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