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Purchasing Manager
Job summary
A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing Manager in Devon to lead the procurement team. You'll design procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure a resilient supply chain. The ideal candidate has proven experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in the apparel industry. This full-time, office-based role offers a salary between £50,000-£55,000, free on-site parking, and 24 days of holiday, increasing with service.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data.
- Proficiency in MRP / ERP systems is required.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute procurement strategies.
- Oversee relationships with global suppliers.
- Negotiate supplier contracts for maximum value.
- Manage inventory levels and plan replenishment.
- Analyze sales data to project future requirements.
- Lead and develop the procurement team.
Skills
Buying
Purchasing Manager
Position: Purchasing Manager
Location: Devon
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 depending on experience
Job Reference No: IM02
Recruiting Consultant: Sarah
Details
We are working on behalf of this amazing company to recruit a Purchasing Manager to lead the procurement team. You are a critical key member who will ensure a cost-effective and resilient supply chain and will manage supplier relationships, contract negotiation, demand forecasting and stock optimization.
- Design and execute procurement strategies that align with overall business goals
- Oversee relationships with global suppliers to ensure consistent delivery, quality and cost efficiency
- Negotiate supplier contracts and pricing structures to maximise value and secure long-term supply stability
- Manage inventory levels and plan replenishment
- Handle selected product categories, including sample development and supplier coordination
- Work closely with sales, product development and operations to ensure purchasing supports the product timelines and market demand
- Monitor market dynamics and supplier performance to identify potential risks and areas for improvement
- Ensure all sourcing complies with ethical, environment and certification standards (e.g., BSCI, WRPA, SEDEC, OEKO-TEX)
- Utilise ERP platforms for order processing, inventory control and procurement reporting
- Project future material and stock requirements by analysing sales data and seasonal patterns
- Lead, coach and develop the procurement team to promote a results-driven and improvement-focused environment
- Proven experience in a purchasing, procurement or supply chain management role
- Ideally worked in the apparel industry
- Proven experience managing offshore suppliers
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
- Proficiency in MRP / ERP systems
- Strong commercial awareness and cost control acumen
- Free on-site parking
- Full-time office-based role
- 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
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