Materials Buyer & Expeditor - Manufacturing

Nationwide Recruitment Service & HR Careers; Crewe; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Recruitment Service & HR Careers in the Staffordshire/Crewe border area is seeking an experienced Materials Buyer / Purchasing Coordinator for a manufacturing environment to help keep production moving, manage supplier performance and ensure timely deliveries. You will raise purchase orders, expedit e, work with planning and suppliers using MRP/ERP, and contribute to stock control and cost improvements in a high‑volume operation with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in materials buying or purchasing within manufacturing.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and reading demand and stock data.
• Strong supplier communication, chasing and expediting delivery dates.
• Good organisational skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to work onsite in the Crewe/Staffordshire area.

Responsibilities

• Raise, update and manage purchase orders on time.
• Expedite suppliers and confirm delivery dates.
• Use MRP/ERP data to support buying decisions.
• Maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Support stock availability and contribute to cost improvements.

Skills

Materials buying

Purchasing coordination

Supplier communication

ERP/MRP systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Nationwide Recruitment Service & HR Careers in the Staffordshire/Crewe border area is seeking an experienced Materials Buyer / Purchasing Coordinator for a manufacturing environment to help keep production moving, manage supplier performance and ensure timely deliveries. You will raise purchase orders, expedit e, work with planning and suppliers using MRP/ERP, and contribute to stock control and cost improvements in a high‑volume operation with strong benefits.