Buyer

Straight-Line Civils; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical supply company in Tyseley is hiring a Buyer to handle procurement and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree in supply chain management, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems like SAP or Oracle. Responsibilities include sourcing and purchasing chemicals, contract management, and supplier performance reviews. The salary for this position ranges from £30,000 to £35,000 annually.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of the chemical industry.
• Sufficient education in supply chain management or a related field.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase chemicals and related materials.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and audits.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Contract management skills

Education

Degree in supply chain management, business, or related field

CIPS qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle/Sage/MS Office)

Job description

Straight-Line are currently hiring a Buyer to join a team in West Bromwich.

This role requires a strong understanding of chemical trade, supply chains, market dynamics, and a proven ability to manage supplier relationships to ensure timely, cost‑effective, and quality material delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, select, and purchase chemicals and related materials based on technical specifications, quality standards, and delivery requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle from requisition to purchase order placement and delivery tracking.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality Control, and Logistics teams to forecast demand and ensure material availability to support production schedules.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to achieve the best value while maintaining high‑quality standards.
• Develop and maintain strong, mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and audits, focusing on quality, delivery, compliance, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Identify and qualify new, reliable suppliers to mitigate supply risks and foster competition.
• Lead the import functions to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant operations.
• Compliance Declarations to HRMC.

Person Specification:

• Sufficient education in supply chain management, business, or a related technical field.
• In‑depth understanding of the chemical industry and CIPS qualification.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle/Sage/MS Office).

Salary – £30,000 to £35,000

If this sounds of interest, please apply now! Alternatively, if you have any further questions, call us on (phone number removed).

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