My client is a growing manufacturer of building products made primarily using steel and aluminium. They are growing at 20 YoY and require a Materials Controller/Buyer to join their team. Profile Experienced Buyer / Material Controller to manage purchasing, inventory and supplier relationships for a UK manufacturing operation, ensuring materials are available to meet production and customer commitments while minimising cost and waste. About the Role You will own end-to-end purchasing and material control activities: forecast and replenish stock, raise and manage purchase orders in the ERP/MRP system, monitor supplier performance, and work closely with production, planning and logistics to align supply with demand. The role requires strong commercial judgement, accurate data control and practical problem solving under tight lead-time pressures. Key Responsibilities Purchasing: Source and place purchase orders for raw materials, components and services; negotiate price, terms and lead times; maintain approved supplier list. Material control: Maintain target inventory levels using demand forecasts, production schedules and safety stock rules; perform cycle counts and support physical stock takes. Order management: Track order progress, expedite late deliveries, manage changes and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Supplier management: Monitor supplier on-time delivery, quality and cost; develop corrective actions and supplier improvement plans. Syste