Interim Purchasing Manager

Our Client are seeking an interim Purchasing Manager to play a key role in their operations, overseeing procurement, supplier management, and cost optimisation. This hands-on role ensures materials and components are delivered on time to support production and sales, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive team within a growing and dynamic organisation.

This Hybrid role will require visits to offices in High Wycombe and Wimborne, Dorset. This will be a fixed term contract up to 12 months

The ideal candidate will have experience using ERP systems, SAP and Excel and will be comfortable managing a portfolio that will be growing to around £9 million by 2029 and hold at least 5 years purchasing experience. It will offering a salary of up to £55,000 dependent on experience plus bonus.

Key Responsibilities for the Purchasing Manager role are:

* Oversee all purchasing operations, including day-to-day ordering, stock control, and ERP data accuracy.

* Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely, in-full deliveries.

* Negotiate contracts, resolve supplier concerns, and monitor supplier performance.

* Plan and schedule materials to meet production and sales requirements, managing risks to minimise disruption.

* Monitor inventory levels, minimise obsolete stock, and support stock checks and audits.

* Collaborate with internal teams, including planning, operations, and finance, to ensure smooth procurement processes.

* Produce regular purchasing, inventory, and performance reports for management.

* Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes, efficiency, and supplier performance.

* Day to day order management and management of deliveries

* Happy to travel between 2 locations
- High Wycombe and Wimborne Dorset.

Skills required for the Purchasing Manager role are:

* Proven procurement/purchasing experience, ideally in manufacturing or supply chain.

* Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

* Commercially aware, organised, and able to work independently.

* ERP system knowledge and strong attention to detail; understanding of lean manufacturing principles advantageous.

* Collaborative, motivated, and able to thrive in a dynamic team environment.

* An understanding of lean manufacturing principles

* Project management skills

Benefits:

* Annual bonus – 10%

* Death in service

* 22 days’ holiday

* Health cash plan

* Hybrid working

* Supporting CPD

If you’re a proactive, results-driven purchasing professional looking for your next challenge, apply today to join a company where your expertise will make a real impact