Planning & Purchasing Administrator (12-Month Maternity Cover)
New Opportunity - Planning & Purchasing Administrator
Are you an experienced Planning & Purchasing Administrator with a background in manufacturing? Do you have experience managing purchase orders, coordinating production schedules, and working closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth operations?
Our client is looking for a Planning & Purchasing Administrator to join their team in Castle Donington, Derby on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy manufacturing environment where you will play a key role in supporting production planning, purchasing activities, and ensuring materials are available to meet customer and production requirements.
Working closely with the Operations team, Design team, suppliers, and production departments, you will help coordinate workloads, monitor deliveries, and maintain accurate planning information to support the efficient running of the business.
Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment is essential for this role.
As the new Planning & Purchasing Administrator, you will:
- Raise and manage purchase orders for materials, components, and production requirements
- Monitor supplier lead times and chase outstanding deliveries to support production schedules
- Work closely with production teams to plan workloads and ensure deadlines are achieved
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure materials and information are available when required
- Maintain accurate records relating to purchasing, stock, forecasts, and production planning
- Support the creation and management of customer and production forecasts
- Liaise with customers regarding order updates, delivery requirements, and queries
- Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement
- Produce reports comparing planned versus actual production performance
- Assist with resolving technical and logistical challenges affecting production
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing processes
- Maintain high standards of quality, hygiene, and health & safety compliance
- Previous experience within a planning, purchasing, production planning, or supply chain role
- Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering production environment
- Experience raising, processing, and chasing purchase orders
- Experience coordinating production workloads and schedules
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience using business systems
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams
- Ability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a team
- A proactive approach with good problem-solving skills
- Salary of £29,966 per annum
- Opportunity to join a well-established and successful manufacturing business
- Supportive working environment with a collaborative team
- Opportunity to gain further experience within planning, purchasing, and manufacturing operations
- 12-month maternity cover contract
- Full-time, office-based position in Castle Donington, Derby
- Reporting directly to the Operations Manager
- Immediate start available
Planning & Purchasing Administrator (12-Month Maternity Cover) employer: Recruit 2 You Ltd
Recruit 2 You Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee development. With comprehensive training and attractive benefits such as an additional holiday for your birthday and a healthcare cash plan, this role at the Somercotes site not only provides a stable income but also fosters a rewarding career path for those looking to grow within the company.
