https://jobs.co.uk/job/buyer-planner-reed--1b029d06-d162-4d5b-a5df-e6762fc7f6ea RSS feed for Buyer / Planner at Reed. en-gb Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:07:16 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/buyer-planner-reed--1b029d06-d162-4d5b-a5df-e6762fc7f6ea https://jobs.co.uk/job/buyer-planner-reed--1b029d06-d162-4d5b-a5df-e6762fc7f6ea Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:52:08 GMT Location: Basingstoke | Salary: 40000.00-40000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Buyer / PlannerWe''re partnering with an established manufacturing business to recruit a Buyer / Planner to manage the supply and planning of critical production material, based at their head office in Basingstoke. This is a hands-on role with significant spend responsibility, offering close exposure to operations, suppliers, and production planning - ideal for someone who enjoys ownership and pace without line management.Key responsibilities:Managing end-to-end procurement and supply planning for a core production materialMaintaining inventory levels aligned to demand and production schedulesRaising and managing purchase orders via ERP (SAP or similar)Sourcing activity including RFQs, cost analysis, and supplier negotiationMonitoring supplier performance and leading review meetingsWorking closely with manufacturing and logistics teams to protect production continuityAbout you:Strong experience within buying and planningComfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environmentERP experience (SAP desirable)Strong communicator with a proactive, problem-solving mindsetWhat''s on offer:Competitive salary, plus bonus Comprehensive benefits packageHybrid workingHigh-impact role with c... Permanent