Manufacturing Buyer & Stock Controller (SAP)

AMA Admin; Irlam; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with employer contribution

25 days' annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

On-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Aspion is seeking an experienced Buyer / Stock Controller in the Greater Manchester area. The role focuses on purchasing raw materials, packaging and site supplies, with hands-on SAP usage and close collaboration with production, logistics, finance and commercial teams.

You will manage stock levels, negotiate with suppliers and support forecasting to meet production demand, while building reliable supplier relationships. The role is office-based with standard UK hours.

Qualifications

• At least three years' purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on SAP experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Experience managing stock and purchasing production materials.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and communication.

Responsibilities

• Procure raw materials, packaging, and site supplies.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and terms with suppliers.
• Use SAP to manage purchasing data, stock levels, and supplier records.
• Monitor stock requirements and support production forecasting.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships; identify alternatives.
• Coordinate deliveries with site teams to ensure smooth arrivals.
• Maintain purchasing docs, MTDS and reports; track market trends.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Support wider purchasing needs across related functions.
• Attend supplier meetings, audits and industry events as required.

Skills

SAP experience

Purchasing experience

Stock control

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Job description

Aspion is seeking an experienced Buyer / Stock Controller in the Greater Manchester area. The role focuses on purchasing raw materials, packaging and site supplies, with hands-on SAP usage and close collaboration with production, logistics, finance and commercial teams.

You will manage stock levels, negotiate with suppliers and support forecasting to meet production demand, while building reliable supplier relationships. The role is office-based with standard UK hours.