Senior Procurement Manager (Sustainability) in Ipswich, Suffolk

£50,000 + 10% Bonus and + Excellent Benefits

Full Time, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Permanent with hybrid working following probation

This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll be responsible for managing and developing the Purchasing function, leading an established team, overseeing supplier relationships, stock management and import processes, whilst ensuring purchasing strategy supports the wider business objectives.

Working closely with Logistics, Sales, Product Management and senior leadership, you'll play a key role in ensuring the right products are in the right place at the right time, while continuously improving systems, processes and supplier performance.

If you're an experienced Purchasing professional who enjoys leading people, improving processes and making a genuine impact, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a business where people, culture and long-term careers really matter.

• Leading, developing and supporting the Purchasing team, creating a positive, collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Managing supplier relationships, supplier performance and ongoing supplier development.
• Overseeing purchasing operations, stock management and import procedures to ensure continuity of supply.
• Working closely with the Logistics team to optimise stock levels, warehouse capacity and incoming deliveries.
• Monitoring inventory, analysing stock trends and responding proactively to changing business demands.
• Developing purchasing strategy to support wider business objectives and future growth.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and efficiencies across the Purchasing function.
• Producing reports, analysing data and providing meaningful management information to support business decisions.
• Supporting the ongoing development of ERP systems, purchasing software and departmental processes.
• Collaborating closely with Sales, Product Management and the wider business to ensure exceptional customer service and operational performance.
• Previous experience leading a Purchasing or Procurement team.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, purchasing operations and stock control.
• Knowledge of import procedures and logistics coordination.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience of ERP systems or purchasing software would be highly advantageous.
• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Hybrid working following successful completion of probation.
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities.

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