Materials Buyer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Materials Planner/Buyer for a well-established electrical manufacturing company in the Leicester area. The ideal candidate will have experience in materials planning or buying within a manufacturing environment and be confident using ERP/MRP systems. This role offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits including 31 days holiday and a pension plan.

Benefits

31 Days Holiday

Training

Health Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Early finish on Friday

Qualifications

• Experience in materials planning, buying or supply.
• Engineering or manufacturing background required.
• Confident using ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and manage suppliers.
• Maintain optimum stock levels.
• Liaise with engineers for material requirements.

Skills

Materials planning

Buying experience

ERP/MRP systems

Supplier management

Education

CIPS or equivalent

Tools

EFACS

Job description

Materials planner / Buyer

Commutable from Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Loughborough, Coalville, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Wigston, Oadby

£30,000 - £37,000 +Mon - Fri (7:30-4:30pm) +early finish on Friday (12:30pm) + 31 Days Holiday + Training + 4.5% Pension + Health Cash plan + Life Insurance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established electrical manufacturing company that continues to grow and invest in its operational capability.

Business is now seeking a dedicated Materials Planner & Buyer to strengthen its internal supply chain function, support material flow across the site and ensure that manufacturing output runs smoothly and efficiently.

In this position, you will work closely with the production, engineering and operations teams, taking responsibility for planning material requirements, placing purchase orders, managing supplier performance, monitoring stock levels and resolving any issues that could impact manufacturing schedules.

You will play a key role in improving planning accuracy, maintaining material availability and ensuring cost-effective procurement.

Candidates with materials planning or buying experience within a manufacturing environment are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Role

• Raising purchase orders, managing suppliers and maintaining optimum stock levels.
• Using ERP/MRP systems (including EFACS) to plan, schedule and monitor materials.
• liaise with engineers.

The Person

• Experience in materials planning, buying or supply.
• Engineering or manufacturing Background.
• CIPS or equivalent is REQUIRED
• Confident using ERP/MRP systems

Reference Number: BBBH263804

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Mark Wild at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.