Job Description
The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of
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market leading brands; we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK
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and Europe.
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We are looking for a MRP Buyer to join our busy and growing organisation in Wakefield. As an MRP Buyer, you'll play a key role in
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ensuring that our projects are supported by the timely and cost-effective supply of materials. You'll use an MRP system to manage
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purchasing activity, monitor stock levels, and maintain supplier relationships, helping us deliver on customer commitments and
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operational targets. The ideal candidate will be proactive, with robust initiative and proven experience in implementing or
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setting up MRP systems.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Review and manage MRP system requirements to raise and maintain purchase orders.
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Ensure materials and components are available to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
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Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and resolve supply issues.
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Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms where appropriate, balancing cost efficiency with quality.
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Monitor supplier performance and expedite risks where needed.
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Track order confirmations, delivery schedules, and expedite orders as needed to meet business requirements.
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Collaborate closely with production, planning, and logistics teams to align purchasing activity with operational needs.
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Update and maintain accurate purchase order / vendor / material (Master Data) information in the ERP system.
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Coordinate with Goods in and Quality to resolve any issues with incoming goods through the NCR process.
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Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain function.
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Ensure compliance with company policies and purchasing best practices.
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Ability to contribute to inventory reduction initiatives to business requirements
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Key attributes:
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Ability to quickly adapt and take ownership of responsibilities
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Strong supplier management and relationship-building skills
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Process-oriented with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement
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High attention to detail and commitment to compliance
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across functions.
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Previous experience in a purchasing, buying, or supply chain role
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Confident working with MRP/ERP systems and comfortable analysing data to make informed decisions.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
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Negotiation and relationship-building skills with a solutions-focused approach.
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Organised, proactive, and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across functions.
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Capability to analyse usage trends, forecast demand, and identify anomalies or inefficiencies.
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Experience in managing vendor relationships, performance, and service level agreements.
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The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated
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equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil
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partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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