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 strong 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 elevate 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 chance 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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