Purchasing manager Work, Jobs in Liverpool, Eng (with Salaries)

Purchasing Manager
Seth's Healthcare Limited —Liverpool
- £16.50 - £17.00 an hour
- Part-time
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
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9h
Group Purchasing Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- Business
6d
Procurement Manager (Band 4/HEO)
Health and Safety Executive —Bootle
- £38,005 - £41,065 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
14d
Senior Contracts Manager
Reed In Partnership —Liverpool
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
12d
Global Category Lead - Professional Services (m/w/x)
CSL Seqirus —Liverpool
- Full-time
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
14d
Senior Contracts Manager
Nationwide Fencing Services Ltd —Liverpool
- £48,753.69 - £68,692.26 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Travel
- Organisational skills
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Procurement Manager
The Protein Works™ —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
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Procurement Category Manager
Village Hotels - Central Team - Purchasing —Birkenhead
- £39,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Hotel
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance programme
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20h
Procurement Category Manager
Sefton Council —Sefton
- £51,356 - £52,413 a year
- Full-time
15h
Planning and Material Lead
Domino Printing Sciences —Liverpool
- Microsoft Access
- Oracle
- Management
- Life insurance
Manager Purchasing
JBT Marel —Adlington
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Sourcing
REPRESENT —Bolton
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Work from home
National Commercial Manager – Tenders, Contracts & VBP
Convatec —Deeside
- Full-time
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
- Negotiation
13d
Procurement Manager
MBDA —Bolton
- £48,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Free parking
Operational Procurement Manager
M Group —Warrington
- Oracle
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Supplier Quality Manager
Epredia —Runcorn
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- No degree
Category Buying Manager - Chilled & Fresh
Iceland —Deeside
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Store discount
Lead Buyer - Information Technology
MBDA —Bolton
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Associate Director, Procurement Enablement – ESG, Governance, Training & Development
CSL Behring —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
Head of Supply Chain
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Chorley
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Driving

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Purchasing Manager

Seth's Healthcare Limited
Liverpool

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Job details

Part-time
£16.50 - £17.00 an hour
9 hours ago

Qualifications

CIPS
Procurement
Supply chain
ERP systems
Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
Purchasing
IT
Communication skills
Negotiation
Time management

Full job description

Purchasing ManagerJob Summary

We are seeking an experienced, organised, and detail-oriented Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement and stock management activities across our pharmacy operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing supplier and wholesaler relationships, ensuring cost-effective purchasing of medicines and pharmacy products, maintaining stock availability, and supporting efficient day-to-day pharmacy operations.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained, minimising medicine shortages, reducing waste, improving supply chain efficiency, and optimising purchasing decisions to maximise profitability and service delivery across the organisation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with organisational objectives and business growth plans.
Manage relationships with pharmaceutical wholesalers, suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers to secure competitive pricing and favourable commercial terms.
Negotiate supplier agreements, rebates, discounts, and purchasing contracts to maximise cost efficiencies.
Monitor medicine pricing, market trends, supply shortages, and product availability to support informed purchasing decisions.
Utilise pharmacy management systems and procurement software to process purchase orders and maintain accurate stock records.
Coordinate ordering schedules and logistics to ensure timely supply of medicines, consumables, and pharmacy products.
Work closely with pharmacy managers and operational teams to forecast demand and maintain appropriate stock levels.
Monitor stock levels to reduce out-of-stock situations, overstocking, expired stock, and unnecessary wastage.
Analyse purchasing trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
Ensure compliance with all relevant pharmaceutical regulations, controlled drug requirements, NHS standards, and GPhC guidance.
Produce and maintain reports relating to purchasing activity, stock levels, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives.
Support implementation of new systems, products, and supply chain improvements across pharmacy sites.

Skills Required

Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret purchasing and stock data.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Strong commercial awareness and cost-management mindset.
Competent IT skills including inventory systems, procurement software, and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Qualifications

Essential:

GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
Relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Pharmacy Services, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.

Desirable:

Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) or willingness to work towards one.
Pharmacy-related qualification or knowledge of pharmacy operations.

Experience Requirements

Essential:

Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, stock management, or supply chain management.
Experience working within a pharmacy, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or similar regulated environment.
Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating commercial agreements.
Experience using inventory management systems, pharmacy systems, or ERP platforms.
Demonstrated experience delivering cost-saving initiatives and improving purchasing efficiency.

Desirable:

Experience within community pharmacy operations.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chains and wholesaler networks.
Understanding of NHS pharmacy services and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Opportunity for career progression within a growing pharmacy organisation.
Work within a dynamic and fast-paced healthcare environment.
Contribute directly to improving operational efficiency and patient service delivery.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Work Location: In person

End Date for Job advert: 27/07/2026

Pay: £16.50-£17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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purchasing manager jobs in liverpool, eng

Purchasing Manager

Group Purchasing Manager

Procurement Manager (Band 4/HEO)

Senior Contracts Manager

Global Category Lead - Professional Services (m/w/x)

Senior Contracts Manager

Procurement Manager

Procurement Category Manager

Procurement Category Manager

Planning and Material Lead

Manager Purchasing

Head of Sourcing

National Commercial Manager – Tenders, Contracts & VBP

Procurement Manager

Operational Procurement Manager

Supplier Quality Manager

Category Buying Manager - Chilled & Fresh

Lead Buyer - Information Technology

Associate Director, Procurement Enablement – ESG, Governance, Training & Development

Head of Supply Chain

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