Pharma Purchasing Manager | £40-45k + Bonus & Pension

System Recruitment Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Life Assurance

Job summary

System Recruitment Limited is assisting a long-established Pharmaceutical Manufacturing firm in Southport, Merseyside, to appoint an experienced Purchasing Manager. The role oversees a £10 million annual spend and involves negotiating with suppliers, planning, and stock control to deliver cost savings.

The successful candidate will have CIPS qualifications, strong negotiation skills, and experience in regulated environments. Commutable distance from Southport, Preston and Liverpool is preferred.

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification is required.
• Experience within a regulated environment is essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are required.
• Strong negotiation skills and IT literacy are important.
• Experience managing international suppliers is advantageous.
• Able to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage a £10 million annual spend.
• Negotiate with planning, warehouse and suppliers to secure best terms.
• Maintain and develop a robust stock control system.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with management to achieve cost savings and efficiency.

Skills

CIPS Qualified

Excellent communication

Regulated environment experience

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

IT literate

Confidentiality

International suppliers experience

Job description

System Recruitment Limited is assisting a long-established Pharmaceutical Manufacturing firm in Southport, Merseyside, to appoint an experienced Purchasing Manager. The role oversees a £10 million annual spend and involves negotiating with suppliers, planning, and stock control to deliver cost savings.

The successful candidate will have CIPS qualifications, strong negotiation skills, and experience in regulated environments. Commutable distance from Southport, Preston and Liverpool is preferred.