Buyer

Adecco (Portugal); Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is hiring an Assistant Buyer in Bridgnorth. This permanent role is 36.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with a salary of £36,000–£39,000 per annum.

You will support the purchasing function, ensuring materials and services are ordered to meet production needs in a manufacturing setting. You'll work with suppliers, production, planning and warehouse teams, manage purchase orders, monitor deliveries, maintain ERP records and contribute to cost-saving initiatives while

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing/procurement roles.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in manufacturing.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with business requirements.
• Monitor order progress and expedite deliveries as needed.
• Liaise with suppliers on lead times, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain supplier and product data in the ERP system.
• Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels and demand.
• Resolve supplier queries and delivery discrepancies.
• Obtain quotations and support supplier sourcing activities.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborate with production and planning to ensure material availability.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Produce purchasing reports and maintain procurement records.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Purchasing

ERP/MRP

Excel

Supplier liaison

Communication

Organisational skills

Procurement

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Assistant Buyer
Bridgnorth
Permanent
Monday-Friday 36.25 hours per week
36,000 - 39,000 per annum

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Buyer to join a well-established manufacturing business. This role will support the purchasing function by ensuring materials, components, and services are ordered efficiently to meet production requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers, production, planning, and warehouse teams to maintain stock availability, monitor supplier performance, and support day-to-day procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with business requirements.
• Monitor order progress and expedite deliveries where required.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding lead times, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate supplier and product information within the ERP system.
• Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels and demand requirements.
• Resolve supplier queries and delivery discrepancies.
• Obtain quotations and support supplier sourcing activities.
• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and reporting.
• Work closely with production and planning teams to ensure material availability.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Produce purchasing reports and maintain procurement records.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures and quality standards.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience within a purchasing, buyer, procurement, or supply chain role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.