Manufacturing Buyer — 6-Month FTC

Butler Rose Ltd; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Butler Rose Ltd is partnering with an established manufacturing business to recruit a Buyer on an initial 6‑month Fixed-Term Contract. You will support day‑to‑day procurement, manage POs, monitor orders, and work with internal teams to ensure material availability.

Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years in a Buyer role within manufacturing/engineering, familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, and SAP experience is a plus. This hands‑on role requires supplier relationship skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role.
• Experience buying materials in manufacturing/engineering environments.
• Experience with MRP/ERP or purchasing systems.
• SAP experience is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and data management.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Raise and manage Purchase Orders.
• Monitor orders, confirmations and delivery dates.
• Identify and resolve supply issues before they impact operations.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to monitor purchasing and material requirements.
• Manage outstanding orders and act when deliveries are at risk.
• Resolve supplier queries on pricing, quality, delivery, and invoices.
• Maintain purchasing and supplier data in the ERP system.
• Monitor supplier performance on delivery and quality.
• Support supplier reviews and performance improvements.
• Assist with stock and replenishment requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet purchasing needs.
• Support wider Purchasing team with projects and process improvements.

Skills

Supplier management

Purchase order management

Inventory & supply planning

ERP/MRP systems

SAP experience

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CIPS Level 3

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Butler Rose Ltd is partnering with an established manufacturing business to recruit a Buyer on an initial 6‑month Fixed-Term Contract. You will support day‑to‑day procurement, manage POs, monitor orders, and work with internal teams to ensure material availability.

Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years in a Buyer role within manufacturing/engineering, familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, and SAP experience is a plus. This hands‑on role requires supplier relationship skills and attention to detail.