Purchasing Manager - Ferrous Metal

Purchasing Manager (Ferrous) £100,000 - £105,000 car or car allowance, pension Location: UK Wide Lead Strategic Purchasing in a Fast-Moving Recycling Business We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Purchasing Manager to lead our ferrous scrap purchasing operations. You may have been in Ferrous Purchasing, Scrap Metal Purchasing, Metal Recycling, Commodity Purchasing, Procurement Management, Ferrous Scrap, Purchasing Strategy, Supplier Management, Commercial Negotiation, Waste Management, Recycling Industry, Commodity Trading, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Leadership This is a senior leadership role responsible for securing consistent, compliant, and cost-effective supply of ferrous raw materials across multiple operational sites. You will play a key role in delivering purchasing performance, strengthening supplier partnerships, improving quality standards, and supporting the continued growth of the business. Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver the ferrous scrap purchasing strategy • Achieve purchasing volume, quality, and margin targets • Lead pricing and negotiation strategies in line with market conditions • Manage, coach, and develop the Purchasing Team • Build and maintain strong supplier and trader relationships • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing movements • Work closely with Operations, Sales, Transport, Finance, and HSEQ teams • Ensure compliance with environmental, waste classification, and permit regulations • Identify new supply opportunities and support long-term commercial growth About You You will be a confident and hands-on commercial leader with strong industry knowledge and a proven track record in purchasing within the metals, recycling, or commodities sectors. Essential Skills & Experience • Proven experience in ferrous scrap purchasing, metal recycling, or a related commodities environment • Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills • Experience leading and developing purchasing teams • Excellent understanding of ferrous scrap grades and quality standards • Knowledge of environmental and compliance requirements • Strong analytical and reporting capability • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Personal Attributes • Commercially astute and results-driven • Strong leadership and accountability • Resilient and adaptable in changing market conditions • High integrity with a practical, hands-on approach • Able to build trusted relationships across sites and suppliers