Purchasing Manager

East Sussex, onsite

Up to £45,000

 The Company

An award-winning family-run business specialising in the Beauty and Personal Care sector. They are specialist Manufacturers within their field, operating with a global network of suppliers and customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire Purchasing team and will have 2 direct reports, driving procurement strategy within this dynamic industry.

 

What’s on Offer? (Attractive Benefits and Working Hours)

  • Free parking is provided onsite.
  • Working hours are 8 am to 4 pm (Monday – Thursday) and 8 am to 3 pm on Friday
  • 23 days annual holiday, with the allowance increasing each year of service.
  • Access to an enhanced profit scheme.
  • Enhanced adoption and paternity pay benefits.

 

What will you do as a Purchasing Manager

  • Managing and mentoring a team of 2 Purchasing Assistants
  • Responsible for accurate forecasting and robust demand planning to meet production needs.
  • Preparing and presenting monthly cost evaluation and supplier performance reports
  • Ensuring strict adherence to compliance, regulatory standards, and environmental requirements within the supply chain.
  • Sourcing and skillfully negotiating contracts with international suppliers, necessary travel for visits when required.

 

What will you need to be a Purchasing Manager

  • Dedicated Purchasing experience (ideally within a manufacturing or FMCG environment).
  • High competence with Excel and other relevant systems; prior science or chemistry knowledge is desirable
  • Proven ability to accurately forecast requirements and schedule purchasing with complex global suppliers.
  • Must be comfortable and willing to be based on-site 5 days a week in East Sussex.
  • A Supply Chain qualification (e.g., CIPS or similar) is required.

 

 

Job Number 10244