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Published: June 2025

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Job Title :

Buyer

Contract Type :

Permanent

Location :

Manchester

Industry :

Chemical & Process Industries

Salary :

£30000 - £35000 per annum

REF :

BBBH17156_1750940981

Job Published :

26 June 2025

A well-established manufacturer in the specialty chemicals industry is searching for a Buyer to join its growing procurement team.

With over five decades of market presence, this organisation is a trusted partner across Personal Care, Industrial, Energy, Agri, and Household sectors - delivering custom chemical solutions at scale. This role is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal part in the backbone of a leading UK manufacturer, helping secure the raw materials that keep innovation moving.

Within the role of Buyer, key responsibilities will be to: -

  • Source and purchase a diverse range of chemicals and raw materials
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements
  • Build and manage strong supplier relationships
  • Ensure continuity of supply to meet production deadlines
  • Monitor market trends and proactively manage risks and opportunities
  • Work closely with operations and technical teams to align on material needs
  • Maintain strict compliance with environmental, quality, and safety standards

You will have: -

  • Proven experience purchasing chemicals or raw materials
  • Strong negotiation and contract management expertise
  • Sound understanding of global and local supply chains
  • Confident in using procurement platforms and systems
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience in the chemical manufacturing sector is a significant advantage

On offer: -

  • A salary to £35,000
  • Flexible working hours to suit your schedule
  • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
  • Pension plan to support your future
  • On-site parking
  • Real progression opportunities in a thriving business
  • Employee support scheme

Interested? To apply, please follow the 'apply now' link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.

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