Purchasing Manager

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts in Milton Keynes. This role involves developing purchasing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient inventory management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrating a proactive approach to challenges while optimizing procurement processes. With a focus on building strong supplier partnerships, this position offers an exciting opportunity to impact the company's purchasing efficiency significantly. Join a team that values adaptability and teamwork, and contribute to the success of a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Life insurance 3x salary

Private health insurance

23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Lunch provided

Free onsite parking

Employee referral scheme

Long service awards

Employee of the Month recognition

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in developing purchasing strategies across multiple sites.
• Ability to manage inventory and analyze usage trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies for efficiency.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate best prices.

Skills

Strategic planning skills

Proactive approach to challenges

Collaborative mindset

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

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Purchasing Manager - Milton Keynes

Company: WSR (client company)

Location: Milton Keynes

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30am to 4:30pm, Friday 07:30am to 3:30pm

Reports To: Operations Director

Salary: Competitive + Bonus

Job Overview

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the purchasing strategy across multiple sites. Your duties include managing stock systems, coordinating locations and consumption, forecasting requirements, and optimizing purchasing for price and volume efficiency.

You will work within a small team alongside the Purchasing Coordinator to process and log orders promptly using Smartsheet. Responsibilities also include managing inventory, analyzing usage trends, and adjusting procurement strategies accordingly. Building and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement is essential. Your tasks will include:

1. Communicating with the Operations Director and obtaining approval for new vendor contracts and supplies.
2. Collaborating with Project Managers and Production teams to keep them informed of procurement progress.
3. Establishing supplier benchmarking systems and negotiating best prices and terms while maintaining strong relationships.
4. Conducting regular meetings with suppliers, maintaining performance logs, reviewing service levels, and resolving issues promptly. Regular updates on supplier performance will be provided to the leadership team.
5. Networking to identify new opportunities for better deals.

Candidate Qualities

• Strategic planning skills
• Proactive approach to challenges
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
• Adaptable and open to change

Benefits

• Life insurance 3x salary
• Private health insurance
• 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with tenure
• Lunch provided, breakfast items supplied
• Free onsite parking
• Employee referral scheme
• Long service awards
• Employee of the Month recognition
• Discretionary bonus scheme (post-probation)