Supply Chain Manager

Aqumen Recruitment; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company is looking for a proactive and commercially minded Purchasing Manager. Responsibilities include overseeing raw material purchasing, managing inventory, leading supplier negotiations, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Suitable candidates will have strong procurement experience, commercial acumen, and be proficient in Excel. The role offers a full-time position with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a procurement or purchasing role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and confident negotiation skills.
• Excellent proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP/procurement systems (SAP desirable).
• Detail-oriented and analytical mindset with strong organizational abilities.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills to build and manage supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the purchasing function, setting strategy and ensuring alignment with wider business goals.
• Manage and develop the purchasing team, delegating effectively and supporting professional development.
• Control the raw material purchasing budget, ensuring alignment with group procurement policies.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favourable terms on pricing, lead times, and payment conditions.
• Maintain accurate stock inventory records and manage materials in line with production schedules.
• Ensure product pricing data and Bills of Materials (BOMs) are kept up to date for costing accuracy.
• Coordinate with internal departments to guarantee smooth delivery of materials and components.
• Lead quarterly stocktakes, investigating and validating any variances.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance and quality standards.
• Prepare regular purchasing and inventory reports to support business planning.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001, and environmental and sustainability standards.
• Occasional UK and European travel to suppliers may be required.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or CIPS qualifications

Tools

ERP/procurement systems (SAP)

Job description

Job Title:Purchasing Manager
Location:Halifax
Salary:£40,000 per annum
Hours:Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Reporting to:Supply Chain Manager
Employment Type:Full-time, Permanent

Overview:

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and commercially mindedPurchasing Managerto join a well-established manufacturing business.The role will suit an individual with strong experience in procurement strategy, supplier management, and team leadership, particularly within fast-paced industrial or production environments.

The successful candidate will take ownership of all procurement activities, overseeing raw material purchasing, managing inventory levels, leading supplier negotiations, and ensuring the cost-effective and timely acquisition of goods and services in line with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the purchasing function, setting strategy and ensuring alignment with wider business goals.
• Manage and develop the purchasing team, delegating effectively and supporting professional development.
• Control the raw material purchasing budget, ensuring alignment with group procurement policies.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favourable terms on pricing, lead times, and payment conditions.
• Maintain accurate stock inventory records and manage materials in line with production schedules.
• Ensure product pricing data and Bills of Materials (BOMs) are kept up to date for costing accuracy.
• Coordinate with internal departments to guarantee smooth delivery of materials and components.
• Lead quarterly stocktakes, investigating and validating any variances.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance and quality standards.
• Prepare regular purchasing and inventory reports to support business planning.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001, and environmental and sustainability standards.
• Occasional UK and European travel to suppliers may be required.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in a procurement or purchasing role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and confident negotiation skills.
• Excellent proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP/procurement systems (SAP desirable).
• Degree qualified or holding relevant CIPS qualifications, or equivalent experience.
• A detail-oriented and analytical mindset with strong organisational abilities.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills to build and manage supplier relationships.

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.