Purchaser

Purchaser Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Permanent Full-TimeAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchaser to join a well-established, family-run manufacturing business with over 35 years of success. Operating as a leading supplier of specialist cleaning chemicals and PPE, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and exceptional customer service.This is a standalone purchasing role offering genuine autonomy and the chance to make a real commercial impact. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end purchasing function, working with a network of over 300 suppliers and overseeing a product range of more than 1,000 SKUs.Key responsibilities include supplier negotiation, relationship management, stock analysis, purchasing through Sage 200 (including MRP), identifying cost-saving opportunities, and working closely with production and other internal departments to ensure materials are available to meet business demands.The ideal candidate will have:Previous purchasing or procurement experience.Experience within a manufacturing or production environment (preferred).Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Sage 200 experience would be advantageous).Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.The ability to work independently and manage a standalone purchasing function. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded ..... full job details .....