Purchasing Manager

Khr - Recruitment Specialists; Chestfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work

Free on-site parking

Referral programme

Overtime rate 1.5x

Holiday entitlement

Service rewards

Private healthcare

Salary reviews

Job summary

KHR is partnering with a distinguished manufacturer in Rochester, recruiting a Purchasing Manager to oversee end-to-end procurement, supplier management and risk mitigation. You will drive demand planning, inventory control and cost-saving initiatives, coordinating with sales, production and quality teams.

The role requires 4+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing or FMCG, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency in ERP/MRP and Excel.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing or FMCG
• Solid leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Excel
• Experience sourcing UK and international materials/packaging

Responsibilities

• Oversee the purchase of raw materials and packaging
• Implement purchasing strategies and manage a purchasing team
• Collaborate with sales/marketing to forecast demand
• Develop inventory management strategies to optimise stock
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships for cost-effective supply
• Oversee procurement including sourcing and timely delivery
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
• Continuously improve supply chain processes to reduce costs
• Use analytics to support data-driven decisions
• Support right first time (RFT) and minimise wastage

Skills

Procurement leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Demand planning

Inventory management

Supplier management

Risk management

Data analytics

Job description

Purchasing Manager
Rochester | Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm (40hpw) | £45,000 - £50,000pa

KHR is partnering with a distinguished manufacturer who is on the hunt for a highly skilled Purchasing Manager based from their modern site in Rochester.

Position Overview

As the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process, from demand planning and inventory management to supplier management and risk mitigation. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, production, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment and effective coordination across the organisation. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement initiatives and optimising supply chain processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain the highest standards of quality.

Responsibilities

• - Oversee the purchase of raw materials and packaging for the business
• - Implement purchasing strategies, manage a purchasing team, and ensure the organisation secures cost-effective procurement deals
• - Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to forecast product demand and create accurate demand plans
• - Develop and implement inventory management strategies to optimise stock levels while minimising carrying costs
• - Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of raw materials
• - Oversee the procurement process, including sourcing, purchasing, and ensuring timely delivery of materials
• - Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, such as supply disruptions, quality issues, and regulatory compliance
• - Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimise performance
• - Utilise supply chain analytics and reporting tools to gather and analyse data, generate insights, and support data-driven decision-making
• - Support the business in achieving right first time (RFT), continuous improvement, and minimising wastage and downtime

Candidate Profile

• - 4+ years of procurement/purchasing experience
• - Manufacturing, Engineering or FMCG background
• - Solid team leadership experience
• - Strong communication and organisational skills
• - Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel
• - Experience in sourcing materials and/or packaging within the UK and internationally
• - Understanding of inventory management, specifications, Certificates of Analysis, and supply chain risk management

• - Company events and activities
• - Company pension
• - Cycle to work scheme
• - Free on-site parking
• - Referral programme
• - x1.5 overtime rate
• - 20 days holiday + bank holidays (+ an extra day for each year of service, capped at 1 week)
• - Service rewards
• - Private healthcare
• - Annual salary reviews