Purchasing And Supply Chain Planner

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing and Supply Chain Planner to join their team in Telford. In this role, you will maintain Materials Requirement Planning, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure a smooth supply chain process. The position offers a salary of up to £39k and a flexible hybrid working arrangement after probation, with a strong focus on team collaboration and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory days

Enhanced benefits package

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Supply Chain Planner or equivalent role.
• Must be computer literate with MRP systems.
• Strong communication skills with internal departments and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Drive cost-saving activities through negotiations.
• Ensure sufficient level of raw material stock.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning experience

Negotiation skills

MRP systems experience

Excel proficiency

Vendor management

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 and offers a great team working environment.

Responsibilities

• Working with suppliers to develop and maintain relationships
• Utilize 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
• Manage suppliers and ensure they meet agreed SLA's

Skills and 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

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier‑free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity. We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're 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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