Buyer Team Leader
Core
Lead a team of buyers to secure raw materials and finished goods, ensuring timely purchasing execution, supplier performance, and inventory levels to support production and customer fulfillment.
Role type
Senior IC Buyer Team Leader
Builds
Reliable supply of raw materials and finished goods for production and customer demand
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Team leadership and coaching, Supplier performance management, Purchase order management, Inventory and lead-time optimization, Cross-functional collaboration, Issue resolution and root-cause analysis, KPI tracking and reporting, Process standardization, SAP MM (Key User level), Advanced Microsoft Office
Preferred skills
Kinaxis experience, Change management, Senior stakeholder communication
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of buyers responsible for raw material and finished goods purchasing. Support the Network Purchasing Leader in optimizing overall team performance and purchasing effectiveness. Ensure materials and finished goods are available to meet production requirements and customer demand. Monitor and improve supplier on-time delivery, responsiveness, and adherence to agreed lead times. Oversee PO creation, accuracy, confirmation, and delivery tracking to maintain reliable supply. Lead escalations relating to late deliveries, shortages, quality concerns, and logistics delays, ensuring clear root-cause analysis and corrective actions. Partner with planning teams to optimize safety stock, MOQs, lead times, and replenishment parameters. Track and report key purchasing metrics, including on-time delivery, order cycle time, shortages, supplier performance, and inventory health. Standardize purchasing processes, improve operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Establish consistent supplier communication, expectations, and escalation frameworks. Deputise for the Network Purchasing Leader during periods of absence.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership