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