Key ResponsibilitiesSupport for Scheduling & Management of Demands (Internal & External to the Business)Place Purchase Orders in a timely manner to support those Business Requirements whilst ensuring the Cost \/ Quality \/ Service expectations of the Business are met.Undertake Expediting Activities in order to ensure the On Time Delivery of those Goods \/ Services placedDrive Data Accuracy & Integrity within the Planning & Procurement Aspect of the RoleIdentify & Support areas for Process & Continuous Improvement.Support Planning & Procurement in Day-to-Day Activities & Projects as needed.Engage with the Supply Chain & Planning Team to support Production OutputSupport of the Procurement Team to ensure deliverables against key projectsAssist with the sourcing and transition of demands from High Cost Regions to Lower Cost Regions where appropriateRequirements for ConsiderationTechnical Capabilities:Strong Communication Skills (Verbal & Written)An understanding of System (ERP\/MRP)s, Processes & PlanningAbility to use Excel effectively & MRP SystemsAn understanding of Cause & Effect in respect to Planning & SchedulingA recognised & relevant Business Qualification (or studying towards)Personality Traits:AnalyticalSystematicInquisitiveMotivated with a drive for improvement \/ changeTeam PlayerHonest & TransparentWhat Taylor Hobson offers you:A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.1pm Friday finish.Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.Generous matched pension scheme.Life assurance.Option to join private health plan.Enhanced maternity pay.We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business.Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.Sports and Social Club fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.Perkbox our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.Employee referral scheme of Cycle to work scheme.An inclusive workforce.Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.Business UnitEstablished in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly inOptics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, MedicalandRenewable Energytechnologies.Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: TalyrondForm TalysurfPGI, Form TalysurfSeries, SurtronicLUPHOScan, FormalysurfPGI Optics, TalyvelAutocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc.which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.Website: www.taylor-hobson.comAMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions servingdiverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customersmost complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual,Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) iscomponent of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.