Purchasing Manager

Pertemps; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Group Purchasing Manager in Shrewsbury. This pivotal role involves leading purchasing operations, managing supplier relationships, and driving efficiency through data-led decisions within a growing multi-channel business. The ideal candidate will bring proven procurement experience, negotiation success, and strong team leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary with bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Potential hybrid flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience in group buying or procurement within wholesale, retail, or eCommerce.
• Demonstrable success in negotiation, cost reduction, and supplier management.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and centralise the purchasing function within the Telford head office.
• Manage and mentor a small team to ensure accurate and efficient buying processes.
• Take ownership of supplier relationships, contract renewals, and negotiations.

Skills

Group buying or procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Cost reduction abilities

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Team leadership

Relationship-building skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Telford

Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-time | On-site

The Opportunity

We are working with a successful and growing multi‑channel business seeking an experienced Group Purchasing Manager / Head of Buying to lead their central purchasing operations from their Telford head office.

This is a strategic yet hands‑on position where you’ll take full ownership of supplier management, cost control, and purchasing performance across the group. You will manage a small but capable team, develop supplier partnerships in the UK, Europe, and China, and play a key role in driving efficiency, profitability, and long‑term growth through smarter, data‑led buying decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and centralise the purchasing function within the Telford head office.
• Manage and mentor a small team to ensure accurate and efficient buying processes.
• Take ownership of supplier relationships, contract renewals, and negotiations.
• Identify and deliver cost savings while maintaining quality and service levels.
• Use data and market insights to guide purchasing strategy and supplier performance.
• Streamline and modernise purchasing processes, systems, and reporting.
• Collaborate with warehouse, sales, and finance teams to support overall business goals.
• Represent the company professionally as the key contact for suppliers.

About You

• Proven experience in group buying or procurement within wholesale, retail, or eCommerce.
• Demonstrable success in negotiation, cost reduction, and supplier management.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical mindset, with advanced Excel skills.
• Team leadership experience, able to develop and motivate others.
• Confident communicator with excellent relationship‑building skills.
• Experience with purchasing or ERP systems would be an advantage.
• Proactive and results‑focused, with a willingness to take full ownership.

What’s on Offer

• A pivotal leadership role within a profitable, expanding business.
• Genuine scope to make an impact and shape future purchasing strategy.
• Supportive and collaborative culture with ambitious growth plans.
• Competitive salary with bonus, pension, and potential hybrid flexibility.

To be considered for this role please apply now.