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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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