Materials Controller / Buyer
Location: Burton upon Trent
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000
Office Based
SF Recruitment are exclusively partnering with a client based in Burton upon Trent to recruit a Material Controller / Buyer to join the procurement and supply chain team. This role acts as a key link between suppliers and production and engineering teams, ensuring materials meet strict quality, cost, and delivery standards.
Key Responsibilities
-Purchasing & Order Management: Process purchase orders accurately in the ERP system, ensuring correct specifications, part numbers, and pricing for both direct and indirect materials.
-Supplier Liaison & Negotiation: Communicate with suppliers to track orders, expedite deliveries, and resolve invoice or shipping discrepancies.
-Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, support reordering processes, and use MRP data to prevent production shortages.
-Technical Support: Assist in evaluating material specifications and quality standards
-Data Accuracy: Maintain up-to-date vendor, part, and pricing information in the ERP system.
-Cost Management: Support cost reduction initiatives by analysing market trends and securing competitive quotes from suppliers.
Required Skills & Qualifications
-1-3 years' experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, ideally within manufacturing or engineering environments.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel skills) and ERP/MRP systems.
-High attention to detail, especially when handling technical data, drawings, and purchase orders.
-Strong communication and negotiation skills to work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your procurement and supply chain expertise in a fast-paced, technical environment.
If of interest, please apply with a copy of your updated CV