Purchasing Manager
Posted 10 days 4 hours ago by First Recruitment Services
- 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.