Senior Buyer

We have been retained by a specialist Injection Moulding company based in the North West area who are looking to recruit a Senior Buyer to join their business. This organisation is one of the leading manufacturers of their product in their industry, in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to progress and develop their career further within a well-established SME that is expanding and investing heavily in growth and its staff.   Reporting directly to the Operations Director and will work cross functionally with internal functions and external suppliers, your main responsibilities will include:  

• Liaising with suppliers daily
• Liaising with potential suppliers on virgin and recycled buying opportunities
• Researching the market
• Spot buying
• Looking at short- and long-term purchasing opportunities

An experienced buyer or trader from a plastic, polymer or injection moulded background. You will be familiar with different grades of material and will be well versed in negotiating and spot buying. You will have a good network of potential suppliers and will have excellent relationship building skills.   This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an established, secure and growing manufacturer in order to progress their career. This role offers immediate challenge as well as the opportunity to be involved, and lead projects. Offering an attractive starting salary of between £40,000 and £50,000 plus a desirable benefits package. This is a progressive role that will offer continued development.