Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare company in Chester is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage raw materials and packaging procurement. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in the food or pharma industry and be Level 4 qualified (MCIPS) or working towards it. This role offers the opportunity to influence procurement strategies in a well-invested business environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in the food or pharma industry.
• Experience resolving issues with suppliers/customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw materials and packaging procurement.
• Drive cost management and procurement strategy.
• Build and manage supplier relationships.
• Support supply chain stability through strong partnerships.
• Improve procurement systems and processes.
• Contribute to capital and waste strategy.
• Help evolve the procurement team.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Cost management

Strategic sourcing

Procurement strategy

Education

Level 4 qualified Buyer (MCIPS) or working towards it

Job description

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Join a dynamic healthcare and pharmaceutical company who is looking for experienced procurement professionals to join their evolving team in a GMP-regulated environment. With significant recent investment and transformation, they're part of a thriving business group that produces sterile and non-sterile products.

This role offers the chance to influence strategy, drive operational stability, and work with global suppliers in a fast-moving, well-invested business.

We’re looking for a strategic and proactive Buyer to manage raw materials/packaging procurement. You’ll play a key role in:

• Benchmarking materials and costs
• Driving cost management and procurement strategy
• Building and managing supplier relationships
• Supporting supply chain stability through strong supplier partnerships
• Improving procurement systems and processes
• Contributing to capital and waste strategy
• Helping evolve the procurement team

Experience needed:

• 4+ years of experience in food or pharma industry
• Level 4 qualified Buyer (MCIPS) or working towards it
• Proven experience with suppliers/customers and resolving issues