Position:  Materials Planner

Location:  Leicester

Salary:  £33-37K, commensurate with experience

Hours of work:  38 (standard hours are 07:30 to 16:15 Monday to Thursday, 07:30 to 12:30 Friday)

Nicholas Associates has an excellent opportunity for an experienced & proactive Materials Planner, to join an established electrical manufacturing client in Leicester.

As part of the Procurement team, you will have a strong engineering or manufacturing background, be CIPS qualified and possess the technical ability to interpret engineering drawings. You will play a key role in ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement of materials and components while maintaining the highest standards of quality and supplier performance. 

You will be responsible for:

• Planning and procuring materials required for assembly in line with project requirements, while reducing inventory levels and continually reducing costs
• Ensure parts and materials are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on time for production.
• Identifying new suppliers, agree terms and negotiating supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates.
• Building and maintaining effective supplier relationships, ensuring long-term reliability and performance. 
• Identifying, exploiting and monitoring opportunities for reduced costs and wastage throughout the purchasing function whilst maintaining and improving product quality and on time delivery.
• Continually monitoring supplier performance and addressing issues related to quality, cost or delivery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives withing the purchasing department.
• Ensuring all relevant ISO9001 procedures are adhered to
• Ensuring quality and performance of ordered materials are in line with required standards
• At all times complying with company policies procedures and instructions
• Ad-hoc duties in line with business requirements

You will have:

Essential

• CIPS qualification or equivalent
• Proven experience as a buyer in a manufacturing / engineering environment. 
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in ERP / MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation.

 Desirable

• Previous experience using EFACS business system. 

Benefits:  

Performance related bonus scheme, 4.5% contributory Pension, Life Insurance (3x salary), Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking, free tea and coffee, Friday early finish.