Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager

Community Eye Care; Fulwood Row; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement and logistics. You will manage stock levels, ensure efficient supply across sites, and drive cost control initiatives. The ideal candidate has significant experience in supply chain management and a strong analytical background. The position offers multiple benefits, including annual leave and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Company Bonus Scheme

Gym membership discount

Company pension

Life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a purchasing, supply chain or buying role.
• Solid understanding of purchasing processes.
• Experience of supplier management.
• Stock management or forecasting experience.
• Experience in overseeing warehousing and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stock management across all sites, ensuring efficient supply for clinical activity.
• Lead the implementation of RFID stock management systems.
• Manage purchasing processes from supplier set‑up to invoice approval.
• Collaborate with clinical and senior teams to approve new consumables and equipment.
• Develop and maintain procurement policies and procedures.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier management

Stock management

Analytical skills

Innovative thinking

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement, inventory and logistics at CHEC. You’ll ensure all sites and stock hubs are efficiently supplied and manage operations at the Central Stock Hub in Preston. This role is key to optimising stock levels, controlling costs and upholding quality standards across our supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stock management across all sites, ensuring efficient supply for clinical activity.
• Lead the implementation of RFID stock management systems and maintain accurate stock and cost records.
• Forecast demand and plan future stock requirements based on activity levels.
• Manage purchasing processes from supplier set‑up to invoice approval, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with clinical and senior teams to approve new consumables and equipment.
• Develop and maintain procurement policies and procedures in line with regulations and company standards.
• Drive cost control and value creation across the supply chain.
• Manage and evaluate supplier performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting ESG goals.
• Oversee central stock hub operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a purchasing, supply chain or buying role.
• Solid understanding of purchasing processes.
• Experience of supplier management.
• Stock management or forecasting experience.
• Experience in overseeing warehousing and logistics.
• Innovative thinker with the ability to generate/deliver valued added procurement solutions that positively affect business performance.
• Highly analytical with the ability to measure and provide meaningful data.

Benefits

• 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme.
• Company Bonus Scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Company pension.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Blue light card 100’s of discount and cashback options.
• Medicash – health cash plan.
• Gym membership discount.
• Performance review with a training and development plan.
• Great team and working environment.