Purchasing Officer

Job description

Excellent Buyer Opportunity!

Purchasing Officer! This role is office based in Hartlepool. Ideal candidates will have buying experience from within the chemical or manufacturing sectors!

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Annual starting base Salary highly negotiable

Monday to Friday working hours, 8am -4.30pm

This is a newly created position.

Opportunity to join an excellent and friendly commercial team.

32 days holiday leave, inclusive of bank holidays.

Upwardly mobile business encountering consistent growth, a market leader within their niche.

Permanent position from day one

Extremely positive culture

THE BUSINESS

Our client is a market leader within the Chemical Sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials, consumables, and services in a cost-effective manner
• Identify, evaluate, and audit suppliers to ensure compliance and quality standards
• Negotiate contracts to achieve optimal pricing, lead times, and terms
• Liaise with Commercial and Production teams to align purchasing with operational needs
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock
• Raise and manage purchase orders across all departments
• Track supplier performance and resolve any supply issues
• Maintain purchasing procedures and ensure compliance across the business

Key Duties

• Expedite purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods
• Manage supplier communication and resolve invoice/order queries
• Maintain supplier approval systems and records
• Create and manage items and purchase orders within Navision
• Coordinate label artwork and ordering processes
• Provide cost updates and communicate pricing changes to Sales

Experience

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent vocational qualification levels with GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths & English
• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 3 or above (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role
• Understanding of supplier management and contract negotiation
• Experience within manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environments (desirable)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. Navision or similar)
• Knowledge of inventory control and supply chain processes

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and commercial awareness
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Good IT skills, including ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Full driving licence

TO APPLY

Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Westray Recruitment Group

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hartlepool

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English