Purchasing Manager

Generacion y Gestion; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing organisation is seeking a Purchasing Manager in Cheltenham. You will lead a team, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvements in procurement processes. The salary is up to £70,000, with a £8,500 car allowance and 2 days WFH per week. Previous experience in purchasing or procurement in a manufacturing setting is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Successful track record of managing complex project initiatives.
• Expertise in managing commodities and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary escalation point for purchasing-related issues.
• Proactively manage risks within the supply chain.
• Develop comprehensive UK supply sourcing strategies.
• Assist Buyers in managing supplier relationships.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in purchasing processes.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

Communication skills

Procurement transformation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

A well-established manufacturing organisation are looking for a permanent Purchasing Manager to join their team in Cheltenham and are looking to offer a salary of up to £70,000 plus £8,500 cash car allowance.

This position will be responsible for leading and developing a team of Buyers. Supplier Quality and Supplier Development and will ensure high performance, accountability, and effective collaboration across functions.

Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a manufacturing environment.

Role Responsibilities Of The Purchasing Manager Include

• Serve as the primary escalation point for purchasing-related issues within the team, ensuring prompt resolution and fostering ongoing process improvements.
• Proactively manage risks within the supply chain by maintaining a robust feedback loop with GSC and senior management to mitigate potential disruptions.
• Develop and sustain comprehensive UK supply sourcing strategies with a strategic outlook spanning three years to ensure long-term procurement success.
• Assist Buyers in managing supplier relationships, promoting long-term partnerships, and ensuring supplier performance aligns with standards across Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation, and Sustainability.
• Support the procurement activities involved in New Product Introduction to ensure seamless and efficient sourcing processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by supporting and implementing enhancements to purchasing processes.
• Maintain supply continuity through effective operational oversight and swiftly resolving issues that could impact procurement efficiency or supplier performance.
  
  

Person Specification Of The Buyer

• Demonstrated experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, with proven leadership capabilities within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Successful track record of spearheading purchasing transformations and managing complex project initiatives
• Expertise in managing commodities and supplier relationships across direct and indirect categories
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear and effective stakeholder engagement
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/MRP systems, supporting efficient process execution
  
  

Salary

Up to £70k

This position offers 2 days per week WFH

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing/procurement or supply chain as a supply chain manager, supply chain specialist, procurement manager, purchasing manager, commodity manager, commodity specialist, sourcing manager, sourcing specialist, head of procurement, purchasing director, purchasing team leader, head of supply chain, supply chain director or supply chain team leader

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