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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Buyers
Sell The Car —Trafford
Buying Assistant
Bents Garden & Home —Glazebury
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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4d
Purchasing Manager
Oliver Valves —Knutsford
- Management
Project Buyer
Equans —Didsbury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Packaging Buyer
Extons Foods —Manchester
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Project management
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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8d
Purchasing Administrator
Apollo Scientific —Denton
- Up to £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- ERP systems
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8d
Supplier Relationship Manager
Bupa —Salford Quays
- From £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Negotiation
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
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21h
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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Sub-Contracts Coordinator - HVP
Bilfinger SE —Carrington
7d
Purchase Ledger Clerk
Brand Addition —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Bachelor's degree
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17h
Purchasing Manager
Pursuit Aerospace —Burnley
- Full-time
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
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Packaging Manager- Packaging Buyer - Packaging Procurement
Comfy Quilts —Manchester
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Tax experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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8d
Buying & Merchandising Assistant
The Fragrance Shop —Manchester
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Work from home
Procurement Assistant
NHS Supply Chain —Daresbury
- £29,316 - £32,573 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Patient care
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Procurement Specialist - Direct Materials (m/f/d)
Nexperia Germany GmbH —Manchester
- £44,000 - £53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Category Buyer
Royal London —Alderley Edge
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- AI
- Annual leave
21h
Category Buyer - Raw Materials
Mizkan —Middleton
- Full-time
Quick apply
Materials Controller - HVP
Bilfinger SE —Carrington
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Communication skills
8d
Procurement Support Specialist
Bupa —Salford Quays
- From £26,400 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d

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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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Purchasing Manager

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