purchasing Work, Jobs in 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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Buyer
Johnson Controls —Manchester
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Business
Project Buyer
Equans —Didsbury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Grocery Buyer
United Wholesale Grocers Ltd —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
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Procurement Category Manager
Manchester Metropolitan University —Manchester
- £35,608 - £39,906 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Contracts
- Life insurance
14d
Procurement Support Officer
GMCA —Manchester
- £30,024 - £38,220 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
Buying & Merchandising Assistant
The Fragrance Shop —Manchester
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Work from home
Purchasing Manager
Oliver Valves —Knutsford
- Management
Indirect Procurement Manager
Haier Europe —Birchwood
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
Procurement Support Specialist
Bupa —Salford Quays
- From £26,400 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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17h
Procurement Policy Manager
Sopra Steria —Manchester
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Annual leave
Category Leader - Indirect Materials Procurement
Albany International Ltd —Bury
- £30,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- English
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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6d
Construction Buyer
MCR Property Group Ltd —Manchester
- Time management
- Annual leave
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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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Assistant Building Manager - Ship Canal House (18 month fixed term contract)
CBRE —Manchester
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- IT
Procurement Business Partner
GMCA —Manchester
- £39,152 - £42,839 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
10d
Purchase Ledger & Office Administrator
Chelford Farm Supplies —Macclesfield
- From £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Buyers Admin Assistant
Footasylum —Rochdale
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
1d
Sourcing Supply Co-ordinator
Essity —Stubbins
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Administrative experience
Senior Buyer: Own Brand
Rowlands Pharmacy —Borough of Halton
- Monday to Friday
- Sales
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount

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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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Grocery Buyer

Procurement Category Manager

Procurement Support Officer

Buying & Merchandising Assistant

Purchasing Manager

Indirect Procurement Manager

Procurement Support Specialist

Procurement Policy Manager

Category Leader - Indirect Materials Procurement

Construction Buyer

Demand Planner - Buyer

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

Procurement Business Partner

Purchase Ledger & Office Administrator

Buyers Admin Assistant

Sourcing Supply Co-ordinator

Senior Buyer: Own Brand

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