Purchasing Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Armagh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent procurement organization in Armagh is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement activities for key projects. The role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies while achieving cost savings. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement processes and negotiation skills. This position offers a permanent full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing supplier relationships and procurement processes.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to align procurement activities with strategic business goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the purchasing team to ensure efficient procurement processes.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and pricing agreements.
• Control budgets and report on project costs to stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Budget control

Procurement strategies

Job description

Overview

Purchasing Manager

Application Deadline: 6 October 2025

Department: Procurement

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Alternative Heat Head Office

Reporting To: Head of Procurement

Description

Team Overview: The Procurement team manages the sourcing and purchasing of materials, equipment, and services essential to project delivery. By building strong supplier relationships, negotiating competitive terms, and ensuring timely delivery, the department supports cost control and project schedules. Their proactive approach helps maintain quality standards while optimising value and reducing supply chain risks across all projects.

Role Overview: The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all purchasing activities for key Data Centre projects, to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods, materials, and services. This role ensures that supplier relationships are effectively managed, purchasing strategies align with business goals, and that all procurement activities support operational efficiency, cost savings, and quality standards.

What You\'ll Be Doing

The role involves overseeing and leading the purchasing team, ensuring efficient procurement processes and streamlining operations for high-level service. It includes managing supplier relationships, sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating contracts, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure quality and reliability. The role also focuses on aligning procurement with production planning and project schedules, forecasting demand, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Cross-functional collaboration with teams like finance, operations, and logistics ensures effective inventory management. Budget control is a key responsibility, including managing project costs and reporting to stakeholders. Additionally, the role ensures compliance with company policies, mitigates risks related to suppliers, and upholds ethical and sustainable sourcing practices.