Purchasing Manager

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Purchasing Manager, Tamworth

Employment Type

Full Time

Application Start Date

06-01-2026

Application End Date

31-03-2026

Location

Tamworth

Zip Code

B78 1SE

Description

Instarmac is a multi award-winning market-leading company. A specialist in the manufacture and distribution of cement and bitumen based products to the world markets for over 40 years, it’s a great time to join the business and be part of our journey!

Our company values – Work Hard, Have Fun, Make a Difference – are what guide us, make us who we are and show what we stand for.

We’re seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement function. Working on site at our office in Tamworth, Monday to Friday (0830 - 1700), reporting to the Head of Operations, you’ll drive strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and cost optimisation across a diverse portfolio of raw materials, packaging, and indirect spend.

As an integral part of the business, you'll make a difference by...

- Negotiating trading terms and agreements with vendors.

- Lead and managing the team effectively.

- Planning and maintaining a reduction of expenditure whilst deflecting price increases without detriment to quality and standards.

- Drive supplier improvements as defined through KPI’s, creating a plan for meaningful supplier reviews in conjunction with the Quality department.

- Deputise in the absence of the Head of Operations.

- Support the Insurance risk mitigation through on-site reviews and claims process.

- Ensure all procurement is in line with our ethical trading policy ensuring compliance targets, legal requirements i.e. modern slavery are adhered to.

Requirements:

- Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management, ideally within manufacturing or construction

- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills

- Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and packaging regulations

- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

- A proactive, analytical mindset with a passion for improvement

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits you'll receive:

Performance Profit Related Bonus (PPRP) - a discretionary bonus of around 8% of salary paid annually.

Up to 29 days annual leave

5-7.5% pension contribution

Private medical cover

Life Cover & Income Protection

Dental cover plan

Free use of our holiday homes in Tenerife, Padstow and St Ives with subsidised petrol / flight costs.

Charity events, match funding and volunteering opportunities

An extensive EAP suite to support health and financial wellbeing

Retail discounts and savings

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