At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase orders and ensure smooth supply chain operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Leading manufacturing organisation with a focus on innovation and efficiency.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and early finishes on Fridays for a better work-life balance.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Take ownership of a critical role and make a real impact on production continuity.
- Qualifications: Experience in materials, purchasing, or inventory control within a manufacturing setting.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
Yolk Recruitment are supporting a leading manufacturing organisation in their search for a Materials & Purchasing Controller. This is a key role at the heart of the supply chain, responsible for both materials planning and day-to-day purchasing activity, ensuring stock and supplier deliveries align with production demand and keep operations running smoothly. You'll play a vital role in managing purchase orders, supplier performance, and inventory levels within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you're experienced in purchasing, materials planning, or inventory control and confident working with MRP systems, this is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of a critical supply chain function and make a real operational impact.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage and process purchase orders efficiently to meet production demand using SAP and MRP systems
- Manage weekly forward ordering for long lead-time suppliers to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent shortages
- Review and validate supplier order acknowledgements, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal requirements
- Monitor overdue purchase orders, liaising with suppliers to expedite deliveries and escalating risks to Production Planning
- Communicate proactively with internal teams regarding material shortages, delays, and risks impacting production schedules
- Attend and contribute to daily production and supply meetings, providing updates on material availability and constraints
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, R&D, and Goods Inwards teams to ensure production continuity
- Investigate stock discrepancies, complete system adjustments, and raise replacement purchase orders where required
- Maintain accurate inventory records to support effective decision-making across purchasing and production functions
This is what you'll need:
- Proven experience in a materials, purchasing, supply chain, or inventory control role
- Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
- Experience managing purchase orders, stock levels, and supplier performance
And this is what you'll get:
- Competitive salary
- Early finish on Friday's
Locations
Materials & Purchasing Controller in Blackwood, Wales employer: Yolk Recruitment Limited
Join a leading manufacturing organisation that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With competitive salaries, early finishes on Fridays, and ample opportunities for professional growth, this role as a Materials & Purchasing Controller offers you the chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic supply chain environment. Experience a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent place to advance your career.
