Supply Chain and Production Buyer in Kempston, Bedford

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Supply Chain and Production Buyer

Role Purpose

To take ownership of the day-to-day purchasing of components, materials and services, ensuring reliable supply, competitive commercial terms and effective supplier performance in support of manufacturing and customer requirements.

Reporting to the Supply Chain & Production Manager, the Supply Chain & Production Buyer combines experienced commercial purchasing and supplier management with practical, hands-on order processing and operational administration. The role operates within agreed purchasing authority and does not own production or material requirements for planning.

Functional Scope

End-to-end purchasing components, materials, and services against approved business requirements.

Supplier sourcing, quotation analysis, negotiation, and ongoing supplier relationship management.

Purchase order processing, expediting, delivery resolution, and the raising of production orders as required.

Accurate ERP/MRP transactions, purchasing records, order confirmations, and relevant operational information.

Liaise with Production, Stores, Manufacturing Engineer and Quality Inspector to protect material availability and resolve issues.

Commercial improvement, supply risk identification and escalation to Supply Chain and Production Manager 

Key Accountabilities

Purchasing Execution and Material Supply

Supplier Management and Commercial Performance

Production Orders, Systems and Operational Control

Cross Functional Coordination & Issue Resolution

Cost, Risk and Continual Improvement.

Essential Skills –

Hands on purchasing/buying experience in a manufacturing experience

Experience of negotiating  supplier prices, lead times and commercial terms.

Proficiency with ERP/MRP purchasing transactions

Strong supplier communication, problem solving and ability to manage priorities