Purchasing & Yard Manager

Purchasing & Yard Manager

CO Manufacturing – Wakefield

Competitive Salary + Benefits, Mon – Fri, 40 h/week

• 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Health cash plan
• Pension Scheme
• Monthly Employee value awards up to £75
• Personal development programmes through courses and training
• Free parking

CO Manufacturing is the manufacturing hub of the £60 million turnover Conservatory Outlet Group, producing high‑quality windows, doors, and conservatory roofs for a network of leading home‑improvement retailers, new‑build sites and trade businesses across the UK. Based in Wakefield, we combine advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship to deliver exceptional products that help homeowners transform their living spaces.

Our success is built on teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to quality at every stage of the process from design and production through to delivery. We’re proud to invest in our people, offering hands‑on training, career development, and the opportunity to grow within a business that values hard work and new ideas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Manager to develop and drive supplier performance, cost, and effective delivery through improving supplier relationships. You will work closely with the heads of different departments to ensure a well‑stocked manufacturing operation.

• Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures, order accuracy, and supplier delivery schedules.
• Manage the Yard (goods in) department.
• Set up new supplier products, maintaining accurate product codes, costs, and descriptions.
• Check and confirm order prices, and investigate any discrepancies or delays in stock deliveries.
• Negotiate and support Senior Managers in securing the best prices for orders.
• Collaborate with suppliers, build strong relationships, and maintain accurate records in our in‑house system.
• Train and support the team to improve skills and ensure department KPIs are met.

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager / Yard Manager in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Experience in managing staff.
• Background in establishing a successful supplier base and ensuring a well‑stocked manufacturing operation.
• Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with current suppliers and negotiate with these regarding prices.
• The ability to identify and implement new ways of working to alleviate duplication, streamline systems and processes, and achieve cost efficiencies.
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office and purchasing/supply online software.