Hybrid Purchasing & Contracts Manager: Supplier Excellence

Parkside Recruitment; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Parkside Recruitment is seeking an experienced Purchasing & Contracts Manager based in Berkshire. The role leads purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and contract management across the business, with a focus on value for money and compliant processes.

The position is hybrid with 3 days in the office. You will manage leases, service agreements, fleet arrangements, and driving-for-work policies, while guiding a Purchasing Administrator and driving continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, supplier negotiation, and contract management.
• Good understanding of procurement processes and commercial decision-making.
• Experience managing suppliers and contracts across multiple categories.
• Knowledge of fleet management and company vehicle compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities, supplier negotiations, and contract arrangements across the organisation.
• Lead the management of property leases, service agreements, and related contracts, working with landlords, agents, and legal stakeholders where required.
• Manage company vehicle arrangements, including leasing providers, insurance, vehicle changes, accident management, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee driving-for-work processes, ensuring policies, licence checks, vehicle checks, and reporting requirements are maintained.
• Manage key purchasing categories such as utilities, workwear, stationery, office supplies, and other business services.
• Monitor supplier performance, costs, and contractual obligations to drive improvements and efficiencies.
• Act as the main user and support contact for purchasing systems, ensuring processes are followed and continuously improved.
• Manage and support a Purchasing Administrator, providing guidance, prioritisation, and development.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier negotiation

Contract management

Procurement processes

Stakeholder management

Fleet management

Vehicle compliance

Job description

Parkside Recruitment is seeking an experienced Purchasing & Contracts Manager based in Berkshire. The role leads purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and contract management across the business, with a focus on value for money and compliant processes.

The position is hybrid with 3 days in the office. You will manage leases, service agreements, fleet arrangements, and driving-for-work policies, while guiding a Purchasing Administrator and driving continuous improvements.