Purchasing & Planning Manager Salary: Negotiable Location: Hailsham Hours: Full Time- Mon-Fri Start Date: ASAPType: Permanent Syntech Recruitment are working with this high-end client who are looking to add to their team and recruit for a Purchasing and Planning Manager. They are looking for a Purchasing professional who has demonstrated a management track record in delivering value within a manufacturing environment Benefits: 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Free Parking Company Pension A strong focus on staff development Purchasing & Planning Manager Responsibilities: Maintain and own the master schedule in line with customer requirements, including planning of work centres, raw material, and sub-contract operations. Matching customer requirements with factory and supply chain capacity and identifying bottlenecks / requirements for new capacity well in advance of requirement. Develop a supply chain capable of delivering to the master schedule with outstanding quality and on-time delivery and lead-time performance, including managing supplier scorecards. Negotiate long-term supply agreements with suppliers as appropriate to protect against price escalation and ensure security of supply. Develop and deliver strategic procurement initiatives to drive year-on-year price improvement in the supply chain. Requirements: Five years experience in a Procurement and Master Production Scheduling roles Experience with using MRP systems within a manufacturing environment Team Management skills Ability to respond quickly to requirements and prioritising effectively Attention to detail 3 years plus Buying experience 5 years planning and management experience To apply, simply click the apply button. Application Process: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you don’t hear from us within this time, please consider your application unsuccessful. Privacy and Data Retention: By applying, you confirm your consent to the retention of your personal data for recruitment purposes, stored securely in compliance with our Privacy Policy. Syntech Recruitment Limited: We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary placements. For full details, including our T&C’s and Privacy Policy, visit our website: www.syntechrecruitment.co.uk.INDB