Purchasing Lead

Position: Purchasing Lead

Location: Daventry

Salary: £34,000

Purchasing Lead Overview

• Lead supplier negotiations on price, terms, and long-term agreements
• Benchmark market pricing for raw materials (stainless, inconel, aluminium, fabrication consumables etc.)
• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with MRP requirements
• Issuing and monitoring supplier schedules
• Ensure timely supply of materials to meet production schedules
• Control purchasing spend in line with budget
• Negotiate improved payment terms where appropriate
• Work with Finance to support cash flow planning

Purchasing Lead Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing purchasing (preferably automotive or aerospace)
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment
• Data-driven and systems literate (MRP/ERP experience essential)

Purchasing Lead Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £34,000
• Working hours – Monday – Friday 8-4
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Auto enrolment pension
• Death in Service – up to 3 x annual salary
• WeCare benefit
• Onsite parking

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