Job DescriptionAre you an experienced Purchasing and Logistics professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact? We’re recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing business for a Purchasing & Transport Manager to join their team on a fixed-term basis. This is a 9 month contract to start immediately. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you’ll take ownership of purchasing activities, supplier relationships, stock management, and transport operations, ensuring the smooth and cost-effective running of key business functions.
The Role
This is a varied and hands-on position that combines procurement, inventory control, and transport management. You’ll be responsible for maintaining an efficient supply chain, delivering cost savings, and ensuring operational excellence across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all purchasing and procurement activities, from sourcing suppliers through to ongoing supplier performance management.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating favourable terms and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitor and manage stock levels, ensuring materials and products are available to meet business requirements.
- Oversee transport operations, including vehicle scheduling, route planning, and day-to-day logistics coordination.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and all relevant transport regulations.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing & Transport Assistant.
- Produce regular reports on purchasing activity, stock levels, supplier performance, and transport operations.
- Work closely with internal teams to support operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
We’re looking for an organised and commercially minded professional with a proactive approach and a passion for driving efficiencies.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, logistics, or transport management role.
- Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
- Experience identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships.
- Hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience using ERP systems.
What’s in It for You?
- £35,000 – £37,000 pro rata
- Hybrid working with 2 days working from home
- 25 days holiday pro rata, plus Christmas shutdown
- Health scheme available from day one
- Early finish every Friday
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s , marital status, , , , , or . Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job
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