Buyer and Materials Planner

Buyer and Materials Planner Westbury, Wiltshire £35,000 - £42,000 per annum Our client is a specialist in a highly technical engineering and manufacturing sector. They are looking for a Buyer and Materials Planner to join them during an exciting period of growth! Buyer and Materials Planner Key Responsibilities: Source and purchase engineering components, precision-machined parts, electronic assemblies and general materials. Obtain quotations, negotiate pricing and terms, raise purchase orders and manage supplier relationships. Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules and purchasing commitments, resolving supply issues proactively. Review customer orders, engineering projects and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to identify and plan material requirements. Ensure components are available to meet production schedules, managing shortages and long-lead-time items. Monitor stock levels, maintain inventory accuracy and reduce excess or obsolete stock. Liaise with engineering to ensure suppliers receive accurate drawings, specifications and revision information. Support purchasing for prototypes, new product developments and repeat manufacturing. Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, stock and delivery information within the ERP system. Identify and implement improvements to purchasing, materials planning, stock control and supplier management processes. Buyer and Materials Planner Ideal Candidate: Highly organised and methodical, able to manage multiple purchasing ..... full job details .....