At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead purchasing strategies and manage a talented team in aerospace technology.
- Company: Global leader in aerospace technology with a focus on sustainable aviation.
- Benefits: 4.5-day work week, 25 days holiday, annual bonus, and generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Diverse team with excellent career development opportunities and flexible benefits.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of aviation while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Significant purchasing experience in manufacturing or engineering and strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
My client, a global leader in aerospace technology, is seeking an experienced Operational Purchasing Manager to join their UK Purchasing team in Gloucester. This is an exciting opportunity to shape purchasing strategies, lead a talented team, and make a tangible impact on the future of sustainable aviation.
You'll play a pivotal role in leading commodity strategies to deliver the best value across multiple business units, while driving supplier relationship management and ensuring compliance with policies, processes, and risk frameworks.
With continuous investment in their UK site, you'll be part of a diverse team working on meaningful projects, with plenty of opportunities to grow and develop your career.
- 4.5-day working week - Friday afternoons off
- 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, with the option to buy more
- Annual bonus & share scheme options
- Generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Excellent on-site facilities - parking (including EV chargers), subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage & showers
- Wide range of flexible benefits
As Operational Purchasing Manager, you'll lead and inspire a team of Buyers and Assistant Buyers to deliver operational excellence, developing, motivating and performance managing the purchasing team.
Project managing complex purchasing initiatives across the UK business units, partnering with global purchasing teams, finance, and other stakeholders to ensure value-driven outcomes.
Significant purchasing experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Direzione-Responsabile Acquisti in Gloucester employer: Barclay Meade
Join a supportive team that values collaboration and fosters a positive work culture, where egos are left at the door. With a strong focus on career growth and development, this private equity-backed company offers significant opportunities for progression and attractive bonuses. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working in Reading, alongside great benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, life insurance, and private medical insurance.
