Packaging Buyer & Supply Planner

Whitworths Limited; Irthlingborough; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitworths Limited is seeking a proactive purchasing and supply planning professional to optimise stock and supplier performance in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You will review MRP outputs, manage supplier agreements, raise purchase orders and maintain accurate records across stock and deliveries.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with ERP/MRP systems and the ability to interpret data to drive clear purchasing actions.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, materials planning or a related operational role.
• Ability to interpret stock, demand and order data and turn findings into clear actions.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using ERP or MRP systems, with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to respond to changing production requirements.
• Clear communication skills and confidence following up suppliers, challenging information and escalating issues appropriately.
• A proactive approach, sound judgement and willingness to develop purchasing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP outputs and assess requirements against stock, orders and PO balances.
• Complete risk and stock cover analysis, identifying shortages and requirements for new or revised agreements.
• Recommend purchasing quantities and timings; place agreements within approval limits.
• Manage live supplier agreements; monitor quantities, dates and validity.
• Raise POs from approved requisitions and update delivery dates.
• Maintain purchasing records and coordinate inbound administration and order follow-up.
• Attend project and packaging meetings; maintain trackers and stock sheets.
• Assist with tenders, quotations and other purchasing work under guidance.
• Identify improvements to purchasing records and reporting.

Skills

Purchasing

Materials planning

Supply chain

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Data interpretation

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Whitworths Limited is seeking a proactive purchasing and supply planning professional to optimise stock and supplier performance in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You will review MRP outputs, manage supplier agreements, raise purchase orders and maintain accurate records across stock and deliveries.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with ERP/MRP systems and the ability to interpret data to drive clear purchasing actions.