Purchasing & Logistics Manager, Chemical Manufacturing
Location: Manchester
Salary: upto £55,000 (DOE)
Benefits: Impressive - Quarterly profit‑sharing incentives, 25 days holiday + BH, company pension
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Type: Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Supply Chain
The Role:
* Leading the procurement of raw materials, goods, and services, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and lead‑time requirements.
* Overseeing inbound logistics; including negotiation and management of freight providers etc.
* Managing supplier performance measurement and improvement plans.
* Direct stock management/MRP planning to optimise inventory levels and support production.
* Ensuring compliance with relevant trade and customs regulations for inbound shipments.
* Driving improvements in the forecasting process that benefit the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the Purchasing Department.
* Place and track purchase orders with CS (India).
* Confirming deliveries, schedules, and supply requirements for CS in India.
* Providing accurate data for quarterly business reviews.
* Monitoring supplier performance and escalating issues as required.
* Ensuring all purchasing activity meets quality, safety, and compliance standards.
* Translating departmental strategy into clear procurement and inbound logistics plans and objectives.
* Implementing processes and reporting mechanisms that track delivery of departmental initiatives (KPI's).
* Identifying market trends, supply chain risks, and opportunities to improve competitiveness.
* Ensuring sourcing strategies incorporate contingency planning to maintain business continuity.
* Developing and maintaining strong partnerships with strategic suppliers to secure quality and supply reliability.
* Representing the company in supplier negotiations, ensuring competitive cost, quality, and terms.
* Building collaborative relationships with internal departments to align supply with operational and strategic needs.
* Playing a key supporting role in developing the toll manufacture relationship with CS to meet the Company’s needs.
* Collaborating with internal teams (e.g., Commercial, Production, QC, Quality and Finance) to align purchasing and logistics with operational needs.
The Person:
* Will have proved procurement and inbound logistics management experience within a manufacturing setting.
* Proven track record in supplier relationship management, negotiation, and contract management.
* Knowledge of MRP systems and inventory optimisation.
* Strong understanding of international trade compliance and inbound freight processes.
* Demonstrable leadership and team management capability.
* Experience managing budgets, cost control, and procurement KPIs.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to optimise supply chain efficiency.
* Ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and logistics processes.
* The ideal applicant will have worked in a Chemical manufacturing setting (COMAH knowledge), not essential but preferred.
* The ideal applicant will have experience in risk management too (again not essential).
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