Purchasing Supervisor
2 months ago
the role.
Join a dynamic and collaborative Purchasing team, taking responsibility for enhancing procurement processes. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will work with team members to develop key skills, resolve daily challenges, and maintain supplier relationships. This role is Monday Friday 9am 5pm with the opportunity for hybrid work available after probation.
Your day-to-day duties include;
Manage team activities and provide structured training.
Empower team ownership and responsibility.
Organize regular updates and meetings with management.
Collaborate with other supervisors for a unified approach.
Foster a positive, supportive leadership style.
Oversee team functions and resolve daily issues.
Manage supplier relationships and review lead times.
Report on monthly spending, KPIs, and non-conformance.
Participate in demand planning, pricing reviews, and procurement improvements.
Audit processes, maintain ERP databases, and ensure industry compliance.
Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
why you should apply.
What a magnificent place to work, from the unbelievable benefit package to the fantastic culture, this is somewhere you will build such a successful and rewarding career you will not want to leave The opportunity for both professional and personal progression here is also one to note down. For such a large and long-standing business, they have absolutely mastered how to keep the family feel throughout, creating an atmosphere you look forward to entering every day. As well as this, you will also get to enjoy a joining bonus of 500 payable after 3 months service
what were looking for.
We are looking for someone with a CIPS Level 4 qualification, leadership skills, commercial awareness and a proactive attitude. Previous experience in a Buyer or Supervisory role, including team coaching and supplier performance development is desirable. Strong analytical skills and negotiation skills is required with advanced computer literacy. You will have excellent organisational, strong communication abilities and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environments.
At Polkadotfrog recruitment we do our very best to ensure both client and candidate satisfaction. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.
Our team of Specialist Consultants have the skills, experience, and passion to deliver a professional, personal and quality service. Our mission is to build long-term relationships and help clients and candidates find the perfect match.
Whilst we would love to get back to every applicant, it is not always possible, so if you havent heard from us within 5 days, please note that your application has not been successful on this occasion
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