Manufacturing Buyer (6-Month Contract) — MRP/ERP Pro

SF Recruitment; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Buyer for a 6-month contract in Newton Abbot. This role requires expertise in operational purchasing, ensuring timely material and service delivery, and managing supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in purchasing within manufacturing, excellent negotiation skills, and proficiency in MRP/ERP systems.

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.
• Expedite and track deliveries, resolving supply issues.
• Maintain stock levels using MRP/ERP planning tools.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Supplier relationship management

Numerical accuracy

Problem-solving

Tools

MRP systems

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, SAGE)

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Buyer for a 6-month contract in Newton Abbot. This role requires expertise in operational purchasing, ensuring timely material and service delivery, and managing supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in purchasing within manufacturing, excellent negotiation skills, and proficiency in MRP/ERP systems.