Purchasing Manager Leeds

Unity Resourcing; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing Manager to join a supportive team in Leeds. This role involves sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials for construction projects, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 2 years procurement experience, strong negotiation and organizational skills, and attention to detail. The role offers a salary of £35,000 to £45,000, along with excellent benefits including annual leave and a day off for your birthday.

Benefits

20 days statutory annual leave

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years procurement experience, ideally within construction or fit-out.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.
• Analytical skills and cost optimization familiarity required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for materials.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Purchasing Manager Construction & Fit Out

Location: Leeds

Salary : 35000 - 45000 DOE plus excellent benefits including 20 days statutory annual leave and your birthday off.

Our client specialises in high-quality refurbishment and fit out projects within the commercial and public sectors. This is a new exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Procurement professional to join their supportive team as a Purchasing Manager.

As Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for sourcing negotiating and procuring furniture fixtures and fit‑out materials for fit‑out projects. This role ensures that all materials and products are purchased on time, within budget and in compliance with company quality, safety and sustainability standards.

Responsibilities Include

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for commercial furniture, joinery and fit‑out materials
• Source, evaluate and onboard reliable suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality standards
• Ensure all purchased materials meet project specifications
• Manage purchasing schedules to align with project timelines and installation programs
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to track deliveries and manage inventory effectively
• Maintain optimal stock levels to avoid shortages or over‑stocking
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and manufacturers
• Evaluate vendor performance based on quality, delivery reliability and service
• Ensure supplier compliance with ethical sourcing, sustainability and safety requirements
• Prepare and monitor procurement budgets for projects
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, supplier contracts and invoices
• Provide regular procurement and cost reports to management

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 2 years procurement experience, ideally within construction or fit‑out
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical and cost optimisation skills
• High attention to detail and quality control
• Excellent organisational skills

Apply via the link or reach out to Unity Resourcing for more information.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Inventory Control, Purchasing, Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, HR Sourcing, ERP Systems, negotiation, Materials Management, Manufacturing, MRP, Contracts

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary : 35000 - 45000