Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Location: Crawley

About Us:

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.