The Purchasing Supervisor will supervise and work as part of the procurement team facilitating the purchase of assets, resale, spares and consumables. In turn you will support all activities within the procurement function such as new supplier on-boarding, system pricing updates and tendering activity.Key Responsibilities Supervise and support all company purchasing activity Ensure the purchase order authorisation process has been followed Make sure that all purchase orders are placed through approved suppliers at agreed rateSupport product sourcing Ensure that all purchase orders are progressed in a timely manor Ensure existing stock is utilised prior to progressing a new purchase Supervise the processing of all enquiries and quotations in a timely manor Ensure all data creation/change requests are reviewed Maintain the supplier pricing databaseSuggest process and system changes including the benefits and implementation process/timelineAssist the Asset team with all aspects of the company stock check processSupport the administration of supplier tendering activities including the implementation and management of new agreementsSupport Supplier meetings ensuring resulting actions are concluded Support supplier KPI and rebate data collection Provide clear, concise and meaningful KPI’s to the wider business on a monthly basisWhat We’re Looking For Previous Purchasing experience essentialAbility to understand, analyse and report on business information making data driven decisions Experience of procurement within the plant & tool hire industry or associated areas an advantageKnowledge, understanding and experience of managing a teamExcellent administration and organisational skillsProven record of supervisory roles within procurementExperience of procurement within the plant & tool hire industry or associated areas an advantageGood IT skills particularly ExcelWhat We Can Offer You Competitive salary Salary sacrifice pension25 days holiday, plus bank holidaysAdditional holiday purchase schemeFree Tool HireLife Assurance cover 3x salary Share save scheme Eye care vouchersRecommend a friend scheme Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where requiredCycle to work scheme Long service recognition My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brandsDiscounts on HP productsEE mobile contract discount offersGym discountsHealth Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joiningA Little Bit About Us Brandon Hire Station is the leading provider of tool and equipment hire in the UK.Our commitment to exceptional customer support services is unmatched in the industry. We guarantee timely delivery of our tools and equipment through our branded vehicles and FORS accredited drivers. Plus, with our 'Everyday Product Hire Guarantee', you can trust that our most hired products are always available at every branch, every day, collected or delivered throughout the UK.At Brandon Hire Station, we're actively looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We're committed to providing the highest level of service to our customers and we're always on the lookout for like-minded professionals who share our dedication to excellence.If you're interested in working for a company that's committed to providing exceptional customer support services, we invite you to apply for a position with Brandon Hire Station today.Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.Salary: CompetitiveShift Hours: 40 per week.Business Unit: Brandon Hire Station