Purchasing Planner
An exciting position has become available for a full-time Purchasing planner based in Surrey. Candidates should be local, as relocation expenses will not be paid.
Hours of work will be 35 hours per week, 9am-5pm Monday to Friday with a one-hour lunch break.
Business/commercial degree preferred, or equivalent qualifications
Experienced in purchasing, preferably in a chemical environment
Familiarity with SAP is a plus
Strong Excel skills required
Knowledge of incoterms, import/export procedures/customs clearance an advantage
Responsible for site based Purchasing activities, working under guidance from UK Supply Chain Manager and Purchasing & SC Head Office.
Schedule on time inbound deliveries of raw materials to support production schedule/avoid delays.
Control stock levels within budget, reduce obsolescence, and minimize batch sizes for slow-moving items during purchasing.
Purchasing of non-direct material/services.
Develop and implement purchasing policies to meet business objectives
Our client is one of the world's largest suppliers of unsaturated polyester resins for composites and a leading supplier of coating resins for a wide variety of markets and applications.
23 days annual holidays
~ Pension
~ On-site parking

Purchasing Specialist, NVQ Level 5, HND, BTech Professional, Health, Safety, Environmental Policies, Supplier Development