Purchasing Manager

East Sussex, onsite

Up to £45,000

The Company

An award-winning family-run business specialising in the Beauty and Personal Care sector. They are specialist Manufacturers within their field, operating with a global network of suppliers and customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire Purchasing team and will have 2 direct reports, driving procurement strategy within this dynamic industry.

What's on Offer? (Attractive Benefits and Working Hours)

* Free parking is provided onsite.

* Working hours are 8 am to 4 pm (Monday - Thursday) and 8 am to 3 pm on Friday

* 23 days annual holiday, with the allowance increasing each year of service.

* Access to an enhanced profit scheme.

* Enhanced adoption and paternity pay benefits.

What will you do as a Purchasing Manager

* Managing and mentoring a team of 2 Purchasing Assistants

* Responsible for accurate forecasting and robust demand planning to meet production needs.

* Preparing and presenting monthly cost evaluation and supplier performance reports

* Ensuring strict adherence to compliance, regulatory standards, and environmental requirements within the supply chain.

* Sourcing and skilfully negotiating contracts with international suppliers, necessary travel for visits when required.

What will you need to be a Purchasing Manager

* Dedicated Purchasing experience (ideally within a manufacturing or FMCG environment).

* High competence with Excel and other relevant systems; prior science or chemistry knowledge is desirable

* Proven ability to accurately forecast requirements and schedule purchasing with complex global suppliers.

* Must be comfortable and willing to be based on-site 5 days a week in East Sussex.

* A Supply Chain qualification (e.g., CIPS or similar) is required.

Job Number 10244