Purchasing Manager

Journey Recruitment

  • High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
  • £55,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Our Client are seeking a Purchasing Manager to play a key role in their operations, overseeing procurement, supplier management, and cost optimisation. This hands-on role ensures materials and components are delivered on time to support production and sales, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive team within a growing and dynamic organisation.This Hybrid role is based in High Wycombe. Offering a salary of up to £55,000 dependent on experienceKey Responsibilities for the Purchasing Manager role are:
  • Oversee all purchasing operations, including day-to-day ordering, stock control, and ERP data accuracy.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely, in-full deliveries.
  • Negotiate contracts, resolve supplier concerns, and monitor supplier performance.
  • Plan and schedule materials to meet production and sales requirements, managing risks to minimise disruption.
  • Monitor inventory levels, minimise obsolete stock, and support stock checks and audits.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including planning, operations, and finance, to ensure smooth procurement processes.
  • Produce regular purchasing, inventory, and performance reports for management.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes, efficiency, and supplier performance.
  • Day to day order management and management of deliveries
Skills required for the Purchasing Manager role are:
  • Proven procurement/purchasing experience, ideally in manufacturing or supply chain.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Commercially aware, organised, and able to work independently.
  • ERP system knowledge and strong attention to detail; understanding of lean manufacturing principles advantageous.
  • Collaborative, motivated, and able to thrive in a dynamic team environment.
  • An understanding of lean manufacturing principles
  • Project management skills
Benefits:
  • Annual bonus - 10%
  • Death in service
  • 22 days' holiday
  • Health cash plan
  • Hybrid working
If you're a proactive, results-driven purchasing professional looking for your next challenge, apply today to join a company where your expertise will make a real impact!Apply for this positionFull Name *Email *Phone *Cover Letter *Upload CV/Resume * Allowed Type(s): .pdf, .doc, .docxBy using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. *Apply NowUpload your CV (max file size 20mb)Please tick here to consent that your data can be processed by Journey Recruitment Ltd in line with the Journey Recruitment Privacy Policy which can be viewed in the footer belowSendAt Journey Recruitment, we challenge the traditional conventions of recruitment, we thrive on pushing boundaries and always go that extra mile every step of the way. We are a smaller, independent consultancy with old fashioned values and we are passionate about offering a straightforward and reliable recruitment journey.Specialists in recruitment for:
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