Assistant Purchasing Manager

BioMar is a global leader in aquaculture nutrition combining science sustainability and world-class supply chains to feed the future responsibly. Were seeking an Assistant Purchasing Manager to step into a senior operational role with a clear pathway to Purchasing Manager.

This is a role for someone who wants real ownership now and bigger accountability next.

The role

As Assistant Purchasing Manager youll take end-to-end ownership of key raw material portfolios while progressively expanding your commercial and strategic remit. Youll operate with a high level of autonomy under delegated authority and act as the designated successor to the Purchasing Manager.

Youll be deeply involved in sourcing strategy supplier negotiations cost management and supply continuity while contributing to broader business decisions that impact margin risk and long-term resilience.

Key responsibilities

Youll manage the full procurement lifecycle for assigned raw material categories including sourcing pricing contracting and ongoing supplier performance. Youll lead negotiations within scope and support more complex negotiations as part of the wider purchasing strategy.

Supply continuity and risk management will be central to your role identifying vulnerabilities early developing contingency plans and ensuring production is consistently supported.

Youll lead forecasting activities for your portfolios working closely with Planning Operations Technical and Finance to align material availability with commercial and production plans. Youll also build strong supplier partnerships drive continuous improvement and support the identification and onboarding of new suppliers and raw materials.

Youll contribute to procurement process improvement initiatives participate in global purchasing forums and step into the Purchasing Manager role during periods of absence.

About you

Youre an experienced procurement professional with strong commercial judgement and a track record of managing complex supplier portfolios. Youre comfortable balancing operational delivery with longer-term thinking and you bring confidence in negotiations data analysis and decision-making.

You build credible professional relationships communicate clearly with stakeholders and are motivated by growth both your own and the organisations. Youre ready for a role that stretches you and prepares you for senior leadership.

Why BioMar

At BioMar procurement is a strategic function with global reach. Youll be trusted with meaningful responsibility supported in your development and exposed to international markets and decision-making. This role is intentionally designed as a successor position offering both challenge and opportunity.

If youre looking for a role where your impact is visible and your future is taken seriously wed love to hear from you.

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