Buyer / Planner

Job Title: Buyer / Planner

Are you an experienced Buyer with strong negotiation skills and excellent attention to detail? We are seeking a Buyer / Planner for our client, a leading distributor of chemicals.

As a key member of the UK Purchasing department, you will be responsible for buying and sourcing materials for customers.

What they can offer you:

• Full-time / Permanent
• Leeds City Centre office
• Flexible working hours with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office
• A dynamic and friendly environment
• Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell holiday scheme
• Private medical healthcare
• Mental and physical wellbeing initiatives
• Excellent contributory pension scheme
• Volunteering days

Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers both in person and over the phone.
• Negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best prices and payment terms.
• Managing stock levels to meet company and customer expectations.
• Introducing new suppliers and products in line with company requirements.
• Proactively managing slow-moving stock and quarantine materials.
• Attending sales meetings to promote materials and provide market information.

Candidate Profile:

The role involves developing supplier relationships, negotiation, stock management, and attending sales meetings.

Minimum Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Good organizational skills and ability to work independently and in a team
• Buying experience in a distribution environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Negotiation experience
• CIPS Qualification
• Chemistry or Science-based degree

About the Company:

Our client is a UK-based chemicals distributor with offices across Europe, supplying products used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and cleaning solutions. They foster a creative, fair, and collaborative work environment.

If interested, please apply with a full CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the role further.