Planner/Buyer

Job title: Planner/Buyer (9-month fixed-term contract) Salary: up to £40,000 Location: Dover Hours: Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Fridays! Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home (your first month will be on fully site based due to training) Role summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for the procurement of specific material categories and managing vendor relationships. You will control planning parameters in SAP, determine batch sizes within inventory and transport guidelines, and ensure timely order placement and delivery performance. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Training and development programmes Life assurance scheme Employee health care plan Health and benefits portalKey responsibilities would be: Manage all purchasing functions including order placement, stock control, supplier negotiations and vendor performance. Collaborate with planning, production and warehouse teams to ensure material availability and efficient booking-in of goods. Lead supplier performance management activities, including quality, delivery, and cost reviews. Drive inventory reduction and process improvements through lean strategies such as vendor consignment, Kanban and just-in-time. Support new product introductions and supplier audits to ensure supply chain readiness and compliance.Experience and skills required: Minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing buying role Proven ability to manage supplier performance and resolving unforeseen issues Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (preferably SAP) and advanced Excel skills CIPS - qualified or studying (preferable) Excellent communication skills The ability to work effectively with cross-functional teamsNext steps: If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements. If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie - Permanent Consultant on (phone number removed) or email New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles