Purchasing Planner/Administrator

Planning & Purchasing Administrator Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire (NN6 9UB) Hours: Full-time, On-site Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing business for a Planning & Purchasing Administrator to join their team in Brixworth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to support both the Production Planning and Purchasing functions, playing a key role in ensuring smooth operations, accurate data management, and effective communication across the business. Benefits Competitive salary 10% discretionary annual bonus Yearly salary reviews 10% non-contributory pension scheme (increasing with service) Private healthcare Death in service (x4 salary) Income protection scheme Electric vehicle (EV) scheme 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) Key Responsibilities Maintain and update production planning data within ERP systems and planning tools Create, release, and manage work orders and purchase orders Support planning and re-planning activities in line with changing priorities Communicate schedule updates to production teams and internal stakeholders Liaise with suppliers to track orders and confirm delivery dates Carry out data checks and system updates to ensure accuracy across planning and purchasing Provide general administrative support across both functions Work collaboratively with internal teams to support operational efficiency Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and procedures About You Previous experience in a planning, purchasing, or administrative role within a manufacturing or engineering environment Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (EFACS experience advantageous) Confident using Excel and managing data Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Strong attention to detail and a logical approach to problem-solving Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team player Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities #INDASH25