Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Purchasing and Planning Manager to join their team based in Eastbourne. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior professional with a strong background in advanced manufacturing to play a key role in driving operational excellence and supporting business growth.
What's on Offer
* Job type: Full-time, permanent
* Location: Eastbourne
* Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, driving performance and accountability
* Oversee production planning, purchasing, and scheduling functions
* Ensure on-time delivery targets are met for both customers and suppliers
* Develop and implement scalable processes to support business growth
* Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations
* Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales teams
* Contribute to strategic decision-making with operational and commercial insight
* Travel to client meetings (occasional)
Skills, Experience, and Requirements
* Minimum 10 years' experience in purchasing and planning within a low volume, high complexity manufacturing environment
* At least 5 years in a leadership or management role
* Strong track record in production planning and procurement
* Excellent organisational, communication, and decision-making skills
* Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
* Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies
* Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies
* Degree educated or qualified by experience
Our Ideal Candidate
* A confident and inspiring leader with high energy and drive
* Results focused with a strong commercial and operational mindset
* Resilient and adaptable within a fast moving, high growth environment
* Analytical and structured with excellent problem-solving abilities
* Strong communicator who can build relationships across all levels
Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.
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