Purchasing Supervisor – Construction & Manufacturing Sector
📍 Salisbury | Office Based | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Permanent | Full-Time
A respected industry leader within the construction and specialist manufacturing space is seeking an experienced Purchasing Supervisor to join their dynamic procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a pivotal role with a company known for operational excellence and a supportive, performance-driven culture.
As a Purchasing Supervisor, you'll work closely with the Purchasing Manager to support procurement functions across materials, plant, and equipment ensuring effective supplier relationships, continuous improvement, and cost efficiency across the board.
Key Responsibilities
Mentor, motivate and support a small, capable Purchasing Team
Manage day-to-day procurement operations and ensure purchasing requests are actioned efficiently
Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining supply chain integrity
Collaborate with suppliers to maintain strong, value-driven relationships
Assist in process improvements, workload delegation, and compliance with governance
Monitor KPIs to ensure procurement activity supports wider business goals
Maintain ERP systems and support data accuracy for procurement functions
What We're Looking For
Demonstrable experience in purchasing, ideally within construction or manufacturing
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build lasting supplier relationships
ERP systems experience (Pegasus ideal, but not essential)
Contract management exposure beneficial
High attention to detail and a process-improvement mindset
Proven ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure
Strong leadership qualities – adaptable, proactive, and team-oriented
Why Join?
This is an exciting time to join a company going through growth and transformation. You’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team within an organisation that values ownership, continuous improvement, and personal development.
💡 Career development opportunities
🤝 Collaborative and empowering work culture
📈 Strategic and visible role in the business
Next Steps
If you're a procurement professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and thrive in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you, contact Louise Howard for a further conversation.
📩 Apply now for a confidential conversation.