Purchasing Manager

Prince Personnel; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Wolverhampton is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the procurement team and drive strategies for cost optimization and supplier performance. The successful candidate will have proven experience in procurement and a strong ability to negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships. The role offers an annual salary of up to £50,000 plus car allowance, promoting an equal and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Proven procurement leadership experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong negotiator with solid contract management expertise.
• Experienced in developing and delivering procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing procurement team.
• Manage the full procurement cycle from sourcing to delivery.
• Negotiate contracts and terms while minimizing risk.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and environmental standards.

Skills

Procurement leadership experience

Sourcing from Far East markets

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Relationship-building with suppliers

Cross-functional teamwork

Understanding of ERP/MRP systems

Job description

We are working with a successful manufacturing business in Wolverhampton who are at an exciting point in their organisational journey. They have a new, exciting opening for Purchasing Manager to join them and play a key role in driving and executing the Procurement strategy across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic and commercially minded procurement professional to make a real impact in a growing business, driving cost optimisation, supplier performance, and sustainable sourcing practices.

As the Purchasing Manager you will be getting involved in:

• Lead and inspire a high‑performing procurement team
• Shape and deliver strategies that drive business success
• Manage the full procurement cycle from sourcing to delivery
• Build strong supplier partnerships to ensure quality and value
• Negotiate contracts and terms while minimising risk
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and production to meet technical needs
• Stay ahead of market trends and supply chain risks
• Set and track KPIs to boost performance and accountability
• Champion process improvements and ERP optimisation
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and environmental standards

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Proven procurement leadership experience in manufacturing or distribution as a Purchasing Manager / Procurement Manager / Procurement Lead / Procurement Director / Supply Chain Manager / Supply Chain Lead / Head of Procurement / Head of Supply Chain
• Skilled in sourcing from Far East markets
• Experience in managing and leading Procurement teams
• Strong negotiator with solid contract management expertise
• Confident working cross‑functionally with technical and operational teams
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems for efficient procurement processes
• Experienced in vendor management and performance optimisation
• Track record in developing and delivering procurement strategies
• Excellent relationship‑building with suppliersFull UK driving licence required

The application process:

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier‑free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we’re able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you’re not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

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