Purchasing Supervisor Jobs in Ipswich | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary Bonus Location: Ipswich Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days remote / 3 days office-based) Salary: Competitive Bonus Benefits Package Life Insurance Income Protection Insurance Private Healthcare Gym Membership Free On-Site Parking Company Pension Scheme Annual & Quarterly Performance Bonus 20 Days Holiday Bank Holidays (increasing with service) Christmas Shutdown Purchasing Supervisor Exciting Career Opportunity Are you an experienced Purchasing Supervisor, Procurement Team Leader, or Senior Buyer looking for your next step? A well-established international company with over 150 years of success is expanding and seeking a Purchasing Supervisors to join their growing Ipswich team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in purchasing, supply chain management, and team leadership within a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Key Responsibilities As a Purchasing Supervisor, you will: Lead, manage, and support a team of Purchasing Coordinators Provide training, mentoring, and coaching to develop team capability Drive team performance, engagement, and continuous improvement Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and conduct regular performance reviews Handle escalated purchasing and supply chain issues Analyse and present procurement data, pricing, and performance insights Lead pricing reviews, cost-saving initiatives, and process improvements Ensure efficient and effective purchasing operations and supply chain processes Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in purchasing / procurement / supply chain roles Previous team leadership or supervisory experience Strong supplier management and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Excellent people management, coaching, and influencing skills Solid understanding of procurement processes and supply chain operations CIPS Level 4 qualification (or willingness to work towards it)