Job Description

Overview

Role: Purchasing Manager
Location: Northwest (on-site)
Salary: circa £50k

About the Company

Our client is a leading provider of high-quality linen and laundry services, supplying critical support to the NHS, healthcare, hospitality, leisure and travel industries. Known for their operational excellence and reliability, they operate from state-of-the-art facilities and pride themselves on delivering service at scale without compromising quality.

The Role

Our client is now recruiting an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team at one of their key facilities in the Northwest of England. This is a standalone, on-site position offering a high degree of autonomy, ideal for a self-starting professional who enjoys ownership of their function.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day purchasing of laundry consumables including chemicals, packaging and sundries required to keep the operation running efficiently. You\'ll work closely with local site management and suppliers to ensure timely procurement, cost control and stock availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the purchasing function for the site
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing and contracts
• Monitor stock levels and manage reordering schedules
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement processes
• Support site management with budgeting and forecasting

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role
• Self-motivated, organised and confident working independently
• Background in manufacturing, industrial services or FMCG preferred
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness

What’s on Offer

• Circa £50,000 annual salary
• Significant autonomy in a standalone role
• The chance to make a direct impact in a busy operational setting
• Long-term career opportunity with a respected industry leader

Apply Now

If you\'re an experienced purchasing professional looking for a role where you can take full ownership and make a difference, apply today.

Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy