Team Leader in Ringway

Team Leader

£38,000 – £40,000 – hybrid working. Manchester – Permanent.

Randstad are currently working in partnership with a successful FMCG brand based in Manchester to join a well established team leading a successful administration division.

They are seeking an experienced, driven and motivated managing professional to join this small team within their office on a hybrid basis. This dynamic individual will be responsible for managing a small pool of administrative professionals, allocating and validating work accordingly, and ensuring the department runs smoothly and efficiently. The role would suit a candidate with strong leadership and team management skills used to working within a fast paced environment, who will be well versed at data analysis and data reporting and comfortable dealing with senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of the overall Purchasing Assistant pool, directing the workflow and workload across the team.
• Support individual professional development of direct reports (PDR\’s, training etc.).
• Deliver accurate and timely administrative services for the full Buying team.
• Set and attain KPI\’s relating to the activities undertaken by the Assistant pool that are aligned with Group Purchasing objectives.
• Maintain expert knowledge around administrative processes, developing support manuals and providing ongoing training to support team development.
• Evaluate and propose new systems, processes and ways‑of‑working that have the potential to deliver greater levels of efficiency and quality of service whilst being mindful of budgeted costs.
• Periodically share and present team updates, opportunities, challenges and solutions with the Purchasing Senior Management Team (SMT).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders critical to the delivery of Group Purchasing objectives to improve the quality of data and level of service that the Purchasing team receives.
• Support the Purchasing Assistant \”Operational\” and / or \”Strategic\” pools and assume equivalent responsibilities in times of increased workload or to cover periods of absence (sickness, holidays etc.).

Mandatory Skills

• Team management experience
• Super organised
• Data management
• Data analysis
• Sound Excel knowledge (there will be an Excel test during the 2nd interview)
• Excellent presentation skills

This is an attractive opportunity for a Team Leader at an exciting time for leading FMCG business.

If you are interested in the role of Team Leader please do not hesitate to apply today.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.