Ryan Midgley

Purchasing Manager @ Pland Stainless Limited

About

Pland Stainless Limited is a Leeds-based independent manufacturing company, specialising in a wide range of stainless steel products, including sanitaryware. Our high-quality, innovative products are designed in-house by our technical team and are installed in healthcare environments, educational facilities, kitchens and washrooms or wherever durable stainless steel fittings are required. I am proud to be a part of this technical and purchasing team. Overall I have enjoyed 15 years of experience in the production and now procurement environment working largely with engineering businesses in the north of England. I have continued to gain qualifications along the way to assist in the training for my career. I am CAD trained and in 2018 I achieved by CIPS Advanced Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations Level 3.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Leeds

Industry

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Skill

Negotiation, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Experience

Purchasing Manager

Pland Stainless Limited

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

With over 16 years of experience at Pland, I’ve grown from a hands-on sheet metal apprentice to a strategic Purchasing Manager, driving procurement excellence across stainless steel products and sanitary ware. My journey has been built on a foundation of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes — giving me a unique edge in supplier negotiations, cost control, and quality assurance. I specialise in sourcing high-quality stainless steel components and sanitary solutions, building strong supplier relationships, and streamlining procurement operations to support business growth and customer satisfaction. 🔹 Core Strengths Strategic sourcing & supplier management Stainless steel & sanitary ware product knowledge Cost reduction & value engineering ERP systems & procurement analytics Cross-functional collaboration with design, production & sales teams

Buyer

Pland Stainless Limited

2013-9 - 2025-9 · 12 yrs 1 mo

Leeds, United Kingdom

Working within the Technical and Purchasing team at Pland Stainless and alongside production, I am responsible for the procurement of quality materials, accessories and packaging for the business. As a UK manufacturer, we try to source, where possible our materials from within the UK.