Job Description:

Procurement Planner | Derby | up to £35,000 | Permanent

The Opportunity
Are you a proactive Procurement professional who enjoys the challenge of "chasing the data" and keeping a busy production line moving? A leading rail specialist in Derby is looking for a Procurement Planner to join them at a critical point in their growth. This is a high-visibility role where you will serve as the Single Point of Contact for a major production area. Beyond the day-to-day buying, you will play a key role in transitioning the business from manual spreadsheets to a structured MRP environment. If you want a role where you can put your own stamp on processes and be supported with CIPS sponsorship, this is a fantastic career move.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the focal point for the Bogie production area, coordinating material requirements between procurement and operations.

• Analyse project status and MRP data to identify material gaps, lead times, and potential risks to delivery.

• Raise and manage purchase orders, taking full ownership of the Open Order Book and supplier expediting.

• Act as a Visual Management Coordinator, maintaining up-to-date planning boards and trackers to keep all stakeholders informed.

• Support the implementation of a new MRP system and drive continuous improvement across procurement workflows.

The Candidate:
We are looking for a confident, assertive individual with a background in Heavy Engineering or Manufacturing. You must have a strong understanding of MRP principles and be highly proficient in Excel, as you will initially be managing complex manual data sets. The ideal candidate isn't afraid to "get stuck in" and challenge internal stakeholders to get the information needed to meet deadlines. If you are organised, resilient, and looking for a long-term home that invests in your professional development (CIPS), we want to hear from you.

Location: Derby (5/5 On-site)

Salary: £35,000 + CIPS Sponsorship, Electric Car Scheme, 33 Days Holiday, and Career Development.

About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.