Purchase Manager jobs in United Kingdom

About us:

At Matthew Algie, you’ll work with some of the most talented individuals in the coffee industry. You’ll work for an organisation that leads the way in the name of sustainability, gives back to the community and invests in its people. Ethics, passion, integrity and collaboration are at the core of everything we do, from new product innovation for our customers, to projects with our coffee farmers. We believe our continued success is due to great people. Do you want to join our team of top talent in an exciting and industry-leading organisation? Read on!

Position: Procurement Manager (UK & Ireland) - Glasgow
Location: Head Office, Glasgow
Job Type: Full time, 39.5 hours per week - permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday
Salary: £55-£65,000 p.a. plus annual management bonus
Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus 4 bank holidays, increasing with service, medical cash‑back programme, pension, life assurance, perks, staff discounts and more!

Purpose of Role:

The Procurement Manager leads and develops a team of Buyers, driving performance across a global supply base. Working cross‑functionally, the role partners with internal stakeholders and suppliers at all levels to deliver projects on time and meet critical product deadlines. The role holder will have authority for financial spend within agreed purchasing parameters and is accountable for department decisions during coverage periods and across assigned categories or projects. This role ensures procurement strategy aligns with business objectives and internal audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver the Procurement strategy ensuring robust, audit‑compliant internal processes, policies and procedures
• Lead, coach and develop the Procurement team
• Monitor and improve supplier and procurement performance
• Produce and present accurate management information and reporting
• Maintain healthy stock levels across current lines, expediting orders and reviewing consumption to ensure timely replenishment
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders and customers
• Negotiate and award supplier contracts
• Manage the procurement function for Matthew Algie and Espresso Warehouse
• Lead system implementation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support New Product Development in collaboration with Marketing and Sales
• Manage non‑stock suppliers, including contract creation and performance monitoring
• Drive cost management initiatives and identify savings opportunities
• Oversee day‑to‑day administration (delivery notes, discrepancies, order records, price database accuracy and document control)
• Manage company utilities contracts and spend
• Organise, lead, and manage project work from a Procurement perspective

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications / Training:

• Educated to degree level
• CIPS or equivalent qualification

Professional Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar Procurement role within a commercial environment
• Project management and delivery to deadline
• Cost reduction and value improvement initiative
• Managing high‑value tenders
• Strong negotiation and contract management experience

Desirable:

• Dealing with a worldwide supplier base
• Fleet management exposure
• Contract creation
• People Management and Development
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships internally and externally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commercially astute, numerate and analytically strong, with proven negotiation and influencing ability
• Highly organised with strong time management, forward planning and workload prioritisation skills
• Proven ability to deliver projects within agreed timescales and meet critical deadlines
• High attention to detail, accuracy and problem‑solving capability
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ideally Microsoft Dynamics
• Professional and responsive in handling supplier and internal customer queries
• Able to follow direction and operate within agreed parameters

Personal Attributes:

• Thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
• Adaptable to business needs
• Self‑motivated with strong initiative, while also working effectively as part of a team
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Positive, enthusiastic approach
• Discreet and professional when handling confidential information

Application

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Thanks, from the Team @ Matthew Algie

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

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