Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare company in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Buyer to lead procurement strategies for raw materials and packaging. With a focus on building supplier relationships and driving cost management, the ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in the food or pharmaceutical industry. This role offers an opportunity to influence operational stability in a well-invested environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage raw materials/packaging procurement.
• Drive cost management and procurement strategy.
• Support supply chain stability through strong supplier partnerships.
• Improve procurement systems and processes.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier relationship management

Cost management

Benchmarking

Education

Level 4 qualified Buyer (MCIPS) or working towards

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