We are looking to recruit a proactive and commercially minded Purchasing Planner and Stock Control Specialist on behalf of a growing entrepreneurial business in the electric vehicle sector. Purchasing Planner and Stock Control Specialist Location: Cleckheaton Salary: £35,000 FTE (pro-rata) depending on experience Hours: 22 hours per week (working pattern negotiable, but Monday must be included) This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment. You'll be joining a friendly and experienced team supporting customers at the forefront of commercial electric vehicle innovation. You'll work closely with UK and international suppliers, manage stock levels, and contribute to production planning across departments. Your contribution will directly impact supply chain efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: Maintain optimum stock levels and ensure availability across a wide product range Monitor stock demand and shortfalls, supporting production planning and forecasting Place purchase orders in GBP, Euros, and USD; manage supplier relationships and pricing Analyse product and supplier data to drive improvements and efficiencies Help identify and source new or alternative suppliers Manage import/export logistics in line with business needs Set up and maintain stock codes, BOMs, and stock locations Collaborate with warehouse and production teams on stocktakes and planning meetings Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience in purchasing and stock control in a product-based business Familiarity with technical components and reading product drawings Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central (NAV/Navision) Strong Microsoft Excel and general MS Office skills Confident analysing and interpreting data Personal Attributes: Motivated problem-solver with a positive, can-do attitude Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills Clear communicator across departments and with external partners Commercially aware and confident making cost-conscious decisions Able to prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure A proactive team player who wants to make a difference This is a part-time role working 22 hours per week. The working pattern is flexible and could be spread over 3 or 4 days or 5 shorter days, but Monday must be one of your working days. If you're looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact and grow with the business, we'd love to hear from you. Key Appointments UK Ltd will assess your suitability for the role based on the information contained in your CV and application. This includes skills, experience, education, and location. By applying for this role, you give consent for your CV to be processed by Key Appointments for recruitment purposes. Our full Privacy Policy is available at key-appointments. Production Planner | Materials Planner | Purhcasing | Stock Control | MRP | ERP