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Purchasing Manager

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Northampton, West Northamptonshire

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Purchasing Manager
£55,000 | Northampton

Are you a Purchasing Manager with experience in a fast-paced telecommunications or product-led manufacturing environment, and confident using Sage?

We’re working with a well-established business in Northampton looking for someone to take ownership of site purchasing, driving supplier performance, cost reduction and material availability.

This is a hands-on role with real ownership and visibility across the business.

How will you make a difference?

  * Lead and implement purchasing strategies aligned to business goals

  * Source telecoms components, electronics, fibre and plastics globally

  * Manage supplier relationships, performance, quality and delivery

  * Negotiate pricing, contracts and commercial terms

  * Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement

  * Ensure material availability while optimising stock levels

  * Support forecasting and demand planning with internal teams

  * Oversee purchase orders and ensure compliance

  * Manage supplier risk and contingency planning

  * Support new product development and engineering change activity

  * Lead stock control and coordinate stock takes

  * Provide reporting and input into budgeting

What do we want to know about you?

  * Proven experience in a Purchasing Manager or senior procurement role

  * Background in telecommunications, electronics or similar environment

  * Experience sourcing from UK, Europe and the Far East

  * Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

  * Proficiency in Sage (essential) and ERP systems

  * Commercially aware with a focus on cost and performance

  * Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

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