Purchasing Manager

Job Title: Purchasing Manager
Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite - Tues-Thurs)
Salary: up to £60,000 + bonus + private health care
Type: Permanent

About the Role

We're recruiting for a Purchasing Manager to join a fast-paced, high-growth distribution business and an exciting time of growth.

This is a pivotal hire, responsible for leading procurement, stock planning, and buying activity across a large and fast-moving product portfolio. You'll play a key role in shifting the function from reactive purchasing to a more structured, data-driven and commercially aligned approach.

You'll sit at the centre of the business, working closely with Sales, Finance, Vendor Management and Operations to ensure product availability, cost control, and strong supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supply Chain Leadership

Lead the procurement function, covering purchasing, stock planning and replenishment
Translate sales demand and vendor plans into effective buying decisions
Drive cost efficiency, working capital optimisation, and supplier performance
Introduce structure and governance across purchasing processes

Demand Planning & Inventory

Develop and embed forecasting processes across vendors, categories, and customers
Align stock levels to demand, minimising aged stock and stockouts
Monitor trends and adjust procurement strategies accordingly

Supplier & Vendor Management

Manage distributor relationships, focusing on pricing, delivery and rebates
Support vendor reviews with data-led insights
Work closely with internal vendor teams to ensure alignment with commercial plans

Operations & Continuous Improvement

Collaborate with logistics and warehouse teams to improve fulfilment performance
Optimise ERP and systems usage to drive efficiency and automation
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain processes

Team Leadership

Lead, develop and mentor a team of Buyers
Build a high-performance, accountable and data-driven culture

What We're Looking For

Background in procurement / purchasing within distribution, reseller or similar fast-paced environments
Strong understanding of supply chain, stock management and demand planning
Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Finance and Operations
Proven ability to improve processes and drive efficiencies
Commercially aware and financially disciplined
Strong leadership presence - able to challenge and develop teams
Comfortable in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment
Resilient, hands-on and solutions-focused

This is an opportunity to shape and evolve a purchasing function. A High-impact position with strong visibility across the business. It's a fast-paced environment with genuine opportunity for progression.

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