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Materials Controller / Buyer Location: Burton upon Trent Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £35,000 Office Based SF Recruitment are exclusively partnering with a client based in Burton upon Trent to recruit a Material Controller / Buyer to join the procurement and supply chain team. This role acts as a key link between suppliers and production and engineering teams, ensuring materials meet strict quality, cost, and delivery standards. Key Responsibilities -Purchasing and Order Management: Process purchase orders accurately in the ERP system, ensuring correct specifications, part numbers, and pricing for both direct and indirect materials. -Supplier Liaison and Negotiation: Communicate with suppliers to track orders, expedite deliveries, and resolve invoice or shipping discrepancies. -Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, support reordering processes, and use MRP data to prevent production shortages. -Technical Support: Assist in evaluating material specifications and quality standards -Data Accuracy: Maintain up-to-date vendor, part, and pricing information in the ERP system. -Cost Management: Support cost reduction initiatives by analysing market trends and securing competitive quotes from suppliers. Required Skills and Qualifications -1-3 years'' experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, ideally within manufacturing or engineering environments. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel skills) and ERP/MRP systems. -High attention to detail, ..... full job details .....
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