Strategic Purchasing Manager | £12M Spend & Savings

Pertemps Bond; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Death in service x 3

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead the purchasing function for a well-established market leader in the UK. This office-based role oversees a ~£12 million spend and requires strategic collaboration with the Operations Director and Senior Management Team.

The ideal candidate will be CIPS-qualified with strong communication, IT literacy and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Salary £40,000–£45,000 (DOE), permanent contract, Southport location.

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• IT literate and proficient with purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Purchasing strategy with senior management.
• Deliver monthly/annual objectives for the purchasing function.
• Influence cost savings through supplier negotiations.
• Identify order levels, place orders and monitor inventory shipments.
• Lead and manage the purchasing team to meet business needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

IT literate

Priority management

International supplier exposure

Team leadership

Education

CIPS Qualified

Job description

Pertemps Bond is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead the purchasing function for a well-established market leader in the UK. This office-based role oversees a ~£12 million spend and requires strategic collaboration with the Operations Director and Senior Management Team.

The ideal candidate will be CIPS-qualified with strong communication, IT literacy and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Salary £40,000–£45,000 (DOE), permanent contract, Southport location.