A fantastic opportunity for a Buyer & Supply Chain Planner has arisen to join a leading global manufacturing organisation operating within a highly regulated, security‑critical sector. This is a great chance to work within a specialist Planning & Supply Chain function, managing a high‑value materials portfolio that directly supports complex print and production operations.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a multifaceted supply chain environment, enjoys taking ownership of supplier performance, and is confident managing end‑to‑end planning, sourcing, and inventory control.
Role - Buyer & Supply Chain Planner
Location - Basingstoke (hybrid working)
Type - Permanent position
Salary - £40,000-£48,000 + benefits
Key responsibilities of the Buyer & Supply Chain Planner include, but are not limited to:
- Owning and managing the programme, ensuring robust sourcing aligned to the strategic category plan.
- Maintaining and updating the Manufacturing Production Schedule (MPS), ensuring alignment between supply, forecast, and operational requirements.
- Monitoring and managing stock levels, raising purchase orders, maintaining supplier communication and ensuring continuity of supply.
- Driving SAP paper part‑number creation to ensure materials can be ordered well ahead of operational need.
- Carrying out quote analysis and presenting recommendations that balance cost, availability, and quality for bids and proposals.
- Raising and managing paper purchase orders with approved suppliers and maintaining accurate delivery data in SAP.
- Creating and maintaining orders and keeping documentation updated as orders progress through the supply chain.
- Building strong supplier relationships to optimise performance, improve value for money, and ensure reliability of supply.
Key skills & experience required for the Buyer & Supply Chain Planner role include (but are not limited to):
- Prior industry experience within manufacturing, supply chain, procurement or planning.
- Strong understanding of supply chain principles and inventory management.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable liaising at all levels.
- Analytical, structured approach and confidence working with forecasts, data and operational planning tools.
To apply for this Buyer / Materials Planner / Supply Chain Planner / Buyer & Planner / Purchasing Specialist, position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK without sponsorship.
