Buyer.
West Midlands (M5/M6 area).
£30,000 - £35,000 + excellent benefits package.
As one of the UKs largest independent manufacturers supplying to the commercial sector, my client manufactures fine chemicals and rubber accelerators and has a history spanning over 150 years. With their headquarters in the West Midlands, they are true pioneers within the chemicals industry.
With strategic expansion plans, an opportunity has arisen for a Buyer to join them and take ownership of the companys purchasing operation. Does this sound like the type of company that can offer you an exciting next step of your career?
As the organisation goes through this exciting period, you will be a champion for driving efficiency within the department. The key responsibilities for your new role are as follows:
Sourcing, selecting and purchasing chemicals and related materials based on technical specifications, quality standards and delivery requirements.
Managing the end-to-end procurement cycle from requisition to purchase order placement and delivery tracking.
Collaborating with R&D, production, quality control and logistics teams to forecast demand and ensure material availability to support production schedules.
Negotiating pricing, terms and contracts with suppliers to achieve the best value while maintaining high-quality standards.
Developing and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
Conducting supplier performance reviews and audits, focusing on quality, delivery, compliance and cost-effectiveness.
Identifying and qualifying new, reliable suppliers to mitigate supply risks and competition.
Leading the import functions to deliver accurate, timely and compliant operations.
Compliance declarations to HMRC.
To be successful in this role, you will need a strong understanding of chemical manufacturing/trade, supply chains and market dynamics. You will also possess a proven ability to manage supplier relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality material delivery. A qualification in supply chain management, business or a related technical field is also essential.
In return, my client is offering a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 and excellent benefits package, including 25 days holiday per year (+ Bank holidays), life assurance, pension scheme, medical cash benefit plan and a generous company sick scheme. As the organisation continues to expand, opportunities for future progression will be readily available for those who want it.
You will be working a 36.25 hour week and the working hours for the role are Monday Friday 8.45am to 4.30pm.
The company are easily accessible from West Bromwich, Oldbury, Tipton, Dudley, Wednesbury, Smethwick and the surrounding areas and the area offers sensibly priced accommodation and a variety of lifestyle options to suite every taste.
If this Buyer role is of interest to you, please apply online.
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