Purchasing Manager

Bimplus; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 days WFH after 6 months

Job summary

Polkadotfrog is supporting a professional business in Ipswich in its search for an experienced Purchasing Manager. The role leads a purchasing team, manages stock and supplier relationships, and develops strategies to support broader business objectives.

The successful candidate will have strong purchasing, logistics and import knowledge, plus excellent leadership and communication skills to drive performance and growth across the function.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a purchasing or supply chain team.
• Proven ability to manage stock and supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of purchasing, stock management, logistics and import procedures.
• Track record of negotiating with suppliers.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills across business areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the Purchasing team, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement.
• Take full accountability for the purchasing function, stock control and team output.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms and review supplier performance.
• Oversee stock purchasing from both parent company and third-party suppliers.
• Manage import procedures and ensure efficient stock availability.
• Work closely with the Logistics team to coordinate transport, warehouse capacity and incoming stock.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Purchasing

Stock management

Logistics coordination

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Ipswich 2 days working from home offered after 6 months

Permanent

Circa £50,000 + up to 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Polkadotfrog are delighted to be supporting a successful, people-focused business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and long-term career development, in their search for an experienced Purchasing Manager.

As the Purchasing Manager youll be working within a fast-paced team, where you will be responsible for leading the purchasing function, developing a high-performing team, managing stock and supplier relationships, and ensuring purchasing strategies support wider business objectives.

Responsibilities as the Purchasing Manager:

• Lead, motivate and develop the Purchasing team, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement.
• Take full accountability for the purchasing function, stock control and team output.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms and review supplier performance.
• Oversee stock purchasing from both parent company and third-party suppliers.
• Manage import procedures and ensure efficient stock availability.
• Work closely with the Logistics team to coordinate transport, warehouse capacity and incoming stock.

The successful Purchasing Manager will have:

• Previous experience in a Purchasing Manager or similar leadership role.
• Proven experience managing and developing teams within a purchasing or supply chain environment.
• Knowledge of purchasing, stock management, logistics and transport coordination.
• Experience of import procedures and supplier management.
• A successful track record of negotiating with suppliers.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across all areas of the business.

You'll be joining a well-established business that genuinely values its people. Teamwork, trust and long-term career development are at the heart of the organisation's culture, with a strong focus on recognising achievements, supporting professional growth and creating an environment where people can thrive.