Purchasing Scheduler

Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Purchasing and Planning Manager to join their team based in Eastbourne. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior professional with a strong background in advanced manufacturing to play a key role in driving operational excellence and supporting business growth.

What’s on Offer

• Job type: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Eastbourne
• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, driving performance and accountability
• Oversee production planning, purchasing, and scheduling functions
• Ensure on-time delivery targets are met for both customers and suppliers
• Develop and implement scalable processes to support business growth
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales teams
• Contribute to strategic decision-making with operational and commercial insight
• Travel to client meetings (occasional)

Skills, Experience, and Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in purchasing and planning within a low volume, high complexity manufacturing environment
• At least 5 years in a leadership or management role
• Strong track record in production planning and procurement
• Excellent organisational, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies
• Degree educated or qualified by experience

Our Ideal Candidate

• A confident and inspiring leader with high energy and drive
• Results focused with a strong commercial and operational mindset
• Resilient and adaptable within a fast moving, high growth environment
• Analytical and structured with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong communicator who can build relationships across all levels

Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.

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