Buyer and Materials Planner

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Westbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private health insurance

Bonus scheme up to 10%

25 days leave + bank holidays

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd in Westbury, Wiltshire is seeking a Buyer and Materials Planner to support production through proactive purchasing and materials planning. You will source components, manage supplier relationships, monitor BOMs and lead times, and ensure stock accuracy to meet production schedules.

The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including pension, private health insurance and a 10% bonus scheme, with 25 days leave and cycle-to-work options.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, materials planning or supply chain coordination.
• Experience managing suppliers and competing priorities independently.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills; comfortable with spreadsheets.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably ERPNext.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase engineering components and materials.
• Obtain quotations, negotiate pricing and terms, raise orders.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules.
• Review orders and BOMs to plan material requirements.
• Ensure availability to meet production schedules; manage shortages.
• Maintain ERP data and identify process improvements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

ERPNext

MS Excel

Job description

Buyer and Materials Planner

Westbury, Wiltshire

GBP35,000 - GBP42,000 per annum

Our client is a specialist in a highly technical engineering and manufacturing sector. They are looking for a Buyer and Materials Planner to join them during an exciting period of growth!

Buyer and Materials Planner Key Responsibilities:

• Source and purchase engineering components, precision-machined parts, electronic assemblies and general materials.
• Obtain quotations, negotiate pricing and terms, raise purchase orders and manage supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules and purchasing commitments, resolving supply issues proactively.
• Review customer orders, engineering projects and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to identify and plan material requirements.
• Ensure components are available to meet production schedules, managing shortages and long-lead-time items.
• Monitor stock levels, maintain inventory accuracy and reduce excess or obsolete stock.
• Liaise with engineering to ensure suppliers receive accurate drawings, specifications and revision information.
• Support purchasing for prototypes, new product developments and repeat manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, stock and delivery information within the ERP system.
• Identify and implement improvements to purchasing, materials planning, stock control and supplier management processes.

Buyer and Materials Planner Ideal Candidate:

• Highly organised and methodical, able to manage multiple purchasing requirements and competing priorities.
• Proactive and forward-thinking, able to anticipate supply issues before they impact production.
• Self-reliant and confident taking ownership of purchasing and materials planning activities.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to balance cost, quality, lead times and stock requirements.
• A confident communicator, comfortable dealing with suppliers and working with engineers, technicians and management.
• Technically minded, adaptable and interested in understanding engineering components, products and manufacturing processes.

Buyer and Materials Planner Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, materials planning or supply chain coordination.
• Experience managing suppliers, purchasing activities and competing priorities independently.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with confidence using spreadsheets and business management systems.
• Experience within engineering or manufacturing, purchasing precision-machined parts or electronic assemblies, and familiarity with engineering drawings, BOMs and component revision control would be advantageous.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems, particularly ERPNext, and exposure to low-volume manufacturing or new product development would also be beneficial.

Buyer and Materials Planner Benefits:

• Company pension scheme.
• Private BUPA health insurance.
• Company and personal bonus scheme of up to 10%.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a varied and important role within a specialist engineering business.