Purchasing Manager

A FMCG business is seeking a Purchasing Manager to join their team and play a pivotal role in shaping procurement strategies. This opportunity offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact by ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services, while working within a supportive environment that values collaboration and professional growth. The company is renowned for its commitment to employee development and offering flexible working opportunities to suit your individual needs.

This role is 3 days on-site and 2 WFH.

What You'll Do:

As a Purchasing Manager based in Bolton, you will be entrusted with overseeing the entire procurement function for the organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve:

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies that align with organisational objectives.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers.
• Monitoring market trends and analyse supplier performance data to inform decision-making processes.
• Collaborating closely with internal departments such as finance, operations, and production to understand requirements, forecast demand, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Managing the end-to-end procurement process.
• Evaluating existing suppliers regularly by c...