Purchasing Manager

Purchasing & Logistics Manager Salary: £50,000-£55,000 Location: Dukinfield, Greater Manchester – Full-time onsite Join a specialist engineering business where your planning, purchasing, and logistics skills will directly impact customer delivery. The business is a well-established name in maintenance and servicing across the UK. They support major manufacturing clients with parts, filters, and engineering services. They're now looking for a hands-on Purchasing & Logistics Manager to take full ownership of stores, stock, purchasing, and logistics operations. This is a family run, family-feel business. It’s collaborative, it’s growing and now it the time to get on board and cement yourself a job for life here. What you’ll be doing * Take full control of purchasing – ordering materials, negotiating prices, and managing supplier terms. * Time deliveries to keep stock levels lean and accurate. * Oversee warranty returns and manage credits with suppliers. * Manage stores systems and stock movements – hands-on when needed. * Run monthly stock takes and control engineers' van stock. * Plan cost-effective delivery routes for filters and small parts. * Work closely with the Performance Analyst to reduce costs. * Oversee filter packaging, order despatch, and shipping accuracy. What we’re looking for * Proven experience in a purchasing, supply chain, or logistics management role. * Confident negotiating with suppliers and planning deliveries. * Strong organisational skills and methodical working style. * Hands-on mindset – willing to get involved when needed. * Experience with stock control systems. * Comfortable managing people and driving continuous improvement. What you’ll get * £50,000-£55,000 salary. * 23 days holiday + bank holidays (3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown). * Private healthcare. * Discounted gym/health membership. * Laptop and full office setup provided. * Free onsite parking. * Pension scheme. * Annual pay reviews. Ready to apply? If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, make a real impact, and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV or reach out for a confidential chat