Buyer

Aspion Search; Irlam; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £32k-£35k

Mon-Thu 7:30-16:00 Fri 15:15 finish

25 days + bank holidays

Pension 4% employer

On-site parking

Cycle to Work

Company events

Training and shadowing

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Aspion Search is supporting an established manufacturer in Irlam to recruit a Buyer / Stock Controller. You will manage purchasing of raw materials, packaging and site supplies, while maintaining stock records and building strong supplier relationships.

The role involves SAP usage, data accuracy and cross‑department collaboration to support production needs. With 3+ years in manufacturing purchasing, you will negotiate terms, monitor market trends and contribute to cost savings.

Qualifications

• Three years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with SAP is highly advantageous.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Experience managing stock and purchasing production materials.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials and site supplies, aligning with production & logistics.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and terms to ensure reliable supply.
• Use SAP to manage purchasing data, stock levels and supplier records.
• Monitor stock requirements and support forecasting to meet demand.
• Develop supplier base and coordinate on-time deliveries with site teams.
• Maintain purchasing documents and reports accurately.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier management

Stock control

negotiation

Supplier relationships

Excel

Communication

Forecasting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you an experienced Buyer or Purchasing professional with a background in manufacturing?

Do you have hands-on SAP experience and enjoy a varied role combining purchasing, supplier management and stock control?

Aspion Search are supporting an established manufacturer in their search for a Buyer / Stock Controller to join their team in Irlam.

With over 50 years in business, this manufacturer offers a supportive working environment, strong staff retention and opportunities to develop. You'll play a key role in keeping production supplied, managing stock and building reliable supplier relationships.

The Role

Reporting to the Lead Planner & Supply Chain Manager, you will manage the purchasing of raw materials, packaging and site supplies, working closely with production, logistics, commercial and finance teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Purchasing raw materials, including oils, chemicals and powders, alongside cardboard, steel and plastic packaging.
• Negotiating supplier pricing, lead times and supply terms to achieve value and maintain reliable supply.
• Using SAP to manage purchasing information, stock levels, pricing and supplier records.
• Monitoring stock requirements and supporting forecasting to meet production demand.
• Building relationships with existing suppliers and identifying alternative sources of supply.
• Coordinating supplier deliveries with site teams to keep arrivals organised.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing documentation, material data sheets and reports.
• Monitoring market trends and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Supporting wider purchasing requirements across production, maintenance and office functions.
• Attending supplier meetings, audits and industry events as required.

About You

• At least three years' purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven SAP experience is a huge advantage.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience managing stock and purchasing a range of production materials.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and spreadsheet skills.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work across different departments.
• A practical approach to problem solving, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £32,000-£35,000, depending on experience.
• Monday to Thursday, 7:30am-4:00pm, with a 3:15pm finish on Fridays.
• Some flexibility around working hours may be considered for the right person.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension with a 4% employer contribution.
• On-site parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Summer and Christmas company events.
• Structured support through one-to-one training and shadowing.
• Opportunities for growth and development.

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