Total 14 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU

Your new company
A leading engineering manufacturing company based in Trafford Park is seeking a dynamic and energetic Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager to lead their function. This business has earned a great name for themselves and is a market leader within their industry.

Your new role
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for all sourcing activity on behalf of the organisation, and will primarily be focused around purchasing raw materials, though there will still be an element of indirect procurement. Managing a Junior Buyers, the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for the team performance and savings targets.

The Purchasing Manager will work with stakeholders across the business to establish procurement needs, and you will be able to read technical engineering drawings.

In this role, you will strive to deliver tangible cost savings and drive efficiencies for the company, thus improving bottom line profits. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven procurement and purchasing professional to join a globally recognised company and make the necessary changes to optimise performance levels and cost savings. This will involve reviewing current spend levels and supplier base and analysing the market to identify commercial opportunities to ensure that all suppliers are fit for purpose and delivering the best value. You will also review and manage the performance of contracts.

Please note that this role is based in the office 5 days per week and does not offer hybrid working.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Prior procurement experience from within an engineering manufacturing environment
• Ability to read technical engineering drawings (essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership experience
• A confident negotiator
• Good level of IT skills including Microsoft Office

What you'll get in return

• A competitive starting salary of circa £50,000 depending on experience, with the potential for slightly higher for exceptional candidates
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 days Christmas and New Year shutdown period
• Christmas party and summer party
• The opportunity to grow and develop your procurement career within a global business

What you need to do now
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Your new company
A globally renowned manufacturing company with an excellent reputation is seeking an experienced Strategic Group Buyer of Directs to join their team in North Manchester.

Your new role
Working within the Direct Procurement team, the Strategic Buyer will be responsible for leading on negotiations with suppliers to deliver the best value for money, without compromising on the quality of products or service level. You will be responsible for delivering KPIs relating to cost, quality, service and continuity of material supply throughout the supply chain. Working closely with the Purchasing Manager, you will devise and develop procurement strategies within your category area which will help to achieve company goals and objectives. The Buyer will keep a close working relationship with suppliers and key stakeholders, which will entail semi-regular travel to mainland Europe.
You will strive to reduce risk within the supply chain, which will involve carrying out supplier risk assessments and you will ensure that supply agreements are based upon formal terms and conditions.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience of working in a strategic procurement / purchasing role
• MUST have direct procurement experience
• Extensive experience of negotiating commercial terms with suppliers
• Strong stakeholder engagement and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of / experience using SAP and other IT systems
• Commercially astute
• Experienced with devising procurement strategies
• Willingness to travel to mainland Europe as and when required

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary of up to £48,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Extra days off for 100% attendance
• Access to private health insurance
• Competitive pension contributions up to 8%
• Private pension scheme
• Hybrid working options - 50% home, 50% office

What you need to do now
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Your new company
A leading engineering manufacturing company based in Trafford Park is seeking a dynamic and energetic Purchasing Manager to lead their function. This business has earned a great name for themselves and is a market leader within their industry.

Your new role
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for all sourcing activity on behalf of the organisation, and will primarily be focused around purchasing raw materials, though there will still be an element of indirect procurement. Leading a team of 2 Buyers, the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for the team performance and savings targets.

The Purchasing Manager will work with stakeholders across the business to establish procurement needs, and you will be able to read technical engineering drawings.

In this role, you will strive to deliver tangible cost savings and drive efficiencies for the company, thus improving bottom line profits. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven procurement and purchasing professional to join a globally recognised company and make the necessary changes to optimise performance levels and cost savings. This will involve reviewing current spend levels and supplier base and analysing the market to identify commercial opportunities to ensure that all suppliers are fit for purpose and delivering the best value. You will also review and manage the performance of contracts.

Please note that this role is based in the office 5 days per week.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Prior procurement experience from within an engineering manufacturing environment
• Ability to read technical engineering drawings (essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident negotiator
• Good level of IT skills including Microsoft Office

What you'll get in return

• A competitive starting salary of circa £50,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with some days to be saved for Christmas shutdown period)
• Christmas party and summer party
• The opportunity to grow and develop your procurement career within a global business

What you need to do now
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Your new company
A £multi-billion company operating in the healthcare industry is seeking short-term procurement support within the FM Procurement team. The organisation is based in Manchester but they operate on a hybrid working pattern, with just 1-2 days per week required in their modern office space.

Your new role
The FM Procurement Manager will be responsible for supporting the tendering activity within the facilities management space, predominantly on the hard FM side of things. You will also support the Head of FM Procurement with developing sourcing initiatives relating to FM spend. You will work closely with the property and estates teams to establish their spend requirements, and you will strive to deliver optimal value for money for the organisation. Most of the procurement activity will be done through the use of established frameworks, so you will need to be familiar with purchasing from frameworks.

This role is anticipated to last 3-4 months, though timescales may vary depending on business need.

What you'll need to succeed

• An extensive background in FM procurement, ideally gained within the private sector
• Strong commercial acumen
• A confident negotiator with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Stakeholder management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ideally, you will be CIPS qualified
• Available to commit to a minimum of a 3 months contract

What you'll get in return

• A competitive daily rate of up to £500 per day, depending on experience level
• A 3 month contract opportunity with a highly successful and well-known business
• Flexible and hybrid working pattern, with only 1-2 days required in the office

What you need to do now
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A new opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Category Manager to join a reputable Public Sector organisation in Greater Manchester on a 3-month contract.

The Role:

• You will lead on procurement projects to achieve optimal value for money on behalf of the organisation
• Prepare tender documentation and manage full processes above threshold
• Support procurement strategy delivery within assigned category areas
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure value for money is achieved

You will need to succeed:

• A strong background in public sector procurement
• PCR2015 / FTS knowledge
• MCIPS or working towards would be desirable
• Available at short notice to start this contract

In return you will receive:
£400 - 450 per day depending on experience. This role is inside scope of IR35. The role is working on a hybrid basis, so you have the option to work from home up to 4 days per week - giving you lots of flexibility!

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Your new company
My Public Sector body acts as an independent regulator within the healthcare sector.

OverviewThe Procurement Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring that the client obtains value for money from its contracts while adhering to the Procurement Act 2023. This position involves managing procurement projects, maintaining compliance, and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.
Main Responsibilities

1. Procurement Project Delivery:
   • Lead and oversee various procurement projects, including tenders and framework call-offs, in alignment with the Procurement Act 2023.
2. Guidance and Implementation:
   • Contribute to the implementation and guidance related to changes brought about by the Procurement Act 2023.
3. Efficient and Compliant Processes:
   • Ensure that all procurement processes are efficient, legally compliant, and effective in delivering value for money.
4. Policy Maintenance:
   • Maintain and update the organisation's Procurement Policy.
5. Training and Development:
   • Develop, maintain, and deliver training sessions on procurement practices for staff.
6. Stakeholder Relationships:
   • Build strong relationships with colleagues involved in the procurement process to promote best practices.
7. Issue Escalation and Resolution:
   • Act as the point of contact for resolving procurement issues.
8. Transparency Requirements:
   • Ensure transparency throughout the procurement process.
9. Guidance to Team Members:
   • Provide advice and guidance to other members of the Procurement Team.
10. System Support:
    • Support the updating or replacement of the finance and procurement system.
11. Adherence to Management Systems and Policies:
    • Apply relevant management systems, procedures, and policies related to staff management, risk management, health and safety, information security, and business continuity.
12. Safeguarding and Sustainability:
    • Understand and apply safeguarding policy and contribute to sustainability initiatives.
13. Additional Duties:
    • Undertake any other reasonable duties assigned from time to time.

Person SpecificationEssential Criteria

• Knowledge:
  • Familiarity with the Procurement Act 2023.
• Qualifications:
  • Either qualified as a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and capability.
• Experience:
  • Proven experience of procuring a range of goods and services.
• Skills:
  • Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft packages (Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to establish credibility.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills for building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Flexibility to prioritise work and adapt to changing priorities without missing deadlines.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex information to diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience:
  • Experience of procuring IT services.
  • Involvement in continuous improvement projects, including business process re-engineering and change management.
  • Participation in ERP system implementation.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
A renowned, award-winning social housing organisation in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced public-sector procurement expert to join their friendly high-performing team. The company places great value on delivering social value into local communities, so it's nice knowing that you will be joining a company who genuinely care about making a positive impact on society. This is a 12 month fixed-term contract opportunity. Only 1 day per fortnight required in the office, with occasional travel to other sites required.

Your new role
The Category Manager will be responsible for the 'Tech and Corporate Services' category and will manage the consistent delivery of high quality, value for money services through an efficient procurement service. You will manage the end-to-end procurement process, which will entail working with key stakeholders to establish specifications, through to contract negotiation, bid evaluations, contract award and contract management. As Category Manager, you will work on high value procurements up to £25m in line with public contract regulations, all the while delivering the best value for money.

You will build and maintain strong commercial relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders. Working with internal stakeholders, you will provide sound procurement guidance and advice on sourcing options which deliver value for money, and then will manage the tender process from start to finish, ensuring best practice, PCR2015 compliance, and mitigating contractual risk.

This role is predominantly home-based, but you will be expected to attend the Manchester office around 1 day per fortnight, along with semi-regular visits to the company's other sites in the Northwest.

What you'll need to succeed

• Prior experience in public-sector procurement, ideally gained within a social housing environment
• Demonstrable experience in category management activities
• Understanding of Public Contract Regulations (PCR2015)
• Good IT skills - particularly within MS Office
• CIPS qualified or working towards
• Category experience ideally within Technology/ICT or Corporate Services

What you'll get in return

• Competitive starting salary of £46,700
• 32 days holiday + bank holidays (plus option to buy more and earn more with long service!)
• VERY competitive pension scheme, matched up to 10%
• Flexible working
• Healthcare cash plan including dental cover, 24hr private GP access, optical care, physiotherapy, and so much more
• Dedicated annual budget / investment in your own learning and development
• Access to lots of discounts and offers

What you need to do now
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Your new company
Do you want to work for an organisation where its people are genuinely at the heart of everything it does, and who are committed to delivering an exceptional service? Due to an increased workload and a strong pipeline of work, my client is looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Officer to join their team to support with contract administration and contract management.

This role is for a 3 year fixed-term contract, with a possibility of a permanent role thereafter.

Your new role
The Contracts Officer will be responsible for managing the performance of a number of key contracts across the IT team. Working closely with the procurement team, you will ensure that the performance of all IT contracts is monitored closely and that sufficient KPI and SLA tracking systems are in place. You will work closely with suppliers and manage these business critical relationships, which will involve arranging and attending supplier meetings and representing the organisation.

As the Contracts Officer, you will also manage software licence renewals with stakeholders to ensure that licencing requirements are met. In this role, you will manage and update the contracts database to ensure data accuracy.

You will also support tendering activities such as preparing documentation and liaising with the relevant stakeholders. The Contract Officer will work with key stakeholders on ITTs, SQ completions and tender evaluations.


What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a contract officer / contract management role, ideally gained within the public sector, although private sector backgrounds will also be considered
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong knowledge of contract policy, process and procedures
• Experience of managing contract performance
• Ideally, you will be CIPS qualified

What you'll get in return

• Competitive starting salary between £33,900 - £38,200 with annual salary reviews
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + extra days for Christmas closure
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working scheme with 3 days per week from home
• Competitive pension contribution scheme
• LOTS of exciting discounts on things like gym memberships, travel, retail stores and more
• Discount on travel passes, as well as cycle to work scheme
• Annual staff awards scheme
• 24/7 access to free and confidential counselling and wellbeing support, as well as free occupational health support

What you need to do now
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Your new company
Working for one of the largest and most successful distribution companies of its kind in the UK, this business is a globally renowned wholesaler with an excellent reputation, and they are on the lookout for an indirect procurement specialist to join them and help deliver cost savings and drive value for money within their indirect spend. Based in Salford, they are easily accessible by car or by public transport due to great surrounding transport links.

Your new role
The Indirect Procurement Manager / Senior Buyer will be responsible for the indirect spend within the company, ranging from anything from utilities contracts, to technology spend, right through to stationery and teabags! The role is a new position within the company structure, so there will be lots of opportunities for you to identify 'quick wins' for immediate cost savings and help to deliver better value for money. The business sources from all over the world currently and they are in the process of formalising and centralising company expenditure, so it's a crucial time to be joining the company. This business has sites and distribution centres all around the UK, so you will be liaising with stakeholders around the country to ensure a smooth and efficient process, but one which is streamlined and cost-effective. The Procurement Manager will need to effectively manage and liaise with a variety of stakeholders, both internally and externally, which will involve strategic negotiations, so you will need to be a confident communicator with good influencing skills.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a similar role such as a Senior Buyer, Procurement Manager, Category Manager etc
• Previous track record of delivering cost savings within indirect spend in the private sector
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

What you'll get in return

• A competitive starting salary between £50-55K depending on experience, to be reviewed after initial 6 month period
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working policy (2 days per week working from home)
• Free on-site parking in Salford
• AMAZING company culture (which is why there is such low staff turnover)
• Ongoing development and career progression opportunities

What you need to do now
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Your new company
A unique opportunity to work for a leading manufacturing organisation who've won multiple awards and are a leader in their field. An outstanding opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to utilise their expertise working for an established and reputable business.
Your new role

• Reporting directly into the Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for implementing and developing sourcing strategies across a complex portfolio of commodities.
• You will ensure that the sourcing strategy is aligned with the parent companies' procurement strategy across all areas of responsibility.
• Utilising your strategic procurement experience, you will identify cost savings by developing relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders within the business.
• Responsible for the measurement and reporting of all key supplier metrics and KPI's across the portfolio of commodities.
• Builds and maintains information on supply market and key suppliers. Provides market trends and cost analysis/modelling to internal networks to improve long term cost position, drive best practices and ensure reliable supply.

What you\'ll need to succeed

• 4-5 years relevant experience working in a procurement role within Defence, Aerospace or Land Systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Impressive track record of cost savings within a manufacturing environment.
• Significant experience of using and developing the use of SAP or other MRP systems.
• Proficient within MS Excel.
• Experienced of dealing with complex contracts.
• Strong stakeholder management/negotiation skills.
• Flexible attitude, team worker and ability to work under own initiative.
• Resilient individual.

What you\'ll get in return

• Competitive salary £60,000-£75,000 (DOE)
• Hybrid working options (2 days working from home)
• Death in service x4 salary.
• 25 days holiday + public holidays.
• 7% employer pension contribution.
• Early finish on a Friday.

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Your new company
You will be working for a well-known financial services organisation who are going through a rapid period of growth due to recent success. A well-respected company who've won multiple awards and are a leader in their field. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow working within an experienced procurement team who have a supportive culture working in the heart of the city centre in modern offices.
Your new role

• Reporting directly into the Procurement Manager, you will lead on the implementation and development of procurement strategies to achieve cost savings for the business.
• Manage the 3rd party supplier base across the group including activities such as supplier selection and onboarding of all new suppliers whilst adhering to FCA regulations.
• Ensure that all suppliers selected are managed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Agree and implement any operational resilience requirements across the business critical suppliers.
• Ensure all contracts are compliant with FCA regulations and ICO requirements.
• Cradle-to-grave procurement including working on complex tendering activities.

What you\'ll need to succeed

• Minimum of 4 years of procurement experience which includes full account management, contract management and negotiation.
• Experience working in a procurement role under FCA regulations.
• CIPS qualified or degree qualified
• Strong negotiation skills
• Analytical
• Keen eye for detail
• Self-starter
• Adaptable and versatile character

What you\'ll get in return

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working available
• Flexible working hours
• 26 days holiday + public holidays
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Constant development opportunities including upskilling courses and CIPS funded

What you need to do now
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Your new company
A well-known organisation within the public sector who has an excellent reputation in the Northwest. They have recently been in the local press about an exciting new project they have undertaken. They offer hybrid and flexible working, career progression, a friendly and supportive team, as well as a generous benefits package.
Your new role
You will be leading and managing a defined portfolio of commodities and to act as the primary commercial representative for those commodities to deliver savings; improved performance; the best whole life cost and minimised risk to the organisation.
What you\'ll need to succeed
- Previous public sector procurement experience is essential
- Experience within FM & IT/Tech categories is essential
- Experience managing OJEU tenders
- Experience of end to end procurement
- Knowledge and understanding of PCR2015
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Ability to work independently and self-motivate
- High level of communication and negotiation skills
- Stakeholder management experience
What you\'ll get in return
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working
- Career progression
- Generous pension package
What you need to do now
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Your new company

A fantastic opportunity to work for a leading and renowned food manufacturing organisation who have over 4,000 employees across the UK with over 15 manufacturing sites. If you are a experienced Procurement professional who has indirect procurement experience then this could be the perfect opportunity for you to elevate your career and grow with a reputable business.

Your new role

• Reporting directly into the Head of Procurement you will take the lead on implementing and developing the sourcing strategy to deliver value for the business.
• Manage multiple stakeholders across a wide range of indirect categories whilst being involved with resolving operational issues within each category.
• You will focus on developing and procuring a number of categories which will include MHE - forklifts. Returnables - pallets, MRO Parts, Couriers, Water - incoming, effluent and Lab Consumables & Services.

What you\'ll need to succeed

• To succeed in this role it is essential to have indirect procurement experience in one of the above categories.
• Strong stakeholder management/negotiation skills
• Ideally you will have experience supporting Operations/Manufacturing Teams through indirect sourcing strategies.
• Ability to 'think outside the box'

What you\'ll get in return

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 (DOE)
• Fully remote working
• £5460 car allowance
• 25 days holiday + public holidays
• 5% bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Option to buy & sell holidays

What you need to do now
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Your new company
A well-known organisation within the public sector who has an excellent reputation in the Northwest. They have recently been in the local press about an exciting new project they have undertaken. They offer hybrid and flexible working, career progression, a friendly and supportive team, as well as a generous benefits package.
Your new role
You will be leading and managing a defined portfolio of commodities and to act as the primary commercial representative for those commodities to deliver savings; improved performance; the best whole life cost and minimised risk to the organisation.
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous public sector procurement experience is essential
- Experience within FM & IT/Tech categories is essential
- Experience managing OJEU tenders
- Experience of end to end procurement
- Knowledge and understanding of PCR2015
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Ability to work independently and self-motivate
- High level of communication and negotiation skills
- Stakeholder management experience
What you'll get in return
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working
- Career progression
- Generous pension package
What you need to do now
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