Uxbridge

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Purchasing Manager – Aerospace / Engineering


Uxbridge, Middlesex.


Are you an experienced Purchasing Manager with a background in aerospace, engineering or manufacturing? This is your chance to take ownership of procurement strategy, lead a skilled team, and make a real impact within a forward-thinking business.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead and develop a small, experienced purchasing team
  • Manage procurement of metals, components and engineered products
  • Drive supplier performance – quality, delivery, cost and risk
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers (UK travel required)
  • Interpret technical drawings/specifications to support sourcing
  • Collaborate across Operations, Quality and Planning
  • Negotiate contracts, RFQs and terms to secure value and resilience


What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager / Senior Buyer in aerospace, engineering or manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of metals, engineered components and supply chains
  • Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
  • Skilled in vendor management, stakeholder management and strategy
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills
  • ERP knowledge (SAP preferred)
  • Flexible to travel for supplier meetings


What’s On Offer

  • Salary £50k – £60k (DOE)
  • Hybrid option after 3 months on-site
  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Career growth in a progressive engineering environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities