Purchasing and Logistics Manager

Theo James ·theojamesrecruitment.com

Location Jarrow, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Salary GBP 50,000 - 60,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Supply Chain
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The Company:

An established and highly respected precision engineering manufacturer is looking to appoint an experienced Purchasing and Logistics Manager to lead its supply chain function. Supplying critical components to global industries, the business has built a reputation for engineering excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a Purchasing and Logistics Manager to join a collaborative organisation where your ideas will shape operational performance and long-term success.

Working Hours:

39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Job Description:

As Purchasing and Logistics Manager, you will lead purchasing, logistics and stores operations, ensuring materials are procured efficiently to support manufacturing and project delivery. The Purchasing and Logistics Manager will develop supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, improve delivery performance and manage inventory while leading a multi-disciplinary team. Working closely with Operations, Engineering and Finance, the Purchasing and Logistics Manager will drive continuous improvement, implement KPIs, reduce supply chain risk and optimise logistics processes. This Purchasing and Logistics Manager role also involves supporting strategic sourcing, production planning and business-wide operational improvements.

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience as a Purchasing and Logistics Manager or in a senior supply chain leadership role.

  • Manufacturing or engineering background.

  • Strong supplier negotiation and strategic sourcing expertise.

  • Experience leading purchasing, logistics and stores teams.

  • Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (IFS or similar).

  • CIPS qualification desirable.

  • Understanding of machining or precision engineering advantageous.

Why Should You Apply?

This Purchasing and Logistics Manager opportunity offers genuine autonomy, leadership responsibility and the chance to make a lasting impact within a successful engineering business. If you're looking to lead supply chain transformation, develop high-performing teams and play a key role in operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

 

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Who is hiring for the Purchasing and Logistics Manager role?
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Where is the Purchasing and Logistics Manager job located?
The Purchasing and Logistics Manager role with Theo James is based in Jarrow, GB.
What does the Purchasing and Logistics Manager role pay?
Theo James lists the Purchasing and Logistics Manager role at GBP 50,000–60,000 per year.
Is the Purchasing and Logistics Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Theo James.
What experience level is the Purchasing and Logistics Manager role?
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