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 skilfully 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