Livingston
A growing medical technology services organisation is seeking an experienced Planner / Buyer to support R&D and manufacturing operations within a regulated environment. This is a hands-on role with real scope to influence supply chain performance in a scaling business serving UK and international clients. The company provides contract design, development, and manufacturing services to medical device OEMs, with deep expertise in point-of-care diagnostics, disposable components, assay development, and in-house manufacturing. The Role You will be responsible for planning and procurement of materials, components, and services to ensure uninterrupted supply across R&D projects and commercial manufacturing. Operating in a multi-client environment, you will manage competing priorities while working closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance teams. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in developing and strengthening supply chain processes, systems, and supplier relationships as the organisation continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Production & Materials Planning • Develop and maintain production and material plans aligned to demand forecasts, sales orders, and inventory targets, • Process customer purchase orders accurately and compliantly, • Coordinate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure material availability, • Communicate supply risks, mitigation plans, and status updates to stakeholders, • Source, negotiate, and procure raw materials, reagents, consumables, and production supplies, • Place purchase orders in line with lead times, order quantities, and approved supplier requirements, • Manage supplier performance, resolving issues around cost, quality, or delivery, • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory standards (ISO, GMP, FDA where applicable), • Monitor inventory levels and support replenishment strategies, • Support cycle counting and inventory reconciliation, • Contribute to ERP / MRP system development and optimisation, • Work cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, QA/QC, and Finance, • Support supplier audits, onboarding, and improvement initiatives, • Deliver sourcing projects for new materials and components, • HND or Degree in a relevant discipline, • Proven experience in a Planner / Buyer or similar supply chain role within a regulated industry, • Working knowledge of ISO 13485 or equivalent quality standards, • Good understanding of GMP principles, • Experience using ERP systems (e.g. MS Dynamics Business Central or similar), • Strong Excel capability and analytical skills, • Ability to interpret technical specifications and drawings, • Sound understanding of supply, demand, and inventory control principles, • Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, • Experience in medical devices, diagnostics, pharma, or CDMO environments, • International shipping and incoterms knowledge, • Experience handling hazardous materials, • Six Sigma / process excellence exposure, • Forklift licence, • Experience implementing new supply chain processes and procedures Why Apply? This is a chance to join a technically advanced, fast-growing organisation where supply chain capability is critical to success. You’ll have genuine influence, exposure to cutting-edge diagnostic technologies, and the opportunity to shape how the function evolves.