Purchasing Manager Job Summary As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead a team of 3 buyers in a fast-paced purchasing environment. The role involves managing costing proposals, supporting new product introductions, overseeing daily procurement activities, and ensuring timely supplier deliveries. Strong collaboration with internal departments and a hands-on, results-driven approach are essential. Main responsibilities Negotiate supplier price, lead time and delivery quotations. Manage purchasing for strategic customers. Develop close working relationship with other key functions in the company to support commercial negotiations for new projects. Analyse complex data for multiple components and reach decisions on the best purchasing options. Ensure the correct use and data integrity of the MRP system, Factory Master, to support purchasing and quoting activities. Provide additional support in the day-to-day buying and purchasing activities of the team in times of high workload or absence and More Skills, knowledge and experience Supply chain management and purchasing experience within the electronics industry Previous experience as a senior buyer; minimum of 5 years. Salary Up to £47k (dependent on skills and experience) Working Hours - Full time is 39 hours per week Mon to Thurs 08:00 to 16:30 and Fri 08:00 to 15:30