Purchasing Manager

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Purchasing Manager

£55,000 | Northampton

Are you a Purchasing Manager with experience in a fast-paced telecommunications or product-led manufacturing environment, and confident using Sage?


We’re working with a well-established business in Northampton looking for someone to take ownership of site purchasing, driving supplier performance, cost reduction and material availability.


This is a hands-on role with real ownership and visibility across the business.


How will you make a difference?

  • Lead and implement purchasing strategies aligned to business goals
  • Source telecoms components, electronics, fibre and plastics globally
  • Manage supplier relationships, performance, quality and delivery
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts and commercial terms
  • Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement
  • Ensure material availability while optimising stock levels
  • Support forecasting and demand planning with internal teams
  • Oversee purchase orders and ensure compliance
  • Manage supplier risk and contingency planning
  • Support new product development and engineering change activity
  • Lead stock control and coordinate stock takes
  • Provide reporting and input into budgeting


What do we want to know about you?

  • Proven experience in a Purchasing Manager or senior procurement role
  • Background in telecommunications, electronics or similar environment
  • Experience sourcing from UK, Europe and the Far East
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
  • Proficiency in Sage (essential) and ERP systems
  • Commercially aware with a focus on cost and performance
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

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Location:
Northampton
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Business

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