Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Frome that is actively looking to recruit a Purchasing Manager a fast-paced manufacturing and product development environment on a permanent basis.
What you will be doing:
As a commercially minded procurement professional you will have experience working within packaging, materials sourcing, and supplier management. You will play a key role in delivering cost-effective packaging solutions, supporting new product development projects, and ensuring supply chain resilience.

• Source and deliver packaging solutions aligned to commercial targets
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supply agreements
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Identify and onboard new suppliers, ensuring risk is managed effectively
• Support new product development with accurate and detailed packaging briefs
• Ensure quotations are received within KPI timelines and meet budget requirements
• Risk assess supply chain options and escalate issues where necessary
• Track and manage samples for testing and approvals
• Maintain accurate pricing and supplier data within internal systems
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders
• Attend supplier meetings and communicate outcomes clearly
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards

What you need to succeed:

• Previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement role
• Experience within packaging or manufacturing (desirable)
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Commercially aware with a strong cost focus
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Proactive, solutions-focused and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communicator and team player

What you will receive:

• Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:30 (45-minute lunch)
• Friday: 08:30 - 15:45 (45-minute lunch)
• £40,000 salary
• Hybrid working (post-training)
• Early finish on Fridays
• Opportunity to gain experience within a dynamic and commercially driven environment

What you need to do next:
If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on sarah. elliott@ thrivegroup.co.uk or contact me on 01225 632666 to discuss further.
Thrive group are acting as an Employment Agency with respect to this vacancy.
If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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