Purchasing & Planning Manager Job Type: Full-time An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchasing & Planning Manager to join a high-growth, innovation-led advanced manufacturing business. This is a key leadership position within the organisation, responsible for driving excellence across purchasing, production planning and scheduling. You will play an important role in supporting continued growth, developing scalable processes and ensuring the business consistently delivers for both its customers and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in low-batch, high-complexity manufacturing, combined with proven leadership experience and the commercial awareness to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will lead a team of four professionals and take ownership of purchasing and production planning activities. You will combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, ensuring robust processes are in place while driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency and high levels of delivery performance. Drive and maintain 95%+ On-Time Delivery to customers. Drive and maintain 95%+ On-Time Delivery from suppliers. Lead production planning, purchasing and scheduling activities. Develop scalable processes and systems to support business growth. Review and introduce best practices to improve efficiency and performance. Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Sales to ensure strong operational alignment. Provide commercial and operational insight to support wider business strategy and decision-making. We are looking for an experienced Purchasing & Planning professional who has operated successfully within a low-batch, high-complexity manufacturing environment. 10+ years' experience in purchasing and production planning. ~ A proven track record in production planning and purchasing. ~ Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chains and scheduling. ~ A structured approach to planning, prioritisation and delivery. ~ Strong commercial awareness and the ability to make informed operational decisions. ~ This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior role within an ambitious, innovative and internationally focused manufacturing business. You will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on operational performance, develop a high-performing team and help shape the processes and systems required to support the next stage of the organisation's growth. If you are an experienced Purchasing & Planning professional looking for a role where you can combine leadership, operational delivery and continuous improvement, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Procurement Strategy & Planning Manager in Hailsham employer: Terry Parris Associates Ltd
Join a dynamic engineering team in Marden as a Lead Design Engineer, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our innovative truck-mounted sweeper product range. We offer flexible working hours, a collaborative work culture that values respect and communication, and ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With hands-on involvement in design and prototype development, you'll be supported in your career while contributing to high-quality engineering solutions.
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