Purchasing & Production Planning Manager Site Based | Commutable from Leeds, Huddersfield, Barnsley, Wakefield, Bradford Automation & Bespoke Machinery Manufacturing I’m working with an engineering-led automation and machinery manufacturer that designs and builds bespoke industrial systems for a wide range of sectors. This is a key operational role within the business, taking ownership not only of purchasing but also production planning, stock control, goods in / out and project kitting across a live manufacturing environment. The business designs and builds technically complex, BOM-driven machinery in-house, with fabrication, machining, electrical build and final assembly all operating on site. Success in this role directly impacts workshop flow, project delivery, supplier performance and margin. This is far more than a transactional purchasing role. You will take full responsibility for purchasing across live projects, including supplier negotiation, RFQs, purchase orders, lead times, cost control and commercial agreements. Alongside this, you will manage production planning and material flow across machining, fabrication, laser / bend and electrical departments, ensuring resources and parts are aligned to workshop capacity and project milestones. The role also covers stock control, goods in / out, kitting and subcontract resource coordination, so it requires someone who enjoys being close to the workshop and understands ...