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Job Title: Purchaser Location: Helsby, Frodsham, WA6 0DJ Salary: 26,000 - 29,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Full time, Permanent About Heat Trace Limited: Heat Trace Limited is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of electric heat tracing systems. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we serve a wide range of industries including oil & gas, chemical, power generation, and infrastructure. About the Role: Heat Trace Limited is seeking a proactive and organised Purchaser to join our Supply Chain team. This role is essential in supporting our operations by sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery to meet production needs. Key Responsibilities Create and manage purchase orders for goods and services using the ERP system. Work closely with the planner to coordinate material deliveries ahead of production schedules. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance and expediting orders when necessary. Support internal teams to ensure procurement aligns with business requirements. Identify and assess new suppliers based on quality, reliability, and pricing. Assist in negotiating supplier terms to achieve cost effective purchasing. Collaborate with the warehouse team to maintain appropriate stock levels and minimise excess. Ensure purchasing activities follow legal, ethical, and sustainable sourcing standards. Track expenditure, identify cost saving opportunities, and maintain accurate procurement records. About you: We are looking for someone who: Has experience within a purchasing or supply chain role is essential Is highly organised with strong attention to detail. Communicates clearly and professionally. Enjoys working collaboratively with multiple teams. Is proactive in problem solving and continuous improvement. Has experience using ERP systems (beneficial but training can be provided). Maintains confidentiality and adheres to company policies. Is committed to personal development and professional growth. Preferred experience in manufacturing environment What We Offer A supportive and collaborative working environment. Opportunities for training and career development. The chance to make a meaningful impact within the supply chain function. Pension scheme Health Shield scheme Group Life Assurance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increase with service) Please Note: No agencies. Please click APPLY to submit your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Procurement, Purchasing, Procurement Assistant, Buyer, Purchasing Executive, Supply Chain Purchasing, Procurement Administrator, Supply Chain Administrator, Procurement Executive may also be considered for this role

Are you a Buyer from the manufacturing / engineering world , who would like to work for a business that prides itself on the low turnover of its staff and the high level of quality service it provides to its clients who work on exciting projects around both in the UK and around the world? Our client, a well established, industry leading manufacturer of bespoke, high end hardware products have an exciting Buyer opportunity within their operations and purchasing team, where you'll be responsible for playing a crucial role in ensuring the "on time in full every time" business target is met by managing key purchasing / buying activities. As a Buyer, you will be the first point of contact for your colleagues in Production and Sales for escalated queries or needs in this highly collaborative and fast paced working environment where your organisational skills will be key due to the administrative aspects of the role and to ensure client needs are met. As a Buyer , your role will involve: Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Placing and chasing orders with suppliers for manufactured parts Chasing and expediting purchase orders with suppliers Acting as the point of contact for Production and Sales on order status and queries Managing category supplier performance and improvement - e.g. OTIF, quality, cost Supporting order confirmations, supplier tenders and RFQs Creating reports and maintaining the integrity of data on the ERP system (e.g. supplier information, pricing, products, MOQ, MSL) I am interested in speaking with candidates who have experience working as a Buyer, Purchaser, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Officer, or Purchasing / Buying professional ideally from a manufacturing / engineering industry background , and who possesses solid administration and IT skills - in particular ERP system experience. Salary for this position is 38,000 to 40,000 p.a. (depending on the level of experience). The business offers free parking on-site. If you are taking public transport, there are lots of bus stops very close by that provide access to train stations as well. Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.