Job Description

About the Role

You'll be the crucial link between suppliers, production, and customers -- making sure materials and components are in the right place, at the right time, and at the right cost.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where your ability to plan ahead, build strong relationships, and keep things moving will have a direct impact on manufacturing performance and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Be Doing

Planning & Coordination

Develop and manage material plans based on forecasts, orders, and stock levels. Work closely with production, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless demand planning. Maintain and adjust MRP data to balance stock efficiency with production needs.

Supplier & Purchasing Management

Build strong relationships with suppliers -- ensuring quality, delivery, and pricing standards are met. Manage purchase orders from issue through to payment, resolving any pricing, quality, or delivery challenges. Negotiate locally for materials and services to meet cost and lead-time goals.

Inventory & Cost Optimisation

Monitor stock levels and make smart recommendations to reduce waste and optimise cash flow. Support cost reduction and lead time improvement initiatives in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with production, sales, finance, and customer service teams to ensure alignment across the business. Play an active role in supporting new product and solution development projects.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

Contribute to auditing and improvement activities in line with company standards and systems (IMS). Track key metrics including supplier OTIF (On-Time In-Full), inventory turns, and invoice performance.

What They're Looking For

Experience & Background:

3+ years in supply chain, logistics, or purchasing (manufacturing environment preferred) Proven track record managing suppliers and planning materials effectively Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP experience a real plus)

Skills & Attributes:

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills Excellent communication and negotiation abilities Organised, proactive, and comfortable working to tight deadlines Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset

Education & Qualifications:

Degree desirable but not essential CIPS Level 4 or working towards (advantageous)

Why Apply?

This is your chance to join a forward-thinking manufacturer where planning, efficiency, and collaboration are at the heart of success. You'll have real ownership, the ability to make a difference, and the satisfaction of seeing your planning translate into smooth, on-time production and happy customers.

If you're ready to bring your supply chain expertise into a role with real impact -- I'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hawick TD9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have experience of using ERP/MRP systems Would you be able to attend an interview in person at my client's site if selected?
Experience:

supply chain, logistics, or purchasing: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person