Purchasing & Planning Controller

Purchasing & Planning Controller – Sheffield – Competitive salary

Elevation Recruitment Group are excited to be working exclusively with a dynamic precision engineering business in Sheffield who are looking for a Purchasing & Planning Controller to join their team for a 12 month contract.

As the Purchasing & Planning Controller, you'll be the main point of contact for customers and suppliers, ensuring materials are available to meet business needs. You'll also focus on managing risks, ensuring quality and keeping inventory under control.

Purchasing & Planning Controller Benefits:

• 1pm finish every Friday!
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday + the option to buy an additional 5 days holiday
• Healthcare
• Death in service (4 x salary)
• Xmas shut down
• Pension

Hours: 8am – 4pm (Monday – Thursday) and 8am-1pm (Friday)

Required skills & experience:

• Previous experience in a technical environment - precision engineering, aerospace, automotive manufacturing etc
• MRP experience and strong Excel skills
• Strong communication skills
• Previous negotiation experience

Purchasing & Planning Controller Duties:

• Plan and manage material requirements to meet production schedules, ensuring resource readiness and inventory optimisation
• Source materials in line with ISO9001 and AS9100 standards whilst utilising dual sourcing strategies
• Monitor supplier performance, address delivery issues and mitigate risks across the supply chain
• Maintain accurate planning data within the MRP system and report on key KPIs such as OTIF, lead times and inventory turns
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction through enhanced planning, supplier negotiation, and process optimisation

If you would like to discuss this Purchasing & Planning Controller role in more detail, then do get in touch with Lewis at Elevation Recruitment Group now!