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