Purchasing Manager
10 days ago
Sutton
Purchasing Manager • Location: Sutton, Surrey, • Salary: Circa £45,000 – £50,000 + Benefits Day-to-day of the role: • Oversee all purchasing activities, including ordering, stock control, and maintaining data accuracy., • Develop and maintain strong relationships with international suppliers., • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to ensure cost-effectiveness., • Monitor supplier performance, resolving any delivery or quality issues promptly., • Plan and schedule orders and production in alignment with sales forecasts., • Manage risks within the supply chain to ensure continuity of supply., • Monitor inventory levels to minimise obsolete stock and support audits and stock takes., • Source new products and identify potential new supplier opportunities., • Collaborate closely with planning, operations, finance, and other internal teams to enhance purchasing efficiency., • Produce regular purchasing and performance reports for management review., • Drive continuous improvement across purchasing and supply chain processes., • Manage day-to-day order placement and delivery schedules., • Proven experience in a Purchasing or Procurement Manager role within the FMCG sector or similar fast-moving environments., • Strong background in international sourcing and managing global supply chains., • Confident negotiator with excellent commercial awareness., • Exceptional numerical, analytical, and reporting skills., • Experience in budgeting and forecasting., • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and accurate., • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments., • Competitive pension scheme., • Private healthcare., • Employee assistance scheme., • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays., • Free on-site parking.