Purchasing manager Work, Jobs in Lancashire (with Salaries)

Group Purchasing Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- Business
Manager Purchasing
JBT Marel —Adlington
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Data analysis skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Contracts Manager - Defence
Mace —Preston
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
10d
Head of Supply Chain
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Chorley
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Driving
Pharmacy Technician Team Manager: Procurement/Homecare/High Cost Drugs
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Preston
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
9d
Process Manager - Procurement UK
MBDA —Bolton
- £55,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
7d
European Procurement & Supply Chain Director
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Chorley
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
6d
Lead Buyer - Information Technology
MBDA —Bolton
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Procurement Manager
MBDA —Bolton
- £48,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Free parking
Head of Sourcing
REPRESENT —Bolton
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Program Procurement Lead
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Spanish
- English
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Contract Managers Assistant
UK Restoration Services —Burnley
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Quick apply
3d
Interim Global Procurement Lead
Victrex —Thornton Cleveleys
- £65,000 - £85,000 a year
- Management
- Leadership
9d
Senior Contracts / Commercial Manager
Assystem —Bolton
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
6d
Procurement - Technology Lead
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Key Account Buying Manager
RMS International (UK) Ltd. —Manchester
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
6d
Contracts Operations Manager
Multevo Ltd —Preston
- Overtime
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
Quick apply
3d
Contracts & Project Manager - Heritage Construction
UK Restoration Services —Burnley
- Temporary
- Administrative experience
- Project management
- Driving
Quick apply
3d
Procurement Manager
Chorley Council and South Ribble Counci —Chorley
- £51,356 - £52,413 a year
- Call to connect
- Management
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
23h
Buying Manager - Women's Apparel
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Employee discount
Quick apply
9d

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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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purchasing manager jobs in lancashire

Group Purchasing Manager

Manager Purchasing

Senior Contracts Manager - Defence

Head of Supply Chain

Pharmacy Technician Team Manager: Procurement/Homecare/High Cost Drugs

Process Manager - Procurement UK

European Procurement & Supply Chain Director

Lead Buyer - Information Technology

Procurement Manager

Head of Sourcing

Program Procurement Lead

Contract Managers Assistant

Interim Global Procurement Lead

Senior Contracts / Commercial Manager

Procurement - Technology Lead

Key Account Buying Manager

Contracts Operations Manager

Contracts & Project Manager - Heritage Construction

Procurement Manager

Buying Manager - Women's Apparel

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