Purchasing Manager in Nottingham

Job Description

About the Role\n\nReady to take the lead in a fast‑moving, high‑impact environment? Our client is looking for a driven and experienced Purchasing Manager to join their thriving Nottingham team. This is a fully office‑based role at the heart of the business — perfect for someone who loves being hands‑on, collaborative, and central to daily operations.\n\nAs Purchasing Manager, you’ll shape a supply chain that’s competitive, cost‑effective, and built for long‑term success.

You’ll lead a committed team, build strong supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement across the department. If you’re commercially sharp, process‑minded, and ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.\n\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\n\n * Sourcing and introducing new products that keep the business ahead of the curve\n\n * Negotiating with suppliers to secure the strongest market value\n\n * Owning annual targets across cost, quality, reliability, and delivery\n\n * Leading and developing the Purchasing team\n\n * Identifying opportunities to streamline and elevate existing processes\n\n * Creating and managing KPIs that drive performance and measurable improvement\n\n * Working with suppliers to secure contributions for marketing campaigns\n\n * Travelling occasionally to meet suppliers and partners\n\n * Overnight stays may be required from time to time\n\nWorking Hours\n\n * Monday–Thursday: 8:30am – 5:30pm\n\n * Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm