Purchasing Manager

Specialist M&E Supplier / Distributor | Procurement Strategy & Process Improvement

Leeds

c.£60,000 + bonus and benefits

Are you a commercially minded Purchasing Manager who enjoys getting stuck in, identifying opportunities and turning ideas into tangible improvements?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing specialist M&E supplier and take real ownership of its purchasing function. You will be expected to hit the ground running, quickly understand the existing procurement operation, identify opportunities to improve processes and performance and put clear, commercially focused strategies in place to support the next phase of growth.

This is a role for someone who wants to make a visible difference.

Our client is a well-established, privately owned UK business operating within the electrical supply and distribution sector. With a strong reputation for quality, service and reliability, the business continues to grow and evolve within a competitive marketplace.

This is a forward-thinking organisation with a strong operational focus, committed to continuous improvement, innovation and long-term supplier and customer relationships. The Purchasing Manager will join a business where there is genuine scope to review, challenge and improve the way procurement operates, working closely with colleagues across the wider business to drive greater efficiency and commercial value.

As Purchasing Manager
, you will take ownership of the end-to-end procurement function, balancing strategic thinking with a highly hands-on approach.

You will develop and introduce sourcing strategies, improve supplier performance, strengthen processes and controls and identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve availability and increase overall procurement efficiency.

• Developing and implementing strategic sourcing and procurement plans aligned to business objectives
• Negotiating contracts, pricing and terms with key suppliers to achieve optimal commercial outcomes
• Managing and developing strong supplier relationships, including performance evaluation and compliance
• Ensuring continuity of supply and mitigating risk within the supply chain
• Monitoring market trends and identifying opportunities for cost savings and improved value
• Managing procurement budgets and delivering cost reduction initiatives
• Collaborating closely with operations, finance and logistics teams to support business performance
• Supporting product sourcing, including alternative supplier identification where appropriate

The ideal Purchasing Manager will be an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in strategic purchasing, supplier management and team leadership.

• Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship skills
• Proven ability to develop and deliver procurement strategies
• Excellent analytical and financial acumen & experience working with ERP or procurement systems
• Ideally experience within the electrical, manufacturing, or distribution sector
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to influence at all levels