Strategic Buyer: Chemicals & Packaging Sourcing

Alchem Partners; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Alchem Partners in the United Kingdom is excited to support an established chemical manufacturing business in appointing a Buyer. Joining a close-knit procurement team, you’ll manage a portfolio of raw materials and chemicals, alongside packaging and indirect purchasing, with a focus on cost savings and supplier relationships.

You’ll bring proven buying experience in manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with SAP.

Qualifications

• Proven buying or procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience sourcing raw materials, chemicals, packaging, and indirect supplies.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage own portfolio of raw materials, chemicals, packaging and indirect purchasing.
• Lead on supplier pricing, terms, and supply continuity.
• Identify alternative suppliers and opportunities to reduce costs.
• Resolve supplier non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Technical teams and Procurement Manager.

Skills

Buying experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationships

Packaging experience

Sourcing

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Alchem Partners in the United Kingdom is excited to support an established chemical manufacturing business in appointing a Buyer. Joining a close-knit procurement team, you’ll manage a portfolio of raw materials and chemicals, alongside packaging and indirect purchasing, with a focus on cost savings and supplier relationships.

You’ll bring proven buying experience in manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with SAP.