Purchasing Manager
New Appointments Group • Whitstable, Kent • Posted July 14, 2026
About the Role
We are working with an established sales and distribution company who are looking to employ a Purchasing Manager, permanently in the Whitstable area.
This is an exciting position with a salary of up to £45,000/annum, hybrid working and other great benefits.
Responsibilities:
Lead the day-to-day purchasing and demand planning function, optimising stock availability, forecasting accuracy, and inventory performance.
Manage supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, reviewing performance, and mitigating supply chain risk.
Drive product strategy, including sourcing, pricing, promotions, product lifecycle management, and expansion of the own-brand range.
Collaborate with Marketing, Merchandising, Warehouse teams, and the Board to deliver successful product launches, maximise sales performance, and support business growth.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of two Planning & Purchasing professionals while driving continuous improvement across ...
This is an exciting position with a salary of up to £45,000/annum, hybrid working and other great benefits.
Responsibilities:
Lead the day-to-day purchasing and demand planning function, optimising stock availability, forecasting accuracy, and inventory performance.
Manage supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, reviewing performance, and mitigating supply chain risk.
Drive product strategy, including sourcing, pricing, promotions, product lifecycle management, and expansion of the own-brand range.
Collaborate with Marketing, Merchandising, Warehouse teams, and the Board to deliver successful product launches, maximise sales performance, and support business growth.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of two Planning & Purchasing professionals while driving continuous improvement across ...