An established and well-regarded manufacturing business based in Fareham is looking to appoint an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee and manage the procurement of materials and inventory critical to production and customer delivery.
This is a key role within the business, responsible for ensuring material availability, supplier performance, cost control and stock accuracy, while leading and developing a small purchasing function. As Purchasing Manager, you will take ownership of purchasing operations, stock control and supplier management, working closely with production and sales teams to support business performance and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end purchasing process to ensure materials are available to meet production and sales demand
Run and maintain stock requisition and planning processes
Ensure inventory accuracy, including stock takes and month-end adjustments
Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and negative stock issues
Expedite late deliveries and manage supplier performance
Negotiate pricing, lead times, delivery schedules and payment terms with suppliers
Drive supplier consolidation and re-sourcing initiatives to improve efficiency and cost
Ensure vendor lead times and system data are accurate and up to date
Lead, support and motivate a Purchasing Assistant
Support continuous improvement across purchasing and inventory processes
Work collaboratively with other departments to meet operational objectives
Skills & Knowledge Required
Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of MRP systems and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
Strong time management and decision-making ability
Confident negotiator with suppliers
Intermediate IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Customer-focused mindset, understanding the impact of materials availability on service levels
Experience using Navision or Microsoft Dynamics (desirable)
CIPS qualification or willingness to work towards CIPS (desirable)
Salary and Benefits
£40,000 depending on experience
Permanent, full-time position
Mon-Thurs 8.00am - 4.30pm, Fri 8.00am - 1.00pm - 37 hours or slight variation of
Company Pension
On Site Parking
On-site role in Fareham with a stable and supportive employer
Opportunity to play a key role in a growing manufacturing operation
If you’re an experienced Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer ready to take ownership of a critical function within a manufacturing business, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career