Purchasing manager Work, Jobs in Cambridgeshire (with Salaries)

Purchasing Manager
Rexroth —St. Neots
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Vendor Manager, Publishing Operations
Public Library of Science —Cambridge
- £50,000 - £83,000 a year
- Remote
- Travel
- Annual leave
Supplier Manager
Marshall Land Systems Ltd —Cambridge
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Negotiation
Senior Category Manager (CMO)
Mundipharma —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Business
Indirect Category Manager - Procurement
Jagex —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
National Inventory Manager
Bauer Media Outdoor —Peterborough
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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Category Manager
Peterborough City Council —Peterborough
- £42,839 - £47,181 a year
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Procurement - Commercial Category Lead
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue —Huntingdon
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Lead Buyer - New Product Development Sourcing (Huntingdon, UK)
Videojet —Huntingdon
- Full-time
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Contracts Manager
M & J Group (Construction & Roofing) Ltd —Bedford
- £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Contracts
- Construction experience
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Indirect Category Manager - Procurement
Jagex: The RuneScape Company —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Inventory Planning Manager
Bauer Media Outdoor —Peterborough
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Manager - – IT, Professional Services, HR and Travel
Johnson Matthey —Royston
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
Director, Head of Global Procurement
Bicycle Therapeutics —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Team management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Procurement Manager
Chestnut Group —Bury St. Edmunds
- £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Contracts Manager
Lindum Group —Peterborough
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Construction experience
- Leadership
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Scientific Affairs Vendor Management Lead
Mundipharma —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Project management
- Communication skills

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Purchasing Manager

Rexroth -
St. Neots

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Supplier ordering
Sourcing
Stakeholder collaboration
CIPS
Stakeholder liaison
Engineering
Internal department liaison
Purchase order creation
Procurement support
Continuous improvement
Team management
Procurement cost optimisation strategy
Procurement processing
Purchasing
Supplier quality management
Supply chain quality assurance
Training & development
Business
Negotiated procurement
Purchasing and procurement experience

Full job description

Company Description

Bosch Rexroth supports mechanical and plant engineering challenges around the world with its cutting-edge technology and unique industry knowledge. More than 32,300 employees worldwide work on safe, efficient, intelligent and powerful solutions. With our cross-technology portfolio, digital services and comprehensive service, we are the partner for machines and plants.

WE MOVE. YOU WIN.

Job Description

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced procurement leader to take on a critical role within Bosch Rexroth UK. Following a period of change, you will be responsible for rebuilding and leading our UK-wide direct purchasing function, with focus on the Product Class Industrial Power Units and Manifolds.

You will have the autonomy to shape the team, refine our strategy and make a significant and immediate impact on the business. We are seeking a proactive and resilient leader who can provide stability, direction and a clear vision for the future of our engineering procurement activities.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

Provide full functional and disciplinary leadership for a team of direct purchasing and logistics personnel, including an intern.
Lead, mentor and develop the team, promoting a culture of high performance, continuous improvement and professional growth.
Act as the key purchasing account lead for the DCFI function.

Strategic Supplier & Stakeholder Management

Develop and manage the strategic supplier base, identifying and qualifying new local suppliers, negotiating supply agreements and agreeing on key terms (incoterms, payment terms, volume rebates).
Lead annual supplier assessments in collaboration with Quality and Logistics, monitoring performance on delivery, quality and pricing to ensure optimal service levels are achieved.
Conduct supplier audits with Quality Management and visit suppliers to proactively resolve issues and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
Ensure all necessary legal and compliance documentation, such as framework agreements and NDAs, are in place.
Build and maintain effective networks with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Sales, Production, and Quality), ensuring procurement is a key partner in project planning and execution.

Commercial & Project Management

Lead annual price negotiations with local suppliers, aligning with the material field specialist (MFS) strategy to deliver on cost-reduction targets.
Drive cost savings by renegotiating supplier offers, generating CSR II savings, and ensuring materials are bought at the most competitive price.
Oversee the end-to-end quotation process: manage RFQs, analyse quotes using comparison tools (COQ), and make strategic sourcing recommendations.
Participate actively in project meetings with internal and external customers, identifying measures to reduce costs and delivery timescales before the technical specification is finalised.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

Take full responsibility for the implementation of, and compliance with, all local and regional purchasing strategies and processes.
Oversee the end-to-end operational procurement and logistics cycle, from placing purchase orders through to final delivery, including the active management of supplier delivery performance and material creation.
Manage all purchasing and logistics data within SAP, ensuring the accuracy of material master data, source lists and pricing information.
Lead the resolution of all invoicing queries, including blocked invoices, to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.
Manage the monthly MCR/CSR data verification and reporting process.
Ensure all purchasing decisions are fully documented in accordance with company guidelines, maintaining comprehensive files for all supplier and transaction data.

Identify and drive opportunities for process improvements within Purchasing and Logistics, utilising continuous improvement (CIP) methodologies.
This position is an SL1 level position.

Qualifications

Candidate Profile - This is an SL1 position

Essential Experience & Skills

Proven experience in a senior purchasing or materials management role, ideally within a technical or manufacturing environment.
Demonstrable experience in leading and developing a team.
A proactive and results-driven leadership style, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure and navigate business challenges.
Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills, with a track record of managing key internal and external stakeholders.
Strong commercial acumen and experience working effectively across multiple business functions.

Desirable Attributes

A relevant business or technical qualification (e.g., CIPS, Degree in Business or Engineering).
Prior experience with SAP.
Excellent skills in MS-Office, Experience with Power-BI and AI-Tools.
A flexible working style and a willingness to travel for supplier visits, project meetings, and regional conferences as required.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive package including;

Competitive salary
Excellent Career Development Opportunities
First class training and support
Benefits: 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing to 30 days with service, generous Pension, Life Assurance, Staff discounts, Employee Assistance Programme.

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purchasing manager jobs in cambridgeshire

Purchasing Manager

Vendor Manager, Publishing Operations

Supplier Manager

Senior Category Manager (CMO)

Indirect Category Manager - Procurement

National Inventory Manager

Category Manager

Procurement - Commercial Category Lead

Lead Buyer - New Product Development Sourcing (Huntingdon, UK)

Contracts Manager

Indirect Category Manager - Procurement

Inventory Planning Manager

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Manager - – IT, Professional Services, HR and Travel

Director, Head of Global Procurement

Procurement Manager

Contracts Manager

Scientific Affairs Vendor Management Lead

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