Strategic Purchasing Leader | Drive Cost Savings & Supply

Lord Search & Selection; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lord Search & Selection, based in Leeds, seeks a commercially minded Purchasing Manager to own end-to-end procurement, develop sourcing strategies and improve supplier performance for growth. You will lead cost-reduction initiatives and ensure value across the supply chain.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, requiring strong negotiations, stakeholder influence, and collaboration with operations, finance and logistics to drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic purchasing and supplier management.
• Experience leading procurement teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and cost-reduction track record.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic sourcing and procurement plans aligned to business objectives.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing and terms with key suppliers.
• Manage and develop strong supplier relationships and performance evaluations.
• Ensure continuity of supply and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Monitor market trends for cost savings and value improvements.
• Manage procurement budgets and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, finance and logistics to support performance.
• Support product sourcing and supplier identification as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

ERP procurement systems

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Lord Search & Selection, based in Leeds, seeks a commercially minded Purchasing Manager to own end-to-end procurement, develop sourcing strategies and improve supplier performance for growth. You will lead cost-reduction initiatives and ensure value across the supply chain.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, requiring strong negotiations, stakeholder influence, and collaboration with operations, finance and logistics to drive efficiency.