Materials Planner / Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Materials Planner/Buyer to enhance the internal supply chain function. You will manage suppliers, raise purchase orders, and ensure optimum stock levels through effective planning and monitoring. Candidates with a background in materials planning or procurement in a manufacturing setting are encouraged to apply. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including training and a pension plan.

Benefits

31 Days Holiday

Training

4.5% Pension

Health Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in materials planning or buying within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and stock management is required.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and manage suppliers.
• Maintain optimum stock levels.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor materials using ERP/MRP systems.

Skills

Materials planning experience

Supplier management

ERP/MRP experience

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.