Purchasing Manager

SAUTER UK; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building controls company in Basingstoke is seeking a Purchasing Manager. The candidate should have over 10 years of experience and be eager to implement fresh ideas that drive efficiency. Responsibilities include purchasing electrical equipment, hiring subcontractors, and managing fleet and stock. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on energy conservation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in purchasing or supply chain management.
• Experience in mechanical & electrical and controls sectors is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for process improvement and team development.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing of electrical equipment.
• Oversee subcontractor hiring for electrical installation.
• Administer fleet and stock management.

Skills

Purchasing management

Cost saving strategies

Team collaboration

Job description

Introduction

With a history spanning more than 100 years, the SAUTER Group is a worldwide market‑leading specialist in developing, manufacturing, and delivering Building Management Systems (BMS) for large commercial and residential properties.

The company is a North Hampshire based building controls business. Our innovative technology helps significantly reduce energy consumption and thus protect the environment.

We have a hands‑on, flexible approach to delivering a best‑in‑class service for our customers and look for all members of staff to go the extra mile. Our goal is to be dynamic and professional but above all our goal is to bring out the best in our staff to achieve excellence. To achieve this will need to employ and retain the best staff.

The Role

We are looking for a Purchasing Manager with 10+ years’ experience. You will be encouraged to bring fresh ideas and approaches from your previous experiences and improve all aspects of our current processes and set up. You should be enthusiastic about identifying saving and efficiencies. It is key that you are happy to share your knowledge with the team and develop them.

Sector experience will be important so that you are able to make an early impact. We operate in the mechanical & electrical and controls sub sectors of the construction industry.

Key areas of responsibility

Include but are not limited to:

• Purchasing electrical equipment
• Hiring subcontractors (electrical installation and panel manufacture)
• Fleet management
• Stock management