Strategic Purchasing Manager — SAP & Global Sourcing

K H R Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in specialist product design is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team in Maidstone, Kent. In this role, you will shape purchasing strategies and ensure a robust supply chain. This position requires experience in sourcing and negotiation, leadership, and proficiency in SAP. Key benefits include flexible working hours, pension, life assurance, and 25 days of holiday. Apply by January 3rd, 2026 to seize this exciting opportunity!

Benefits

Flexi working hours

Pension after three months

Life assurance from day 1

Health Shield after six months

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Purchasing Manager.
• CIPS qualification is highly preferred.
• Strong experience in sourcing and negotiation processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient in data analysis and senior management reporting.
• Good knowledge of current purchasing regulations.
• Ability to travel across the UK and Europe when required.
• Experience using SAP is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead purchasing and logistics strategies.
• Track and report on key performance indicators.
• Manage and assess supplier performance and relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and supply agreements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data within SAP.
• Lead, train, and develop the purchasing team.
• Manage the importation process for overseas goods.
• Collaborate on group-wide purchasing initiatives.
• Present quarterly performance reviews to leadership.

Skills

Sourcing and negotiation

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Supplier management

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

A global leader in specialist product design is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team in Maidstone, Kent. In this role, you will shape purchasing strategies and ensure a robust supply chain. This position requires experience in sourcing and negotiation, leadership, and proficiency in SAP. Key benefits include flexible working hours, pension, life assurance, and 25 days of holiday. Apply by January 3rd, 2026 to seize this exciting opportunity!