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Handley James Chemical are excited to be engaged as the search partner to a global manufacturing business, who support a number of industries all over the world. An innovative business, taking pride in their technical dedication and customer focus with sites globally.

Our client seeks to recruit an experienced Buyer who can support the operations function ensuring availability of materials, services and a smooth PO process across the facility. You will be responsible for reviewing and securing new suppliers ensuring efficiency, availability and cost effectiveness for the business.

The successful candidate will have proven experience within a buying role, within a manufacturing background. You will be able to build strong relationships both internally and externally, be able to work closely with the production teams and planners to ensure availability of materials, and review and improve the internal ordering processes.

Required experience:

* CIPS or similar qualification would be advantageous but not essential

* Proven experience in a similar position within a manufacturing environment

* Have strong attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills

* Ability to travel to suppliers as and when required

* SAP, Microsoft office and any other system experience would be beneficial

* Further information available on request!

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a growing global business, have autonomy in a buying role and further develop your own skillset and career.

*Please kindly note, whilst we endeavour to respond to all candidate applications, due to the very high response rate across our various advertising campaigns, we may only be able to reply to candidates who match the position, thank you.

About us:

Handley James Chemical are a UK based, international Search business, we pride ourselves on a personable and process driven approach ensuring the very best levels of service.

As acknowledged specialists in a number of disciplines, we support the Chemical and associated industries by providing a truly consultative service to our clients and candidates alike