Buyer / Senior Purchasing Specialist – Cheshire - £50,000 basic Hybrid Benefits
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £45,000 i £50,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Hybrid |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Cheshire, North West, Cheshire |
| Cwmni: | Agricultural Recruitment Specialists |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 56939468 |
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Buyer / Senior Purchasing Specialist
Buyer / Senior Purchasing Specialist – Cheshire - £50,000 basic + Hybrid + Benefits
The Job:
Are you a driven and detail-oriented Buyer with experience in raw material sourcing across local and international markets? We are seeking a highly capable individual to join a dynamic procurement team in Cheshire, as a Buyer /Senior Purchasing Specialist, supervising other member of staff, where your expertise will ensure a seamless and efficient supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Purchasing & Pricing:
Manage daily pricing and purchasing for local, air, and sea freight shipments.
Support the Purchasing Manager in negotiating supplier terms and managing landed costs.
Maintain regular pricing reports and track market fluctuations.
- Supplier & Stock Management:
Supervise a Purchasing Administrator, ensuring timely management of samples, CoAs, and labels.
Build and maintain supplier-SKU matrices including risk assessments.
Track and analyse supplier performance and support onboarding of new vendors and SKUs.
- Purchase Order & Freight Coordination:
Create and manage purchase orders in Sage 200, ensuring accurate landed costs.
Organise and calculate costs for international air and sea freight shipments.
Expedite or defer orders in line with business needs and inventory levels.
- Process & Compliance:
Ensure all documentation meets food safety standards.
Collaborate closely with internal departments (Sales, Quality, Customs, Logistics) to streamline processes and meet compliance requirements.
- Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
Deliver monthly purchasing reports across multiple divisions.
Participate in SOP reviews and suggest improvements to purchasing processes.
The Candidate:
- 3+ years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain within a regulated sector (food, pharma, nutraceutical, chemicals)
- Strong negotiation skills with exposure to international freight and Incoterms
- Proficient in ERP systems (preferably Sage 200) and Microsoft Excel
- Strong numeracy skills, capable of calculating landed costs and currency impacts
- Proactive communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally
- Results-oriented, process-driven, and eager to contribute to continuous improvement
The Package:
- Competitive salary £45,000 - £50,000 basic (DOE)
- Hybrid working: up to 2 days remote following 6-month probation
- Individual health insurance after 6 months
- 25 days annual leave + public holidays
- On-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Statutory pension scheme
Please email your CV to Rebekah Shields, Global Recruitment Managing Director, Rebekah@agriRS.co.uk.
Keep up-to-date with the latest opportunities from Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® by registering on our website: www.agriRS.com and following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. As a leading and esteemed recruitment agency specialising in the agriculture, food, horticulture, equestrian, animal health and rural sectors, Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® prioritise roles across sales, management, marketing, operations and technical and engineering fields, including international and senior-level positions within our specialised sectors. Our suite of services encompasses bespoke recruitment solutions, executive search, candidate profiling, knowledge sharing, targeted advertising and comprehensive recruitment support. To discover how we can assist in advancing your career or meeting your recruitment needs, please visit www.agriRS.com or contact our recruitment team on 01905 345
155 or on our international number: 0044 1905 345 155. We are renowned for connecting the finest talent throughout the world with the best brands and organisations.
Buyer / Senior Purchasing Specialist – Cheshire - £50,000 basic + Hybrid + Benefits
The Job:
Are you a driven and detail-oriented Buyer with experience in raw material sourcing across local and international markets? We are seeking a highly capable individual to join a dynamic procurement team in Cheshire, as a Buyer /Senior Purchasing Specialist, supervising other member of staff, where your expertise will ensure a seamless and efficient supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Purchasing & Pricing:
Manage daily pricing and purchasing for local, air, and sea freight shipments.
Support the Purchasing Manager in negotiating supplier terms and managing landed costs.
Maintain regular pricing reports and track market fluctuations.
- Supplier & Stock Management:
Supervise a Purchasing Administrator, ensuring timely management of samples, CoAs, and labels.
Build and maintain supplier-SKU matrices including risk assessments.
Track and analyse supplier performance and support onboarding of new vendors and SKUs.
- Purchase Order & Freight Coordination:
Create and manage purchase orders in Sage 200, ensuring accurate landed costs.
Organise and calculate costs for international air and sea freight shipments.
Expedite or defer orders in line with business needs and inventory levels.
- Process & Compliance:
Ensure all documentation meets food safety standards.
Collaborate closely with internal departments (Sales, Quality, Customs, Logistics) to streamline processes and meet compliance requirements.
- Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
Deliver monthly purchasing reports across multiple divisions.
Participate in SOP reviews and suggest improvements to purchasing processes.
The Candidate:
- 3+ years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain within a regulated sector (food, pharma, nutraceutical, chemicals)
- Strong negotiation skills with exposure to international freight and Incoterms
- Proficient in ERP systems (preferably Sage 200) and Microsoft Excel
- Strong numeracy skills, capable of calculating landed costs and currency impacts
- Proactive communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally
- Results-oriented, process-driven, and eager to contribute to continuous improvement
The Package:
- Competitive salary £45,000 - £50,000 basic (DOE)
- Hybrid working: up to 2 days remote following 6-month probation
- Individual health insurance after 6 months
- 25 days annual leave + public holidays
- On-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Statutory pension scheme
Please email your CV to Rebekah Shields, Global Recruitment Managing Director, Rebekah@agriRS.co.uk.
Keep up-to-date with the latest opportunities from Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® by registering on our website: www.agriRS.com and following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. As a leading and esteemed recruitment agency specialising in the agriculture, food, horticulture, equestrian, animal health and rural sectors, Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® prioritise roles across sales, management, marketing, operations and technical and engineering fields, including international and senior-level positions within our specialised sectors. Our suite of services encompasses bespoke recruitment solutions, executive search, candidate profiling, knowledge sharing, targeted advertising and comprehensive recruitment support. To discover how we can assist in advancing your career or meeting your recruitment needs, please visit www.agriRS.com or contact our recruitment team on 01905 345
155 or on our international number: 0044 1905 345 155. We are renowned for connecting the finest talent throughout the world with the best brands and organisations.