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Senior buyer – 1 year ftc

Chester
Jr United Kingdom
Buyer
Posted: 24 August
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Are you ready to be part of a business driving real change?

It’s time to join a healthcare business with a rich heritage and a portfolio of specialist subsidiaries, including pharmaceuticals and supplement products. The business is committed to quality, innovation, and growth.

About the Role:

Senior Buyer (1 year initial FTC)

* Hybrid working (3 days onsite)
* Manage procurement of raw materials and packaging components for pharmaceutical and supplement manufacturing
* Conduct supplier evaluations and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production planning and meet customer requirements
* Monitor and manage budgets, costs, and inventory levels to support operational efficiency
* Support the Head of Procurement in strategic sourcing initiatives and continuous improvement projects
* Contribute to the onboarding and coaching of team members in a fast-paced, evolving environment
* Ensure compliance with MHRA and BRC standards in all purchasing activities
* Engage with customers and suppliers to resolve issues and align on expectations

Why Join Us?

* Be part of a fast-paced, varied role with real impact
* Join a growing business implementing exciting projects and experiencing an exciting period of growth.
* Work with global customers, turning their ideas into reality – from manufacturing to packaging
* Likelihood for contract renewal or permanent job opportunity due to company growth.

What We’re Looking For:

* Experience in a Buyer role within food, pharma, FMCG, or chemical production
* Ideally experience within an SME background
* MCIPS Level 4 qualified (or working towards it) – we’re open to experienced buyers ready to take this next step
* Strong supplier evaluation and relationship management skills
* Ideally around 5 years’ + experience in buying

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to be part of a business with deep roots and a bold future. If you’re ready to make a difference and grow within a new role, we’d love to hear from you!

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Buyer, buying, procurement, supply chain, purchasing, supplier audits, auditing, MCIPS, purchase, supplier approval, medicine, pharmaceutical, pharma, FMCG, personal care, food, manufacturing, production, global, international.

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