Material Planner

Job Overview

This role is responsible purchasing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. 

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities 
• Create, process, and manage purchase orders in SAP for direct and indirect materials. 
• Ensure purchasing master data and pricing is accurate to support an efficient MRP output. 
• Source and evaluate suppliers in line with Approved Supplier Lists and quality standards. 
• Ensure purchased materials meet regulatory and quality requirements. 
• Monitor inventory levels and demand forecasts to ensure continuity of supply. 
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to support supplier qualification, audits, and performance reviews 
• Maintain accurate and compliant procurement records within SAP, ensuring full traceability (batch/lot control where applicable) 
• Manage supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality issues, and corrective actions 
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams on new product introductions and change controls. 
• Expedite deliveries and resolve supply chain issues to minimise production disruption 
• Support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and compliance standards 
• Address invoice discrepancies and support finance with 3-way matching (PO, GR, Invoice) 

What your background should look like

Required Skills & Qualifications 
• Proven experience in a procurement or purchasing role, ideally within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or a regulated environment 
• Strong working knowledge of SAP 
• Understanding of quality systems and regulatory standards • Experience managing supplier relationships in a controlled supply chain 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• High attention to detail, especially regarding data accuracy and traceability 
• Effective communication skills with cross-functional teams 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools 

Competencies