Purchasing Manager
£45,000 + Mon to Thu (7:30am-4:45pm) + Early Finish Friday (7:00am-12:00pm) + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Qualifications + Contributory Pension
Office based role commutable from Tamworth, Lichfield, Burton upon Trent, Atherstone, and Sutton Coldfield.
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, global manufacturing business operating within specialist technical markets. The company is experiencing continued growth and investment, offering long-term stability and the chance to play a key role in supporting production and supply chain operations.
You will take ownership of purchasing, buying, and scheduling activity across the business, working closely with production, stores, and technical teams to ensure materials are available in line with build schedules. The role offers a high level of responsibility and the opportunity to influence processes as the company continues to expand.
You'll be involved in a varied mix of supplier management, inventory control, and production scheduling, with exposure to both day-to-day operations and longer-term planning. This is a key position within the business, offering genuine progression for someone looking to develop into a senior supply chain role.
This position would suit someone with a strong manufacturing background who enjoys ownership, structure, and continuous improvement within a growing organisation.
The Role:
* Managing purchasing and buying activity across a predominantly Kanban-led system
* Maintaining inventory control, stock records, and reorder levels
* Issuing production schedules and managing supplier deliveries
* Chasing shortages, managing lead times, and supporting production continuity
The Person:
* Experience in purchasing, buying, or scheduling within a manufacturing environment
* Strong understanding of inventory control and production planning
* Confident liaising with suppliers and internal teams
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates