Location
Camden Repairs & Maintenance Division, London

Hours
36 Hours per week (Full Time)

Salary
£50,537 - £57,583

About the Role
Camden Council is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities within the Gas Servicing and Maintenance service. You will manage the end-to-end purchasing process, including raising purchase orders, coordinating suppliers, auditing invoices, and monitoring stock levels. Your role is critical to ensuring teams have the right materials at the right time to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality services to Camden’s residents.

You will work closely with suppliers, contractors, and colleagues across the Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) teams, ensuring compliance with Camden’s procurement policies while driving value for money and operational efficiency.

Flexible working options are available and open to discussion.

Come and meet us! Join us at our Holmes Road depot in Camden on Friday 3 October from 9:30am for an opportunity to meet the team, learn about our new service, and experience what it’s like to work with us. Drop in any time—we’d love to see you!

Experience
- Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain coordination, ideally within maintenance, construction, or a direct labour organisation.
- Strong financial accuracy skills, including invoice auditing and reconciliation.
- Experience managing supplier relationships and procurement processes effectively.

About you
- Organised and detail-focused with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
- Confident communicator with excellent skills for working with suppliers and internal teams.
- Proficient IT skills, including finance/procurement systems and Excel.

Desirable
- Familiarity with gas servicing or M&E materials.
- Experience in the public sector or working within contract frameworks.
- Knowledge of housing/property management systems such as NEC or ROCC.
- CIPS Level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards it.