Procurement Planner

PROCUREMENT PLANNER

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Procurement Planner with hands-on industrial experience to manage and optimise the procurement of raw materials, components, and services essential for our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of industrial supply chains to ensure timely availability of materials, cost efficiency, and operational continuity.
 

• Develop, implement, and maintain procurement plans aligned with production schedules and inventory requirements.
• Forecast material requirements based on production plans, historical data, and market trends.
• Monitor supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and establish strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with production, inventory, and logistics teams to optimize stock levels and minimize production downtime.
• Analyse procurement data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Prepare and maintain accurate procurement documentation, reports, and metrics for management review.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including shortages, delays, and cost fluctuations.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong experience of procurement or supply chain experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, inventory management, and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial setting.
• Familiarity with industrial materials, components, and production processes is highly preferred.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying supply chain risks and solutions.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and with external vendors.
• Results-oriented and committed to continuous improvement.

Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Typically requires an undergraduate degree and broad experience or equivalent. Working Environment Standard Office Environment. May be required to travel and/or have overnight trips.  Hours worked may exceed regular schedule. Physical Effort Little chance of injury. Duties may involve sitting, standing, keyboarding with frequent flexible breaks.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.