Production Buyer
Core
Procure direct materials and manage supplier relationships to ensure timely production availability in a manufacturing environment.
Role type
Production Buyer (IC)
Builds
Production schedules and material supply
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Purchase order management, Supplier relationship management, Inventory optimization, ERP/MRP systems, Freight coordination, Cost reduction, Supplier quality management, Technical drawing interpretation
Preferred skills
Large ERP platforms, Pronto, Manufacturing environment experience
Responsibilities
Manage supplier relationships and maintain accurate supplier records. Release purchase orders and production schedules in a timely manner. Ensure supplier acknowledgements, freight arrangements and goods dispatch requirements are met. Monitor material availability and proactively expedite orders to prevent production shortages. Maintain and update ERP data, including item masters, pricing, blanket orders and subcontract work orders. Support inventory optimisation, including safety stock, MOQ, EOQ and consignment stock management. Source, evaluate and engage suppliers to support cost reduction and operational objectives. Manage supplier quality issues, non-conformance reports and supplier performance activities.