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Purchasing Manager Required!
Our client is a family-owned business, trading for over 30 years they are a leading manufacturer and distributor of windows and door hardware.
On behalf of our client, we are looking to recruit a commercially focused and highly organised Purchasing Manager with at least 5 years' experience in purchasing and MRP system implementation.
The successful candidate with play a key role in shaping purchasing processes, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring consistent stock availability. A major part of the role involves optimising the MRP system to improve forecasting, stock control, and supply chain efficiency.
This is a full-time position, working Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm based in Hinxton, Cambridgeshire.
Package:
- Company pension scheme
- Opportunity to earn two discretionary bonuses annually, based on company profit
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- 37,000 - 39,000 (DOE)
Purchasing Manager - Responsibilities:
- Responsible for 1 other member of staff
- Manage and optimise the company's procurement processes
- Develop and manage the company's MRP system to optimise stock management, forecasting and procurement planning
- Source and procure hardware products from UK and international suppliers
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier terms to drive best value
- Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring quality and delivery standards are maintained
- Collaborate with sales, and finance teams to ensure alignment across departments
- Maintain accurate purchasing data, stock records, and reporting
- Evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with contracts and agreements
- Identify and implement procurement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives
Purchasing Manager - Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Purchasing Management role
- Extensive experience running and managing an MRP system (previous experience using Sage/Sicon MRP systems would be a distinct advantage)
- Proven background in international purchasing
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- CIPS qualification (or working toward) would be advantageous
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Purchasing manager
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South Yorkshire – Onsite
£45,000 – £55,000 + benefits
Drive real improvement across supply chain operations while shaping the future of purchasing strategy in a growing engineering business.
This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role where you’ll lead procurement activity, build supplier relationships, and ensure value is being delivered across all materials and subcontract processes.
It’s a high-impact position, ideal for someone with purchasing experience in engineering who’s ready to lead a team, develop new systems and support ongoing operational success.
Here’s how you’ll benefit:
Lead strategic procurement – You’ll own and develop procurement strategy across the business, ensuring suppliers are delivering maximum value in terms of cost, service and quality.
Cut waste and drive improvement – You’ll review existing supply chain processes, introduce KPIs, and lead cost-saving initiatives that streamline operations and reduce unnecessary spend.
Build strong supplier relationships – You’ll be a key point of contact for existing and new suppliers, ensuring clear communication, effective contract management and long-term partnerships.
Manage and develop a team – You’ll lead a small purchasing team, setting clear goals, providing coaching and supporting individual development.
Enjoy a stable, supportive environment – With strong leadership support, great team culture and onsite working, you’ll be joining a company that invests in its people and values a job well done.
What you’ll do:
- Implement and manage company-wide purchasing strategy
- Review supplier performance, negotiate contracts and improve procurement processes
- Monitor market trends and forecast procurement needs
- Lead the purchasing team and support individual growth and development
- Drive cost reduction across all supplier activity
- Ensure accurate tracking of purchasing data and introduce meaningful KPIs
- Collaborate with internal departments to meet operational needs
- Liaise with Accounts Payable to ensure timely and accurate payments
What you’ll bring:
- Experience in purchasing/procurement within an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Management experience – able to lead and develop a team
- Proven ability to negotiate, manage contracts and build supplier relationships
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
- Understanding of supply chain and procurement strategies
- CIPS qualification / relevant degree or extensive practical experience
- Strong IT skills, including Excel and purchasing systems
Sound like your next challenge?
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Keywords: Purchasing manager, buyer, CIPS, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Doncaster
Purchasing Manager
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Location: Northwest (on-site)
Salary: circa 50k
About the Company
Our client is a leading provider of high-quality linen and laundry services, supplying critical support to the NHS, healthcare, hospitality, leisure and travel industries. Known for their operational excellence and reliability, they operate from state-of-the-art facilities and pride themselves on delivering service at scale without compromising quality.
The Role
Our client is now recruiting an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team at one of their key facilities in the Northwest of England. This is a standalone, on-site position offering a high degree of autonomy, ideal for a self-starting professional who enjoys ownership of their function.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day purchasing of laundry consumables including chemicals, packaging and sundries required to keep the operation running efficiently. You'll work closely with local site management and suppliers to ensure timely procurement, cost control and stock availability.
Key Responsibilities:
Take full ownership of the purchasing function for the site
Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing and contracts
Monitor stock levels and manage reordering schedules
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement processes
Support site management with budgeting and forecasting
The Ideal Candidate:
Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role
Self-motivated, organised and confident working independently
Background in manufacturing, industrial services or FMCG preferred
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness
What's on Offer:
Circa 50,000 annual salary
Significant autonomy in a standalone role
The chance to make a direct impact in a busy operational setting
Long-term career opportunity with a respected industry leader
Apply Now
If you're an experienced purchasing professional looking for a role where you can take full ownership and make a difference, apply today.
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Purchasing Manager
Barnstaple | Permanent |
Acorn by Synergie are recruiting for a Purchasing Manager for a permanent role based in Barnstaple. This role is critical to ensuring a cost-effective and resilient supply chain for fast-moving product lines.
Job Duties:
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans aligned with business objectives.
- Manage relationships with international suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to drive value and ensure long-term supply chain resilience.
- Monitor stock levels and manage replenishment to optimise working capital and maintain availability.
- Manage some products including sample developments within a category.
- Collaborate with Sales, Product Development, and Operations teams to ensure purchasing aligns with product lifecycle and customer demand.
- Analyse market trends and supplier performance data to identify risks and opportunities.
- Ensure all products meet ethical sourcing, sustainability, and compliance standards (e.g., BSCI, WRAP, SEDEX, OEKO-TEX).
- Use ERP systems to manage purchase orders, inventory, and reporting.
- Forecast material and product needs based on sales trends and seasonal demand.
- Lead and mentor the purchasing team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management role (ideally within the apparel industry).
- Proven experience managing offshore suppliers and navigating international logistics.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and forecast demand accurately.
- Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and projects whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy.
- Strong commercial awareness and cost control acumen.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Interested? Apply now or contact Laura at the Acorn by Synergie Barnstaple branch!
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
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Purchasing Manager
An established manufacturing company based in Birmingham requires a purchasing manager.
Purchasing Manager Duties :
- Identify new suppliers (steel, wood panels, fittings etc.) and negotiate contracts and supply arrangements. li>Manage supplier performance and run quarterly reviews.
- Draft a rolling 3-year procurement strategy and develop a KPI dashboard to monitor it's progress.
- Implement stock management processes.
- Analyse ERP data and MRP recommendations.
- Line management, coaching and developments of purchasing staff.
Purchasing Manager Requirements :
- A minimum of 5 years as a senior buyer in a manufacturing environment.
- Supply chain and inventory management experience. li>Understanding of production planning and cycles.
- ERP / MRP knowledge.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Purchasing Manager Hours :
- 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 12.30pm Friday.
This is a permanent position that starts immediately.
Purchasing Manager
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Purchasing Manager
An established manufacturing company based in Birmingham requires a purchasing manager.
Purchasing Manager Duties :
- Identify new suppliers (steel, wood panels, fittings etc.) and negotiate contracts and supply arrangements. li>Manage supplier performance and run quarterly reviews.
- Draft a rolling 3-year procurement strategy and develop a KPI dashboard to monitor it's progress.
- Implement stock management processes.
- Analyse ERP data and MRP recommendations.
- Line management, coaching and developments of purchasing staff.
Purchasing Manager Requirements :
- A minimum of 5 years as a senior buyer in a manufacturing environment.
- Supply chain and inventory management experience. li>Understanding of production planning and cycles.
- ERP / MRP knowledge.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Purchasing Manager Hours :
- 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 12.30pm Friday.
This is a permanent position that starts immediately.
Purchasing Manager
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Purchasing Manager
An established manufacturing company based in Birmingham requires a purchasing manager.
Purchasing Manager Duties :
- Identify new suppliers (steel, wood panels, fittings etc.) and negotiate contracts and supply arrangements. li>Manage supplier performance and run quarterly reviews.
- Draft a rolling 3-year procurement strategy and develop a KPI dashboard to monitor it's progress.
- Implement stock management processes.
- Analyse ERP data and MRP recommendations.
- Line management, coaching and developments of purchasing staff.
Purchasing Manager Requirements :
- A minimum of 5 years as a senior buyer in a manufacturing environment.
- Supply chain and inventory management experience. li>Understanding of production planning and cycles.
- ERP / MRP knowledge.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Purchasing Manager Hours :
- 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 12.30pm Friday.
This is a permanent position that starts immediately.
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Purchasing Manager
An established manufacturing company based in Birmingham requires a purchasing manager.
Purchasing Manager Duties :
- Identify new suppliers (steel, wood panels, fittings etc.) and negotiate contracts and supply arrangements. li>Manage supplier performance and run quarterly reviews.
- Draft a rolling 3-year procurement strategy and develop a KPI dashboard to monitor it's progress.
- Implement stock management processes.
- Analyse ERP data and MRP recommendations.
- Line management, coaching and developments of purchasing staff.
Purchasing Manager Requirements :
- A minimum of 5 years as a senior buyer in a manufacturing environment.
- Supply chain and inventory management experience. li>Understanding of production planning and cycles.
- ERP / MRP knowledge.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Purchasing Manager Hours :
- 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 12.30pm Friday.
This is a permanent position that starts immediately.
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Purchasing Manager
35,000 - 45,000 + Training + Annual Bonus + Excellent Benefits + Progression
Halifax (Commutable from: Huddersfield, Rochdale, Burnley, Bradford, Keighley, Leeds and Surrounding Areas)
Are you a Purchasing Manager, from a Manufacturing background, looking to join an industry leading manufacturer where you will have a real impact and play a pivotal role within the procurement team?
On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading global company, working with key suppliers and have the chance to progress your career and boost earnings through the company's bonus scheme.
This well-established company are at the forefront of their industry and are going from strength to strength. This is an excellent time to join the business as they look to recruit a Purchasing Manager to grow the company further.
In this varied role, you will work alongside a small procurement team with all aspects of purchasing throughout the company. This will include working with existing, and sourcing new suppliers, managing KPIs to drive continuous improvement, and coordinating purchasing and delivery with other teams.
This role would suit an ambitious Purchasing Manager, looking to grow their career within a specialist manufacturer.
The role
- Lead and execute purchasing strategies
- Manage Raw Material Purchasing Budget
- Mon to Fri 8:30 - 17:00
The person
- Purchasing Manager
- Engineering / Manufacturing background
- Wants to progress and develop
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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Purchasing Manager
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Location: Northwest (on-site)
Salary: circa 50-55k
About the Company
Our client is a leading provider of high-quality linen and laundry services, supplying critical support to the NHS, healthcare, hospitality, leisure and travel industries. Known for their operational excellence and reliability, they operate from state-of-the-art facilities and pride themselves on delivering service at scale without compromising quality.
The Role
Our client is now recruiting an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team at one of their key facilities in the Northwest of England. This is a standalone, on-site position offering a high degree of autonomy, ideal for a self-starting professional who enjoys ownership of their function.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day purchasing of laundry consumables including chemicals, packaging and sundries required to keep the operation running efficiently. You'll work closely with local site management and suppliers to ensure timely procurement, cost control and stock availability.
Key Responsibilities:
Take full ownership of the purchasing function for the site
Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing and contracts
Monitor stock levels and manage reordering schedules
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement processes
Support site management with budgeting and forecasting
The Ideal Candidate:
Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role
Self-motivated, organised and confident working independently
Background in manufacturing, industrial services or FMCG preferred
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness
What's on Offer:
Circa 50,000 annual salary
Significant autonomy in a standalone role
The chance to make a direct impact in a busy operational setting
Long-term career opportunity with a respected industry leader
Apply Now
If you're an experienced purchasing professional looking for a role where you can take full ownership and make a difference, apply today.
Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.