Senior Purchasing & Supply Chain Leader (AS9100)

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Based in Tewkesbury, Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial is hiring a permanent, full-time Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager at £45,000 to £50,000 for 39 hours weekly. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead purchasing, supplier management and stores, ensuring reliable, cost-effective materials and services.

You will collaborate with Production, Operations and Finance to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, oversee inventory, drive continuous improvement and maintain

Qualifications

• Senior Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain leadership in manufacturing.
• CIPS Level 5 or working towards qualification.
• Strong supplier management, procurement and inventory control.
• Experience in AS9100 or similar regulated manufacturing.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all purchasing activities for stock and non-stock items using ERP/MRP systems.
• Develop strong supplier relationships and manage supplier performance.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts and commercial terms.
• Ensure material availability to support production schedules.
• Manage stock levels, inventory accuracy and stores operations.
• Lead and develop the Stores team.
• Conduct supplier audits and maintain AS9100 compliance.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and order progression.
• Produce reports on purchasing activity, supplier KPIs and cost-saving initiatives.
• Deliver process improvements and cost reduction projects.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Leadership

ERP/MRP

AS9100

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Based in Tewkesbury, Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial is hiring a permanent, full-time Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager at £45,000 to £50,000 for 39 hours weekly. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead purchasing, supplier management and stores, ensuring reliable, cost-effective materials and services.

You will collaborate with Production, Operations and Finance to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, oversee inventory, drive continuous improvement and maintain