Purchasing Manager

Overview

A Purchasing Manager is required for a well‑established Leicester business in a permanent, full‑time role (Monday to Friday) with an annual salary between £40,000 and £48,000. The role involves taking ownership of procurement across multiple sites, ensuring materials, equipment and services are sourced efficiently and delivered on time.

• 29 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Free gym membership
• Healthcare benefit
• Opportunities for career development

• Managing end‑to‑end procurement and purchasing activities across multiple sites and projects
• Sourcing materials, equipment, plant hire and services while negotiating best prices and commercial terms
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and monitoring supplier performance
• Raising and managing purchase orders, ensuring accurate records and timely deliveries
• Supporting construction, refurbishment and maintenance projects by coordinating materials and contractor quotations
• Managing stock levels, inventory and purchasing forecasts to meet business needs
• Overseeing supplier invoices, credits and purchasing records in close collaboration with the finance team
• Managing utility contracts and supporting energy procurement across business sites
• Driving improvements to procurement processes, purchasing systems and supplier performance
• Producing procurement reports and leading and supporting the Purchasing Assistant

• Previous experience as a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer or in a similar role
• Strong experience managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and achieving cost savings
• Experience purchasing materials, equipment or services within construction, property, facilities management or a similar environment is highly advantageous
• Knowledge of purchase order management, invoice reconciliation and procurement best practice
• Experience managing stock control, inventory and supplier performance
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and problem‑solving skills
• Experience improving procurement processes and implementing purchasing systems is beneficial
• Confident communication skills with ability to build relationships at all levels of the business
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and procurement or ERP systems
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience is advantageous

If you are an experienced Purchasing Manager looking for your next opportunity, please apply to join a growing business where you will play a key role in developing the procurement function, delivering cost savings and supporting exciting projects across multiple sites.