Materials Buyer/Planner

4 weeks ago


Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom ACS Recruitment Solutions Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Materials Buyer/Planner to join our team at ACS Recruitment Solutions. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for purchasing goods, raw materials, and services to ensure operational needs are met.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create material requirement plans based on historical spare part consumption analysis.
  • Place daily purchase/call off orders to suppliers and follow up on their fulfillment.
  • Handle defective on arrival (DOA) and return component processes with suppliers.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and monitor supplier performance.
  • Highlight supply issues or constraints to production and advise on recovery options.
  • Collaborate with engineering and project teams to support new product implementation.
  • Communicate with supply chain, production leads, supervisors, and accounting to resolve process and cost issues.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and guidelines.
  • Monitor excess and obsolete inventory to maximize inventory turns.

About You:

  • You must be qualified to or working towards a Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) qualification.
  • You should have proven experience in a materials planning, purchasing role in a supply chain, logistics, or warehousing environment.
  • You should have knowledge and experience of ERP or SAP systems.
  • You should have a high level of computer literacy, including advanced Excel and Outlook skills.
  • You should have strong credibility, confidence, and personal skills to develop good relationships.
  • You should be able to work in a pressurized environment.
  • You should have excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders.
  • You should be committed to continuous improvement.
  • You should have excellent communication skills at all levels.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary up to £41k and a host of other benefits. If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for procurement and planning, please apply here or contact Kim for more information.



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