ADS Laser Cutting is a full-service metalwork specialist, offering laser cutting, folding, fabrication, finishing, and assembly services. We provide bespoke to volume sheet metal solutions for customers across engineering, transport, infrastructure, and manufacturing industries.
Operating from an 87,000 sq. ft facility and employing over 100 people, ADS combines modern equipment with robust processes and experienced teams to deliver consistent quality, lead times, and service. Our work is trusted by major organisations across all industries.
ADS is a family owned business that has grown year on year through continued investment in technology, systems, and people. This provides a stable, well supported platform for sales activity and long term customer development.
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to take ownership of our purchasing function, with a strong focus on sheet metal procurement, fabrication, and subcontract manufacturing.
You will be responsible for sourcing steel, aluminum, stainless steel and galvanised materials, as well as managing subcontract suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effective, and on-time delivery to support our manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and purchase sheet metal materials and fabricated components.
- Manage subcontract suppliers including laser cutting, folding, welding, machining and finishing services.
- Raise, manage and expedite purchase orders to meet production schedules.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times and supplier agreements.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while identifying new sourcing opportunities.
- Identify cost-saving and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records using ERP/MRP systems (Sage, Lantek and HubSpot).
- Work closely with Production and Planning to ensure continuity of supply.
About You
- Proven purchasing experience within a manufacturing or sheet metal fabrication environment.
- Strong knowledge of steel, aluminum, stainless steel and galvanised materials.
- Experience managing subcontract manufacturing and fabrication suppliers.
- Excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
- Good IT skills with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
- A proactive, commercially minded approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
Benefits:
- Competitive package for the right candidate.
- 100% site based
- Life assurance.
- Private Healthcare (after qualifying period)
- Above statutory holiday entitlement with additional service linked holiday.
- 40 hour working week
- Onsite gym.
- Pension scheme.
- Commitment to investing in training and development.
- Company provided workwear and PPE.
- Onsite parking.
- Staff canteen.
- Employee Assistance Program.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and why they are the ideal candidate for this position.
STRICTLY NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
