Purchasing managers
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | 93 Weedon Road, Northampton, NN5 5BG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | SUCCESS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY LIMITED |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PM_Otis_01 |
Summary
Purchasing managers
About Us:
Our client, OTIS NEWS AGENT LIMITED t/a BEST ONE NEWS AGENT, based at 93 Weedon Road, Northampton, NN5 5BG, United Kingdom, is a multi‑service retail business offering a wide range of convenience products and essential services to the local community. As the business continues to grow and customer demand increases, particularly due to its prime location directly opposite the main entrance of Cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens, the company requires a skilled and experienced Purchasing Manager to support its operational expansion. This role is critical to ensuring consistent stock availability, efficient supplier management, and smooth day‑to‑day operations across the store.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Main Job duties: Purchasing managers (SoC: 1134): The Purchasing Manager is responsible for strategic procurement, supplier negotiations, stock planning, and compliance management across our multi‑service retail operation. This role is vital to maintaining uninterrupted service for a business located directly opposite the main entrance of Cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens, where customer footfall increases significantly during events and requires consistent stock availability and efficient supply‑chain management.
Key Duties
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies for regulated goods, groceries, household items, and operational supplies.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and supply continuity with wholesalers and specialist suppliers.
• Maintain a diverse supplier network to ensure uninterrupted stock availability.
• Analyse sales data, seasonal trends, and stadium event schedules to forecast demand.
• Plan stock levels for match days and large events with significant footfall increases.
• Oversee stock rotation, reduce wastage, and ensure compliance for age-restricted and perishable goods.
• Manage inventory requirements for parcel hub operations (UPS, DHL, Amazon) and services such as PayPoint, Payzone, and National Lottery.
• Coordinate purchasing to support extended hours and high-volume periods linked to stadium events and online delivery platforms.
• Ensure compliance with licensing laws, tobacco regulations, and health & safety standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits related to alcohol licensing, tobacco tracking, and financial service partners.
• Monitor purchasing budgets, analyse cost variances, and implement cost efficiency measures.
• Produce reports on supplier performance, stock turnover, and procurement effectiveness.
• Use digital inventory systems and supplier platforms to streamline ordering and track stock movement.
• Integrate purchasing workflows with digital storefronts to maintain real-time product availability.
SALARY RANGE: GBP £38000 to £55000 or depending upon experience
LOCATION: 93 Weedon Road, Northampton, NN5 5BG
JOB TYPE: Full-time, permanent. 37.5 hours per week.
Note: By applying for this role, you confirm to share your CV and details communicated to Success Recruitment Consultancy Limited, with the Employer and that you agree with the Terms and Conditions set out by Success Recruitment Consultancy Limited.
About Us:
Our client, OTIS NEWS AGENT LIMITED t/a BEST ONE NEWS AGENT, based at 93 Weedon Road, Northampton, NN5 5BG, United Kingdom, is a multi‑service retail business offering a wide range of convenience products and essential services to the local community. As the business continues to grow and customer demand increases, particularly due to its prime location directly opposite the main entrance of Cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens, the company requires a skilled and experienced Purchasing Manager to support its operational expansion. This role is critical to ensuring consistent stock availability, efficient supplier management, and smooth day‑to‑day operations across the store.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Main Job duties: Purchasing managers (SoC: 1134): The Purchasing Manager is responsible for strategic procurement, supplier negotiations, stock planning, and compliance management across our multi‑service retail operation. This role is vital to maintaining uninterrupted service for a business located directly opposite the main entrance of Cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens, where customer footfall increases significantly during events and requires consistent stock availability and efficient supply‑chain management.
Key Duties
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies for regulated goods, groceries, household items, and operational supplies.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and supply continuity with wholesalers and specialist suppliers.
• Maintain a diverse supplier network to ensure uninterrupted stock availability.
• Analyse sales data, seasonal trends, and stadium event schedules to forecast demand.
• Plan stock levels for match days and large events with significant footfall increases.
• Oversee stock rotation, reduce wastage, and ensure compliance for age-restricted and perishable goods.
• Manage inventory requirements for parcel hub operations (UPS, DHL, Amazon) and services such as PayPoint, Payzone, and National Lottery.
• Coordinate purchasing to support extended hours and high-volume periods linked to stadium events and online delivery platforms.
• Ensure compliance with licensing laws, tobacco regulations, and health & safety standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits related to alcohol licensing, tobacco tracking, and financial service partners.
• Monitor purchasing budgets, analyse cost variances, and implement cost efficiency measures.
• Produce reports on supplier performance, stock turnover, and procurement effectiveness.
• Use digital inventory systems and supplier platforms to streamline ordering and track stock movement.
• Integrate purchasing workflows with digital storefronts to maintain real-time product availability.
SALARY RANGE: GBP £38000 to £55000 or depending upon experience
LOCATION: 93 Weedon Road, Northampton, NN5 5BG
JOB TYPE: Full-time, permanent. 37.5 hours per week.
Note: By applying for this role, you confirm to share your CV and details communicated to Success Recruitment Consultancy Limited, with the Employer and that you agree with the Terms and Conditions set out by Success Recruitment Consultancy Limited.