Strategic Purchasing Manager - Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Purchasing Manager for a manufacturing environment in Wakefield. You will oversee Purchasing, Stores and Yard activities, ensuring timely procurement, strong supplier relationships and cost control.

Responsibilities include leading the team, negotiating terms, monitoring performance, improving processes, and aligning purchasing with production needs and senior management goals.

Qualifications

• Proven Purchasing/Procurement Management experience within a manufacturing or similar environment, with strong commercial and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Purchasing, Stores and Yard functions, including team performance, resource planning, objectives and KPIs.

Skills

Purchasing management

Supplier negotiation

Relationship management

Stock management

Cost reduction

Process improvement

Team leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Purchasing Manager for a manufacturing environment in Wakefield. You will oversee Purchasing, Stores and Yard activities, ensuring timely procurement, strong supplier relationships and cost control.

Responsibilities include leading the team, negotiating terms, monitoring performance, improving processes, and aligning purchasing with production needs and senior management goals.