Purchasing Manager

Purchasing & Logistics Manager

Location: Greater Manchester Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 DOE

About the Role

A rapidly growing technical services organisation is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Purchasing & Logistics Manager to oversee procurement, stock control, and logistics operations across the business.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring all materials, equipment, and consumables are cost-effective, available when needed, and sourced from reliable suppliers. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Projects, and Finance teams to deliver efficient and value-driven supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Cost Management

Source materials, equipment, and services at the best value while maintaining quality

Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and rebate opportunities

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships

Monitor market trends to secure favourable pricing and availability

Drive a “right place, right time, right price” procurement culture

Stock Control & Inventory Management

Manage stock levels across warehouses, vans, and project allocations

Forecast, optimise, and replenish stock based on operational demand

Implement processes to reduce waste, ageing stock, and unnecessary spend

Develop and maintain standardised product catalogues and stock lists

Logistics & Distribution

Coordinate goods movement between suppliers, warehouses, and project sites

Plan and optimise delivery schedules to minimise delays

Manage courier partnerships and logistics frameworks

Ensure compliance with all transport, storage, and safety regulations

Supplier & Stakeholder Communication

Act as primary contact for suppliers and logistics partners

Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure materials meet specification, budget, and timescales

Provide procurement reports, KPI tracking, and cost-saving updates

Systems, Compliance & Documentation

Maintain accurate procurement and stock data within ERP/CRM systems

Ensure procurement activities meet company policies and industry standards

Support audits, invoicing, and supplier reconciliation

Lead improvement initiatives across supply chain processes

Skills & Experience

Essential

Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management

Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

Solid understanding of stock control and logistics coordination

Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/procurement systems

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines

Desirable

Experience in fire & security, M&E, construction, or technical contracting sectors

Knowledge of relevant product categories (e.g., fire equipment, security devices, electrical components)

Experience implementing procurement frameworks or improvement initiatives

Understanding of compliance and standards for technical products

Personal Attributes

Commercially astute with a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Strong communicator able to build internal and external relationships

Process-driven, analytical, and methodical

Confident decision maker with a collaborative approach

If you are keen to find out more, apply now or contact Adam Norris at Reed.