Procurement Planner

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in Northallerton is seeking a Procurement Planner to manage the flow of materials between production and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in procurement and supply chain management, be proficient in SAP and Excel, and demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities. This role offers a salary of £28,000 - £34,000 along with benefits. The position is onsite and involves regular collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail in data integrity and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Translate production plans into accurate procurement schedules.
• Raise and manage purchase orders ensuring quality compliance.
• Liaise with suppliers on pricing and resolve discrepancies.
• Track and expedite orders to solve supply chain issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to reviews.

Skills

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Experience with SAP

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Team player experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Procurement Planner

Location: Northallerton, onsite

Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 + benefits

As a Procurement Planner, you will be the critical link between production, suppliers, and planning teams. Using your experience in procurement and supply chain, you will manage the flow of materials, maintain SAP data integrity, and proactively respond to supplier or production challenges in a fast-moving FMCG environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Translate production plans and MRP outputs into accurate procurement schedules.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery and quality compliance.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, resolve delivery discrepancies and handle invoice queries.
• Track and expedite orders and proactively resolve supply chain issues.
• Maintain SAP records to reflect current and accurate purchase order data.
• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to supplier reviews and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure optimal material inventory levels while avoiding obsolescence and overstock.
• Analyse trends and forecasts to align with customer demand and reduce waste.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Customer Accounts, NPD, and Technical Projects.
• Attend regular planning and production meetings to support business operations.

Experience & Requirements

• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SAP (Accellos experience is a plus)
• Able to juggle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, reporting, and presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Team player with experience in cross-functional and international teams