Job Title: Purchasing Manager Department: Procurement / Supply Chain Principle Purpose of Position: The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading procurement activities across the business. This role requires an energetic and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and communicates effectively across all departments and actively drives value. A key focus of the role is to maximise EBITDA through strategic sourcing, cost control, and supplier management, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and service delivery. About Us: Westgate Global are the market leaders in the manufacture, supply and installation of industrial partitioning systems and modular site hoarding solutions. Our products and systems are used by world-class businesses and brands across a diverse range of sectors including construction, manufacturing, warehousing, data centre's, pharmaceuticals, airports, and defence. We strive to create an environment where all employees can thrive and reach their full potential, free from discrimination or prejudice. We operate across the UK, Europe and the USA, and have ambitious plans for continued growth and market development. We are committed to building a successful, supportive, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We value and celebrate the diversity of our people and are committed to building a culture of respect, understanding, and belonging. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Develop and implement procurement strategies that support both project delivery and manufacturing operations Proactively identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve margins, contributing directly to EBITDA performance Build, maintain, and manage strong supplier relationships, ensuring competitive pricing without compromising quality Regularly and clearly communicate with internal stakeholders including operations, production, engineering, finance, and sales to align procurement with business needs Negotiate pricing, contracts, and framework agreements to achieve best commercial outcomes Monitor market trends, supply risks, and commodity pricing to inform purchasing decisions Act quickly to resolve supply chain issues, delays, or quality concerns Maintain accurate procurement records, reporting, and cost tracking Lead, motivate, and develop the purchasing team fostering a high-energy, results-driven culture Manage & maintain item cards & vendors within the ERP system Building up supply chain in Germany & USA to support our global expansion Skills: High energy, drive, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage regularly and effectively across all levels of the business Strong commercial mindset with a clear focus on margin improvement and EBITDA optimisation Advanced negotiation and supplier management skills Strong organisational and planning abilities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment Ability to balance cost reduction with maintaining quality and service standards Strong analytical skills and financial awareness Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team Experience: 5 years proven experience in procurement management within construction, manufacturing. Demonstrated success in delivering considerable cost savings and margin improvements Strong background in supplier negotiation and contract management Experience working cross-functionally with multiple departments Experience using ERP/MRP systems. Preferably Microsoft Dynamics BC365 Qualifications: CIPS qualification (Level 4–6) or equivalent is highly desirable Intermediate level in Microsoft Excel Benefits: Friendly working environment with strong employee engagement, and automatic enrolment onto company bonus scheme (after probationary period completed). On-site free staff parking Automatic enrolment into our contribution workplace pension plan and Medical Insurance Scheme (dependent upon eligibility) Automatic enrolment into our BUPA Employee Assistance Programme Please Note: Right to work in the UK is required. Recruitment Agencies: At Westgate Global, we take a very-hands on approach with our recruitment efforts to find the right person to join our team. As we organise our recruitment in-house, any emails/calls from recruiters regarding this role will not be acknowledged. This job advertisement may be closed at any time based on the Company’s needs and the volume of applications received. Due to high application numbers, not all submissions may be reviewed or processed. Each advertised role has a set internal application limit. All application reviews and filtering are conducted by a human, not by automated systems or AI.