Purchasing Team Leader
New Today
The Purchasing Team Leader will be responsible for day-to-day support and oversight of team in conjunction with the Purchasing Manager. As part of the team, you will create Purchase orders (POs), order goods, liaise with suppliers to negotiate best pricing and query expenditure to ensure the companies money is spent appropriately. As Team Leader you will oversee some areas of purchasing that maybe more complex in nature and also work in conjunction with the Purchasing Manager to supervise the Purchasing team to ensure smooth running of the department.
This role will suit someone with excellent numeracy skills and good financial management ability, with experience of supervising a team and overseeing the productivity of a workstream or department. An excellent standard of verbal and written communication is also required, as well as good skills in IT and experience of using Microsoft Office programmes. You must have strong customer service and communication abilities for interaction with both internal and external customers. You should be able to work in a fast-paced office environment and be able to prioritise your workload confidently. You must also have efficient and accurate coordination skills, as well as an excellent ability for attention to detail and analysis, and a hardworking and resourceful approach to the role.
A genuine interest in working within the health and social care sector is essential. Continuous professional development will be provided, but you must be able to work independently, willing to work flexibly, and be motivated to the goals and changing needs of the organisation.
Interviews for this role will take place 07 January 2026 at Head Office.
Vacancy Reference Number:
71938
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, and we do not provide feedback at the application stage. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
Application Instructions:
In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.
You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to
to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.
If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS TPBN1_UKTJ
- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Logistics