Assistant Buyer | Supplier Partnerships & Planning

Prince Personnel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a manufacturing client for an Assistant Buyer in Shrewsbury/Telford region. The role focuses on building supplier relationships, managing stock and ensuring materials are available to meet production demand.

You will handle purchase orders, negotiate terms and work within an ERP/MRP system. We are seeking candidates with previous buying, procurement or materials planning experience who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to cost

Qualifications

• Experience in assistant buying, purchasing admin or materials planning.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP procurement processes.
• Strong communication and supplier relationship skills.
• Experience raising and progressing purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement from PO issuance to supplier delivery.
• Monitor open orders and follow up to maintain schedules.
• Develop supplier partnerships and monitor performance.
• Obtain quotations and secure best value in cost and lead times.
• Review stock levels to meet production and customer demand.
• Maintain purchasing data within ERP/MRP system.
• Coordinate material flow with Planning, Production and Warehouse.
• Ensure records and supplier documents are up to date.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Skills

Purchase orders

ERP/MRP system

Supplier relationships

Stock control

Excel

Communication

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Prince Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a manufacturing client for an Assistant Buyer in Shrewsbury/Telford region. The role focuses on building supplier relationships, managing stock and ensuring materials are available to meet production demand.

You will handle purchase orders, negotiate terms and work within an ERP/MRP system. We are seeking candidates with previous buying, procurement or materials planning experience who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to cost