We are looking to recruit for a Purchasing Team leader for an initial 12-month period.

The role is responsible for the coordination of the purchasing team and relevant activities.

Duties

• Support the development and delivery of procurement function
• Monitoring and forecasting inventory, determining purchasing needs and identify costs
• You will ensure the smooth operations whilst promotion collaboration with internal departments and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Implement key performance metrics and reports for key stakeholder's review
• Assist commercial negotiations with suppliers
• Monitor supplier's performance and competitiveness through relevant KPI's
• Expedite orders and maintain up-to-date delivery requirements
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Hands on and positive approach to problem solving
• Overseeing daily activities of the purchasing department, including delegating tasks and supervising teams

Skills:

• Experience of commercial negotiation and international supply chain.
• Understanding Manufacturing production and processes
• Ability to lead a small team
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Benefits :

• 37.5 hours a week, Mon-Fri, 9-5. Office based.

  23 days holiday
• Pension contribution matched up to 8%
• Life Assurance 3x base salary
• Private health scheme
• Company sharesave scheme