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