Supplier manager Work, Jobs in Blackburn With Darwen, Lan (with Salaries)

Group Purchasing Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- Business
Retail Manager - Sandwich Shop
Cissy Green Ltd. —Ramsbottom
- £32,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Food service experience
- Annual leave
Quick apply
14d
Head of HSEQ
NSG Environmental —Chorley
- £90,000 - £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Life insurance
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10d
Manager, Carrier Management, GBIE
CHEP —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
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
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13d
Production Manager
Velocity Composites Plc —Burnley
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Bereavement leave
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7d
Finance Assistant (Credit Control & Purchase Ledger)
Greenarc Ltd —Padiham
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
6d
Business Operations Manager
The Wish Centre —Blackburn
- £30,981 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Free parking
- Store discount
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9d
Head of Building Services & Facilities
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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Contracts Co-ordinator
Multevo Ltd —Darwen
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- AWS
- Data entry
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General Manager, Shireburn Arms
James` Places —Hurst Green
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Hotel
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Operations/Office Manager
VBS Ltd —Rossendale
- £26,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Quick apply
2d
Regional Transport Manager
EMR Group —Salford
- Full-time
- Management
- IT
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Food Service Area Manager / Brand Manager
James Hall & Co Ltd —Preston
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Analysis skills
- Food service experience
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Commercial Support Manager
EMR Group —Warrington
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Travel
- IT
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Accounts Payable Clerk (Chorley or Bolton)
Vernacare International Ltd —Bolton
- Up to £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Events Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Organisational skills
Technical Operations Manager (Infrastructure)
Warburtons —Bolton
- Full-time
- Bakery
- IT
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Telephony Manager
MCS Group —Burscough
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Gym membership
Quick apply
Recruitment & Onboarding Advisor
James Hall & Co Ltd —Preston
- £29,035.24 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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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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supplier manager jobs in blackburn with darwen, lan

Group Purchasing Manager

Retail Manager - Sandwich Shop

Head of HSEQ

Manager, Carrier Management, GBIE

Purchasing Administrator (MAT Leave cover, Min 12 months fixed term)

Production Manager

Finance Assistant (Credit Control & Purchase Ledger)

Business Operations Manager

Head of Building Services & Facilities

Contracts Co-ordinator

General Manager, Shireburn Arms

Operations/Office Manager

Regional Transport Manager

Food Service Area Manager / Brand Manager

Commercial Support Manager

Accounts Payable Clerk (Chorley or Bolton)

Events Manager

Technical Operations Manager (Infrastructure)

Telephony Manager

Recruitment & Onboarding Advisor

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