Purchasing Manager

https://www.cavendishmaine.com/job-search/794-purchasing-manager/sales-marketing/london/job2025-05-07 10:24:162025-06-17 Cavendish Maine
Job Type Permanent
Location Wimbledon
Area London, UK London UK Wimbledon
Sector Sales & Marketing
Salary £43,000-50,000
Start Date
Advertiser Saul Bainton
Job Ref SBB/93238
Working On-Site
Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Manager looking for a rewarding career and managerial involvement in a successful British consumer goods business.

 

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing operations for our client. You will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, overseeing inventory and budgets, and driving product development initiatives. You will play a crucial part in ensuring that the company delivers the right products, at the right time, and at the right price.


This is a fast-paced role that requires strong leadership, market awareness, and the ability to work cross-functionally across multiple departments.

 

The Company

We are working with successful and growing consumer goods business in Wimbledon. This is a market-leading business, renowned for innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. The dynamic and ambitious team is committed to continuous growth and improvement.


This is an exciting opportunity to join a company where your ideas and expertise will be valued, and where you’ll have a real opportunity to shape the purchasing function and make a tangible impact.

 

The Salary

The business will create a package to suit the selected candidate depending on skills and experience.  It is likely that the basic salary will between £43,000 and £50,000.

 

The Person

  • Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Purchasing Manager, with a proven record of building and leading high-performing teams.
  • Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (or comparable database programs) with strong data analysis capabilities. Familiarity with financial systems like Access Dimensions or NetSuite is advantageous.
  • Knowledge: Solid understanding of multi-modal logistics, international trade, and EU import/export regulations. Experience managing Far East and West African supply chains is a strong plus.
  • Attributes: Self-driven, commercially astute, flexible, and able to perform under pressure.
  • Qualifications: MCIPS accreditation or equivalent is preferred. Native-level fluency in English is essential.
  • Location: This is an office-based role and will suit candidates within a commutable distance of Wimbledon.

 

Contact: Saul Bainton

Reference: SBB/93238

 

Candidate care:

 

By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application.

 

If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application.

 

Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies.  If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise.

 

In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.

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