Scheduling Buyer

Vickerstock; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Scheduling Buyer in Northern Ireland. The role involves managing material schedules, placing purchase orders, and ensuring supplier communication. Candidates should have 2 years of experience in manufacturing and competency in material resource planning and MS Excel. This is a full-time permanent position.

Qualifications

• 2 years in a similar role within manufacturing.
• Experience in material resource planning.
• Competency in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and optimise material schedules.
• Place purchase orders and track delivery performance.
• Maintain strong communication with suppliers.

Skills

Material resource planning

Strong communication

Competency in MS Excel

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a manufacturingbusiness on the appointment of a Scheduling Buyer on a full-time permanent basis. This is an excellent chance for a supply chain professional to gain experience in a manufacturing business who are recognised as one of the top names in their industry.

As the Scheduling Buyer, you will play a key part in the supply chain working closely with the dedicated production and procurement teams, ensuring that there is a continuous supply of critical parts and components to meet the demands of customers.

In your new role:

• Create, manage, and optimise material schedules to support production timelines and build plans
• Place purchase orders, track delivery performance, and identify risks before they become bottlenecks
• Maintain strong communication with suppliers to ensure accuracy on lead times, forecasts, and capacity
• Collaborate closely with production planners and engineering teams to align material requirements with build changes
• Drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements through effective supplier engagement
• Manage ERP/MRP data, ensuring accuracy in lead times, safety stock levels, and order parameters
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and scheduling functions

What you will need to succeed:

• 2 year's in a similar role within manufacturing
• Experience in material resource planning
• Experience working with MRPs/ERPs
• Competency in MS Excel

For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with our supply chain consultant Michael Irwin today!