Purchasing and Planning Manager

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.

This position is ideal for someone who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, ensuring efficient production planning, purchasing, and scheduling within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

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 

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Purchasing and Planning Manager looking to take on a strategic leadership role within a growing manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you. Please apply directly through this advert with your CV.

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