Purchasing Manager

Posted 10 days 4 hours ago by First Recruitment Services

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Sussex, Chichester, United Kingdom, PO188
Job Description
  • Position: Purchasing Manager
  • Salary: £50,000
  • Location: Chichester
  • 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

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.