Buyer Planner (Runcorn UK)

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Buyer-Planner to join our client's operations team in Runcorn. The role focuses on procurement, supply continuity, inventory management, and cost optimization within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Location: Runcorn, UK

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase goods, materials, and services in line with cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Ensure continuous supply of required materials and proactively resolve potential supply issues.
• Manage NPI shortages and quote components.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance.
• Deliver reports, updates, and briefings as needed.
• Lead standard operating procedures (SOP) and process improvements.
• Handle customs-related queries.
• Create KPI files and report to the customer.
• Act as first-level escalation point for customer support.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 2–3 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive, independent, and customer-oriented.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with MRO components and customs practices is an advantage.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Relevant qualification in Supply Chain or related field.