Purchasing Manager

Overview

Escape Recruitment are working in Partnership with an established manufacturing business to a hands-on Purchasing Manager to lead their Head Office purchasing team. You will manage a small Purchasing Team and take responsibility for operational purchasing, ensuring colleagues across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Installation, and Fleet get the products and services they need, on time and within budget.

• Lead, coach, and support a small Purchasing Team
• Oversee operational purchasing for indirect spend and finished goods across Head Office functions.
• Process and track purchase orders, resolve supply issues, and maintain accurate ERP records.
• Act as the first point of contact for colleagues' procurement requests, ensuring quick response and smooth delivery.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and proactively manage deliveries.
• Drive improvements in purchasing processes and team efficiency.

• Operational purchasing experience supporting multiple business functions.
• Experience leading or supervising a small team.
• Strong ERP skills and attention to detail.
• Organised, proactive, and confident communicator.

This is a practical, hands-on role where you will lead a team, support internal stakeholders, and make a real operational impact
. Perfect for someone who enjoys a fast-moving environment and wants a visible, valued role in a supportive, growing business.