Job Description
Job Title: Purchasing Controller\nLocation: Sunderland (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office)\nContract Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract\nBenefits:\n * Hybrid working model (2 days office-based)\n * Opportunity to work across multiple sites\n * Exposure to a fast-paced, collaborative environment\n * Support towards professional development\nWorking Hours:\nFull-time, Monday to Friday (Hybrid working available)\nJob Description:\nAs a Purchasing Controller, you will manage indirect purchasing and capital expenditure activities across multiple sites. You will play a key role in driving cost efficiency, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring contract compliance, while supporting the wider purchasing team.\nKey responsibilities include:\n * Managing indirect consumables and service contracts\n * Leading supplier negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives\n * Overseeing contracts in areas such as industrial services, security, cleaning, waste management, and equipment hire\n * Supporting competitive tendering, supplier selection, and benchmarking activity\n * Working closely with budget holders to ensure value for money\n * Maintaining blanket orders, pricing, invoice queries, ERP data, and payment terms\n * Supporting wider purchasing and commercial tasks as required\nThis Purchasing Controller role requires...