Job Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Senior Buyer, Raw Materials to join the Innospec Purchasing Department based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, UK. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead procurement activities for a portfolio of globally sourced Raw Materials and Products for Resale (PFR). 2. Develop an excellent understanding of the markets for the raw materials and PFR within your responsibility. 3. Monitor market trends and supply risks, proactively identifying opportunities for cost savings and risk mitigation. 4. Risk identification, management, and reduction. 5. Sourcing and approval of alternative raw materials and/or suppliers to reduce risk and/or cost. 6. Negotiation of pricing/tendering and awarding business. 7. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and monitor and manage supplier performance. 8. Work with Sales Team to provide support for new tenders and current business opportunities. 9. Participate and contribute to New Product Development (NPD) projects. 10. Monitor forecast demand of all materials in your portfolio on a quarterly basis, and adjust to new information in a timely manner, to ensure no disruption to production schedules and business needs. 11. Establish and maintain effective relationships with all key stakeholders. 12. SAP