Manufacturing Buyer — 6-Month Contract

SF Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Buyer for a 6-month contract in Devon and Torbay. The role involves ownership of operational purchasing activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials and components, and maintaining optimal stock levels. Applicants should have purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment and be familiar with MRP/ERP systems like SAP and Oracle. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing or supply-chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Expedite and track deliveries, resolving supply issues quickly.
• Maintain stock levels using MRP/ERP planning tools.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Supplier relationship management

Numerical accuracy

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

Oracle

SAGE

Epicor

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Buyer for a 6-month contract in Devon and Torbay. The role involves ownership of operational purchasing activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials and components, and maintaining optimal stock levels. Applicants should have purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment and be familiar with MRP/ERP systems like SAP and Oracle. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.