Buyer

CPL Aromas; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL Aromas is seeking a Purchasing professional to source, negotiate and manage the end-to-end procurement of fragrance ingredients. You will support global manufacturing with material availability, quality, and supplier performance.

Requirements include 1–2 years buying experience, experience in a fast-moving industry, strong negotiation and Excel skills, and willingness to travel. CPL Aromas offers equal opportunities and a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years buying experience preferred; training provided.
• Experience in a fast-moving manufacturing industry would be an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of supply chain logistics.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the purchasing of fragrance ingredients, naturals and chemicals.
• Source new suppliers meeting CPL Global quality and regulatory guidelines.
• Negotiate supply contracts for fragrance ingredients.
• Assist global purchasing teams with queries and problems.
• Develop our range of Sustainable and ethically sourced fragrance ingredients.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Excel

Supply chain knowledge

Team player

Travel willingness

Problem solving

Deadline driven

Stress management

Job description

As the largest fragrance only fragrance house in the world, we take pride in proactively shaping the future of the fragrance industry. We focus all our creativity, innovation, and energy into making fragrances and nothing else. CPL Aromas is home to some of the world’s leading perfumers, and we’re trusted by top brands to translate their creative vision into beautiful scents. We provide career and development opportunities for talented individuals across a range of disciplines – from all support functions to customer facing roles. A job at CPL Aromas promises a unique career path for anyone with a passion for the world of fragrance. With operations all over the world, we celebrate a diverse range of cultures at CPL Aromas and, we offer equal opportunities and flexibilities.

Reports To

Global Purchasing Director

Job Purpose

To source, negotiate and control the end-to-end process of the purchasing of Fragrance Ingredients for the CPL Group.

To support the global manufacturing divisions with purchasing related queries and problems to ensure we give outstanding customer service to our global customers

To develop new sources of supply for existing and new fragrance ingredients that will complement the CPL Aromas palette

Tasks and Responsibilities

• To facilitate the purchasing of our fragrance ingredients. Both naturals and chemicals
• To source new suppliers of existing fragrance ingredients within CPL Global quality and regulatory guidelines
• To manage and develop our existing and potential fragrance ingredient suppliers
• To manage and control the process of sample approval for our fragrance ingredients following the CPL buying sample approval process
• To negotiate supply contracts for our fragrance ingredients adhering to the CPL Authorisation Matrix
• To assist the local purchasing teams with raw material queries and problems
• To assist colleagues in all departments with purchasing related issues.
• To assist the Global Purchasing Director as requested and to provide information for the Quarterly purchasing board reports
• Visiting key suppliers to understand their processes and observing facilities and developing relationships with suppliers in order to reduce costs
• To review and resolve problematic raw materials and supply chain issues with our suppliers
• To assist sales colleagues and account managers with pricing issues and margin concerns on fragrances
• To keep up to date with changes in raw material markets and regulatory changes.
• To cover a position where market changes are occurring to prevent raw material price increases to CPL.
• To attend perfumery raw material meetings, Global Stock meetings, Natural Assessment Team meetings, Perfumery and purchasing conferences.
• To assist Global Purchasing colleagues in their development and understanding of raw material markets, the suppliers and the threats and opportunities
• To keep up to date with global news and natural disasters that could affect the sourcing and purchasing of essential oils and aroma chemicals
• To develop our range of Sustainable and ethically sourced fragrance ingredients and to support the global sustainability team when required.
• To assist the global marketing team with requests for raw material marketing information
• To participate in global sales meetings and provide updates on raw material markets and supply chain challenges.
• To participate in weekly General Manager meetings and highlight raw material issues when required.
• To liaise with Formulation management and the Palette management team with significant short- or long-term raw material shortages and assist with finding a solution

Skills And Attributes Required

Qualification

1-2 years buying experience would be preferred but full training will be provided

Experience working in a fast moving manufacturing industry would be an advantage.

Sound knowledge of supply chain logistics

Skills And Knowledge

• The ability to work under extreme pressure and to handle stress
• Excellent Self-motivation
• Excellent Negotiation abilities
• Competent in using word and excel
• Self-Disciplined
• A Team Player
• Good communication skills
• Willing to travel extensively
• Proactive
• Ability to maintain and develop supplier relationships
• A natural problem solver
• Capacity to meet deadlines under pressure and in adverse conditions

Attributes

Must display and demonstrate attitudes in line with the Company Values

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity or disability status.

Due to large volume of applications, we are only able to contact applicants who meet the role requirements.

The salary package offer will only be discussed with the final candidate, based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills.