Planning and Purchasing Manager

Role Purpose

The Planning & Purchasing Manager (PPM) leads the seamless transformation of customer orders into finished goods by overseeing procurement, production planning, and inventory management. Through close collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external partners, the PPM ensures materials, services, and consumables are sourced efficiently, production runs to plan, and customer satisfaction remains high.

In this role, you’ll guide a small team of Purchasing Planners, drive operational excellence, and shape supply chain strategy — all while keeping performance high and costs controlled.

Key Responsibilities

Customer & Order Fulfilment

• Ensure all customer demands are met In Full, On Time, In Specification (DIFOTIS).
• Align production plans with customer requirements and quality standards.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage supplier performance to guarantee raw material availability.
• Track raw material pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Deliver measurable procurement savings while maintaining quality.

Planning & Capacity Management

• Oversee Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP).
• Plan material, manufacturing, and production resources.
• Match capacity with budget forecasts and customer demand.

Inventory Optimisation

• Maintain minimal inventory without compromising fulfilment.
• Reduce aged stock and manage stock levels efficiently.

Continuous Improvement

• Support and implement CI initiatives to increase efficiency and eliminate waste.
• Remove bottlenecks and constraints to boost performance.

Leadership & Performance

• Set and monitor KPIs (DIFOTIS, aged stock, inventory, cost, capacity).
• Foster strong engagement, morale, and professional growth within the team.
• Provide regular performance reports and feedback to central teams.

Systems & Compliance

• Maximise effective use of SAP and other business systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality challenges and maintain compliance.

Quality

• Basic knowledge of quality standards , data integrity, and the importance of maintaining product integrity. 
• Strict adherence to the organization’s hygiene rules, understanding the importance of personal hygiene and wearing appropriate protective gear to avoid compromising product quality.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Degree in Management Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred).
• Significant experience in supply chain management.
• Proven track record in team leadership and development.
• Strong ERP/MRP knowledge (SAP preferred).
• Advanced data analysis and Excel skills (PowerPoint/Word an advantage).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, results-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-changing environment.

Benefits 

• Private medical 
• Free on site car parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Pension scheme
• Reward and discount platform
• Staff social events

Amcor Limited (ASX: AMC; www.amcor.com) is a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, focusing on a broad range of flexible and rigid plastic packaging that enhances the products consumers use in everyday life, with 95 percent of its sales into the food, beverage, healthcare and tobacco industries.  The company employs more than 31,000 people worldwide, operating in 40-plus countries and across more than 190 sites.

With more than 50 plants in 18 countries, Amcor Flexibles Europe, Middle East and Africa (AFEMEA), a division of Amcor, is a market leader and the world's largest supplier of flexible packaging. We deliver innovative packaging solutions and provide enhanced quality products for the food, beverage, pharma, personal care, medical and industrial markets. Its award winning approach towards sustainability makes AFEMEA the preferred partner for customers looking for responsible packaging solutions.