Purchasing Manager

Manufacturing & distribution | Strategic procurement | Operational excellence Leeds c. £60,000 basic + attractive bonus & benefits Are you a commercially minded purchasing professional with experience in a manufacturing environment? Do you thrive on improving procurement performance, building strong supplier partnerships and driving efficiencies that support business growth? This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and growing business as Purchasing Manager. You'll play a key role within the leadership team, taking ownership of purchasing strategy while enhancing systems, processes and supplier performance to support the next phase of the company's development. This is far more than a transactional buying role. It's an opportunity to influence business performance, strengthen supply chain capability and build a purchasing function that delivers real competitive advantage. The opportunity: Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you'll lead and develop the purchasing function while taking responsibility for procurement strategy, supplier management, inventory optimisation and operational excellence. You'll have the autonomy to introduce new ideas, implement improvements and drive initiatives that enhance efficiency, profitability and service levels across the business. This is a role for someone who enjoys making things better and wants to have a lasting impact within a growing manufacturing organisation. The company: Our client is well-established with a strong reputation for quality, reliability and long-standing customer relationships. Their continued success has been built on delivering high-quality products, operational excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement. As the business continues to grow, they are investing in their people, systems and processes. The Purchasing Manager will play a central role in supporting that journey. About you: You're an experienced Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager or Senior Buyer with a background in manufacturing or distribution. You combine strong commercial awareness with a hands-on and proactive approach. You'll bring: • A proven track record of improving purchasing processes and delivering operational efficiencies. • Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills. • Experience managing inventory, supply continuity and cost control. • Excellent commercial awareness with strong analytical and financial understanding. • The confidence to influence stakeholders and drive positive change. Why apply? This is more than a purchasing role; it's an opportunity to become a key leader within an ambitious business where your expertise will genuinely influence future success. You'll enjoy: • A highly visible leadership position with real influence. • The opportunity to introduce new ideas and drive meaningful improvements. • The chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the purchasing and supply chain strategy. If you're ready to take ownership, influence business performance and play a key role in an exciting growth journey, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV quoting reference 10470.