Purchasing and Supply Chain Planner

Prince Personnel; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing and Supply Chain Planner in Telford to manage supplier relationships, negotiate cost savings, and maintain MRP accuracy. Ideal candidates will have experience in a manufacturing environment and strong material control skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working option after probation.

Benefits

25 days holiday + stats

Enhanced benefits package

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Supply Chain Planner or Purchasing role in manufacturing.
• Computer literate with MRP and Excel proficiency.
• Effective vendor management and negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Drive cost-saving activities through negotiation.
• Manage inventory levels and maintain MRP accuracy.
• Ensure supplier performance meets SLA agreements.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation Skills

Material Control

Vendor Management

Effective Communication

Tools

MRP Systems

Excel

Job description

Purchasing and Supply Chain Planner

Location: Telford | Salary: up to £39k per annum (depending on experience) | Hours: Mon – Fri with Hybrid working available after probation | Benefits: Holiday 25 days + Stats + Enhanced benefits package

We are working with an established client based in Telford who currently have a fantastic opportunity to join their Purchasing and Supply Chain team. You will be maintaining the Materials Requirement Planning for the manufacturing site and build relationship with suppliers, negotiate cost-savings where possible, working in a fast-paced environment alongside internal departments to ensure the supply chain is smooth and to quality required. This role is more heavily focused on the supply of raw materials as well as managing other supplier contracts, so would be better suited to a purchasing and/or supply chain/ materials professional. Our client has a fantastic benefits package available offer a great team working environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers to develop and maintain relationships
• Utilise well practised negotiation skills to drive cost saving activities
• Place and expedite orders
• Liaise with internal departments over material lead time
• Ensure the company maintains a sufficient level of raw material stock at all times
• Operate company MRP system keeping SKU information accurate and updated
• Ensure accuracy of MRP forecasts and plans
• Work with suppliers and evaluate their performance and service level
• Supplier management and ensure suppliers are meeting agreed SLA’s

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a Supply Chain Planner / Supply Chain Coordinator / Materials Control / Purchasing / Buyer role within a manufacturing environment
• Must be computer literate and have previous working experience on MRP systems and a good level of Excel knowledge
• Previous experience of supplier negotiations and effective vendor management
• Able to communicate effectively with internal departments and suppliers
• Strong material control and forecasting abilities

Application Process

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We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we are able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

About Us

Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

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