Location:
Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Salary:
Competitive, DOE + Exciting benefits!
Contract:
Full time, Permanent
Benefits:
A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!
About VACGEN
For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research across the globe. From NASA and the European Space Agency to CERN, our high-precision products are trusted by world-leading institutions and researchers to deliver results.
We are now recruiting for a Purchasing and Planning Manager to join our team. We're looking for a supply chain and planning professional with a demonstrated management track record of delivering value in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintain and own the master schedule in line with customer requirements, including planning of work centres, raw materials, and sub-contract operations.
2. Match customer requirements with factory and supply chain capacity, identifying bottlenecks and requirements for new capacity well in advance.
3. Develop a supply chain capable of delivering to the master schedule with high quality and on-time delivery, including managing supplier scorecards.
4. Negotiate long-term supply agreements with suppliers to protect against price escalation and ensure supply security.
5. Develop and implement strategic procurement initiatives to improve prices year-on-year in the supply chain.
Qualifications and Experience
* At least five years' experience in Procurement and Master Production Scheduling roles.
* Experience with MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong responsiveness, prioritization skills, and organizational ability.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and attention to detail skills.
* Minimum five years planning and management experience.
Desirable Skills
* A degree in a related field.
* Three years of buying experience.
If you believe you have the skills and experience required for this role, please click on APPLY today and submit your updated CV for consideration. No agencies, please.
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