Electrical Purchasing Manager

Electrical Purchasing Manager – High-End Residential Projects Based in Whyteleafe, Surrey | £50,000 – £60,000 + Pension + 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays A specialist electrical contractor delivering complex, high-end residential and heritage projects across London is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Purchasing Manager to join their team at their Whyteleafe, Surrey head office. This is a key role for someone with a solid understanding of electrical materials procurement and commercial processes. You’ll be responsible for overseeing all purchasing activities across multiple live projects — ensuring timely, cost-effective supply of materials and equipment — while also supporting payment certification, variation pricing, and cost tracking. Projects typically range from £500k to £2m in value and include bespoke electrical installations within super-prime residences and listed buildings in Central London. Key Responsibilities * Manage procurement of all electrical materials, equipment, and associated services for live projects * Maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and ensure competitive lead times * Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring deliveries are aligned with programme requirements * Work closely with project managers and site teams to forecast and fulfil procurement needs * Support commercial functions such as issuing subcontractor payment certificates and tracking project costs * Assist with variation pricing and commercial documentation * Provide procurement input during tender stage and early project planning * Maintain accurate records and contribute to commercial reporting processes What You’ll Need * Proven experience in an electrical purchasing role, ideally within the high-end residential or M&E sector * Strong knowledge of electrical materials, equipment, and supplier networks * Commercial awareness, with experience supporting QS or cost-related functions * Proficient in Excel and job costing/project management software * Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills * Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent project needs What’s on Offer * £50,000 – £60,000 salary depending on experience * 26 days holiday plus bank holidays * Company pension * Office-based in Whyteleafe, Surrey * Long-term role with progression opportunities in a well-established and growing business If you\’re an experienced Electrical Purchasing Manager looking to take ownership of procurement while contributing to the commercial success of top-tier residential projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV