As a commercially minded, business first Purchasing Manager, you'll thrive in a hands-on role within a rapidly changing business. You'll bring process, procedure and a fresh approach to working with suppliers from around the world (some well-known brands), along with experience in developing others you'll have a key understanding and knowledge of working with or for distribution partners BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £70,000 BENEFITS: · 10% bonus paid annually · Pension scheme LOCATION: Redditch COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa, Worcester, Cheltenham, Coventry, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Banbury JOB DESCRIPTION: Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager - Industrial consumables With continuous growth comes continuous challenge, we are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to assess, conduct gap analysis and create a plan to ensure the department can continue to scale at the needs of the business. You will have a key role in delivering a purchasing strategy in an environment focussed on continuous improvement and growth. Key areas of focus are: · Work closely with, lead and develop a small team · Manage and oversee UK & European spend (£20+ million) · Assess how to get best value out of the current procurement relationships (500 active), rationalise our suppli...