Purchasing & Planning Manager

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Purchasing & Planning Manager
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Hailsham
Hours: Full Time- Mon-Fri
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Permanent

Syntech Recruitment are working with this high-end client who are looking to add to their team and recruit for a Purchasing and Planning Manager. They are looking for a Purchasing professional who has demonstrated a management track record in delivering value within a manufacturing environment.

Benefits:

1. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
2. Free Parking
3. Company Pension
4. A strong focus on staff development

Purchasing & Planning Manager Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and own the master schedule in line with customer requirements, including planning of work centres, raw material, and sub-contract operations.
2. Matching customer requirements with factory and supply chain capacity and identifying bottlenecks / requirements for new capacity well in advance of requirement.
3. Develop a supply chain capable of delivering to the master schedule with outstanding quality and on-time delivery and lead-time performance, including managing supplier scorecards.
4. Negotiate long-term supply agreements with suppliers as appropriate to protect against price escalation and ensure security of supply.
5. Develop and deliver strategic procurement initiatives to drive year-on-year price improvement in the supply chain.

Requirements:

1. Five years experience in a Procurement and Master Production Scheduling roles
2. Experience with using MRP systems within a manufacturing environment
3. Team Management skills
4. Ability to respond quickly to requirements and prioritising effectively
5. Attention to detail
6. 3 years plus Buying experience
7. 5 years planning and management experience

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