Purchasing Manager

London Borough of Camden; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 50,537 - 57,583; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Supportive environment

Staff benefits

Job summary

A local government authority in Camden seeks an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement within its Gas Servicing and Maintenance service. The role includes managing supplier performance and ensuring the right materials are available for operational needs. Candidates should have relevant procurement experience and strong financial skills. This full-time position offers flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain coordination – ideally in maintenance or construction.
• Strong skills in invoice auditing and reconciliation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement for gas servicing and maintenance.
• Raise purchase orders and ensure compliance with contract pricing.
• Monitor supplier performance and address delivery issues.
• Audit invoices and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support stock management and forecasting demand.

Skills

Procurement experience

Financial accuracy

IT skills (Excel, finance systems)

Communication skills

Education

CIPS Level 3 or willingness to work towards

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Purchasing Manager role at London Borough of Camden

Salary: £50,537 - £57,583
Grade: Level 4 Zone 2
Location: Camden Repairs & Maintenance Division

Hours per week: 36 Hours (Full Time)
Contract Type: Permanent/ Full Time
Closing date: Sunday 12th October 2025 at 23:59

Flexible working options available – open to discussion

Come and meet us! Come along to our Holmes Road depot in Camden on Friday 3 October (from 9:30am, all day) to meet the team, find out about our new service, and see what it’s like to work with us. Drop in any time, we’d love to see you!

About Camden

At Camden, we’re building somewhere everyone can thrive. We want our borough to be the best place to live, work, study and visit. We’re home to bold ideas and radical social change – and we’re making sure no one gets left behind. Join us, and you’ll help shape a better future for everyone.

The role

We’re looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activity within Camden’s Gas Servicing and Maintenance service.

In this role, you’ll manage the end-to-end purchasing process – from raising orders and coordinating suppliers, to auditing invoices and monitoring stock. You’ll make sure our teams have the right materials, at the right time, to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality services to Camden’s residents.

You’ll work closely with suppliers, contractors, and colleagues across our Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) teams, ensuring compliance with Camden’s procurement policies while driving value for money and efficiency.

What you’ll do

• Manage day-to-day procurement for gas servicing and maintenance.
• Raise purchase orders and ensure compliance with contract pricing and terms.
• Monitor supplier performance and address delivery or quality issues.
• Audit invoices, resolve mismatches, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support stock management, forecasting demand, and coordinating restocks.
• Manage warranty claims and faulty parts returns with suppliers.
• Provide data and reports to support financial monitoring, pricing reviews, and supplier performance reviews.
• Act as a key link between operational teams and suppliers.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused, and confident in managing suppliers and procurement processes. You’ll bring:

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain coordination – ideally in maintenance, construction, or a direct labour organisation.
• Strong financial accuracy, with skills in invoice auditing and reconciliation.
• Good IT skills, including finance/procurement systems and Excel.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication skills for working with suppliers and internal teams.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with gas servicing or M&E materials.
• Public sector or contract framework experience.
• Knowledge of housing/property management systems (e.g. NEC, ROCC).
• CIPS Level 3 (or willingness to work towards it).

Working for Camden

At Camden, we’re not afraid to do things differently. We welcome your ideas, your views, and your energy. In return, we offer a flexible and supportive environment, a range of staff benefits, and the opportunity to help redefine what a career in local government can be.

Inclusion and Diversity

We want Camden Council to reflect the communities we serve. That means we value diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other Ethnic Minority communities, LGBTQ+, disabled, and neurodiverse candidates. Equalities and justice sit at the heart of what we do, and we need diverse voices to help us make a real difference.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments during the application, interview, or assessment process or if you’d like information in an alternative format, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 020 7974 6655.

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