Job Title: Buyer / Planner
Are you an experienced Buyer with strong negotiation skills and excellent attention to detail? We are seeking a Buyer / Planner for our client, a leading distributor of chemicals.
As a key member of the UK Purchasing department, you will be responsible for buying and sourcing materials for customers.
What they can offer you:
* Full-time / Permanent
* Leeds City Centre office
* Flexible working hours with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office
* A dynamic and friendly environment
* Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell holiday scheme
* Private medical healthcare
* Mental and physical wellbeing initiatives
* Excellent contributory pension scheme
* Volunteering days
Responsibilities:
* Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers both in person and over the phone.
* Negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best prices and payment terms.
* Managing stock levels to meet company and customer expectations.
* Introducing new suppliers and products in line with company requirements.
* Proactively managing slow-moving stock and quarantine materials.
* Attending sales meetings to promote materials and provide market information.
Candidate Profile:
The role involves developing supplier relationships, negotiation, stock management, and attending sales meetings.
Minimum Requirements:
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
* Good organizational skills and ability to work independently and in a team
* Buying experience in a distribution environment
Preferred Qualifications:
* Negotiation experience
* CIPS Qualification
* Chemistry or Science-based degree
About the Company:
Our client is a UK-based chemicals distributor with offices across Europe, supplying products used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and cleaning solutions. They foster a creative, fair, and collaborative work environment.
If interested, please apply with a full CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the role further.
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