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SalaryBuyer / Planner
- Location: Outskirts of Lancaster
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: Competitive
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Buyer/Planner to join a well-established manufacturing company. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of materials flow, maintain accurate inventory control, and ensure timely fulfilment of customer orders. This role involves negotiating with suppliers, collaborating with R&D for New Product Introduction, and utilising MRP systems to optimise production planning.
Day to day of the role:- Analyse recommended orders, prioritise tasks, and validate quotes against budget pricing.
- Negotiate commercial terms and conditions, mitigating risks and ensuring Just-In-Time deliveries.
- Place purchase orders and create works orders through the MRP system.
- Balance demand and capacity across multiple manufacturing cells.
- Coordinate with quality, engineering, and operations teams to achieve 100% on-time delivery.
- Maintain a forecast to optimise stock levels while considering customer lead times.
- Develop strong relationships with suppliers to secure the best costs and lead times.
- Monitor purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
- Previous experience in Planning within a multiple cell manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in working with an MRP system.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Intermediate level proficiency in Excel and Word.
- Excellent problem-solving, data analysis, and multitasking abilities.
- Professional communication skills for interaction with colleagues and suppliers.
- Competitive salary.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Flexi time scheme.
- Early finish on Fridays.
If you are a self-motivated individual with a strong background in purchasing and a passion for driving operational efficiency, we would like to hear from you. APPLY NOW
