Average Purchasing Manager salary in the UK

Global manufacturer requires a Purchasing Assistant on a 12 month FTC basis to support procurement and supply chain planning activities. Applicants will ideally have office-based experience within a manufacturing or engineering business. Experience in, or previous exposure to procurement or supply chain tasks would be advantageous. The Purchasing Assistant will support tasks around; purchase order management, supplier liaison, data management, and inventory/stock control. Specific duties of the Purchasing Assistant include: Purchase order management for direct/indirect areas of spendExpediting and maintenance of correct data in MRPMonitoring of; stock, inventory and Kanban levelsStakeholder engagementMonitoring supplier KPI performance - quality, cost, delivery, spendMaintain ERP master data Purchasing Assistant applicants should meet the following criteria: Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environmentExposure to procurement, suppliers or supply chain tasks would be advantageousCollaborative, team playerIT literacy - MS Office packages, MRP and ERP (desirable)Comfortable with hybrid working, and working a 12 month FTC position

Experienced Purchase Ledger Supervisor required for a large, leading business based in Horncastle.This is a newly created role due to business demands and is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking, progressive company offering:Competitive salary + hybrid working + additional employee benefits A company investing in employees' health and well-being. People are at the heart of everything the company does, fostering a culture where individuals can be themselves and freely contribute ideas that drive continuous improvement.Comprehensive training and personal development are offered to all employees. The purpose of the Purchase Ledger Supervisor is to maintain accurate records for all company purchases, ensuring supplier invoices are processed promptly and accurately.Duties will include:Supervising two Purchase Ledger Clerks.Ensuring the accurate processing of supplier invoices (high volume).Dealing with queries. Liaising with internal staff and suppliers to resolve issues quickly and efficiently. Processing weekly payment runs.Cash management. Supplier statement reconciliations.Other ad hoc duties as required. The person:Previous/current supervisory experience is essential. Previous experience in Purchase Ledger in a high-volume, fast-paced environment is required. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential. Good IT skills are required.

Our client, a well-established global business based just outside Southampton, is recruiting a Purchasing Co-ordinator to join their busy and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within buying and procurement.Key Responsibilities:Placing, progressing and expediting purchase ordersChasing suppliers and managing delivery schedulesMaintaining and updating supplier and vendor data, including pricing, lead times and product rangesForecasting and planning future stock levelsAssisting with the sourcing and introduction of new productsManaging workload independently, reporting to a European-based line managerThe Ideal Candidate:Previous office-based experience is essentialExperience within purchasing, buying or procurement is desirable but not essentialConfident communicator, comfortable liaising with suppliers and internal teamsHighly organised with strong attention to detailAble to prioritise tasks and work to deadlinesIT literate, with good knowledge of Excel and WordSelf-motivated with a proactive approachWhat’s On Offer:Training and development opportunitiesFree on-site parkingSupportive and fast-paced working environmentOpportunity to gain experience within a global organisationDue to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 3 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.