Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing
Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager
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Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
£45,000 - £50,000 Per Annum + Excellent Benefits! (See Below)
We at JKR are recruiting for a Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager to join our client, a fast-growing manufacturing company in Gloucestershire!
This is a key leadership role responsible for the company's purchasing, supplier management, and stores functions, ensuring the reliable, compliant, and cost-effective supply of materials, consumables, and services. Working closely with Production, Operations, and Finance, the role will lead supplier strategy, drive continuous improvement, and ensure purchasing activity meets AS9100 quality requirements.
Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage the purchase ordering process for all stock and non-stock items, ensuring compliance and ERP/MRP accuracy
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for commercial and operational issues
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts, reviewing and interpreting terms and conditions to protect the company’s commercial position
- Monitor supplier delivery performance, escalating and resolving issues that affect production schedules
- Conduct regular supplier audits and reviews, maintaining an approved supplier list in line with AS9100 requirements
- Ensure stock levels are effectively managed to meet production requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete stock
- Work with the Stores team to oversee goods in/out processes, stock rotation, and accurate record keeping
- Lead, develop, and performance-manage the Stores team, ensuring effective warehouse operations and compliance with health and safety requirements
- Track and progress subcontractor orders, ensuring timely delivery and accurate order book updates
- Coordinate with Production and Operations to understand demand and ensure materials are available on time
- Provide clear, accurate reporting to senior management on purchasing activity, supplier performance, cost savings, and stock status
- Identify and lead process improvement and cost-reduction initiatives across purchasing and stores
- Manage site-level service contracts, ensuring continuity, value, and contract compliance
- Maintain and continuously improve purchasing procedures in line with AS9100 accreditation and other quality and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to strategic growth by identifying new sources of supply, supporting new business and product introduction, and shaping purchasing strategy
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Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager Core Requirements:
- Significant proven experience in a senior purchasing, supply chain, or stores management role within a manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of purchasing processes and supplier management within manufacturing
- Experience managing supplier relationships, purchase orders, and contracts
- Hands-on experience of stock control, inventory processes, and supporting production requirements
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems for purchasing and stock management
- Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management requirements and how they apply to purchasing and supply chain
- Demonstrable ability to review, interpret, and negotiate commercial terms and conditions
- Experience leading and developing a team
- Track record of implementing process improvements within purchasing or stores
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager Desirable Skills & Experience:
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- CIPS Level 5 qualification or working towards
- Experience contributing to strategic sourcing or business growth initiatives
- CIPS Level 6 or progression towards MCIPS status
- Understanding of subcontractor management
Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager Working Hours & Benefits:
- 08:30-17:00 Monday-Thursday 08:30-16:00 Fridays
- Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
- 31 days' holiday including Bank Holidays
- Pension - 3% employer 5% employee
- Paid professional development
- Discounts and savings portal
- Wellbeing portal
- Cycle to Work
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance policy
Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work, we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.
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