Buyer and Planner
SUPPLY TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Walton Summit · posted 21 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Walton Summit, Lancashire
Category
Logistics and Warehousing
Buyer & Planner Work Location: On-Site in Preston , Monday
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.
- Thursday 8:30am
- 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am
- 4:00pm Salary: Competitive salary annual bonus Job Type: Full-time About the Role Join Supply Technologies as a Buyer & Planner and help ensure customers receive critical products on time.
Working within a collaborative supply chain team, you will manage purchasing, inventory and supplier relationships, using ERP data to support on-time delivery, optimise stock levels and identify sourcing and cost-saving opportunities.
What you will be doing: For the assigned portfolio of items, optimize inventory levels to ensure compliance with agreed customer stock holding requirements and internal inventory targets.
Issue purchase orders and work orders as per lead times to ensure delivery in line with internal & customer On Time Delivery goals.
Work directly with the supply base to ensure the necessary communication results in swift order acknowledgements and clear availability information, updating the ERP system to reflect the latest information.
Identify opportunities for sourcing improvements and cost savings, driving these opportunities through to implementation.
Maintain accurate system data, such as purchase costs, lead times, MOQs, etc.
Timely resolution to supplier invoice discrepancies, assisting finance dept.
as necessary.
The buyer will be responsible to submit TSS Declarations for importing goods to Northern Ireland.
What We're Looking For: We'd love to hear from you if you have: Experience in purchasing, materials planning, procurement, administration or inventory management.
Strong ERP system and Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with suppliers.
A proactive, adaptable approach and keen attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of inventory planning and supply chain processes.
Experience with customs declarations for moving goods from GB to NI is desirable.
Why join Supply Technologies? Established global business Collaborative team environment Opportunities for career progression Competitive salary and benefits Employee Assistance Programme Company Pension Scheme Health Cash Plan Holiday Allowance About Supply Technologies We believe in doing the right thing, acting with integrity and respect in everything we do.
We are committed to continuous improvement, always looking for better ways to serve our customers, support our colleagues and drive success. xwzovoh
We honour our commitments, communicate openly, and work together as one team, valuing diverse perspectives and helping each other achieve great results.
Ultimately, we put customers first while balancing the long-term success of our business, because together, we win.
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Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.
- Thursday 8:30am
- 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am
- 4:00pm Salary: Competitive salary annual bonus Job Type: Full-time About the Role Join Supply Technologies as a Buyer & Planner and help ensure customers receive critical products on time.
Working within a collaborative supply chain team, you will manage purchasing, inventory and supplier relationships, using ERP data to support on-time delivery, optimise stock levels and identify sourcing and cost-saving opportunities.
What you will be doing: For the assigned portfolio of items, optimize inventory levels to ensure compliance with agreed customer stock holding requirements and internal inventory targets.
Issue purchase orders and work orders as per lead times to ensure delivery in line with internal & customer On Time Delivery goals.
Work directly with the supply base to ensure the necessary communication results in swift order acknowledgements and clear availability information, updating the ERP system to reflect the latest information.
Identify opportunities for sourcing improvements and cost savings, driving these opportunities through to implementation.
Maintain accurate system data, such as purchase costs, lead times, MOQs, etc.
Timely resolution to supplier invoice discrepancies, assisting finance dept.
as necessary.
The buyer will be responsible to submit TSS Declarations for importing goods to Northern Ireland.
What We're Looking For: We'd love to hear from you if you have: Experience in purchasing, materials planning, procurement, administration or inventory management.
Strong ERP system and Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with suppliers.
A proactive, adaptable approach and keen attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of inventory planning and supply chain processes.
Experience with customs declarations for moving goods from GB to NI is desirable.
Why join Supply Technologies? Established global business Collaborative team environment Opportunities for career progression Competitive salary and benefits Employee Assistance Programme Company Pension Scheme Health Cash Plan Holiday Allowance About Supply Technologies We believe in doing the right thing, acting with integrity and respect in everything we do.
We are committed to continuous improvement, always looking for better ways to serve our customers, support our colleagues and drive success. xwzovoh
We honour our commitments, communicate openly, and work together as one team, valuing diverse perspectives and helping each other achieve great results.
Ultimately, we put customers first while balancing the long-term success of our business, because together, we win.