Purchasing Team Leader

Job Title: Purchasing Team Leader
Location: Aylesbury
Contract Details: Permanent, Full-Time, Office based
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm or 9am - 6pm (1 hour lunch break)
Salary: -30,000 - -35,000 per annum
Responsibilities:
As the Purchasing Team Leader, you will:
- Lead and support a team of 2 Purchasing Assistants
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers
- Analyse market trends to select and purchase products
- Order daily to ensure optimal stock levels
- Create and manage purchase orders and related paperwork
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery
- Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams
- Communicate with management regarding stock shortfalls
- Continuously improve purchasing procedures for efficiency
Essential Skills:
- Relevant purchasing experience is preferred
- Excellent computer skills, particularly in Excel and Microsoft Word
- Strong analytical approach to tasks
- Exceptional communication skills
- Outstanding organisational capabilities
- Ability to thrive under deadlines and responsibilities
Benefits & Perks:
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing to 25 days with service
- Pension scheme
- Employee discounts
How to apply:
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply today, or reach out directly to Adecco Aylesbury!
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