Senior SAP Buyer - Manufacturing BOMs (Direct Procurement)

Pontoon; England; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontoon is recruiting for a Senior Operational Buyer (Direct Procurement) to support a manufacturing operation on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on hands-on procurement in the production environment, with SAP PO management and close collaboration with planning and engineering teams.

You will drive supplier performance, manage BOMs, and ensure timely material availability while maintaining compliance with purchasing policies.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Operational Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Delivery Buyer.
• Strong SAP experience gained within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Purchasing experience supporting production and manufacturing operations.
• Supplier management and relationship management experience.
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier deliveries and material availability.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse procurement data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• You will come from Aerospace, defence, automotive or engineering/manufacturing in particular.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities to support manufacturing and production requirements.
• Create, manage, and expedite purchase orders through SAP.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery and performance.
• Manage material supply against Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Proactively resolve supply chain issues and material shortages.
• Support production schedules and operational requirements.
• Analyse procurement and supplier performance data.
• Collaborate effectively with planning, operations, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.

Job description

Pontoon is recruiting for a Senior Operational Buyer (Direct Procurement) to support a manufacturing operation on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on hands-on procurement in the production environment, with SAP PO management and close collaboration with planning and engineering teams.

You will drive supplier performance, manage BOMs, and ensure timely material availability while maintaining compliance with purchasing policies.