Purchasing Supervisor

TLP; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international construction company in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Purchasing Supervisor. The role involves managing a diverse team, enhancing supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement while offering competitive salary and attractive benefits. Ideal candidates will have extensive purchasing experience and strong people management skills.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Income Protection Insurance

Healthcare

Gym Membership

Free Parking

Pension

Annual and quarterly performance bonus

20 days holiday + Bank holidays

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing and leading teams with diverse skill levels.
• Experience in team coaching, supplier relationship management, and performance development.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Providing guidance and training to the team.
• Enhancing team's skills and ensuring diverse purchasing knowledge.
• Leading pricing reviews and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CIPS Level 4 qualification

Experience working with suppliers

Extensive experience in purchasing

Previous supervisory experience

Strong people management skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Microsoft products

Job description

Purchasing Supervisor Ipswich

Monday Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm)

Hybrid 2days at home 3 in the office

Competative salaly + Bonus

Salary: Circ GBP38- GBP40K + Bonus

OTE - GBP41,800-GBP44K

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Healthcare
• Gym Membership
• Free Parking
• Pension
• Annual and quarterly performance bonus
• 20 days holiday + Bank holidays increasing over time & Christmas shut down

Exciting Opportunity for Experienced Purchasing Supervisors

A leading international construction company with over 150 years of history is experiencing significant growth and is looking for an experienced Purchasing Supervisors to join their dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily guidance and training to the team
• Enhancing the team's skills to ensure a broad and diverse purchasing knowledge across the department
• Actively fostering team engagement through coaching, mentoring, and regular 1-2-1 sessions
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with suppliers, conducting regular reviews, and driving change and improvement plans
• Managing escalated issues within the team
• Presenting key data and insights
• Leading pricing reviews and supporting continuous improvement initiatives

The ideal candidate will have prior experience managing and leading teams with diverse skill levels. We re looking for someone who is ready to take on the managerial responsibilities of this role while also contributing to the team s social dynamics. You should be someone who sets clear expectations, drives high performance, and thrives in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

Key Skills & Experience

• CIPS Level 4 qualification (or a willingness to pursue it)
• Experience working with suppliers, clients, and both internal and external stakeholders
• Extensive experience in purchasing
• Previous supervisory experience, including team coaching, supplier relationship management, and performance development
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong people management and influencing skills
• Familiarity with supply chain procedures
• A broad knowledge of purchasing processes and structures, with the ability to share and upskill others
• Additional Skills:
• Strong administrative and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines
• Discretion and confidentiality in all matters
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Advanced computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft products (PowerPoint, Word, Mail Merge, Excel, etc.)
• Willingness to work extra hours as needed