£35,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Liverpool, Merseyside
Procurement And Buying
Posted 8 days ago
Expires In 20 Days
Job Description
Location: Knowsley, Liverpool
Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE
Contract; Permanent
Hours: Mon-Thu 08.00-16.30, Fri 08.00-13.00, 37 hours.
The Role
The Materials Buyer will be a hands-on role, responsible for the procurement of all direct and indirect manufacturing materials, ensuring stock accuracy and availability. Reporting to the Purchasing and Materials Manager, this role will be vital in supporting manufacturing operations and driving continuous improvement projects.
As the Materials Buyer, your duties will include;
- Run MRP systems and place purchase orders as directed.
- Expedite purchase orders to meet production timelines.
- Update and maintain accurate purchase order due dates and records.
- Manage all purchasing documentation, including contracts, quotes, and supplier declarations.
- Identify new suppliers, negotiate favourable terms, and present alternatives.
- Resolve supplier invoice queries and maintain supplier and part details in the MRP system.
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels to support manufacturing output.
- Ensure on-time, in-full delivery (OTIF) accuracy.
- Maintain stock accuracy and the approved supplier list.
- Create and distribute monthly supplier performance reports.
- Ensure all QMS processes are up-to-date and correctly documented.
- Maintain records for all purchasing activities and ensure adherence to defined processes.
- Work closely with all departments, particularly manufacturing, engineering, stores, sales, and accounts, to ensure smooth operations.
As the Materials Buyer, you will have the following skills & experience;
- Have will have a background in SME Manufacturing and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Effective communication, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in stock control and MRP systems.
- Competence with Excel and other data management tools.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently.
- Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Angela Jay
angela.jay@pertemps.co.uk
01925 413958
Division 011
Pertemps Warrington
St. James Business Centre, Unit 2 - 5
Wilderspool Causeway
Cheshire
Warrington
WA4 6PS
01925 413 958
Recommended Jobs
Purchasing Administrator
Pertemps
£23,000 - £26,000 Per Annum
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Permanent
Posted 12 days ago
Ref 365204522
Purchasing Admin Assistant
Pertemps
£26,500 Per Annum
Southam, Warwickshire
Permanent
Posted 18 days ago
Ref 475107462
Strategic Buyer
Pertemps
£45,000 Per Annum
Birmingham, West Midlands
Permanent
Posted 28 days ago
Ref 041228834