Purchasing Manager

The Role
The Purchasing Manager will oversee day-to-day purchasing operations while shaping longer-term procurement strategy. You will manage a busy purchasing team and work closely with project delivery, commercial, and finance functions to ensure smooth flow from requisition through to ordering and invoicing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the purchasing team, setting clear performance expectations.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, building strong long-term relationships.
• Negotiate commercial terms to achieve best value while maintaining service quality.
• Forecast material and service requirements based on production and project demands.
• Manage procurement budgets and monitor spend against targets.
• Approve and issue purchase orders and oversee internal material tracking systems.
• Improve procurement policies, procedures, and KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Produce regular management reports covering spend, supplier performance, and cost savings.
• Ensure consistent service delivery to internal stakeholders and project teams.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related discipline desirable.
• At leaset 5 years’ experience in a senior purchasing or procurement role.
• Proven experience managing and developing a purchasing/procurement team is a bonus.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain management.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience working in construction, building services, manufacturing, or engineering environments.
• Proficient with ERP / purchasing systems and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.