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Senior Purchasing Manager - UK-Based Sports Manufacturer
Are you a dynamic and strategic purchasing professional looking for a brand-new challenge in a fast-growing, family-run business? Our client, a leading UK-based sports manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their procurement function.
The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to build and lead a purchasing department from the ground up, taking ownership of processes, people, and strategy within a thriving, ambitious organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Overhaul and consolidate the purchasing function to improve efficiency and performance.
- Implement a new purchasing system, ensuring seamless integration with business operations.
- Recruit, train, and onboard a new purchasing team, developing talent and fostering a high-performing culture.
- Manage day-to-day operations within the department, ensuring smooth procurement processes.
- Develop and strengthen supplier relationships to negotiate more competitive commercial terms.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to define and refine detailed product specifications.
- Drive cost savings, efficiency improvements, and supply chain resilience through strategic procurement initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in a senior purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role.
- Strong background in system implementation and process improvement.
- Experience in team management, recruitment, and staff development.
- A commercially astute negotiator with a track record of securing favourable supplier terms.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to develop detailed product specifications.
- Industry experience within manufacturing, sports, or related sectors is beneficial but not essential.
Why Join?
- A chance to build something from the ground up in a business that's going from strength to strength.
- A family-run company with a dynamic, people-focused culture.
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on a growing business and its future success.
?? Location: UK-based ?? Salary: Competitive + Benefits
If you're ready to lead, innovate, and transform, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of an exciting journey!
