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Purchasing Manager

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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Market related
Permanent
Supply Chain

Purchasing Manager

Gloucestershire

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance

Engineering and Manufacturing

Hybrid

 

My client who are a global engineering and manufacturing business are currently seeking a Purchasing Manager at their Gloucestershire based head office.

 

Responsibilities – Purchasing Manager

  • Lead, develop and support a team of Buyers, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development and support functions, ensuring capability growth, clear accountability, and high performance through coaching, mentoring and structured development plans.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for purchasing-related issues within the team, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement in decision-making processes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Quality and other internal stakeholders to support early engagement, alignment, and improved procurement outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain sourcing strategies with a three-year outlook, ensuring alignment with business objectives, Global Procurement strategies, sustainability goals and risk mitigation plans.
  • Support Buyers in leading supplier relationship management activities, fostering long-term partnerships and ensuring supplier performance aligns with expectations across Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation and Sustainability (QCDIS).
  • Support the purchasing aspects of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Value Stream activities, enabling early supplier involvement and timely material readiness.
  • Oversee and coordinate tendering, cost analysis and whole-life value assessments to ensure robust sourcing decisions and best Value for Money.
  • Ensure continuity of supply through effective operational oversight and by resolving issues that impact procurement execution or supplier performance, including invoice payments and other cross-functional department activities.

 

Qualifications / Experience – Purchasing Manager

  • Proven experience in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management with team leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Proven track record in leading purchasing-related change and project management initiatives.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing at multiple organisational levels.
  • In-depth knowledge of purchasing systems, policies, and best practices.
  • Exposure to international procurement operations and supplier networks.
  • Understanding of import/export procedures and documentation.

 

What we can offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • Car Allowance
  • 27 days Annual leave + bank holidays
  • Private Healthcare
  • Enhanced pension plan
  • Share ownership plan

 

For more information on this role please contact Nick Sollis on 01453 829767 or [email protected]

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