Lead Buyer / Procurement Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Buyer/Procurement Manager who will oversee a small team and lead the procurement processes within a highly autonomous role. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement and leadership, with opportunities for career progression and technical training. The role is hybrid, allowing 2 days of remote work per week.

Benefits

Career progression

Technical training

Highly autonomous role

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Procurement or purchasing background is essential.
• Experience as a Lead, Supervisor, or Manager is required.
• Background in Engineering, Technical, Construction, or Manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of direct reports.
• Lead procurement processes and improvements.
• Work hybrid with 2 days from home, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Procurement management

Leadership

Team management

Job description

Overview

Lead Buyer / Procurement Manager

Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 + Highly Autonomous + Lead a Team + Career Progression + Technical Training + Hybrid/ WFH Options

Commutable from Clevedon, Portishead, Nailsea, Yatton, Weston-Super-Mare, Avonmouth, Bristol, Highbridge, Taunton, Wells, and surrounding areas

Role

Are you a Lead Buyer, Procurement or Purchasing Manager looking for a highly autonomous role where you can put your stamp on the department and your small team of direct reports, while gaining further training to showcase your skill as an expert in your field?

On offer is an opportunity to take the reins on a close-knit team where you will have the autonomy to make the role your own and mentor junior members of staff, while progressing your own career with further training and development opportunities.

This company have solidified themselves over the last 45 years as a market leader in their industry, manufacturing a range of bespoke products used across the UK.

On offer is a highly autonomous role where you will be involved in leading a team of 2 direct reports within the Procurement department, while leading the management of processes and improvements within the department.

This role would suit someone from a Buying, Procurement or Purchasing background who has experience as a Lead, Supervisor, Manager or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Monday - Friday, 38.5 hours per week
• Hybrid working 2 days per week
• Managing a small team of direct reports
• Leading procurement process and improvements

The Person / Qualifications

• Procurement or purchasing background
• Experience as a Lead, Supervisor, Manager or other leadership background
• From an Engineering, Technical, Construction, or Manufacturing background or related

Reference Number: BBBH26447

How to apply

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Toby Causon at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.