Purchasing Manager

D R Newitt & Associates; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Food Manufacturer is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement processes. This role involves negotiating with suppliers, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the food manufacturing sector, specifically in Packaging, Ingredients, and raw materials. They will apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve operational efficiency. This position is hybrid, requiring 2 days on-site in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience across Packaging, Ingredients, and raw materials.
• Understanding of food safety compliance.

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 and development.
• Prepare and manage tenders, negotiate contracts.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Contribute to strategic projects supporting business goals.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Sourcing

Lean Manufacturing methodologies

Job description

Food Manufacturing experience essential

Hybrid (2 days per week on site with flex)

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