Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain Lead

Bauder Ltd; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bauder Ltd in Ipswich is seeking a proactive Purchasing Manager to lead and develop the purchasing team, manage stock and liaise with suppliers and the logistics function.

The role focuses on overseeing purchase processing, stock control from the parent company and third-party suppliers, import procedures, and developing a purchasing strategy aligned with corporate requirements. You will drive continuous improvement and ensure ISO standards are upheld.

Qualifications

• Strong management skills and ability to lead a team.
• Data processing and analysis capabilities.
• Excellent organisational abilities.
• Experience with logistics/transport coordination preferable.
• Advanced level of computer literacy: Excel/Word/Access.
• Pro-active, reliable and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchasing Supervisor and purchasing coordinators.
• Full accountability for the team and its output.
• Oversee stock control and import procedures.
• Liaise with Sales, Product Manager and Logistics teams.
• Develop the purchasing strategy in line with corporate requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and uphold ISO standards.

Skills

Strong management

Data processing and analysis

Organisational abilities

Communication skills

Excel/Word/Access

Problem solving and numeracy

Tools

Microsoft Excel/Word/Access

Job description

Bauder Ltd in Ipswich is seeking a proactive Purchasing Manager to lead and develop the purchasing team, manage stock and liaise with suppliers and the logistics function.

The role focuses on overseeing purchase processing, stock control from the parent company and third-party suppliers, import procedures, and developing a purchasing strategy aligned with corporate requirements. You will drive continuous improvement and ensure ISO standards are upheld.