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Purchasing ManagerNew Appointments Group • Whitstable, Kent, England
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Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

New Appointments Group • Whitstable, Kent, England
30+ days ago
Salary
£40,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

We are working with an established sales and distribution company who are looking to employ a Purchasing Manager, permanently in the Whitstable area.

This is an exciting position with a salary of up to £50,000/annum, company car, hybrid working and other great benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the day-to-day purchasing and demand planning function, optimising stock availability, forecasting accuracy, and inventory performance.
  • Manage supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, reviewing performance, and mitigating supply chain risk.
  • Drive product strategy, including sourcing, pricing, promotions, product lifecycle management, and expansion of the own-brand range.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Merchandising, Warehouse teams, and the Board to deliver successful product launches, maximise sales performance, and support business growth.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of two Planning & Purchasing professionals while driving continuous improvement across procurement processes.

About You:

  • 3-5 years' experience in Procurement/Buying at manager level, ideally within furniture, beds, or a related category
  • Proven people management experience
  • Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally with Marketing, Warehouse/Logistics, and Sales/Customer Service teams
  • Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders


Local candidates need only apply and those with no restrictions on their right to work.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

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If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other opportunities that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we'd still like to hear from you. You can find us on our website or on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X @nagrecruitment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

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