Purchasing Manager £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary £10,000 bonus Growing, exciting company Progression opportunities Opportunity to influence the business and help create their future Our client is an engineering manufacturing business in Runcorn, they are well established and growing rapidly. You will oversee the procurement of a range of bespoke engineering products. This is an SME business, well established and already successful, ready to take it to the next level. They have a friendly, personable and attentive culture, where everyone is valued, and people are given growth opportunities. Your Responsibilities Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality and reliability Identify, evaluate and establish relationships with suppliers Negotiate contracts, terms and conditions Control inventory to optimise supply chain Identify opportunities to reduce cost Ensure all procured items are in line with the relevant quality standards Candidate Requirements Proven experience in a manufacturing environment 5 years of experience in a similar role within procurement, buying, purchasing, supply chain management etc. Living commutable to Runcorn, you could like in Liverpool, Chester, Warrington, Widnes, Lymm, Northwich, Ellesmere Port, Knutsford, Winsford etc. We have been retained to manage this opportunity with urgency. Please apply or contact Lloyd Owen at Mercury Hampton directly Mercury Hampton is an international Search and Selection consultancy offering performance, recruitment and culture services across STEM markets.