At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global purchasing efforts, negotiate with suppliers, and drive sustainability initiatives.
- Company: Established global manufacturer with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunities for travel, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to work with a diverse global team.
- Why this job: Shape the future of purchasing while promoting sustainability in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong negotiation skills and experience managing indirect spend across multiple sites.
The predicted salary is between 48000 - 50000 £ per year.
We’re working with a well‑established, global manufacturing business in Northamptonshire that wants a Buyer to take control of a fragmented, inconsistent spend area and champion sustainability. They need someone who can centralise, challenge and effectively use buying power across the group.
Responsibilities
- Pull together all group‑wide consumables spend (packaging, factory items, stationery, marketing bits – the lot)
- Drive proper supplier negotiations, creating structure and consistency rather than just shaving pennies
- Introduce a more centralised approach through systems and reporting (Dynamics 365 in place)
- Work with different sites globally to standardise what’s bought and how
- Manage stock levels to avoid overbuying, waste, or panic ordering
- Bring a sustainability lens into the supply chain – recycled, reusable, lower‑impact options
- Analyse logistics to reduce lead times and unnecessary cost
- Produce clear reporting on spend, savings, and market movement
- Get involved in sourcing higher‑value items (IT, equipment, etc.) and wider contract negotiation where needed
Requirements
- Be a strong negotiator comfortable pushing suppliers and influencing internally
- Have experience managing indirect spend / consumables at scale
- Be confident working across multiple sites or regions
- Be organised enough to bring structure to something that currently lacks it
- Be comfortable travelling and building relationships in person (not hiding behind emails)
Contact Details:
Impact Recruitment Services Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Global Purchasing Lead in Northampton)
Supplier Negotiation
Sustainability Awareness
Centralised Purchasing
Dynamics 365
Stock Management
Logistics Analysis
Reporting Skills
