Senior Buyer - Chemicals

Your new company

Your new company is a leading global manufacturing business, dedicated to delivering high-quality products. Their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence has positioned them as a market leader. They are now looking for an experienced Senior Buyer with a strong background in chemicals to join their dynamic team in Manchester.

Your new role
As a Senior Chemicals Buyer, you will play a crucial role in the procurement team, focusing on sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best quality and pricing for the company's chemical needs as part of their manufacturing process. You will be responsible for managing Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and maintaining strong communication with various production sites. This role requires semi-regular travel to meet with stakeholders and suppliers across Europe, approximately 1-2 times per month.

Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure the best quality and pricing for chemical products.
- Manage the end-to-end RFQ process, from initial request to final supplier selection.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with production sites to understand and meet their chemical material needs.
- Travel to Europe (1-2 times per month) to engage with key stakeholders including colleagues in European offices, as well as suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality.

What you'll need to succeed

Extensive background in chemicals procurement with a proven track record.- Strong negotiation and communication skills.- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.- Willingness to travel to Europe regularly.- Experience with RFQ processes and supplier management.- Proficiency in procurement software and tools. This company uses SAP so any experience with SAP would be advantageous- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive base salary of £49,850
• Car allowance of £6,000 (or a company car)
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Contributory private health scheme
• Company sick pay (dependent on length of service)
• Paid 'thank you days' (up to 2 per year) for 100% attendance
• 30 days annual leave
• Life insurance scheme of 3x salary
• PLUS so many more benefits!

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk