Material Buyer

Michael Page; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Material Buyer to manage procurement and supply chain operations. This role involves overseeing purchasing functions, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely material flow in line with customer demand. The successful candidate will utilize their expertise in materials management and SAP to enhance operational efficiency. Join a dynamic team in Redditch and contribute to a thriving manufacturing environment, while enjoying a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

7% Employer Pension Contribution

Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan Cover

Death in Service Benefit of 4 x salary

Cycle scheme

Electric Car Scheme

10% of salary in shares after 1 year

Costco Gold Company member

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies

Qualifications

• Proven materials management and purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with scheduling, MRP, MPS, and consignment stocking.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all purchasing functions related to procurement of goods and raw materials.
• Actively manage Supplier Delivery performance through KPI's and routine performance reviews.

Skills

Materials Management

Purchasing Experience

SAP

Scheduling

MRP

MPS

Consignment Stocking

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Proven materials management and purchasing experience in Manufacturing.
• SAP experience.

About Our Client

Leading provider of mission-critical flow control and compression equipment and associated aftermarket parts, consumables, and services, which it sells across multiple attractive end-markets within the industrial, energy and medical industries.

Job Description

• Responsible for all purchasing functions related to the procurement of goods and/or raw materials as assigned, including order placement and follow up. Negotiate lead times with vendors. Resolves daily supplier issues.
• Expedite orders to ensure no delays to Aftermarket on hand requirements and stocking strategy.
• Maintains SAP system data with up to date and accurate purchasing data for materials that are assigned via MRP.
• Reviews material quantities and dates required determining accurate start and completion dates and communicates any issues to management.
• Supports and participates in business improvements including Lean and 5S activities as required.
• Plan and place material purchase orders to ensure that material flow to the Aftermarket is in line with the customer demand/company plan (MPS/MRP), with the use of schedules, consignment stock, kanban, and other order systems as required.
• Investigation and approval of Supplier Invoice Issues.
• Actively manage Supplier Delivery performance through the use of KPI's and routine performance reviews with critical suppliers.
• Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required within the scope of the role.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Material Buyer should have:

• Proven materials management and purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• SAP experience
• Experience of scheduling, MRP, MPS and consignment stocking
• Demonstrative proactive approach and initiative in problem solving.
• Ability to communicate and interface diplomatically and effectively with all levels of the organisation, external suppliers etc.
• Able to work on own initiative and as member of small team.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary between £40,000-£45,000 DOE.
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (Option to purchase 5 days after probation period)
• 7% Employer Pension Contribution
• Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan Cover
• Death in Service Benefit of 4 x salary
• Cycle scheme (After probation period)
• Electric Car Scheme (After 12 months)
• 10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment
• Costco Gold Company member, allowing employees to join.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies

If you are an experienced Material Buyer with a passion for procurement and supply chain management, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today to join our team in Redditch!