https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-manager-ubt--68fe1f91-3bf9-422e-8ce7-5067f95de87b RSS feed for Purchasing Manager at UBT. en-gb Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:42:06 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-manager-ubt--68fe1f91-3bf9-422e-8ce7-5067f95de87b https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-manager-ubt--68fe1f91-3bf9-422e-8ce7-5067f95de87b Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:52:14 GMT Location: Colchester | Salary: 50000.00-50000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | We are seeking a highly motivated Purchasing Manager for our client based in Colchester. You will be responsible for working with suppliers to drive a positive outcome to consistently improve their EBITDA. This includes procurement of products at competitive rates, ensuring consistent supply of components, Maintaining and building strong working relationships with existing and new suppliers and negotiating competitive terms.The purchasing manager will drive consistency and efficiency in purchasing processes and systems, whilst collaborating with operations and engineering to support production planning and efficient stock controlResponsibilities:Own and manage the end to end procurement process, maintaining procurement policy and standardsRaise and manage all purchase orders, ensuring orders are placed accurately, on time, and in line with demandManage supplier selection, onboarding and approval, ensuring SLA''s are in place with top suppliersManage supplier performance, conducting annual reviews and resolving supplier issues by tracking performance against SLA standards.Manage and monitor cost prices, identifying opportunities for cost saving to increase GP, and mitigating price i... Permanent