Purchasing Manager

First Recruitment Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Purchasing Manager based in Chichester. This full-time role offers a salary of £50,000 and entails negotiating supplier contracts, managing procurement strategies, and enhancing cost-efficiency. The successful candidate will play a key role in supplier management and quality assurance, supported by generous benefits including healthcare coverage and 31 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Healthcare and life insurance cover

Company events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation and people management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating contracts for best value while maintaining quality.
• Fostering supplier relationships and resolving challenges.
• Managing purchase orders and records accurately.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

Job description

Are you a skilled Purchasing Manager looking for a role where you can make a real impact? Join a thriving manufacturing company based in Chichester and take charge of supplier negotiations, procurement strategies, and cost-effective purchasing solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining quality, optimising costs, and building strong supplier relationships.

As a Purchasing Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Negotiating contracts to secure the best value while maintaining high product quality
• Fostering strong supplier relationships, resolving challenges proactively
• Managing purchase orders and maintaining accurate records of goods ordered and received
• Tracking supplier performance to ensure timely material delivery
• Developing and maintaining supplier agreements to drive efficiency and cost savings

Requirements:

• Proven experience in procurement and supplier management
• Strong negotiation and people management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive approach

Benefits:

• Free onsite parking
• 31 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Healthcare and life insurance cover
• Company events

This is a full time permanent position based in Chichester working Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm on an annual salary of 50,000.

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.