Purchasing Specialist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Ebrill 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £35,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Mai 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | ST1 5HU |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | KPI RECRUITING LTD |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 82479-30266 |
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Purchasing Specialist
Location: Stoke
Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am - 5pm
Salary: £35,000 per annum
The role:
We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join our well-known client Based in Stoke. You'll be responsible for managing procurement activities across raw materials, packaging, and indirect spend, ensuring supply continuity and cost efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity for a CIPS-qualified professional with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supplier management.
Main duties:
Overseeing an annual budget of £65 million for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, plus an additional £5 million for indirect procurement, this role encompasses a wide spectrum of strategic and operational duties, including:
Managing day-to-day procurement activities to ensure timely sourcing of raw materials and packaging aligned with both production schedules and customer demand
Interpreting material requirements planning (MRP) data to respond swiftly to shifts in supply and demand
Maintaining close, daily coordination with production teams and suppliers to guarantee on-time delivery of essential materials
Relaying critical supplier updates to customer service and sales teams to support seamless communication
Keeping procurement systems and supplier databases up to date with accurate and current information
Evaluating supplier performance metrics, including tracking and reporting on delivery issues and quality concerns
Managing base oil pricing strategies and monitoring assigned quotas
Producing forecasts for base oil demand and usage trends
Collaborating with Commercial Division leadership and Research & Development on sourcing strategy
Safeguarding supply chain continuity by mitigating single-source risks and securing reliable vendors
Tracking and reporting monthly and annual base oil consumption
Leading the approval process for onboarding new suppliers
Maintaining and updating pricing structures across procurement systems
Driving forward key procurement initiatives and contributing to strategic projects that support broader business goals
About you:
Ideal candidates will hold a CIPS qualification and bring proven procurement experience within a manufacturing setting
Strong proficiency in IT systems and tools is essential
Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP platforms is a significant plus
Demonstrates exceptional accuracy and a sharp eye for detail
Self-driven, well-organised, and capable of managing multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines
Benefits:
A competitive salary package complemented by a performance-linked bonus
Generous holiday allowance exceeding statutory requirements
Defined contribution pension plan to support your future
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional wellbeing
Ongoing training and development to help you grow in your career
A collaborative and supportive team culture
Option to join a discounted private healthcare scheme
Free on-site parking for added convenience
Interested? Call Meg on 01782 712230 or email MegW@kpir.co.uk
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