Purchasing Officer in Walsall

Purchasing Manager / Buyer Location: Walsall Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 DOE The Role We are working on behalf of a well-established window and door manufacturer who is looking to recruit an organised and proactive Purchasing Manager / Buyer to take responsibility for the day-to-day purchasing of materials and components across the business. This is a varied role covering the procurement of profile systems, hardware, accessories and ancillary products, ensuring materials are ordered efficiently and available to meet production and customer requirements. Working closely with the stock control and office teams, you will oversee supplier orders, monitor deliveries, resolve back-orders and ensure purchasing records are accurate and up to date. This is an opportunity for someone to take ownership of the purchasing function, bring fresh ideas and potentially introduce new systems and processes to improve how purchasing is managed. Key Responsibilities * Manage the purchasing of two different window and door profile systems. * Place orders for hardware, accessories and ancillary products. * Liaise with suppliers to ensure orders are placed and delivered within agreed timescales. * Work closely with the stock control and office teams to identify and resolve stock shortages and back-orders. * Match purchase orders against delivery notes, checking quantities and discrepancies. * Monitor stock requirements to ensure materials are available when needed. * Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information. * Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers. * Identify opportunities to improve existing purchasing processes and procedures. * Introduce new ordering systems and processes where appropriate. * Proactively identify ways to improve efficiency, stock availability and purchasing costs. The Ideal Candidate * Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement or buyer role. * Experience ordering materials, components or products from multiple suppliers. * Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. * Confident communicating with suppliers and internal departments. * Comfortable managing purchase orders, delivery notes and back-orders. * Good IT and administration skills. * A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and manage priorities. * Someone who enjoys taking ownership and improving existing processes. Experience within the window and door, glazing, manufacturing or building products industry would be advantageous, but is not essential. The Opportunity This is a great opportunity to take ownership of an important function within an established business. There is no team management responsibility, allowing the successful candidate to focus on developing and improving the purchasing operation, with the scope to shape the role around the needs of the business