Purchasing Manager- Pharma Manufacturing

Russell Taylor Group; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bonus scheme

Pension

Death in Service

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group in Ormskirk is seeking a Purchasing Manager- Pharma Manufacturing to lead a four-person team and own the purchasing strategy for an annual spend of around £10m. This hands-on, commercially driven role partners with the Operations Director and Senior Management to shape procurement across ingredients, packaging and indirect items.

You will negotiate UK and international contracts, drive cost savings, and ensure regulatory compliance with Quality Assurance.

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification is essential.
• Pharmaceutical regulated supply chain experience required.
• Proven supplier negotiation and cost-saving experience.
• Experience leading and developing a team.
• Confident with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing international suppliers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a four-person Purchasing team.
• Own and deliver the purchasing strategy for around £10m annual spend.
• Drive cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Negotiate contracts and build UK and international supplier relations.
• Manage purchasing across ingredients, chemicals, components, packaging, and indirect items.
• Develop stock control and ordering processes.
• Identify new suppliers and alternative supply routes for NPD and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with subcontract manufacturing partners.
• Ensure records, BOMs and inventory accuracy for audits.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Cost savings

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Purchasing Manager- Pharma Manufacturing

Vacancy Title: Purchasing Manager- Pharma Manufacturing

Vacancy Title: Purchasing Manager- Pharma Manufacturing Contract Type: Permanent Location: Ormskirk Industry: Pharmaceutical MANUFACTURING Salary: Can discuss on calls Start Date: 2026-09-11 REF: J91988500

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.