Interim Senior Buyer / Lead Buyer

Immediate start and opportunity

• Immediate start available!
• Chance to gain hands on experience in a fast paced environment!

About Our Client

The company is a well-established organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector. They are a medium-sized business with a focus on delivering high-quality products and efficient supply chain solutions.

Job Description

• Manage day to day purchasing for stocked items and customer specific orders.
• Maintain accurate MRP data, update demand information, and release purchase orders in line with stock requirements.
• Chase and expedite suppliers to ensure timely delivery, resolving any delays, shortages, or quality issues.
• Monitor stock levels, shortages, overstocks, and replenishment triggers, taking proactive action to maintain product availability.
• Work closely with Sales, Warehouse, and Goods In teams to support daily operational needs and improve inbound material flow.
• Maintain high levels of data accuracy within the ERP/MRP system and produce simple purchasing or KPI updates as required.
• Support continuous improvement of purchasing and inbound processes within a fast paced distribution environment.
• Monitor supplier performance from an operational perspective and escalate recurring issues when necessary.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Senior Buyer / Lead Buyer should have:

• Proven experience in hands on purchasing within a distribution, manufacturing, engineering, or similar environment.
• Confident managing day to day buying tasks including raising POs, expediting suppliers, and resolving delivery issues quickly.
• Strong understanding of operational stock control and working with MRP/ERP systems.
• Good Excel skills and the ability to maintain accurate purchasing and stock data.
• Able to work calmly and accurately in a fast paced, changing operational environment.
• Clear communicator who can work closely with Sales, Warehouse, and Goods In teams.
• Practical, organised, and proactive in maintaining strong stock availability.

What's on Offer

• Daily rate of GBP £300.00 to GBP £400.00.
• Temporary position offering valuable experience in a key role.
• Opportunity to work within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Based in Luton, with a professional and focused work environment.

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as an Interim Senior Buyer / Lead Buyer in Luton, apply today to join a respected organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector.