Applying for Junior Buyer

Full-Time Permanent

Leeds

Are you highly organised with strong attention to detail?
Do you enjoy building strong supplier relationships?
Can you work accurately in a fast-paced environment?

What you’ll be doing…

You’ll support Surfachem’s purchasing functions by sourcing materials at the best price, managing stock levels, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure smooth operations.

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.

• Negotiate with suppliers to secure best pricing and delivery terms.

• Manage stock levels in line with company policy and objectives.

• Order products as required from approved suppliers.

• Provide accurate pricing to the UK and Export Sales Teams.

• Complete Out of Stock reports daily.

• Book collections and liaise with shipping/suppliers for documentation.

• Proactively manage slow-moving stock and quarantine material.

• Work alongside Business Managers to manage assigned products.

• Cover Purchasing Administrator and other Buyers during absences.

Your background…

Must have…

• Computer Literacy (Word & Excel)

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Customer service skills.

Nice to have…

• Experience with Dynamics 365.

• Negotiation skills.

• Purchasing or supply chain experience.

• Chemical industry experience.

• Supplier development experience.

• CIPS qualification.

• Chemistry or science-related degree.

A bit about us…

Surfachem is a leading distributor of speciality chemicals to the personal care, home care, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. With headquarters in the UK and offices throughout Europe, we supply the essential building blocks for everyday products—from cosmetics to cleaning solutions. Our customers rely on our market insight and technical support to develop the next generation of consumer products.