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Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Frome that is actively looking to recruit a Purchasing Manager a fast-paced manufacturing and product development environment on a permanent basis.
What you will be doing:
As a commercially minded procurement professional you will have experience working within packaging, materials sourcing, and supplier management. You will play a key role in delivering cost-effective packaging solutions, supporting new product development projects, and ensuring supply chain resilience.
  • Source and deliver packaging solutions aligned to commercial targets
  • Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supply agreements
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
  • Identify and onboard new suppliers, ensuring risk is managed effectively
  • Support new product development with accurate and detailed packaging briefs
  • Ensure quotations are received within KPI timelines and meet budget requirements
  • Risk assess supply chain options and escalate issues where necessary
  • Track and manage samples for testing and approvals
  • Maintain accurate pricing and supplier data within internal systems
  • Provide regular project updates to stakeholders
  • Attend supplier meetings and communicate outcomes clearly
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety standards
What you need to succeed:
  • Previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement role
  • Experience within packaging or manufacturing (desirable)
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
  • Commercially aware with a strong cost focus
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Proactive, solutions-focused and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communicator and team player
What you will receive:
  • Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:30 (45-minute lunch)
  • Friday: 08:30 - 15:45 (45-minute lunch)
  • £40,000 salary
  • Hybrid working (post-training)
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Opportunity to gain experience within a dynamic and commercially driven environment
What you need to do next:
If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on sarah. elliott@ thrivegroup.co.uk or contact me on 01225 632666 to discuss further.
Thrive group are acting as an Employment Agency with respect to this vacancy.
If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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Location:
Frome
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Business

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