Purchasing & Office Manager

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Talentmark
Purchasing & Office Manager
Location: near Peterborough
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Talentmark is partnering with an innovative and rapidly expanding bioscience organisation to recruit a Purchasing & Office Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to join a growing business operating within a regulated scientific and manufacturing environment. The role will be responsible for managing purchasing activities, supplier relationships, logistics coordination and office operations, ensuring the business has the resources and services required to support its continued growth.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and procurement activities across multiple departments.
• Source, negotiate and maintain supplier relationships and agreements.
• Raise purchase orders, obtain quotations and monitor supplier performance.
• Coordinate imports, exports and logistics activities.
• Oversee inventory levels and support stock management processes.
• Manage equipment service and maintenance contracts.
• Support audits, inspections and quality compliance requirements.
• Work closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance teams.

Your Background:

• Previous experience within purchasing, procurement or supply chain.
• Experience with Sage accounting systems.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Experience handling logistics and import/export documentation.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience within GMP or regulated environments is advantageous.
• Full UK driving license – due to site location and lack of public transport in local area.

Why Apply:

• Opportunity to join a growing, investment-backed organisation.
• Broad and varied role with significant responsibility.
• Collaborative and fast-paced working environment.
• Genuine opportunity to contribute to business growth and operational excellence.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence.