Full job descriptionPurchasing Manager
London | Monday - Friday
£55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
Are you a commercially astute purchasing professional looking to take ownership of a strategic procurement function within a fast-growing, internationally recognised consumer products business?
We are recruiting a Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing strategy, supplier relationships, and commercial negotiations across a multi-channel retail operation. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape sourcing strategy, influence business performance, and lead a small but capable purchasing team.
The Role
Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will be responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies that support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
*Leading supplier sourcing, selection, negotiation, and performance management
*Owning and delivering major retail tenders and commercial bids from concept through to completion
*Driving margin improvement through effective cost management and supplier negotiations
*Building long-term strategic supplier partnerships across global markets
*Identifying opportunities to optimise sourcing routes, reduce risk, and improve product quality
*Providing market intelligence on supplier capabilities, commodity trends, and sourcing opportunities
*Supporting sustainability initiatives through responsible procurement practices
*Leading, coaching, and developing a small purchasing team
About You
We’re looking for an experienced purchasing or procurement professional who combines strong commercial acumen with excellent stakeholder management skills.
You will ideally have:
*5+ years’ experience in a senior purchasing, procurement, or sourcing role
*Proven success negotiating with international suppliers and managing strategic partnerships
*Experience leading complex tenders, bids, or large-volume sourcing projects
*Strong commercial awareness with a track record of delivering margin improvements
*Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
*The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
*The ability to lead or mentor team members
*Exposure to consumer goods, retail, FMCG, manufacturing, or product-led environments would be advantageous
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a highly successful and growing organisation where procurement plays a critical role in commercial success. You’ll have genuine influence across the business, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to shape future purchasing strategy while developing your leadership career.
If you’re a driven procurement professional looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
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