Purchasing & Procurement Operations Manager

Overview

Looking for an opportunity where you can truly impact change? Keen to progress your career with a role that has been specifically designed to offer development to senior leadership? If you're a solution-focused Project Manager with experience building structure and embedding technology, you could be pivotal in shaping the future direction of a growing organisation.

Why apply

• Bonus of up to £10,000
• Genuine opportunity to shape systems, processes and commercial performance.
• Direct exposure to the Board.
• Significant scope for progression as transformation projects are delivered.
• A collaborative, creative and international business environment.

The Role & Responsibilities

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact across the operations of an established, international business. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, this is a role created to drive meaningful commercial transformation and operational improvement across the organisation. You will focus on delivering end-to-end strategic, cross-functional projects that ultimately improve business efficiency.

You will play a pivotal role in introducing new systems into the business and embedding scalable, auditable processes fit for growth. You\'ll take ownership of critical initiatives and deliver structured, data-led change. This position is intentionally designed as a pathway to senior leadership.

Purchasing & Procurement Transformation

• Conduct a full review of the purchasing function, understanding current workflows end-to-end.
• Design and implement structured, scalable processes.
• Use data and AI tools to improve supplier management, cost control, forecasting and stock planning.
• Improve delivery communication and operational visibility.
• Maintain oversight of purchasing performance and controls.

Strategic Projects & Transformation

• Deliver end-to-end business improvement projects, taking accountability for delivery, outcomes, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the implementation of AI-enabled tools and workflows to improve operational efficiency
• Provide clear reporting, insight and risk updates directly to the Board.

Systems, Data and Planning

• Strategically develop planning models using financial and operational data.
• Support senior leadership with systems implementation and data-led initiatives.
• Improve management information quality and accessibility across the business

Key Skills and Experience

• Prior experience owning and delivering business improvement projects
• A strong academic background; an accounting qualification (AAT or similar) would be beneficial
• Deep knowledge and understanding of purchasing and procurement processes
• Confidence working with data, systems, and planning tools
• Practical understanding of how AI can be applied to automate and enhance operational processes
• Confident communicating and reporting to senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders
• You'll be hands on, proactive and commercially minded.

Our Client

Our client is a well-established, internationally operating business headquartered in Leeds City Centre, with a strong reputation for quality and a design-led approach within its sector. With a close-knit team spanning commercial, marketing, design and warehouse operations, the business manages a global supply chain and loyal customer base. The leadership team is ambitious and forward-thinking, with clear plans to modernise systems, strengthen operational processes and embed AI-driven efficiencies, creating a genuine opportunity for someone to make a visible, lasting impact.

If you feel you are suitable, please apply today by submitting your CV. Alternatively, to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Jonny McPartland directly on 07375675049.

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Thank you for taking an interest in the role advertised. We read each CV carefully; if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by telephone in the first instance. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the role. However, we endeavour to consider all applicants for future opportunities; should you wish to speak to the named consultant about your application, please contact us directly.

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