Purchasing Manager

TN United Kingdom; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Purchasing Manager to lead their procurement strategy in a fast-growing FMCG business. This exciting full-time role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring sustainable sourcing practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for driving value and quality in the supply chain. Join a company that values sustainability and employee wellbeing, and make a significant impact on their procurement operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing procurement teams in the FMCG sector.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and implementing the company’s procurement strategy.
• Negotiating terms with suppliers and managing performance.
• Collaborating with finance to support pricing initiatives.

Skills

Procurement Management

Leadership Skills

Negotiation Abilities

MS Excel Proficiency

Supplier Relationship Management

Numeracy Skills

Education

MCIPS Qualification

Job description

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Purchasing Manager, anywhere, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Client:

EllisKnight International Recruitment

Location:

Anywhere, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

337678925009

Job Views:

11

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity as a Purchasing Manager? We are working with a fast-growing FMCG business that upholds high standards in workplace environment, company values, sustainability, and wellbeing.

This is a full-time, permanent role based in Newry, Northern Ireland.

The role:

• Managing and implementing the company’s procurement strategy to support strategic growth plans.
• Main areas of spend include packaging, ingredients, and utilities.
• Negotiating terms with suppliers and managing performance based on value for money, quality, delivery, and service levels.
• Collaborating with finance to support pricing initiatives.
• Monthly reporting to management.
• Ensuring the supply of ingredients and packaging within targeted levels.
• Sourcing new suppliers in line with sustainability strategies.
• Managing indirect spending.
• Implementing profit improvement strategies.
• Developing formal product sector category strategies.
• Gathering market intelligence to maintain strong positioning.
• Engaging with key stakeholders.
• Developing risk management strategies.
• Managing the procurement team.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience managing procurement teams in the FMCG sector.
• MCIPS qualification or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Values and purpose-driven mindset.
• Excellent numeracy skills and proficiency in MS Excel.
• Outstanding negotiation abilities.
• Capability to lead and make difficult decisions for business support.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience building strong supplier relationships with regular performance reviews.