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We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing function across our expanding property portfolio, including student accommodation, private rental, commercial units, and construction/development projects.Working closely with senior management, project teams and operational sites, you will oversee purchasing activity, supplier relationships and cost control.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead purchasing across operational sites, developments and refurbishment projects.</li><li>Source materials, operational supplies, equipment and plant hire.</li><li>Manage supplier relationships, pricing, agreements and performance.</li><li>Verify invoices, resolve discrepancies and support finance processes.</li><li>Support project purchases, track deliveries and coordinate logistics.</li><li>Oversee stock control, inventory systems and inter‑site deliveries.</li><li>Resolve product issues, manage returns and quality checks.</li><li>Improve purchasing processes, systems and documentation.</li><li>Line-manage and support the Purchasing Coordinator.</li></ul>What We're Looking For<ul><li>Strong negotiation, communication and organisational skills &mdash; you'll be managing suppliers and deadlines with confidence</li><li>A collaborative working style &mdash; you'll be operating as part of a close-knit leadership structure where key decisions are made collectively, and you'll thrive in that environment</li><li>Previous purchasing or procurement experience, ideally within construction or a related trade environment</li><li>Based full-time at our LE3 0GH office</li><li>Adaptable and calm under pressure &mdash; this is a fast-paced SME where priorities shift and you'll need to juggle multiple things at once</li><li>Proactive and detail-focused, with a practical mindset and the ability to hit the ground running</li><li>Comfortable working in a hands-on environment where decisions are made quickly and you're close to the action</li><li>A relevant qualification (such as CIPS) is a bonus, but we're more interested in hands-on experience</li></ul>You can view the full job description here - https://codestudents.co/PurchasingManagerJDAs with any dynamic team, occasional wider office tasks may be required to support our busy environment.What&rsquo;s in it for you?:We offer excellent long-term career prospects within a well-respected and expanding brand. You'll have real exposure to senior decision-makers and a breadth of work. You&rsquo;ll also benefit from:<ul><li>Free parking</li><li>Free on‑site gym</li><li>Enhanced Health &amp; Wellbeing EAP programme</li><li>Paid company events and team activities</li><li>A supportive environment with opportunities to shape and improve the purchasing function</li></ul>How to Apply:Please apply via Indeed with:<ul><li>Your CV</li><li>A cover letter quoting Ref: PM.6042.10, explaining your experience and why you want this role</li><li>Answers to all application questions</li></ul>Recruitment Process:<ul><li>Stage 1 - Online Assessment</li><li>Stage 2 - Telephone Interview</li><li>Stage 3 - Face-to-Face Interview</li><li>Stage 4 - Paid Taster Day (Final Stage)</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: &pound;42,000.00-&pound;48,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Casual dress</li><li>Company events</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Health &amp; wellbeing programme</li><li>On-site gym</li></ul>Ability to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Leicester LE3 0GH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)</li></ul>Application question(s):<ul><li>How many years of experience do you have in purchasing or negotiating? </li><li>How many of these years are within the building/construction trade?</li><li>Do you hold any purchasing, procurement, or construction‑related qualifications?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Line Management : 1 year (required)</li></ul>Work authorisation:<ul><li>United Kingdom (required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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Purchasing Manager