https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-manager-reed--d095885a-48e5-48b1-b1ab-28a6cc8e4261 RSS feed for Purchasing Manager at Reed. en-gb Sun, 03 May 2026 18:20:44 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-manager-reed--d095885a-48e5-48b1-b1ab-28a6cc8e4261 https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-manager-reed--d095885a-48e5-48b1-b1ab-28a6cc8e4261 Fri, 01 May 2026 11:52:50 GMT Location: Sutton | Salary: 45000.00-45000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Purchasing ManagerLocation: Sutton, SurreyJob Type: Full-time (4 days in office, 1 day working from home)Join a leading FMCG and distribution company as a Purchasing Manager at its UK head office in Sutton, Surrey. This pivotal role will support continued growth by managing supplier relationships across the UK, Europe, Asia, and Africa, covering the full purchasing lifecycle.Day-to-day of the role:Oversee all purchasing activities, including ordering, stock control, and maintaining data accuracy.Develop and maintain strong relationships with international suppliers.Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to ensure cost-effectiveness.Monitor supplier performance, resolving any delivery or quality issues promptly.Plan and schedule orders and production in alignment with sales forecasts.Manage risks within the supply chain to ensure continuity of supply.Monitor inventory levels to minimise obsolete stock and support audits and stock takes.Source new products and identify potential new supplier opportunities.Collaborate closely with planning, operations, finance, and other internal teams to enhance purchasing efficiency.Produce regular purchasing and performance reports for ... Permanent