Position Overview & Specifications

An exciting opportunity for a high-energy Purchasing and Planning Manager to join a fast-growing manufacturing business. We’re looking for a supply chain and planning professional with a demonstrated management track record of delivering value in a manufacturing environment.

Main Responsibilities

Maintain and own the master schedule in line with customer requirements, including planning of work centres, raw material, and sub-contract operations
Matching customer requirements with factory and supply chain capacity and identifying bottlenecks / requirements for new capacity well in advance of requirement
Develop a supply chain capable of delivering to the master schedule with outstanding quality and on-time delivery and lead-time performance, including managing supplier scorecards
Negotiate long-term supply agreements with suppliers as appropriate to protect against price escalation and ensure security of supply
Develop and deliver strategic procurement initiatives to drive year-on-year price improvement in the supply chain

Experience required

Five years’ experience in Procurement & Master Production Scheduling roles
Experience with using MRP systems within a manufacturing environment.
Team Management
Ability to respond quickly to requirements, prioritising effectively
Analytical, with excellent communication skills and attention to detail and the ability to work across the organisation

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Flexitime
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Relocation assistance
Sick pay
Store discount
Wellness programme

Schedule:

Flexitime
Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We have taken measures to create a safe environment in which to work, providing hand sanitizer, face masks and regular cleaning.

Ability to commute/relocate: