Purchasing Manager Our client, an expert in manufacturing cleaning products, known for delivering reliable, high-quality services across residential and commercial spaces are currently looking for a Purchasing Manager to join their team. This role would be covering maternity leave and can be completed on a hybrid basis, with our clients main site being based in Thetford. Our client is flexible on working location/ hybrid working with likely 2/3 days a week in the office, working 9 00. The Handover period will be completed in thier London Office. Experience, Knowledge and Skills: CIPS, Degree or equivalent in Logistics, Business administration or Purchasing. (Desirable) Minimum 3 years experience within a senior purchasing role/environment (Essential) Operated within the FMCG Industry (Essential) Previous experience in packaging, materials or chemical environments (Desirable) Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills (Essential) Previous experience of managing a small team (essential) Detailed knowledge of business and own areas processes and procedures. Able to cope under pressure and flex with peaks in personal workload Able to use and understand management operating systems and IT based packages Able to anticipate/identify problems and use available resources to provide effective solutions Job Accountabilities: Apply professional procurement techniques to the Company s Supply Chain for all goods and services. As required run professional tender