Purchasing Team Leader

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 take the next step into a leadership role within a busy engineering environment. Leading a small purchasing team, you will be responsible for ensuring materials, equipment and services are sourced efficiently while supporting projects across the business. Responsibilities * Lead and support a small Purchasing team. * Raise and manage purchase orders for materials, equipment and services. * Expedite supplier orders and ensure on-time delivery. * Build and maintain strong supplier relationships. * Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment. * Work closely with engineering, operations and project teams to meet deadlines. * Resolve purchasing queries and invoice discrepancies. * Maintain purchasing records and ensure compliance with company procedures. * Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and achieve cost savings. * Produce reports and support continuous improvement initiatives. The Person * Previous experience within Purchasing, Procurement, Buying or Supply Chain. * Experience within engineering, manufacturing, industrial services or another technical environment. * Strong organisational and administrative skills. * Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel. * Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. * Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is desirable but not essential. What's on Offer * Fixed-term contract until Christmas 2026. * Salary up to £32,000 * Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm. * Bonus and pension. * Opportunity to lead a small team within a well-established engineering business