Purchasing Manager

Who will you be working with?

Napier Turbocharger, a Wabtec Company, has an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to join a well‑established business that designs, manufactures, and tests industrial turbochargers supplied into the Power Generation, Marine, and Rail Traction industries.

Purchasing Manager

£Competitive

LN5 7FD
, Lincoln

Monday to Thursday 07:30am to 15:45pm and Friday 07:30am to 15:15pm

Permanent, Full‑Time

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement function and ensure the timely, cost‑effective acquisition of materials, components, and services for engineering projects. This role is critical in driving supplier performance, cost control and compliance with quality standards while supporting operational efficiency and business objectives.

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with company goals and project timelines.
• Forecast material requirements and manage MOQ and lead times.
• Engage in S&OP processes to support production planning.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favourable terms.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and long‑term agreements.
• Manage purchasing budgets and deliver cost savings without compromising quality.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to meet technical specifications.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports on purchasing activities, supplier performance and cost analysis.
• Regular overseas travel and management of teams across multiple time zones.

• Ideally you will have a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering or equivalent experience.
• Professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM) are desirable.
• Six Sigma / Lean qualification preferred.
• Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or similar role in an engineering / manufacturing environment.
• P&L experience is advantageous.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value‑added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation and world‑class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital‑rail‑and‑transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately ~27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfil that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognise that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles… People like you! Wabtec…