Site Purchasing Manager
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Hours: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm Mon-Thurs, 8.30 - 4 pm Fri (36 Hours)
Why Join?
- Work for a global leader in the circular economy, supporting some of the world's biggest brands
- Drive cost savings and efficient purchasing strategies
- Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package
- Thrive in an autonomous, innovative, and flexible environment
- Contribute to a company dedicated to sustainable practices
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Site Purchasing Manager to lead the local purchasing department at our client's Birmingham site. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic, innovative, and sustainability-driven organisation.
As Site Purchasing Manager, you will:
- Lead and supervise the site purchasing team
- Implement a category management approach aligned with site and group strategies
- Utilise SAP MRP to manage inventoried spare parts, stock control, and re-order points
- Oversee purchase orders, sourcing of non-stock engineering parts, and supplier management
- Implement and manage service contracts while acting as SAP MM key user for the plant
- Record cost savings, create material master data, and ensure robust stock control
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
What We're Looking For
- MCIPS qualification (or working towards it)
- Proven purchasing experience, ideally within engineering or heavy industry
- Strong knowledge of MRP systems (SAP experience desirable)
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- People management and contracts experience (desirable)
- Adaptive leadership style with a fair, inclusive approach
Company & Culture
Our client is a well-established global organisation driving the circular economy through renewable, recyclable, and recycled materials. While backed by global resources, they operate with the agility of a smaller business-fostering an environment where innovation, flexibility, and continuous improvement are encouraged.
Benefits
- Competitive salary + annual bonus (up to £1,000 pro-rata)
- Company pension: 6% employer / 3% employee contribution
- On-site canteen with subsidised healthy options
- On-site gym and breakout areas (table tennis & pool)
- Regular wellbeing activities and employee engagement initiatives
This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in purchasing while contributing to a business that's shaping a more sustainable future.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with a global leader.
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Job Info
Job Title:
Purchasing Manager
Company:
K H R Recruitment Specialists
Location:
Birmingham, West Midlands
Competitive
Posted:
Aug 29th 2025
Closes:
Sep 29th 2025
Sector:
Retail & Purchasing
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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