Purchasing Manager

Job Title: Purchasing Manager / PTP Manager (EMEA)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term (9–12 months, Maternity Cover)

Start Date: 1st June

Location: Remote (UK-based – role can be performed from anywhere in the UK)

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum

Working Hours: Monday – Friday

 
Job Summary 
An experienced PTP Manager is required to oversee all Procure-to-Pay (PTP) activities across the EMEA region. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role is responsible for managing purchasing operations, supplier setup, invoice processing, and payment controls, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across all processes.

 
You will lead a European purchasing team, including Buyers, Accounts Payable Specialists, and Shared Service Associates, driving performance, process improvement, and operational excellence.

 
Key Responsibilities 
Leadership & Team Management 

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Buyers, A/P Specialists, and Shared Service Associates across EMEA

• Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and engagement of all direct reports

• Foster a high-performance and collaborative team culture

Procure-to-Pay Operations 

• Oversee the end-to-end Purchase Order (PO) process and non-strategic purchasing activities

• Manage supplier setup and governance processes

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and employee expenses

• Oversee payment runs and banking processes across EMEA

• Manage the corporate credit card programme

Compliance & Controls 

• Ensure adherence to statutory, regulatory, and audit requirements

• Maintain compliance with internal policies and procedures

• Monitor and review financial and accounting reports to ensure accuracy

Reporting & Stakeholder Management 

• Develop and maintain KPIs, metrics, and reporting to track performance

• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders across departments

• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and operational teams as required

Continuous Improvement 

• Drive operational excellence initiatives, including Lean and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work)

• Encourage team participation in process improvement and innovation

• Lead or support projects to enhance PTP efficiency and effectiveness 

 
Skills & Experience Required 
Essential 

• Proven experience in a Purchasing Manager, PTP Manager, or similar role

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with ERP systems

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Procure-to-Pay, Accounts Payable, or purchasing functions

• Experience managing teams, ideally across multiple locations or regions

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and general MS Office proficiency

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable 

• Experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment

• Previous exposure to shared service environments

• Experience managing European or global purchasing teams

 Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Occasional domestic and international travel may be required

• This role requires a self-motivated individual who can work independently in a remote environment

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs is essential

This is a fully remote role within the UK. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a professional home working environment, handle confidential information with integrity, and communicate effectively across a distributed, international team.