Buyer

Morgan Ryder Associates; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension plan

Group life assurance

23 days' annual leave plus bank orings

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates in Stoke-on-Trent is recruiting a Junior Buyer to support purchasing activities and learn how to become a Buyer/Estimator. This permanent, on-site role offers hands-on exposure to supplier quotations, purchase orders and BOM interpretation, with training to progress into an estimator capacity.

You will develop skills in costing, supplier relations and problem solving while working closely with production teams.

Qualifications

• Some previous buying or purchasing experience, ideally up to two years.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP system.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A positive, practical approach, attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Willingness to work fully on-site in Stoke-on-Trent.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, electronics or cable assembly.
• Exposure to supplier quotations, purchase orders, estimating or material costing.
• Familiarity with technical drawings, BOMs or electronic components.
• A CIPS or other relevant supply chain qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Supporting purchasing activities, sourcing components and obtaining competitive supplier quotations.
• Building supplier relationships and monitoring prices, lead times and deliveries.
• Managing purchase orders and maintaining accurate supplier information.
• Learning to interpret technical drawings, specifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Developing skills in material costing and customer quotation preparation.
• Helping resolve supply issues and ensuring materials are available to support production.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

Excel

Word

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

On-site work Stoke-on-Trent

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Junior Buyer

Training to Become a Buyer / Estimator

Location: Stoke-on-Trent Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working Pattern: Fully On-Site

Ready to build your career in purchasing?

Looking to develop your buying experience and learn new skills? This is an exciting opportunity to join our client's team in Stoke-on-Trent, with the chance to progress into a Buyer / Estimator role.

We're looking for a proactive, organised individual with some purchasing experience who enjoys working with suppliers, solving problems and learning how things work. You don't need estimating experience - just a positive attitude, attention to detail and a willingness to learn!

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting purchasing activities, sourcing components and obtaining competitive supplier quotations.
• Building supplier relationships and monitoring prices, lead times and deliveries.
• Managing purchase orders and maintaining accurate supplier information.
• Learning to interpret technical drawings, specifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Developing skills in material costing and customer quotation preparation.
• Helping resolve supply issues and ensuring materials are available to support production.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Some previous buying or purchasing experience, ideally up to two years.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP system.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A positive, practical approach, attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Willingness to work fully on-site in Stoke-on-Trent.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, electronics or cable assembly.
• Exposure to supplier quotations, purchase orders, estimating or material costing.
• Familiarity with technical drawings, BOMs or electronic components.
• A CIPS or other relevant supply chain qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.

What's In It for You?

• Group pension plan.
• Group life assurance.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after the qualifying length of service.
• Early finish on Fridays - start your weekend sooner!
• On-site car parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Your Next Career Move Starts Here

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your purchasing expertise, learn the technical side of estimating and develop a long‑term career in manufacturing supply chain, with a clear opportunity to progress.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.