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Purchasing Officer

Purchasing Officer

Westray Recruitment Group • Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Excellent Buyer Opportunity!




Purchasing Officer! This role is office based in Hartlepool. Ideal candidates will have buying experience from within the chemical or manufacturing sectors!




WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Annual starting base Salary highly negotiable

Monday to Friday working hours, 8am -4.30pm

This is a newly created position.

Opportunity to join an excellent and friendly commercial team.

32 days holiday leave, inclusive of bank holidays.

Upwardly mobile business encountering consistent growth, a market leader within their niche.

Permanent position from day one

Extremely positive culture




THE BUSINESS

Our client is a market leader within the Chemical Sector.




Key Responsibilities

  • Source and procure raw materials, consumables, and services in a cost-effective manner
  • Identify, evaluate, and audit suppliers to ensure compliance and quality standards
  • Negotiate contracts to achieve optimal pricing, lead times, and terms
  • Liaise with Commercial and Production teams to align purchasing with operational needs
  • Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock
  • Raise and manage purchase orders across all departments
  • Track supplier performance and resolve any supply issues
  • Maintain purchasing procedures and ensure compliance across the business



Key Duties

  • Expedite purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods
  • Manage supplier communication and resolve invoice/order queries
  • Maintain supplier approval systems and records
  • Create and manage items and purchase orders within Navision
  • Coordinate label artwork and ordering processes
  • Provide cost updates and communicate pricing changes to Sales



Experience

  • Educated to A-level standard or equivalent vocational qualification levels with GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths & English
  • Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 3 or above (or equivalent)
  • Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role
  • Understanding of supplier management and contract negotiation
  • Experience within manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environments (desirable)
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. Navision or similar)
  • Knowledge of inventory control and supply chain processes



Skills & Competencies

  • Strong negotiation and commercial awareness
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Good IT skills, including ERP systems and Microsoft Office
  • Full driving licence



TO APPLY

Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Westray Recruitment Group


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