Group Purchasing Manager
Ref: AS4494536
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
£60,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Procurement
- Supplier Management
- Cost Reduction
About the candidate
A commercially minded procurement professional with over six years’ experience across purchasing, supplier management and supply chain analysis within manufacturing, food production and retail environments. They are now looking for a permanent Group Purchasing Manager opportunity where they can add value through strategic sourcing, cost control and strong supplier partnerships.
They have managed end-to-end purchasing activity across multiple categories, including responsibility for around £10m of spend. Confident working with suppliers, R&D, finance and logistics teams, they bring a proactive and collaborative approach to improving procurement performance and supporting wider business growth.
What makes them great?
- Delivered measurable savings: Managed around £10m of purchasing spend and helped reduce procurement costs by 15% over two years.
- Improved supplier performance: Contributed to lower supplier defect rates and stronger contract compliance through effective supplier engagement.
- Supports operational efficiency: Helped improve order accuracy and reduce invoice disputes, strengthening supplier relationships and internal processes.
Areas of expertise
- Strategic procurement: Experienced in developing purchasing strategies that balance cost, quality and service across multiple product categories.
- Supplier management: Strong background in supplier selection, contract negotiation, compliance and relationship management.
- Supply chain improvement: Able to use data and cross-functional insight to improve order accuracy, inventory turnover and supplier performance.