CareerPlan

Value Stream Buyer

Bedford, Bedfordshire, United KingdomFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Purchasing materials, goods, and services for the Autogard brand to ensure operational needs, cost efficiency, and supply continuity.

Role type

Buyer (Value Stream)

Builds

Supply chain continuity for industrial power transmission components

Domain

Industrial manufacturing (metal fabrication)

Required skills

SAP, MRP, RFQ management, supplier negotiation, inventory optimization, cost reduction (LCC), metal fabrication industry knowledge

Preferred skills

CIPS qualification, engineering drawings understanding, import/customs knowledge

Responsibilities

Analyse and place POs based on MRP demand, monitor purchasing data in SAP, manage RFQs and negotiate with suppliers, develop new supply sources, run MRP reports and shortage reports, perform work order transactions, update production orders with material arrival dates, prepare works order packs, complete material issues and stock bookings

Seniority

Individual Contributor