Purchasing & Scheduling Manager

End-to-end purchasing strategy | UK manufacturing operations | Visible business impact
Birmingham
Circa. £50,000 + benefits

We're working with a renowned manufacturing business looking to appoint a Purchasing & Scheduling Manager to take ownership of procurement, production planning and inventory management across its UK operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, building supplier relationships and ensuring manufacturing operations run smoothly. The role offers a mix of strategic responsibility and hands-on involvement, with the opportunity to make a real impact on business performance.

What you'll be doing as Purchasing & Scheduling Manager:

• Leading purchasing activities and supplier relationships


• Driving production planning and scheduling across the manufacturing operation


• Ensuring materials and stock are available to support customer demand


• Working closely with manufacturing, warehouse, finance and commercial teams


• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance service levels


• Leading and developing a small team

You may already be a Purchasing & Scheduling Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, Planning Manager or Senior Buyer looking for your next challenge.

We're interested in speaking with people who have experience within a manufacturing environment and who enjoy solving problems, improving processes and building strong relationships across a business.

Most importantly, you'll be commercially minded, organised, proactive and motivated by making a tangible difference.

Why apply?

• Key leadership role within a growing business


• Opportunity to influence purchasing and operational strategy


• International exposure and collaboration


• Supportive and collaborative culture


• Genuine opportunity to drive change and continuous improvement

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