Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Frome that is actively looking to recruit a Purchasing Manager a fast-paced manufacturing and product development environment on a permanent basis.
What you will be doing:
As a commercially minded procurement professional you will have experience working within packaging, materials sourcing, and supplier management. You will play a key role in delivering cost-effective packaging solutions, supporting new product development projects, and ensuring supply chain resilience.
Source and deliver packaging solutions aligned to commercial targets
Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supply agreements
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Identify and onboard new suppliers, ensuring risk is managed effectively
Support new product development with accurate and detailed packaging briefs
Ensure quotations are received within KPI timelines and meet budget requirements
Risk assess supply chain options and escalate issues where necessary
Track and manage samples for testing and approvals
Maintain accurate pricing and supplier data within internal systems
Provide regular project updates to stakeholders
Attend supplier meetings and communicate outcomes clearly
Ensure compliance with health & safety standards What you need to succeed:
Previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement role
Experience within packaging or manufacturing (desirable)
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Commercially aware with a strong cost focus
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Proactive, solutions-focused and able to manage multiple priorities
Strong communicator and team player What you will receive:
Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:30 (45-minute lunch)
Friday: 08:30 - 15:45 (45-minute lunch)
£40,000 salary
Hybrid working (post-training)
Early finish on Fridays
Opportunity to gain experience within a dynamic and commercially driven environment What you need to do next:
If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on sarah. elliott@ (url removed) or contact me on (phone number removed) to discuss further.
Thrive group are acting as an Employment Agency with respect to this vacancy.
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