Buyer

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of railway maintenance and refurbishment services is seeking a Buyer to minimize stock shortages and enhance efficiency. The role involves managing procurement activities and utilizing MRP systems in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a strong understanding of procurement principles and experience with MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement processes.
• Experience with MRP systems and stock management.
• Ability to resolve issues quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities efficiently.
• Utilize MRP systems for stock requirements.
• Solve problems to minimize stock shortages.

Skills

Procurement principles

MRP systems

Problem-solving

Fast-paced environment

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

Buyer Doncaster, South Yorkshire GBP21.87 per hour Initially 6 months

Opportunity:

Ford & Stanley Interim is partnered with a leading provider of maintenance, overhaul, and refurbishment services for railway rolling stock. This business specialises in heavy maintenance, component refurbishment, and modernisation, ensuring reliability and extending asset life across both freight and passenger operators.

To continue engineering excellence, they are looking to add a Buyer to the ranks who will be responsible for minimising stock shortages and driving efficiency through a business unit that is critical to the organisation s success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement activities, ensuring swift and effective problem resolution.
• Utilise MRP systems effectively, responding to push out/pull in signals and stock requirements.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the business receives a high level of service.
• Demonstrate a tenacious, problem-solving mindset to minimise stock shortages and drive efficiency.

Candidate Essentials:

• A strong understanding of procurement principles and processes.
• Experience working with MRP systems, including interpreting push out/pull in messages and managing stock levels effectively.
• Comfortable using ERP/MRP systems and other business-related software.
• Able to identify issues quickly and implement swift, effective solutions.
• Used to working in fast-paced environments with competing priorities.

Closing Date: Friday 27th June 2025

How to apply for the role: If you are interested in theBuyer position, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page.

Likely Job Titles: Junior Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, Stock Controller, MRP Controller, Inventory Controller, Supply Chain Coordinator, Procurement Assistant

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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