Buyer - Fixed Term Contract

Working in a dynamic FMCG manufacturing environment, this 15 month maternity Chemical Buying position (hybrid) is to provide support to the Purchasing Manager and manage independently the purchase of chemicals into the business. Although focused on chemicals, you may be called upon to support the purchasing activities of other categories including non wovens, printed flexible packaging, corrugate, thermoform trays, injection moulded plastics.

Reporting to Purchasing Manager this role is responsible for strategic procurement of chemical purchases for all the businesses manufacturing sites. This includes sites in the UK and within Europe.

Responsibilities:

Liaise with internal customers and stake holders, across all sites and functions, in a professional manner and to build robust relationships to ensure the satisfactory completion of all tasks assigned

Developing robust and professional relationships with external suppliers and customers

Strategic sourcing of key raw materials as assigned

Negotiation of cost, terms and conditions, implementation of contracts and setting up of confidentiality and supply agreements

Close interaction between all departments and stakeholders across all sites to ensure successful new product introduction.

Comprehensive analysis on spend, business split, supplier performance and regular reporting with detail

Strategic management of external partners

Being able to manage effectively a broad range of suppliers, domestically, European and also globally, across a diverse range of materials

To be pro active in reducing occurrences of supply chain disruptions and to react and implement effective resolution of both short and long term issues

Able to manage suppliers effectively

Take own initiative in dealing with problems as they arise

Demonstrate a commitment to the highest standards of Health, Safety and Environment performance by my own actions

Perform tasks, and operate / use equipment/machinery only to the level of their training and competence

Direct management of Chemical Planner

Skills Required:

Must have at least 2 years similar Chemical Buying experience

Previous experience of purchasing chemicals is essential

Knowledge of fmcg/consumer goods/healthcare sectors - desirable

Able to organise time and workload effectively

Proficient in the use of Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Word along with a relevant MRP package

All work prepared is to be accurate and completed in a timely manner

Flexible - to provide additional cover in time of sickness, holiday and extreme workload.

Knowledge of purchasing practices i.e. effective sourcing techniques, cost and contract negotiation and Incoterms

Ideally MCIPS qualified or working towards final qualification (desirable)

Able to commit to 15 month maternity contract - Start April time

£Competitive Salary Package - depending on experience

Business Performance Bonus up to 10%

Pension - 8% employer contribution subject to employee paying in 5%

Holidays - 23 days plus bank holidays

Hours - 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm, hybrid working after initial months induction (3 days in office including Wednesday and Thursday and 2 days at home)

Onsite parking, canteen facilities available