Purchasing Manager in Cheltenham | Butler Ross

Butler Ross; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing organisation is seeking a Purchasing Manager in Cheltenham. This role involves leading a team of Buyers and managing supplier relationships to ensure procurement efficiency. Candidates should have a strong background in purchasing within a manufacturing environment, supported by leadership skills and expertise in supplier management. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus an £8,500 cash car allowance and flexibility of 2 days WFH.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Successful track record in purchasing transformations.
• Expertise in managing commodities and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point for purchasing-related issues.
• Proactively manage risks within the supply chain.
• Develop UK supply sourcing strategies for procurement success.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Leadership capabilities

Supplier relationship management

Exceptional communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

ERP/MRP systems knowledge

Job description

A well-established manufacturing organisation are looking for a permanent Purchasing Manager to join their team in Cheltenham and are looking to offer a salary of up to £70,000 plus £8,500 cash car allowance.

This position will be responsible for leading and developing a team of Buyers. Supplier Quality and Supplier Development and will ensure high performance, accountability, and effective collaboration across functions.

Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a manufacturing environment.

Role responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager include:

• Serve as the primary escalation point for purchasing-related issues within the team, ensuring prompt resolution and fostering ongoing process improvements.
• Proactively manage risks within the supply chain by maintaining a robust feedback loop with GSC and senior management to mitigate potential disruptions.
• Develop and sustain comprehensive UK supply sourcing strategies with a strategic outlook spanning three years to ensure long-term procurement success.
• Assist Buyers in managing supplier relationships, promoting long-term partnerships, and ensuring supplier performance aligns with standards across Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation, and Sustainability.
• Support the procurement activities involved in New Product Introduction to ensure seamless and efficient sourcing processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by supporting and implementing enhancements to purchasing processes.
• Maintain supply continuity through effective operational oversight and swiftly resolving issues that could impact procurement efficiency or supplier performance.

Person Specification of the Buyer:

• Demonstrated experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, with proven leadership capabilities within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Successful track record of spearheading purchasing transformations and managing complex project initiatives
• Expertise in managing commodities and supplier relationships across direct and indirect categories
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear and effective stakeholder engagement
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/MRP systems, supporting efficient process execution

Up to £70k

This position offers 2 days per week WFH

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing/procurement or supply chain as a supply chain manager, supply chain specialist, procurement manager, purchasing manager, commodity manager, commodity specialist, sourcing manager, sourcing specialist, head of procurement, purchasing director, purchasing team leader, head of supply chain, supply chain director or supply chain team leader

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