Tactical Buyer

Vickerstock are working exclusively with a major international business, recognised as a leading name in their industry with thousands of employees across the world. Our client are offering excellent benefits and more importantly, a path to develop your expertise and career in a supportive working environment.

As the Tactical Buyer, you will play a key part in the supply chain working closely with the dedicated production and procurement teams, ensuring that there is a continuous supply of critical parts and components to meet the demands of customers.

Buyer Benefits include:

• Pension - Minimum Employer 7% and employee min of 5% (salary sacrifice scheme)
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance - 6 times salary
• Total of 33 days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Discretionary bonus scheme 5% based on business performance

In your new role as Operative Buyer:

• Create, manage, and optimise material schedules to support production timelines and build plans
• Place purchase orders, track delivery performance, and identify risks before they become bottlenecks
• Maintain strong communication with suppliers to ensure accuracy on lead times, forecasts, and capacity
• Collaborate closely with production planners and engineering teams to align material requirements with build changes
• Drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements through effective supplier engagement
• Manage ERP/MRP data, ensuring accuracy in lead times, safety stock levels, and order parameters
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and scheduling functions

What you will need to succeed:

• 2 year's in a similar role within manufacturing
• Experience in material resource planning or buying
• Experience working with MRPs/ERPs
• Competency in MS Excel