Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager

This pivotal role offers you the chance to oversee all supply chain and purchasing functions at a well-established site, working closely with an experienced management team. You will lead a dedicated team and contribute to group-wide projects. With a competitive benefits package, generous holiday entitlement, and excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, this is the perfect environment for someone who values teamwork, continuous learning, and making a tangible impact.

What You'll Do:

As Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring the smooth operation of all purchasing and supply chain activities. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing all aspects of supply chain operations at the site including purchasing, distribution, and production planning to ensure efficient processes are maintained.
• Ensuring timely and cost-effective fulfilment of customer orders by collaborating closely with other management team members and external stakeholders.
• Managing customs and export processes to guarantee compliance with relevant regulations and smooth international operations.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, efficiency gains, and enhanced service levels throughout the supply chain.
• Developing and implementing robust site purchasing and supply chain processes that align with best practices and organisational objectives.

Please note this role is fully on-site, with the option to work one day from home once settled in the position. A company vehicle is also included in the overall package.

What You Bring:

To excel as Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager, your background should reflect substantial experience within both purchasing and supply chain environments, ideally gained from roles where you have managed teams directly. Your background should include:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) qualification.
• Extensive experience in both purchasing and supply chain roles equips you with practical insights into end-to-end operations within these disciplines.
• Hands-on approach combined with comfort interacting at management level ensures you can operate seamlessly between strategic oversight and operational detail.
• Experience leading change management initiatives shows your ability to set up high-performing teams that are self-sufficient yet collaborative.

The Company:

This organisation stands out thanks to its unique culture rooted in openness, trust, appreciation, and empowerment values that are lived every day by employees at all levels. As part of a global leader in specialty chemicals with decades of heritage at its Cheshire site, you’ll benefit from being part of an established yet forward-thinking business that invests heavily in its people. The company offers flexible working opportunities tailored around individual needs alongside generous pension contributions designed to secure your future. Employees enjoy access to comprehensive training programmes aimed at supporting both personal growth and career progression; there’s also participation in a site bonus scheme recognising collective achievements. Generous annual leave entitlements further enhance work-life balance while regular development reviews ensure your ambitions are supported every step of the way.

How to Apply:

Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on jess.vernal@robertwalters.com or 07823647177.

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