Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Ipswich - 2 days working from home offered after 6 months
Permanent

Circa £50,000 + up to 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Polkadotfrog as proud to be supporting a successful, people-focused business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and long-term career development, in their search for an experienced Purchasing Manager.

As the Purchasing Manager you'll be working within a fast-paced Sales & Purchasing department, where you will be responsible for leading the purchasing function, developing a high-performing team, managing stock and supplier relationships, and ensuring purchasing strategies support wider business objectives.

We're looking for a confident and approachable Purchasing Manager who enjoys developing people, building strong supplier partnerships and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities as the Purchasing Manager:

• Lead, motivate and develop the Purchasing team, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement.
• Take full accountability for the purchasing function, stock control and team output.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate favourable terms and review supplier performance.
• Oversee stock purchasing from both parent company and third-party suppliers.
• Manage import procedures and ensure...