At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project delivery by managing materials and supplier performance in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Dynamic manufacturing company based in Derby with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a collaborative team culture.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Join a vital role that keeps projects on track and makes a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience with MRP systems, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Planner to support project delivery within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical in ensuring material availability, managing supplier performance, and maintaining alignment between procurement and production to keep projects on track.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse project status using MRP data to identify material gaps, escalating risks and issues where required
- Monitor material availability and demand to ensure alignment with project timelines and delivery plans
- Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely placement
- Manage the Open Order Book, ensuring deviations are tracked, controlled, and resolved
- Expedite suppliers to meet project and production requirements, maintaining strong supplier engagement
- Communicate progress, risks, and constraints to stakeholders to support effective decision-making
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across planning, procurement, and project delivery
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Strong understanding of MRP systems and material planning within manufacturing or project environments
- Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret data effectively
- Experience raising and managing purchase orders, ideally within engineering or overhaul projects
- Proven ability to identify risks, analyse gaps, and take proactive action
- Strong supplier management and expediting experience
- Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Confident operating cross-functionally and acting as a key coordination point
- Full UK driving licence
Suitable candidates will have a proactive mindset and are comfortable working within a fast-paced environment. You will need to be a strong communicator who can build relationships across teams and with suppliers. You must have good attention to detail and be able to prioritise tasks.
Junior Buyer in Derby employer: SF Partners
SF Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while being part of a high-performing team dedicated to driving success. The company values operational excellence and provides a competitive salary, making it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
