Buyer - Raw Materials

Are you a Buyer with experience in raw materials purchasing looking for your next step? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where the products you help source genuinely change lives - giving you a true sense of pride and reward in your work.

We''re looking for someone with experience purchasing raw materials (foam, plastics, and upholstery ideal but not necessary), ready to step into a role with autonomy and ownership. You''ll be the sole Buyer for one manufacturing site, managing the full supplier relationship cycle from negotiation through to contracts.

This role is ideal for a Junior Buyer or Buying Coordinator ready to progress, or an experienced Buyer seeking a meaningful role with impact.

• Managing material requirements planning (MRP)

• Negotiating with suppliers to achieve best value and performance

• Running supplier reviews and drafting supplier contracts

• Sourcing and onboarding new suppliers

• Authorising invoices and ensuring cost targets are achieved

• Building strong, lasting supplier relationships

• Proven experience purchasing raw materials (foam, plastics, upholstery preferred)

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

• Able to work in a fast-paced, pressurised environment while maintaining accuracy

• Someone who thrives with autonomy and takes ownership of results

Salary up to -32,000

Based in Halifax, West Yorkshire (fully office-based)

Weekly travel to Staffordshire site (pool car provided) so own driving license required

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00-4:30 (occasional flexibility needed)

This isn''t just a career move - it''s a chance to be part of something bigger.

Apply today and help shape products that really change lives.

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We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.