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Purchasing Supervisor

Prime Appointments
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3EL, England

Salary

£38,000 - £40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • A building and construction client in Ipswich is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor with a salary range of £38,000 to £40,000 per annum based on experience.
  • The role is a full-time permanent position with hybrid working options available after a successful probation period.
  • Candidates should have prior experience in a Buyer or Supervisory role, including team coaching and supplier relationship management.
  • Key responsibilities include managing daily team operations, overseeing supplier performance, and contributing to procurement process improvements.
  • The company offers excellent benefits, including a potential bonus bringing the total earnings to approximately £44,000, alongside life assurance and healthcare.

Purchasing Supervisor
Ipswich
40,000 per annum
Hybrid working
Excellent benefits!

A building and construction client of ours in the Ipswich area are recruiting a Purchasing Supervisor to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm and paying 38,000 - 40,000 per annum depending on experience. Hybrid working is available after a successful probation, working 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

Key Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Manage daily team operations and provide training to support individual and team growth, ensuring succession planning.
  • Organise updates and meetings with the Team Manager.
  • Oversee specific team functions and resolve daily issues.
  • Manage supplier relationships and performance.
  • Lead on supplier lead time reviews.
  • Present date on KPIs and non-conformance.
  • Lead on demand planning and provide forecasting.
  • Contribute to procurement process improvements and conduct regular audits.
  • Update ERP database and ensure compliance.
  • Handle recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.


Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Purchasing Supervisor position:

  • Previous experience in a Buyer or Supervisory role including; team coaching, supplier relationship and performance development
  • CIPS level 4 achieved or prepared to undertake.
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of ERP system
  • Advanced level of computer literacy.
  • Ability to work in a fast moving/ high pressure environment


Great Benefits to working for this company include:

  • Bonus (OTE circa 44,000)
  • Life Assurance
  • Healthcare
  • 20 days annual leave rising to 25 after 1 years' service
  • Train and development
  • And more!


If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Purchasing Supervisor position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #officejobs

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