SAP-Savvy Manufacturing Buyer (Temp–to–Perm)

Terry Parris Associates; Marden; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Parris Associates in Tonbridge, Kent is seeking a Buyer on a temporary basis to support a growing procurement function, managing purchasing activity in SAP, and ensuring timely supply of materials for production and engineering teams.

The role requires strong accuracy, supplier management, and negotiation skills, with on-site work and limited hybrid flexibility; CIPS qualification is welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• SAP experience is essential for the role.
• CIPS qualification or willingness to work toward qualification.
• Ability to work in a small, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Raise, amend and manage purchase orders in SAP.
• Maintain supplier relationships and resolve delivery issues.
• Support cost-down initiatives and efficiency improvements.
• Analyse buying patterns and adjust order cover to meet demand.
• Maintain purchasing data with accuracy across SAP and manual systems.
• Support Engineering Change Notes (ECNs) and vendor performance reporting.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering and Industrialisation teams.
• Act as SAP Super User for the purchasing function.

Skills

Purchasing experience in manufacturing

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIPS qualification or willingness to work toward

Tools

SAP

Job description

Terry Parris Associates in Tonbridge, Kent is seeking a Buyer on a temporary basis to support a growing procurement function, managing purchasing activity in SAP, and ensuring timely supply of materials for production and engineering teams.

The role requires strong accuracy, supplier management, and negotiation skills, with on-site work and limited hybrid flexibility; CIPS qualification is welcome.