Purchasing Manager
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 August 2025 |
| Location: | Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1QN |
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a1WNz000003AYujMAG_1754667335 |
Summary
Purchasing Manager
Barnstaple | Permanent |
Acorn by Synergie are recruiting for a Purchasing Manager for a permanent role based in Barnstaple. This role is critical to ensuring a cost-effective and resilient supply chain for fast-moving product lines.
Job Duties:
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans aligned with business objectives.
- Manage relationships with international suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to drive value and ensure long-term supply chain resilience.
- Monitor stock levels and manage replenishment to optimise working capital and maintain availability.
- Manage some products including sample developments within a category.
- Collaborate with Sales, Product Development, and Operations teams to ensure purchasing aligns with product lifecycle and customer demand.
- Analyse market trends and supplier performance data to identify risks and opportunities.
- Ensure all products meet ethical sourcing, sustainability, and compliance standards (e.g., BSCI, WRAP, SEDEX, OEKO-TEX).
- Use ERP systems to manage purchase orders, inventory, and reporting.
- Forecast material and product needs based on sales trends and seasonal demand.
- Lead and mentor the purchasing team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management role (ideally within the apparel industry).
- Proven experience managing offshore suppliers and navigating international logistics.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and forecast demand accurately.
- Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and projects whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy.
- Strong commercial awareness and cost control acumen.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Interested? Apply now or contact Laura at the Acorn by Synergie Barnstaple branch!
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
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