Buyer / Planner

Buyer / Planner Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours per week Pay Rate: £14.62 per hour (equivalent to £28,500 per annum) Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Buyer / Planner to join their growing team on a temporary to permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing, materials planning, or inventory management experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and building strong supplier relationships. The Role As a Buyer / Planner, you will be responsible for managing purchasing and planning activities to ensure products and materials are available when required, while maintaining optimal inventory levels and supporting customer delivery expectations. Key Responsibilities Manage inventory levels for an assigned portfolio of products to meet customer and business requirements. Monitor and review planning recommendations within the ERP system, taking appropriate action where required. Raise purchase orders and work orders in line with lead times and operational demands. Liaise with suppliers to obtain order acknowledgements and delivery updates, ensuring system information remains accurate and up to date. Maintain accurate procurement data including supplier lead times, costs, and minimum order quantities. Identify and support cost-saving initiatives and sourcing improvements. Investigate and resolve supplier invoice queries ...