Lead Buyer / Procurement Manager

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

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Lead Buyer / Procurement Manager to oversee a small team within the Procurement department. The role offers autonomy in managing processes and improvements, while supporting career progression and technical training. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement or purchasing with leadership experience from engineering or manufacturing sectors. This position includes hybrid working options, competitive salary, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Career progression

Technical training

Highly autonomous work environment

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in procurement or purchasing roles.
• Strong background in Engineering, Technical, Construction, or Manufacturing.
• Proven record of managing procurement processes and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of 2 direct reports.
• Lead procurement processes and improvements.
• Make autonomous decisions within the department.

Skills

Procurement or purchasing background

Experience as a Lead, Supervisor, Manager

Leadership skills

Job description

Overview

Lead Buyer / Procurement Manager

£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

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.

The Role

• 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

• 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

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 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.