Purchasing Manager – Direct Procurement
A great opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead direct purchasing across two sites. You’ll oversee materials teams, strengthen supplier performance, and drive cost and process improvements that support business growth.
High-impact role with real ownership, offering the chance to drive improvements, influence strategy, and make a measurable difference across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop site-based materials teams
- Improve procurement processes and ensure consistency
- Manage supplier relationships, performance, and negotiations
- Identify and deliver cost‑saving and efficiency opportunities
- Support stock management and new product introduction
- Work closely with internal stakeholders across operations and sales
About You
- Proven experience in procurement, ideally within manufacturing
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Confident working with stakeholders at all levels
- Analytical, proactive and results‑driven
- Experience leading or mentoring teams
Qualifications
MCIPS (or working towards) or equivalent experience.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave rising to 28
- Car or car allowance
- Pension
- Medicash
Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation.
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