At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchasing for a leading supplier of cleaning chemicals and PPE.
- Company: Join a family-run business with over 35 years of success.
- Benefits: Enjoy autonomy, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a dynamic manufacturing setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a standalone role with genuine responsibility.
- Qualifications: Previous purchasing experience and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 43000 - 45000 £ per year.
Purchaser Monday - Friday | 9:00am - 5:00pm Permanent | Full-Time An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchaser to join a well-established, family-run manufacturing business with over 35 years of success.
Operating as a leading supplier of specialist cleaning chemicals and PPE, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and exceptional customer service.
This is a standalone purchasing role offering genuine autonomy and the chance to make a real commercial impact.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end purchasing function, working with a network of over 300 suppliers and overseeing a product range of more than 1,000 SKUs.
Key responsibilities include supplier negotiation, relationship management, stock analysis, purchasing through Sage 200 (including MRP), identifying cost-saving opportunities, and working closely with production and other internal departments to ensure materials are available to meet business demands.
The ideal candidate will have: Previous purchasing or procurement experience.
Experience within a manufacturing or production environment (preferred).
Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Sage 200 experience would be advantageous).
Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.
The ability to work independently and manage a standalone purchasing function.
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