Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Location: Ilfracombe

Buyer - Ilfracombe, North Devon - Up to £40,000 plus benefits

Melbreck Technical is working with a Global Manufacturing Business, which is looking for a buyer to drive supply chain excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys supplier management, fast-paced planning environments, and making a real impact on customer delivery performance.

As Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring materials, components, and finished goods are available to meet customer demand while supporting operational efficiency and inventory targets.

You’ll work closely with suppliers, production planning, customer service, engineering, and sourcing teams to keep supply moving and customer orders on track.

If you thrive on problem-solving, supplier communication, and continuous improvement, we’d like to hear from you.

Buyer

- Key Responsibilities

* Raise and manage purchase orders using ERP/MRP planning systems

* Ensure materials and components are delivered on time to support production and customer orders

* Monitor supplier performance and expedite late deliveries where required

* Maintain accurate supplier promise dates and order acknowledgements

* Support inventory and safety stock management to optimise service levels and working capital

* Communicate supply risks and delays to internal stakeholders

* Resolve supplier invoice and delivery discrepancies

* Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments

* Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across the procurement function

* Contribute to supplier onboarding and approved vendor management

Buyer - What You’ll Need to Bring:

We’re looking for someone with strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and the confidence to manage supplier relationships effectively.

Essential Skills & Experience

* Previous experience in a Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain role

* Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment

* Strong communication and negotiation skills

* Good analytical and problem-solving ability

* Experience using ERP/MRP systems

* Good Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills, including pivot tables/charts

* Ability to manage priorities in a fast-moving operational environment

Desirable

* Experience with Lean, PFEP, or continuous improvement activities

* Understanding of inventory management and supplier performance metrics

* Experience supporting OTR/OTP delivery targets

What You’ll Be Working Towards

Success in this role will include:

* Achieving On Time Request (OTR) and On Time Promise (OTP) targets

* Reducing overdue supplier lines and late backlog

* Supporting inventory optimisation and stock accuracy

* Improving supplier delivery performance and service reliability

Why Join Them?

* Opportunity to work within a collaborative global manufacturing environment

* Exposure to strategic sourcing and operational supply chain activities

* Career development and autonomy within the role

* Supportive leadership focused on continuous improvement and employee growth

* Involvement in Lean projects and High Performance Teams