Job Description
Turn purchasing into a true business advantage with the Raw Material Buyer role. This is a hands-on procurement position where your decisions directly support smooth production, confident supply of the right materials, and strong value-for-money outcomes. If you enjoy negotiating, building supplier relationships, and keeping supply plans on track, the Raw Material Buyer role offers real ownership, variety, and the chance to make a measurable impact across procurement, quality, finance, sales and operations planning. What You Will Do: - Source and purchase raw materials in line with production and demand plans, raising purchase orders and tracking them through to delivery.- Obtain and compare supplier quotes to secure best value while maintaining required quality and supply reliability.- Build and maintain supplier relationships, monitor performance across quality, delivery, price and service, and address any issues quickly.- Work with SandOP and Production to monitor stock levels, lead times, and supply risks, helping maintain sensible safety stock.- Track raw material pricing trends and market conditions, reporting spend, savings and key price movements in collaboration with Finance.- Ensure purchases meet the required compliance standards and keep accurate purchasing records and documentation, including support for import/export and logistics where needed. What You Will Bring: - Experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally within a manufacturing environment.- Strong ..... full job details .....