Planner/Buyer

New Appointments Group; Dover; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Training and development programmes

Life assurance scheme

Employee health care plan

Health and benefits portal

Job summary

The Planner/Buyer role at New Appointments Group is a 9-month fixed-term contract based in Dover. You will manage procurement for defined material categories, control planning parameters in SAP, and ensure timely order placement and delivery.

This hybrid role offers 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, with an initial month on-site training. You will collaborate with planning, production and warehouse teams to optimise stock, Kanban and lean processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing buying role.
• Proven ability to manage supplier performance and resolve issues.
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (preferably SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• CIPS qualification or studying (preferable).

Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing functions including order placement, stock control, supplier negotiations and vendor performance.
• Collaborate with planning, production and warehouse teams to ensure 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

Procurement

Vendor management

SAP

Excel

Lean

Communication

Cross-functional teams

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job title: Planner/Buyer (9-month fixed-term contract)

Salary: up to 40,000

Location: Dover

Hours: Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Fridays!

Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home (your first month will be on fully site based due to training)

Role summary:

The successful candidate 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.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development programmes
• Life assurance scheme
• Employee health care plan
• Health and benefits portal

Key responsibilities would be:

• Manage all purchasing functions including order placement, stock control, supplier negotiations and vendor performance.
• Collaborate with planning, production and warehouse teams to ensure 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 and skills required:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing buying role
• Proven ability to manage supplier performance and resolving unforeseen issues
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (preferably SAP) and advanced Excel skills
• CIPS - qualified or studying (preferable)
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.