https://jobs.co.uk/job/material-planner-buyer-escape--996544c6-4cfd-4b9d-8584-c791334b6a35 RSS feed for Material Planner / Buyer at Escape. en-gb Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:50:22 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/material-planner-buyer-escape--996544c6-4cfd-4b9d-8584-c791334b6a35 https://jobs.co.uk/job/material-planner-buyer-escape--996544c6-4cfd-4b9d-8584-c791334b6a35 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Irvine | Salary: Negotiable | 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 supplier... Permanent