Quality Control and Purchasing Manager

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in carpet production is seeking a Quality Control and Purchasing Manager to ensure compliance with quality standards, manage raw material contracts, and oversee production planning. The successful candidate will drive efficiency, lead quality initiatives, and play a vital role in maintaining supply chain integrity.

Benefits

23 days of Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Free Onsite Parking

Internal training to expand knowledge

Dynamic and exciting work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role with a strong technical background.
• Solid understanding of supply chain and inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials control.

Responsibilities

• Manage QMS systems, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Oversee procurement and negotiation of raw material contracts for quality assurance.
• Coordinate production planning in line with material and resource availability.

Skills

Supply chain management

Inventory management

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

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Quality Control and Purchasing Manager, swindon, wiltshire

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Client:

Pure Human Resources Ltd

Location:

swindon, wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Quality Control and Purchasing Manager

Full time, permanent

Salisbury, Wiltshire

Salary – competitive DOE

Our client, Wilton Carpets Factory have dedicated themselves to crafting beautiful and durable wool carpets for a broad range of commercial environments without compromise. They are part of the fabric and heritage of the country, using the same site as 300 years ago when they started and continue to use British wool maintaining relentless attention to the quality of what they produce.

To negotiate and manage all raw material and energy contracts and to ensure that they meet the required standards and are delivered on time, they are now looking for a Quality Control and Purchasing Manager to join their team in Salisbury, Wiltshire. You will also look after H&S and ISO within the factory as well as have the overall responsibility for production planning.

Quality Control and Purchasing Manager, the role:

• QMS Systems – making sure Health and Safety legislation is complied with; managing ISO systems within factory; overlooking carpets’ technical and testing certificates; chair ISO and H&S meetings; recommending solutions to existing processes to reduce waste
• Materials – purchase and negotiate all raw material contracts; ensuring quality and standards of raw materials are correct; shade matching of yarn and production carpet; negotiate energy contracts; managing the distributions of supplies; monitoring inventory levels and access to the materials
• Suppliers – working with the management to identify supply needs; researching potential vendors; liaise with all suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and overseeing tufting manufacturers on shade matching, quality, design etc.
• Production planning – making sure that all production is planned in line with raw material and resource availability

Quality Control and Purchasing Manager, the person:

• Previous experience in a similar role and technical background – full training within specific sector will be given
• Solid understanding of supply chain and inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and principals as well as material control
• Pro-active and a team player with strong leadership skills and proven ability to develop others
• Organised and natural problem solver with excellent communication skills
• Efficient coordinator with detailed approach to work
• Energetic and dynamic individual with “can do” attitude
• Good analytical, problem solving and planning skills

Quality Control and Purchasing Manager, the benefits:

• Dynamic and exciting environment
• 23 days of Annual Leave plus BH
• Free Onsite Parking
• Internal training to expand your knowledge

Pure Human Resources Limited works in partnership with Wilton Carpets Factory in providing Recruitment support. No applications from agencies please.