Vickerstock are working in partnership with a heavy manufacturingbusiness on the appointment of a Junior Buyer/Material Planner on a full-time permanent basis. This is an excellent chance for a supply chain professioanal to gain experience in a manufacturing business who are recognised as one of the top names in their industry.
As the Junior Buyer/Material Planner, you will play a key part in the supply chain working closely with the dedicated production and procurement teams, ensuring that there is a continuous supply of critical parts and components to meet the demands of customers.
Benefits include:
1. Pension - Employer 7% and employee min of 5% we can put in more- salary sacrifice scheme
2. Group Income Protection - up to 50%
3. Life Assurance - 6 times salary
4. Total of 33 days annual leave
5. Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
6. Discretionary bonus scheme 5% based on business performance
In your new role:
7. Create, manage, and optimise material schedules to support production timelines and build plans
8. Place purchase orders, track delivery performance, and identify risks before they become bottlenecks
9. Maintain strong communication with suppliers to ensure accuracy on lead times, forecasts, and capacity
10. Collaborate closely with production planners and engineering teams to align material requirements with build changes
11. Drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements through effective supplier engagement
12. Manage ERP/MRP data, ensuring accuracy in lead times, safety stock levels, and order parameters
13. Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and scheduling functions
What you will need to succeed:
14. 2 year's in a similar role within manufacturing
15. Experience in material resource planning or buying
16. Experience working with MRPs/ERPs
17. Competency in MS Excel
For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with our supply chain consultant Michael Irwin today!