Join Our Client’s Team as Sales & Purchasing Manager – Food Manufacturing

Position: Sales & Purchasing Manager
Location: Grimsby
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 (Depending on experience)
Shift: No fixed hours (typically between 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with longer days on Mondays).
Contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP

Our client is a well-established and rapidly expanding business in the food manufacturing sector. They are seeking a committed and driven individual to take on a key management role focused on sales, purchasing, and costings, with additional responsibilities covering senior management duties during absences.

This is a challenging and hands-on position, ideal for someone with commercial acumen, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Early starts and flexibility are essential, and a willingness to support operational teams when needed is key.

• Lead the sales, purchasing, and costing functions

• Provide support and cover for senior management when required

• Deliver accurate pricing and cost analysis

• Work independently while contributing effectively to a small team

• Assist with operational duties during busy periods

• Support the ongoing growth and efficiency of the business

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant commercial or operational role

• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail

• Strong computer literacy

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple responsibilities

• Self-motivated, reliable, and adaptable

• Willingness to work early hours and stay until tasks are complete

• Comfortable working in a hands-on and physically active environment

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as business, supply chain management, or finance (desirable).

• Strong sales, negotiation and communication skills

• Background in sales, supply chain management, or team leadership is highly advantageous

• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Discretionary performance-related bonus

• Long-term career potential in a growing organisation

• Supportive and inclusive working environment

If you’re a commercially minded, hard-working individual looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and take the next step in your career.