Purchasing Planner An exciting position has become available for a full-time Purchasing planner based in Surrey. The successful candidate will earn £39,000.00 per annum. Candidates should be local, as relocation expenses will not be paid. Hours of work will be 35 hours per week, 9am-5pm Monday to Friday with a one-hour lunch break. Role Requirements Business/commercial degree preferred, or equivalent qualifications Experienced in purchasing, preferably in a chemical environment Familiarity with SAP is a plus Strong Excel skills required Knowledge of incoterms, import/export procedures/customs clearance an advantage Excellent communication and negotiation skills Ability to drive cost reductions and business improvements Role Responsibilities Responsible for site based Purchasing activities, working under guidance from UK Supply Chain Manager and Purchasing & SC Head Office. Schedule on time inbound deliveries of raw materials to support production schedule/avoid delays. Control stock levels within budget, reduce obsolescence, and minimize batch sizes for slow-moving items during purchasing. To support New Product Introduction and the Formulation Change Develop supplier relationships and maintain contracts Purchasing of non-direct material/services. Develop and implement purchasing policies to meet business objectives Identify opportunities for cost savings Company Our client is one of the world's largest suppliers of unsaturated polyester resins for composites and a leading supplier of coating resins for a wide variety of markets and applications. The successful candidate will receive the following benefits: 23 days annual holidays Pension Regular health checks On-site parking Why should you apply? To join a fantastic company To become part of a great team To showcase your knowledge and skill set If you’re the ideal candidate our client is looking for, please send your CV by clicking the APPLY button Keywords: Purchasing Specialist, NVQ Level 5, HND, BTech Professional, Health, Safety, Environmental Policies, Supplier Development
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