Purchasing Executive, Sheffield

Purchasing Executive

Location: Dinnington, Sheffield

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Salary: £30,000 per annum

We are recruiting for a Purchasing Executive to join a growing organisation within the food sector.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with data, and is confident managing supplier relationships and stock performance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day purchasing for approximately 20 UK and international suppliers.
• Forecast stock requirements and maintain optimal stock levels using ERP data and reporting tools.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance and resolving issues proactively.
• Track deliveries, coordinate with transport partners, and liaise with Goods In teams to ensure smooth inbound logistics.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Warehouse, Operations, and Finance to align purchasing activity with business needs.
• Identify inefficiencies in purchasing, stock management, and reporting processes, contributing ideas for automation and improvement.
• Support product sourcing and assist in expanding the product range where required.
• Attend supplier visits or trade fairs in the UK or internationally when needed.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience in purchasing, stock management, or supply chain roles.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (LV or similar) and Excel, with the ability to analyse data and improve reporting processes.
• Proven ability to build and manage effective supplier relationships.
• High attention to detail with an understanding of broader commercial objectives.
• Strong commercial awareness, including knowledge of costs, margins, and stock KPIs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing delivery challenges and process gaps.
• Clear communicator who works well across departments and with external partners.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and capable of balancing daily operations with longer-term improvement projects.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to wider team goals.
• Experience with international purchasing or within food/FMCG sectors is beneficial but not essential.

To apply:

• Call Dana on 0333 99 66 988
• Email your CV to apply@essentialrecruitment.co.uk

This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment, a recruitment agency.