Purchasing Manager

Team Jobs - Commercial; Poole; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Buyer in Dorset, responsible for purchasing raw materials and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has experience in procurement within a manufacturing or c-GMP environment. This full-time role offers a collaborative working environment and opportunities for process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or c-GMP environment.
• Skills in supplier relationship management.
• Capabilities in stock control and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing raw materials cost-effectively.
• Managing supplier terms and negotiations.
• Coordinating raw material inventory across sites.
• Monitoring stock control procedures.

Skills

Proven experience in purchasing/procurement

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple sites

Confident using ERP systems

Proactive problem solver

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Buyer

Location: Dorset

Salary: £34,000 DOE

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Purchasing raw materials at the most cost-effective prices, ensuring security of supply.
• Selecting, evaluating, and managing approved suppliers in line with c-GMP guidelines.
• Negotiating supplier terms and pricing, driving year-on-year cost savings.
• Coordinating raw material inventory across multiple sites to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Monitoring and maintaining accurate stock control procedures, including production returns and daily reconciliations.
• Supporting the development and implementation of ERP systems (Winman).
• Liaising with internal teams and suppliers on lead times, deliveries, and any quality issues.
• Ensuring all activities adhere to c-GMP standards and contribute to continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in purchasing/procurement, ideally within a manufacturing or c-GMP environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management experience.
• Excellent organisational and stock control skills, with the ability to manage multiple sites.
• Confident using ERP systems and comfortable working with data and reporting.
• A proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.

Why you'll love it here

• A key role with real impact in the efficiency and profitability of the business.
• Collaborative working environment across multiple departments.
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and best practice procurement.

If you're ready to bring your buying expertise to a role where precision, quality, and value go hand in hand, we'd love to hear from you.

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