Head of Purchasing

Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager (Head of Purchasing & Supply-Chain)

Location:

Morecambe | Office-Based | Full Time | Monday to Friday

Salary:
Up to £60k per annum

We are exclusively partnering with a well-established industrial supplier who are going through an exciting phase of growth to recruit a Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager.

This is a senior, commercially-focused role, offering visibility with leadership, the chance to shape supplier strategy, and the opportunity to lead a growing team in a values-driven environment.

• Lead and develop the purchasing and supply chain team, promoting accountability, growth, and performance.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and high service standards.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to optimise margins and support business objectives.
• Monitor inventory, manage lead times, and align supply with sales requirements.
• Analyse purchasing data, supplier performance, and market trends to guide strategic decisions.
• Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers to improve quality, cost, and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and controls.
• Collaborate closely with sales and internal teams to understand demand and priorities.

• Experienced in procurement or supply chain leadership (5+ years), ideally within industrial, manufacturing, or distribution.
• Skilled in managing teams, budgets, and supplier negotiations.
• Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Commercially astute, analytical, and data-driven in decision-making.
• Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management and leadership presence.
• Adaptable, proactive, ethical, and collaborative.

• Lead a key function with direct impact on company growth.
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment.
• Enjoy stability in a well-established company with ambitious growth plans.
• Opportunities for career progression and senior leadership exposure.

• Competitive local salary with opportunity for further career development.
• Holidays: 20 days per year plus 8 bank holidays. Option to join holiday buy-back scheme for up to 5 days.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• On Site Parking.

Reach out to Lindsey Tremble at Butler Rose, Lancaster to find out more about this exciting new opportunity, fresh to the market!

This role is live and ready to interview immediately, so we encourage early applications. Smaller notice periods would be highly valued due to the nature of immediate projects pending.

All applications are being managed exclusively by Lindsey Tremble, Director at Butler Rose. Suitable applicants will be contacted directly and guided through the process with full confidentiality maintained.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.