Planner/Purchaser

Role: Production Planner / Purchaser
Location: Wythenshawe
Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, Days
Salary: Up to £32,000 DOE

HRGO Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Production Planner / Purchaser to support their manufacturing operation. This is a key role responsible for ensuring materials, components, and services are available to meet production requirements while maintaining optimal stock levels and controlling costs.

Working closely with suppliers and internal departments, you will be responsible for production planning, purchasing activities, inventory management, and supplier coordination to ensure efficient operations and uninterrupted supply.

The role:

• Plan and maintain production schedules in line with customer demand and manufacturing requirements.
• Raise, manage, and track purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of quantities, pricing, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Monitor inventory levels and safety stock requirements, taking proactive action to prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm lead times, resolve supply issues, and maintain continuity of supply.
• Work closely with production, warehouse, operations, and finance teams to align planning and purchasing activities.
• Review supplier performance, including quality, cost, and delivery metrics, escalating risks where necessary.
• Support forecasting and material requirements planning (MRP), responding effectively to changes in demand and production schedules.
• Maintain accurate data within ERP/MRP systems and generate reports relating to stock levels, purchasing activity, and supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, purchasing, and inventory management processes.

The candidate:

• Previous experience in production planning, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain administration, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, procurement processes, and material planning.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and respond quickly to changing production requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to work.

For further information, please contact Sophie on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)