Engineering Buyer & Materials Planner (Growth Role)

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

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.