Procurement Team Leader

Butler Ross; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a Procurement Team Leader to oversee the procurement process and manage supplier relationships. This role is based in Hemel Hempstead and offers a salary of up to £50,000. The ideal candidate will have leadership skills, extensive procurement experience, and strong analytical abilities. Exceptional communication skills are also essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or purchasing within a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills managing a team.
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing supplier relationships through performance reviews and audits.
• Overseeing inventory held by third-party suppliers.
• Conducting spend analysis and collaborating with partners.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

ERP/MRP systems proficiency

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01.08.2025

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15.09.2025

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Job Description:

A well-established manufacturing organisation is actively seeking an experienced Procurement Team Leader to join their team on a permanent basis in Hemel Hempstead. The company offers a salary of up to £50,000.

The Procurement Team Leader will lead the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and components vital for production.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional eager to advance their career within a dynamic and growing manufacturing business.

Role responsibilities of the Procurement Team Leader include:

• Managing supplier relationships through regular performance reviews, audits, and site visits
• Overseeing inventory held by third-party suppliers
• Conducting spend analysis and proactively collaborating with supply chain partners
• Leading and managing the procurement team on a daily basis
• Monitoring and controlling freight and shipping costs within the UK, EU, and beyond
• Managing project-based purchasing activities
• Driving process improvements aligned with business objectives
• Overseeing stock levels of repeat order items via MRP systems

Person Specification of the Procurement Team Leader:

• Proven experience in procurement or purchasing within a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills managing a team in a fast-paced setting
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to work calmly and professionally under pressure

Salary: Up to £50,000

This position requires full onsite presence.

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager, procurement supervisor, lead buyer, procurement team leader, procurement team leader or procurement specialist