Purchasing Manager
20 days ago
Bury
Purchasing & Logistics Manager Location: Greater ManchesterEmployment Type: Permanent, Full-timeSalary: £45,000 – £55,000 DOE About the Role A rapidly growing technical services organisation is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Purchasing & Logistics Manager to oversee procurement, stock control, and logistics operations across the business. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring all materials, equipment, and consumables are cost-effective, available when needed, and sourced from reliable suppliers. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Projects, and Finance teams to deliver efficient and value-driven supply chain performance. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Cost Management • Source materials, equipment, and services at the best value while maintaining quality, • Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and rebate opportunities, • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, • Monitor market trends to secure favourable pricing and availability, • Manage stock levels across warehouses, vans, and project allocations, • Forecast, optimise, and replenish stock based on operational demand, • Implement processes to reduce waste, ageing stock, and unnecessary spend, • Coordinate goods movement between suppliers, warehouses, and project sites, • Plan and optimise delivery schedules to minimise delays, • Manage courier partnerships and logistics frameworks, • Act as primary contact for suppliers and logistics partners, • Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure materials meet specification, budget, and timescales, • Maintain accurate procurement and stock data within ERP/CRM systems, • Ensure procurement activities meet company policies and industry standards, • Support audits, invoicing, and supplier reconciliation Essential • Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, • Solid understanding of stock control and logistics coordination, • Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/procurement systems, • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, • Experience in fire & security, M&E, construction, or technical contracting sectors, • Knowledge of relevant product categories (e.g., fire equipment, security devices, electrical components), • Experience implementing procurement frameworks or improvement initiatives, • Commercially astute with a proactive, problem-solving mindset, • Strong communicator able to build internal and external relationships, • Process-driven, analytical, and methodical