Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager

Vero HR; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Career development

Wellbeing support

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Vero HR is seeking an experienced Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement and supply chain operations within an established manufacturing environment. This role moves beyond day-to-day purchasing to influence strategy, supplier performance and operational efficiency.

You will develop procurement strategy, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost/value improvements while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management in manufacturing/FMCG.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management capability.
• Commercial mindset focused on cost and value.
• Data-driven with analytics and forecasting experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the procurement and supply chain strategy.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract agreements.
• Forecast demand and monitor market trends.
• Analyse spend, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align supply with operations.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Ensure compliance with quality, legal, and safety standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analytics

Forecasting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the opportunity: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement and supply chain operations within an established manufacturing environment. This is a high‑impact role for someone who wants to move beyond day‑to‑day purchasing and truly influence strategy, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.

The Role

• Develop and deliver the procurement & supply chain strategy
• Manage and strengthen supplier relationships and performance
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract agreements
• Forecast demand and monitor market trends
• Analyse spend, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement
• Work cross‑functionally to align supply with operational requirements
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
• Ensure compliance with quality, legal, and safety standards

Who we are looking for

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management (manufacturing / FMCG preferred)
• Strong negotiation and supplier management capability
• Commercial mindset with a focus on cost and value
• Data‑driven and comfortable working with analytics and forecasting
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement tools
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Proactive, hands‑on approach in a fast‑paced environment

Why you will love working here

• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000.00 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Employee perks and wellbeing support

If you have the right attributes, skillset and feel you will be able to add value, then what are you waiting for... hit that apply button to find out more.