https://jobs.co.uk/job/material-planner-buyer-escape--1b9d6e0e-0849-439d-9359-9550eec1a544 RSS feed for Material Planner / Buyer at Escape. en-gb Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:04:05 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/material-planner-buyer-escape--1b9d6e0e-0849-439d-9359-9550eec1a544 https://jobs.co.uk/job/material-planner-buyer-escape--1b9d6e0e-0849-439d-9359-9550eec1a544 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:54:14 GMT Location: Irvine | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | Escape Recruitment is looking for a proactive Materials Planner / Buyer to join a growing manufacturing business investing in a new production facility.Working as part of a great Supply Chain team, you will play an important role in ensuring materials are available to meet production requirements. This is a hands-on role covering purchasing, supplier expediting and materials planning, with a focus on keeping orders on track and production running smoothly.Key responsibilities:Raising purchase orders and ensuring materials are ordered on time.Chasing suppliers and expediting deliveries to avoid production delays.Monitoring stock levels, material availability and outstanding orders.Resolving supplier issues and keeping MRP/ERP system data accurate.Working closely with Production, Planning and suppliers to meet business requirements.Supporting inventory control and identifying potential supply issues.Knowledge and experience required for the role:Experience in purchasing, materials planning or a similar supply chain role, ideally within manufacturing - other industries will be considered.Confident raising POs, chasing deliveries and dealing with suppliers.Familiar with MRP/ERP systems... Permanent