Senior Purchasing Manager - UK-Based Sports Manufacturer

Are you a dynamic and strategic purchasing professional looking for a brand-new challenge in a fast-growing, family-run business? Our client, a leading UK-based sports manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their procurement function.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to build and lead a purchasing department from the ground up, taking ownership of processes, people, and strategy within a thriving, ambitious organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Overhaul and consolidate the purchasing function to improve efficiency and performance.
• Implement a new purchasing system, ensuring seamless integration with business operations.
• Recruit, train, and onboard a new purchasing team, developing talent and fostering a high-performing culture.
• Manage day-to-day operations within the department, ensuring smooth procurement processes.
• Develop and strengthen supplier relationships to negotiate more competitive commercial terms.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to define and refine detailed product specifications.
• Drive cost savings, efficiency improvements, and supply chain resilience through strategic procurement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role.
• Strong background in system implementation and process improvement.
• Experience in team management, recruitment, and staff development.
• A commercially astute negotiator with a track record of securing favourable supplier terms.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to develop detailed product specifications.
• Industry experience within manufacturing, sports, or related sectors is beneficial but not essential.

Why Join?

• A chance to build something from the ground up in a business that's going from strength to strength.
• A family-run company with a dynamic, people-focused culture.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on a growing business and its future success.

?? Location: UK-based
?? Salary: Competitive + Benefits

If you're ready to lead, innovate, and transform, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of an exciting journey!