Conference manager Work, Jobs in Longridge, Lan (with Salaries)

Group Purchasing Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- Business
Restaurant General Manager
Stanley House Hotel and Spa —Blackburn
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Restaurant management
- Hotel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Conference & Events Manager (Interim)
BABCP —Bury
- £21,687.32 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Time management
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Sales Executive (Client Relationship Executive) Fixed-term 12 months
Ascentis —Lancaster
- £29,930 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- English
- Travel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Paralegal - Civil Liberties
Civil Liberties —Wigan
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Senior Quantity Surveyor
MWHTreatment —Preston
Senior Project Manager (Engineering Design)
Salford Council —Swinton
- £50,269 - £53,460 a year
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
Blossom Food and Beverage Supervisor
The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa —Skipton
- £27,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Spa Therapist
Stanley House Hotel and Spa —Blackburn
- £13.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Hotel
- Hotel experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Events & Conference Manager
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust —Preston
- £29,203.52 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
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Events & Conference Manager
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts —Walton le Dale
- £29,203.52 a year
- Full-time
Conference & Events Manager
Hospitality: Mill Farm Sports Village, Dixon Grange, Sedgewick Scott —Preston
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
Events Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Organisational skills
Operations Manager
Blackburn with Darwen Council —Blackburn with Darwen
- £39,862 - £44,075 a year
- Weekend availability
3d
Chemical and Research Analyst
National Nuclear Laboratory —Preston
- From £45,220 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Bid Manager
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Microsoft Excel
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Market Intelligence Executive
Ascentis —Lancaster
- From £25,010 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Guest Service Manager
Holiday Inn Lancaster —Lancaster
- £13.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Hotel
- Guest services
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Head of Housekeeping
Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa —Accrington
- Full-time
- Management
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
8d
Assistant Manager
Five Guys UK —Bolton
- From £35,870 a year
- Weekend availability
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- IT
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Group Purchasing Manager

VetPlus -
Lytham

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Job details

Up to £65,000 a year

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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conference manager jobs in longridge, lan

Group Purchasing Manager

Restaurant General Manager

Conference & Events Manager (Interim)

Sales Executive (Client Relationship Executive) Fixed-term 12 months

Paralegal - Civil Liberties

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Project Manager (Engineering Design)

Blossom Food and Beverage Supervisor

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Events & Conference Manager

Events & Conference Manager

Conference & Events Manager

Events Manager

Operations Manager

Chemical and Research Analyst

Bid Manager

Market Intelligence Executive

Guest Service Manager

Head of Housekeeping

Assistant Manager

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