<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p> </p><h2 data-start="176" data-end="225"><strong data-start="179" data-end="225">Purchasing Director | Birmingham (On-site)</strong></h2><p data-start="227" data-end="547">Are you a strategic purchasing leader ready to step up and make an impact in a dynamic, growing business? We're partnering with a successful international company supplying major household names - and they're looking for an experienced <strong data-start="463" data-end="486">Purchasing Director</strong> to join their senior leadership team at their Birmingham HQ.</p><h3 data-start="554" data-end="576"><strong data-start="558" data-end="576">About the role</strong></h3><p data-start="577" data-end="865">As <strong data-start="580" data-end="603">Purchasing Director</strong>, you'll oversee the <strong data-start="624" data-end="676">Purchasing, Stock Control, and Quality Assurance</strong> functions. You'll drive cost-saving strategies, strengthen supplier relationships across Europe and Asia, and ensure high standards of compliance, stock management, and process excellence.</p><p data-start="867" data-end="1070">This is a hands-on role - you'll negotiate directly with suppliers, approve major purchasing decisions, and lead initiatives to reduce costs and optimise stock without compromising on quality or service.</p><p data-start="1072" data-end="1217">Regular international travel is part of the role - you'll build and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers in Europe and Southeast Asia.</p><h3 data-start="1224" data-end="1252"><strong data-start="1228" data-end="1252">What you'll be doing</strong></h3><ul data-start="1253" data-end="1934"><li data-start="1253" data-end="1325"><p data-start="1255" data-end="1325">Leading and developing teams across Purchasing, Stock Control, and QA.</p></li><li data-start="1326" data-end="1467"><p data-start="1328" data-end="1467">Creating and delivering cost-saving programmes with Category Managers - using product re-engineering, innovation, and supplier development.</p></li><li data-start="1468" data-end="1524"><p data-start="1470" data-end="1524">Overseeing supplier selection and direct negotiations.</p></li><li data-start="1525" data-end="1595"><p data-start="1527" data-end="1595">Managing purchase order approvals in SAP and other internal systems.</p></li><li data-start="1596" data-end="1681"><p data-start="1598" data-end="1681">Monitoring and reducing slow-moving stock, while maintaining agreed service levels.</p></li><li data-start="1682" data-end="1772"><p data-start="1684" data-end="1772">Ensuring compliance with waste legislation, customer standards and ethical requirements.</p></li><li data-start="1773" data-end="1867"><p data-start="1775" data-end="1867">Driving best practice, process improvements and continuous development across all functions.</p></li><li data-start="1868" data-end="1934"><p data-start="1870" data-end="1934">Building long-term relationships with strategic global partners.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1941" data-end="1966"><strong data-start="1945" data-end="1966">What you'll bring</strong></h3><ul data-start="1967" data-end="2531"><li data-start="1967" data-end="2036"><p data-start="1969" data-end="2036">Proven experience in a senior purchasing and stock management role.</p></li><li data-start="2037" data-end="2151"><p data-start="2039" data-end="2151">A track record of successful strategic global sourcing - ideally with experience purchasing from Southeast Asia.</p></li><li data-start="2152" data-end="2239"><p data-start="2154" data-end="2239">Experience in high-volume, fast-paced industries such as retail or FMCG is desirable.</p></li><li data-start="2240" data-end="2335"><p data-start="2242" data-end="2335">Strong negotiation skills and the confidence to build trusted relationships at senior levels.</p></li><li data-start="2336" data-end="2396"><p data-start="2338" data-end="2396">Familiarity with MRP systems and working knowledge of SAP.</p></li><li data-start="2397" data-end="2457"><p data-start="2399" data-end="2457">Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</p></li><li data-start="2458" data-end="2531"><p data-start="2460" data-end="2531">A commercial, results-focused mindset with a hands-on leadership style.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2538" data-end="2556"><strong data-start="2542" data-end="2556">Why apply?</strong></h3><p data-start="2557" data-end="2796">This is an opportunity to shape purchasing strategy for an ambitious business working with some of the world's best-known brands. You'll have genuine influence, international scope, and the chance to lead and develop high-performing teams.</p><p data-start="2803" data-end="2955">???? <strong data-start="2806" data-end="2819">Location:</strong> Birmingham - on-site<br data-start="2840" data-end="2843">✈️ <strong data-start="2846" data-end="2857">Travel:</strong> Regular international travel across Europe and Southeast Asia<br data-start="2919" data-end="2922">???? <strong data-start="2925" data-end="2934">Type:</strong> Full-time, permanent</p><p data-start="2962" data-end="3171"><strong data-start="2962" data-end="2996">Ready for your next challenge?</strong><br data-start="2996" data-end="2999">If you're a commercially minded, strategic purchasing leader looking for a fresh opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat!</p><p>BBBH33906</p></dd>