Buying manager Work, Jobs in Adlington, Lan (with Salaries)

Head of Supply Chain
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Chorley
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Work from home
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23h
Category Manager
JBT Marel —Adlington
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- Analysis skills
Manager Purchasing
JBT Marel —Adlington
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Supply Chain and Operations Manager
Nutravet (UK) Ltd —Blackpool
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Customer service
- Free parking
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Category Manager - IT
Places for People —Preston
- Up to £60,000 a year
- IT
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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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Group Purchasing Manager
Tangerine Group —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- Business
9d
Materials Manager
Ecolab Inc. —Northwich
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Leadership
7d
Procurement Manager
RABROS LTD T/A Wizard —Blackpool
- £30,000 - £45,000 a year
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Store discount
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13d
Procurement Manager
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust —Blackburn
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
14h
Group Procurement Manager
Eric Wright Group Limited —Preston
- Civil engineering
- IT
- Construction
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Contracts Manager
Cornerstone Group —Preston
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Hotel
- Project management
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10d
Assistant Building Manager - Ship Canal House (18 month fixed term contract)
CBRE —Manchester
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- IT
Senior Procurement Manager
MBDA —Bolton
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Free parking
Procurement Category Manager
Sefton Council —Sefton
- £51,356 - £52,413 a year
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
Purchasing Manager
Oliver Valves —Knutsford
- Management
Procurement Group Leader
BAE Systems —Samlesbury
- From £59,491 a year
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
17h
Lead Buyer - Information Technology
MBDA —Bolton
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
10d
Supplier Relationship Manager
Bupa —Salford Quays
- From £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Negotiation
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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7d
Purchasing Manager
Pursuit Aerospace —Burnley
- Full-time
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
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Head of Supply Chain

TVS Supply Chain Solutions -
Chorley

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Job details

Full-time
23 hours ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
Work from home
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Management
Procurement
Supply chain
Analysis skills
Continuous improvement
IT
Leadership
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

About TVS

TVS supply chain solutions are a global provider of outsourced supply chain management solutions, delivering real change to our customers across a wide range of sectors including the MOD, Utilities organisations, beverage companies, automotive and the rail industry. TVS internationally have an annual turnover more than $8billion and employ over 39,000 employees across the globe. The company has a robust growth strategy and ethos for continuous improvement, to enable the continued delivery of world class service to its customers, which remains cost effective and Industry leading.

Purpose

To ensure that Supply Chain requirements are effectively fulfilled across the full range of TVS clients. The role is responsible for identifying and delivering opportunities to enhance client performance, drive working capital efficiency, reduce risk, and increase profitability. A key focus is on the implementation of supply chain strategy and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver best value to clients and to TVS.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Management

Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Chain team, fostering a high-performance culture.
Ensure consistent application of supply chain best practices and continuous learning.
Conduct regular communication sessions to keep teams informed of project and business performance.
Lead structured annual performance reviews and monthly one-to-one meetings to support employee development.
Champion team engagement and support career growth through mentorship and training.

Service Delivery & Client Relationship Management

Own end-to-end service delivery for all assigned clients, ensuring key KPIs (availability, backorders, stock levels) are consistently met.
Proactively manage commercial risks associated with service delivery.
Provide regular performance reporting and visibility across internal teams and senior stakeholders.
Collaborate with Purchasing to:
Monitor and improve supplier conformance to client requirements.
Build strong supplier relationships that support continuous improvement.
Lead regular operational and strategic meetings with clients.
Represent Supply Chain in new business pursuits, including solution design, client briefings, and implementation support.

Supply Chain Strategy & Continuous Improvement

Understand client needs and internal operations to identify improvement opportunities and eliminate non-compliance.
Lead end-to-end delivery of improvement initiatives: from current/future state mapping through to benefit realisation.
Collaborate cross-functionally to assess and mitigate impact of change across the business.
Promote a “right first time” and data-driven approach to strategic planning and operational execution.
Drive standardisation and automation to reduce costs, improve service, and manage risk.

Commercial Performance & Procurement Excellence

Enhance the commercial performance of the Supply Chain function with measurable bottom-line impact.
Champion value-for-money procurement practices and supplier performance management.
Support cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring quality and compliance are not compromised.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

Degree-level education or equivalent, ideally in Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Strong commercial acumen and effective negotiation skills
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in supply chain and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
High attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Self-motivated, resilient, and results-oriented.
Comfortable challenging the status quo and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent team building and a proactive networking style
Full Driving License and willingness to travel

Exprience and Key Competencies

Extensive experience in a leadership Procurement or Supply Chain role
Good working knowledge of IT System and Software Packages including ERP, Word and Excel.
Track record of building relationships with senior personnel and of understanding and influencing Client / business strategy
Leadership / Developing Self and Others
Customer Focus
Interpersonal and Influencing / Communication
Analytical Abilities / Commercial Awareness
Decision Making / Exercising Judgement
Building Expertise / Quest for Knowledge
Planning and Organisation
Adaptability / Change Orientation Pioneering
Self-Management (Integrity, resilience, Flexibility)
Pace and Ambition
Professional and Ethical in approach

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chorley PR6 7AJ

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