Buyer

Morgan Ryder; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer in the specialty chemicals industry is seeking a Buyer. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the procurement team by sourcing chemicals and negotiating contracts, ensuring a steady supply for production. The ideal candidate will have experience in chemical purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to managing supplier relationships. Flexible working hours and a salary up to £35,000 are offered, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Pension plan

On-site parking

Real progression opportunities

Employee support scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience purchasing chemicals or raw materials.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Understanding of global and local supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase a diverse range of chemicals and raw materials.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Market Trend Analysis

Job description

A well-established manufacturer in the specialty chemicals industry is searching for a Buyer to join its growing procurement team.

With over five decades of market presence, this organisation is a trusted partner across Personal Care, Industrial, Energy, Agri, and Household sectors - delivering custom chemical solutions at scale. This role offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal part in the backbone of a leading UK manufacturer, helping secure the raw materials that keep innovation moving.

Within the role of Buyer, key responsibilities will include:

• Source and purchase a diverse range of chemicals and raw materials
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships
• Ensure continuity of supply to meet production deadlines
• Monitor market trends and proactively manage risks and opportunities
• Work closely with operations and technical teams to align on material needs
• Maintain strict compliance with environmental, quality, and safety standards

You will have:

• Proven experience purchasing chemicals or raw materials
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Understanding of global and local supply chains
• Confidence in using procurement platforms and systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in the chemical manufacturing sector is highly advantageous

On offer:

• A salary up to £35,000
• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Pension plan to support your future
• On-site parking
• Real progression opportunities in a thriving business
• Employee support scheme

Interested? To apply, please follow the 'apply now' link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.

At Morgan Ryder, we provide a full range of employment opportunities, from short-term and fixed-term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies operating in industries such as Food and Drink Manufacturing, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are vital to our success as a DE&I positive company. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, or any other characteristic.

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