Planner / Buyer (Manufacturing)

Our client is the leading UK manufacturer and distributor of consumables in their industry and is recruiting a Production Planner / Buyer.

Reporting to the Purchasing and Operations Director. The role of the Production Planner / Buyer is to take responsibility for purchasing strategy, ordering materials and components, and working with vendors to ensure timely deliveries to the company's production sites.

What can you expect in return?

• 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
• Twice yearly Bonus Scheme
• Health and optional Pensions Schemes after a successful probationary period
• Free On-site parking
• Sick pay

37.5 Hours per week (Monday to Friday onsite)

Are you the right person for the job?

• A proven track record of procurement and excellent knowledge of Purchasing and Supply process
• Self-motivated with great organisational skills
• A proactive approach, able to solve problems, use your initiative and make decisions when necessary
• Demonstrable ability to understand and manage an extensive range of SKUs
• Ability to work collaboratively, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical strengths to work with sales and manufacturing trends in relation to stock forecasting and purchasing
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Speak Fluent English
• Full Driving Licence
• Strong IT skills including EXCEL as well as Maths and English skills are essential
• Only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered
• CIPS qualification an advantage

You will

• Ensure stock levels are optimised against product sales and production requirements
• Provide feedback to the wider business on pricing and changes that need to be incorporated to final product costings
• Build and maintain good working relationships with suppliers
• Monitor the status of orders and resolve any outstanding deliveries and/or invoices
• Maintain the approved supplier database and assist with the risk assessment of suppliers
• Attend supplier meetings.
• Production Planning

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