Purchasing Exec in Peterborough

lt;strong>Role: Production Planning & Purchasing Location: Peterborough Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday Salary: £30,000 – £32,000   This is a key position within a small, collaborative business where you’ll influence strategy while remaining operationally involved in day-to-day planning and resource management. You’ll oversee production planning, purchasing, stock control, compliance and warehouse operations — ensuring the business runs efficiently, profitably and ready to grow into new markets.   What’s in it for you? Career progression opportunities Salary – negotiable depending on experience Small management team with real influence on business decisions Opportunity to shape the role and develop processes   What will you be doing? Lead production planning at both strategic and daily operational levels Ensure raw materials are available to meet manufacturing schedules Manage stock levels, supplier performance and purchasing targets Negotiate supplier pricing and manage supplier relationships Monitor production efficiency and identify cost-saving improvements Maintain ISO, FSC and environmental compliance standards   Experience/qualifications required: Production planning or production management experience Purchasing and supplier negotiation experience Background in manufacturing (labour-intensive environment desirable) Knowledge of ISO quality systems (ISO 9001 preferred) Experience with stock control and resource planning Strong organisational and problem-solving skills   Apply now or contact Kelly to arrange a confidential discussion.