Procurement manager Work, Jobs in Preston, Eng (with Salaries)

Group Purchasing Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- Business
10d
Project Deployment Manager
Ingersoll Rand —Preston
- PMP
- Programmable logic controllers
- Project management
Procurement Manager- 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Aptus Utilities —Bolton
- Full-time
- In-person
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Project Controls Manager - Defence
Mace —Preston
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Project management
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Head of Sourcing
REPRESENT —Bolton
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Procurement Manager
Morris and Spottiswood —Warrington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Senior Contracts Manager
Nationwide Fencing Services Ltd —Liverpool
- £48,753.69 - £68,692.26 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Travel
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Commercial Manager - Wastewater Capital Projects
Lanes Group —Leyland
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Contracts
Quick apply
Procurement - Technology Lead
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Group Category Lead Construction and Infrastructure
Babcock International —Warrington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- No degree
- Contracts
- Annual leave
Contracts Manager
Connolly Limited —Bolton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
3d
Category Manager - Indirect
Places for People —Preston
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Program Procurement Lead
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Spanish
- English
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Senior Bid & Tender Manager
Expert Admin Services —Blackburn
- £35,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Project management
- Contracts
- Free parking
Quick apply
9d
Procurement Category Manager
Sefton Council —Sefton
- £51,356 - £52,413 a year
- Full-time
5d
Head of Supply Chain
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Chorley
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Driving
Warehouse & Logistics Manager
JamesFisher —Preston
- ERP systems
- Maintenance
- Warehouse experience
3d
Procurement Manager (Band 4/HEO)
Health and Safety Executive —Bootle
- £38,005 - £41,065 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
Purchasing Manager
Seth's Healthcare Limited —Liverpool
- £19.64 - £21.64 an hour
- Part-time
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
4d
Lead Divisional Buyer
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust —Blackburn
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
9d

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Group Purchasing Manager

VetPlus -
Lytham

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Job details

Up to £65,000 a year
10 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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procurement manager jobs in preston, eng

Group Purchasing Manager

Project Deployment Manager

Procurement Manager- 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Project Controls Manager - Defence

Head of Sourcing

Procurement Manager

Senior Contracts Manager

Commercial Manager - Wastewater Capital Projects

Procurement - Technology Lead

Group Category Lead Construction and Infrastructure

Contracts Manager

Category Manager - Indirect

Program Procurement Lead

Senior Bid & Tender Manager

Procurement Category Manager

Head of Supply Chain

Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Procurement Manager (Band 4/HEO)

Purchasing Manager

Lead Divisional Buyer

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