Purchasing Officer
We are delighted to have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Officer to join our client on a permanent basis. This is an 'in person' role located in Hartlepool. Our client seeks a highly organised and commercially minded Purchasing Officer to join the Commercial team.
Hours of work are Monday-Friday 08:00am - 16:30pm.
Role Overview
This role involves sourcing, negotiating, and procuring raw materials, chemicals, equipment and services to support our operations. You will play a key role in ensuring cost efficiency, maintaining supplier performance and supporting uninterrupted production while adhering to quality, safety and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure cost effective procurement of purchasing requirements across the business.
* Sourcing of raw materials and consumables including identification and approval of suppliers including carrying out audits.
* Maintaining purchasing procedures and ensuring these are complied with.
* Negotiating purchase contracts to ensure pricing, leadtime and terms are optimal.
* Liaising with Commercial team and Production to ensure materials are scheduled against orders.
* Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production teams to avoid shortages or overstocking.
* Placing purchase orders as required to support all departments.
* Liaising with suppliers and monitoring supplier performance.
* Accountable for ensuring that Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Standards are applied in all production plant areas in accordance with Exwold policies, guidelines and procedures.
Skills Required
* Educated to A-level standard or equivalent vocational qualification levels with GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
* Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 3 or above (or equivalent).
* Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or a supply chain role.
* Understanding of supplier management and contract negotiation.
* Experience within manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environments (desirable).
* Familiarity with ERP systems is highly advantageous (e.g. Navision or similar).
* Knowledge of inventory control and supply chain processes would be beneficial.
Benefits
* Competitive salary, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
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