Purchasing Manager

Cavendish Maine; London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative consumer goods business as a Purchasing Manager, where your expertise will shape procurement strategies and drive product development. In this fast-paced role, you will lead a high-performing team, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely delivery of products. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact in a market-leading company committed to quality and customer satisfaction. If you are self-driven and commercially astute, this could be the perfect career move for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a Purchasing Manager with a proven record.
• Strong data analysis capabilities and advanced proficiency in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing operations and develop procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and oversee inventory and budgets.

Skills

MS Excel

Data Analysis

Financial Systems

Multi-modal Logistics

International Trade

EU Import/Export Regulations

Education

MCIPS Accreditation

Tools

Access Dimensions

NetSuite

Job description

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Manager looking for a rewarding career and managerial involvement in a successful British consumer goods business.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing operations for our client. You will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, overseeing inventory and budgets, and driving product development initiatives. You will play a crucial part in ensuring that the company delivers the right products, at the right time, and at the right price.

This is a fast-paced role that requires strong leadership, market awareness, and the ability to work cross-functionally across multiple departments.

The Company

We are working with successful and growing consumer goods business in Wimbledon. This is a market-leading business, renowned for innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. The dynamic and ambitious team is committed to continuous growth and improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company where your ideas and expertise will be valued, and where you’ll have a real opportunity to shape the purchasing function and make a tangible impact.

The Salary

The business will create a package to suit the selected candidate depending on skills and experience. It is likely that the basic salary will between £43,000 and £50,000.

The Person

• Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Purchasing Manager, with a proven record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (or comparable database programs) with strong data analysis capabilities. Familiarity with financial systems like Access Dimensions or NetSuite is advantageous.
• Knowledge: Solid understanding of multi-modal logistics, international trade, and EU import/export regulations. Experience managing Far East and West African supply chains is a strong plus.
• Attributes: Self-driven, commercially astute, flexible, and able to perform under pressure.
• Qualifications: MCIPS accreditation or equivalent is preferred. Native-level fluency in English is essential.
• Location: This is an office-based role and will suit candidates within a commutable distance of Wimbledon.

Contact: Saul Bainton

Reference: SBB/93238

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