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Purchasing Manager

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Romsey, Hampshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Purchasing Manager

Are you a driven and ambitious Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer looking for your next opportunity? Our client in Romsey are an incredible manufacturing company, and are currently looking for the right person to fill this fantastic role.

Introduction
The primary duties of the Purchasing Manager will be to lead and manage the company’s purchasing function, ensuring the strategic sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of goods and services to support operational continuity, cost efficiency, and overall business profitability. The role also involves supplier performance management, process improvement, and contributing to wider commercial strategy.

Responsibilities

To develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with company objectives, focusing on cost reduction, quality improvement, and supply chain reliability.

  * Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with company objectives, focusing on cost reduction, quality improvement, and supply chain reliability.

  * Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, including reviewing requisitions, approving and issuing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

  * Assist supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to secure the best commercial terms and long-term value.

  * Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers while identifying and developing new sources of supply.

  * Monitor market trends, pricing, and supply risks to proactively manage cost pressures and ensure continuity of supply.

  * Manage and continuously improve supplier performance, including tracking KPIs, addressing non-conformance, and implementing corrective actions.

  * Ensure accurate maintenance of vendor records, pricing structures, and contractual agreements within company systems.

  * Oversee the resolution of goods in transit issues, discrepancies, and supplier claims.

  * Work closely with the accounts department to ensure accurate and timely matching of goods received to supplier invoices.

  * Drive process improvements within the purchasing function, including optimisation of systems, workflows, and reporting capabilities.

  * Manage company site maintenance and service contracts (e.g. cleaning, grounds maintenance), ensuring value for money and service quality.

  * Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sales, operations, engineering) to understand requirements and ensure procurement supports business needs.

  * Provide leadership, guidance, and support within the purchasing function.

  * Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations in all procurement activities.

  * Undertake additional duties as required, consistent with the level and responsibility of the role.

Ideal Skills and Experience

  * Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role, ideally within an engineering or manufacturing environment, with demonstrable progression to a senior or managerial level.

  * Strong negotiation and contract management skills with a track record of delivering cost savings and commercial value.

  * Experience in supplier relationship management and performance monitoring.

  * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

  * Proficient in IT systems, including ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

  * A good standard of education (A-level or equivalent); professional procurement qualifications (e.g. CIPS) are advantageous.

The ideal candidate will also have have excellent communication,organisational, time management and influencing skills, proactive and self motivated with good attention to detail, and resilient of the pressures of a fast paced environment.

Salary

£40K - £45K

Hours

Monday - Friday (Lunchtime finish on Fridays)

If you could be interested in this fantastic Purchasing Manager opportunity, please apply and we'll be in touch to discuss further

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