PURCHASING SPECIALIST

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 9:00AM - 5:00PPM (FLEXIBILITY REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMER NEEDS)

£35,000 PER ANNUM, DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE

People Solutions are pleased to be supporting our client based in Hanley, Stoke on Trent with the recruitment of a Purchasing Specialist.

Benefits:

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Travel to customer sites in the North of England and Scotland
• Weekly overnight stays (accommodation provided)
• Opportunity to work on strategic projects within a supportive team environment

Day-to-Day Duties:

• Manage purchase orders for raw materials and packaging to meet manufacturing and customer demands
• Analyse MRP data to respond to changes in supply needs
• Maintain daily communication with production teams and suppliers to ensure timely material deliveries
• Update internal systems with accurate purchasing and supplier information
• Monitor and report on supplier performance, including non-conforming material issues
• Handle base oil pricing, forecasting, quotas, and usage reporting
• Support new supplier approvals and price list updates
• Collaborate with Commercial Divisional Heads and R&D teams to ensure continuity of quality supply and reduce supplier dependency
• Share critical supplier information with customer-facing staff
• Undertake project-based work aligned with business strategies and initiatives
• Travel regularly, including weekly overnight stays, to visit customer sites

Essential Skills:

• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with experience interpreting MRP data
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate purchasing records and reports
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight as required

Desirable Skills:

• Previous purchasing experience within a manufacturing or supply chain environment
• Experience in vendor performance analysis and base oil management
• Knowledge of procurement systems and ERP software

Training:

• On-the-job training provided
• Ongoing development opportunities aligned with business growth and individual career progression

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