Purchasing Manager

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:

• Lead purchasing across operational sites, developments and refurbishment projects.
• Source materials, operational supplies, equipment and plant hire.
• Manage supplier relationships, pricing, agreements and performance.
• Verify invoices, resolve discrepancies and support finance processes.
• Support project purchases, track deliveries and coordinate logistics.
• Oversee stock control, inventory systems and inter‑site deliveries.
• Resolve product issues, manage returns and quality checks.
• Improve purchasing processes, systems and documentation.
• Line-manage and support the Purchasing Coordinator.

What We're Looking For

• Strong negotiation, communication and organisational skills — you'll be managing suppliers and deadlines with confidence
• A collaborative working style — 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
• Previous purchasing or procurement experience, ideally within construction or a related trade environment
• Based full-time at our LE3 0GH office
• Adaptable and calm under pressure — this is a fast-paced SME where priorities shift and you'll need to juggle multiple things at once
• Proactive and detail-focused, with a practical mindset and the ability to hit the ground running
• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment where decisions are made quickly and you're close to the action
• A relevant qualification (such as CIPS) is a bonus, but we're more interested in hands-on experience

You can view the full job description here - https://codestudents.co/PurchasingManagerJD

As with any dynamic team, occasional wider office tasks may be required to support our busy environment.

What’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’ll also benefit from:

• Free parking
• Free on‑site gym
• Enhanced Health & Wellbeing EAP programme
• Paid company events and team activities
• A supportive environment with opportunities to shape and improve the purchasing function

How to Apply:

Please apply via Indeed with:

• Your CV
• A cover letter quoting Ref: PM.6042.10, explaining your experience and why you want this role
• Answers to all application questions

Recruitment Process:

• Stage 1 - Online Assessment
• Stage 2 - Telephone Interview
• Stage 3 - Face-to-Face Interview
• Stage 4 - Paid Taster Day (Final Stage)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £42,000.00-£48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leicester LE3 0GH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in purchasing or negotiating?
• How many of these years are within the building/construction trade?
• Do you hold any purchasing, procurement, or construction‑related qualifications?

Experience:

• Line Management : 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person