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Job Description

Escape Recruitment are working in Partnership with an established manufacturing business to a hands-on Purchasing Manager to lead their Head Office purchasing team. You will manage a small Purchasing Team and take responsibility for operational purchasing, ensuring 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. Oversee operational purchasing for indirect spend, materials and finished. Process and track purchase orders, resolve supply issues, and maintain accurate ERP records. Act as the first point of contact for colleagues' procurement requests, ensuring quick response and smooth delivery. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and proactively manage deliveries. Drive improvements in purchasing processes and team efficiency.

Experience and knowledge:

Operational purchasing experience supporting multiple business functions. Experience purchasing materials for construction or installation would be highly desirable. Experience leading, mentorting and supervising a small successful team. Strong ERP skills and attention to detail. Organised, proactive, and confident communicator.

This is a practical, hands-on role where you will lead a team, support internal stakeholders, and make a real operational impact. Perfect for someone who enjoys a fast-moving environment and wants a visible, valued role in a supportive, growing business.

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