Temporary Tactical Buyer - Immediate Start (Manufacturing) 🌟
6-12 week assignment | Fast‑paced environment | Competitive rate
We're supporting a leading manufacturing business in recruiting a Temporary Tactical Buyer to keep materials flowing smoothly during a busy period.
If you thrive in a hands‑on purchasing role, can hit the ground running, and love keeping operations moving, this is a great short‑term opportunity.
What You'll Be Doing
Raising and managing purchase orders in the ERP system
Expediting materials and chasing suppliers to support production
Monitoring confirmations, deliveries, and shortages
Maintaining accurate data to support inventory control
Liaising closely with Planning, Stores, Production, and suppliers
Handling general buying and supply chain admin tasks
What We're Looking For
Experience as a Buyer / Purchasing Assistant / Supply Chain Coordinator
Manufacturing or operational background preferred
Confident using ERP systems + strong Excel skills
Great attention to detail and the ability to juggle priorities
Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently
Why This Role?
This is a perfect interim position for someone highly dependable who can step in, stabilise day‑to‑day purchasing activity, and keep production supplied without missing a beat.
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