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 promoting collaboration with internal departments and maintaining strong supplier relations.
The Role
* Support the development and delivery of a world-class procurement function
* Meet the expectations and requirements of internal customers
* Deliver best value to meet agreed business objectives
* Monitor and forecast inventory, determine purchasing needs, and identify costs
* Implement key performance metrics and reports for key stakeholders’ review
* Assist in 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 suppliers’ performance and competitiveness through relevant KPIs
* Expedite orders and maintain up-to-date delivery requirements
* Identify cost-saving opportunities
* Adopt a hands-on and positive approach to problem-solving
* Oversee 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
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JR101060
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