Purchasing Manager

JOB TITLE – PURCHASING MANAGER

Reference: 953                   Location: East Yorkshire               

Type: Permanent               Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Job Summary:

• We are currently supporting a well-established timber business based at their site in East Yorkshire with their search for a Purchasing Manager.

Main Duties:

• Take ownership of all timber and material purchasing to ensure stock availability aligns with customer demand and seasonal fluctuations.

• Manage and monitor stock levels across the business, identifying replenishment needs while minimising excess inventory and waste.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favourable terms, lead times and pricing.

• Liaise daily with internal teams including sales, warehouse and operations to align purchasing decisions with business needs.

• Staying up to date with industry trends and pricing movements.

• Maintain accurate records of stock, orders, pricing and supplier performance.

• Contribute to ongoing process improvements around purchasing, stock control, and supply chain efficiency.

Person Specification:

• A strong understanding of Timber products.

• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.

• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

• Clear communicator, team player and commercially driven.