At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop the purchasing team while managing supplier relationships and stock levels.
- Company: Established organisation in Suffolk with a focus on growth and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a growing company with stability and excellent career prospects.
- Why this job: Shape a key business function and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and experience in procurement and inventory management.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join a well-established and successful organisation based in Suffolk. This is a key leadership role within the supply chain function, responsible for overseeing purchasing operations, managing supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement and ensuring effective stock management across the business. Working closely with multiple departments, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining product availability, improving efficiencies and supporting wider business objectives.
The Role
- Managing and developing a team of purchasing professionals
- Creating a high-performing and collaborative team culture
- Overseeing purchasing activities and supplier performance
- Managing inventory levels and stock planning to meet business requirements
- Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
- Monitoring supplier lead times, service levels and cost performance
- Supporting import and logistics-related activities where required
- Analysing purchasing and inventory data to support decision making
- Identifying and implementing process improvements across procurement operations
- Working closely with operations, logistics, sales and finance teams
- Producing reports, KPIs and management information to support strategic planning
- Contributing to wider business projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Supporting the ongoing development and optimisation of ERP and business systems
About You
We are looking for a confident and commercially minded leader with strong purchasing experience and a proven ability to manage people and processes effectively. You will ideally have:
- Previous experience in a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager or Supply Chain Manager role
- Strong people management and leadership skills
- Experience managing supplier relationships and procurement strategies
- Inventory management and stock control experience
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Confidence working with data, reporting and performance metrics
- Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to lead and shape a key business function
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Career development opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Stability of an established and growing organisation
Purchasing Manager in Ipswich employer: Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited
At Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions innovation and operational excellence within the charity sector. Our hybrid work culture in Heathfield promotes flexibility and collaboration, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have ample opportunities to develop your skills in cloud technology and cyber security. Join us to make a meaningful impact and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change.
Contact Details:
Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited Recruitment Team
