purchasing Work, Jobs in greater manchester (with Salaries)

Purchasing Manager
HG Stephensons Ltd —Stockport
- From £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- In-person
- Leadership
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Procurement Support Officer
GMCA —Manchester
- £30,024 - £38,220 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
Buyer
Johnson Controls —Manchester
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Business
Project Buyer
Equans —Didsbury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Purchasing Manager
Oliver Valves —Knutsford
- Management
Buyers Admin Assistant
Footasylum —Rochdale
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
1d
Category Manager
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Management
- ERP systems
- Annual leave
12d
Procurement Framework Auditor
Sopra Steria —Salford
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- IT
- Annual leave
3d
Procurement Business Partner
GMCA —Manchester
- £39,152 - £42,839 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
10d
Packaging Buyer
Extons Foods —Manchester
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Project management
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
7d
Demand Planner - Buyer
Jap Parts Europe LTD —Worsley
- £28,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- ERP systems
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Purchasing Administrator
Apollo Scientific —Denton
- Up to £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- ERP systems
Quick apply
7d
Sub-Contracts Coordinator - HVP
Bilfinger SE —Carrington
6d
Procurement Category Manager
Manchester Metropolitan University —Manchester
- £35,608 - £39,906 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Contracts
- Life insurance
14d
Buying Assistant
Bents Garden & Home —Glazebury
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Lead Buyer - Information Technology
MBDA —Bolton
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
3d
Purchasing Manager
Pursuit Aerospace —Burnley
- Full-time
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
Quick apply
Buying & Merchandising Assistant
The Fragrance Shop —Manchester
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Work from home
Purchasing / Buying Administrator
RoBAT Limited —Macclesfield
- £26,000 - £29,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Free parking
Category Leader - Indirect Materials Procurement
Albany International Ltd —Bury
- £30,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- English
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
7d

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Purchasing Manager

HG Stephensons Ltd -
Stockport

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £45,000 a year

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programme
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Procurement
Supply chain
Purchasing
Leadership

Full job description

Purchasing Manager – Lead, Optimise, Deliver
Ready to take the lead in a business that values ambition as much as heritage? This is an exciting opportunity to build on the success of an already talented team, strengthening supplier partnerships and supporting the delivery of smarter, more efficient purchasing strategies.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll take ownership of buying strategy and oversee day-to-day operations, leading a team of four Buyers. You’ll play a key role in enhancing supplier performance, refining processes and systems, and ensuring the business remains competitive, agile, and driven by data.

Stephenson’s is an independent family business supplying the catering trade with non-food equipment since 1868.

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership role combining operational control with strategic development (70% operational, 30% Strategic):

Purchasing Operations & Delivery (70%)

Lead end-to-end purchasing, from order management to delivery scheduling
Maintain accurate, real-time system data and clear delivery visibility
Ensure consistent supply continuity, resolving delays, shortages and quality issues proactively
Partner with Category, Caterbar buying group, Marketing and Operations to align supply with demand
Work closely with Goods-In to optimise stock flow and availability

Strategy, Suppliers & Continuous Improvement (30%)

Shape and deliver sourcing strategies aligned to commercial and brand goals
Build strong supplier partnerships, driving performance, value and service
Lead negotiations and monitor market trends to manage risk and unlock opportunity
Act as the business expert on suppliers and purchasing conditions
Improve systems, processes and ways of working
Ensure responsible sourcing, compliance and sustainability standards are met

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Buying team
Set clear priorities and drive accountability
Use data to manage cost, performance and risk
Build strong internal and supplier relationships
Champion continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

Proven leader in purchasing, procurement (essential), with strong supply chain expertise valued.(industry experience or strong product passion preferred)
Commercially sharp with a track record of delivering value
Confident negotiator with strong supplier management skills
Advanced Excel and systems skills; data-driven decision maker
Solid knowledge of purchasing and supply chain operations
Thrives in a fast-paced, priority-driven environment
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and a clear communicator
Strong awareness of sustainability, compliance, and ethical sourcing

Why Join Us

A key leadership role with real ownership and influence
The opportunity to modernise and shape the buying function
Make a direct impact on business performance and supplier strategy
Join a stable, growing business with long-term ambition
Lead and further develop an established, capable team

If you’re a commercially driven leader who thrives on ownership, improvement, and delivering results, we’d love to hear from you. Please follow the attached link www.stephensons.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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