Purchasing and Planning Manager

Recruitment South East; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment South East is recruiting an experienced Purchasing and Planning Manager for a growing, innovation-led advanced manufacturing business in East Sussex. This senior, hands-on role oversees production planning, purchasing and scheduling while leading a four-person multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years in purchasing/planning in a low-volume, high-complexity environment, with five+ years in leadership and a proven track record in production planning and

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' experience in purchasing and planning within a low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of five years' leadership experience.
• Strong track record in production planning and purchasing.
• Experience within advanced manufacturing.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• A resilient, adaptable and results-focused approach.
• A degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop a team of four professionals.
• Drive production planning, purchasing and scheduling performance.
• Maintain 95% on-time delivery to customers and from suppliers.
• Develop scalable systems and processes to support continued growth.
• Identify and implement operational improvements.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Sales.
• Contribute commercial and operational insight to strategic decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Production Planning

Scheduling

Purchasing Strategy

Supplier Management

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Purchasing & Planning Manager

East Sussex | Advanced Manufacturing

We are recruiting an experienced Purchasing and Planning Manager for a growing, innovation-led advanced manufacturing business.

This is a senior, hands-on position with responsibility for production planning, purchasing and scheduling, while leading and developing a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, support and develop a team of four professionals
• Drive production planning, purchasing and scheduling performance
• Maintain 95% on-time delivery to customers and from suppliers
• Develop scalable systems and processes to support continued growth
• Identify and implement operational improvements
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Sales
• Contribute commercial and operational insight to strategic decisions

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 10 years' experience in purchasing and planning within a low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environment
• A minimum of five years' leadership experience
• A strong track record in production planning and purchasing
• Experience within advanced manufacturing
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• A resilient, adaptable and results-focused approach
• A degree or equivalent experience

Some pre-arranged travel to customer sites, meetings and industry events may occasionally be required.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious, high-growth business and play an important role in shaping its future operational success.