Buyer

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