Materials Planning & Procurement Specialist
Experis UK
Date: 1 day ago
City: Basingstoke
Contract type: Contractor

Job Opportunity: Materials Planning & Procurement Specialist (6 Months+)
Location: Basingstoke
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
PAYE SALARY: £32,000 - £40,000 (Depending on Experience)
A leading global company is looking for a dedicated Materials Planning & Procurement Specialist to join their team in Basingstoke. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, playing a crucial role in ensuring all materials are delivered on time and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Basingstoke
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
PAYE SALARY: £32,000 - £40,000 (Depending on Experience)
A leading global company is looking for a dedicated Materials Planning & Procurement Specialist to join their team in Basingstoke. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, playing a crucial role in ensuring all materials are delivered on time and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and order direct materials from internal and external vendors on time, prioritizing OTTR (On-Time to Request) and OTD (On-Time Delivery) targets.
- Manage and report on the inventory of direct materials (Raw, WIP, Reserved, Aging) weekly, aiming to reduce stock holding and improve materials availability.
- Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and other business functions to ensure the timely and efficient supply of materials to meet production and service needs.
- Identify and resolve parts shortages, explore re-use and alternative parts options, and proactively manage engineering change requests.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance materials management processes, reducing costs and improving service levels.
- Previous experience within a supply chain, materials, or stores function.
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Prior experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or manufacturing industries is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
- Degree qualification preferred.
- A proactive, hands-on individual with a problem-solving mindset and the ability to manage conflicting priorities.
- Someone with a strong ability to work independently and collaboratively to improve processes and meet targets.
- Able to lead projects that result in measurable cost and time savings.
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