Full job descriptionBuyer
Up to £35,000
Plymouth | Full time | Permanent
Butler Rose is working with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a Buyer to join their procurement team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the fast-paced, operational side of buying, or for someone looking to develop their procurement career who currently works in stock management or a junior purchasing position.
Working closely with production, planning and suppliers, you will be responsible for ensuring materials and components are available on time and in full, while managing supplier performance, shortages, outstanding orders and changing production requirements.
Key responsibilities
*Place, manage and expedite purchase orders in line with production demand.
*Work with MRP requirements and exception messages to maintain material availability.
*Monitor outstanding orders, shortages and supplier delivery performance.
*Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and master data within the ERP/MRP system.
*Track and report procurement KPIs including OTIF, past dues and shortages.
*Work closely with Planning, Production, Engineering, Logistics and other internal teams.
*Support tactical sourcing activity and supplier negotiations where required.
*Assist with supplier performance reviews and contract management.
*Contribute to continuous improvement projects across procurement and the wider supply chain.
*Support category strategies and wider purchasing initiatives.
About you
We are looking for someone with previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or stock management. Experience within a manufacturing or production-led environment would be advantageous, although this is not essential.
You will ideally have:
*Experience using stock control, ERP or MRP systems.
*A good understanding of purchasing and supply chain processes.
*Experience working with suppliers, purchase orders or material availability.
*Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach.
*Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
*The confidence to work with stakeholders across production, planning, engineering and other departments.
*A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
*CIPS qualification, or progress towards CIPS, would be advantageous but is not essential.
This would suit either an experienced Buyer or someone looking to take the next step in their purchasing career, taking greater ownership of day-to-day material supply while developing their wider procurement experience.
If you are interested in discussing the position in more detail, please apply with your CV for further information.
Please note. The client is unable to offer sponsorship in this role
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