Purchasing Manager

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Bedfordshire is looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager. This pivotal role involves centralising procurement operations to enhance quality and cost-efficiency. The successful candidate will manage supplier relations, implement effective strategies, and oversee budget controls while driving long-term savings.

Qualifications

• Proven industry experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or packing.
• A working knowledge and practical experience with Pharma Supply Chain Management processes.

Responsibilities

• Build strong internal relationships to centralise and govern the procurement process.
• Control the procurement budget and promote a culture of long-term savings.
• Source and engage reliable suppliers and vendors while maintaining or improving quality.
• Develop and implement strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services.

Skills

Supplier Relations

Cost Reduction

Contract Negotiation

Vendor Management

Procurement Strategies

Education

Relevant qualification in supply chain management or procurement

Job description

14626Permanent Competitive Site Based Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Updated on: 04-06-2025

ROLE OVERVIEW

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company based in Bedfordshire, is seeking an experienced and innovative Purchasing Manager. This role is pivotal in centralising and governing purchasing operations for goods and services across the business. As the Purchasing Manager, you will focus on cost and quality, implementing policies to save money while enhancing product quality. You will also improve relations with existing suppliers and identify new suppliers to meet the company's needs more efficiently.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your duties as the Purchasing Manager will be varied; however, the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. Build strong internal relationships to centralise and govern the procurement process.
2. Control the procurement budget and promote a culture of long-term savings.
3. Source and engage reliable suppliers and vendors while maintaining or improving quality.
4. Develop and implement strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Purchasing Manager, we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

1. Relevant qualification in supply chain management or procurement.
2. Proven industry experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or packing.
3. A working knowledge and practical experience with Pharma Supply Chain Management processes.

Key Words: Purchasing Manager / Procurement / Supply Chain / Pharmaceutical / Pharma Packing / Supplier Relations / Cost Reduction / Contract Negotiation / Vendor Management / Procurement Strategies

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.

Procurement / Supply Chain, Professional Services

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