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United Kingdom , Coventry

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Purchasing

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30000.00 - 36000.00 GBP / Year
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A leading global manufacturer operating within a complex product and distribution environment is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join their operations team. This is a broad, hands-on role combining procurement, materials planning, inventory control and supplier management to ensure materials are available to support production and customer demand. You will play a key role in coordinating supply chain activity across internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring material availability while balancing cost, stock levels and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibility:

  • Plan, schedule and manage the supply of materials, components and services to support production and customer demand
  • Use planning methodologies such as MRP, JIT, Kanban, blanket orders and rescheduling to optimise supply flow
  • Ensure raw materials and production supplies are ordered accurately and delivered on time to support operational schedules
  • Monitor and manage inventory levels and safety stock, balancing service levels with working capital optimisation
  • Maintain and update material, supplier and planning data within ERP / MRP systems
  • Investigate and resolve material shortages and supply disruptions, implementing corrective actions where required
  • Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, operations and sales teams to ensure alignment with demand and installation schedules
  • Analyse supply chain and supplier performance data using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs and reporting tools)
  • Manage supplier relationships to resolve issues relating to availability, capacity, quality and cost
  • Support logistics, shipping and import processes, ensuring materials are delivered efficiently and in line with project timelines
  • Communicate with technical and design teams to ensure accurate product specifications and procurement data
  • Participate in supplier negotiations, identifying opportunities for cost savings and commercial improvements
  • Monitor supplier delivery performance and produce regular KPI reporting
  • Contribute to supply chain improvement initiatives and support new product or project introductions

Requirements:

  • Experience within a supply chain, materials planning, buying or procurement role
  • Experience working with MRP / ERP systems
  • Strong understanding of inventory management and supply chain coordination
  • Comfortable working in a cross-functional operational environment
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build effective supplier relationships
  • Confident using Excel for data analysis (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs and reporting)
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have:

  • Experience sourcing internationally (e.g. Far East suppliers)
  • Exposure to logistics, shipping or import processes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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