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 demandsAnalyse MRP data to respond to changes in supply needsMaintain daily communication with production teams and suppliers to ensure timely material deliveriesUpdate internal systems with accurate purchasing and supplier informationMonitor and report on supplier performance, including non-conforming material issuesHandle base oil pricing, forecasting, quotas, and usage reportingSupport new supplier approvals and price list updatesCollaborate with Commercial Divisional Heads and R&D teams to ensure continuity of quality supply and reduce supplier dependencyShare critical supplier information with customer-facing staffUndertake project-based work aligned with business strategies and initiativesTravel regularly, including weekly overnight stays, to visit customer sitesEssential Skills :
Strong communication and relationship-building abilitiesAnalytical and detail-oriented, with experience interpreting MRP dataAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentProficiency in maintaining accurate purchasing records and reportsFull UK driving licenceWillingness to travel and stay overnight as requiredDesirable Skills :
Previous purchasing experience within a manufacturing or supply chain environmentExperience in vendor performance analysis and base oil managementKnowledge of procurement systems and ERP softwareTraining :
On-the-job training providedOngoing development opportunities aligned with business growth and individual career progressionApply
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