Planner / Buyer Dorking, Surrey £38,000 per annum We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation within the life sciences sector, seeking an experienced Planner / Buyer to join their supply chain team. This role is critical to ensuring materials availability, production continuity, and on-time delivery in a regulated manufacturing environment. The Role You'll be responsible for planning production requirements and procuring raw materials, components, and consumables, ensuring demand is met while maintaining optimal inventory levels. Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts Planning and purchasing materials to support production schedules Ensuring on-time delivery to customer request dates Monitoring inventory levels to avoid shortages and excess stock Managing purchase orders and supplier deliveries Negotiating pricing, lead times, and supply terms Leading planning reviews and supporting continuous improvement initiatives Building strong supplier relationships and leading quarterly reviews with key partners About You Proven experience in planning and buying within a manufacturing environment Background in life sciences or a regulated industry is highly desirable Strong understanding of procurement, production planning, and inventory management Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills Detail-oriente...