Purchasing Manager

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Company pension with employer contribution

On-site canteen

On-site gym

Regular wellbeing activities

Job summary

A global leader in the circular economy is seeking a Site Purchasing Manager in Birmingham. Responsibilities include leading the purchasing team, utilizing SAP MRP for inventory management, and driving sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will have proven purchasing experience, a qualifications such as MCIPS, and strong stakeholder management skills. This role offers a competitive salary and great benefits in a thriving, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MRP systems, ideally SAP.
• Experience in engineering or heavy industry purchasing.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• People management and contracts experience desirable.
• Adaptive leadership style with a fair, inclusive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site purchasing team and implement strategies.
• Utilise SAP MRP to manage spare parts and stock control.
• Oversee purchase orders and supplier management.
• 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.

Skills

MCIPS qualification or working towards it

Proven purchasing experience

Excellent stakeholder management

People management experience

Adaptive leadership style

Education

MCIPS qualification (or working towards it)

Tools

SAP MRP

MRP systems

Job description

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.

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