Buyer

Westray Recruitment Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday leave

Friendly commercial team

Permanent position from day one

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a Purchasing Officer in Hartlepool. The role involves sourcing raw materials and negotiating contracts within a market-leading chemical sector business. Ideal candidates should have CIPS Level 3 or equivalent, experience in procurement, and strong negotiation skills. The position offers a highly negotiable salary, Monday to Friday hours, and an excellent working environment with 32 days holiday leave.

Qualifications

• Educated to A-level standard with GCSEs in Maths & English.
• Previous experience in a purchasing or supply chain role.
• Understanding of supplier management and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure materials in a cost-effective manner.
• Negotiate contracts to achieve optimal terms.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial Awareness

Organizational Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Education

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 3 or above

A-level or equivalent vocational qualification

Tools

Navision

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purchasing Officer! This role is office based in Hartlepool. Ideal candidates will have buying experience from within the chemical or manufacturing sectors!

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Annual starting base Salary highly negotiable

Monday to Friday working hours, 8am -4.30pm

This is a newly created position.

Opportunity to join an excellent and friendly commercial team.

32 days holiday leave, inclusive of bank holidays.

Upwardly mobile business encountering consistent growth, a market leader within their niche.

Permanent position from day one

Extremely positive culture

THE BUSINESS

Our client is a market leader within the Chemical Sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials, consumables, and services in a cost‑effective manner
• Identify, evaluate, and audit suppliers to ensure compliance and quality standards
• Negotiate contracts to achieve optimal pricing, lead times, and terms
• Liaise with Commercial and Production teams to align purchasing with operational needs
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock
• Raise and manage purchase orders across all departments
• Track supplier performance and resolve any supply issues
• Maintain purchasing procedures and ensure compliance across the business

Key Duties

• Expedite purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods
• Manage supplier communication and resolve invoice/order queries
• Maintain supplier approval systems and records
• Create and manage items and purchase orders within Navision
• Coordinate label artwork and ordering processes
• Provide cost updates and communicate pricing changes to Sales

Experience

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent vocational qualification levels with GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths & English
• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 3 or above (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role
• Understanding of supplier management and contract negotiation
• Experience within manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environments (desirable)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Navision or similar)
• Knowledge of inventory control and supply chain processes
• Strong negotiation and commercial awareness
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Good IT skills, including ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Full driving licence