Purchasing Team Lead Location: Blackpool Sector: Manufacturing Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 + Benefits + CIPS Study Support (if required) Are you a strategic and commercially astute procurement professional with proven leadership experience? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing company based in Blackpool, looking to appoint a Purchasing Team Lead to manage and develop their procurement function. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving value, building supplier relationships, and leading a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the strategic procurement of goods and materials across a multi-million-pound spend portfolio to support stock holdings and production requirements. * Manage, mentor, and develop a team of three procurement professionals. * Build and maintain strong relationships with UK and international suppliers, ensuring long-term partnerships. * Negotiate pricing, service levels, and delivery terms; manage supplier contracts and agreements. * Identify and onboard new suppliers to increase supply chain resilience and competitiveness. * Collaborate with internal teams to convert demand forecasts into accurate purchasing plans and schedules. * Oversee the full purchase order process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. * Identi...