Role: Production Planner / Purchaser Location: Wythenshawe Type: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, Days Salary: Up to £32,000 DOE HRGO Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Production Planner / Purchaser to support their manufacturing operation. This is a key role responsible for ensuring materials, components, and services are available to meet production requirements while maintaining optimal stock levels and controlling costs. Working closely with suppliers and internal departments, you will be responsible for production planning, purchasing activities, inventory management, and supplier coordination to ensure efficient operations and uninterrupted supply. The role: Plan and maintain production schedules in line with customer demand and manufacturing requirements. Raise, manage, and track purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of quantities, pricing, specifications, and delivery dates. Monitor inventory levels and safety stock requirements, taking proactive action to prevent shortages or excess stock. Liaise with suppliers to confirm lead times, resolve supply issues, and maintain continuity of supply. Work closely with production, warehouse, operations, and finance teams to align planning and purchasing activities. Review supplier performance, including quality, cost, and delivery metrics, escalating risks where necessary. Support forecasting and material requirements planning (MRP), responding effe...