Hybrid Planner/Buyer | 9‑Month Contract | SAP/Lean

Megger Instruments Limited; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Megger is seeking a Planner/Buyer on a 9-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working in the UK. You will procure for specific material categories, set planning parameters in SAP, determine batch sizes, and ensure timely orders and delivery performance to balance inventory with supply continuity.

Join a multinational team and drive supplier performance, cost reductions and lean improvements, supporting new product introductions and supplier audits while collaborating with planning, production

Qualifications

• CIPS – qualified or studying (preferable).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing buying role.
• Proven ability to manage supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, and cost issues.
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (preferably SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing functions, including order placement, stock control, supplier negotiations, and vendor performance.
• Collaborate with planning, production, and warehouse teams to ensure timely material availability and efficient booking-in of goods.
• Lead supplier performance management activities, including quality, delivery, and cost reviews.
• Drive inventory reduction and process improvements through lean strategies such as vendor consignment, Kanban, and just-in-time.
• Support new product introductions and supplier audits to ensure supply chain readiness and compliance.

Skills

Supplier management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

CIPS – qualified or studying

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Megger is seeking a Planner/Buyer on a 9-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working in the UK. You will procure for specific material categories, set planning parameters in SAP, determine batch sizes, and ensure timely orders and delivery performance to balance inventory with supply continuity.

Join a multinational team and drive supplier performance, cost reductions and lean improvements, supporting new product introductions and supplier audits while collaborating with planning, production