Position: Materials Planner
Location: Leicester
Salary: £33-37K, commensurate with experience
Hours of work: 38 (standard hours are 07:30 to 16:15 Monday to Thursday, 07:30 to 12:30 Friday)
Nicholas Associates has an excellent opportunity for an experienced & proactive Materials Planner, to join an established electrical manufacturing client in Leicester.
As part of the Procurement team, you will have a strong engineering or manufacturing background, be CIPS qualified and possess the technical ability to interpret engineering drawings. You will play a key role in ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement of materials and components while maintaining the highest standards of quality and supplier performance.
You will be responsible for:
Planning and procuring materials required for assembly in line with project requirements, while reducing inventory levels and continually reducing costs
Ensure parts and materials are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on time for production.
Identifying new suppliers, agree terms and negotiating supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates.
Building and maintaining effective supplier relationships, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.
Identifying, exploiting and monitoring opportunities for reduced costs and wastage throughout the purchasing function whilst maintaining and improving product quality and on time delivery.
Continually monitoring supplier performance and addressing issues related to quality, cost or delivery.
Support continuous improvement initiatives withing the purchasing department.
Ensuring all relevant ISO9001 procedures are adhered to
Ensuring quality and performance of ordered materials are in line with required standards
At all times complying with company policies procedures and instructions
Ad-hoc duties in line with business requirementsYou will have:
Essential
CIPS qualification or equivalent
Proven experience as a buyer in a manufacturing / engineering environment.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Proficient in ERP / MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation. Desirable
Previous experience using EFACS business system. Benefits:
Performance related bonus scheme, 4.5% contributory Pension, Life Insurance (3x salary), Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking, free tea and coffee, Friday early finish.
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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