Materials Planner / Buyer

Rise Technical Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in the East Midlands seeks a Materials Planner & Buyer to support internal supply chain functions. The role involves raising purchase orders, managing suppliers, and maintaining stock levels using ERP/MRP systems. Candidates with experience in materials planning or buying, along with a background in engineering or manufacturing, are encouraged to apply. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including training and pension.

Benefits

31 Days Holiday

Training

4.5% Pension

Health Cash plan

Life Insurance

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.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor materials using ERP/MRP systems.
• Liaise with engineers to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Materials planning experience

Buying experience

Confidence using ERP/MRP systems

Problem-solving

Education

CIPS or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (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: BBBH(phone number removed)

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.