Buyer/Procurement Specialist

Buyer/Procurement Specialist
Location: Alton GU34 2QR
Salary: Competitive based on experience and qualifications
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Why Join Us
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing and evolving procurement function
• A varied, hands-on role with real impact across the business
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for development
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to join our team in a dynamic, hands-on role that spans the full procurement lifecycle from sourcing and supplier selection through to order placement, supplier management, and continuous improvement.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys both the strategic and operational aspects of procurement, working closely with internal teams and suppliers to ensure a resilient, cost-effective, and high-performing supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, negotiations, and purchase order placement
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, including regular reviews and supplier visits
• Ensure continuity of supply, working closely with planning and operations to meet business requirements
• Lead or support commercial negotiations to deliver cost savings and value improvements
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost, and delivery, driving improvement where required
• Investigate and resolve supply and quality issues, working collaboratively with suppliers
• Support new product development through early supplier engagement and setting up new products and bill of materials.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and efficiency gains
• Keep up to date with market trends and supply risks, implementing mitigation plans where needed
Key Skills, Experience and Attributes:
Essential:
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a procurement or buying role
• Strong background in supplier management, sourcing, and purchasing
• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• Willingness to engage with suppliers, including site visits where required
• Strong analytical skills
Desirable:
• CIPS qualification (or working towards it)
About the Company:
PelGar International is the leading British manufacturer of highly effective rodenticide and insecticide products for the control of public health and farming pests around the world. With an active and dynamic research and development programme, which draws on a wide range of market intelligence and technical feed-back, we aim to provide innovative and novel solutions to any global pest problem.
PelGar operates from its headquarters in Hampshire, England and through local offices in mainland Europe, Africa, Australia and North America. Our analytical and formulation laboratory ensures the highest product quality from two UK manufacturing sites, while our technical team provide valuable insights into the behaviour and biology of the rodents and insects being targeted.
If you have the necessary skills and experience to perform well in this role, click APPLY, forwarding a recent copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
No Agencies please
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed