Buyer

AWD online; West Alvington; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AWD online is seeking a Buyer to own operational purchasing and ensure timely supply of goods and services. You will manage demand signals, MRp exceptions and supplier delivery performance while supporting safety, quality and environmental requirements.

You will collaborate with procurement, planning, production, engineering and finance to maintain accurate data and optimise supplier performance. The role also involves tactical sourcing, category strategies and contract execution.

Formación

• Experience using MRP systems and procurement processes.
• Data-driven approach with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP usage.

Responsabilidades

• Place, manage and expedite orders following MRP movements.
• Maintain supplier contracts and master data in the MRP system.
• Monitor on-time-in-full performance and shortages.
• Compile and present KPI reports and visual controls.
• Support tactical sourcing, category strategies and supplier contracts.
• Support supplier performance reviews and follow-up actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including planning, production and finance.

Conocimientos

MRP systems

Procurement processes

Analytical skills

MS Excel

ERP systems

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Educación

CIPS or equivalent qualification

Herramientas

MRP software

ERP systems

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

Buyer

An excellent opportunity to manage direct purchasing, MRP-driven orders and supplier performance, helping production receive the goods and services it needs on time and in full while supporting safety, cost, quality and environmental requirements.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Production Buyer, Procurement Officer, Procurement Buyer, Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Sourcing Buyer, Operational Buyer, Materials Buyer

SALARY

Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION

Plymouth, Devon, South West England – Fully Site Based

JOB TYPE

Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a strong opportunity to take ownership of operational purchasing and support dependable production supply. The Buyer will manage demand signals, MRP exceptions, supplier delivery performance and purchasing data.

Working across procurement, planning, production, engineering, finance and other stakeholders, the Buyer will help maintain accurate information and effective supplier performance.

The Buyer will also contribute to tactical sourcing, category strategies, supplier contracts, performance reviews and continuous improvement.

DUTIES

• Order Management and Expediting: Place, manage and expedite orders from multiple demand signals, following MRP movements and daily exception reporting

• Purchasing Data and Contracts: Maintain supplier purchasing contract information and master data accuracy within the MRP system

• Supplier Delivery Performance: Monitor past-due orders, shortages and on-time-in-full performance to support availability

• KPI Reporting and Visual Controls: Collate, report and update key purchasing performance indicators and visual KPIs

• Tactical Sourcing and Category Support: Complete tactical sourcing activities and contribute to category strategies and supplier contract execution

• Supplier Performance Reviews: Support periodic supplier performance reviews and relevant follow-up activity

• Continuous Improvement: Support improvement projects across procurement and supply chain activity

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with commercial, design, development, engineering, planning, logistics, production, finance, legal and external suppliers

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Experience using MRP systems

• Knowledge and experience of procurement, supply chain and commercial processes

• Performance and data-driven approach with good analytical skills

• Computer literacy across core Microsoft applications

• ERP systems knowledge and use

• Awareness of continuous improvement methodologies

• Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels

• Strong team-working approach and positive attitude to continuous improvement

DESIRABLE

• CIPS or equivalent qualification, or currently working towards one

JOB REF: AWDO-P15402