Purchasing Manager

Nter Talent; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment firm is seeking a Purchasing Manager who can take ownership of procurement and stock management. This role is vital in ensuring that the business operates smoothly by maintaining optimal stock levels, negotiating with suppliers, and making data-driven decisions. You will work with high-quality materials and have the autonomy to influence purchasing strategies. If you are detail-oriented and have a problem-solving mindset, this position offers a clear path for career progression and the chance to make a significant impact in a thriving industry.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Autonomy in decision-making

Impactful role

Work with high-quality materials

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing stock, suppliers, and margins.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure the best deals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stock levels to ensure availability without excess.
• Negotiate with suppliers to build strong relationships and secure quality.

Skills

Purchasing expertise

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving mindset

Hands-on approach

Job description

This range is provided by Nter Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Head of UK - Supply Chain & Manufacturing | Recruitment with a Personal Touch! Where Real People, Real Connections, and Real Careers Matter.

Purchasing Manager

North Yorkshire

Some people see numbers. You see strategy.

Stock levels, supply chains, margins—when everything flows smoothly, it’s because you made it happen. This is an opportunity to take ownership of purchasing and procurement in a business where quality is everything.

This business works at the top end of their industry, sourcing exceptional materials and delivering them with flawless precision. But none of that happens without smart purchasing, tight stock control, and supplier relationships that really work.

What you’ll be doing

• Owning stock levels – Always the right amount, always available, never excessive.
• Supplier negotiation – Building strong relationships, securing the best deals, ensuring quality.
• Category management – Keeping margins sharp and intake aligned with business goals.
• Logistics and flow – Ensuring stock moves smoothly from suppliers to storage to final destination.
• Problem-solving – If an order is delayed, you already have a solution.
• Data-driven decisions – Forecasting, reporting, and acting on insights that optimise purchasing.
• Quality control – Ensuring what we buy meets the high standards our customers expect.

What do you need?

• Purchasing expertise – You’ve managed stock, suppliers, and margins before.
• Negotiation skills – You get the best price without compromising on quality.
• Attention to detail – Small mistakes cost money. You don’t make them.
• Commercial awareness – You understand the balance between stock, cost, and sales.
• Problem-solving mindset – When things don’t go to plan, you adapt fast.
• A hands-on approach – This is a business where your decisions matter.

Why should you join?

• Make an Impact – This isn’t a cog-in-the-machine role. Your expertise will shape our success.
• Autonomy & Influence – We trust our people to own their roles and make smart decisions.
• Work with High-Quality Materials – Every product we buy and sell is best in class.
• Clear Career Progression – If you’re ambitious, we’ll support your growth.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing

Industries

Construction, Wholesale Building Materials, and Retail