Salary: GBP38000 - GBP45000 per annum + Excellent!
Are you the kind of person who spots supply chain risks before anyone else notices them? Do you thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments where planning, problem-solving, and precision make a real impact every single day?
We’re partnering with a well-established international manufacturing business seeking a proactive and commercially minded Buyer to join its growing supply chain team.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll take ownership of material availability, supplier coordination, inventory control, and purchasing operations — helping to keep production moving without interruption while driving efficiency and continuous improvement across the business.
As Buyer, key responsibilities
* Manage material planning, purchasing, and inventory control
* Execute MRP activities and maintain accurate SAP data
* Raise and expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time supply
* Monitor stock levels, investigate variances, and support stock accuracy
* Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Finance, and suppliers
* Support continuous improvement and cost‑saving initiatives
The successful candidate will
* Experience in planning, purchasing, or supply chain gained within manufacturing
* Excellent organisational and problem‑solving abilities
* Supplier management and inventory control experience
* Proactive, detail‑focused, and able to thrive in a fast‑moving environment
This is a great opportunity for a supply chain professional looking to make a real operational impact within a collaborative and growing business.
On offer
* A salary to £45,000
* 33 days holiday, increasing with service
* Life insurance
* Work from home 1 day a week
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