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Buyer / Stock Controller
Greater Manchester
Full Time | Permanent | Office Based
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Are you an experienced Buyer or Purchasing professional with a background in manufacturing? Do you have hands-on SAP experience and enjoy a varied role combining purchasing, supplier management and stock control?
Aspion Search are supporting an established manufacturer in their search for a Buyer / Stock Controller to join their team in Irlam.
With over 50 years in business, this manufacturer offers a supportive working environment, strong staff retention and opportunities to develop. You’ll play a key role in keeping production supplied, managing stock and building reliable supplier relationships.
The Role
Reporting to the Lead Planner & Supply Chain Manager, you will manage the purchasing of raw materials, packaging and site supplies, working closely with production, logistics, commercial and finance teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Purchasing raw materials, including oils, chemicals and powders, alongside cardboard, steel and plastic packaging.
- Negotiating supplier pricing, lead times and supply terms to achieve value and maintain reliable supply.
- Using SAP to manage purchasing information, stock levels, pricing and supplier records.
- Monitoring stock requirements and supporting forecasting to meet production demand.
- Building relationships with existing suppliers and identifying alternative sources of supply.
- Coordinating supplier deliveries with site teams to keep arrivals organised.
- Maintaining accurate purchasing documentation, material data sheets and reports.
- Monitoring market trends and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Supporting wider purchasing requirements across production, maintenance and office functions.
- Attending supplier meetings, audits and industry events as required.
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About You
- At least three years’ purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven SAP experience is a huge advantage.
- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Experience managing stock and purchasing a range of production materials.
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail and spreadsheet skills.
- Confident communication skills and the ability to work across different departments.
- A practical approach to problem solving, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
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What’s on Offer
- Salary of £32,000–£35,000, depending on experience.
- Monday to Thursday, 7:30am–4:00pm, with a 3:15pm finish on Fridays.
- Some flexibility around working hours may be considered for the right person.
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- Pension with a 4% employer contribution.
- On-site parking.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Summer and Christmas company events.
- Structured support through one-to-one training and shadowing.
- Opportunities for growth and development.
If you’re looking for a varied purchasing role where you can make an impact and develop within an established manufacturing business, apply today with your CV.
To contact me directly: Jasmine Williams | Commercial Director 07736 292745
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