Buyer / Stock Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

On-site parking

Pension with 4% employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Company events

Job summary

Aspion is recruiting a Buyer / Stock Controller for a Manchester-based manufacturing site. The role focuses on purchasing raw materials, stock control and supplier management to keep production supplied and processes running smoothly.

You will work with SAP, manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and support forecasting and planning across production, logistics, finance and maintenance teams. A proactive, detail-oriented communicator will fit well.

Qualifications

• Three years purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 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 across departments and across teams.
• Practical problem-solving approach with ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing raw materials including oils, chemicals, powders, cardboard, steel and plastic packaging.
• Negotiating supplier pricing, lead times and terms to secure value and 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.
• Coordinating supplier deliveries with site teams to keep arrivals organised.
• Maintaining purchasing documentation, material data sheets and reports.
• Monitoring market trends and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Supporting wider purchasing needs across production, maintenance and office functions.
• Attending supplier meetings, audits and industry events as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Stock control

Purchasing

Forecasting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Buyer / Stock Controller
Greater Manchester
Full Time Permanent Office Based

Manufacturing

ASPLIV

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 GBP32,000 GBP35,000, 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.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 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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