The role of the Purchasing Supervisor is to oversee the planning and coordination of the purchasing operations. Manages and develops suppliers using KPIs and drafting supply agreements with key suppliers. Provides cover for roles within the purchasing team. Supervise the purchasing team and the daily purchasing activities Administration of the purchasing team. Schedules and approves holidays, absenteeism, RTW, overtime and time keeping. Manages supplier relationships and negotiates contract, prices and deliveries. Oversees preparation and processing of purchase orders within the department. Authorised signatory on purchase order ensuring costs, quality and delivery requirements are met. Ensure purchase orders match RFQ in price, delivery and quality requirements. Maintains the supplier database, vendor maintenance, purchase records and related documentation ensuring quality and legal requirements are fulfilled. Works to improve purchasing system and processes Responsible for compiling monthly vendor performance delivery & quality management data. Works closely with the sales and proposals team to provide costing information. Coordinates the teams RFQ activity to ensure proposal KPIs are met using the RFQ tracking report. Works with Materials Manager & Sales to analyse sales forecast data and inventory levels to determine key procurement decisions. Monitors and reviews vendor related goods rejection notes/NCRs, close them within the allocated time frame. Ensure scrap and rework costs are recovered. Manages ECNs through the supply chain and reports any cost implications to projects Provides cover for other roles in the purchasing team Ensures a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships. Arranges supplier visits and coordinate regular supplier development meetings.