Buyer - Planner

Morgan McKinley aer currently working with our client in their search for an experienced Buyer / Planner to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation. This is a key role responsible for ensuring materials are available to support production while maintaining effective inventory levels and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans based on demand and manufacturing capacity.

• Execute MRP planning through SAP and ensure materials are available when required.

• Raise and manage purchase orders for raw materials, packaging and consumables.

• Monitor supplier performance, deliveries and expedite critical materials.

• Manage inventory levels, safety stocks and reorder parameters.

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Warehouse, Engineering and suppliers.

• Identify supply risks and support continuity planning.

• Maintain compliance with GMP, GDP and relevant regulatory requirements.

• Monitor supply chain KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.

• 3-5 years' experience in procurement, planning or materials management.

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or regulated manufacturing is desirable.

• Strong SAP / MRP experience.

• Good analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Confident managing multiple priorities and working with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.