Purchasing Manager

Northampton

Permanent

* Are you ready to drive innovation in the world of Motorsport & F1?

* Do you possess a strong Purchasing background within a precision engineering / advanced manufacturing environment?

* Are you experienced in developing strong relationships with new suppliers?

If the answer is YES to the above, we may have the perfect opportunity for you……

EMBS Engineering Ltd is working in partnership with a leading precision engineering manufacturer, located in Northampton that is currently in the market for a Purchasing Manager to join their company on a permanent basis.

This market leader is a well-established entity within the precision engineering industries and boasts a rich history of supporting globally recognised customers with safety-critical, highly complex components.

Due to internal changes and off the back of continued success, our client is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead the supply chain transformation, systemise processes and build strong relationships with new and existing suppliers.

Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

Key Benefits on offer:

* Stability / Longevity: Permanent position

* Competitive salary: £50,000 - £55,000 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

Your responsibilities will include:

As a Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for optimising the supply chain and modernising the purchasing systems.

You will:

* Source and negotiate: Work with suppliers to secure the best products on time, manage contracts, and improve cost efficiencies.

* Oversee logistics: Control manufacturing and delivery processes, ensuring smooth and timely operations.

* Innovate and optimise: Implement new technologies, foster supplier relationships, and continuously improve supply chain performance.

* Team leadership: Manage and motivate a team to meet company targets while maintaining quality and sustainability standards.

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:

* Proven experience in supply chain management within precision engineering or advanced manufacturing environments

* Ideally worked within businesses that manufacture components for highly regulated industries such as; Aerospace, Automotive, Motorsport, F1, Defence, Nuclear, Petrochemical etc.

* Expertise in MRP/ERP systems and strong analytical, negotiation, and business management skills.

* Strong leadership, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.

* Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and maintain accuracy.

If you are interested in the opportunity of Purchasing Manager and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients' growing team located in Northampton.

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We'll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role