Purchasing & Transport Manager

Job Description Are you an experienced Purchasing and Logistics professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact? We're recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing business for a Purchasing & Transport Manager to join their team on a fixed-term basis. This is a 9 month contract to start immediately. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you'll take ownership of purchasing activities, supplier relationships, stock management, and transport operations, ensuring the smooth and cost-effective running of key business functions.

This is a varied and hands-on position that combines procurement, inventory control, and transport management. You'll be responsible for maintaining an efficient supply chain, delivering cost savings, and ensuring operational excellence across the business.

• Manage all purchasing and procurement activities, from sourcing suppliers through to ongoing supplier performance management.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating favourable terms and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor and manage stock levels, ensuring materials and products are available to meet business requirements.
• Oversee transport operations, including vehicle scheduling, route planning, and day-to-day logistics coordination.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and all relevant transport regulations.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing & Transport Assistant.
• Produce regular reports on purchasing activity, stock levels, supplier performance, and transport operations.
• Work closely with internal teams to support operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

We're looking for an organised and commercially minded professional with a proactive approach and a passion for driving efficiencies.

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, logistics, or transport management role.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Experience identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using ERP systems.

• £35,000 - £37,000 pro rata
• Hybrid working with 2 days working from home
• 25 days holiday pro rata, plus Christmas shutdown
• Health scheme available from day one
• Early finish every Friday

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's , marital status, , , , , or . Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job