Purchaser Work, Jobs in Thornton Cleveleys Fy5 (with Salaries)

Group Purchasing Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- Business
11d
Senior Category Buyer
Victrex —Thornton Cleveleys
- £46,200 - £55,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Contracts
Senior Operational Buyer
Emcor —Barrow-In-Furness
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Quick apply
11d
Assistant Buyer
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Chorley
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Purchasing Administrator (MAT Leave cover, Min 12 months fixed term)
Festive Lights Ltd —Chorley
- £26,000 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
1d
Sales, Marketing & Procurement Support Assistant
Littler Machinery —Skelmersdale
- £13.45 - £16.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Sales
- Travel
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
Purchasing Admin Assistant
Lovania Nurseries Ltd —Preston
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
Quick apply
Buyer
Unipart —Southport
- £33,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Senior Media Buyer (Paid Search) at AIOS — Remote, $150k–$250k/yr inc equity
AIOS (YC W20/S21) —Blackburn
- £150,000 - £250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mentoring
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
22h
Program Procurement Lead
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Spanish
- English
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Senior Furniture Buyer - MFI
Victorian Plumbing —Leyland
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- IT
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Procurement Specialist
Science in Sport Group —Blackburn
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
3d
Manager Purchasing
JBT Marel —Adlington
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Data analysis skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Buyer
VINCI Construction —Burscough
- Analysis skills
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer
Chorley Council and South Ribble Counci —Leyland
- £45,091 - £46,142 a year
- Call to connect
- Contracts
- IT
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Waste Procurement Officer | Full time | Environmental Education Centre | Farington, Lancashire
Lancashire County Council —South Ribble
- £36,363 - £40,777 a year
- Full-time
11d
Buyer and Planner
Supply Technologies —Preston
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Purchasing Co-Ordinator
Victorian Plumbing —Leyland
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Purchasing Assistant
Victorian Plumbing —Leyland
- Oracle
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
14d
Contracts & Procurement Senior Legal Executive/Solicitor
West Lancashire Borough Council —Ormskirk
- £44,075 - £47,181 a year
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Communication skills

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Group Purchasing Manager

VetPlus -
Lytham

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Job details

Up to £65,000 a year
11 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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