Purchasing Manager
20 days ago
Dunfermline
Are you someone who enjoys improving processes and getting things done? Our client, an established manufacturing business going through a rapid growth phase, is looking for a hands-on Purchasing Manager to lead their Head Office purchasing team. You will manage a small team and take responsibility for day-to-day purchasing, making sure colleagues across Installation, Repair, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Fleet get the materials, products and services they need - on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, coach, and support a small Purchasing Team, • Manage operational purchasing for indirect spend, materials, and finished goods, • Process and track purchase orders, resolve supply issues, and keep ERP records accurate, • Be the first point of contact for procurement requests and ensure smooth delivery, • Build strong supplier relationships and proactively manage deliveries, • Drive improvements in purchasing processes and team efficiency Experience & Skills: • Operational purchasing experience across multiple business functions, • Experience purchasing materials for construction, installation, or similar is a plus, • Proven experience leading, mentoring, and supervising a small team, • Strong ERP skills, organised, and attention to detail, • Confident, proactive communicator with a “can-do” attitude This is a hands-on, practical role where you will lead a team, support stakeholders and make a visible impact. Perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, growing business and wants a valued, operational role.