Procurement Specialist

1 week ago


Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom Nixor Full time

Nixor is a leading Automotive Tier 1 supplier committed to innovation in the industry.

As a Material Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring seamless supply chain operations during the launch phase and beyond.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or NPI/launch environments.

Responsibilities

  • Analyse supply requirements from ERP systems to support production and NPI launches.
  • Address shortages, resolve supplier issues, and collaborate closely with schedulers.
  • Oversee supplier compliance with EDI/ASN systems and drive improvements.
  • Align supplier schedules with production demand, including volume changes and engineering updates.
  • Develop and execute inventory burn-off plans for part transitions during new product introductions (NPI).
  • Mitigate supplier costs for cancellations, excess inventory, and escalate when necessary.
  • Conduct regular audits of supplier data to ensure accuracy and readiness for launches.
  • Monitor shipments, resolve ASN errors, and track supplier OTIF performance.
  • Actively support lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

What We're Looking For

  • Exceptional communication skills to collaborate across internal and external teams.
  • Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about process improvement and automotive innovation.

This role offers a salary of £40,000 and is based in Solihull.



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