https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-and-supply-chain-manager-w-talent--46921d01-fa49-4007-85b1-8dd6a16ec5f7 RSS feed for Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager at W Talent. en-gb Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:02:59 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-and-supply-chain-manager-w-talent--46921d01-fa49-4007-85b1-8dd6a16ec5f7 https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-and-supply-chain-manager-w-talent--46921d01-fa49-4007-85b1-8dd6a16ec5f7 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:51:51 GMT Location: Kent | Salary: 80000.00-80000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | You will lead sourcing strategy, supplier performance, cost reduction and material availability, while working closely with Production Planning and playing an active role in the SandOP process to ensure production plans are achieved.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a team of Buyers.Manage direct, indirect and CAPEX procurement.Develop sourcing strategies and deliver cost reduction initiatives.Drive supplier performance, contract negotiations and continuous improvement.Ensure material availability, MRP accuracy and inventory optimisation.Support production planning, SandOP and wider supply chain activities.Improve logistics flow, import processes and supply chain resilience.Lead SAP and process improvement initiatives.Work cross-functionally with Production, Planning, Engineering and Finance.About YouYou''ll have experience leading both procurement and supply chain within a manufacturing or engineering environment. You''ll be equally comfortable developing strategic sourcing initiatives as you are working with production planning to ensure materials are available and operations run efficiently.You''ll bring:Purchasing and Supply Chain Management experience.Strong knowledge of MR... Permanent