Purchasing and planning manager

A leading manufacturer is looking for an experienced purchasing professional to join in a brand new, pivotal role across purchasing and planning at their site in St Helens. You will have responsibility of a team of buyers and planners, supporting their development while ensuring all purchasing activities and planning schedules are streamlined. With wide scope for development and progression, this onsite role is perfect for someone wanting to take the next step in their procurement career.

What You'll Do:

As a Purchasing and Production Planning Manager, you will be entrusted with overseeing procurement through to production scheduling, ensuring that every aspect aligns seamlessly with business objectives. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing procurement activities for raw materials, components, and services.
• Managing supplier performance by monitoring quality, delivery timelines, costs, and nurturing strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiating pricing structures, lead times, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings while maintaining operational dependability.
• Leading daily production planning activities and manage the weekly Master Production Schedule (MPS) to align demand forecasts with actual production capabilities.
• Continu...