Supply Chain Buyer / Planner
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To help achieve our vision of a decarbonised future we are seeking a motivated Buyer / Planner with a strong background in the production or automotive sector to manage purchasing and production planning for our fuel cell components.
Key Responsibilities:
- You will be involved in implementing our new ERP solution
- Place, track and expedite purchase orders for materials and components in line with production plans
- Build and maintain the master production schedule and material requirements plan (MRP)
- Monitor inventory levels, reorder points and safety stock to avoid line stoppages
- Coordinate closely with project managers, engineering and warehouse teams on demand and priorities
- Negotiate pricing, lead times and delivery terms with suppliers
- Track supplier performance (OTD, quality) and drive continuous improvement
- Maintain accurate item, BOM and supplier data in the ERP system
- BSc/MSc level in engineering is mandatory.
- Understanding of CNC, machining, coating, 3D-Printing, forging, injection moulding, etc
- Minimum 3–4 years of buying and/or production planning experience in an engineering field
- Proven experience in full-lifecycle Purchase Order (PO) creation, placement, tracking, and reconciliation
- Direct experience managing import/export logistics, customs documentation, and international shipping of goods
- Experience with commodities, injected plastics, stamped metals, castings, and PCBAs in a low/high-volume, high-mix environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP software is mandatory
- Strong numeracy, planning, and negotiation skills
- Team player with the ability to work autonomously
- Excellent spoken and written English/French is mandatory; German or another language is a plus
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