Job Description & How to Apply Below
Materials & Purchasing Controller £35,000 Yolk Recruitment are supporting a leading manufacturing organisation in their search for a Materials & Purchasing Controller. This is a key role at the heart of the supply chain, responsible for both materials planning and day-to-day purchasing activity, ensuring stock and supplier deliveries align with production demand and keep operations running smoothly. You'll play a vital role in managing purchase orders, supplier performance, and inventory levels within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
If you're experienced in purchasing, materials planning, or inventory control and confident working with MRP systems, this is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of a critical supply chain function and make a real operational impact.
Key responsibilities:
Manage and process purchase orders efficiently to meet production demand using SAP and MRP systems Manage weekly forward ordering for long lead-time suppliers to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent shortages Review and validate supplier order acknowledgements, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal requirements Monitor overdue purchase orders, liaising with suppliers to expedite deliveries and escalating risks to Production Planning Communicate proactively with internal teams regarding material shortages, delays, and risks impacting production schedules Attend and contribute to daily production and supply meetings, providing updates on material availability and constraints Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, R&D, and Goods Inwards teams to ensure production continuity Investigate stock discrepancies, complete system adjustments, and raise replacement purchase orders where required Maintain accurate inventory records to support effective decision-making across purchasing and production functions This is what you'll need:
Proven experience in a materials, purchasing, supply chain, or inventory control role
Experience with in a manufacturing or production environment Experience managing purchase orders, stock levels, and supplier performance And this is what you'll get:
Competitive salary Early finish on Friday's
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