary: GBP50,000 – GBP60,000 p.a.
  • Hours: Days.
  • 35 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays + the opportunity to increase after length of service.
  • Discretional company bonus.
  • Excellent pension scheme – employer contributions of 10% initially, with the opportunity for this to rise up to 15% employer contribution.
  • Group income protection plan in the event of a period of long-term illness.
  • Group life assurance for life-cover at 4x basic salary.
  • Private medical health scheme.
  • + much more.

Responsibilities

  • Implement new processes and procedures to bring the department up to date with 21st-century practices.
  • Work on automating requisition flows and data integration with the ERP/MRP system to reduce administrative tasks.
  • Be prepared to be hands-on with tasks, including raising purchase orders for various items, from small components to large project spends.
  • Developing a supplier scorecard system by gathering data for reporting on PPM and identifying best/worst suppliers.

Successful applicants MUST be able to demonstrate

  • Exceptional relationship management skills, working seamlessly with both internal departments and external global suppliers.
  • A natural communicator who can navigate complex negotiations and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • At least 5 years of experience within Motorsport, Aerospace, or Automotive manufacturing environments.
  • Deep understanding of purchasing, inventory, and logistics tailored to the unique demands of motorsport.
  • A flexible approach to fluctuating workloads, thriving in a high-pressure environment where deadlines are non-negotiable.
  • A results-oriented problem solver who stays calm under fire and delivers outcomes.

If you are interested in the opportunity of a Purchasing Manager and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our client’s growing procurement department located in Northampton.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026