At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchasing, supplier relationships, and stock levels in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a growing business in High Wycombe with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, pension, healthcare, and life insurance after one year.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and involvement in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your role and make a real impact on supply chain efficiency.
- Qualifications: 5-6 years experience in procurement or supply chain, strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Location: High Wycombe
Salary: Around £45,000 p.a. DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension, healthcare and life insurance after 1 year
We’re looking for an experienced Procurement & Supply Planner to join a growing business based in High Wycombe. This would suit someone with around 5–6 years’ experience within purchasing, procurement or supply chain who enjoys a hands-on role managing suppliers, stock levels and purchasing requirements. This is not a management position, but you will take ownership of your own purchasing activity and work closely with teams across the business.
Key Responsibilities of the Procurement & Supply Planner:
- Manage the purchasing of materials, components and equipment
- Raise and manage purchase orders through to delivery
- Work closely with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times and availability
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms and supply arrangements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers
- Source and assess new suppliers when required
- Monitor supplier performance, delivery times and quality
- Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information
- Plan purchasing requirements based on customer demand, forecasts and stock levels
- Monitor inventory levels and help minimise excess or obsolete stock
- Expedite urgent orders and resolve any supply or delivery issues
- Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations and Finance
- Support cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives
- Produce purchasing and supplier performance reports
Key Requirements of the Procurement & Supply Planner:
- Around 5–6 years’ experience within purchasing, procurement or supply chain
- Ideally experience within a manufacturing, engineering, electronics or similar environment
- Strong supplier management and negotiation experience
- Good understanding of stock control, inventory and demand planning
- Experience using ERP or MRP systems
- Confident working with purchasing data, forecasts and supplier performance
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Commercially aware with a practical approach to problem solving
- Confident communicating with suppliers and internal teams
- CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS would be advantageous but is not essential
- Full driving licence and own car for occasional supplier visits
Procurement & Supply Planner in High Wycombe employer: JR Recruitment
Join a dynamic and supportive team in High Wycombe, where your role as an Accounts & Office Administrator will be valued and integral to our operations. We offer a friendly work culture that encourages collaboration and personal growth, alongside competitive salary packages and opportunities for professional development. With a focus on work-life balance and a commitment to employee well-being, this is an excellent place to build a rewarding career.
