PURCHASING MANAGER
BASED COWDENBEATH, FIFE, PERMANENT JOB
EXCELLENT SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE
Headquartered in Dunfermline and with multiple locations throughout Scotland, GRW Talent's client is amongst the UK's largest home improvement companies with a highly recognisable and established brand that is synonymous with quality. Due to continuous sales growth in both their domestic and commercial customer bases, they now need to make the key hire of a Purchasing Manager at their manufacturing facility.
Rated Excellent on Trust Pilot with over 5000 reviews and voted the best company in the UK in their sector by consumer champion (url removed), the customer experience and service is at the heart of everything they do.
They are looking for an experienced and dedicated Purchasing Manager to lead their busy manufacturing site and broader operations procurement team. You will take responsibility for the timely procurement and supply of a range of commodities and ensure their smooth release into production. You will be responsible for:
Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for profiles (uPVC/aluminium/steel), glass, hardware, seals, fasteners, and consumables.
Identify alternative and backup suppliers to mitigate supply chain risk.
Plan and manage purchasing in line with production schedules and order forecasts.
Maintain optimal stock levels to avoid production stoppages or excess inventory.
Monitor lead times closely, especially for custom profiles, glass units, and imported materials.
Negotiate pricing, rebates, and payment terms to reduce material costs.
Prepare and manage procurement budgets and cost reports.
Work closely with production, planning, and warehouse teams to align material
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to material flow and efficiency.
Handle supplier quality issues, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
Monitor supply chain disruptions (delays, shortages, price volatility) and implement contingency plans.
Track supplier performance using KPIs such as delivery accuracy, lead time, and defect rates.
Generate regular procurement reports on spend, supplier performance, and stock levels.
Lead and develop procurement or purchasing staff Ideally educated to degree calibre, we are looking for a proven Procurement / Purchasing Manager or Principal / Senior Buyer ready and hungry to step up. Candidates will have experience in a manufacturing, construction or complex engineered products. We would be especially keen to hear from candidates used to working in high SKU / product mix environments with short cycle and product manufacturing turnaround times. Ideally, you have CIPS level IV or above. You are used to managing and leading people and diverse procurement teams.
This is a unique opportunity to join one of Scotland's leading brands, offering fantastic career opportunities and the autonomy to make a real difference within an organisation already committed to growth, service excellence and uncompromising safety standards. Candidates can expect superb job security, ongoing training and career development. Your excellent base salary is supplemented by a solid company pension and 31 days holiday per year.
To apply to this role please contact our recruitment partner Katie Hydes at GRW Talent