Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager

Purchasing & Supply-Chain Manager Lancaster Office Based Monday to Friday

Butler Rose are exclusively partnering with a well-established industrial supplier to recruit a Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager due to extensive growth. This is a senior, commercially-focused role, offering visibility with leadership, the chance to shape supplier strategy, and the opportunity to lead a growing team in a values-driven environment.

The role of Purchasing & Supply-Chain Manager is available due to growth and you will be responsible for an established Purchasing & Supply-Chain team.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and develop the purchasing and supply chain team, promoting accountability, growth, and performance.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and high service standards.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to optimise margins and support business objectives.
• Monitor inventory, manage lead times, and align supply with sales requirements.
• Analyse purchasing data, supplier performance, and market trends to guide strategic decisions.
• Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers to improve quality, cost, and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and controls.
• Collaborate closely with sales and internal teams to understand demand and priorities.

Who You Are:

• Experienced in procurement or supply chain leadership (5+), ideally within industrial, manufacturing, or distribution.
• Skilled in managing teams, budgets, and supplier negotiations.
• Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Commercially astute, analytical, and data-driven in your decision-making.
• Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management and leadership presence.
• Adaptable, proactive, ethical, and collaborative.

Why Join:

• Lead a key function with direct impact on company growth.
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment.
• Enjoy stability in a well-established company with ambitious growth plans.
• Opportunities for career progression and senior leadership exposure.

Benefits include:

• Competitive local salary with opportunity for development.
• Holidays: 20 days per year plus 8 Bank Holidays.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.