Average Purchasing Manager salary in the UK

Description We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Purchasing Assistant to join a dynamic and growing supply chain team based in Horsforth, Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to support procurement operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing while maintaining strong supplier relationships. About the Role: As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a vital role in the procurement process, from placing orders to tracking deliveries and ensuring all purchases align with company standards for cost, quality, and efficiency. You’ll liaise with suppliers, monitor stock levels, and support the wider procurement team with administrative tasks and supplier negotiations. Key Responsibilities: Place and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantity, and specifications.Track deliveries, follow up on ETAs, and resolve any order discrepancies.Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness.Monitor stock levels and coordinate with internal teams to assess purchasing needs.Keep accurate purchasing records, including invoices and delivery notes.Assist in evaluating supplier performance and negotiating where necessary.Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.Provide administrative support to the procurement team as needed. Requirements What We’re Looking For: Strong communication and negotiation skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and purchasing software.Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.Highly organised with a keen eye for detail.A team player with the ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships. Benefits Salary- £30,000- £35,000 basicFree breakfast (Mon-Fri)Birthday holidayFamily-owned company culture that cares about you and the customers.Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside a team that values loyalty, punctuality, and collaboration, and where your contributions are recognised.Career Growth: Grow in a business that provides both internal and external training to help you develop and progress

Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: Up to £27k per year + Bonus Job type: Full Time, Permanent About the role; As a Purchasing Coordinator you will be working closely with the logistics team to ensure efficient procurement of IT equipment and supplies to our clients, contributing to project and operational success. This role will be based full time at our Head Office in Team Valley. Who are we? TSG (Technology Services Group) are a Managed IT Services provider supporting businesses UK wide with their technology solutions. As a Microsoft Partner we are committed to delivering excellence for our customers alongside investing in our colleagues to provide them with the knowledge and tools required to deliver great results. TSG are one of the few Microsoft Partners in the UK who hold all six Microsoft designations, and one of the only partners who specialise in mid-market. Our commitment to excellence for our customers and employees is backed by our consistent world class NPS score of +80 and our recent accreditation as a 'Great Place to Work' in addition to being placed on the '2024 UK's Best Workplaces in Tech' list. Our guiding principles of Team TSG, Service Excellence and Shared growth are at the heart of everything we do. Why should I work for TSG? Employee ownership - as a growing business we want to ensure that everybody who contributes towards our success, shares in our success. High performing members of Team TSG are entered into an employee benefits trust (EBT). The EBT is the single largest beneficiary within TSG meaning employees will share the benefits of the proceeds, driving a high performing culture with long term value and mutually beneficial outcomesOur open and honest culture where feedback is taken on-board and acted uponOur social events - annual all expenses paid 'TSG Festival' and team building fundsTwo paid CSR days per annum that you can use to support the communityGiving something back - the 'TSG Foundation' established in November 2022 has so far donated over £160,000 to support nominated businesses and charitiesOur responsibility to the environment as we work towards net carbon zeroFlexible working opportunities including home working and hybrid optionsAnnual salary benchmarkingExcellent progression opportunities, training and support, including recognised qualifications Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to; Review incoming sales orders, focusing on product specifications, quantities, pricing, and delivery instructionsAddress order-related queries or discrepancies promptlyEnter sales orders into the system, maintaining data integrity and adhering to validation rules and standardsGenerate purchase orders based on sales order specifications and internal procurement policiesPlace orders with suppliers via email or relevant portalsSeek opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements by evaluating potential suppliers based on product quality, pricing, delivery reliability, financial stability, and reputationResolve purchase order-related issues or discrepanciesServe as the primary contact for internal teams and external stakeholders regarding order inquiries and discrepanciesMaintain clear and consistent communication providing regular updatesProvide training and guidance to teams where required Knowledge, Skills & Experience; Proven experience in a Purchasing Coordinator or similar procurement role, preferably within ITProficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly ExcelFamiliarity with IT equipment and supplies would be desirableKnowledge of best practices in procurement and supply chain managementStrong analytical, negotiation, and communication skillsExceptional attention to detail and organisational skillsAbility to work effectively in a teamExcellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approachAdaptability to changing priorities and meeting deadlines Benefits; 25 days annual leave + public holidays, rising with length of serviceEmployee benefits trustCompany bonus schemeLife assurance 4 x SalaryContributory pension scheme at 4% matchedHealthcare and cash planElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeCycle to work schemePerkbox discountsEmployee assistance programmePaid CSR DaysCompany sick pay and income protection coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payEmployee recognition schemeEyecare vouchersDiscounted gym membershipLong service rewards If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today to be considered. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Purchasing Representative, Purchase Specialist, Purchasing Analyst, and Purchasing Assistant, Logistics Administrator, Logistics Coordinator, Purchasing Administrator, Procurement Administrator, Supply Chain Coordinator, will also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Purchaser The Skills You'll Need: Purchasing, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Advanced Excel, CIPS Your New Salary: £35-45k Office based OR Hybrid: 3 Days in Office (Taunton Area), 2 at home Status: Permanent Start: ASAP Working hours: 8-5 Mon-Thur, 8-2 Fri, 1 hour lunch break. Who You'll be Working for: Highly successful chemicals manufacturer. To be successful in this role our client has said it is essential that candidates: Experience in a Procurement role, preferably within a manufacturing and/or chemical industry environment.Have a visa to work in the UK for more than two years If that means this job isn’t a match for you please view our other vacancies for one that may be a better fit. To see similar jobs please go to people-first.co.uk Purchaser - What You'll be Doing: Day-to-day execution of local (UK) Procurement activities, specifically: Managing existing vendor relationships, Identification of new vendors, Price negotiations, Contract managementReplenishment - order placing and associated progress chasing of finished products sourced from third partiesSetting up of new Supplier accounts and maintenance of vendor pricing with the Company’s ERP system.To support the Operations and Quality functions in the investigation of supplier complaints and non-conformances; and in the measurement of the performance of key vendors.To support the wider UK Site team structure to optimise customer service levels and ensure that it continues to meet its planned OTIF target levels.To support the Continuous Improvement of Supply Chain activities within the local UK and wider regional organisation To be successful in this role our client has said it is essential that candidates: Have a visa to work in the UK for more than two years.Experience in a Procurement role, preferably within a manufacturing and/or chemical industry environment.Ideally CIPS qualified.Demonstrable track record of managing multiple vendors across a large and complex product item portfolio.Strong negotiation skills and demonstrable experience of delivering cost reductions by developing positive working relationships with multiple vendors.Familiarity with operating MRP systems within ERP environments, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.Experience and competence with use of the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; and experience of using reporting tools such as Power BI.Excellent planning, organisational and task prioritisation skills, with the ability to self-prioritise own workload.Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all organisational levels.Self-motivated, with the ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships with both internal and external customers to deliver organsational goals. If that means this job isn’t a match for you please view our other vacancies for one that may be a better fit. To see similar jobs please go to www.people-first.co.uk Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-supply-chain We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.