Purchasing Team Leader – Health & Social Care Operations

Creative Support Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Stockport seeks a Purchasing Team Leader to oversee operations and manage a team. You will create Purchase Orders, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure cost-effective spending across services. The ideal candidate will have strong numeracy, supervisory experience, and excellent communication skills. Interest in health and social care is essential. Benefits include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, and 33 days leave.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

33 days leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience of supervising a team is essential.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly.
• Genuine interest in the health and social care sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day support and management of the Purchasing team.
• Create Purchase Orders (POs) and order goods.
• Liaise with suppliers to negotiate best pricing.

Skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Good financial management

Supervisory experience

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong customer service abilities

Attention to detail

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A community support organization in Stockport seeks a Purchasing Team Leader to oversee operations and manage a team. You will create Purchase Orders, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure cost-effective spending across services. The ideal candidate will have strong numeracy, supervisory experience, and excellent communication skills. Interest in health and social care is essential. Benefits include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, and 33 days leave.