FMCG Purchasing Lead & Stock Planner

D R Newitt & Associates; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates in the Blackburn region is recruiting a Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer for a leading FMCG manufacturer. You will lead a small team, manage supplier relationships, and take full ownership of stock availability and compliance.

Responsibilities include negotiating terms, forecasting, ordering, and ensuring on-time delivery across core ranges. You will monitor stock, drive improvements, and present business cases to support key commercial decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing or distribution with supplier management.
• Strong forecasting and stock control skills.
• Ability to build and manage supplier relationships.
• Proven track record in commercial negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Build strong supplier relationships to secure pricing and priority fulfilment.
• Negotiate pricing, rebates, and promotional support.
• Challenge service levels, MOQs, and lead times.
• Own forecasting, ordering and availability across core ranges.
• Maintain stock availability through proactive planning.
• Manage launch and supply chain integration of new products.
• Monitor aged or slow-moving stock and arrange clearance.
• Track KPIs such as On Time in Full delivery, availability %, and stock ageing.
• Present business cases to support key commercial decisions.

Skills

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Forecasting

Stock control

KPI tracking

Commercial terms

Team leadership

Education

CIPS or equivalent

Job description

D R Newitt & Associates in the Blackburn region is recruiting a Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer for a leading FMCG manufacturer. You will lead a small team, manage supplier relationships, and take full ownership of stock availability and compliance.

Responsibilities include negotiating terms, forecasting, ordering, and ensuring on-time delivery across core ranges. You will monitor stock, drive improvements, and present business cases to support key commercial decisions.