Planner/Buyer

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

The Vacancy

We are always looking for exceptional individuals to join our multinational group of skilled professionals, and right now we are seeking to recruit a motivated and passionate Planner/Buyers. This is a 9-month fixed-term contract with the potential to become permanent. The role follows a hybrid working approach, so some onsite attendance will be required. In this role, you will be responsible for the procurement of specific material categories and managing vendor relationships. You will control planning parameters in SAP, determine batch sizes within inventory and transport guidelines, and ensure timely order placement and delivery performance. This role is critical to balancing inventory control with supply continuity to meet production and customer demands.

Key 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.

Experience, Skills & 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.

About Us

At Megger, our mission is simple yet powerful: to help people live confidently and work safely by harnessing the energy that powers our world.

We do this by designing and manufacturing high-quality, portable electrical test equipment that’s safe, reliable, and a breeze to use.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Their challenges fuel our innovation, and we’re proud to be a trusted partner, someone they can rely on to help them succeed.

As a global leader, Megger operates in over 100 countries and employs more than 2,000 talented individuals worldwide.

Our industry-leading 360° Customer Service goes far beyond products—it includes software, bespoke tools, on-site training, repairs, testing services, and expert consultancy.

We’re your all-in-one destination for electrical testing solutions and we’d love for you to be part of the journey.

Our UK headquarters is based in Kent, the beautiful Garden of England, offering stunning views of Dover Castle, the Kent coastline, and even glimpses of France on a clear day!

Please note: We’re not in a position as a business to offer visa sponsorship, so we’re unable to consider applications from candidates who require it to work in the UK.

Flexible Working at Megger

We recognise that flexibility helps people thrive. That’s why we support flexible working for all employees and welcome requests from day one of employment. You can make up to two requests per 12-month period.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

People are the heart of Megger, and their unique perspectives are key to our success. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to ensuring a fair, supportive recruitment process and workplace culture for everyone.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

At Megger, we believe in your potential — your ability to learn, grow and contribute in meaningful ways to our success as a leader in test, monitoring and data analytic solutions for the electrical power industry. We believe in giving you the opportunity, accountability, and visibility to do just that so why not see what opportunities we have available.