Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Our client, an expert in manufacturing cleaning products known for delivering reliable, high‑quality services across residential and commercial spaces, is currently looking for a Purchasing Manager to join their team. This role covers maternity leave and is available on a hybrid basis from the main site in Thetford, with a handover period in the London office.

Working hours: 9:00 – 17:00, 2–3 days a week in the office.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• CIPS, degree, or equivalent in Logistics, Business Administration or Purchasing (desirable)
• Minimum 3 years in a senior purchasing role (essential)
• Experience within the FMCG industry (essential)
• Previous experience in packaging, materials, or chemical environments (desirable)
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills (essential)
• Previous experience managing a small team (essential)
• Detailed knowledge of business processes and procedures
• Ability to cope under pressure and manage workload peaks
• Proficient with management operating systems and IT‑based packages
• Capability to anticipate issues and devise effective solutions

Job Accountabilities

• Apply professional procurement techniques for all goods and services.
• Run professional tender processes to secure objective supplier selections.
• Analyse, interpret, and present market analysis, tender results and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to create and deliver supply strategies supporting company objectives.
• Create supply strategies ensuring compliant, high‑quality, secure and cost‑competitive products and services.
• Negotiate and manage supply agreements, ensuring they remain updated.
• Brief colleagues on market developments that may impact supply.
• Lead project teams when required to deliver procurement actions.
• Prepare information for S&OP and Project Management meetings; represent Procurement therein.
• Coordinate with suppliers and colleagues across the UK.
• Maintain procurement performance information.

Personal/Interpersonal Skills

• Time management: Optimize personal and team time.
• Positive leadership: Facilitate regular team briefings.
• Maintain productive relationships with team members and other departments.
• Ensure team training and skill development.
• Motivate self and others.
• Select appropriate communication methods and tools.
• Encourage performance improvement through motivation.

Salary

Up to £55,000.

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

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