Purchasing Manager

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Tetford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead a small procurement team. The successful candidate will manage procurement, stock control, and supplier relationships to meet the organization's cost, quality, service, and continuity objectives. Responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and collaborating with internal teams. Leadership skills and strong negotiation abilities are crucial for the role. This position offers the opportunity to deliver impactful efficiencies across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small procurement team.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimise cost, quality and service.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

IT literacy

Education

CIPS qualification or equivalent

Tools

Inventory and procurement systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join a dynamic manufacturing organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially-minded and organised professional to lead a small procurement team and add real value across the supply chain.

The Role

As Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for managing procurement, stock control and supplier relationships to ensure the business meets its cost, quality, service and continuity objectives. You will work closely with internal teams including finance, production, engineering and quality to ensure materials and services are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small procurement team.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimise cost, quality and service.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Track and analyse purchasing metrics, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Manage inventory levels, forecast demand and adjust orders to prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Carry out supplier risk assessments and implement corrective actions as required.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials, parts and components.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data and procurement contracts.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing a small team.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, task-focused and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• IT literate with experience of inventory and procurement systems.
• CIPS qualification or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact, delivering efficiencies and improvements across the supply chain. Please contact Emily at Pure for more information.