Purchasing Manager

polkadotfrog Limited; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

Excellent Benefits

Hybrid work

Job summary

Polkadotfrog Limited is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager in Ipswich with a hybrid working option after six months. This role leads the purchasing function, develops a high-performing team, and aligns purchasing strategies with business objectives.

You will manage stock, import procedures, and supplier relationships while coordinating with Logistics to ensure stock availability and timely transport. A track record in purchasing leadership and negotiation is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

People leadership

Purchasing management

Stock management

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Logistics coordination

Job description

Purchasing Manager
Ipswich 2 days working from home offered after 6 months
Permanent
Circa GBP50,000 + 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.