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We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Purchasing Manager to oversee the organisation's purchasing and procurement activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the business obtains the goods, materials, equipment and services it requires at the right quality, quantity, price and time. The role will involve developing effective purchasing strategies, identifying and assessing suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, managing supplier relationships and ensuring that purchasing activities remain aligned with operational requirements and agreed budgets. The Purchasing Manager will work closely with finance, operations, logistics, warehouse and other internal teams to understand purchasing requirements and maintain an efficient and reliable supply chain.

Daily Roles and Responsibilities

On a day-to-day basis, the Purchasing Manager will review purchasing requirements, monitor stock and inventory information, assess upcoming demand and determine when orders need to be placed. They will communicate with suppliers to obtain quotations, confirm availability, negotiate pricing and delivery schedules, and place or authorise purchase orders in accordance with company procedures. The role will also involve researching new suppliers and products, comparing quotations and evaluating suppliers based on price, quality, reliability, delivery times and overall commercial value. Where appropriate, the Purchasing Manager will conduct tender or quotation exercises and make recommendations to senior management based on the available commercial information.

The Purchasing Manager will maintain regular communication with existing suppliers and monitor their performance against agreed terms. This includes checking delivery performance, product or service quality, pricing, responsiveness and compliance with contractual requirements. Where problems arise, the manager will work with suppliers and relevant internal departments to resolve delays, shortages, quality issues or other purchasing-related problems. They will also maintain accurate supplier records, purchase orders, contracts, quotations and other procurement documentation.

A key part of the role will be monitoring purchasing expenditure and supporting effective budget management. The Purchasing Manager will analyse purchasing data, identify opportunities for cost savings, review supplier pricing and help ensure that expenditure remains within approved budgets. They will prepare purchasing reports and provide management with information on expenditure, supplier performance, stock requirements, savings opportunities and potential supply risks.

The Purchasing Manager will also contribute to the development and implementation of purchasing policies, procedures and controls. They will ensure that purchasing activities are properly authorised, documented and carried out in accordance with company procedures. The role may include supervising purchasing staff, allocating daily tasks, monitoring workloads, supporting staff development and ensuring that team members follow established procurement processes.

The position will require close coordination with logistics and supply chain operations to ensure that purchased goods arrive when required and that stock levels are appropriately maintained. The Purchasing Manager will identify potential supply risks, monitor market and supplier conditions and take appropriate action to maintain continuity of supply. They may also attend supplier meetings, industry events and business meetings where this supports supplier development and purchasing objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities of the business.
• Identify purchasing requirements based on operational demand, stock levels and business plans.
• Research, identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations and commercial proposals.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and contractual conditions.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery and reliability.
• Manage purchase orders, contracts and purchasing records.
• Monitor purchasing expenditure and support budget control.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining required quality and service levels.
• Work closely with finance, operations, logistics, warehouse and other departments.
• Monitor inventory requirements and coordinate purchasing with supply chain activities.
• Identify potential supply disruptions and support appropriate contingency planning.
• Prepare purchasing reports, supplier reviews and management information.
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier documentation.
• Implement and maintain purchasing policies and procedures.
• Supervise and support purchasing staff where applicable.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal approval processes and company requirements.
• Review existing supplier agreements and identify opportunities for improved commercial terms.
• Support continuous improvement of purchasing and supply chain processes.