Regional Purchaser EMEA (mwd) REF79243C

Continental; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in England is seeking a full-time Purchasing Specialist. The role involves negotiating contracts for one or multiple plants, driving improvement processes, and securing delivery quantities. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment, and possess strong negotiation and organizational skills. A good level of education and computer literacy is also required. This position does not offer remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Buying / Purchasing experience ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Organising and prioritising a varied workload with minimum supervision.
• Interpersonal skills and verbal/non-verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts for multiple plants in the region.
• Create savings potential synergies.
• Drive improvement processes.
• Secure delivery quantities.

Skills

Purchasing

Sourcing

Negotiation

Financial Report Interpretation

Microsoft Excel

Supply Chain Experience

ERP Systems

Math

Education

Good GCSEs and ideally A Levels or equivalent

Buying qualification

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Negotiation of contracts and implementation and communication for one or multiple plants in the region
• Creation of savings potential synergies
• Driving improvement processes
• Securing delivery quantities
• Supplier communication
• Internal and external correspondence for the area of responsibility close communication with SCMSDR&D and Quality Department
• Supporting group-wide communication of market-relevant information
• Supporting global lead buyers with background information (trends)

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years Buying / Purchasing experience ideally in a manufacturing environment

Completing a range of tasks with different degrees of difficulty within agreed timescales.

Organising and prioritise a varied workload with minimum amount of supervision.

Respecting confidentiality.

Additional Information:

Good GCSEs and ideally A Levels or equivalent.

Buying qualification desirable.

Computer literacy (MS Office).

Interpersonal skills and verbal / non-verbal communication skills.

Time management and organizational skills.

Negotiation and facilitation.

Ready to drive with Continental. Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

Key Skills

Purchasing, Sourcing, Procurement, HR Sourcing, Math, SAP, Supply Chain Experience, Microsoft Excel, ERP Systems, Financial Report Interpretation, negotiation, Manufacturing

Experience

years

Vacancy

1