Purchasing Manager

Ref: AS7654657

Birmingham, UK

£65,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Performance
• Manufacturing Procurement

About the candidate

A results-driven purchasing and procurement professional with over six years’ experience across manufacturing, industrial and engineering environments. They bring a strong mix of supplier management, contract negotiation, materials planning and purchasing strategy, with a practical focus on keeping production moving and costs under control.

Based in Birmingham, UK, they are seeking a permanent role and are available to start in two weeks. They are a confident communicator who works well across departments, building strong supplier relationships while supporting quality, compliance and supply chain resilience.

What makes them great?

• Proven cost reduction: Delivered around 15% cost savings through strategic sourcing and improved contract management within a manufacturing setting.
• Supplier performance improvements: Helped introduce a supplier scorecard system that improved on-time delivery by around 20% and reduced non-conformance issues.
• Inventory optimisation: Played a key role in improving stock control practices, reducing excess stock by around 30% while supporting better order accuracy.

Areas of expertise

• Supplier management: Experienced in evaluating suppliers, monitoring performance and maintaining strong relationships to support quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Strategic sourcing and negotiation: Skilled in sourcing materials and components, negotiating contracts and delivering value through well-structured purchasing strategies.
• Materials and inventory planning: Strong understanding of material flow, stock optimisation and production support within manufacturing-led environments.