Purchasing Manager

ZipRecruiter; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities and reinstatement company in Maidstone seeks a skilled Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement operations. The role involves managing supplier relations, leading a high-performing team, and improving digital procurement systems to support growth across civil engineering projects. Benefits include a competitive salary and the opportunity to lead within a reputable family-run business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer in construction/civil engineering.
• Hands-on experience with procurement systems like Sicon or Sage.
• Strong negotiation skills and leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing procurement team.
• Manage supplier contracts and cost control.
• Improve digital procurement systems to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Relations

Procurement Best Practices

Leadership

Education

CIPS Qualification

Tools

Sicon

Sage

Job description

Job Description

Purchasing Manager | Civil Engineering & Utilities | Maidstone HQ

Salary: £65000 + Excellent Benefits

A long-established, family-run utilities and reinstatement business with over 25 years’ experience is looking for a skilled Purchasing Manager to lead and optimise their procurement operations.

The Role:

You’ll head up procurement across materials, subcontractors, and services, keeping projects moving and suppliers accountable. With a focus on efficiency, supplier relations, and system integration, this is a pivotal role supporting growth across our civils and reinstatement projects.

You’ll need:

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer in construction, civil engineering or utilities
• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of procurement best practices
• Hands-on experience with Sicon, Sage or similar systems
• Leadership capability – with a collaborative approach
• CIPS qualification (or working towards it) a plus

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and developing a high-performing procurement team

• Improving digital procurement systems and reducing inefficiencies

• Managing supplier contracts, cost control, and delivery timelines

• Partnering with Finance, IT, and Project teams for joined-up success

Based in Maidstone, covering South East projects

Full-time, Permanent

Ready to lead procurement for a business that’s built on quality, safety, and people?

Apply now or get in touch for more info.