Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Your new company
An experienced Purchasing Manager with a strong background in regulated manufacturing environments, responsible for driving efficient, cost-effective procurement operations aligned to business objectives. Operates as a self-sufficient procurement lead, balancing commercial targets with operational requirements to ensure continuity of supply and sustainable supplier performance.
Demonstrates a proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to manage a full purchasing function independently, while effectively engaging stakeholders across production, finance, and senior leadership.
Your new role
- Partnering with production teams to plan raw material requirements and maintain uninterrupted supply
- Managing end-to-end purchasing activity, including purchase orders, supplier coordination, and delivery tracking
- Processing and reconciling supplier invoices in line with delivery documentation
- Monitoring supplier pricing and reporting on cost fluctuations to senior management
- Managing returnable assets and ensuring timely recovery of supplier credits
- Developing and implementing purchasing strategies to drive value and cost efficiencies
- Maintaining optimal stock levels to support production continuity
- Identifying, sourcing, and onboarding new suppliers
- Leading contract negotiations and agreeing commercial terms
- Monitoring supplier performance and securing long-term supply agreements
- Managing purchasing budgets and approving spend in line with controls
- Analysing market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risk
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong communication skills, able to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Self-motivated and comfortable operating autonomously in a standalone role
- Proven decision-making capability, responding quickly to supply chain challenges
- Effective at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Skilled negotiator with a track record of securing competitive pricing and terms
- Strong commercial and analytical acumen, with the ability to assess costs, margins, and budgets
- Experienced in supplier relationship management, building long-term partnerships
- Familiarity with ERP systems
What you'll get in return
The opportunity to work in a well-respected, growing business, with an international reach
What you need to do now
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