Regional Purchaser: Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation

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

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.