Buyer Expeditor

Escape Recruitment is working with a growing manufacturing business to recruit a Buyer Expeditor to join their Supply Chain team.

This is a busy, hands-on role where you will be responsible for ensuring raw materials are available to support production, working closely with suppliers to manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, inventory levels and supply issues.

With significant business growth planned over the coming years, this is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

The Role

As Buyer Expeditor, you will play a key role in maintaining the smooth flow of materials into the business, ensuring production demands are met while balancing stock levels and supplier performance.

Key responsibilities include:

Raising and managing purchase orders for raw materials and components
Expediting orders and maintaining regular communication with suppliers
Monitoring supplier lead times and delivery performance
Managing inventory levels in line with agreed min/max stock parameters
Booking and coordinating supplier deliveries
Updating and maintaining purchasing data within SAP
Responding quickly to changes in production plans and material requirements
Working closely with Production, Planning and Warehouse teams to resolve supply issues
Monitoring forecast demand and ensuring materials are available to support business requirements
Investigating and resolving shortages, delays and supplier-related issues
Supporting continuous improvement across purchasing and supply chain processesAbout You

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys building strong supplier relationships.

Previous experience within a purchasing, buying, expediting or supply chain role
Experience working within a manufacturing environment
Good understanding of MRP/ERP systems, ideally SAP
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
A proactive approach to problem solving and supplier management
Good Excel and general IT skills
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment What's on Offer

Opportunity to join a growing and successful manufacturing business
Varied and fast-paced role with genuine responsibility
Supportive team environment
Career development opportunities as the business continues to expandIf you ae looking for a role where you can make a real impact within a busy supply chain team, we would love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed