Purchasing Manager
Location: Lincolnshire
Setup: Primarily site-based, 5 days per week (potential flexibility for 4/1 for the right candidate)
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
The Opportunity
We're supporting a well‑established manufacturing business to appoint a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activity across key raw material categories.
This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll take ownership of feedstock sourcing, supplier relationships, and commercial negotiations, ensuring reliable supply and cost control to support production and business growth.
Working closely with the Commercial Director and wider operational teams, you'll manage a small purchasing team while also remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day buying activity, supplier engagement, and market analysis.
This opportunity would suit an experienced procurement professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with practical execution in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead procurement of raw materials used in manufacturing operations
* Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships across UK and international markets
* Monitor market trends and price movements to support commercial decision making
* Negotiate supplier agreements and manage ongoing commercial performance
* Ensure reliable supply of materials aligned with production requirements
* Analyse supplier capacity and manage risk across the supply chain
* Trade excess materials where commercially appropriate
* Lead, support and develop the purchasing team to deliver procurement objectives
* Work cross‑functionally with commercial, production and technical teams
What We're Looking For
* Proven procurement experience within manufacturing, FMCG or materials‑driven industries
* Strong background in raw material or feedstock purchasing
* Excellent supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
* Ability to analyse market trends and manage price volatility
* Leadership experience managing or supporting procurement teamsCommercial mindset with strong analytical and communication skills
Additional Information
* Site-based role in Lincolnshire with occasional supplier visits
* Standard working hours of 08:30 - 17:00 with some flexibility expected
* 28 days holiday plus standard pension (3% employee / 5% employer contribution)
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a stable, well‑respected manufacturing business with a strong culture and long employee tenure. The role offers genuine ownership of the procurement function, the chance to shape supplier strategy, and the opportunity to lead and develop a purchasing team within a supportive environment.
If you're an experienced procurement professional looking for a role where you can make a real commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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