Purchasing & Logistics Manager, Chemical Manufacturing

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Manchester is seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Manager. This role involves leading procurement efforts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with trade regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in procurement and inbound logistics, strong analytical skills, and a background in manufacturing. The company offers an impressive salary package and benefits including profit-sharing and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Quarterly profit-sharing incentives

25 days holiday + BH

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven procurement and logistics management experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of international trade compliance and freight processes.
• Experience managing budgets and procurement KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement of raw materials, ensuring compliance with quality and cost.
• Oversee inbound logistics and manage freight providers.
• Develop strong partnerships with strategic suppliers.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Inventory optimisation

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Purchasing & Logistics Manager, Chemical Manufacturing

Location: Manchester

Salary: upto £55,000 (DOE)

Benefits: Impressive - Quarterly profit‑sharing incentives, 25 days holiday + BH, company pension

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Type: Permanent

Reporting to: Head of Supply Chain

The Role:

• Leading the procurement of raw materials, goods, and services, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and lead‑time requirements.
• Overseeing inbound logistics; including negotiation and management of freight providers etc.
• Managing supplier performance measurement and improvement plans.
• Direct stock management/MRP planning to optimise inventory levels and support production.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant trade and customs regulations for inbound shipments.
• Driving improvements in the forecasting process that benefit the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the Purchasing Department.
• Place and track purchase orders with CS (India).
• Confirming deliveries, schedules, and supply requirements for CS in India.
• Providing accurate data for quarterly business reviews.
• Monitoring supplier performance and escalating issues as required.
• Ensuring all purchasing activity meets quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Translating departmental strategy into clear procurement and inbound logistics plans and objectives.
• Implementing processes and reporting mechanisms that track delivery of departmental initiatives (KPI's).
• Identifying market trends, supply chain risks, and opportunities to improve competitiveness.
• Ensuring sourcing strategies incorporate contingency planning to maintain business continuity.
• Developing and maintaining strong partnerships with strategic suppliers to secure quality and supply reliability.
• Representing the company in supplier negotiations, ensuring competitive cost, quality, and terms.
• Building collaborative relationships with internal departments to align supply with operational and strategic needs.
• Playing a key supporting role in developing the toll manufacture relationship with CS to meet the Company’s needs.
• Collaborating with internal teams (e.g., Commercial, Production, QC, Quality and Finance) to align purchasing and logistics with operational needs.

The Person:

• Will have proved procurement and inbound logistics management experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Proven track record in supplier relationship management, negotiation, and contract management.
• Knowledge of MRP systems and inventory optimisation.
• Strong understanding of international trade compliance and inbound freight processes.
• Demonstrable leadership and team management capability.
• Experience managing budgets, cost control, and procurement KPIs.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to optimise supply chain efficiency.
• Ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and logistics processes.
• The ideal applicant will have worked in a Chemical manufacturing setting (COMAH knowledge), not essential but preferred.
• The ideal applicant will have experience in risk management too (again not essential).