Purchasing Manager

Trafford Park; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist process manufacturing business in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee end-to-end procurement and lead a small team. The role involves managing supplier relationships, driving cost savings, and ensuring compliance with trade regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in procurement within manufacturing, excellent negotiation skills, and leadership experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £55k-£60k, a profit share bonus scheme, and various employee benefits including 24 days holiday and hybrid working.

Benefits

Profit share bonus scheme

24 days holiday + your birthday off

Pension scheme

Health Shield Cash Plan

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven background in procurement and inbound logistics in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation experience.
• Leadership experience with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement of raw materials and inbound logistics.
• Lead and develop a small team.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams.
• Oversee MRP planning and stock control.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier negotiation

MRP systems knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

The business is a specialist process manufacturing business supplying into diverse, high-value sectors. With a strong reputation for reliability and quality, they've invested in continuous improvement, technology, and people. This is a business where procurement plays a critical role-and where supply chain professionals are valued. What you’ll be doing

• Manage the end-to-end procurement of raw materials and inbound logistics
• Lead and develop a small team (Senior Buyer & Inbound Logistics Coordinator)
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Lead supplier negotiations and drive cost savings
• Oversee MRP planning and stock control
• Ensure compliance with customs and trade regulations
• Collaborate closely with internal teams-Production, Quality, Finance, Commercial
• Develop reporting and KPIs to track and improve performance
• Work closely with international partners (e.g. CS India) to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Proven background in procurement and inbound logistics in a manufacturing environment
• Strong supplier management and negotiation experience
• Knowledge of MRP systems and stock control
• Understanding of international freight and trade compliance
• Confident communicator across internal and external stakeholders
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Leadership experience and a hands‑on approach to team development
• Experience in chemical or process industries is a bonus
• Familiarity with COMAH, sustainability in supply chains, or supplier audits is desirable
• £55k-£60k base salary
• Profit share bonus scheme
• 24 days holiday + your birthday off (increases with service)
• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Health Shield Cash Plan
• Paid volunteering days