Ready to Take Ownership of a High-Impact Purchasing & Inventory Manager Role? We're partnering with a leading manufacturer with big growth plans to find a talented Purchasing & Inventory Manager to oversee the procurement of raw materials, packaging, and production goods while maintaining efficient inventory levels. This is more than just a procurement role - it's a strategic position at the heart of the business, where your decisions directly impact production, profitability, and growth. 🎯 What You'll Be Doing As a key member of the management team, you'll take full ownership of purchasing and inventory management, ensuring the right materials are in place at the right time - and at the right cost. 🔑 Key Responsibilities Build & manage supplier relationships, ensuring reliability, quality, and value Develop smart purchasing strategies to secure high-quality materials at competitive prices Maintain optimal stock levels, balancing availability with cost control and waste reduction Lead contract negotiations, delivering strong commercial outcomes Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Production, Finance & Quality teams Own forecasting & budgeting, aligning procurement with production plans Drive supply chain performance, resolving issues proactively Oversee warehouse utilisation to maximise efficiency Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety, and sustainability regulations Analys...