Lord Search and Selection
Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Manager at Lord Search and Selection, based in Leeds, Yorkshire and Humberside, paying £55,000 - £60,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Leeds, Yorkshire and Humberside
- Closing date
- Sector
- Office & Admin
About 38% above the going rate for office & admin
Reference 57379005
About the role
Wholesale & Distribution | M&E Supplies | Family-Owned Business
Leeds
Up to £60,000
Take ownership| Make an impact | Build something for the future.
An established, family-owned business with a long-standing reputation within the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (M&E) wholesale and distribution sector is looking to appoint a Purchasing Manager to take ownership of its purchasing function.
This is an opportunity to join a successful business at an important stage of its development, with significant scope to improve, develop and shape the way purchasing operates.
As Purchasing Manager, you will have the autonomy to make decisions, introduce improvements and bring greater structure and efficiency to the function, working closely with the wider business to ensure the right products are available at the right time and at the right commercial terms.
The opportunity:
- Take ownership of the purchasing function and make it your own
- Develop and improve purchasing processes, systems and supplier relationships
- Drive better availability, stock management and commercial performance
- Work closely with senior management and influence wider business decisions
- Help shape the future direction of the purchasing operation
- Join a well-established, family-owned business where your contribution will be visible
- Real opportunity for the role and your responsibilities to grow alongside the business
The person:
We're looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager / Senior Buyer who is commercially minded, organised and confident taking ownership.
Experience within M&E, plumbing, electrical, building products, trade distribution or a similar wholesale environment would be highly relevant.
More importantly, you'll be someone who sees opportunities to improve things, isn't afraid to make decisions and wants the scope to have a genuine impact.
Why this role?
If you're looking for a Purchasing Manager role where you can take ownership, influence change and build something, this could be an excellent opportunity to make your mark. Please submit a copy of your CV quoting reference 10542.
Reference: 57379005 · Posted 18 hours ago · Closes 3 Nov 2026 · Listed via Lord Search and Selection
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