TeamJobs are currently recruiting for a Materials Planning and Procurement Specialist to join our client''s dynamic and forward-thinking team based in Basingstoke.Location: Basingstoke Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm Rate: 15.83 - 23.08 per hour (depending on experience)Key Responsibilities:Plan and order direct materials from internal and external suppliers, prioritizing On-Time To Request (OTTR) and On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets.Minimize shortages and past-due materials, achieving zero backlog.Manage and report direct materials inventory weekly (Raw, WIP, Reserved, Aging) to reduce stock holding and improve material availability.Collaborate with ERB Coordinator and Logistics Associate to order, receive, and issue materials to the workshop and relevant stakeholders.Attend regular cross-functional meetings with Quality, Engineering, Operations, Customer Management, and other teams to drive turnaround time (TAT) improvements and reduce customer escalations.Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational systems.Support timely material ordering and engineering change requests.Identify and communicate parts shortages, seeking alternative solutions and reuse opportunities.Manage a pool of rotable materials, ensuring availability meets operational standards and customer needs.Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to drive measurable cost and time savings.What We''re Looking For:Experience in a supply chain, materials planning, or stores enviro