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Purchasing and Planning Manager

Recruitment South East United Kingdom Posted 18 Oct 2026 Closing: 17 Nov 2026
Permanent
Competitive
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Purchasing & Planning Manager
East Sussex | Advanced Manufacturing
 
We are recruiting an experienced Purchasing and Planning Manager for a growing, innovation-led advanced manufacturing business.
 
This is a senior, hands-on position with responsibility for production planning, purchasing and scheduling, while leading and developing a multidisciplinary team.
 
Key responsibilities:
  • Lead, support and develop a team of four professionals
  • Drive production planning, purchasing and scheduling performance
  • Maintain 95% on-time delivery to customers and from suppliers
  • Develop scalable systems and processes to support continued growth
  • Identify and implement operational improvements
  • Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Sales
  • Contribute commercial and operational insight to strategic decisions
The ideal candidate will have:
  • At least 10 years' experience in purchasing and planning within a low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environment
  • A minimum of five years' leadership experience
  • A strong track record in production planning and purchasing
  • Experience within advanced manufacturing
  • Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
  • A resilient, adaptable and results-focused approach
  • A degree or equivalent experience
Some pre-arranged travel to customer sites, meetings and industry events may occasionally be required.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious, high-growth business and play an important role in shaping its future operational success.
 
To find out more, please contact Recruitment South East in confidence.
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Key Details
  • Date Posted: 18 Oct 2026
  • Location: United Kingdom
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Category: Engineering
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Recruitment South East
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Verified transport and logistics firm operating commercial fleets across the UK network.

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