Purchasing Team LeaderLocation: BracknellSalary: Up to £43,000 per annum (DOE)Hours: 08:15 am – 16:45pm Monday to Friday Are you ready to lead a small team and drive purchasing excellence in a fast-paced, dynamic environment?We’re looking for a proactive and strategic purchasing team leader to oversee the seamless procurement of materials and services for a leading organisation in the aviation industry. In this role, you’ll lead and support a team of two, ensuring the efficient delivery of procurement activities while contributing to the growth of a market leader specialising in the repair of aircraft safety components.For more details, contact Mike at Syntech Recruitment on or email your CV to .About the roleAs a purchasing team lead, you will work closely with the Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager – EMEA and manage a dedicated team of two purchasing professionals. Together, you’ll ensure the continuous supply of high-quality goods and materials, maintain cost efficiencies, and meet customer demands.This is a unique opportunity to blend hands-on purchasing activities with leadership responsibilities, enabling you to make a real impact in a key business area.Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support a team of two purchasing professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Identify and collaborate with high-quality, competitive suppliers to create a strategic advantage for the business.
• Negotiate cost reductions while enhancing quality and ensuring reliable supply.
• Evaluate and monitor supplier performance, using KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily ordering of materials and ensure timely delivery in line with supply chain demands.
• Monitor part usage and optimise safety stock, ordering, and manufacturing quantities.
• Address critical supply shortage risks, escalating and resolving issues in real time.
• Analyse supply chain data to identify problems, spot trends, and recommend performance improvements in areas like cost, productivity, and demand patterns.
• Provide actionable insights for annual planning and budgeting, creating performance benchmarks.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all procurement activities align with best practices and company ethics, principles, and processes.

What you’ll bringEssential skills and experience:

• Proven leadership experience, ideally managing or supporting a small team.
• Educated to A-level (or equivalent); CIPS qualification advantageous.
• Experience managing and monitoring forecasts.
• A background in related industries such as automotive, industrial, or Tier 1 suppliers is highly desirable.
• Ability to quickly adapt to and learn MRP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (including complex spreadsheets).
• Expertise in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation.
• Analytical and organised with a proven track record of solving complex problems.
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced, demanding environment.

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