Purchasing Manager

Prince Personnel; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing Manager in Wolverhampton to lead procurement strategies and manage a high-performing team. The role involves optimizing supplier performance and ensuring sustainable sourcing. The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills and experience in procurement leadership, particularly in manufacturing.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Employee shares scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in procurement leadership within manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience in managing procurement teams.
• Confident in negotiating contracts while minimizing risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing procurement team.
• Manage the full procurement cycle from sourcing to delivery.
• Build strong supplier partnerships for quality assurance.

Skills

Procurement leadership experience

Skilled in sourcing from Far East markets

Strong negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

ERP/MRP proficiency

Supplier relationship-building

Job description

Overview

Purchasing Manager – Wolverhampton

Package: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum (depending on experience); 25 days annual leave + stats; contributory pension scheme; employee shares scheme.

The Client

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 a 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 suppliers
• Full UK driving licence required

The application process

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About us

Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

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