Purchasing Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's Building Services sector seeks a dedicated Purchasing Manager to enhance their procurement strategies in Birmingham. The role involves leading a team, overseeing procurement processes, and ensuring efficient acquisition of goods and services. This permanent position offers substantial opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Training and career development

Competitive pension and life assurance

Health benefits including cash plan

Annual leave increases with service

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior procurement experience required.
• Experience managing teams essential.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement strategy and processes.
• Lead the purchasing team and develop their skills.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage budgets.

Skills

Procurement processes

Negotiation

Supply chain management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant qualification in Supply Chain/Procurement

Tools

Viewpoint for Projects (4P)

Job description

Purchasing Manager

Application Deadline: 3 July 2025

Department: Purchasing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Reporting To: Head of Procurement

Description

The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK's Building Services sector. They design, develop, and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe.

They specialise in the design, supply, and installation of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. They also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions, with experience in delivering similar packages to public bodies across UK & Europe.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire a Purchasing Manager to support their procurement team in Birmingham. This is a permanent position and offers a great opportunity for career development within a dynamic company.

Role

The Purchasing Manager will manage the company's procurement strategy, ensuring cost-effective and timely acquisition of goods and services for projects. They will oversee procurement processes, coordinate with accounts, and ensure smooth order processing from request to invoicing.

Job Details

Location: Birmingham

Hours: 38 hrs/week, Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm, Fri 8:00am-3:00pm

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Reports to: Head of Procurement

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the purchasing team, providing guidance and monitoring performance.
• Ensure staff are trained in procurement best practices.

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and broaden supplier base.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts.
• Manage key supplier relationships and monitor performance using KPIs.

Cost Control and Budgeting:

• Manage procurement budgets and track performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.

Process Improvement and Reporting:

• Develop procurement policies and procedures.
• Utilize procurement software for data tracking.
• Generate reports on cost savings, supplier, and project performance.

Purchasing Operations:

• Oversee purchase orders and approvals.
• Manage internal material tracking systems.
• Coordinate with internal departments to confirm specifications.
• Implement procedures to improve KPIs and department performance.
• Ensure consistent service delivery to stakeholders.
• Sourcing materials efficiently from multiple vendors.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Essential:

• At least 5 years of senior procurement experience.
• Experience managing and developing a purchasing team.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain management.
• Negotiation skills and supply chain interaction experience.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet targets.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desired:

• Relevant qualification in Supply Chain/Procurement.
• Experience managing large material orders and using Viewpoint for Projects (4P).
• Experience with mechanical/electrical material ordering.
• Highly organized with attention to deadlines.

Benefits

• Training and career development.
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes.
• Health benefits including cash plan, annual flu vaccine, and health check.
• Annual leave increases with service, social events, EV charging ports, and free onsite parking.
• Company merchandise, team building budgets, free beverages, and a friendly environment.