Vickerstock are working in partnership with a heavy manufacturing business on the appointment of a Scheduling Buyer on a full-time permanent basis. This is an excellent chance for a supply chain professioanal to gain experience in a manufacturing business who are recognised as one of the top names in their industry.

As the Scheduling Buyer, you will play a key part in the supply chain working closely with the dedicated production and procurement teams, ensuring that there is a continuous supply of critical parts and components to meet the demands of customers.

In your new role:

• Create, manage, and optimise material schedules to support production timelines and build plans
• Place purchase orders, track delivery performance, and identify risks before they become bottlenecks
• Maintain strong communication with suppliers to ensure accuracy on lead times, forecasts, and capacity
• Collaborate closely with production planners and engineering teams to align material requirements with build changes
• Drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements through effective supplier engagement
• Manage ERP/MRP data, ensuring accuracy in lead times, safety stock levels, and order parameters
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and scheduling functions

What you will need to succeed:

• 2 year's in a similar role within manufacturing
• Experience in material resource planning
• Experience working with MRPs/ERPs
• Competency in MS Excel

For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with our supply chain consultant Michael Irwin today!