Director of Purchasing

Director of Purchasing Newcastle-under-Lyme Competitive Salary + Benefits

Shape the Future of Public Spaces with Broxap

At Broxap Ltd, we manufacture street furniture and shape the everyday experiences of people across the UK. From iconic litter & recycling bins and bollards to innovative shelters and seating units, our durable, design-led products are trusted across the public and private sectors.

As we continue to grow, we’re searching for a Director of Purchasing — a commercially astute, strategically minded procurement leader — to join our senior leadership team and take charge of our purchasing operation.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence company-wide success at a critical stage of growth.

The Role: Director of Purchasing

Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Director, you will oversee the entire procurement function, managing a team of six experienced buyers, and take ownership of the sourcing strategy for steel, components, and subcontract services — predominantly in the UK, but overseas also.

You will be accountable for ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and continuity of supply across a complex supply chain, while also driving rebate income, cost savings, and supplier performance improvements.

Why Broxap?

Work with a respected UK manufacturer with an impressive heritage and future vision

Join a dynamic, quality-driven leadership team

Influence real change across purchasing, supply chain, and manufacturing functions

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunity to shape procurement strategy and create measurable impact

Key Responsibilities of the Director of Purchasing:

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of buyers across multiple procurement categories.

Design and implement a procurement strategy focused on cost reduction, value engineering, and supplier optimisation.

Manage offshore purchasing and build resilient international supplier relationships.

Negotiate long-term supplier agreements, including rebate and incentive-based contracts.

Monitor market trends (particularly steel) to manage supply risks and drive competitive advantage.

Drive key KPIs including; Total cost savings, Supplier OTIF (On-Time In-Full), Lead time reduction, Inventory turnover & PO accuracy, Rebate income & supplier compliance

Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and finance teams.

Champion ERP and reporting system improvements to enhance procurement visibility and accuracy.

What We’re Looking For:

Minimum 10 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a senior/leadership role within manufacturing.

Proven success sourcing steel and fabrication components for manufacturing or construction.

Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and experience with international suppliers.

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAGE/Sicon preferred) and procurement analytics.

A hands-on, performance-driven leader with the ability to influence at all levels.

Ready to Lead the Charge?

If you're a confident purchasing professional with a passion for building robust, value-focused supply chains, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help Broxap continue setting the standard in British manufacturing.