Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Location: Central Surrey
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Hospitality Supply / Wholesale / FMCG
Salary: £40,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a strategic procurement professional ready to make a meaningful impact? A well-established, employee-owned company is looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing across multiple product categories. This is a high-impact role working closely with internal teams and suppliers to drive cost-efficiency, sustainability, and product availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies across major product categories
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times to optimize total cost and stock availability
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and performance metrics
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Warehousing, and Showroom teams to align purchasing with demand and promotions
• Monitor trends and customer demand to optimize inventory and minimize waste
• Lead supplier onboarding and compliance with sustainability and company policies
• Deliver regular procurement reports and analysis

About You

• 5+ years' procurement experience in hospitality, retail, wholesale, or FMCG
• Strong negotiator with proven supplier relationship skills
• Comfortable using ERP systems, Excel (e.g. VLOOKUP), and reporting tools
• Commercially astute, with an eye for balancing cost, stock, and demand
• Organised and detail-driven with excellent communication skills
• Passionate about sustainable sourcing and environmentally responsible practices

Bonus Points For

• Knowledge of UK hospitality procurement and major industry brands
• Logistics and own-fleet delivery experience
• Experience in employee-owned or people-focused businesses

Why Apply?

• Be part of a proud, values-driven company with an employee ownership culture
• Enjoy a collaborative workplace with modern facilities
• Influence how products are sourced and help drive sustainability in the sector

Remuneration: £40,000 + Bonus + Benefits

About Cast UK

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com