The Rewards and Benefits on offer: * Competitive salary profit-related bonus. * Holiday Entitlement above Statutory. * DC Pension Scheme. * Employee Assistance Program * Training opportunities for personal development * Supportive working environment * Discounted private medical cover * Free Parking Mtrec’s new client opportunity: Mtrec recruitment are proudly representing our specialist manufacturing client based in the greater Stockton Brook area, in their search for a talented Buyer. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing across direct and indirect spend categories, but with a focus on the purchasing of raw materials and management of a diverse supplier base. The role will be office based, reporting to a purchasing manager and is an ideal position for those with a background in purchasing and looking for their next long-term career move. Apply now for an immediate response! The job you will do: * Daily management of raw material and packaging purchase orders to meet customer and manufacturing requirements. * Analysis and interpretation of MRP information to react to changes in demand. * Daily communication with production staff, and suppliers, to ensure timely delivery of critical raw materials * Communication of critical supplier-related information to customer-facing staff * Updating purchasing and supplier information records * Analysis of vendor performance, including tracking of non-conforming material deliveries * Working closely with Commercial Divisional Heads and R&D * Ensuring quality supply and avoiding supplier dependence * Monitoring product sage Monthly/Yearly * New Supplier Approvals * Price List maintenance * Undertake project-based work for specific business strategies & initiatives. About you: * Ideally you will be CIPS qualified, but this is not essential. * You will be from a manufacturing or engineering background. * Experience with direct and indirect purchasing * Expert skills on MRP are essential * Experience of purchasing raw materials would be advantageous * Willingness to learn and develop * Excellent communication skills are essential * Ability to work independently and as part of a team