Purchasing Lead

Join a dynamic and collaborative Purchasing team, taking responsibility for enhancing procurement processes. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the wider team, helping to resolve daily challenges and maintain strong supplier relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a mentoring or coaching‑focused position.

Work Monday – Friday, 9 am–5 pm, with hybrid options after probation.

• Assist with resolving daily operational and supplier‑related challenges.
• Manage supplier relationships and review lead times.
• Report monthly spending, KPIs, and non‑conformance.
• Participate in demand planning, pricing reviews, and procurement improvements.
• Audit processes, maintain ERP databases, and ensure industry compliance.
• Support onboarding and training for new team members.

What a magnificent place to work, from the unbelievable benefits 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.

• Strong communication skills, commercial awareness, and a proactive attitude.
• Previous experience within a Buyer or Purchasing role.
• Experience supporting, mentoring, or coaching colleagues.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Excellent organizational abilities and the capacity to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ideally CIPS certified (or prepared to undertake).