Junior Buyer

Brellis Recruitment Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brellis Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Junior Buyer to join a well-established manufacturer in Leamington Spa. You will manage procurement of proprietary materials, plan requirements, and ensure timely deliveries to meet customer demand.

You'll use MRP/ERP systems and SAP/Excel to monitor stock, maintain supplier data, and support cross-functional teams across operations, quality, and logistics. The role suits a proactive communicator with strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Experience in a fast-paced supply chain environment.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with external partners.
• Strong time management and prioritisation in manufacturing.
• Attention to detail and a practical, solution-focused mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor goods and services to meet production requirements.
• Ensure raw materials, components, and production supplies are ordered on time.
• Set up and maintain material data in the MRP/ERP system.
• Address material shortage issues and follow up actions.
• Communicate and escalate issues to stakeholders with operations, quality, warehousing, and transport.
• Generate data using SAP and Excel, creating pivot charts for KPIs.
• Liaise with design and engineering on drawings, descriptions, and codes.
• Raise and amend purchase orders and resolve invoice queries.

Skills

MRP/ERP systems

fast-paced supply chain

cross-functional teamwork

communication skills

external partner relationships

time management

attention to detail

MS Office (Excel)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Junior Buyer

About the Company

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of engineered components, supplying a broad range of industrial sectors across the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, the business continues to grow and is now looking to strengthen its procurement function with the appointment of a Junior Buyer, based at their site in Leamington Spa.

The Role

As Junior Buyer, you will be primarily responsible for the ongoing procurement of proprietary materials, components, and equipment. You will take full responsibility for planning requirements and supply chain management, ensuring timely, scheduled deliveries of goods that align with customer demand, and that stock levels are maintained to meet business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor goods and services to meet the production requirements of the company.
• Ensure raw materials, components, and production supplies are ordered accurately and delivered on time to support assembly, distribution, and installation schedules.
• Set up and maintain material, supplier, and planning system data in the MRP/ERP system.
• Gather the resources needed to address action items and follow up on all material shortage-related issues.
• Communicate and escalated issues as needed to stakeholders, working closely with operations, quality, warehousing, and transportation to resolve material issues and respond to consumption patterns.
• Generate data using SAP and Excel, creating pivot charts to support the department's key performance indicators.
• Liaise with design and engineering teams regarding drawing packs, product descriptions, and codes to ensure accurate procurement specifications.
• Provide administrative support, including raising and amending purchase orders and clearing invoice queries, while supporting other team members as required.

Skills and Experience

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Experience in a fast-paced supply chain environment.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate using an analytical approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with external partners.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good attention to detail and a practical, solution-focused mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel, including regular use of VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and basic formulas, as well as Word and PowerPoint).
• Positive, mature, and professional attitude; self-motivated, adaptable, and diligent.

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