Purchasing Manager

D R Newitt Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Food Manufacturer is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to enhance supplier management and uphold food safety standards. The successful candidate will monitor supplier performance, negotiate pricing, and liaise with production. With a focus on Lean Manufacturing, you will implement process improvements and ensure compliance with food safety. Ideal for those with a background in food manufacturing, particularly in packaging and ingredients. This role offers the opportunity to make significant contributions to operational excellence and strategic projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Packaging, Ingredients, and raw materials.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance and negotiate optimal pricing.
• Liaise with production to report stock levels.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing methodologies for process improvements.
• Collaborate with Technical Department on quality standards.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Sourcing

Lean Manufacturing

Food safety compliance

Job description

A leading Food Manufacturer is currently recruiting for a Purchasing Manager to join the team. Reporting into the General Manager, this Purchasing Manager will have responsibility for both direct and indirect expenditure. The successful applicant will have previous experience in a food manufacturing environment across Packaging, Ingredients and raw materials.

Purchasing Manager responsibilities include:

• Monitor supplier performance, negotiate optimal pricing, and strategically source new suppliers where required.
• Liaise daily with the production department to report stock levels and highlight any supply chain disruptions.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing methodologies to drive process improvements and operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Department to ensure alignment on quality standards, food safety compliance, and product development goals.
• Identify efficiency opportunities, implementing innovations and best practices to enhance operations.
• Prepare, submit, and manage tenders, conducting effective contract negotiations with suppliers.
• Uphold food safety and product integrity, ensuring all goods meet required standards.
• Conduct and support audits of suppliers and service providers, ensuring compliance with food safety, ethical sourcing, and legal obligations.
• Contribute to strategic projects, supporting business planning and risk mitigation in line with company growth objectives.
• Foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, and a "do the right thing" mindset across all interactions.
• Ensure the site remains audit-ready at all times through consistent food safety compliance.

You will be a Purchasing Manager within a food manufacturing environment and have experience across Packaging, Ingredients and raw materials.

Supplier negotiation and sourcing experience essential.

To apply please email a cv