At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a high-performing Purchasing team in the automotive industry.
- Company: Join a well-established organisation with a stellar reputation for excellence.
- Benefits: Structured career progression, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving performance and efficiency in vehicle procurement.
- Qualifications: Experience in the automotive industry or regulated environments, with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We are seeking a motivated and people-focused Team Leader to manage and develop a high-performing Purchasing team within a fast-paced automotive environment. This is a varied role which combines supplier management with coaching and leading a team. You will oversee the end-to-end vehicle procurement journey, working with dealerships and suppliers, ensuring efficient processes, strong stakeholder relationships, and excellent service delivery. Coaching and mentoring your team, driving efficiencies and excellence.
Our client offers structured career progression and development. A well-established organisation who has an outstanding reputation for excellence. If you have experience within the automotive industry or have worked within a regulated, professional environment and currently work with suppliers, contracts, service reviews, coaching, 1-2-1s and driving a department forward, please send us your CV today.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop the Purchasing team, driving performance against SLAs and KPIs
- Oversee the full vehicle procurement lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and data integrity
- Conduct regular 1-2-1s and implement tailored training and development plans
- Facilitate team meetings to promote communication, collaboration, and high standards
- Take ownership of operational and customer issues, ensuring timely resolution
- Build and maintain strong relationships with approved vehicle suppliers and OEMs
- Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives
Skills and Attributes:
- Proven ability to lead and develop a successful team
- A strong customer-centric approach
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- High attention to detail and strong administrative capability
- A professional, self-motivated, and performance-driven mindset
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to multitask and thrive in a dynamic environment
Due to the urgency of this role, we will respond to your application within 3 days. We are unable to respond to all applications.
Training & Quality Lead in Yorkshire employer: Lucy Walker Recruitment
Join a well-established organisation renowned for its excellence in the automotive sector, where you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture. As a Team Leader, you will benefit from structured career progression and development opportunities while leading a high-performing Purchasing team. With a strong focus on coaching and mentoring, you'll play a pivotal role in driving efficiencies and fostering strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
