Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly profit-sharing bonus

31 days' holiday including Bank Hollid

Pension - 3% employer 5% employee

Paid professional development

Discounts and savings portal

Wellbeing portal

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance policy

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd (JKR) is recruiting for a Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager for a fast-growing Gloucestershire manufacturer. The role leads purchasing, supplier management and stores, ensuring reliable, compliant, cost-effective supply of materials and services, working with Production, Operations and Finance.

You will own the purchase ordering process, build supplier relationships, negotiate terms, monitor delivery performance and lead the Stores team to ensure safe, efficient

Qualifications

• Significant proven experience in a senior purchasing, supply chain or stores management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes and supplier management within manufacturing.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, purchase orders and contracts.
• Hands-on stock control and inventory processes supporting production requirements.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for purchasing and stock management.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management requirements in purchasing and supply chain.
• Demonstrable ability to review, interpret and negotiate commercial terms and conditions.
• Experience leading and developing a team.
• Track record of implementing process improvements within purchasing or stores.
• Good IT skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the purchase ordering process for stock and non-stock items, ensuring compliance and ERP/MRP accuracy
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, acting as the primary contact for commercial and operational issues
• Negotiate pricing, terms and contracts, reviewing and interpreting terms and conditions to protect the company’s commercial position
• Monitor supplier delivery performance, escalating and resolving issues that affect production schedules
• Conduct regular supplier audits and reviews, maintaining an approved supplier list in line with AS9100 requirements
• Ensure stock levels are effectively managed to meet production requirements while minimising excess and obsolete stock
• Work with the Stores team to oversee goods in/out processes, stock rotation and accurate record keeping
• Lead, develop and performance-manage the Stores team, ensuring effective warehouse operations and compliance with health and safety requirements
• Track and progress subcontractor orders, ensuring timely delivery and accurate order book updates
• Coordinate with Production and Operations to understand demand and ensure materials are available on time
• Provide clear, accurate reporting to senior management on purchasing activity, supplier performance, cost savings and stock status
• Identify and lead process improvement and cost-reduction initiatives across purchasing and stores
• Manage site-level service contracts, ensuring continuity, value and contract compliance
• Maintain and continuously improve purchasing procedures in line with AS9100 accreditation and other quality and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to strategic growth by identifying new sources of supply, supporting new business and product introduction, and shaping purchasing strategy

Skills

Senior purchasing experience

Supply chain management

Negotiation & contracts

Stock control & inventory

Team leadership

ERP/MRP systems

AS9100 understanding

Process improvement

Education

CIPS Level 5 qualification

CIPS Level 6 / MCIPS progression

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd (JKR) is recruiting for a Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager for a fast-growing Gloucestershire manufacturer. The role leads purchasing, supplier management and stores, ensuring reliable, compliant, cost-effective supply of materials and services, working with Production, Operations and Finance.

You will own the purchase ordering process, build supplier relationships, negotiate terms, monitor delivery performance and lead the Stores team to ensure safe, efficient