Purchasing Manager

Location: Crawley

About Us:

Join a long-established, successful international organisation that provides a supportive environment and invests in personal development. The business enjoys excellent staff retention and is strongly positioned for future growth. Salary negotiable depending on experience. Excellent benefits, hybrid working, free onsite parking.

Role Overview:

As a Purchasing Manager, you will oversee purchasing and contract management within the organisation. Your responsibilities will include raising and managing purchase orders, maintaining supplier contracts, and supporting project work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing across various indirect spend areas for the head office including office supplies, facilities, maintenance, utilities, IT equipment, and various additional service and rental contracts.
• Maintain the supplier contracts database.
• Source and select new suppliers as needed and tender supplier contracts.
• Collaborate with the Legal department on contract terms and negotiations.
• Ensure office supplies are kept up to date.
• Raise, issue, and receipt purchase orders, and follow up on open orders with suppliers.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure invoices are correctly billed, coded, and processed for payment.
• Manage the Capex register, including new orders, budget tracking, and asset register tracking.
• Provide expert advice on the business’s authorisation process.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Participate in project work as required.
• Assist with audits through sample testing.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Purchasing, P2P/AP management, or a similar role.
• Familiarity with contract management and supplier negotiations.
• Proficiency in software for managing purchase orders and contracts.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of audit processes and sample testing.