Found Description
Buyer / Planner
We’re partnering with an established manufacturing business to recruit a Buyer / Planner to manage the supply and planning of critical production material, based at their head office in Basingstoke.
This is a hands‑on role with significant spend responsibility, offering close exposure to operations, suppliers, and production planning – ideal for someone who enjoys ownership and pace without line management.
Key responsibilities
- Managing end‑to‑end procurement and supply planning for a core production material
- Maintaining inventory levels aligned to demand and production schedules
- Raising and managing purchase orders via ERP (SAP or similar)
- Sourcing activity including RFQs, cost analysis, and supplier negotiation
- Monitoring supplier performance and leading review meetings
- Working closely with manufacturing and logistics teams to protect production continuity