About the Company
We design and build specialist equipment for the aerospace industry, supporting some of the world's most advanced engineering projects.
About the Role
We're seeking a strategic, driven, and forward‑thinking Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing and supply chain function.
Responsibilities3>- Lead and design purchasing and supply chain strategies that support aerospace operations.
- Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships—negotiating terms and ensuring top‑tier performance.
- Lead and develop a team of three.
- Forecast market trends, pricing, and demand to drive smart, data‑led decisions.
- Optimise stock levels, streamline inventory systems, and ensure seamless material flow across production.
- Collaborate with Sales and Finance to balance cost, quality, and availability across the business.
- Identify opportunities for efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Experience in a purchasing or supply chain role within manufacturing; aerospace experience is a strong advantage.
- Experience in vendor management and supplier performance improvement.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Have MCIPS or be working towards it.
- Experience implementing systems that improve efficiency, quality, and cost control.
Benefits
- 4‑day working week.
- Salary up to £65,000.
- Company car.
- 22.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by 3 days with service.
- Excellent matched pension scheme.
- Health & wellbeing initiatives.
- Continuous professional development & support for MCIPS.
- Flexible holiday scheme (buy/sell up to one week).
Equal Opportunities
We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as an DE&I positive company. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Application
Interested? Apply now to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.
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