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Purchasing & Planning Manager

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hailsham

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Purchasing & Planning Manager
 📍 Hailsham, East Sussex UK

PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK STATUS IN THE UK, AS OUR CLIENT IS UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP. 

 We are working on behalf of our client, an innovative and fast-growing advanced manufacturing business, to recruit a Purchasing & Planning Manager.

 This is a key leadership role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to shape and optimise purchasing, production planning, and scheduling functions in a high-complexity, low-volume manufacturing environment.

 The Role

 As Purchasing & Planning Manager, you will lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team while driving operational excellence across the supply chain and production planning functions.

 You will play a pivotal role in ensuring on-time delivery, improving supplier performance, and implementing scalable processes to support continued growth.

 Key responsibilities include:

 Leadership & Team Development
  
Leading a team of 4 professionals, driving performance, accountability, and engagement 
Providing clear, hands-on leadership alongside strategic direction 
Fostering a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement  Operational Delivery
  
Achieving and sustaining 95% On-Time Delivery (OTD) to customers 
Driving supplier performance to achieve 95% OTD from the supply base  Continuous Improvement & Scalability
  
Developing and implementing scalable systems and processes to support business growth 
Identifying inefficiencies and leading improvement initiatives 
Embedding best practices across planning and purchasing activities  Cross-Functional Collaboration
  
Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales teams 
Ensuring alignment across departments to support customer satisfaction and operational success  Strategic Contribution
  
Providing commercial insight and operational expertise to support strategic decision-making 
Contributing to the ongoing development and expansion of the business 
Occasional travel to client or supplier sites as required (expenses covered)  
About You

 We are looking for an experienced and driven leader with a strong background in purchasing and production planning within advanced manufacturing.
 You will bring:
  
At least 10 years’ experience in purchasing and planning within a low-volume, high-complexity environment 
A minimum of 5 years in a leadership or management role 
A proven track record of improving planning, scheduling, and supply chain performance 
Strong understanding of production planning methodologies and purchasing processes 
The ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment  
Desirable Experience
  
Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies or highly engineered products  
Qualifications
  
Degree qualified or equivalent experience  
Personal Attributes
  
Confident communicator with strong leadership presence 
High energy, resilient, and adaptable 
Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement 
Analytical and structured, with strong planning and prioritisation skills  
Why Apply?

 This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, innovation-led business where you can make a real impact. You’ll play a central role in shaping operational performance and supporting the next phase of growth within a dynamic and technically advanced environment

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