Buying manager Work, Jobs in Manchester, Gtm (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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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
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
Category Manager - IT
Places for People —Preston
- Up to £60,000 a year
- IT
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Buying Manager - Apparel
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Sales
- Employee discount
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2d
Principal Category Manager
Sopra Steria —Manchester
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Management
- Project management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
7d
Head of Buying - Men's Footwear
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Employee discount
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10d
Supply Chain & Procurement - Senior Manager - Defence
Pwc UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Communication skills
Assistant Building Manager - Ship Canal House (18 month fixed term contract)
CBRE —Manchester
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- IT
Buying Manager - Kids Apparel
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Employee discount
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Buying Manager - Women's Apparel
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Employee discount
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Materials Manager
Ecolab Inc. —Northwich
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Leadership
7d
Contracts Manager
Thales —Cheadle
- Full-time
- Travel
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Direct Procurement Manager - 13 Month Fixed Term Contract
PZ Cussons UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
3d
Senior Lecturer (Fashion Buying & Merchandising and Programme Leader)
Manchester Metropolitan University —Manchester
- £48,822 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Education
- Leadership
- Life insurance
13d
Contracts Manager 1
BAE Systems Inc. —Manchester
- £118,747 - £201,870 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
Senior Category Manager - FTC
Sopra Steria —Salford
- Up to £60,000 a year
- Contracts
- Annual leave
Senior Procurement Manager
MBDA —Bolton
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Free parking
Purchasing Manager
Pursuit Aerospace —Burnley
- Full-time
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
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Purchasing Manager
Oliver Valves —Knutsford
- Management

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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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buying manager jobs in manchester, gtm

Purchasing Manager

Head of Supply Chain

Supplier Relationship Manager

Category Manager - IT

Buying Manager - Apparel

Principal Category Manager

Head of Buying - Men's Footwear

Supply Chain & Procurement - Senior Manager - Defence

Assistant Building Manager - Ship Canal House (18 month fixed term contract)

Buying Manager - Kids Apparel

Buying Manager - Women's Apparel

Materials Manager

Contracts Manager

Direct Procurement Manager - 13 Month Fixed Term Contract

Senior Lecturer (Fashion Buying & Merchandising and Programme Leader)

Contracts Manager 1

Senior Category Manager - FTC

Senior Procurement Manager

Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

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