Purchasing Manager
| Posting date: | 07 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2026 |
| Location: | Blythe Bridge, Stoke-On-Trent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | RCM Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PM |
Summary
Purchasing Manager
The successful Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for managing the purchasing department.
This position will involve supporting the organisations success through supplier management, cost control and aligning operational goals.
The Purchasing Manger role will involve:
• Monitor and control total cost of ownership of products
• Plan stockholding and deliveries in line with site capacity
• Maintain appropriate stock levels
• Build and sustain strong supplier relationships
• Ensure operational efficiency is maintained
• Drive forecasting accuracy
• Develop supplier performance through KPIs, reviews and improvement plans
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and standards
• Support and facilitate sustainable business growth
• Adhoc duties as directed by the Head of Inventory
The successful Purchasing Manager candidate will need to be/have:
• Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in purchasing and supply chain management
• Strong track record of evaluating supplier performances and managing relationships
• High business focus and commercial awareness
• Proven ability to develop and implement purchasing strategies
• Competence in setting and monitoring purchasing budgets
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Excellent data analysis, demand planning and forecasting skills
• Advanced use of Excel and working knowledge of inventory management systems
• Experience in procurement technologies
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
In return this Purchasing Manager role will offer a competitive basic salary up to 55K and many other benefits.
To find out more APPLY today.
The successful Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for managing the purchasing department.
This position will involve supporting the organisations success through supplier management, cost control and aligning operational goals.
The Purchasing Manger role will involve:
• Monitor and control total cost of ownership of products
• Plan stockholding and deliveries in line with site capacity
• Maintain appropriate stock levels
• Build and sustain strong supplier relationships
• Ensure operational efficiency is maintained
• Drive forecasting accuracy
• Develop supplier performance through KPIs, reviews and improvement plans
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and standards
• Support and facilitate sustainable business growth
• Adhoc duties as directed by the Head of Inventory
The successful Purchasing Manager candidate will need to be/have:
• Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in purchasing and supply chain management
• Strong track record of evaluating supplier performances and managing relationships
• High business focus and commercial awareness
• Proven ability to develop and implement purchasing strategies
• Competence in setting and monitoring purchasing budgets
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Excellent data analysis, demand planning and forecasting skills
• Advanced use of Excel and working knowledge of inventory management systems
• Experience in procurement technologies
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
In return this Purchasing Manager role will offer a competitive basic salary up to 55K and many other benefits.
To find out more APPLY today.