Purchasing Manager

Prime Appointments; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in London is seeking a Purchasing Manager for a full-time maternity cover position. The successful candidate will lead procurement processes, negotiate contracts, and build supplier relationships. Candidates should have at least 3 years of FMCG experience and excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. The role offers a competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Hybrid working with two days in the office

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development and training opportunities

Supportive, collaborative working culture

Career progression within a leading FMCG organisation

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior purchasing or procurement role within FMCG.
• Proven experience managing a small team.
• Experience in packaging, materials, or chemical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional procurement processes across the supply chain for all goods and services.
• Manage tenders and supplier selection to ensure value and compliance.
• Develop and deliver effective purchasing and supply strategies.
• Negotiate, implement, and manage supplier contracts and performance.
• Analyse market trends and present strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

IT skills

Education

CIPS, Degree in Logistics, Business Administration or Purchasing

Job description

A client of ours in the London area (Holborn) is recruiting a Purchasing Manager to join their team. This is a full‑time, maternity cover position working Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, paying between £45,000 – £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Key Duties for the Purchasing Manager

• Lead professional procurement processes across the supply chain for all goods and services
• Manage tenders and supplier selection to ensure value and compliance
• Develop and deliver effective purchasing and supply strategies
• Negotiate, implement, and manage supplier contracts and performance
• Analyse market trends and present strategic recommendations to senior management
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and market knowledge
• Support and lead cross‑functional project teams to achieve procurement goals

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior purchasing or procurement role within FMCG (essential)
• CIPS, Degree or equivalent in Logistics, Business Administration or Purchasing (desirable)
• Proven experience managing a small team (essential)
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and IT skills
• Experience in packaging, materials, or chemical environments (desirable)

Benefits

• Hybrid working with two days in the office
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative working culture
• Career progression within a leading FMCG organisation

If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this Purchasing Manager position, please apply with your CV or contact Connor at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.