Average Purchase Controller salary in the UK

Job Title: Purchasing & Supplier Manager Location: Blackpool Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full Time About us: The Glasdon Group is a market leader in the design and supply of a wide range of environmental and safety products. Our products have been helping make the world a cleaner, safer place for over 65 years. The relationships we hold with our worldwide group of suppliers is important to us and maintaining these positive relationships in a progressive and ethical manner is testament to our success over the past 65 years. About the role: To ensure ongoing expansion, we are looking for an experienced and strategic Purchasing Manager to lead our existing Purchasing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the efficient flow of parts from suppliers to our warehouses. In this exciting role, you will play a critical role in optimising our supply chain for efficiency and cost effectiveness, while ensuring alignment with our commitment to ESG principles. If you are a passionate leader with a strong track record in supply chain management and a growth mindset, we encourage you to apply! The successful candidate with be provided with full and comprehensive support and training. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Overseeing the daily management of our purchasing team.Managing suppliers, including performance evaluation and negotiations.Sourcing and onboarding new suppliersRegular collaboration, support, and auditing, of existing suppliers to ensure compliance, ethical sourcing practices and alignment with our carbon reduction and UN Sustainable Development Goals.Demand forecasting and inventory planning.Production and management of tenders.Inter-departmental liaison with relevant stakeholder including Research and Development, Product Design, QA and Sales.Supplier contingency planning and management of supplier risk management programs. Ideal Candidate Background: Minimum of 5 years' experience in purchase management, with a proven track record of optimising processes and driving efficiency.Bachelor's degree and/or qualified / part qualified CIPS.Proven track record of managing and leading a team.Have a genuine interest in procurement practices.Passionate about sustainability practices and customer focus.Strategic knowledge of supply chain management.Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.Self-motivated, confident, and proactive.Commercially aware.An effective team player.A change champion.Good IT, literacy, numerical and analytical problem-solving skills.Excellent attention to detail.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Perks, Rewards & Benefits: 33 days paid holiday (rising to 38 depending on length of service).Buy/sell up to 5 days holiday each year.Holidays can be booked flexibly in 30-minute blocks.Company related performance bonuses.Company final salary pension scheme after a minimum of two years' service.Pension through NEST within 3 months of start date.Life insurance after a minimum of two years' service.Private health insurance scheme after a minimum of one years' service.Health cashback plan.Company sick pay scheme.Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).Compassionate leaveRelocation support loans.Long service awards.Subsidised on-site café/social space.Free on-site parking.Special occasion gifts.Cycle to Work scheme.On-site Gym and changing facilities.Team building activities / days.Flexitime work pattern.Company events.At cost on-site electric vehicle charging points.Paid charity days.Charity fundraising events.Social activities.Promotion opportunitiesSkills development.Professional study support.Comprehensive training programmes Terms and Conditions: Full-time, permanent position.Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm (subject to the needs of the role).30-minute lunch break.Monthly Pay in arrears by the 28th day of each month. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Purchasing, Procurement, Back Orders, Batch Quantity, Management, Manufacturing, Stock & Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Negotiation, CIPS, 5S, Ordering, Requisitions, Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Bill of Materials (BOM), Commercial Systems, Auditing, ISO, Kaizen, Supplier Relationship Management, Total Quality Management (TQM), Supply Chain Strategy, Planning, Supplier & Vendor Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing and SKU may also be considered. The Glasdon Group of Companies is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant Location: High Wycombe Salary: £DOE Key Skills: Purchasing, Suppliers, Pricing, Payments, ERP, MRP, MS Office, Production, Programmes, Export Controls Are you organised, proactive, and ready to support a fast-paced procurement team? We're looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join our growing Supply Chain team, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of procurement operations across both direct and indirect categories. The Role: As a Purchasing Assistant, you'll be an essential part of the procurement process-managing supplier data, processing orders in our ERP system, and supporting timely deliveries and payments. You'll collaborate closely with suppliers and internal teams across Production, Quality Assurance and Programmes to ensure that our projects stay on track and our service levels remain top-notch. So, what will you be doing as a Purchasing Assistant? Raising and managing Purchase Orders in our ERP systemMaintaining accurate supplier and component information (pricing, lead times, payment terms)Coordinating with suppliers to track orders, resolve delays, and communicate delivery schedulesSupporting the management of supplier order books and performance monitoringAssisting in the onboarding of new suppliers, including JOSCAR registration and compliance trackingHandling invoice and receipt queries and helping process returns for defective materialsMaintaining supplier records including NDAs and Export Control Compliance StatementsAttending team meetings, capturing discussions, and maintaining action registersSupporting the Procurement team with departmental objectives and KPIs What are we looking for in our next Purchasing Assistant? A detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesA team-focused attitude and the confidence to liaise with a wide range of stakeholdersA hunger to grow your skills in procurement and supply chain operationsA commitment to delivering high-quality work and continuous improvement Why Join Us? You'll become part of a forward-thinking team, working in a dynamic industry where innovation and efficiency go hand-in-hand. We offer opportunities for career development, learning, and a chance to contribute to projects that matter. ***PLEASE NOTE*** Active Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

Experienced Purchase Ledger Manager required for a Doncaster based business. The purpose of the role is to manage the Purchase Ledger function, ensuring financial policies and procedures are adhered to. This role would suit a pragmatic, diligent individual looking to add value and drive continuous improvements across the department. Reporting to the Financial Controller duties will include: Ensuring the accuracy and timely processing of supplier invoices monthly. Processing payment runs.Dealing with queries. Continuously driving process development and improvements. Cashflow forecasting.Establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers. Managing one direct report.Other ad hoc duties as required. The person: Previous Supervisory or Managerial experience is desirable. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Good IT skills are required.