Senior Supply BuyerPlanner
Global Healthcare Products Leader Privately Owned Permanent UK
The Opportunity
A privately owned global leader in the healthcare products industry is seeking a Senior Supply BuyerPlanner to strengthen its highperforming Supply Chain function. This is a role for someone who thrives on autonomy challenges assumptions and brings sharp analytical thinking to complex supplydemand environments.
Youll support the Head of Supply Chain in driving operational excellence across planning purchasing inventory optimisation supplier performance and data their absence youll confidently lead meetings represent the function and ensure continuity of decisionmaking.
This is a role for someone who is naturally inquisitive confident and comfortable questioning the status quo to improve processes accuracy and outcomes.
Role Purpose
You will ensure the effective and efficient operation of supply and demand planning activities. Your work will directly impact product availability inventory health supplier performance and the success of the monthly S&OP cycle.
You will play a key role in:
Balancing supply and demand
Improving OTIF performance
Maximising stock availability
Reducing excess and obsolete inventory
Maintaining accurate ERP data
Supporting continuous improvement across the supply chain
Key Responsibilities
Supply & Inventory Planning
Manage demand forecasts supply plans and inventory levels
Analyse variances and adjust plans proactively
Maintain optimal stock levels across product ranges
Purchasing
Raise and manage purchase orders
Build strong supplier relationships
Monitor supplier performance and delivery accuracy
ERP & Data Management
Maintain accurate product supplier and inventory data
Ensure system integrity and alignment with planning cycles
Support continuous improvement of ERP processes
Operational Support
Support daily supply chain operations
Troubleshoot supply issues and escalate where needed
Lead meetings in the absence of the Head of Supply Chain
Process & Compliance
Challenge existing processes and propose improvements
Ensure compliance with internal controls and standards
Support continuous improvement initiatives
Communication & Collaboration
Work closely with suppliers commercial teams logistics and senior stakeholders
Communicate risks opportunities and recommendations clearly
Contribute to a smooth and effective S&OP cycle.
Requirements
What Youll Bring
- Confident leadership able to work independently and lead meetings when required
- Inquisitive mindset naturally questions processes and seeks better ways of working
- Endtoend supply chain understanding forecasting demand/supply balancing variances inventory optimisation
- Stakeholder communication strength credible clear and effective with senior leaders
- Advanced Excel capability pivot tables complex formulas largedata analysis
- ERP proficiency confident managing data accuracy and system integrity
- Attention to detail meticulous structured and reliable
- 4 years experience in supply chain planning or buyerplanner roles
- Backgrounds welcomed from manufacturing logistics consumer goods retail or any productbased industry
Benefits
Why This Role Matters
- This position sits at the heart of supply chain performance.
- Your decisions will directly influence product availability customer satisfaction operational efficiency and financial outcomes.
- Youll be joining a global organisation with strong values longterm stability and a commitment to excellence.
Salary Of Up to 45000 Plus Benefits
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 45000 - 45000