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Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist

People Solutions GroupHanley, Staffordshire, England
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

PURCHASING SPECIALIST

MONDAY - FRIDAY : 9 : 00AM - 5 : 00PPM (FLEXIBILITY REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMER NEEDS)

35,000 PER ANNUM, DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE

People Solutions are pleased to be supporting our client based in Hanley, Stoke on Trent with the recruitment of a Purchasing Specialist.

Benefits :

  • 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Travel to customer sites in the North of England and Scotland
  • Weekly overnight stays (accommodation provided)
  • Opportunity to work on strategic projects within a supportive team environment

Day-to-Day Duties :

  • Manage purchase orders for raw materials and packaging to meet manufacturing and customer demands
  • Analyse MRP data to respond to changes in supply needs
  • Maintain daily communication with production teams and suppliers to ensure timely material deliveries
  • Update internal systems with accurate purchasing and supplier information
  • Monitor and report on supplier performance, including non-conforming material issues
  • Handle base oil pricing, forecasting, quotas, and usage reporting
  • Support new supplier approvals and price list updates
  • Collaborate with Commercial Divisional Heads and R&D teams to ensure continuity of quality supply and reduce supplier dependency
  • Share critical supplier information with customer-facing staff
  • Undertake project-based work aligned with business strategies and initiatives
  • Travel regularly, including weekly overnight stays, to visit customer sites
  • Essential Skills :

  • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Analytical and detail-oriented, with experience interpreting MRP data
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in maintaining accurate purchasing records and reports
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Willingness to travel and stay overnight as required
  • Desirable Skills :

  • Previous purchasing experience within a manufacturing or supply chain environment
  • Experience in vendor performance analysis and base oil management
  • Knowledge of procurement systems and ERP software
  • Training :

  • On-the-job training provided
  • Ongoing development opportunities aligned with business growth and individual career progression
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