Purchasing Manager — Own the Process and Impact

Lord Search & Selection; Leeds; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lord Search & Selection is recruiting a Purchasing Manager to own the purchasing function for a long-established family-owned M&E wholesale and distribution business in Leeds. You will develop and improve purchasing processes, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure product availability at the right terms.

The role offers autonomy to drive efficiency and shape the future of the operation. This is a hands-on leadership position with real scope to influence senior management and grow

Qualifications

• Experienced Purchasing Manager/Senior Buyer with commercial mindset and willingness to own the function.
• Experience in M&E, plumbing, electrical, building products, or related wholesale environment is highly relevant.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the purchasing function and make it your own.
• Develop and improve purchasing processes, systems and supplier relationships.
• Drive better availability, stock management and commercial performance.
• Work closely with senior management and influence wider business decisions.
• Help shape the future direction of the purchasing operation.
• Join a well-established, family-owned business where your contribution will be visible.

Job description

Lord Search & Selection is recruiting a Purchasing Manager to own the purchasing function for a long-established family-owned M&E wholesale and distribution business in Leeds. You will develop and improve purchasing processes, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure product availability at the right terms.

The role offers autonomy to drive efficiency and shape the future of the operation. This is a hands-on leadership position with real scope to influence senior management and grow