Purchasing And Supply Manager

Focus Resourcing; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding client in the supply chain sector is seeking an experienced Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement operations. You will manage supplier relationships, streamline processes, and develop a growing team. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in purchasing, supply chain management, and hold a degree in a relevant field. The role offers benefits such as pension, life assurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance - 2 x salary

Cash Plan (Health Care)

23 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Free Parking

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification or working towards it.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field is preferred.
• Strong purchasing/supply chain experience required.
• Experience with supplier negotiation and inventory control is essential.
• Proven leadership and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate with suppliers for best value.
• Implement methods to optimise inventory.
• Oversee stock management and improve cash cycles.
• Develop vendor accreditation and performance metrics.
• Manage ERP/MRP systems for alignment with production.
• Lead and mentor a team of buyers.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Inventory control

Procurement strategy

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or Business

CIPS qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

An expanding client is looking for an experienced Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement operations and drive supply chain efficiency. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll manage supplier relationships, streamline processes, and develop a growing team.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure best value.
• Implement Just-In-Time and Kanban methods to optimise inventory.
• Oversee stock management and improve cash-to-cash cycles.
• Develop vendor accreditation and performance scorecards.
• Manage ERP/MRP systems to align procurement with production.
• Lead and mentor a developing team of buyers.

About You

• CIPS qualification (or working towards).
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master's desirable).
• Strong purchasing/supply chain experience.
• Strong background in supplier negotiation, inventory control, and ERP/MRP.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Pension
• Life Assurance - 2 x salary
• EAP - (email address removed)
• Cash Plan (Health Care)
• 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Free Parking
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and growing business environment