Purchasing Team Leader

CDM Recruitment Ltd - Engineering & Manufacturing Specialists; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Recruitment is working with a well-established engineering and industrial services business to recruit a Purchasing Team Leader on a fixed-term contract until Christmas 2026.

The role will lead a small purchasing team, overseeing purchasing of materials, equipment and services, expediting orders, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure project deadlines are met. Based in the North East with a Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm schedule, salary up to £32,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Buying or Supply Chain.
• Background within engineering, manufacturing, industrial services or a similar technical environment.
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small Purchasing team.
• Manage purchasing activities for materials, equipment and services.
• Expedite supplier orders and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Coordinate with engineering and operational teams to meet project deadlines.
• Monitor stock levels and purchasing compliance.
• Drive process improvements and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Leadership experience

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

Purchasing Team Leader (Fixed-Term Contract to Christmas 2026)

? North East

? Up to £32,000

? Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 4:00pm

CDM Recruitment is working with a well-established engineering and industrial services business to recruit a Purchasing Team Leader on a fixed-term contract until Christmas 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer, Purchasing Coordinator or Procurement professional looking to step into a leadership role, managing a small purchasing team within a busy engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a small Purchasing team.
• Manage purchasing activities for materials, equipment and services.
• Expedite supplier orders and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Coordinate with engineering and operational teams to meet project deadlines.
• Monitor stock levels and purchasing compliance.
• Drive process improvements and identify cost-saving opportunities.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Buying or Supply Chain.
• Background within engineering, manufacturing, industrial services or a similar technical environment.
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is advantageous but not essential.

If you're looking for your next challenge in a hands-on purchasing leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.