Purchasing Manager

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are delighted to be partnering with an established and successful manufacturing organisation based near Middlesbrough on the appointment of a Purchasing Manager to join their team. This role will be offered on a 12-15 month fixed-term contract, covering a period of maternity leave. We require an August 2026 start date for this role. This role offers a competitive salary, early Friday finishes, 7% employer pension contribution, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, a purchase holiday scheme, birthday holiday, enhanced sick leave, health care cash plan and more. The Role: Lead, supervise, and support the purchasing team to achieve departmental goals and performance targets. Work closely with the Operations Management Team to understand business needs and support operational requirements. Monitor purchasing activities to ensure quality, cost control, and timely delivery. Ensure non-manufacturing/project purchases are efficient Cost management and control to demonstrate accountability for achieving company margin targets. Ensure there is a culture of keeping the system accurate and up to date with minimum stock levels, lead times, economic order quantities etc. Improvement of stock turns and management of over stocks / slow moving stock. Accountable for the purchasing manual, all associated purchasing work instructions/processes and keeping them accurate and up to date. Own, maintain and report on the Supply Chain Risk Register, escalating ..... full job details .....