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Supply Chain & Purchasing Lead

Location: Paignton, Devon
Salary: £30,000 per annum

Butler Rose is delighted to be working with a well-established manufacturer in the Paignton area to recruit a Supply Chain & Purchasing Lead. This is a key role within the business, responsible for vendor management, purchasing operations, inventory control and team leadership, ensuring service levels, cost control and performance targets are consistently achieved.

The Role

Reporting into senior management, you will take ownership of the end-to-end purchasing and supply chain function, driving continuous improvement, building strong supplier relationships and leading a small team.

Key Responsibilities Vendor & Supplier Management

• Build, maintain and develop strong relationships with suppliers, including on-site and off-site visits
• Lead supplier identification, onboarding and ongoing performance management
• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions to support cost control and service delivery
• Issue supply forecasts and review supplier performance using KPIs and service metrics
• Drive supply chain initiatives and contribute to strategic planning

Purchasing & MRP

• Oversee and manage the MRP-driven purchasing process
• Raise purchase orders for stock and ad-hoc requirements
• Ensure purchasing processes are compliant and continuously improved
• Work closely with Finance to achieve accurate purchase order matching
• Maintain high levels of data integrity within the ERP system

Inventory Management

• Review and manage inventory levels to maintain service levels and minimise obsolete or dead stock
• Identify supply constraints and implement solutions to reduce stock-outs
• Lead bi-annual stock takes in collaboration with the Warehouse Lead
• Support and deliver against the company's inventory and PI targets

Team Leadership & Performance

• Lead, develop and support the purchasing and supply chain team
• Conduct annual performance reviews and support employee development
• Ensure clear communication, flexibility and adherence to company policies
• Take full responsibility for departmental KPIs, including:
  • Inventory value vs budget
  • Service quality (On Time, In Full, Line Fill)
  • Supplier OTIF performance
  • Cost savings and cost avoidance

About You

• Proven experience in purchasing, supply chain or inventory management within a manufacturing environment
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
• Confident working with MRP/ERP systems
• Experienced team leader with a continuous improvement mindset
• Analytical, organised and commercially aware

What's on Offer

• Salary of £30,000
• A stable role within an established manufacturing business
• Opportunity to influence supply chain strategy and performance
• Supportive working environment with scope for development

If you're looking for a hands-on supply chain role where you can make a real impact, Butler Rose would love to hear from you.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.