Job Description
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 :
* 25 days annual leave including Xmas closure period, plus bank holidays.
* Annual leave purchase scheme to add up to 5 extra leave days.
* Generous contributory pension scheme where company will double contributions of up to 8% via salary exchange.
* Life assurance benefit of 5 times previous years P60 earnings.
* Eligibility to join and participate in the Group share save scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* On site Occupation Health support.