Purchasing & Scheduling Manager

End-to-end purchasing strategy | UK manufacturing operations | Visible business impact \n Birmingham\n Circa. £50,000 + benefits\n\nWe're working with a renowned manufacturing business looking to appoint a Purchasing & Scheduling Manager to take ownership of procurement, production planning and inventory management across its UK operation.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, building supplier relationships and ensuring manufacturing operations run smoothly. The role offers a mix of strategic responsibility and hands-on involvement, with the opportunity to make a real impact on business performance.\n\nWhat you'll be doing as Purchasing & Scheduling Manager:\n\nLeading purchasing activities and supplier relationships\nDriving production planning and scheduling across the manufacturing operation\nEnsuring materials and stock are available to support customer demand\nWorking closely with manufacturing, warehouse, finance and commercial teams\nIdentifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance service levels\nLeading and developing a small teamAbout you:\n\n You may already be a Purchasing & Scheduling Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, Planning Manager or Senior Buyer looking for your next challenge.\n\nWe're interested in speaking with people who have experience within a manufacturing environment and who enjoy solving problems, improving processes and building strong relationships across a business.\n\nMost importantly, you'll be commercially minded, organised, proactive and motivated by making a tangible difference.\n\nWhy apply?\n\nKey leadership role within a growing business\nOpportunity to influence purchasing and operational strategy\nInternational exposure and collaboration\nSupportive and collaborative culture\nGenuine opportunity to drive change and continuous improvementInterested?