At Escatec, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are a team of passionate individuals dedicated to designing and manufacturing high-grade electronics and electro-mechanical solutions for disruptive Industrial, Medical, and Transportation OEMs. Our commitment to innovation and quality is driven by our talented team, who work collaboratively to push the boundaries of technology. We value creativity, collaboration, and excellence, and we strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive and grow. Join us and be a part of a dynamic company that puts people first and is dedicated to making a difference.
We are currently looking for a hands-on Buyer to support our Supply Chain team in ensuring materials are available to meet production demand. This is a fast-paced, operational role focused on purchase order management, supplier communication, and expediting deliveries.
You will play a key role in keeping production running smoothly by ensuring orders are placed accurately, suppliers are engaged daily, and any issues are resolved quickly and effectively.
This role is ideal for someone with early-career experience in purchasing, planning, or supply chain who enjoys a practical, problem-solving environment and is looking to develop further within a manufacturing business.
Job Responsibilities
- Raise and manage purchase orders in line with production and customer demand
- Perform checks prior to releasing purchase orders to ensure accuracy and alignment with requirements
- Maintain accurate purchase order confirmations, including delivery dates and quantities
- Communicate daily with suppliers to confirm orders, track progress, and resolve queries
- Proactively expedite deliveries to ensure materials are available to meet production timelines
- Monitor and respond to material shortages, delays, and changes in demand
- Reschedule, amend, or cancel orders in line with business requirements
- Maintain accurate data within the ERP/MRP system to support planning and reporting
- Support the management of excess and slow-moving inventory
- Work closely with internal teams including Production, Planning, Quality, and Finance to resolve supply-related issues
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to support delivery performance
- Support reporting on supplier delivery performance and order fulfilment
- Assist with general purchasing activities as required by the Supply Chain team
Job Requirements
- Previous experience in a purchasing, buying, or supply chain role (typically 1–3 years)
- Experience raising and managing purchase orders within an ERP/MRP system
- Confident communicating with suppliers via email and phone on a regular basis
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Good attention to detail and accuracy when working with data and orders
- Proactive approach to problem solving, particularly in fast-moving environments
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Desirable
- Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Infor LN
- Experience in expediting deliveries and managing supplier performance
- Understanding of inventory management and material planning principles
- Wanting to develop a long-term career within supply chain or procurement
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Pay: £26,272.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Are you located within a daily commute distance of Lutterworth?
- How do you handle a supplier who is unresponsive or late when a production build is at risk?
- How do you prioritise your time to ensure deadlines are met?
- Talk us through your process for reviewing MRP before releasing a purchase order. What checks do you carry out to ensure accuracy?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
