Senior purchasing manager

Job Description

Job Title:

Group Purchasing Manager / Head of Buying (Wholesale, Retail & eCommerce)


Location:

Telford


Salary:

£45,000-£55,000


The Opportunity

We are looking for an outstanding, data-driven Group Purchasing Manager / Head of Buying to join our Telford HQ. Reporting to senior management, you’ll lead our central purchasing function—overseeing a small team, managing supplier negotiations (China, UK, Europe), and using your analytical skills to drive aggressive cost reductions, better terms, and improved supply chain performance.


You’ll become the “face” of our purchasing team—owning supplier relationships, modernising our buying processes, and helping the business scale profitably.


Key Responsibilities


* Lead and centralise the purchasing function based in Telford


* Manage and develop a small team of existing employees (two) for best-in-class admin and buying support


* Take full ownership of supplier negotiations, contract renewals, and building strong, strategic supplier partnerships (especially China, UK, and Europe)


* Deliver aggressive cost savings, smarter purchasing decisions, and robust stock/inventory management