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Date Added: Fri 03/04/2026

Purchasing Manager

Dartford, UK
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Company: DENHOLM ASSOCIATES

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £50000.00 per annum

Does the idea of working for a global leader supplying the pharmaceutical and nutritional industries sound right for you?

This is not a usual pharmaceutical vacancy, this is a client who truly put their people first and will nurture talent to your full potential. The team is experienced and successful - looking for a new leader who is keen to expand their knowledge base and

If you are ready to take ownership of procurement and supplier management in a company that helps bring tomorrow's medications and nutritional products to life, you could be the perfect fit for our Purchasing Manager role.

We're looking for someone who has:

  • Experience in procurement and inventory management across an international portfolio of materials and services.
  • Knowledge of digital KANBAN or similar inventory systems.
  • Strong understanding of supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring.
  • Experience managing a small team, with the ability to provide guidance and support.
  • Familiarity with compliance, reporting, and ERP systems.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

You are:

  • Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
  • A proactive problem-solver who looks for opportunities to improve processes and supplier performance.
  • Confident in leading a team, supporting their development, and getting the best from people.
  • Able to communicate clearly and build strong relationships across functions and locations.
  • Comfortable taking ownership of projects and decisions, while ensuring alignment with business goals.

The good stuff:

  • Play a key role in procurement activities for new projects and regional initiatives.
  • Enjoy hybrid working options and flexible hours where possible.
  • A suite of benefits, not just a competitive salary and pension scheme, but, private medical and dental cover, ongoing incentives and bonus opportunities.
  • Access to ongoing training, development, and career progression.
  • Take advantage of long service awards, subsidised staff restaurant, and employee discounts.
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