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Senior Buyer – 1 year FTC

RBW Consulting
Warrington
3 days ago
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Senior Buyer – 1 year FTC

Are you ready to be part of a business driving real change?

It’s time to join a healthcare business with a rich heritage and a portfolio of specialist subsidiaries, including pharmaceuticals and supplement products. The business is committed to quality, innovation, and growth.


About the Role:

Senior Buyer (1 year initial FTC)

  • Hybrid working (3 days onsite)
  • Manage procurement of raw materials and packaging components for pharmaceutical and supplement manufacturing
  • Conduct supplier evaluations and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production planning and meet customer requirements
  • Monitor and manage budgets, costs, and inventory levels to support operational efficiency
  • Support the Head of Procurement in strategic sourcing initiatives and continuous improvement projects
  • Contribute to the onboarding and coaching of team members in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Ensure compliance with MHRA and BRC standards in all purchasing activities
  • Engage with customers and suppliers to resolve issues and align on expectations


Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a fast-paced, varied role with real impact
  • Join a growing business implementing exciting projects and experiencing an exciting period of growth.
  • Work with global customers, turning their ideas into reality – from manufacturing to packaging
  • Likelihood for contract renewal or permanent job opportunity due to company growth.


What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in a Buyer role within food, pharma, FMCG, or chemical production
  • Ideally experience within an SME background
  • MCIPS Level 4 qualified (or working towards it) – we’re open to experienced buyers ready to take this next step
  • Strong supplier evaluation and relationship management skills
  • Ideally around 5 years’ + experience in buying


This is more than a job – it’s a chance to be part of a business with deep roots and a bold future. If you’re ready to make a difference and grow within a new role, we’d love to hear from you!


Key Words:

Buyer, buying, procurement, supply chain, purchasing, supplier audits, auditing, MCIPS, purchase, supplier approval, medicine, pharmaceutical, pharma, FMCG, personal care, food, manufacturing, production, global, international.

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