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Purchasing Manager
Location: Central Surrey
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Hospitality Supply / Wholesale / FMCG
Salary: £40,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Are you a strategic procurement professional ready to make a meaningful impact? A well-established, employee-owned company is looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing across multiple product categories. This is a high-impact role working closely with internal teams and suppliers to drive cost-efficiency, sustainability, and product availability.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement sourcing strategies across major product categories
Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times to optimize total cost and stock availability
Build and maintain supplier relationships and performance metrics
Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Warehousing, and Showroom teams to align purchasing with demand and promotions
Monitor trends and customer demand to optimize inventory and minimize waste
Lead supplier onboarding and compliance with sustainability and company policies
Deliver regular procurement reports and analysisAbout You
5+ years' procurement experience in hospitality, retail, wholesale, or FMCG
Strong negotiator with proven supplier relationship skills
Comfortable using ERP systems, Excel (e.g. VLOOKUP), and reporting tools
Commercially astute, with an eye for balancing cost, stock, and demand
Organised and detail-driven with excellent communication skills
Passionate about sustainable sourcing and environmentally responsible practicesBonus Points For
Knowledge of UK hospitality procurement and major industry brands
Logistics and own-fleet delivery experience
Experience in employee-owned or people-focused businessesWhy Apply?
Be part of a proud, values-driven company with an employee ownership culture
Enjoy a collaborative workplace with modern facilities
Influence how products are sourced and help drive sustainability in the sector
Remuneration: £40,000 + Bonus + Benefits
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed)
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