Closing Date for Application: Friday 29/11/2024 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity Cover ADEY, the market leader in the provision of residential water treatment products for closed loop heating and cooling systems in the UK, is looking for a Purchasing Team Leader to join the team. The Purchasing Team Leader is responsible for the coordination of the purchasing team and relevant activities including the effective purchasing of goods whilst ensuring cost, quality and delivery time. The Purchasing Team Leader ensures smooth operations whilst promotion collaboration with internal departments and maintaining strong supplier relations The Role Support the development and delivery of a world class procurement function Meeting the expectations and requirements of internal customers Deliver best value to meet agreed business objectives Monitoring and forecasting inventory, determining purchasing needs and identify costs Implement key performance metrics and reports for key stakeholder’s review Assist commercial negotiations with suppliers establishing suitable terms and conditions, taking into account technical and legal considerations plus where applicable commodity pricing to ensure business requirements are met or exceeded Monitor and report 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 Support the ongoing personal development of the purchasing team The Person Experience Commercial negotiation International supply chain Experience in the HVAC industry (desirable) Knowledge & qualifications Understanding of manufacturing production and processes Full understanding of supply chain procedures CIPS qualification Skills & competencies Ability to lead and motivate a team Ability to prioritise multiple tasks Attention to detail Good verbal and written communication skills Advanced knowledge of excel Personal qualities Hands on approach Positive approach to problem solving Ability to establish and develop relationships with internal and external customers Self motivation The Benefits 23 days holiday Pension contribution matched up to 8% Life Assurance 3x base salary Private health scheme Genuit sharesave scheme Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.