Purchasing Manager / Senior Buyer

Position: Purchasing Manager / Senior Buyer

Location: Gloucester

Salary: 35k- 40k

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchasing Manager / Senior Buyer to join a well-established engineering and hydraulics manufacturer based in Gloucester. This role will take full responsibility for all purchasing activities on site, managing the supply chain and ensuring materials and components are sourced effectively to support production and operations. Working closely with the Operations Manager and Production Manager, this position offers autonomy and ownership within a supportive and growing business.

Job Overview

Manage all purchasing and procurement activities for the Gloucester site, ensuring timely and cost-effective supply of materials and components.

Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and value for money.

Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to meet commercial and operational objectives.

Work closely with the Operations Manager and Production Manager to align purchasing with production schedules and inventory requirements.

Monitor stock levels and oversee order placement to maintain optimal inventory control.

Review supplier performance and implement improvements where necessary.

Manage and maintain purchasing records, order tracking, and supplier databases.

Support the introduction and use of ERP systems for purchasing and inventory management (experience beneficial but not essential).

Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in all purchasing activities.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain and procurement functions.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer, or similar role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Experience in the hydraulics or fluid power sector advantageous but not essential.

Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.

Confident working independently and taking ownership of the purchasing function for a single site.

Good understanding of supply chain processes and materials management.

Familiarity with ERP systems advantageous (training can be provided).

CIPS qualification beneficial but not required.

Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 (depending on experience)

Pension: Standard company pension scheme

Bonus: Group bonus scheme - up to 10% based on company performance (net profit)

Health & Wellbeing: Access to mental health care support

Holidays: 28 days including bank holidays

Hours: 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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