Purchasing, Buying And Scheduling Manager

FT Recruitment are working with a growing manufacturing business based in Tamworth, who are looking to appoint an experienced Purchasing, Buying & Scheduling Manager to support their continued expansion.

This is a key role within the business, responsible for purchasing, inventory control, supplier scheduling, and the effective management of stores operations.

• Placing routine purchase orders generated through 95% Kanban system and 5% MRP scheduling for long lead‑time items.
• Maintaining Kanban systems and stock levels.
• Full responsibility for inventory control and inventory record accuracy.
• Setting up stock codes and maintaining re-order levels.
• Producing month‑end stock reports.
• Managing Stores personnel and taking ownership of the Stores environment.
• Raising Health & Safety concerns, completing risk assessments, and supporting COSHH documentation alongside the Production Manager.
• Issuing weekly rollover schedules for Control Panels, Chassis Fabrications, and GRP parts to suppliers to support just‑in‑time production.
• Chasing overdue orders and shortages with suppliers.
• Producing weekly shortage reports using the MRP system and Stores shortage board.
• Supporting sourcing of new products or alternative parts in collaboration with the Technical team.
• General administration duties relating to purchasing and stock control.
• Ownership of year‑end stock takes.
• Managing and maintaining a cyclic stock counting process.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare after 2 years’ service
• Schunk pension contribution after 3 years
• Weiss profit share scheme after 2 years’ service
• Opportunities for training, travel, and career progression
• Friendly and supportive working environment

If you are interested in this role, please apply within or call (phone number removed) and speak with Ria.