A well-established manufacturing organisation are looking for a permanent Purchasing Manager to join their team in Cheltenham and are looking to offer a salary of up to £70,000 plus £8,500 cash car allowance.

This position will be responsible for leading and developing a team of Buyers. Supplier Quality and Supplier Development and will ensure high performance, accountability, and effective collaboration across functions.

Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a manufacturing environment.

Role Responsibilities Of The Purchasing Manager Include

• Serve as the primary escalation point for purchasing-related issues within the team, ensuring prompt resolution and fostering ongoing process improvements.
• Proactively manage risks within the supply chain by maintaining a robust feedback loop with GSC and senior management to mitigate potential disruptions.
• Develop and sustain comprehensive UK supply sourcing strategies with a strategic outlook spanning three years to ensure long-term procurement success.
• Assist Buyers in managing supplier relationships, promoting long-term partnerships, and ensuring supplier performance aligns with standards across Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation, and Sustainability.
• Support the procurement activities involved in New Product Introduction to ensure seamless and efficient sourcing processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by supporting and implementing enhancements to purchasing processes.
• Maintain supply continuity through effective operational oversight and swiftly resolving issues that could impact procurement efficiency or supplier performance.
  
  

• Demonstrated experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, with proven leadership capabilities within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Successful track record of spearheading purchasing transformations and managing complex project initiatives
• Expertise in managing commodities and supplier relationships across direct and indirect categories
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear and effective stakeholder engagement
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/MRP systems, supporting efficient process execution