Procurement Support Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in global manufacturing is on the lookout for a dynamic Procurement Support Team Leader to join their thriving team in Manchester. This pivotal role involves leading a dedicated team, managing performance, and providing essential support to the procurement department. With responsibilities that span across two sites, the successful candidate will ensure high-quality service delivery and have the opportunity to influence key purchasing decisions. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and a range of attractive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their career in procurement.

Benefits

Private pension scheme

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Additional days off for full attendance

Private healthcare with AXA

Life insurance of 3x salary

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and leading teams in procurement or similar environments.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MS Excel functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 6 members across 2 sites.
• Provide day-to-day support to the procurement department and manage KPIs.

Skills

Team Management

MS Excel

Influencing Skills

SAP

Procurement Experience

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Your company
A £multi-million global manufacturing leader in North Manchester is seeking a driven, ambitious and experienced people leader to join their successful team. Due to promotions, this has created a new opportunity within the structure to join the team on a permanent basis.

Your new role
The Procurement Support Team has a responsibility for providing day-to-day support to the wider procurement department, involving updating the SAP system with procurement data, setting up suppliers, handling invoice queries, and providing market data to stakeholders. The team also evaluates and presents purchasing data for tendering and manages routine price requests.

As the Procurement Support Team Leader, you will lead and manage this team, currently comprising 6 members across 2 sites. You will be the escalation point for queries and accountable for the team's support to the Procurement department. Your responsibilities include setting KPIs aligned with company objectives, managing performance and development, and working closely with stakeholders to improve service quality. You will also assist operationally during team absences.

Since this role involves managing a team across two sites, travel to mainland Europe will be required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience managing and leading a team in a similar environment
• Strong MS Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, and Pivot Tables
• Strong influencing and persuasion skills
• IT experience, specifically SAP and Microsoft Office
• Experience in a Procurement environment (preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly numerate and analytical
• Willingness to travel to mainland Europe occasionally

What you'll get in return

• Competitive starting salary between £35,000–40,000 (depending on experience)
• Travel opportunities
• Hybrid working pattern: 50% in-office, 50% remote
• Private pension scheme
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Additional days off for full attendance
• Private healthcare with AXA
• Life insurance of 3x salary