Buyer – Manufacturing (CIPS Level 4) Monday to Friday - Full Time On-Site Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum Location: Manchester Strong team with an excellent company culture Opportunity to grow and learn Excellent benefits. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer (CIPS L4) to join our clients incredibly busy Supply Chain Team. Our client is a World Class manufacture and supplier of chemicals for the personal care, cosmetics, HI&I and many industrial applications. Due to exciting growth plans we are now With exciting future plans to grow the business over the next 3 years this will have a fantastic impact on the development and internal promotion of their employees. The Job * Responsible for sourcing and purchasing chemicals and raw materials to meet cost, quality and delivery targets. * Negotiating contracts and management of supplier relationships * Collaborate with Production Planning to ensure timely and accurate material availability. * Liaise with internal stakeholders re potential risks in supply. * Ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards * Collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders Essential Skills and Qualifications * Strong negotiation and contract management skills * Proficiency in managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely delivery * Ability to analyse market trends and make informed purchasing decisions * Understanding of environmental and safety compliance standards * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Proficiency in using procurement software and tools * Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field * Experience in the chemical industry is a plus * CIPS L4 Hours of Work are Monday to Friday (flexible start and finish times) In return the company offers a very competitive salary up to £32,000 per annum Excellent Benefits along with secure and interesting employment. For further information please send your CV in confidence to Tracey at The Recruitment Fix