Strategic Buyer & Production Planner

Motorsport-Total.com GmbH; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Buyer/Planner to oversee purchasing and production planning. The successful candidate will coordinate materials procurement, manage supplier relations, and support production schedules to optimize workflow in a fast-paced environment. Essential qualifications include experience in purchasing and planning, strong communication skills, and an understanding of manufacturing workflows. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous performance-based bonus

Comprehensive private health benefits

Flexible working/4-day week

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, planning or materials coordination, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate confidently with suppliers and internal project teams.
• Highly organised with effective time management in a fast-paced setting.
• Understanding of manufacturing workflows like machining and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders for raw materials and subcontract services.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and negotiate leads.
• Plan production schedules aligned with workshop capacity.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data and support operations with cost inputs.

Skills

Experience in purchasing

Ability to communicate confidently

Highly organised

Understand manufacturing workflows

Experience with ERP/MRP systems

Job description

A dynamic engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Buyer/Planner to oversee purchasing and production planning. The successful candidate will coordinate materials procurement, manage supplier relations, and support production schedules to optimize workflow in a fast-paced environment. Essential qualifications include experience in purchasing and planning, strong communication skills, and an understanding of manufacturing workflows. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.