Job Title: Purchasing Controller Location: Sunderland (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office) Contract Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract Benefits: * Hybrid working model (2 days office-based) * Opportunity to work across multiple sites * Exposure to a fast-paced, collaborative environment * Support towards professional development Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (Hybrid working available) Job Description: As 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. Key responsibilities include: * Managing indirect consumables and service contracts * Leading supplier negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives * Overseeing contracts in areas such as industrial services, security, cleaning, waste management, and equipment hire * Supporting competitive tendering, supplier selection, and benchmarking activity * Working closely with budget holders to ensure value for money * Maintaining blanket orders, pricing, invoice queries, ERP data, and payment terms * Supporting wider purchasing and commercial tasks as required This Purchasing Controller role requires strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to build productive relationships with stakeholder...