Purchasing Manager
Northampton
Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 p.a. (DOE)
Benefits
- Stability / Longevity: Permanent position.
- Competitive salary: £50,000 – £60,000 p.a.
- Hours: Days.
- 35 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays + opportunity to increase after length of service.
- Discretional company bonus.
- Excellent pension scheme – employer contributions of 10% initially, rising up to 15%.
- Group income protection plan in case of long‑term illness.
- Group life assurance – 4× basic salary.
- Private medical health scheme.
- + much more.
Responsibilities
- Implement new processes and procedures to modernise the department.
- Automate requisition flows and integrate data with the ERP/MRP system to reduce admin tasks.
- Raise purchase orders for items ranging from small components to large project spends.
- Develop a supplier scorecard system using data for PPM reporting and supplier performance analysis.
Qualifications
- Exceptional relationship management skills with internal departments and external global suppliers.
- Effective communicator capable of navigating complex negotiations and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Minimum 5 years' experience within Motorsport, Aerospace, or Automotive manufacturing environments.
- Deep understanding of purchasing, inventory and logistics tailored to motorsport demands.
- Flexibility to manage fluctuating workloads and thrive under high‑pressure deadlines.
- Results‑oriented problem solver who remains calm under pressure and delivers outcomes.
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