ROLE: Senior Buyer / Senior Planner
LOCATION: Suffolk
We’re looking for a proactive Senior Buyer / Senior Planner to take ownership of procurement, supplier management, and production planning. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong background in purchasing and materials control, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee procurement activities, ensuring timely placement and management of purchase orders to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Maintain and update MRP/ERP systems, ensuring data accuracy and responding promptly to exception messages.
- Monitor inventory levels to prevent excess stock and ensure material availability for production.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records for purchasing activities.
- Track and improve supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, and cost reduction.
- Develop and manage daily production plans and customer service reports to support operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with production teams to align material availability with manufacturing capacity, preventing delays.
- Actively participate in key operational meetings, providing insights and updates on supply chain performance.
- Coordinate engineering changes with suppliers and manufacturing teams, ensuring seamless implementation.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in supply chain planning and purchasing.
- At least 5 years' experience in planning and materials control, with a strong focus on customer service.
- Hands-on experience managing ERP/MRP systems (preferably IFS).
- Background in purchasing and planning, ideally within an industrial assembly environment, sourcing cast and fabricated metal parts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to process improvement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel at an intermediate level.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a commitment to driving efficiencies.
Education & Certifications:
- Degree or HNC in an Engineering-related discipline, or 5+ years of experience in an engineering/manufacturing purchasing/planning role.
- Ideally working towards full membership with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
For more information about this role please apply, or email Joel Aboagye on jaboagye@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.
Many thanks, Premier Group
For more information about this role please apply, or email Joel Aboagye on jaboagye@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.
Many thanks, Premier Group