UK Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Permanent

£50-55k

Job Reference: 16759

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are excited to be exclusively partnered with a leading manufacturing organisation in Birtley on the appointment of a Purchasing Manager to join their team on a full-time and permanent basis.

The Purchasing Manager will lead day-to-day purchasing activities, strengthen supplier performance and deliver measurable value across the UK business, while working closely with European colleagues and global suppliers.

Working hours can be flexible with the option to start between 07.00-08.30 depending on preference. The organisation work a 37 hour week and offer an outstanding benefits package.

Benefits include; hybrid working of 2-3 days per week working from home, annual bonus scheme of up to 10%, enhanced pension contribution and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

The Role

Procurement strategy and commercial management

• Implement the procurement strategy and policies defined by the Head of Procurement
• Lead supplier selection, strategic sourcing, negotiations and contract management, including quarterly business reviews with key suppliers.
• Manage ongoing rental agreements and service contracts for UK sites.
• Contribute to savings targets, working-capital optimisation and continuous improvement of procurement processes.

Supplier performance, risk and compliance

• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships and drive performance improvement.
• Conduct supplier audits in collaboration with the Quality and Compliance teams.
• Monitor commodity prices relevant to UK operations and escalate significant trends to the Head of Procurement and Category Management.
• Ensure compliance with UK procurement requirements, including waste packaging and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), in coordination with Legal and Compliance.

Team leadership and stakeholder support

• Provide direct line management for Purchasing team, including resource planning, performance management and development.
• Support procurement requirements across UK functions, including Marketing, Finance, HR, R&D and Group functions, ensuring efficient supplier selection and contract execution.
• Work cross-functionally on New Product Introduction and Capex Investments Systems, planning and data management
• Ensure supplier master data and purchased-item records are accurate and maintained in the ERP system, in line with company policies
• Maintain procurement data, documentation & reporting in accordance with company guidelines.

Inventory & Supply Continuity Management:

• Ensure sufficient stock levels of raw materials are maintained to support production requirements, monitor inventory levels and supplier performance, and proactively manage supply risks to prevent material shortages while optimizing working capital.

The Person/Requirements

• A minimum of five years’ procurement experience, ideally within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Degree or diploma-level qualification, or CIPS Level 4.
• Demonstrable negotiation and contract management capability
• Experience of working effectively within an international matrix organisation.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to define priorities and manage competing demands.
• Previous team leadership experience, supported by strong people-management and development skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize
• Clear and confident communicator with strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• Tenacious and persistent in delivering agreed objectives.
• Ability to travel in UK and Europe

For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment.