Purchasing Manager – Industrial Consumables
As a commercially minded, business first Purchasing Manager, you will thrive in a hands‑on role within a rapidly changing business. You will bring process, procedure and a fresh approach to working with suppliers from around the world, along with experience in developing new relationships and a key understanding of working with or for distribution partners.
Basic Salary: £60,000 – £70,000
Location: Redditch. Commutable locations: Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa, Worcester, Cheltenham, Coventry, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Banbury.
Benefits
* 10% bonus paid annually
* Pension scheme
Job Summary
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 focused on continuous improvement and growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with, lead and develop a small team
* Manage and oversee UK and European spend of £20+ million
* Assess how to extract best value from current procurement relationships (over 500 active suppliers) and rationalise our supplier portfolio
* Drive improved commercial relationships and terms across the supplier base
Qualifications
* Qualification in procurement (CIPS or MCIPS)
* Proven track record and experience in a technical B2B environment
* Hands‑on approach, ready to listen, be prudent but also to make hard decisions
* Solid experience of distribution and working closely with suppliers for win‑win outcomes
* Comfortable with simplicity; seeks efficiency rather than complexity
* Experience managing over 1,000 SKUs
* Strong willed, commercial and confident; experienced in similar change and growth environments
Company
A well‑established global business working with key industries across a wide range of critical consumables and components.
We embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
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