Job Title: Purchasing Specialist Location: Ripon Salary : £30,000 - £35,000 per annum Hours : Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchasing Specialist to join a dynamic and growing business based in Ripon! Our client is a long established organisation with a reputation for quality, consistency and exceptional service. Operating across global markets while retaining a close knit, supportive culture, they combine decades of heritage with a commitment to innovation and a forward looking approach. This role is ideal for a proactive, strategic individual looking to make a real impact within a global purchasing function. Your Duties as Purchasing Specialist will include: Lead purchasing activities as part of a collaborative global procurement team Research, evaluate and liaise with new suppliers including communication, vetting and approval processes Conduct full analyses to support supplier selection and contract decisions Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing suppliers, fostering trust and reliability Negotiate pricing and terms with both new and current suppliers Evaluate supplier performance and manage any non conformance or improvement plans Support product testing to meet internal and industry specific standards Align with company strategies and meet defined targets and KPIs Collaborate cross functionally with Product Management, Quality Control and other departments Plan and report effectively on key procurement projects Experience and Skills required: Minimum of 2 years' experience within a similar role (global or multi supplier purchase experience advantageous) A positive, proactive work ethic and ability to thrive under pressure Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) Confident negotiation skills and a strategic mindset CIPS qualified or working towards a CIPS qualification is highly desired Proficient in Office 365 and experienced with ERP systems Strong analytical and project planning skills In return, you will receive a competitive salary of between £30,000 to £35,000 per annum depending on experience for a full time, permanent role based in Ripon. You will also benefit from working in a modern, newly built office and have access to private healthcare, company pension, regular social events plus more! You'll be joining a supportive and forward thinking team within a growing international business. This role offers excellent exposure to global supply chains and the opportunity to work collaboratively across multiple departments. Our Guarantee Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match. Here at Impression we are committed to supporting the principles of equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination/ harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.