MRP Buyer – Manufacturing Supply Chain & Negotiations

Whittan Group; Wakefield; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

33 days holiday per annum including BH

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work Scheme

Medicash Scheme

Zusammenfassung

The Whittan Group, the UK's largest manufacturer of steel storage solutions, is seeking an experienced MRP Buyer in Wakefield. You will manage MRP-driven purchasing to support production and customer needs, while driving supplier performance and cost efficiency.

Candidates should have strong MRP/ERP experience, a proactive mindset, and a track record in manufacturing procurement. The role offers a structured supply chain environment and growth opportunities within the business.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in purchasing/procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems is essential.
• CIPS qualification or working towards accreditation is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Manage and review MRP system requirements to generate and maintain purchase orders.
• Ensure materials and components are available to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure service, quality, and delivery expectations are met.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supply terms to achieve best value for the business.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively manage supply chain risks.
• Track order confirmations and delivery schedules, expediting orders where required.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Logistics, Quality, and Goods In teams to align purchasing activities with operations.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and material master data within the ERP system.
• Support the resolution of supplier quality issues through NCR processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain performance.
• Contribute to inventory optimisation and stock reduction while maintaining business requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures and best practices.

Kenntnisse

MRP/ERP

Supplier mgmt

Negotiation

Data analysis

Excel

Procurement

Supply chain

Ausbildung

CIPS accreditation in progress

Tools

ERP system

Jobbeschreibung

The Whittan Group, the UK's largest manufacturer of steel storage solutions, is seeking an experienced MRP Buyer in Wakefield. You will manage MRP-driven purchasing to support production and customer needs, while driving supplier performance and cost efficiency.

Candidates should have strong MRP/ERP experience, a proactive mindset, and a track record in manufacturing procurement. The role offers a structured supply chain environment and growth opportunities within the business.