Purchasing Manager in Tamworth

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Tamworth. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Purchasing Manager on a full-time permanent basis.

Culture and Environment

The existing team is supportive and knowledgeable, and they are excited to be expanding. The culture is hardworking, dedicated, and driven, yet maintains a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The open-plan workspace creates an ideal environment for learning from peers and maximising your role.

Personality

You will be managing a team, motivating and coaching them in order to achieve their objectives, targets and KPIs. We are seeking a proactive and organised professional with strong commercial awareness and a practical approach to procurement and operations. Someone who is confident in leading teams, building supplier relationships, and managing negotiations to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality standards.

Reward

• £40,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm; 40 hours per week
• Performance bonus up to 8% of base salary annually
• Holiday: 23 Days Holiday, rising to 29 days with LOS
• 5% Pension
• Health care
• Denplan
• Life Cover
• Income Protection
• Free use of our holiday homes in Tenerife, Padstow and St Ives with subsidised petrol/flight costs.
• Charity events, match funding and volunteering opportunities
• An extensive EAP suite to support health and financial well-being
• Retail discounts and savings

Job Role:

• Planning and managing purchasing to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards
• Managing facilities, utilities, and supplier contracts
• Leading, motivating, and supporting the team to achieve targets and KPIs while monitoring performance
• Supervising team members, managing performance, discipline, attendance, and absence
• Carrying out performance reviews and supporting training and development for the team
• Recruiting, developing, and managing staff to improve skills and support career growth
• Overseeing supplier performance, purchasing activities, and both direct and indirect spending
• Selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Ensuring procurement is following ethical trading policies and legal requirements
• Controlling spending by identifying cost-saving opportunities and managing budgets
• Supporting stock control and resolving supplier delivery issues when escalated.
• Working with the Quality team to review suppliers and drive improvements based on KPIs
• Assessing supply chain risks and working with technical teams to improve cost, alternatives, and product performance
• Managing all aspects of facilities, including contractors, utilities, and site upkeep
• Ensuring the site is meeting health, safety, legal, and presentation standards
• Overseeing the work of the Purchasing and Facilities Assistant
• Setting and monitoring cost-saving targets and ensuring budgets are maintained
• Managing company car fleet issues, including compliance, repairs, and emergencies
• Ensuring site security and fire protection measures are in place and compliant
• Liaising with the QHSE Manager on fire risk, prevention, and policy updates
• Supporting insurance risk management, including site reviews and claims processes
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and contractors while resolving administrative issues
• Providing monthly KPI reports to the Head of Operations

Skills and experience:

• Procurement and commercial awareness
• Strong negotiation skills with proven cost-saving results
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence decisions and manage challenging situations confidently
• Team leadership and performance management
• Strong organisation and task prioritisation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strategic thinking and forward planning
• Problem-solving and supply chain risk management
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and industry standards (e.g., ISO9001)
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work

Please Note: We do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If we have not contacted you within 48 hours of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are permitting for Oakley Recruitment to contact you and retain your details. In compliance with the regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Oakley Recruitment will require proof of identification. A copy of your passport, birth certificate and NI number will be required, as part of your interview process.