Purchasing Manager

Job Title: Purchasing Manager

Location: Holmfirth, West Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive salary (based on experience)

Job type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work and flexibility to meet business needs

About us?

For over 75 years, Longley Farm has proudly produced premium dairy products, blending traditional family values with modern excellence. Renowned for quality and authenticity, our award-winning products are enjoyed not only across Yorkshire but around the world.

As a family-run business with a proud Yorkshire Heritage and a growing international presence, we take pride in doing things properly from the ingredients we use to the people we work with. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement and supply chain activity on site.

Please note no sponsorship opportunities are available for this role so all candidates will require the right to live and work in the UK.

About the role?

This is a full-time, permanent position based at our offices in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work and flexibility to meet business needs.

This is a hands-on role. You will set strategy while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations to ensure the business runs smoothly. You will work closely with production, engineering, distribution, technical, and sales teams to ensure materials are available, stock levels are controlled and suppliers deliver to expectation.

Alongside leading the function, you will manage and work alongside the warehouse team, taking shared responsibility for daily warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver purchasing and logistics strategy.
• Forecast demand and maintain consistent material supply and optimal stock levels to ensure production requirements are met.
• Maintain and build strong supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance to mitigate supply chain risk.
• Lead, manage and support the warehouse team in its day-to-day activities, including stock receipt, rotation, availability and inventory control.
• Lead packaging design changes and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.
• Oversee packaging sustainability activity, reducing environmental impact, maintaining accurate compliance data, and introducing sustainable materials effectively.
• Work collaboratively with the distribution team to maximise backhaul opportunities, improving efficiency and controlling packaging transport costs.
• Drive improvements in waste management and sustainable recycling practices across the site.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, and ensure stock and site security.

This is not an exhaustive list. As the role develops, there will be opportunities to further expand your skills and take on new challenges.

About you?

We're looking for someone who enjoys being part of a close-knit team, takes pride in their work and is willing to support different areas of the business when needed.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain Manager role.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (food or FMCG preferred).
• Organised, commercially aware and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively without close supervision and on own initiative.
• Practical and team-oriented, with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Willing to travel in the UK and overseas when required.
• Class 2 HGV licence desirable (or willingness to train).

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• 33 days' holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Paid breaks
• Free parking and staff product discounts
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Regular social events and a supportive team environment

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience and salary expectations.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Officer, Supply Chain Officer, Costs Manager, Project Sourcing Manager, Sourcing Manager, Senior Procurement Manager, may also be considered for this role.