Ipswich - 2 days working from home offered after 6 months

Permanent

Circa £50,000 + up to 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Polkadotfrog as proud to be supporting a successful, people-focused business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and long-term career development, in their search for an experienced Purchasing Manager.

As the Purchasing Manager you'll be working within a fast-paced Sales & Purchasing department, where you will be responsible for leading the purchasing function, developing a high-performing team, managing stock and supplier relationships, and ensuring purchasing strategies support wider business objectives.

We're looking for a confident and approachable Purchasing Manager who enjoys developing people, building strong supplier partnerships and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities as the Purchasing Manager:

- Lead, motivate and develop the Purchasing team, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement.
- Take full accountability for the purchasing function, stock control and team output.
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiate favourable terms and review supplier performance.




- Oversee stock purchasing from both parent company and third-party suppliers.
- Manage import procedures and ensure productive stock availability.
- Work closely with the Logistics team to coordinate transport, warehouse capacity and incoming stock.

The successful Purchasing Manager will have:

- Previous experience in a Purchasing Manager or similar leadership role.
- Proven experience managing and developing teams within a purchasing or supply chain environment.
- Knowledge of purchasing, stock management, logistics and transport coordination.
- Experience of import procedures and supplier management.
- A successful track record of negotiating with suppliers.
- Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across all areas of the business.

You’ll be joining a well-established business that genuinely values its people. Teamwork, trust and long-term career development are at the heart of the organisation's culture, with a strong focus on recognising achievements, supporting professional growth and creating an environment where people can thrive.

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