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Assistant Buyer
Worcester | Onsite | Manufacturing & Engineering
Competitive Salary + Company Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Fuel the Flow of Innovation – Join a World-Class Manufacturing Powerhouse
Are you ready to take the next step in your supply chain career? We’re looking for a sharp, proactive Assistant Buyer to join our high-performing procurement team at the heart of a global engineering and manufacturing leader. Based at their Worcester site, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the production lines never miss a beat.
You’ll work closely with planning, production and suppliers to make sure the right parts arrive at the right time – every time. If you’re organised, analytical, and passionate about process improvement, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Run MRP, Kanban, and JIT ordering systems to keep materials moving
- Monitor and manage supplier order books and delivery performance
- Tackle supply chain bottlenecks before they become problems
- Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve delivery issues and drive On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) performance
- Keep supplier records audit-ready and aligned with ISO standards
- Use ERP data to maintain accurate, real-time material plans
What You’ll Bring:
- Detail-driven and solutions-focused with a can-do attitude
- Confident communicator and relationship builder – internally and externally
- Comfortable juggling priorities and working to deadlines in a team environment
- Able to embody and promote Mazak’s values at every opportunity
Your Skills & Experience:
- Proficient in Excel, data analysis and Microsoft Office Suite
- Solid understanding of ERP systems and how they link to real-world operations
- Background in manufacturing or engineering environments
- Strong planning and scheduling abilities, with an eye for detail
- Experience with Microsoft AX is a plus
If you’re ready to make an impact in a globally respected organisation where precision meets performance, apply now and help us shape the future of manufacturing.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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6627722 – Dan Plimmer