Purchasing Supervisor

A client of ours in the Ipswich area are recruiting a Purchasing Supervisor to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm and paying £35,000 - £38,000 per annum depending on experience. Hybrid working available after a successful probation (minimum of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home). The emphasis of the role will be to work with the existing team to improve processes and build key skills. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, key duties include but are not limited to: Resolution of daily issues-including data collation of. Managing supplier relationships and performance. Supplier lead time review and relevant internal updates. Data presentation of monthly spend, KPI, non-conformance tracking. Demand planning, working with external sales team and suppliers to provide forecasting. Participating in pricing reviews. Contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement processes. Auditing of internal processes. ERP database update. Ensure compliance with industry and company standards in all procurement activities. Recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members. Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Purchasing Supervisor position: CIPS level 4 achieved or prepared to undertake Excellent communication skills Leadership skills Strong negotiation skills Experience within purchasing and procurement essential Knowledge of ERP system Candidates must be able to driver due to the location of the business. Great Benefits to working for this company include: Hybrid working available after a successful probation Joining bonus after 3 months service Life Assurance Income Protection Insurance (after 6months) Healthcare (after completion of probation) Pension Scheme Bonus Structure 20 days annual leave increasing to 25 days after 1 year. Training and development Wellness programme And More! If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Purchasing Supervisor position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #officejobs