Assistant Buyer – Supply Chain Planning focus

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy seeks an Assistant Buyer to join a busy Purchasing team, focusing on supply chain planning. The role involves managing supplier deliveries, executing supply strategies, and supporting financial operations. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills and experience with ERP systems. This is a great opportunity for growth in procurement within the engineering and manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Strong starting salary

Company pension

25 days holiday

Subsidised canteen

Training and development budget

Qualifications

• A strong organiser with excellent planning and scheduling skills.
• Confident communicator who can build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Analytical mindset with solid IT skills, especially Excel for data analysis.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing supplier deliveries in line with ERP/MRP schedules.
• Executing supply strategies including MRP, Kanban, and Just-in-Time ordering.
• Taking ownership of order books, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Anticipating shortages and working with suppliers to resolve issues.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent planning and scheduling

Confident communication

Analytical mindset

Solid IT skills

Tools

Microsoft AX

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Overview

Assistant Buyer - Supply Chain Planning Focus

Permanent | Purchasing Department, On-site

Worcester, Engineering and manufacturing sector

Strong starting salary, company pension, 25 days holiday, subsidised canteen, Training and development budget for further education and training.

Are you ready to take the next step in your supply chain career? We're looking for an Assistant Buyer to join this busy Purchasing team, supporting the planning and scheduling of a fast-moving supply chain that keeps operations running smoothly.

This is an exciting opportunity to build your expertise in procurement and supply chain planning, working with a wide network of suppliers and playing a key role in keeping production on track.

What you\'ll be doing

• Managing supplier deliveries in line with ERP/MRP schedules
• Executing supply strategies including MRP, Kanban, and Just-in-Time ordering
• Taking ownership of order books, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery
• Anticipating shortages and working with suppliers to resolve issues before they impact production
• Driving supplier performance and improving on-time, in-full (OTIF) metrics
• Analysing data, optimising order parameters, and keeping stock levels aligned with demand
• Supporting smooth financial operations by resolving invoice queries quickly

What we\'re looking for

• A strong organiser with excellent planning and scheduling skills
• Confident communicator who can build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Analytical mindset with solid IT skills, especially Excel for data analysis
• Knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing processes
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Desirable extras

• Experience with Microsoft AX (not essential)
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• A passion for continuous improvement in supply chain planning

Why join us?

This role is a fantastic stepping stone into a long-term career in procurement and supply chain management. You\'ll gain exposure to complex planning processes, supplier management, and operational problem-solving, all within a supportive and fast-paced environment. For the right person, there\'s real opportunity to grow, develop, and progress.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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