Purchasing Manager

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Purchasing Manager for a Birmingham-based role. You will lead the local purchasing team, implement effective purchasing strategies, and manage supplier relationships in a sustainable-driven organization. Ideal candidates will have proven purchasing experience within engineering and be familiar with MRP systems like SAP. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Company pension: 6 employer / 3 employee contribution

On-site canteen with subsidised options

On-site gym and breakout areas

Regular wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Experience leading a purchasing department within a dynamic organization.
• Ability to implement category management approaches.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the site purchasing team.
• Utilise SAP MRP for stock control and re-order points.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Skills

MCIPS qualification (or working towards it)

Proven purchasing experience in engineering or heavy industry

Strong knowledge of MRP systems (SAP experience desirable)

Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

People management and contracts experience

Tools

SAP MRP

Job description

Site Purchasing Manager

Location: Birmingham

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Thurs, 8:30 - 4 pm Fri (36 Hours)

Why Join?

• Work for a global leader in the circular economy, supporting some of the world's biggest brands
• Drive cost savings and efficient purchasing strategies
• Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package
• Thrive in an autonomous, innovative, and flexible environment
• Contribute to a company dedicated to sustainable practices

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Purchasing Manager to lead the local purchasing department at our client's Birmingham site. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic, innovative, and sustainability-driven organisation.

As Site Purchasing Manager, you will :

• Lead and supervise the site purchasing team
• Implement a category management approach aligned with site and group strategies
• Utilise SAP MRP to manage inventoried spare parts, stock control, and re-order points
• Oversee purchase orders, sourcing of non-stock engineering parts, and supplier management
• Implement and manage service contracts while acting as SAP MM key user for the plant
• Record cost savings, create material master data, and ensure robust stock control
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business

What We're Looking For

• MCIPS qualification (or working towards it)
• Proven purchasing experience, ideally within engineering or heavy industry
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems (SAP experience desirable)
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• People management and contracts experience (desirable)
• Adaptive leadership style with a fair, inclusive approach

Company & Culture

Our client is a well-established global organisation driving the circular economy through renewable, recyclable, and recycled materials. While backed by global resources, they operate with the agility of a smaller business-fostering an environment where innovation, flexibility, and continuous improvement are encouraged.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + annual bonus (up to 1,000 pro-rata)
• Company pension: 6 employer / 3 employee contribution
• On-site canteen with subsidised healthy options
• On-site gym and breakout areas (table tennis & pool)
• Regular wellbeing activities and employee engagement initiatives

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in purchasing while contributing to a business that's shaping a more sustainable future.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with a global leader.

Employment Type: 1

Department / Functional Area: Procurement

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1