Full time

Purchasing Manager

Pertemps Warrington

Southport, PR8 1AX

£40000 - £45000 per annum

Posted: 14 September 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 14 October 2026

Ref: 60892844

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About the Role

Based in Southport, this permanent post suits a proven Purchasing Manager seeking a Monday to Friday office role, 08:00 until 16:30. The successful candidate directs procurement across roughly £12 million of annual expenditure, shaping strategy alongside the Operations Director and senior colleagues. Core duties include supplier negotiation, contract management, cost control and building robust vendor relationships. Applicants should demonstrate strong commercial acumen, analytical ability and confident communication. The position offers £40,000 to £45,000 dependent on experience, plus 25 days holiday, bank holidays, a company pension, death in service cover and a performance bonus.

Job Title: Purchasing Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:30 – Office based
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Southport
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Purchasing Manager for a well-established client, who are a market leader within their sector with over 100 years of experience.
As a Purchasing Manager, you will provide a proactive and qualitive purchasing function of the organisation covering approximate £12 million spend per annum
In return, you will receive;

Competitive Salary
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company Pension
Death in service x 3
Performance Bonus

As the Purchasing Manager your duties & responsibilities will be;

Work closely with the Operations Director and Senior Management Team in the development and implementation of the Purchasing strategy.
Actively deliver for the business monthly / annual objectives
Maintain a strong business relationship and successfully influence cost savings within the company
Identify appropriate order levels, place orders and monitor accuracy of reordered inventory shipments received
Lead, direct, motivate and manage appropriate purchasing team activities to satisfy the business needs
Maintain accurate purchasing stock and records of costs
Negotiate contracts for services
Provide appropriate input to the new products development process

The successful Purchasing Manager will have the following skills/experience;