Purchasing Manager Full TimePermanent

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Chichester is seeking a skilled Purchasing Manager for a full-time, permanent position. The role involves negotiating supplier contracts, managing procurement strategies, and ensuring high-quality delivery. With 31 days of annual leave, free onsite parking, and a competitive salary of £50,000, this position offers significant career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Private medical & life insurance cover

Workplace pension

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts to secure the best value and maintain high product quality.
• Manage purchase orders and monitor supplier performance.
• Develop supplier agreements to achieve efficiency and cost savings.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Communication

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

• Position: Purchasing Manager
• Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm & Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm (from home)
• Free onsite parking, private medical & life insurance cover and workplace pension. Holiday is 31 days and includes bank holidays

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
• 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.