Procurement & Supply Planner

Procurement & Supply Planner Location: High Wycombe Salary: Around £45,000 p.a. DOE Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm, 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension, healthcare and life insurance after 1 year We’re looking for an experienced Procurement & Supply Planner to join a growing business based in High Wycombe. This would suit someone with around 5–6 years’ experience within purchasing, procurement or supply chain who enjoys a hands-on role managing suppliers, stock levels and purchasing requirements. This is not a management position, but you will take ownership of your own purchasing activity and work closely with teams across the business. Key Responsibilities of the Procurement & Supply Planner: * Manage the purchasing of materials, components and equipment * Raise and manage purchase orders through to delivery * Work closely with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times and availability * Negotiate pricing, payment terms and supply arrangements * Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers * Source and assess new suppliers when required * Monitor supplier performance, delivery times and quality * Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information * Plan purchasing requirements based on customer demand, forecasts and stock levels * Monitor inventory levels and help minimise excess or obsolete stock * Expedite urgent orders and resolve any supply or delivery issues * Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations and Finance * Support cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives * Produce purchasing and supplier performance reports Key Requirements of the Procurement & Supply Planner: * Around 5–6 years’ experience within purchasing, procurement or supply chain * Ideally experience within a manufacturing, engineering, electronics or similar environment * Strong supplier management and negotiation experience * Good understanding of stock control, inventory and demand planning * Experience using ERP or MRP systems * Confident working with purchasing data, forecasts and supplier performance * Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail * Commercially aware with a practical approach to problem solving * Confident communicating with suppliers and internal teams * CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS would be advantageous but is not essential * Full driving licence and own car for occasional supplier visits

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