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Purchasing Manager - APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Closing Date: 23rd March 2026
Location: Thixendale, North Yorkshire (own transport essential – no public transport available)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
About Us
Nestled on the edge of the picturesque Yorkshire Wolds, Breckenholme Trading Company is a proud family-run business with over 15 years of experience producing award-winning rapeseed oil products. Since 2008, we’ve been growing, pressing, and bottling premium oils on our farm in Thixendale.
We produce and supply products under our own brands and for our sister brands, Honest Bean and littleseed, alongside bulk orders, export contracts, and white-label manufacturing.
Our factory is based on our working farm, within easy reach of Pocklington, Malton, Driffield, and York. We’re a small, passionate, and inclusive team looking for a motivated and commercially minded Purchasing Manager to play a key role in our continued growth.
Role Overview
As Purchasing Manager, you will take overall responsibility for stock control and procurement across the business. This is a hands-on role requiring strong forecasting ability, commercial awareness, and excellent organisational skills.
You will work closely with the Production Manager and wider team to ensure materials and finished goods are available when required, balancing forecast demand, supplier lead times, shelf life, and cash flow considerations.
This is a fully site-based position (Monday–Friday)
Key Responsibilities
- Forecast finished goods requirements using historical data and sales projections
- Plan and place purchase orders in line with production needs and forecasts
- Manage supplier relationships, sourcing new suppliers where necessary
- Oversee stock levels with consideration for cash flow and best-before dates
- Manage purchase orders through their full lifecycle — from placement to delivery, system entry, and handover to accounts
- Maintain and develop inventory records (including new SKU set-up)
- Manage rolling stocktakes and lead the year-end stocktake process
- Work with the Technical Team to ensure all ingredients meet company policy and compliance standards
- Maintain accurate supplier and inventory data within internal systems
- Forecast stock requirements for trade shows across all company brands
- Review and improve stock control procedures and systems
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management
- Highly organised and systematic approach to work
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Advanced Excel skills (essential)
- Experience using bespoke inventory systems (Unleashed experience desirable)
- A proactive, hands-on attitude suited to a small business environment
- Ability to work 100% on-site in Thixendale
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Comprehensive on-the-job training
- Ongoing training opportunities
- Staff discounts on our award-winning products
Breckenholme Trading Company is an equal opportunity employer