Purchasing Manager

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Purchasing Manager position available at a growing project engineering business in Portsmouth. This role involves overseeing procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence. Competitive salary package with additional benefits like a car allowance and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Annual car allowance

Annual bonus scheme (performance-dependent)

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

High street brand and gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Solid procurement experience from heavy engineering or construction.
• Success in managing end-to-end supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Shape a best-in-class procurement function ensuring timely & budget-conscious sourcing.
• Manage supplier relationships and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead a team and contribute to financial forecasting and project reviews.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Cost Saving

Job description

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Client:

Jackson Hogg

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Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Purchasing Manager

Salary: Dependent on Experience

Jackson Hogg is delighted to support a growing project engineering business in appointing a Purchasing Manager. With projects across the UK, Europe, and Asia, the company is expanding its capabilities and supply chain. We seek a dynamic Purchasing and Procurement professional to join the team.

About the Role

This is a newly created position due to growth. As Purchasing Manager, you will join a collaborative, forward-thinking team, playing a vital role in operational and strategic procurement activities.

Your responsibilities include shaping a best-in-class procurement function to ensure goods and services are sourced on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. The role involves managing supplier relationships, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and driving continuous improvement within procurement.

You will lead a small team, support high-value tenders, and contribute to project planning, financial forecasting, and post-project reviews.

What You’ll Bring

Solid procurement experience, ideally from heavy engineering or construction, with success in managing end-to-end supply chain operations.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a procurement function within a business that values autonomy, accountability, and innovation. You will be supported by a collaborative leadership team.

In addition to a competitive salary, the package includes:

• Annual car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme (performance-dependent)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• High street brand and gym membership discounts

For more information and to apply, contact Skye Madden, Managing Consultant at Jackson Hogg.