MRP Buyer Wakefield

Whittan Group; Wakefield; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

33 days holiday per annum including B/

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work Scheme

Medicash Scheme

Job summary

The Whittan Group in Wakefield is seeking an experienced MRP Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. You will ensure materials are available to support production and customer requirements while driving cost efficiencies and supplier performance.

Experience with MRP/ERP systems is essential, and familiarity with implementing or optimizing MRP processes will be advantageous. You will collaborate with production, planning, logistics, and quality teams to optimise stock and process accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems is essential.
• Experience in purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyse data to support decision-making and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• 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 meet service, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supply terms to achieve best value for the business.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively manage supply chain risks.
• Expedite orders and align purchasing with production and planning teams.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

CIPS accreditation (or in progress)

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

Job description

The Whittan Group is the UK's largest manufacturer of steel storage solutions. Through our portfolio of leading brands, we design, manufacture, and install innovative storage systems for commercial and industrial environments across the UK and Europe.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced and proactive MRP Buyer to join our Supply Chain team in Wakefield.

This is an exciting opportunity for a purchasing professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring materials are available to support production and customer requirements while driving cost efficiencies, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Experience with MRP/ERP systems is essential, and candidates with experience implementing or optimising MRP systems will be particularly well suited to this role.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work closely with Production, Planning, Logistics, Quality, and Goods In teams to align purchasing activities with operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and material master data within the ERP system.
• Support the resolution of supplier quality issues through the NCR process.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain performance.
• Contribute to inventory optimisation and stock reduction initiatives while ensuring business requirements are maintained.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures and best practices.

Key Attributes

• Proactive and able to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong supplier management and relationship-building skills.
• Process-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage competing priorities.
• Previous experience in a purchasing, buying, procurement, or supply chain role.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and the ability to analyse data to support decision-making.
• Proven supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Proactive approach with the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience implementing, developing, or optimising MRP systems.
• Ability to analyse demand patterns, usage trends, and inventory performance.
• Experience managing supplier KPIs, SLAs, and performance reviews.
• Professional purchasing qualifications (e.g., CIPS) or working towards accreditation.
• Experience within an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environment.

The Whittan Group is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Hours

37.5

Competitive

• Competitive Salary
• 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays pro rata
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Employee discount scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Medicash Scheme