Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

up to 47,500pa, 33 days leave, full-time M-F, hybrid working 2 days WFH per week, enhanced pension scheme

Due to continued success a UK head office of a global manufacturing company has an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to join them. You will provide key procurement support to the Corby site:

• Lead and develop the function for the site.
• Build and manage a high performing supplier base, negotiating contracts, pricing, and service levels.
• Oversee procurement of raw materials, components, and indirect goods to support production schedules.
• Analyse market trends, risks, and cost drivers to inform purchasing strategy.
• Implement and maintain procurement policies, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, and Finance to ensure seamless supply chain performance.
• Drive cost reduction projects without compromising quality or delivery.
• Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and sustainability standards.

We would expect the successful Purchasing Manager to be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of purchasing and procurement processes, be an excellent negotiator and communicator and have a strong business acumen, great analytical skills. You will be supported 1 to 1 to become familiar with the company processes and procedures. This would be an ideal role for you if you have worked within procurement management, purchasing specialist or a buyer position.

You will be joining the UK Head Office of a company that has been established for over 50 years with an enviable reputation in their manufacturing field. Working directly with the Operations Manager, this role offers variety on a daily basis. The organisation name is synonymous with delivering outstanding products and they are keen to recruit a Purchasing Manager who strives to offer the same.

• 33 days holiday per year
• Hybrid 2 days WFH
• Up to 47,500pa
• Enhanced pension
• Christmas holiday shut down
• Permanent
• Immediate start

Please contact Alicia to discuss this role in further or forward a copy of your up to date CV.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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