Supply chain Work, Jobs in Southport, Msy (with Salaries)

Group Purchasing Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- Business
14d
Assistant Buyer
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Chorley
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Buyer
Unipart —Southport
- £33,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Logistics Coordinator
International Connections Group —Blackpool
- £24,784.50 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Maths
- In-person
Quick apply
4d
Warehouse Systems & Process Lead
IVG - I Vape Great Premium E-Liquids —Preston
- Full-time
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- JavaScript
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain
Baxi Heating UK Limited —Preston
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
7d
Global Category Lead - Professional Services (m/w/x)
CSL Seqirus —Liverpool
- Full-time
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Logistics Operator
Quickline Logistics —Liverpool
- £26,436 - £30,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Word
- Sales
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
7d
Head of Sourcing
REPRESENT —Bolton
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Director, Supply Chain
Elanco —Speke
- Full-time
- Sales
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
7d
Planner / Scheduler - Defence
Mace —Preston
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Project management
- Construction experience
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Supply Planner
pladis —Aintree
- Full-time
- Sales
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Ocean Freight Operations Agent - Export
DHL —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
Buyer
HMS —Liverpool
- £41,529 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
8d
PPM - Supply Chain
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Spanish
- Management
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Lecturer - Supply Chain and Logistics
University of Greater Manchester —Bolton
- £42,254 - £48,823 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Teaching
6d
Project Planner
Rolls-Royce SMR —Warrington
- £48,000 - £66,465 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
1d
Imports Assistant
Victorian Plumbing —Leyland
- £30 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- No experience needed
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
Warehouse Front Line Manager | Warrington | CPS
GXO Logistics —Warrington
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Night shift
- Continuous improvement
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Supply Chain Planner
Kerry —Runcorn
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Annual leave
- Employee discount

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Group Purchasing Manager

VetPlus -
Lytham

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Job details

Up to £65,000 a year
14 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Sage
CIPS
Procurement
Purchasing
IT
Business
Communication skills
Negotiation
Time management

Full job description

About us

At VetPlus, we believe that every pet deserves the best possible care. That’s why, for over 30 years, we have been dedicated to developing high-quality veterinary nutraceuticals that support pet health and wellbeing. As part of the Tangerine Group, we are The Global Leader in veterinary nutraceuticals, delivering innovative solutions to vets in over 50 countries worldwide, with seven wholly owned subsidiaries. Our success is built on strong relationships, exceptional service, and an ongoing commitment to excellence which continues to drive double digit growth and exceptional operating margins.

About the Role

Up to 65k Dependent on experience

We’re looking for a strategic, proactive Purchasing Manager to take ownership of our end‑to‑end purchasing function and play a key role in supporting our continued growth. You will be working closely with Production, Warehouse, R&D, Finance, and Quality teams. Driving an effective purchasing strategy, you will strengthening supplier relationships, ensuring we deliver the best product at the best value, every time. You will be responsible for a £15m spend across direct categories with over 200 raw materials and 2000 packaging SKU’s globally sourced.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone highly analytical, commercially savvy, and passionate about building a best‑in‑class procurement operation in a rapidly growing business.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead Our Purchasing Strategy

Develop and deliver a purchasing strategy aligned to business growth plans.
Create an annual purchasing plan optimising direct and indirect spend balancing quality, cost, and lead times.
Build strong strategic supplier relationships, ensuring at least two approved suppliers for every product to minimise risk.

Drive Operational Excellence

Oversee the purchase order process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SOPs.
Ensure new suppliers are selected, vetted and set up correctly.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, MOQs, and wider conditions to secure best‑value agreements.
Maintain contracts for all key suppliers and ensure compliance with company terms and conditions.

Support Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Work with R&D on new product development to source raw materials effectively and ensure continuity of supply.
Deliver year‑on‑year improvements on KPIs including invoice disputes, supplier defect rates, purchase price variance, and procurement ROI.
Support capital project development through robust sourcing and negotiation.

Optimise Stock, Supply Chain and Costs

Manage stock levels to maximise cash and optimise working capital.
Work closely with suppliers to ensure efficient delivery of raw materials and packaging, avoiding disruptions to manufacturing.
Lead ongoing price reduction initiatives and improve supplier terms, including extending payment terms and securing delivered pricing.
Develop and maintain effective “Just in Time” programmes with major suppliers.

Broaden Our Supplier Landscape

Attend conferences, trade shows and supplier meetings to identify new partners and opportunities.
Produce reporting and analytics for senior management.
Occasionally visit suppliers and other company sites as needed.

About You

Required Experience & Skills

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar purchasing or procurement role.
Strong knowledge of Sage Line 200.
Excellent communication, relationship‑building and negotiation skills.
Highly organised with brilliant time‑management.
Advanced IT skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Ideally You Will Also Have

A degree in Business or Management.
CIPS qualification (or studying towards it).

Personal Qualities

Quick learner with a proactive approach.
Self‑motivated and adaptable.
Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic.
Committed to integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a central role in shaping our purchasing strategy and supplier network at a time of exciting growth. This is a high‑impact position where your ideas and decisions genuinely make a difference across the entire business.

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