Buyer / Senior Purchasing Specialist – Cheshire - £50,000 basic + Hybrid + Benefits

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Buyer / Senior Purchasing Specialist for a role based in Cheshire. The successful candidate will manage purchasing and pricing, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The position offers a salary of £45,000 to £50,000, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Individual health insurance

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Statutory pension scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain within a regulated sector.
• Strong negotiation skills with exposure to international freight.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily pricing and purchasing for shipments.
• Supervise a Purchasing Administrator.
• Create and manage purchase orders in Sage.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

ERP systems proficiency

Analytical skills

Proactive communication

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

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Buyer / Senior Purchasing Specialist – Cheshire - £50,000 basic + Hybrid + Benefits

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Client:

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists

Location:

United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Buyer / Senior Purchasing Specialist – Cheshire - £50, basic + Hybrid + Benefits

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Posted 11 June Salary £50, basic DOE +Hybrid + Benefits LocationCheshire Job type Discipline Agricultural & Farm Services,Senior, High Level & International ReferenceRS -

Job description

Buyer / Senior Purchasing Specialist
Buyer / Senior Purchasing Specialist – Cheshire - £50, basic +Hybrid + Benefits

The Job:
Are you a driven and detail-oriented Buyer with experience in raw material sourcing across local and international markets? We are seeking a highly capable individual to join a dynamic procurement team in Cheshire, as a Buyer /Senior Purchasing Specialist, supervising other member of staff, where your expertise will ensure a seamless and efficient supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:
- Purchasing & Pricing:
Manage daily pricing and purchasing for local, air, and sea freight shipments.
Support the Purchasing Manager in negotiating supplier terms and managing landed costs.
Maintain regular pricing reports and track market fluctuations.
- Supplier & Stock Management:
Supervise a Purchasing Administrator, ensuring timely management of samples, CoAs, and labels.
Build and maintain supplier-SKU matrices including risk assessments.
Track and analyse supplier performance and support onboarding of new vendors and SKUs.
- Purchase Order & Freight Coordination:
Create and manage purchase orders in Sage , ensuring accurate landed costs.
Organise and calculate costs for international air and sea freight shipments.
Expedite or defer orders in line with business needs and inventory levels.
- Process & Compliance:
Ensure all documentation meets food safety standards.
Collaborate closely with internal departments (Sales, Quality, Customs, Logistics) to streamline processes and meet compliance requirements.
- Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
Deliver monthly purchasing reports across multiple divisions.
Participate in SOP reviews and suggest improvements to purchasing processes.

The Candidate:
- 3+ years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain within a regulated sector (food, pharma, nutraceutical, chemicals)
- Strong negotiation skills with exposure to international freight and Incoterms
- Proficient in ERP systems (preferably Sage ) and Microsoft Excel
- Strong numeracy skills, capable of calculating landed costs and currency impacts
- Proactive communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally
- Results-oriented, process-driven, and eager to contribute to continuous improvement

The Package:
- Competitive salary £45, - £50, basic (DOE)
- Hybrid working: up to 2 days remote following 6-month probation
- Individual health insurance after 6 months
- 25 days annual leave + public holidays
- On site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Statutory pension scheme