Market-leading manufacturing business requires a Buyer. Applicants should have experience in procurement or purchasing as a; Buyer, Junior Buyer Purchasing Assistant or Procurement Administrator, and ideally have previous exposure to an MRP/ERP system. Hybrid working role.
The Buyer will join a team of Buyers reporting to a Senior Buyer. The role will be a mix of MRP purchasing, expediting and administrative tasks. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced production manufacturing environment and join a business who are true leaders within their field.
Specific duties of the Buyer include:
- Execute purchasing activities inline with MRP demand and business requirements
- Raise and manage purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner
- Expedite orders and maintain close communication with suppliers to ensure OTD/OTIF
- Liaise with internal departments (planning, production, engineering, quality) to align purchasing needs
- Maintain accurate purchasing data in the MRP/ERP system, including lead times, pricing, and supplier details
- Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies, delivery issues, and non-conformance matters, NCRs
- Support the procurement team with general administrative duties and reporting
Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Previous experience as a Buyer, Junior Buyer, Assistant Buyer or in Purchasing Administration or Supply Chain
- Comfort in, and familiarity to an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Proactive, positive and detail orientated
- MRP or ERP literacy would be advantageous
- Strong relationship building skills, with both internal and external parties
- Comfortable with hybrid working pattern
