Senior Buyer - Production & Manufacturing

OnTarget Communications; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

OnTarget Communications is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Manager to own and optimize the end-to-end supply chain, from procurement to supplier performance. You will collaborate with Operations, Production, Planning, and key suppliers to ensure material availability and cost-effective procurement, while building a resilient, scalable function.

The role requires proven leadership in procurement, inventory planning, and supplier management, with strong analytical and ERP/MRP experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, or Operations/Supply Chain leadership role.
• Strong background in procurement, inventory management, material planning, and supplier management.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to support business growth.
• Ensure materials are available to meet production schedules and customer demand.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Drive improvements in supply chain efficiency, resilience, and performance.
• Manage purchasing activities and strategic supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and service agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans.
• Build strong partnerships to improve quality, service, and cost.
• Optimise inventory levels while maintaining service performance.
• Manage inventory accuracy, stock control, and obsolete stock reduction.
• Resolve material shortages and coordinate recovery actions.
• Lead and develop the supply chain and purchasing team.
• Drive process improvement, automation, ERP enhancements, and Lean initiatives.
• Support business growth, operational transformation, and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Supply chain

Procurement

Inventory management

ERP/MRP

Negotiation

Leadership

Lean

Analytics

ERP Systems

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Keep Production Moving. Build a Smarter Supply Chain.

Are you a strategic supply chain leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, strengthening supplier relationships, and ensuring materials are in the right place at the right time? We're looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, planning, inventory, and supplier performance, driving operational excellence and supporting future growth.

Location: Chesterfield Offices, England

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior

Employment Type: Full Time - Employed

Workplace Type: FullyOnsite

Description:

As Supply Chain Manager, you'll take ownership of the entire supply chain function, ensuring material availability, inventory optimisation, supplier performance, and cost-effective procurement. Working closely with Operations, Production, Planning, and key suppliers, you'll play a critical role in delivering customer commitments while building a resilient and scalable supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

Supply Chain & Planning

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to support business growth.
• Ensure materials are available to meet production schedules and customer demand.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Drive improvements in supply chain efficiency, resilience, and performance.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage purchasing activities and strategic supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and service agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans.
• Build strong partnerships to improve quality, service, and cost.

Inventory & Materials Management

• Optimise inventory levels while maintaining service performance.
• Manage inventory accuracy, stock control, and obsolete stock reduction.
• Resolve material shortages and coordinate recovery actions.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and develop the supply chain and purchasing team.
• Drive process improvement, automation, ERP enhancements, and Lean initiatives.
• Support business growth, operational transformation, and cross-functional projects.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, or Operations/Supply Chain leadership role.
• Strong background in procurement, inventory management, material planning, and supplier management.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing supplier performance.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us?

• Strategic leadership role with real business impact.
• Opportunity to shape and enhance supply chain operations.
• Collaborative environment with strong growth ambitions.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Ready to drive operational excellence and build a high-performing supply chain? We'd love to hear from you.

To apply for this job you must have the legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship now or in the future