VANRATH is delighted to be partnering with a leading company based in Northern Ireland, who are keen to appoint a Purchasing Team Leader / Manager on a full time permanent basis. Position is based in the company's Banbridge office. Permanent - Monday - Friday (with early finish on a Friday) Salary: Negotiable Base Salary + Fantastic Benefits Package - Yearly Salary Reviews & Progression Opportunities The Role The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all purchasing activities for key Data Centre projects, to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods, materials, and services. Lead purchasing team: workload, training, performance Supplier Management Build and maintain strong supplier relationships Source, vet, and select suppliers by quality, cost, and reliability Negotiate pricing, contracts, and SLAs Monitor supplier performance and compliance Procurement Strategy & Planning Forecast demand aligned with production and project plans Develop procurement strategies to meet business goals Conduct market analysis to find savings and reduce risk Secure long-term cost savings through strategic negotiation Cross-Functional Collaboration Align procurement with finance, ops, production, QA, and warehouse Prevent stock issues through tight coordination with Supply Chain Cost & Budget Control Manage budgets and track purchasing spend Report cost vs. budget to key stakeholders Partner with commercial team to align procurement with financial targets Streamline procurement processes for speed and service Coordinate with Supply Chain, ops, and logistics to balance stock levels The Person * Minimum of 3 years' experience within a procurement function in a management position to include responsibility for :Managing the performance of the procurement team, Producing management reports, Engaging with key stakeholder and maintaining positive relationships For further information on this exclusive Health & safety vacancy, please contact Jack Groves @ Vanrath Great experience with VANRATH. Sean Doherty was extremely helpful and professional throughout the process. Thanks to his support, I landed a role that's a great fit. Highly recommended. There is a good reason why this Recruitment company has 5 stars. I have just completed a 6 month contract and my Senior Business Support Recruitment Specialist was Leanne Garrett. From start to finish the service I have received has been exceptional. Leanne is very attentive and professional. Goes the extra mile to sort any issues I had and was very prompt to reply to all telephone call and emails. Excellent experience. Friendly, knowledgeable consultant who was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and offered constant support throughout the process. Answered all questions promptly and nothing was too much bother. Highly recommend. Ross was great from start to finish. Professional, insisted upon meeting in person first, checking references, and no hassle in the interview process and communication. Skills: Procurement Purchasing Team Lead Supervisor Manager Buyer Banbridge Benefits: Fantastic Benefits Package