Global Purchasing Lead

Global Purchasing Lead

Global Manufacturer

Northamptonshire

£48- 50,000

We’re working with a well‑established, global manufacturing business in Northamptonshire that wants a Buyer to take control of a fragmented, inconsistent spend area and champion sustainability.

They need someone who can centralise, challenge and effectively use buying power across the group.

• Pull together all group‑wide consumables spend (packaging, factory items, stationery, marketing bits – the lot)
• Drive proper supplier negotiations, creating structure and consistency rather than just shaving pennies
• Introduce a more centralised approach through systems and reporting (Dynamics 365 in place)
• Work with different sites globally to standardise what’s bought and how
• Manage stock levels to avoid overbuying, waste, or panic ordering
• Bring a sustainability lens into the supply chain – recycled, reusable, lower‑impact options
• Analyse logistics to reduce lead times and unnecessary cost
• Produce clear reporting on spend, savings, and market movement
• Get involved in sourcing higher‑value items (IT, equipment, etc.) and wider contract negotiation where needed

• Be a strong negotiator comfortable pushing suppliers and influencing internally
• Have experience managing indirect spend / consumables at scale
• Be confident working across multiple sites or regions
• Be organised enough to bring structure to something that currently lacks it
• Be comfortable travelling and building relationships in person (not hiding behind emails)