Buyer/Planner - SPEC

Vickerstock; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing business seeks a Buyer/Material Planner to ensure efficient production flows. The selected candidate will manage supplier relationships, schedule production, and engage in continuous improvement initiatives. This full-time, permanent position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity for growth within the supply chain sector.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health plan

Qualifications

• 2 years' recent experience in a similar supply chain position.
• Experience in the manufacturing or engineering sectors.
• SAP and/or Oracle experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Schedule the flow of production parts to meet daily manufacturing demands.
• Manage a portfolio of suppliers, fostering and maintaining strong relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance and reduce lead times.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Analytical Skills

Tools

SAP

Oracle

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Vickerstock are working in partnership with a global manufacturing business on the appointment of a Buyer/Material Planner on a full-time permanent basis.

As the Buyer/Material Planner, you will schedule the production of parts from local and global suppliers to meet daily production demands. You will order and expedite parts to achieve an optimum level of inventory to efficiently support production.

• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance cover.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Health plan.
  
  

In your new role:

• Schedule the flow of production parts to meet daily manufacturing demands.
• Interpret and implement Sales & Operations Plans (S&OP) to align supply with demand.
• Manage a portfolio of suppliers, fostering and maintaining strong, effective relationships.
• Release purchase orders to the supplier network in line with current demand forecasts.
• Provide suppliers with rolling forecasts based on the latest S&OP data.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance, with a focus on reducing lead times.
• Analyse stock levels in relation to Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to meet production and quality standards, while identifying cost reduction opportunities.
• Oversee pricing, scheduling, and implementation of Engineering Changes with suppliers.
• Lead tendering processes, supplier resourcing, and cost-saving initiatives.

What you will need to succeed:

• 2 year's recent experience in a similar supply chain position
• Experience in the manufacturing or engineering sectors
• SAP and/or Oracle experience is advantageous

For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with our supply chain consultant Michael Irwin today!