Westray Recruitment Group
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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
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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
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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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