Job Description:

🚀 Ready to Take Ownership of a High-Impact Purchasing & Inventory Manager Role?

We're partnering with a leading manufacturer with big growth plans to find a talented Purchasing & Inventory Manager to oversee the procurement of raw materials, packaging, and production goods while maintaining efficient inventory levels.

This is more than just a procurement role - it's a strategic position at the heart of the business, where your decisions directly impact production, profitability, and growth.

🎯 What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of the management team, you'll take full ownership of purchasing and inventory management, ensuring the right materials are in place at the right time - and at the right cost.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Build & manage supplier relationships, ensuring reliability, quality, and value
• Develop smart purchasing strategies to secure high-quality materials at competitive prices
• Maintain optimal stock levels, balancing availability with cost control and waste reduction
• Lead contract negotiations, delivering strong commercial outcomes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Production, Finance & Quality teams
• Own forecasting & budgeting, aligning procurement with production plans
• Drive supply chain performance, resolving issues proactively
• Oversee warehouse utilisation to maximise efficiency
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety, and sustainability regulations
• Analyse performance data and present actionable insights to leadership
• Lead and develop your team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

🧠 What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines analytical thinking with strong commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-driven approach.

✅ Your Experience

• Extensive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain, ideally in manufacturing
• Strong understanding of inventory management, demand forecasting, and stock control
• Experience with BOMs, MRP, or inventory systems
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage suppliers effectively
• Previous team leadership or management experience

💡 Your Skills

• Highly numerate and analytical, with excellent problem-solving ability
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Advanced Excel and system proficiency
• Able to work independently while influencing across teams
• Flexible, hands-on mindset with a drive for continuous improvement

🎁 What's in It for You?

• ✅ Competitive salary
• ✅ Hybrid working (after probation period - 3/2 split)
• ✅ Monday-Friday (8am-4pm), 37.5 hours/week
• ✅ Company bonus scheme
• ✅ Pension scheme
• ✅ Employee discounts
• ✅ Long service awards
• ✅ Free on-site parking

🌟 Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-visibility and high-impact role within a growing, quality-focused business where your ideas and leadership will make a real difference.

If you're ready to take ownership, drive efficiency, and shape a best-in-class procurement function, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now and take the next step in your career!

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.