Materials Buyer

Materials Buyer

Full-Time 34650 - 42350 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
HR Careers & Nationwide Recruitment Service Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage purchasing activities to ensure materials are available for production.
  • Company: Join a well-established global business with a strong reputation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, great benefits, and the chance to make an impact.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and development.
  • Why this job: Take ownership of purchasing in a fast-paced environment and drive production success.
  • Qualifications: Experience in materials buying or procurement within manufacturing is essential.

The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.

Are you an experienced Materials Buyer who can keep production moving, suppliers on track and materials arriving on time? This is a hands-on purchasing role with a well-established global business that is performing well, offering great benefits and the chance to make a real impact from day one.

Important: please only apply if you have proven materials buying, materials purchasing, procurement buying or supply chain buying experience, within manufacturing, engineering, production or another materials-led environment. You should already be confident raising purchase orders, chasing and expediting suppliers, using MRP/ERP information and following materials through to delivery in line with production requirements.

You will take ownership of day-to-day materials purchasing activity, working closely with planning, production, suppliers and internal teams to protect material availability, support stock control and help keep customer delivery on track.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

  • Raising, updating and managing purchase orders accurately and on time.
  • Expediting suppliers, confirming delivery dates and resolving purchasing queries.
  • Using MRP/ERP information to support accurate and timely buying decisions.
  • Building strong supplier relationships and supporting supplier performance.
  • Helping ensure the right materials are available at the right time to support production.
  • Supporting cost, value and continuous improvement opportunities within purchasing.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

  • Proven experience in materials buying, materials purchasing, procurement buying or supply chain buying.
  • Experience gained within manufacturing, engineering, production or another materials-led environment.
  • Confidence using MRP/ERP systems to interpret demand, stock and purchasing requirements.
  • Strong supplier communication skills, including chasing, expediting and confirming delivery dates.
  • Good organisation, accuracy, follow-through and Microsoft Office skills.

WHY APPLY? This is a great opportunity for an experienced Materials Buyer or Purchasing Coordinator who wants ownership, pace and visibility within a successful, well-established global business that offers great benefits and where purchasing has a direct impact on production performance.

Materials Buyer employer: HR Careers & Nationwide Recruitment Service Ltd

As a leading global consumer products manufacturer, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to excel. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, our Sales Manager role in the EMEA region offers a unique chance to make a significant impact while working alongside a passionate team dedicated to innovation and success.

HR Careers & Nationwide Recruitment Service Ltd

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We think you need these skills to ace Materials Buyer

Materials Buying
Procurement Buying
Supply Chain Buying
MRP Systems
ERP Systems
Supplier Communication
Expediting Suppliers