Purchasing manager

Purchasing Manager – Leading Hospitality Supplier - Manchester – £60K + Benefits

My client is a well-established hospitality supplier with a brilliant reputation.

They are seeking a Purchasing Manager to join their team. The successful Purchasing Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing purchasing strategies that ensure product availability, cost competitiveness, and supplier performance. Working closely with Operations, Sales, Finance, and Logistics teams, you will play a key role in supporting business growth while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.

This is the perfect role for a high performing Purchasing Manager looking to join a reputable business who can offer greater responsibility and exposure, in order to progress their career.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Source, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts to achieve best value and service levels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and manufacturers.
• Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and industry developments to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Manage stock purchasing to ensure optimum inventory levels and product availability.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product quality standards.
• Work closely with finance teams to manage budgets, margins, and purchasing KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety regulations, and procurement best practices.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the purchasing team.

The Ideal Purchasing Manager Candidate:

• Proven experience in a purchasing role, ideally within FMCG, Foodservice, Hospitality or Wholesale.
• Must be well experienced managing large quantities of SKU’s.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical ability.
• Experience managing inventory, forecasting, and demand planning.
• Ability to build effective relationships across suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ERP/procurement systems.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com /