Purchasing Manager- Pharma Manufacturing

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension

Death in Service

25 days holiday

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is recruiting a hands-on Purchasing Manager for Pharma Manufacturing in Merseyside. You will lead a four-person team, own the purchasing strategy, manage supplier relationships, international sourcing, and stock control to support GMP-compliant operations.

The role focuses on driving cost savings, negotiating contracts, and aligning procurement with QA and senior leadership. A hands-on, commercially minded professional with CIPS and pharma experience is ideal.

Qualifications

• Must have CIPS qualification.
• Experience in pharmaceutical regulated settings or equivalent manufacturing environment.
• Proven supplier negotiation and cost-saving experience.
• Experience managing and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of four across the Purchasing function.
• Own and deliver the purchasing strategy for an annual spend of £10m.
• Drive cost savings, supplier performance and commercial improvements.
• Negotiate contracts and build strong UK and international supplier relationships.
• Manage purchasing across ingredients, chemicals, components, packaging, printed materials and indirect items.
• Develop robust stock control and ordering processes.
• Identify new suppliers and alternative supply routes to support NPD and risk mitigation.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are met.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage relationships with sub-contract manufacturing partners.
• Ensure purchasing records, BOMs and inventory information remain accurate and audit-ready.

Skills

CIPS qualified

Pharma procurement

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Purchasing Manager- Pharma Manufacturing
Merseyside (Onsite role) | Permanent | £Competitive
Mon-Fri (08:00-16:30)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Bonus scheme (individual & company performance), Pension & Death in Service.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused role where you will have the opportunity to shape purchasing strategy, drive meaningful cost savings and develop a high-performing team of four.
You will work closely with the Operations Director and Senior Management Team, managing everything from supplier relationships and international sourcing through to stock control, contracts and purchasing strategy.

The Role

• Lead and develop a team of four across the Purchasing function.
• Own and deliver the purchasing strategy for an annual spend of £10m>
• Drive cost savings, supplier performance and commercial improvements.
• Negotiate contracts and build strong UK and international supplier relationships.
• Manage purchasing across ingredients, chemicals, components, packaging, printed materials and indirect items.
• Develop robust stock control and ordering processes.
• Identify new suppliers and alternative supply routes to support NPD and risk mitigation.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are met.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage relationships with sub-contract manufacturing partners.
• Ensure purchasing records, BOMs and inventory information remain accurate and audit-ready.

What are we looking for?

• CIPS qualified (Essential)
• Strong purchasing/procurement experience within a Pharmaceutical regulated setting or equivalent manufacturing environment.
• Proven supplier negotiation and cost-saving experience.
• Experience managing and developing a team.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing commercial decisions.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing international suppliers would be advantageous.
• A hands-on, commercially minded approach with a genuine can-do attitude.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key purchasing function within an established pharmaceutical business, with genuine scope to influence strategy, improve processes, deliver savings and make a visible impact.

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