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Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sittingbourne, England, United Kingdom

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

About the opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement and supply chain operations within an established manufacturing environment.

This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to move beyond day-to-day purchasing and truly influence strategy, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.

The Role:

You'll take full ownership of the purchasing and supply chain function, ensuring the business is equipped with the right suppliers, at the right cost, delivering the right quality.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll play a key role in aligning supply with demand, improving performance, and supporting long-term business growth.

In particular, you will:

Develop and deliver the procurement & supply chain strategy
Manage and strengthen supplier relationships and performance
Lead commercial negotiations and contract agreements
Forecast demand and monitor market trends
Analyse spend, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement
Work cross-functionally to align supply with operational requirements
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
Ensure compliance with quality, legal, and safety standards            Who we are looking for: 

Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management (manufacturing / FMCG preferred) 
Strong negotiation and supplier management capability 
Commercial mindset with a focus on cost and value
Data-driven and comfortable working with analytics and forecasting 
Experience with ERP systems and procurement tools 
Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
Proactive, hands-on approach in a fast-paced environmentWhy you will love working here:

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000.00 depending on experience
25 days holiday + bank holidays 
Company pension scheme 
Career development and progression opportunities 
Employee perks and wellbeing supportIf you have the right attributes, skillset and feel you will be able to add value, then what are you waiting for...hit that apply button to find out more

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