MRP Planner / Buyer Location: Kent Salary: £45-55k Job Type: Full-Time 6-Month Contract Potential to Become Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced MRP Planner / Buyer to join a well-established manufacturing business. This role is ideal for a procurement professional with experience in purchasing, supplier management, inventory control, and supply chain optimisation within a fast-paced production environment. Key Responsibilities - Interpret material requirements planning (MRP) data and generate purchase orders to ensure continuity of supply. - Expedite purchase orders and liaise with suppliers to support on-time customer delivery. - Analyse purchasing trends, forecast future demand, and maintain optimal stock levels. - Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers locally, nationally, and internationally. - Negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term supply agreements to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies. - Conduct supplier reviews, audits, and performance assessments. - Manage supplier quality issues and implement corrective actions where required. - Support cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement programmes. - Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and ensure accurate system updates. - Maintain purchasing records and procurement data with a high degree of accuracy. - Support the ongoing development and optimisation of ERP/MRP systems. - Coordinate contract...