Overview
Materials Planner/Buyer Jobs in Redditch – England – UK at Staffing Match
Title: Materials Planner/Buyer
Company: Staffing Match
Location: Redditch – England – UK
Category: Supply Chain/Logistics, Management
Position: Materials Planner / Buyer
Materials Buyer / Planner Vacancy Join a thriving team where your procurement expertise makes all the difference. We’re in search of a skilled individual to lead our clients’ procurement operations, ensuring a smooth flow of goods and materials. If you’re seeking a role where your impact is felt daily, this position is tailor-made for you. Salary up to £36,000 per annum, depending upon experience plus
competitive benefits
package.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee all aspects of purchasing functions for goods and raw materials. Negotiate lead times with vendors and swiftly resolve supplier issues. Expedite orders to maintain production schedules, actively participating in shortage meetings. Review material quantities and promptly communicate any issues to management. Support business improvement initiatives through Lean and 5S activities. Strategically plan and execute material purchase orders to meet customer demand and company objectives.
Investigate and approve supplier invoice discrepancies. Drive supplier delivery performance through KPI tracking and regular reviews.
Experience
Required:
CIPS Certification (Or equivalent). Strong background in casting and machining, including subcontract machine shop management. Demonstrated experience in materials management and purchasing within a manufacturing setting. Proficiency in SAP. Familiarity with scheduling, MRP, MPS, and consignment stocking. Proactive
problem-solving skills
and initiative. Effective
communication skills
with all organisational levels and external stakeholders.
Ability to
work autonomously and collaboratively within a small team.
This position is based in Redditch and is easily commutable from Bromsgrove, Studley, Alcester, Droitwich, Alvechurch, Evesham, Birmingham, Solihull, Worcester, Kidderminster and Stourbridge. Ready to
elevate your career
?
Apply today
and be an integral part of our clients’ success. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Staffing Match who are operating as an employment business
