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Purchasing Team Leader

Adecco
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP17 8YJ, England

Salary

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

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  • The Purchasing Team Leader position in Aylesbury is a permanent, full-time role offering a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 per annum.
  • The successful candidate will lead a team of two Purchasing Assistants and will be responsible for building supplier relationships and analyzing market trends.
  • Candidates should have relevant purchasing experience and possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
  • The role requires working Monday to Friday from either 8am to 5pm or 9am to 6pm, with a one-hour lunch break.
  • Benefits include 20 days of annual leave, increasing to 25 days with service, a pension scheme, and employee discounts.

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!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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