Senior buyer/planner Work, Jobs in England (with Salaries)

Senior Buyer Planner
Armstrong Fluid Technology —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
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Senior Demand Planner
Wild Cosmetics —London
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Mentoring
- AI
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Senior Planner
Lululemon —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
- Communication skills
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Junior or Senior Land Buyer
BuildUp —Walton-on-Thames
- £30,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
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Regional Materials Manager
SUPPLY TECHNOLOGIES —Birmingham
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
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Snr Manager Supply Chain
Cytiva —Newquay
- Full-time
- Management
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Integrated Media Manager
Procter & Gamble —Weybridge
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Senior Supply Chain Analyst
Lowe Rental Corporation —Cheltenham
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
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Supply and Demand Planner
Marks & Spencer —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Bakery
- Employee discount
Range & Display Planner
Marks & Spencer —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Project management
- Bakery
- Employee discount
Demand Planner
AO World —Bolton
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Urban Outfitters Menswear Junior Buyer, Knitwear and Jersey
Urban Outfitters —London
- Full-time
- In-person
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Senior National Account Manager (B2B) - Myprotein
THG —Manchester
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Head of Marketing - Private Luxury Events (FTC)
Private Luxury Events —London
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- SQL
- Project management
- Employee assistance programme
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Director, Real Estate Asset Management
Realty Income Corporation —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
- Warehouse experience
Senior Assistant Merchandiser
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee discount
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GTM Manager
Currys —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
GAIN - Media Strategist / Planner
This is Gain Ltd —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Agency Development Director
Hearst Media Services —London
- £47,500 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Head of Brand Marketing - Events (FTC)
M&I —London
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Buyer Planner

Armstrong Fluid Technology -
Manchester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
CIPS
Supply chain
ERP systems
Logistics
Microsoft Office
MRP
Bachelor's degree
Purchasing
Business
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Title:

Senior Buyer Planner

Reports to:

Buyer / Planner Lead

Location: Manchester, M11 2ET - Fulltime - Onsite

Position: 6 Months FTC - With the opportunity to go permanent

Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.

As a member of our team, you'll dive into an environment that encourages learning and boundary-pushing every day. You'll be part of an agile and dynamic workplace where today's solutions are built for tomorrow's challenges.

As a Senior Buyer Planner, you will play a critical role in aligning demand, supply, and production strategies to ensure optimal service levels, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. You will operate within a highly collaborative and agile environment, supporting end-to-end supply chain planning while contributing to key business decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Role Overview

The Senior Buyer Planner is responsible for developing and executing integrated supply chain plans that balance demand forecasts, inventory targets, and production capacity. This role combines planning with operational execution, ensuring material availability while optimizing working capital and supplier performance.

You will act as a key interface between procurement, production, logistics, and commercial teams, providing data-driven insights and proactive risk management to support business continuity and growth.

Key Accountabilities:

Supply & Demand Planning

Support the end-to-end supply planning process, aligning demand forecasts with production and procurement strategies.

Translate sales forecasts into actionable supply plans, considering capacity, lead times, and inventory policies.

Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, ensuring cross-functional alignment and forecast accuracy.

Monitor and manage inventory levels to achieve an optimal balance between service levels and working capital.

Procurement & Supplier Strategy

Review material requirements planning (MRP) outputs and support timely and accurate execution of supply plans.

Collaborate with procurement teams to support supplier strategies focused on resilience, cost, and performance.

Support supplier performance reviews, including KPIs for delivery, quality, and responsiveness.

Assist with strategic sourcing initiatives and cost reduction programs aligned with business objectives.

Support negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, lead times, and service agreements.

Operational Execution & Expediting

Proactively monitor supply risks, identifying potential shortages and supporting mitigation plans.

Support escalation processes for critical supply issues, ensuring minimal disruption to production and customer delivery.

Coordinate closely with production planning to maintain schedule adherence and resolve constraints.

Support logistics and shipment consolidation strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement

Maintain planning parameters within ERP/MRP systems, ensuring data integrity (lead times, MOQ, safety stock, etc.).

Analyse supply chain performance metrics and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and 5S principles.

Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, tools, and system capabilities.

Contribute to digital transformation and supply chain optimization projects.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain (MCIPS/ CIPS) or working towards this qualification is desirable.

Substantial work experience in purchasing or supply chain roles, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment.

Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.

Proven experience working with global or local suppliers in a fast-paced production setting.

Soft Skills

Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.

Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a time-sensitive environment.

Technical Skills

Proficient in ERP/MRP systems for purchasing and inventory management.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Understanding of supply chain workflows, lead times, and logistics.

Knowledge of quality standards, supplier audits, and compliance processes.

Why Armstrong Fluid Technology?

By joining us, you’ll become part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fluid-flow technology. You’ll have endless opportunities to learn, grow, and make a significant impact on the world. Together, we'll build tomorrow’s solutions today.

Please note that we do not offer sponsorships, you must have the right to work and live in the UK.

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