Group purchasing Work, Jobs in Milton Keynes, Eng (with Salaries)

Purchasing & Transport Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)
IWS Group —Milton Keynes
- £35,000 - £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Warehouse experience
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
IT Support Analyst
Connected Places Catapult —Milton Keynes
- £24,060 - £36,798 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Software troubleshooting
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Internal Sales Co-ordinator - Service Sales
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Office experience
7d
Production Coordinator
RWS Global —Milton Keynes
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
16h
Senior Category Manager
Raja Pack UK —Bedford
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Free parking
Quick apply
8d
Hospital Operating Theatre Stores and Supplies Manager
The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital —Aylesbury
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Finance & Business Operations Coordinator (Part-Time, Growth Role)
Terra Global Solutions Ltd. —Milton Keynes
- £16 - £18 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- QuickBooks
- In-person
Quick apply
Procurement Manager
KERRIDGE COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS CORP —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
Quick apply
Used Agricultural Machinery Sales Specialist
Farol Ltd. —Thame
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- IT
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Industrialisation Manager
Hirenex Ltd —Bedford
- £55,000 - £68,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- Engineering
Quick apply
2d
Head of Supply Chain
RML Group —Wellingborough
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Warehouse & Logistics Manager
Giesecke+Devrient —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Leadership
Administrator
Outcomes First Group —Lillingstone Dayrell
- Up to £26,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Employee discount
NPI Purchasing Lead - Engineering
Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- Mechanical knowledge
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Buyer
Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
Product Manager
Alliance Automotive Group CV —Milton Keynes
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
Quick apply
13d
Sales Manager - UKIE - Bakery
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Sales
- Engineering
- Bakery
4d
Retail Sales Consultant
ELEMIS —Bicester
- Part-time
- Sales
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Wedding Conference & Events Coordinator
Levy —Northampton
- £13.86 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Hotel
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Stock Controller - Nights
The Menu Partners —Bicester
- £30,719 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
7d

I want to receive the latest job alerts for group purchasing in milton keynes, eng

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Purchasing & Transport Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)

IWS Group -
Milton Keynes

Quick apply

Job details

Full-time
£35,000 - £37,000 a year

Benefits

Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Sick pay

Qualifications

ERP systems
Logistics
Warehouse experience
Purchasing
Communication skills

Full job description

At Brandsafe, we design, manufacture, and install high-visibility impact protection systems for industrial workplaces. Our innovative solutions protect warehouses, logistics hubs, and manufacturing sites by combining modern design, compliance, and durability.

We are actively recruiting for a Purchasing & Transport Manager to join our team in the Milton Keynes area. This role will cover maternity leave on a 9 month fixed term contract and is based at Head Office, with the opportunity to work remotely 2 days per week.

The Purchasing & Transport Manager is responsible for strategic sourcing and operational buying, enabling the wider team to meet project objectives consistently and sustainably. In addition, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day transport activities with focus on legal compliance, cost efficiencies and service delivery.

Responsibilities

Purchasing

Develop and implement purchasing strategies that align with company objectives.
Manage the full procurement cycle, including sourcing, negotiating contracts, issuing purchase orders, and monitoring supplier performance.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements to optimise spend and efficiency.
Evaluate and analysis suppliers, making selections based on quality, cost, reliability, and service.
Management and optimisation of new and existing supplier accounts through effective processes and efficient response times.
Monitor inventory levels in collaboration with warehouse, production, and operations teams, reporting on holding and movements.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, tracking key metrics such as cost, delivery times, and supplier performance.
Resolve supply issues, delays, or quality concerns promptly.
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.
Prepare and present reports on purchasing activities, budget forecasts, and cost analyses.

Transport

Plan, organise, and manage transport operations to ensure timely delivery and optimal fleet utilisation.
Oversee vehicle scheduling, route planning, and load allocation.
Monitor daily transport activities, resolving issues promptly to maintain service levels.
Ensure all transport activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.

Leadership

Create and nurture a high performance, positive working environment.
Coach and lead direct reports where necessary to continuously develop skills and boost performance.
Maintain strong relationships with internal departments and external partners.
Support business planning and contribute to operational strategy, attending team meetings where required.

Success Management

Build and maintain effective supplier working relationships.
Achieve targeted costs without compromising on quality of service or product.
Weekly/monthly reporting on purchasing and transport cost, with data analysis.
Low risk approach to supplier chain through the development of strategic diverse partnerships, whilst maintaining industry quality levels.
Monthly reporting on stock management, with the continued effort to fabricate in-house stock, driving down stock value.
Engagement with wider departments to ensure accurate and timely completion of projects.
Meet or exceed customer's expectations on the supply and delivery of goods.

Education

Essential

Good standard of general education backed by a track record of continuing professional development.

Desirable

Management Qualification (Level 3)
Purchasing Qualification (Level 3)

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Experience within the Logistics, Warehouse & Storage Industry.
Exemplary communication and supplier engagement skills.
Able to prioritise, develop work schedule, and influence others to achieve results.
Collaborate effectively with others to ensure business improvements and efficiency.
Knowledge and understanding of products and systems of work within the industry.
Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central or other ERP system would be advantageous.

Aptitudes/Attributes

Capable of working to challenging deadlines and managing multiple tasks efficiently.
Self-motivated, hands-on, can-do attitude.
Able to work independently and autonomously when required.
A result orientated problem solver.
High attention to detail, tenacious, persistent, and balanced
Establish and maintain effective working relationships, using communication skills.
Able to articulate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively lead and coach reporting team members.

Package & Benefits

38.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
25 days holiday (service increment scheme in place)
Health Care Cash Plan (available from day one)
Company sick pay support scheme (after completion of probation)
Employee Assistance Programme (including 1:1 counselling)
Group Life Assurance - 2x annual salary (after 5 years' service)
PERKS retailer discount scheme

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

group purchasing jobs in milton keynes, eng

Purchasing & Transport Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)

IT Support Analyst

Internal Sales Co-ordinator - Service Sales

Production Coordinator

Senior Category Manager

Hospital Operating Theatre Stores and Supplies Manager

Finance & Business Operations Coordinator (Part-Time, Growth Role)

Procurement Manager

Used Agricultural Machinery Sales Specialist

Industrialisation Manager

Head of Supply Chain

Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Administrator

NPI Purchasing Lead - Engineering

Senior Buyer

Product Manager

Sales Manager - UKIE - Bakery

Retail Sales Consultant

Wedding Conference & Events Coordinator

Stock Controller - Nights

I want to receive the latest job alerts for group purchasing in milton keynes, eng

Explore jobs in more locations

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected