Plant Buyer
Knauf Insulation UKScotland, United Kingdom
Posted April 29, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Knauf stands for opportunity and values everyone's contribution equally. We ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
Job Description
Join Knauf as a Plant Buyer and be the procurement heartbeat of our new flagship Rock Insulation Plant in Shotton. As a Plant Buyer, you will lead plant-level buying, manage suppliers, and drive value, safety, quality, and sustainability.
Requirements
- Own all plant procurement activity
- Schedule and manage raw materials, services, spares, and packaging to meet production needs and optimal stock levels
- Embed purchasing processes in line with regional and central policies
- Build strong, value-adding relationships with internal teams and external partners
- Manage a broad supplier base (strategic and tactical)
Benefits
- Enhanced Holiday Pay
- 16 weeks Company Sick Pay
- Group Income Protection
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption packages
- Life Assurance
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Staff Bonus Scheme
- Career Progression Routes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Perkbox
- Access to Costco Membership
- Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme
- On site Gyms
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- On site Car Charging Points
