Senior Buyer & Supply Planner

SF Recruitment (Nottingham); East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement specialist agency is seeking a Senior Buyer for a critical role in a SME business based in Derby, UK. The successful candidate will create supply plans and manage purchasing of materials for production schedules. This fast-paced position demands strong communication skills and a solid background in procurement and planning, alongside data analysis and inventory management expertise. Join a dynamic team and contribute to maintaining effective supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Procurement and Planning is essential.
• Solid knowledge of data analysis, inventory management, and forecasting techniques.
• Highly organized with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop short, medium, and long-range supply plans.
• Deliver supply plans to support all Business Areas.
• Report on non-availability of materials and provide action plans.
• Buy materials and parts for production schedules.
• Assist with onboarding new suppliers.

Skills

Procurement experience

Data analysis

Inventory management

Forecasting techniques

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

A procurement specialist agency is seeking a Senior Buyer for a critical role in a SME business based in Derby, UK. The successful candidate will create supply plans and manage purchasing of materials for production schedules. This fast-paced position demands strong communication skills and a solid background in procurement and planning, alongside data analysis and inventory management expertise. Join a dynamic team and contribute to maintaining effective supply chain operations.