Buyer

JDR Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Group is seeking a Buyer to manage sourcing and purchasing of materials in Manchester. The ideal candidate will negotiate contracts, maintain supplier relationships, and analyze market trends to ensure compliance with standards. This is a full-time on-site position with a salary range of £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sourcing and purchasing within the chemical or manufacturing sector.
• Strong negotiation skills and contract management expertise.
• Knowledge of supplier performance management and delivery logistics.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and purchasing chemicals and raw materials.
• Negotiating contracts and managing cost-effective agreements.
• Ensuring the timely delivery of materials to meet production needs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Market analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

CIPS Level 4 qualification or higher

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

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• Sourcing and purchasing chemicals and raw materials
• Negotiating contracts and managing cost-effective agreements
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Ensuring the timely delivery of materials to meet production needs
• Analysing market trends and making data-driven purchasing decisions
• Ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards
• Collaborating closely with internal teams across supply chain and production
• Using procurement systems and tools effectively to streamline operations
  
  

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (DOE)

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Job Responsibilities

• Sourcing and purchasing chemicals and raw materials
• Negotiating contracts and managing cost-effective agreements
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Ensuring the timely delivery of materials to meet production needs
• Analysing market trends and making data-driven purchasing decisions
• Ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards
• Collaborating closely with internal teams across supply chain and production
• Using procurement systems and tools effectively to streamline operations
  
  

The Candidate:

• Proven experience in sourcing and purchasing within the chemical or manufacturing sector
• Strong negotiation skills and contract management expertise
• Knowledge of supplier performance management and delivery logistics
• Awareness of EHS compliance standards
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in procurement software
• Degree in Chemistry, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• CIPS Level 4 qualification or higher (preferred)
  
  

JDRCC

JDR is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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