Manufacturing Buyer | Sourcing, Negotiation & Inventory Control

Recruit4staff LTD; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on site parking

Company events

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contribution scheme

Modern environment

Job summary

Recruit4Staff are representing a leading manufacturing company in a permanent Buyer role based in Ludlow. The role involves ensuring on-time delivery, managing stock and supplier relationships, and negotiating with suppliers to maintain supply continuity.

The successful candidate will have purchasing experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, MRP exposure, and a proven ability to meet schedules. Driving is required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role - ESSENTIAL.
• MRP experience.
• Purchasing experience - ESSENTIAL.
• Experience working in a fast paced manufacturing business - ESSENTIAL.
• Proven ability to meet schedules.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Must DRIVE.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on time management and shortage escalation.
• Review stock and inventory control.
• Identify production shortages and escalate issues.
• Resolve invoice queries.
• Liaise with suppliers.
• Negotiate with existing and new suppliers.
• Onboard new suppliers into the company.
• Visit suppliers and audit against SLAs.
• Manage specific projects.
• Obtain accurate price and lead times of materials.
• Work to provided budgets.

Skills

Purchasing experience

MRP experience

Negotiation skills

Driving licence

Job description

Recruit4Staff are representing a leading manufacturing company in a permanent Buyer role based in Ludlow. The role involves ensuring on-time delivery, managing stock and supplier relationships, and negotiating with suppliers to maintain supply continuity.

The successful candidate will have purchasing experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, MRP exposure, and a proven ability to meet schedules. Driving is required as part of the role.