Purchasing Supervisor

Pure Resourcing Solutions

Posted 18 days ago, valid for 4 days

Ipswich, Suffolk IP15BH, England

Full Time

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The position is for a Purchasing Supervisor at a well-established international manufacturer, requiring previous experience in a Buyer or Supervisory role, ideally in manufacturing or supply chain.
The role involves supporting and mentoring team members, managing supplier relationships, and analyzing spend data while leading demand planning efforts.
Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be commercially aware, and be comfortable using Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for career progression and a supportive team environment.
This is a full-time office-based role during the probation period, transitioning to hybrid working thereafter.

Are you a confident buyer or supervisor looking for your next step in a fast-paced and supportive purchasing team? We're working with a well-established international manufacturer who’s looking to bring on a Purchasing Supervisor to help drive their procurement function forward.If you enjoy coaching others, improving processes, and building great supplier relationships—this could be just the role for you. You’ll be supporting a close-knit team, developing their skills, and helping to keep everything running smoothly day to day. It’s a hands-on role with real variety and lots of scope for growth.Daily duties include:

Supporting and mentoring team members, helping them grow in their roles
Taking ownership of your area within the purchasing function
Managing supplier relationships, reviewing lead times and chasing performance where needed
Analysing and presenting spend data, KPIs, and non-conformance reports
Leading demand planning and collaborating with suppliers and the sales team on forecasting
Getting involved in continuous improvement projects and internal audits
Helping with onboarding and training new starters
Keeping ERP data accurate and processes compliant

Requirements for the role:

Previous experience in a Buyer or Supervisory role, ideally in manufacturing or supply chain
Comfortable coaching others and leading by example
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
CIPS Level 4 (or happy to work towards it)
Commercially aware with a keen eye for detail
Confident using Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems
Proactive, positive, and well-organised—someone who thrives in a busy environment

What’s in it for you?

A competitive salary and benefits package
The chance to work for a company that really values its people
A supportive, down-to-earth team environment
Investment in your development and career progression
A business that takes wellbeing seriously and has the awards to prove it

This role is full time office based during the probation period and then hybrid working will be offered. For more information, please contact Emily at Pure.

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