MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with an innovative and highly respected manufacturing business to recruit for this exciting Planner / Buyer opportunity, based in Lisburn.This is a fantastic chance for a manufacturing supply chain professional to join a very successful manufacturing business offering a 4-day work week & hybrid working.Are you an experienced Planner / Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy balancing demand planning, supplier relationships, inventory optimisation, and problem-solving to keep operations running smoothly?We are recruiting for a dynamic and growing global manufacturer seeking a proactive and analytical Planner / Buyer to join their supply chain team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a business that values innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.About the RoleAs Planner / Buyer, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of raw materials and components to support manufacturing operations. Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, you will help maintain production continuity while driving efficiency across the supply chain.This is a varied role combining:Demand planningPurchasingInventory managementSupplier coordinationData analysisContinuous improvement initiativesThe successful candidate:Minimum 3 years' experience in planning and/or buying within a manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of ERP/MRP systemsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsStrong communication and negotiation abilitiesAbility to manage priorities within a fast-moving operational environmentCollaborative approach with the ability to build effective working relationships internally and externallyWhat's on OfferCompetitive salaryHybrid working4-day working week (33 hours Monday-Thursday)Discretionary company bonusEnhanced company sick payPension schemeLife cover & income protectionEnhanced maternity & paternity benefitsHealth cash plan & wellbeing initiativesEmployee assistance programmeLong service awardsOngoing learning & development opportunitiesSocial events and team activitiesIf you are an organised, commercially aware supply chain professional looking for a new opportunity within a forward-thinking manufacturing business, please apply now.To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kirsty Dillon Specialist Consultant at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.Not all agencies are the sameMCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on GoogleSkills:Buyer Materials Planner purchasing demand planning Manufacturing LisburnBenefits:Excellent package & BenefitsWHJS1_NI