Procurement and Materials Planning Specialist

Team Jobs - Strategic Accounts; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is recruiting for a Materials Planning and Procurement Specialist to join a dynamic team in Basingstoke. The role involves planning and ordering materials, managing inventory, and collaborating with various departments to improve operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have experience in supply chain environments and be proficient in MRP/ERP systems, particularly SAP, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supply chain, materials planning, or stores environment.
• Proficiency with MRP or ERP systems, particularly SAP.
• Experience in aerospace, defence, automotive, or manufacturing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and order direct materials, prioritizing OTTR and OTD.
• Manage and report direct materials inventory weekly.
• Collaborate with teams to drive turnaround time improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

MRP or ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Microsoft Office (especially Outlook and Excel)

Job description

TeamJobs are currently recruiting for a Materials Planning and Procurement Specialist to join our client's dynamic and forward-thinking team based in Basingstoke.

Location: Basingstoke
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Rate: 15.83 - 23.08 per hour (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and order direct materials from internal and external suppliers, prioritizing On-Time To Request (OTTR) and On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
• Minimize shortages and past-due materials, achieving zero backlog.
• Manage and report direct materials inventory weekly (Raw, WIP, Reserved, Aging) to reduce stock holding and improve material availability.
• Collaborate with ERB Coordinator and Logistics Associate to order, receive, and issue materials to the workshop and relevant stakeholders.
• Attend regular cross-functional meetings with Quality, Engineering, Operations, Customer Management, and other teams to drive turnaround time (TAT) improvements and reduce customer escalations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational systems.
• Support timely material ordering and engineering change requests.
• Identify and communicate parts shortages, seeking alternative solutions and reuse opportunities.
• Manage a pool of rotable materials, ensuring availability meets operational standards and customer needs.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to drive measurable cost and time savings.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a supply chain, materials planning, or stores environment.
• Proficiency with MRP or ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in aerospace, defence, automotive, or manufacturing industries is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and lead process improvements.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel.
• A degree in a relevant field is preferred.

What We Value:

• Results-driven, collaborative mindset.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean, or 5S methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• People management experience is a plus.

Please note that drug screening is a part of the pre employment process.

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