Buyer

£25000 - £30000 per annum

Southampton, Hampshire

A great opportunity for a dynamic procurement professional to join a leading organisation as a Buyer, to be responsible for managing the spend in respect of purchasing activities, manage operations to secure efficiency and compliance. Role is paying a competitive salary and based on the outskirts of Southampton. Key Responsibilities of the Buyer; Source and purchase from suppliers working to a cost effective and business sense manner. Work closely with suppliers to monitor and advise on any potential issues. Validate and prepare purchase orders on a daily basis Maintain work orders, good and services and supplier lists Supporting Purchasing with tender prep, reports and continuous improvement Managing all store requirements, and any customer enquiries Personal Specification of the Buyer; Proven Purchasing experience. Experience within a Manufacturing / Engineering / Construction environment. Excellent communication & negotiation skills. Excellent IT skills including MS Office. Driven and flexible attitude. Enthusiastic and ability to work effectively as part of a team. This role would also suit you if you have held a role as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Controller, Purchasing Administrator, Junior Buyer, Procurement Assistant or Commercial Coordinator.

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Engineering Buyer

£30000 - £35000 per annum

Poole, Dorset

Working in the Procurement team, the Engineering Buyer will be responsible for identifying and supporting cost reduction initiatives by working with and developing key suppliers. Key Responsibilities of the Engineering Buyer; Execute purchase orders in line with MRP demand. Action manual purchase requisition handling in order to secure availability for goods and services. Manage request for quotations to investigate cost and availability. Action Quality Reports in a timely manner by liaising with suppliers. Support the Supply Chain function to establish, maintain and monitor KPI's to optimise supply chain performance. Ensure Quality, Delivery and Cost development of goods and services. Create an effective and business focused working relationship with key internal customers. Develop Corporate Supply Chain initiatives. Develop cross company competencies that will contribute to the development of both the Supply Chain and general business performance. Report on agreed objectives and long-term strategies with the Supply Management team as applicable. Personal Specification of the Engineering Buyer; Proven Procurement experience. Experience within a Manufacturing / Engineering environment. CIPS qualification or studying towards preferred but not essential. Excellent communication & negotiation skills Excellent IT skills including MS Office Good working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. Ability to read Technical Drawings. Enthusiastic and ability to work effectively as part of a team Demonstrate a flexible attitude towards all types of work. This role would also suit you if you have held a role as a Buyer, Junior Buyer, Procurement Assistant or Purchasing Controller.

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Procurement Category Manager

£45000 - £55000 per annum

Andover, Hampshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join a leading organisation, to support the development and implementation of the Category Strategy. Role Responsibilities of the Procurement Category Manager; Support the implementation and development of the various category strategies. Build and maintain good communication channels across the procurement stakeholder group. Optimise value delivery from suppliers to support the business. Assemble and maintain supplier data to support the Category Leadership. Manage key supplier relationships and define those suppliers appropriate for Supplier Relationship Management. Measure and review supplier performance and lead supplier continuous improvement programs. Drive competition and cost saving opportunities. Support all requests for information for the NPD team, to ensure all required information is gathered and presented according to their requirement. Support the development and execution of plans to assure continuous supply of quality goods and services. Forecast supply vulnerabilities and implement plans together to ensure continuity of supply. Ensure that suppliers meet quality requirements and applicable local Regulatory & Technical requirements. Manage and monitor material changes for compliance to Quality and Regulatory standards. Lead supplier related continuous improvement & corrective action efforts. Develop and implement effective cost management programs to deliver year-on-year cost improvement. Personal Specification of the Procurement Category Manager; Degree Qualified or equivalent within a Business or related discipline. CIPS qualification would be an advantage. Significant experience of Procurement Category Management. Experience within an FMCG environment. Project Management and NPD experience. Strong commercial background. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Strong analytical skills. Flexibility to travel as required. This role would also suit you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Sourcing Specialist, Commodity Manager, Supplier Manager or Category Manager.

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Electronics Buyer

£24000 - £28000 per annum

Basingstoke, Hampshire

An excellent opportunity for an Electronics Buyer to join a growing business, specialising within Manufacturing - This role is brand new due to company growth, based in Basingstoke and offers excellent progression. Responsibilities for the Buyer: Working closely with engineering staff to procure components and related parts. Raise orders, monitoring and progressing purchase orders. Supply relationships internally and externally to improve cost, quality and supply. Working to very strict and tight deadlines to been schedule. Generate progress via live reports. Monitor target costs against proposal costs Experience: Experience within electronics manufacturing environment Understanding of Manufacturing process. Understanding of procurement regulations. High level of Excel. MRP/ERP System experience Strong communication and negotiation skills This role would suit a candidate with experience in the following roles; Buyer, Junior Buyer, Technical Buyer, Purchasing, Commodity Buyer.

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Finished Product Buyer

£35000 - £45000.00 per annum

Gatwick, West Sussex

A fantastic opportunity for a Finished Product Buyer to join a fast paced, vibrant business based in with an excellent salary up to £45k for the right person. The Procurement position has been created due to business growth and recent acquisitions. This role does involve international travel up to 60% of the time. As a Buyer, you will be responsible for; - Purchasing of finished products for wholesale purposes - Negotiation of all terms and conditions, contracts and supplier agreements. - Management of own KPI's to the company standard - Working closely with manufacturing sites across the UK in maintaining relationships - Strategic Purchasing across the EU, based of price, quality and delivery time Previous experience required; - Working within a retail environment, purchasing of finished goods - Buying experience across the EU - Supplier Relationship Management - Confident and ability to act of own initiative. As this role is 60% travel across Europe, there is an opportunity to work based from home on the days in UK.

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Category Manager - IT

Up to £43000 per annum

Bicester, Oxfordshire

Procurement Category Manager A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join this public sector organisation based in Bicester who will support the Head of Procurement in delivery of a strategic procurement service to the trust on a specific portfolio of sourcing categories and contribute significantly to the delivery of allocation procurement projects within key markets. This role is non clinical and will be responsible for IT Procurement. Main responsibilities of the Procurement Category Manager To engage and work with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that trust requirements are processed To undertake work related to the procurement of goods and services within category area of responsibility To ensure that all Trust systems and records are maintained in an efficient and effective manner in respect of supplier related information and performance management requirements in accordance with Trust policy To collect, collate and analyse information to provide statistical and financial information as requested by the Head of Procurement to support monthly and annual reporting procedures, using spreadsheets, databases etc. manipulating the data in an appropriate manner To assist with the sourcing of products within category areas of responsibility when requested, using databases and information sources as appropriate, preparing information for the reporting process when appropriate To participate in formal audits and stock-takes when required, recording information accurately To provide operational cover for the Head of Procurement as required Skills & Experience required of the Procurement Category Manager Degree or equivalent CIPS qualification Stakeholder engagement experience Demonstrate experience at delivering savings to an organisation through effective category management Must have in depth OJEU legislation expertise Knowledge of stock control Experience leading the full cradle to grave procurement process Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously; Ability to analyse contracts and manage contracts at all levels Salary up to £43,000 This role would be perfect for a category manager or procurement manager or senior buyer

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Senior Category Manager (Non - Clinical)

Up to £50000 per annum

Bicester, Oxfordshire

Senior Procurement Category Manager A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement Category Manager to join this public sector organisation based in Bicester who will support the Head of Procurement in delivery of a strategic procurement service to the trust on a specific portfolio of sourcing categories and contribute significantly to the delivery of allocation procurement projects within key markets. This role is non clinical and will be responsible for Estates, Fleet & Corporate Services. Main responsibilities of the Senior Procurement Category Manager To deliver a strategic procurement service through engagement with all relevant stakeholders To implement procurement strategy for assigned areas of the strategic plan and ensure that performance management systems are operating effectively to meet governance and achieve goals while ensuring local, regional and national sourcing options are integrated within category management opportunities and key performance. To ensure all procurement activities operate in full accordance with legal (EU legislation), environment and sustainability requirements. Identification and management of risk throughout national and local procurement initiatives. To support the Head of Procurement in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings across the Trust. To undertake work related to the procurement of goods and services within category area of responsibility To respond to all stakeholder enquiries appropriately, liaising with internal and external parties, explaining contractual issues, negotiating with suppliers in relation to contract price, delivery dates, product specification, contracted requirements. Skills & Experience required of the Senior Procurement Category Manager Degree or equivalent CIPS qualification Stakeholder engagement experience Demonstrate experience at delivering savings to an organisation through effective category management Must have in depth OJEU legislation expertise Experience leading the full cradle to grave procurement process Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously; Ability to analyse contracts and manage contracts at all levels Salary up to £50,000 This role would be perfect for a category manager or senior category manager or procurement manager

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Ingredients Buyer

£40000 - £50000 per annum

Portsmouth, Hampshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Ingredients Purchasing professional to join a fast-growing organisation on a 12 month fixed term contract. Role Responsibilities of the Ingredients Buyer; Own and manage relationships with key raw material suppliers. Create and implement strategic sourcing plans for critical ingredients. Create and implement a comprehensive risk strategy for the ingredients category. Develop and own budgeting process for the ingredients category. Provide business insight through analysis of commodity and supplier data. Act as an ambassador for the Sourcing Team. Personal Specification of the Ingredients Buyer; Degree Qualified or equivalent within a Business or related discipline. CIPS qualification would be an advantage. Significant experience of Purchasing Ingredients is essential. Strong commercial background. Supplier Management experience. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and under pressure. Strong analytical skills. Flexibility to travel internationally as required. This role would also suit you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Sourcing Specialist, Commodity Manager, Supplier Manager or Category Manager.

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Senior Buyer - 6 Month FTC

Negotiable

Southampton, Hampshire

Working in the Procurement team, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for the end to end procurement activity for a defined category on an initial 6 month fixed term contract. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer; Develop, implement and lead category sourcing strategy for defined areas. End to end sourcing and supply process for a category from supporting business partners to develop a definition of need (requisition / specification) through to confirmation of delivery and supplier payment. Develop effective supplier relationships. Lead and execute tendering, negotiating, contracting and contract management activities on significant spend areas within their category. Identify and lead opportunities to drive performance in supply, cost, quality, innovation and risk. Conduct regular analysis of supplier spend and volume data, reducing overall supply chain costs. Encourage communication and sharing of information within the team and with customers. Ensure the relevant data in purchasing systems is updated and maintained in a timely and accurate manner. Adhere to agreed policies, procedures & processes for the purchase and supply of products and services. Personal Specification of the Senior Buyer; Proven Strategic Procurement experience. Degree qualified or equivalent. CIPS qualification or studying towards preferred but not essential. Technical Procurement experience within a Manufacturing or Engineering environment. Excellent communication & negotiation skills Good working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. Enthusiastic and ability to work effectively as part of a team Able to work under pressure and to set deadlines. Flexibility to travel as required. This role would also suit you if you have held a role as a Commodity Manager, Category Manager, Supplier Manager, Strategic Buyer, Purchaser, Procurement Analyst or Purchasing Controller.

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Senior Buyer (Strategic)

£35000 - £40000 per annum

Bedford, Bedfordshire

The Strategic Senior Buyer will be responsible for managing supplier delivery through supplier improvement and development. Specific Job Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer; Achieve on time delivery, to meet quantity, quality and technical requirements using procurement processes. Complete the supplier selection processes including Invitations to Tender, negotiation of T&C's, Bid evaluation, and award of contract. Ensure goods and services are suitably specified and supplier performance is satisfactory. Negotiate with suppliers to ensure best-value is achieved. Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships with key internal and external business contacts. Provide expertise, advice, and guidance to internal customers on procurement practices and techniques. Ensure procurement activities are compliant with legislative procedures, and that risks are minimised. Provide the key interface between client and suppliers to ensure that communication is effectively managed, and that issues and risks are fully understood and managed. Support internal and external reviews on supplier performance as required. Person Specification of the Senior Buyer; Degree qualified or equivalent. Additional professional qualifications would be an advantage e.g. CIPS. Procurement & Supplier Management experience is essential. Understanding of Contract Law, T&C's, etc. Experience of working within a large manufacturing / engineering organisation. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Strong commercial acumen. Working knowledge of SAP is essential. Excellent IT skills including MS Office. Ability to work collaboratively with other departments within the business. This role would suit an individual with previous experience in the following roles; Vendor Manager, Senior Buyer, Supplier Manager, Commercial Contracts Manager.

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Category Manager - Social Care

£45000 - £50000.00 per annum

Southampton, Hampshire

Sourcing and Contract Category Manager Health & Social Care A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Category Manager to join this public sector organisation based in Southampton who are looking for someone with category experience in Health & Social Care. The ideal candidate will provide leadership in the delivery of strategic sourcing and programme development across the health and social care landscape. The Category Manager needs to manage supplier relationships to ensure value for money is achieved and provide technical expertise in advising, guiding and executing procurement processes, including EU tenders. Main responsibilities of the Health & Social Care Category Manager Provide leadership in the delivery of strategic sourcing and programme development across the H&SC landscape; Provide robust challenge, identify and deliver smart sourcing solutions that as a minimum, meet H&SC client expectations, savings target objectives and contractual service commitments; Lead and deliver robust spend analysis, sourcing project prioritisation, strategic sourcing solutions and the development of service delivery plans; Take sole ownership of the full procurement lifecycle by leading on the development of sourcing plans, compliant tender documentation and overseeing tender evaluation through to contract award, in as efficient a timescale as possible; Deliver evidence-based savings of at least 10% on all sole ownership projects from sourcing activities and/or contract management reviews/re-negotiations; Develop in depth market knowledge through internal / external research and analysis apply this to smart sourcing/savings opportunities; Skills & Experience required of the Health & Social Care Category Manager Stakeholder engagement experience Demonstrate experience at delivering savings to an organisation through effective category management Must have in depth OJEU legislation expertise Experience leading the full cradle to grave procurement process Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously; Category Management experience in Health & Social Care, Adults, People, Children, Social Services etc. Ability to analyse contracts and manage contracts at all levels Salary up to £50,000 This role would be perfect for a category manager or senior category manager or procurement manager all with experience in Health & Social Care Category Management.

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Interim Category Manager - Marketing

Up to £500 per day

Guildford, Surrey

A fantastic opportunity has arrissen to join a global business supporting innovation as a Marketing Procurement Specialist. You will be the key contact for marketing procurement in relation to both Above the Line (ATL) and Below the Line (BTL) category areas covering the full spectrum of marketing. As a Category Manager you are responsible for: Managing the Marketing Procurement spend across the category, including media, event, PR & creative agencies, looking at driving added value into the local supply base through strategic global contracts. As an integrated business partner, working with senior stakeholders up to C-level, you will drive strategic sourcing initiatives into the marketing category across both our Personal Health and Health Systems business areas, looking the bid process for local markets, enabling contract flowdowns and taking the lead with ongoing SRM agreements with our supply base. To succeed in this role of Category Manager, you should have the following skills and experience; Previous experience in a marketing procurement role/category manager covering either ATL, BTL or both, or a General Indirects background that has covered marketing procurement Proven sourcing skillset with tangible evidence of clear saving delivery Evidence of leading tender processes in the marketing space and influencing budget holders on projects Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to influence at all levels & resilience to deliver in a pressured environment Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels, both internally and within the supply base Ability to undertake whole life cost/ total cost of ownership analysis, summarise results and make recommendations based on results Good working knowledge of MS office CIPS qualification is preferable

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Policy and Process Analyst

£45000 - £50000 per annum

Birmingham, West Midlands

As a Policy and Process Analyst you will work to support the development, implementation, improvement and communication of the Procurement, Supply Chain and Contract Management policies and processes across all stages of the procurement lifecycle through employing process improvement methodologies. About the role: Assist in developing and improving a robust, auditable and transparent Procurement and Contract Management system (Procure to Pay Control Framework), that ensures policies, process and templates are developed to support the need to source, select, manage and deliver the diverse range of works, good and services required by the organisation. Support the delivery of change initiatives from identification through to delivery including approvals and Procure to Pay Control Framework updates; To deliver process improvement workshops to identify ideas and solutions to support the delivery of greater efficiency through the identification of better ways of working; Work with other team members and procurement teams to devise new Procure to Pay processes and tools; Provide support to the wider Policy and Process team, including general administration, management of mailbox, records and databases; Facilitate Lessons Learned reviews and feedback process improvements into the Procure to Pay Control Framework; Delivery of Policy and Process training to new starters within the directorate and development refresher training for the wider teams; Regularly liaise with the DfT's Virtual Procurement Policy Team (VPT) regarding updates to Government procurement policies and procedures and ensuring any updates are communicated to the Commercial team. Skills and Experience: A good understanding of Procurement and Contract Management Strong analytical skills Knowledge of EU and UK procurement legislation is desired

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Buyer

£25000 - £30000 per annum

Portsmouth, Hampshire

An excellent opportunity for a Buyer to join a growing business, specialising within Manufacturing - This role is brand new due to company growth, based in Portsmouth and offers excellent progression. Responsibilities for the Buyer: Working closely with engineering staff to procure components and related parts. Raise orders, monitoring and progressing purchase orders. Supply relationships internally and externally to improve cost, quality and supply. Working to very strict and tight deadlines to been schedule. Generate progress via live reports. Monitor target costs against proposal costs Experience: Experience within electronics manufacturing environment Understanding of Manufacturing process. Understanding of procurement regulations. High level of Excel. MRP/ERP System experience Strong communication and negotiation skills This role would suit a candidate with experience in the following roles; Buyer, Junior Buyer, Technical Buyer, Purchasing, Commodity Buyer.

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Buyer

£25 - £33 per hour

Bedfordshire, England

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a long term contract working for a prime contractor in the defence engineering and manufacturing sector. As a Buyer your role will be to manage the full end of end procurement process for both mechanical (machined components/fabrications) and electrical (components, cables) commodities, both on a build to order and off the shelf basis. This will include issuing RFQ's, evaluating responses, negotiating with suppliers and awarding contracts. It is likely you will have worked in a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Commodity Manager or similar role in an aerospace, defence or other comparable engineering/manufacturing company. Prior experience of using SAP would be preferred and experience in a buyer role in the defence industry would be very desirable. The assignment is expected to run for at least 12 months and is based on 37.5hrs per week. Due to the nature of the role SC level security clearance will also be required.

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Senior Buyer

£35000 - £40000 per annum

Witney, Oxfordshire

A fantastic new opportunity for a dynamic procurement professional to join a busy manufacturing organisation as a Senior Buyer. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer; Responsible for category contract negotiations, ensuring the best total acquisition cost from current or new suppliers. Ensure the category supply base is developed to improve quality, service, technical competence and reliability. Achieve year on year savings for specified categories. Lead cost reduction initiatives. Lead purchasing activities to drive quality improvements with suppliers. Maintain a contract database for a defined group of categories. Assess and manage risk for a defined group of categories, taking appropriate action to minimise the impact on supply. Support company inventory reduction initiatives with category suppliers. Personal Specification of the Senior Buyer; Degree qualified or equivalent. CIPS qualification would be an advantage. Procurement experience within a manufacturing environment. Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management experience. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Excellent IT skills including Advanced Excel skills. Ability to effectively prioritise workload. Ability to work well on own initiative and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving skills. Self-motivated and enthusiastic. This role would also suit you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a Purchasing Controller, Supplier Manager, Senior Buyer, Buyer or Strategic Sourcing Manager.

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Buyer

£28000 - £32000 per annum

Fareham, Hampshire

A great opportunity for a dynamic procurement professional to join a leading organisation as a Buyer, to be responsible for managing the spend in respect of purchasing activities, ensuring that products and services are supplied at the lowest possible acquisition cost. Key Responsibilities of the Buyer; Process purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies. Ensure on-time delivery and negotiate with suppliers to reach highest quality at best value. Initiates RFQ process and prepare bid documents. Resolve problems and issues related to purchasing. Maintain an understanding of suppliers' capabilities and current capacity. Understand market drivers, so that reasonable pricing can be determined and supply risk reduced. Develop appropriate sources of supply and maintain working relationships with suppliers. Maintain current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system. Personal Specification of the Buyer; Educated to Degree Level or equivalent. Proven Purchasing experience. Experience of preparing Bids and negotiating Contracts. Experience within a Manufacturing / Engineering environment. Strong commercial acumen. Excellent communication & negotiation skills. Excellent IT skills including MS Office. Driven and flexible attitude. Enthusiastic and ability to work effectively as part of a team. This role would also suit you if you have held a role as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Controller, Purchasing Administrator, Junior Buyer, Procurement Assistant or Commercial Coordinator.

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Buyer

Up to £30000 per annum

Christchurch, Dorset

A fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Procurement professional to join a leading organisation as a Buyer, responsible for purchasing raw materials for production. Key Responsibilities of Technical Buyer: Working closely with engineering staff to procure components and related parts. Raise orders, monitor and chase suppliers. Supply relationships internally and externally to improve cost, quality and supply. Working to very strict and tight deadlines to been schedule. Generate progress via live reports. Experience: Experience of reading and interpreting technical drawings Understanding of Manufacturing process. Understanding of inspection and test methods related to welded components. MRP/ERP System experience High level of Excel. Strong communication and negotiation skills This role would suit a candidate with experience in the following roles; Buyer, Junior Buyer, Technical Buyer, Purchasing, Commodity Buyer.

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Buyer

£25000 - £30000 per annum

Farnham, Surrey

An excellent opportunity for Buyer to join an established Manufacturing business. The role will be based in Farnham and will be responsible for buying of a range of complex materials and services. Key Responsibilities of Senior Buyer: Working closely with engineering staff to procure components and related parts. Raise orders, monitoring and progressing purchase orders. Supply relationships internally and externally to improve cost, quality and supply. Working to very strict and tight deadlines to been schedule. Generate progress via live reports. Monitor target costs against proposal costs Experience: Experience of reading and interpreting technical drawings Understanding of Manufacturing process. Understanding of procurement regulations. Familiarity with engineering schematics. High level of Excel. Strong communication and negotiation skills British Passport required due to security clearance. This role would suit a candidate with experience in the following roles; Buyer, Junior Buyer, Technical Buyer, Purchasing, Commodity Buyer.

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Procurement and Contracts Manager

Up to £45000 per annum

Maidenhead, Berkshire

Procurement and Contracts Manager Full Time Permanent £45,000k A fantastic opportunity for a Procurement and Contracts Manager to join an organisation just outside of Maidenhead. This position has been created due to continued growth within the team and due to additional workload following on from some recent projects within the team. Due to the nature of the role prior experience within the public sector is desirable however an understanding of EU contracts is essential as the successful candidate will be responsible for providing key support to the Procurement Team with regards to management and renewal of contracts. Role responsibilities of the Procurement and Contracts Manager will include: Work on and deliver procurement projects for the organisation in order to maximise value for money. Develop quotation and tender documentation in line with requirements Project manage procurement projects from start to finish ensuring all terms are signed with suppliers. Manage the process of tender documentation and coordinate responses to enquiries Lead on the evaluation and appraisal of bids ensuring all measures are considered. Manage and oversea contract spend so that cost saving opportunities can be identified and actioned. Implement and develop audit systems in order to monitor contractor performance taking action when necessary. Participate in the negotiation of contract extension and variation to contracts Maintain up to date knowledge of the market you are responsible for identifying threats and new opportunities. Build effective relationships with key stakeholders within the business reflecting key values within the business. Provide a flexible approach and respond to changing demands of customers and the business Person Specification of the Procurement and Contracts Manager: A good understanding of Procurement and Contract management within the public sector Ability to articulate and demonstrate Strong Negotiation skills An understanding of EU procurement rules and procedures Good IT skills This is an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly, high performing procurement team in a modern office environment. Depending on experience this Procurement Contracts Specialist role could suit somebody working as a Procurement Officer, Contracts Officer or Commercial Officer.

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Head of Procurement

Up to £60000 per annum

Bicester, Oxfordshire

Head of Procurement A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Procurement to join this public sector organisation based in Bicester with experience in clinical and non-clinical procurement. The ideal candidate will professionally and strategically lead the procurement department in the provision of high quality procurement services in accordance with Trust objectives, delivery innovative, effective and sustainable solutions for the Trust. Main responsibilities of the Head of Procurement To manage the Procurement and Logistics function of the trust Liaise with the Assistant Director of Finance to review and deliver procurement requirements for the Trust To advise and guide the executive and senior management team in relation to the procurement goods and services To liaise with the NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency, other organisations and stakeholders in relation to performance monitoring and contract compliance To be responsible for the overall line management of the department, providing advice and mentor ship managers, managing performance issues effectively and constructively, ensuring that standards of best practice are understood and applied Explaining complex decisions to unsuccessful tenders who may not be receptive to such messages and who may be antagonistic and challenging. Accountable for identifying and delivering cost savings which are under the control of procurement Skills & Experience required of the Head of Procurement Good level of education, MCIPS or Degree Qualified Significant experience of working in procurement/logistics function within the public sector at a senior level Previous line management experience - leading and motivating others Able to manage the organisational deliver of the procurement function Strong negotiation skills including problem resolution and complex contract agreement Aware of full end to end procurement process Experience using OJEU Salary up to £60,000 This role would be perfect for a senior category manager or category manager or senior procurement manager or procurement or Head of Procurement or Assistant Head of Procurement.

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Purchasing Manager

£38000 - £44000 per annum + Bonus

Telford, Shropshire

Purchasing Manager A fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Manager has arisen, to join an iconic manufacturer based in Telford. With a potential salary range of £38,000- £44,000 plus a very healthy car allowance this role would be perfect for a buyer who has strong experience with managing a team, and strong in their supplier development. Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a technical manufacturing environment and Ideally with experience in dealing with suppliers based abroad. Role responsibilities of the Procurement Manager: Negotiating the lowest total acquisition costs for components and materials required for the manufacture and assembly, as well as indirect goods and services, whilst maintaining agreed levels of product quality, delivery performance and customer satisfaction. To identify and recommend suppliers for existing and new components. To hold regular review meetings with key suppliers to discuss delivery and quality performance. Ensuring that improvement plans, and non-conformances are closed in the required time frame. To monitor critical commodity markets trends in order to provide the base information required to conduct effective strategic supplier negotiations. To assist in the drafting of purchasing contracts with existing suppliers. Person Specification of the Procurement Manager: MCIPS Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment Project Management Understanding engineering drawings Vendor Management Experience with managing suppliers in the EU and Far East. Strong negotiation Salary Up to £44k + Car and benefits This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a senior buyer, sourcing specialist, vendor manager, commodity manager, commodity buyer, category manager, senior buyer or purchasing team leader.

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Senior IT Category Manager

Up to £62000 per annum

Surrey, England

Senior IT Category Manager A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior IT Category Manager to join this public sector organisation based in Surrey who are looking for a Procurement Manager who has category experience in IT. The ideal candidate will act as the procurement lead for IT, develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure value for money is achieved and provide technical expertise in advising, guiding and executing procurement processes, including both EU and non EU tenders. Main responsibilities of the Senior IT Category Manager Implementation, and continuous improvement of the new category management approach and supporting the Head of Procurement in meeting the College's key procurement needs Identifying key IT category management priorities in respect of savings and continuous improvement Ensuring procurement complies with College financial regulations and the Public Contracts Regulations Briefing the Head of Procurement on any project risks or key issues arising from category management implementation and tender exercises Delivering value for money and savings targets, and proactive forward planning for implementation and achievement of targets Ability to independently scope, administer and conclude OJEU and framework competitions from end to end (and support other team members in achieving the same) Develop wide supply contracts which are based around key performance indicators and service failure remedies. Maintain key working relationships with suppliers and internal clients. Promoting and ensuring best procurement practice Actively manage supplier controls and supplier vetting protocols Managing procurement & contract documentation, tendering templates, record keeping and associated systems Skills & Experience required of the Senior IT Category Manager Good level of education, MCIPS or equivalent experience High degree of competency in all Microsoft applications Experience of working within the IT Category within a procurement role Understanding and use of OJEU and Public Contract Regulations Proven track record of savings Excellent people engagement and stakeholder management skills Have previous experience of reviewing software license and subscription terms and conditions and able to advise stakeholders of implications and risks. Salary up to £62,000 This role would be perfect for a category manager or senior category manager or procurement manager all with experience in IT Category Management.

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Senior Estates Category Manager

Up to £62000 per annum

Surrey, England

Senior Estates Category Manager A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Estates Category Manager to join this public sector organisation based in Surrey who are looking for a Procurement Manager who has category experience in Estates and Facilities Management. The ideal candidate will act as the procurement lead for estates and commercial services, develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure value for money is achieved and provide technical expertise in advising, guiding and executing procurement processes, including both EU and non EU tenders. Main responsibilities of the Senior Estates Category Manager Implementation and continuous improvement of the new category management approach and supporting the Head of Procurement with all procurement needs. Identifying key Estates and Commercial Services category management priorities in respect of savings and continuous improvement. Ensuring procurement complies with College financial regulations and the Public Contracts Regulations. Briefing the Head of Procurement on any project risks or key issues arising from category management implementation and tender exercises. Delivering value for money and savings targets, and proactive forward planning for implementation and achievement of targets. Ability to independently scope, administer and conclude OJEU and framework competitions from end to end (and support other team members in achieving the same). Develop wide supply contracts which are based around key performance indicators and service failure remedies. Maintain key working relationships with suppliers and internal clients. Promoting and ensuring best procurement practice Actively manage supplier controls and supplier vetting protocols Managing procurement & contract documentation, tendering templates, record keeping and associated systems Skills & Experience required of the Senior Estates Category Manager Good level of education, MCIPS or equivalent experience High degree of competency in all Microsoft applications Experience of working within or alongside the estate, construction & FM category in a procurement role Understanding and use of OJEU and Public Contract Regulations Proven track record of savings Experience of category management Experience of negotiating purchasing contracts Excellent people engagement and stakeholder management skills Salary up to £62,000 This role would be perfect for a category manager or senior category manager or procurement manager or commodity manager all with experience within estates, facilities management or construction category management.

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Metals Commodity Buyer

Up to £35000 per annum

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Metals Commodity Buyer - Northampton - £35,000 Butler Ross have a fantastic opportunity for two commodity Buyers, to join a manufacturing company based in Northampton. The salary is circa £35,000 and the ideal candidate will have a broad range of purchasing experience, as well as experience in purchasing metal components. Candidates will have previous experience within Purchasing or Category or Commodity Management and ideally would have been a Buyer, Senior Purchasing Officer, Senior Buyer, or a Category/Commodity Buyer. Role responsibilities of the Metals Commodity Buyer include: Locate vendors and asses, to determine availability and terms of sales. Analyse market in the specified area of each indirect category. Participate in the development of specifications for Indirect categories. Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers. Represent companies in negotiating pricing and formulating policies with suppliers. Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids. Prepare bid awards and obtain approvals per the delegation of authority. Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs. Maintain systems with data updates, ensuring accuracy of key supplier information. Support the operations team in ensuring that Suppliers meet obligations in term of responsibilities, performance and priorities to ensure un-disturbed production. Person Specification of the Metals Commodity Buyer include: Broad Purchasing experience or experience in purchasing metal components Circa 5 years purchasing experience UK Driving License Salary Circa £35,000 This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within Purchasing or Procurement as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Senior Procurement Officer, Category/Commodity Buyer Should you not hear anything from us regarding your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful! Please don't get disheartened and please keep checking the Butler Ross website for any other opportunities. All our live jobs are listed on our website.

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Purchasing Administrator/Buyer x2

Up to £18000 per annum

Southampton, Hampshire

Purchasing Assistant/Buyer A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a purchasing administrator to join this public sector organisation based in Southampton who are looking for someone who has proven experience working in an administration, supply chain or inventory control capacity, excellent customer communication skills and great knowledge of Microsoft office. This position will give you the opportunity to undertake the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 4 Diploma. Main responsibilities of the Purchasing Assistant/Buyer Assist in providing an effective and efficient purchasing service to end users within the Trust Process orders correctly and promptly in accordance with procedures To act as an ambassador for the department, influence end user's choice of products and make sure all queries and complaints are dealt with in a professional and positive way. Assist with purchasing activity Skills & Experience required of the Purchasing Assistant/Buyer Experience of producing accurate work (in an academic or work environment) with a high level of attention to detail Experience of organising and planning own work. Experience of and confident in communicating with a variety of people via email, phone, or face to face. Excellent customer service skills Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Salary up to £18000 This role would be perfect for an administrator or shipping coordinator or supply chain planner or supply chain coordinator or inventory controller or inventory officer or customer service agent or customer service advisor or junior buyer or purchasing administrator or purchaser or purchasing officer.

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Buyer - Automotive

Up to £30000 per annum

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Buyer - Northampton I have a great opportunity for a Buyer to join a hugely successful Engineering company in Northampton. My client is in the Automotive sector, and need someone from a Purchasing, Procurement or Materials background who is familiar with this industry, to join them as a Buyer This role will be working within a supportive, exciting and reactive environment, working on multiple and exciting projects, and will offer fantastic mentorship and growth for the right person to develop their career within Purchasing. This role would suit someone who has experience working in Materials and Purchasing, as a Junior Buyer, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Assistant, or Material Planner or Material Scheduler. Key Responsibilities of the Buyer: Control and ownership of full purchase cycle from order process to supplier sourcing, authorisation, to delivery receipt Work closely with the Engineering, Design and Quality teams in managing BOM components Determining objective supplier sourcing, selection and nomination process Interpret technical drawings, arrange RFQ, NDS documentations Raise administer purchase orders, ensuring deliveries are on-time and in full Negotiating price and delivery to meet demand and project BOM costs Optimise stock levels and interpreting MRP/SAP demand Continual updating of purchasing data on SAP Continuous improvement of purchasing processes Maintaining and building relationships with key suppliers Personal Specification of the Buyer Experience in Purchasing or Materials BOM experience Sap Experience (desirable, however not necessary) Strong IT Skills with an MRP/ERP system Engineering or Automotive background Excellent team player, who can work well autonomously Someone who can work in a highly reactive and high-pressure environment Salary £28,000 Working Hours & Benefits: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm 25 Days (Plus Days Holidays) Pension This role would suit someone who has experience working in Materials and Purchasing, as a Junior Buyer, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Assistant, or Material Planner or Material Scheduler. Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Purchasing Systems Administrator

Up to £23000 per annum

Poole, Dorset

Purchasing Systems Administrator A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a purchasing systems administrator to join this public sector organisation based in Poole. They are looking for someone with strong administration and data manipulation skills and with experience of data entry, data management, maintenance of systems both electronic and paper-based. Main responsibilities for the Procurement Systems Administrator Undertakes effective day-to-day operational administration of procurement systems to ensure delivery of time critical services to clinical and non-clinical areas in support of front line patient care. Provides timely response to stakeholder queries and provides highest quality customer care/service. Reporting to the Senior Category Manager provides detailed analyses of spend and product data, as directed, which supports and addresses stakeholder requirements. Identifies, recommends and, as directed, develops service improvement opportunities that support improved customer and patient services cost effectively. As directed, provides statistical information and analysis of data from procurement systems and applications to inform Commercial Services activities and stakeholder requirements. As directed, provides appropriate procurement systems training and support which meets the needs of stakeholders  Actively promotes and supports team working and customer care in the department, is approachable, helpful and understanding with colleagues both internal and external. Skills & Experience required of the Purchasing Assistant/Buyer Good keyboard skills with intermediate ability of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Excellent customer service skills Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Accuracy and attention to deal especially with regards to data input. Previous experience in development and maintenance of systems both electronic and paper-based. Salary up to £23,000 This role would be perfect for an Administrator or Data Entry Clerk or Analyst or Data Assistant or Procurement Analyst or P2P specialist or eProcurement Specialist

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Purchasing Assistant/Junior Buyer

Up to £20000 per annum

Poole, Dorset

Purchasing Assistant/Junior Buyer A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a purchasing administrator to join this public sector organisation based in Poole who are looking for someone who has proven experience working in an administration, customer service, supply chain or inventory control capacity with excellent customer communication skills and great knowledge of Microsoft office. Main responsibilities of the Purchasing Assistant/Buyer Processes incoming purchase requisitions and issues purchases orders in timely manner to meet customer requirements. Undertakes ad-hoc sourcing of products not under contractual arrangements or agreement. Promptly resolves any payment, delivery or supply queries and ensures effective, timely and appropriate communication of any remedial actions undertaken to all stakeholders. Acts with professional integrity always, knows and maintains professional standards of behaviour. As directed undertakes administration and maintenance of electronic support systems. Supports the Senior Category Manager in maintaining accurate supplier pricing and lead time data, relied upon for production of Trust purchase orders, supply agreements and e-catalogues As directed and required, reviews and reports supplier, customer and user related data to support category planning and ensure validity of databases. Skills & Experience required of the Purchasing Assistant/Buyer Proven experience of working in an administration, customer service, supply chain or inventory control support capacity Good keyboard skills with intermediate ability of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Excellent customer service skills Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Accuracy and attention to deal especially with regards to data input. Salary up to £20,000 This role would be perfect for an administrator or customer service clerk or account handler or shipping coordinator or supply chain planner or supply chain coordinator or inventory controller or inventory officer or customer service agent or customer service advisor or purchasing assistant or assistant buyer or junior buyer or purchasing administrator or graduate.

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Procurement Specialist - IT Interim/6 Month FTC

£43000 - £51300 per annum + Benefits

Stratford, London

Procurement Specialist - IT (Interim/FTC for 6 months) £43,500 - £51,300 (depending on experience) + 25 days holiday, bonus, private medical and free parking A fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to join one of London's largest developers of new homes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed Procurement Team and influence some key changes within the business. This position has been created due to continued grow within the business and will offer excellent progression opportunities and the opportunity to lead and take ownership of your own Procurement. Due to the nature of the roles prior experience with OJEU public contracts regulations is essential as the successful candidate will be required to run full end to end tenders across IT. Role responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist will include: Provide advice on the development of contractual arrangements and competitive procedures and ensuring this are aligned with UK and EU Procurement Legislation within all categories Ensure that contracts within your area of responsibility deliver full life value for money Implement the procurement strategy and ensuring this meets business objectives Liaise with stakeholders and advise on procurement strategies Provide advice and guidance relating to procurement regulations to the wider organisation. Identify opportunities to reduce costs and commercial risks and increase value. Negotiate and influence suppliers to improve services whilst maintaining quality Lead development of innovative procurement strategies against defined commodity areas assigned. Work alongside suppliers and operational areas of the business to explore and investigate opportunities where costs can be reduced, quality improved and processes simplified. Person Specification of the Procurement Specialist: Experience of working across one of the following disciplines, IT, Hardware is desirable Strong stakeholder engagement experience Confident understanding around EU/Ojeu and UK procurement legislation Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement or Buyer role within procurement. This company has been included in the Great place to work index This is an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly, high performing, Group Procurement team in a modern office environment. This company has been included in the Great Place to work Index and has an excellent reputation within the Housing market. Depending on experience this Category Manager role could suit somebody working in a Procurement Officer, Purchasing Officer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Catego

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Buyer

£28000 - £33000 per annum

Slough, Berkshire

A fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Procurement professional to join a leading organisation as a Buyer, responsible for purchasing raw materials for production. Key Responsibilities of the Buyer; Process purchase requisitions. Coordinate order activity to ensure material is delivered on time. Ensure purchase orders to be delayed or cancelled due to changes in the production schedule are actioned in a timely manner. Source and negotiate prices for materials, consumables, equipment and services. Ensure that relevant contracts are in place for key suppliers as assigned and supported by the Procurement Manager. Ensure pricing and supplier master data is kept up to date. Manage activities with relevant suppliers. Personal Specification of the Buyer; Degree qualified or equivalent within a relevant discipline. Professional qualifications would be an advantage. Experience of purchasing raw materials. Experience within a highly regulated Manufacturing or FMCG environment. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Enthusiastic and ability to work effectively as part of a team. Able to multi-task and manage own time effectively. Able to work under pressure and to set deadlines. This role would also suit you if you have held a role as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer or Purchasing Controller.

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Procurement Manager

£35000 - £45000 per annum + 15% Flex Fund

Birmingham, West Midlands

Butler Ross are recruiting on behalf of a major organisation in central Birmingham for a number of Procurement Managers to work within their corporate procurement department. Due to the nature of the roles prior experience with OJEU public contracts regulations is essential as the successful candidate will be required to run full end to end tenders across indirect categories e.g. Professional Services, Stationery, Marketing, IT etc. Experience with Bravo (or other eProcurement platforms) would also be beneficial. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly, high performing, corporate services procurement team in a modern office environment. Depending on experience this Procurement Manager role could suit somebody working in a Procurement Officer, Purchasing Officer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Category Manager, Sourcing Manager or similar role.

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Buyer

Up to £36000 per annum

Southampton, Hampshire

Buyer A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced buyer or senior buyer to join this public sector organisation based in Southampton who are looking for a buyer who has experience in tendering and understanding of the full cradle to grave procurement process. They are looking for someone who can build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders of multi levels and has a proven track record of savings. Main responsibilities of the Buyer To work as a senior member of the procurement team participating in the development and implementation of customers' procurement strategies by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by budget managers and clinicians To be responsible for the commercial management of specific category areas and have lead procurement responsibility for relevant clinical and executive divisions To take lead responsibility for delivering high value and complex procurement projects within your category areas. Have a great understanding of OJEU & EU Regulations Proactively and positively contribute to the successful performance of the organisation Develop and support the procurement team culture of collaborative, flexible cross-team working and commitment to delivering quality services and outcomes, which maintain the Government's policies on public health. Skills & Experience required of the Buyer Significant experience of negotiating contracts in a large organisation, achieving significant cost reductions and adding value activities Knowledge of EU & UK Public procurement legislation Strong understanding of procurement systems MCIPS qualified or studying towards Demonstrate experience in a procurement/buyer role Salary up to 36,000

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Technology Procurement Manager

£400 - £600 per day

Swindon, Wiltshire

This is a great opportunity for experienced IT procurement professionals to play a valuable role in a significant technology transformation programme. These will be long term, 12 month plus assignments, to deliver on the technology procurement strategy that encompasses many different areas including; infrastructure, cloud, payment platforms, SaaS, automation, AI, networks, digital and legacy. As an interim Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategy, identifying new suppliers and managing existing suppliers to enable business objectives to be achieved, managing contractual risk, negotiating and drafting complex contracts and executing new agreements. Essential requirements for this role include extensive experience within IT/technology procurement, experience of developing and implementing category management strategies within technology, strong knowledge of contract law and experience of managing strategic supplier relationships. In addition to this any exposure of having supported large scale transformation programmes in the past would be advantageous. This role would suit an experienced IT/technology procurement professional, likely to be working in a Category Manager, Sourcing Manager, Commercial Manager, Purchasing Manager or similar role.

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Category Specialist

£30000 - £40000 per annum

Watford, Hertfordshire

Excellent opportunity for a Category Specialist working with a leading services company based in Watford, with an excellent salary up to £40k. This role is due to recent growth and will sit within the Procurement team, focusing on Purchasing, Supply Chain and Tender process. As a Category Specialist, you will be involved in all aspects managing a category, from tender process to end to end supply chain. Responsibilities of the Category Specialist; Delivering sourcing principles across all categories, including clinical and non clinical. Working closely with key stakeholders to understand specific requirements. Drive delivery of all category targets. Maintain knowledge of supplier markets, sub categories and capabilities. Working with key suppliers to improve quality, performance and drive down cost. Lead negotiation of commercial contracts with suppliers Manage supplier relationships, ensuring business needs are met through contract lifecycle. Expert for the specific category with understanding of market, industry and best practice. Key Requirements for the Category Specialist; Experience in managing sole category, ideally Medical, HR, Professional Services, Marketing or similar. Experience in Clinical and/or non-clinical sourcing Educated to a degree level within Supply Chain, Business or similar field. Member of CIPS This role would suit someone with previous experience as; Buyer, Senior Buyer, Category Manager, Category Specialist, Procurement Assistant.

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Buyer

£25000 - £35000 per annum

Basingstoke, Hampshire

An excellent opportunity for a Buyer to join a growing business, who specialise in manufacturing within the defence industry. Based in a rural village with beautiful surroundings near Basingstoke, also with excellent working hours offered. Responsibilities for Buyer: Raising purchase orders to procure materials and services Building and maintaining supplier relationships Working closely with freight forwarders to ensure logistics are met Maintaining overall stock level Ensuring the business purchased and holds the right level of components Ensuring production demands are met, OTIF Key Requirements for the Buyer: Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment, ideally within Electronics Excellent sourcing skills, across new suppliers, products and sites. Ability to negotiate and develop working relationships with suppliers Understanding of electronics production and component parts This role is a standalone role, so covering all areas of procurement, including supply chain, production, stock control, purchasing, logistics and inventory. This role would suit someone with experience as; Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Assistant, Purchasing Assistant.

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Buyer

£25000 - £30000 per annum

Southampton, Hampshire

A great opportunity for a dynamic procurement professional to join a leading organisation as a Buyer, to be responsible for managing the spend in respect of purchasing activities, ensuring that products and services are supplied at the lowest possible acquisition cost. Key Responsibilities of the Buyer; Negotiating contracts on behalf of the Company for the supply of requisitioned or specified materials, goods and services. Negotiation and raising specific contracts with Sub Contractors. Managing Cost reduction projects on areas of significant services spend. To develop and manage the supplier base. Continue to improve Supplier Payment Terms in line with Finance timetable. Keeping abreast of supply market trends. Preparation of Management Plan in line with company procedures & Central Purchasing guide lines. Manage the commercial relationship with suppliers regarding price, lead time and supply assurance. Identifying single source materials and approving new sources of supply to reduce supply risks. Work closely with internal customers and external suppliers to ensure the most cost-effective solutions with respect to materials and goods. Raise purchase orders and negotiate contracts on behalf of the Company for the supply of requisitioned or specified materials and goods. Ensuring accurate SAP records are maintained. Undertake analysis of price variation by focusing on product cost drivers and cost reduction. Work closely with the Engineering function to reduce costs using the Design to Cost (DTC) tool. Positively encouraging suppliers to challenge designs and manufacturing methods with a view to reducing costs. Strategically maintain competition amongst suppliers through communication, negotiation, appraisal and evaluation & competitive tendering. Manage the vendor rating and contractor approval processes. Identify and assess commercial advantages to be gained from low cost manufacturing countries. Personal Specification of the Buyer; Educated to Degree Level or equivalent. Proven Purchasing experience. Experience within a Manufacturing / Engineering environment. Strong commercial acumen. Excellent communication & negotiation skills. Excellent IT skills including MS Office. Good working knowledge of SAP / MRP. Driven and flexible attitude. Enthusiastic and ability to work effectively as part of a team. This role would also suit you if you have held a role as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Controller, Purchasing Administrator, Junior Buyer, Procurement Assistant or Commercial Coordinator.

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Senior Buyer

Up to £45k

Slough

A fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Procurement professional to join a growing organisation as a Senior Buyer, responsible for sourcing and negotiating prices for materials, consumables, equipment and services. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer; Ensure relevant contracts are in place for key suppliers as assigned. Ensure that contracts are awarded based on appropriate competitive tendering and bidding. Manage relevant purchasing categories or supplier relationships. Source and negotiate prices for materials, consumables, equipment and services. Produces regular spend analysis reports as required by the business. Produce monthly departmental reports which monitors procurement KPI’s. Implement procurement strategies and improvements which will generate value for the company. Regularly update SAP records for the assigned purchasing groups and follows up on outstanding orders with suppliers. Ensure that compliance and quality records are maintained. Ensure purchasing information and supplier data is kept up to date. Personal Specification of the Senior Buyer; Degree qualified or equivalent within a relevant discipline. Professional qualifications would be an advantage. Proven experience within a Strategic Procurement position. Knowledge of Sourcing and Supplier Management. Experience within a highly regulated Manufacturing or FMCG environment. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Enthusiastic and ability to work effectively as part of a team. Able to multi-task and manage own time effectively. Able to work under pressure and to set deadlines. This role would also suit you if you have held a role as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer or Purchasing Controller.

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Ingredients Buyer

Up to £40k

Andover

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Ingredients Purchasing professional to join a growing FMCG organisation Role Responsibilities of the Ingredients Buyer; Drive value, cost savings, and joint process improvement initiatives for assigned category. Create, negotiate and implement agreed contracts and service level agreements with all suppliers. Create, own and implement category strategies. Develop and improve supplier performance through the use of SRM techniques. Complete various financial reporting tasks such as volume and pricing analyses & market reporting. Lead negotiations with suppliers on contract terms & pricing. Work to identify and implement cost savings opportunities. Lead strategic sourcing teams and act as buying category subject matter expert. Lead RFI/RFP’s attaining added value and cost reductions. Personal Specification of the Ingredients Buyer; Degree Qualified or equivalent within a Business or related discipline. CIPS qualification would be an advantage. Significant experience of Purchasing Ingredients is essential. Strong commercial background. Supplier Management experience. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure. Strong analytical skills. Flexibility to travel as required. This role would also suit you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Sourcing Specialist, Commodity Manager, Supplier Manager or Category Manager.

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Buyer

Up to £30k

Bournemouth

Working in the Procurement team, the Buyer will be responsible for implementing the company purchasing strategy for site incorporating purchasing tools and supplier management techniques at a local level. Key Responsibilities of the Buyer; Ensure that all supplies of goods and services are provided in the most cost-effective manner. Ensure the right quality specifications are met. Ensure the lead times are adhered to with escalations and mitigation actions for those suppliers who under perform. Ensure good communication and collaboration with the other departments involved in the “procure to pay” process and support group wide procurement activities. Implement strategy and select appropriate purchasing tools. Monitor supplier performance. Escalate key issues, implement mitigation plans for late deliveries. Support the supplier selection process, introduction of new suppliers and technologies by driving the use of the preferred supplier list (PSL). Review component specifications and ensure the appropriate supplier is selected based on “total cost of ownership”. Set up an effective supply chain that meets manufacturing location needs. Effective communication to site suppliers of policies relating to supplier performance, inventory and other sourcing initiatives that affect the supply chain. Visit suppliers as a representative of the company to conduct reviews or discuss and resolve issues. Personal Specification of the Buyer; Proven Procurement experience – both operational and strategic. Experience within a Manufacturing environment. CIPS qualification or studying towards preferred but not essential. Excellent communication & negotiation skills Excellent IT skills including MS Office Good working knowledge of MRP systems. Enthusiastic and ability to work effectively as part of a team Able to multi-task and manage own time effectively. Able to work under pressure and to set deadlines. Demonstrate a flexible attitude towards all types of work. This role would also suit you if you have held a role as a Buyer, Junior Buyer, Procurement Assistant or Purchasing Controller.

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Procurement Category Manager

Up to £60k

Basingstoke

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Senior Buyer

Up to £35k

Mitcham

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Buyer

Up to £30k

Christchurch

An excellent opportunity for a Buyer to join an established Manufacturing business. The role will be based near Bournemouth and will be responsible for buying of electro-mechanical components. Key Responsibilities of Technical Buyer: Working closely with engineering staff to procure components and related parts. Raise orders, monitor and chase suppliers. Supply relationships internally and externally to improve cost, quality and supply. Working to very strict and tight deadlines to been schedule. Generate progress via live reports. Experience: Experience of reading and interpreting technical drawings Understanding of Manufacturing process. Understanding of inspection and test methods related to welded components. MRP/ERP System experience High level of Excel. Strong communication and negotiation skills This role would suit a candidate with experience in the following roles; Buyer, Junior Buyer, Technical Buyer, Purchasing, Commodity Buyer.

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Buyer

Up to £30k

Brighton

A fantastic opportunity for a Buyer to join a leading manufacturing company based near Brighton, with an excellent salary in the region of £30,000. The Procurement position has been created due to recent business growth and acquisitions. The Buyer will sit in a small Purchasing Department, reporting into the Purchasing Manager. Candidates will have previous experience of Purchasing and working closely with supplies as the business is entering exciting news times. Role responsibilities for the Buyer include: Acting as main point of contact for all suppliers, bringing in new products and maintaining supplier performance. Working on forecasts, future orders and general supplier queries. Reducing supplier lead times to improve business process. Managing supplier stock and avoiding production shortages. Implement cost reduction projects, and drive continuous improvement Person specification of the Buyer: In-depth knowledge working with suppliers. Previous experience working in a fast-paced Manufacturing environment. Excellent MRP System experience Electronic and/or Mechanical competency. Ability to work quickly, accurate and independently. This role would suit you if you have held a role within Procurement or Purchasing as a Senior Buyer, Purchasing Officer, Supply Chain Controller, Procurement Lead or Buyer.

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Interim Senior Buyer

£300 per day

Birmingham

£300p.day PAYE or Umbrella. Not limited company as inside IR35. 6 Month Assignment Birmingham Butler Ross are recruiting on behalf of a major organisation in central Birmingham for a Senior Buyer role. This interim contract is likely to run for at least 6 months. Due to the nature of the roles prior experience with OJEU public contracts regulations is essential as the successful candidate will be required to run full end to end tenders across indirect categories e.g. Professional Services, Stationery, Marketing, IT etc. Experience with Bravo (or other eProcurement platforms) would also be beneficial. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly, high performing, corporate services procurement team in a modern office environment. Depending on experience this Senior Buyer role could suit somebody working in a Procurement Officer, Purchasing Officer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Category Manager, Sourcing Manager or similar role.

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Procurement Analyst

£35k

Coventry

Coventry, offering a salary of up to £35,000. This role would be perfect for a someone who has worked in a purchasing environment and wants to grow within a procurement environment and work for a company that has many opportunities ahead! The Procurement Analyst would be supporting the Indirect purchasing team to analyse spend data and support the preparation of Tenders. Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement and ideally would have been a Procurement Analyst, Purchasing Analyst, Junior Buyer or Buyer. Role responsibilities of the Purchasing Analyst include: Supporting the global Indirect Procurement team, ensuring consistency in reporting and use of key templates. Low level contract negotiation to ensure efficient outcome Supplier identification; creating RFI's, RFP's, planning vendor interviews, identifying and analysing efficient strategy with strong emphasis on financial analysis in excel Limited contract analysis and, liaising with suppliers, coordinating contracts through the legal and purchasing process Support the delivery of cost down targets Lead low level procurement exercises, mainly at a tactical level Contract capture and Contracts database update Supplier Relationship monitoring, QBR, performance measurement and reporting Category KPI Score Cards Take raw data and make it talk Design and build analytical modelling Use multiple sources of data to support recommendations Build data frameworks/taxonomies Design and produce standard reports and graphical representations Person Specification of the Procurement Analyst: Experience in Procurement as an Analyst or Buyer Bachelor's Degree Required. Finance or Business discipline preferred CIPS part qualified or willing to pursue Previously held analytics role in other organisations preferably within a Procurement environment Exposure to a variety of sectors/industries/environments. Strong data interrogation and analytical skills supported by advanced Excel skills. Ability to read and understand contract and pricing proposals to ensure clients make educated business decisions that implement efficiency gains This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a Buyer, Junior Buyer, Procurement Analyst or Purchasing Analyst

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Purchasing Manager

Up to £40k + Car and benefits

Telford

A fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Manager has arisen, to join an iconic manufacturer based in Telford. With a potential salary range of £38,000- £40,000 plus a very healthy car allowance this role would be perfect for a buyer who has strong experience with managing a team, and strong in their supplier development. Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a technical manufacturing environment and Ideally with experience in dealing with suppliers based abroad. Role responsibilities of the Procurement Manager: Negotiating the lowest total acquisition costs for components and materials required for the manufacture and assembly, as well as indirect goods and services, whilst maintaining agreed levels of product quality, delivery performance and customer satisfaction. To identify and recommend suppliers for existing and new components. To hold regular review meetings with key suppliers to discuss delivery and quality performance. Ensuring that improvement plans, and non-conformances are closed in the required time frame. To monitor critical commodity markets trends in order to provide the base information required to conduct effective strategic supplier negotiations. To assist in the drafting of purchasing contracts with existing suppliers. Person Specification of the Procurement Manager: MCIPS Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment Project Management Understanding engineering drawings Vendor Management Experience with managing suppliers in the EU and Far East. Strong negotiation This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a senior buyer, sourcing specialist, vendor manager, commodity manager, commodity buyer, category manager, senior buyer or purchasing team leader.

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Senior Technical Buyer

Up to £45k

Bedford

I have a great progression opportunity for a technical buyer to join a growing manufacturing company in Bedford. The role has scope to progress into a management opportunity in the next year, so this would be great for a senior buyer to get a step up in their career! This role needs someone with experience with metal castings and metal fabrications who has worked in purchasing, procurement or supply chain at a buyer or senior buyer level. Role responsibilities of the Senior Technical Buyer are: Working closely with engineering staff to procure components and related parts based on MRP Buying List to meet production due dates. Negotiations on price and supply contracts Optimisation of purchasing in terms of cost saving opportunities Support pre-sales activity with estimated cost and delivery timescales Develop professional relationships with suppliers to continuously improve costs and supply continuity. Manage supplier deviations in respect to delivery and quality Identify new sourcing relationships to deliver enhanced business performance, stability and in support of business growth plans. Work with the Operations Director to identify and manage Supply Chain risks Person Specification of the Senior Technical Buyer: Experience in the procurement of low volume Castings in Ductile Iron, Aluminum Bronze, Stainless Steels and associated machining. Knowledge of patterns again highly desirable. Technical/manufacturing background with an understanding of BoMs, Material Specifications and experience of reading and interpreting technical drawings. Well versed in traditional and modern Manufacturing processes Strong negotiating skills Commercial astute with familiarity of contract law Must have experience in MRP/ERP Systems and demand-based procurement. This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement or supply chain as a senior buyer, technical buyer, category manager, commodity manager or buyer, project buyer or NPI buyer

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Purchasing Assistant

£25-30k

Kidlington

A fantastic opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant to join an innovative Automotive Manufacturer based in Oxfordshire. The salary is between £25,000 to £30,000 and offers great benefits and provides a flexible and fun working environment! If you work in a support role in Purchasing or within Supply Chain and want to join a company who will help grow and develop you throughout your Purchasing career, then this is perfect for you! Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement and ideally would have been a Junior Buyer, Purchasing Administrator or an Assistant Buyer. Role responsibilities of the Purchasing Assistant are: Order coordination and logging information Raising purchase orders MRP/ERM system use Supplier communication. You will be speaking to suppliers daily, answering queries, chasing orders and developing good relationships Supporting the purchasing team in all activities Person Specification of the Purchasing Assistant: Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement or supply chain. IT literate Microsoft Office Suite Work within strict deadlines to complete & prioritise allocated tasks with minimal supervision Ability to work under pressure This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a junior buyer, procurement and supply chain administration, assistant buyer, purchasing assistant.

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Assistant Purchasing Manager

Up to 34k

Gloucester

I have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional to join a growing and fast paced manufacturing company in Gloucestershire. The salary is circa £32,000 and the role will involve the management of a Purchasing team. This role would be excellent for someone who is looking for the next step in their career, who want a hands-on Purchasing role. The role would suit a Senior Buyer, Category or Commodity Buyer, Purchasing Manager or a Buyer and are ideally looking for someone who has come from a Manufacturing/Engineering Industry background. Role responsibilities of the Assistant Purchasing Manager are: Benchmarking Supplier price performance against potential new suppliers in the market Building relationships with suppliers including negotiations on the issues of prices, contributions, quality, service and other support issues. Dealing with and resolving day-to-day queries/problems both internal and external relating to the vendor base and supply chain. New vendor sourcing, evaluation and selection Overseeing and managing purchasing budgets KPI Owner for the Department, driving performance through continuous improvement Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy Effectively manage product transfers and time bound NPI programmes Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials. Prepare bid awards requiring board approval Leading and managing a small team, including the recruitment of new team members and supporting personal and professional development Person Specification of the Assistant Purchasing Manager: Strong experience in Purchasing CIPS (working towards or fully qualified) Manufacturing and Engineering experience Microsoft Office and strong IT skills This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a Senior Buyer, Buyer, Category or Commodity Buyer, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager.

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Material Controller

Up to £30000.00 per annum

Portsmouth, Hampshire

An excellent opportunity to join a market leading organisation operating in the aerospace sector, based in Portsmouth, as an Inventory Controller earning up to £30,000 plus benefits. This materials and inventory focussed position has become available due to an expansion of their inventory team. The perfect candidate will have a history of materials and inventory control and planning, with experience of purchasing a variety of goods also being an advantage. Role responsibilities of the material controller include Ensuring materials are available and correct when required Monitoring stock levels and predicting potential shortages Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery Raising orders Reporting on stock value, service levels and stock turn Supplier sourcing Person Specification of the Material Controller Previous experience in inventory and materials management Strong knowledge of MS Excel Ability to source suppliers and maintain relationships with them Background in reporting and planning Previous stock control experience Salary Up to £30k with benefits This role would be perfectly suited to you if you have held a role within materials, inventory or stock management as a materials controller, inventory controller, materials planner, demand planner, inventory manager, commodity manager, category manager, supply chain specialist or supply chain co-ordinator.

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PC&L Manager

£35000 - £45000 per annum + Company Benefits

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Production Control & Logistics Manager Butler Ross have a great opportunity for a Global Manufacturing organisation, who are looking for someone to join their PC&L team in a pivotal position to support with the product delivery and manufacturing processes in their site in Gloucestershire. Key Responsibilities of the Production Control, Logistics and Material Planning Manager: Align Production Control & Logistics preparations with Launch project timing for plant projects Support PC&L to ensure all costs are accurately reflected in business cases for customers quotes and changes and PC&L deliverables are executed Setup, evaluate and validate Production Control Processes as required for: Ready to Ship Manufacturing Connections Suppliers Readiness Material Movement ERP Parameters Packaging Develop and ensure cost are budgeted and aligned with project requirements Continuous improvement process to achieve capability metrics, completion assessments & Operating system audits Ensure team adherence to PC&L defined processes and guidelines and customer requirements Responsible for maintaining data, reviewing and ensuring understanding of metrics and taking appropriate action for the achievement of these Responsible for ensuring compliance with agreed quality standards and achievement of agreed metrics Responsible for setting quality objectives and training and supporting management reviews Responsible for site capacity analysis and reporting Supports completion of Customer Quality Alert responses Supports their respective teams to ensure quality objectives are met Personal Specification of the Production Control, Logistics and Material Planning Manager: SAP Experience is essential Manufacturing experience essential (Ideally from an Automotive or an Aerospace environment) Experience with Logistics and Production Control Salary Up to £45,000 Working Hours & Benefits: flexible Working - 37 hours across 5 Days 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Generous Pension Scheme Healthcare Scheme This role would suit anyone in Production Planning or Production Control as a Production Planner, Production Controller or someone in Material Planning and Logistics Planning as a Logistics Controller, Material Controller. This role would also suit someone in PC+L (Production Control & Logistics) Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Production Control, Logistics & Materials Planning Manager

£35000 - £45000.00 per annum + Company Benefits

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Production Control, Logistics and Material Planning Manager Butler Ross have a great opportunity for a Global Manufacturing organisation, who are looking for someone to join their PC&L team in a pivotal position to support with the product delivery and manufacturing processes in their site in Gloucestershire. Key Responsibilities of the Production Control, Logistics and Material Planning Manager: Responsible for ensuring a strong progression and succession plan within the PC&L Planning department. To run and improve areas performance within the PC&L Team Set and achieve Production Control targets and ensure continuous improvement process to achieve capability metrics, completion assessments and system audits To drive customer delivery performance and achievement targets Maintain and improve key PC&L processes Setting plant Production Control vision with divisional inputs. Develop production planning and ensure the teams are carrying out pertinent and focused actions plans that will achieve set goals. Ensure all capability metrics, KPI's and OSA's are being tracked and gaps closed Ensure team adherence to production control processes, and guidelines, IATF and customer requirements are met. Responsible for maintaining data and reviewing and ensuring understanding of metrics and taking appropriate action for the achievement of these Responsible for ensuring agreed quality standards and achievement of agreed metrics and setting quality objectives and training Supporting management reviews and are responsible for site capacity analysis and reporting Personal Specification of the Production Control, Logistics and Material Planning Manager: SAP Experience is essential Manufacturing experience essential (Ideally from an Automotive or an Aerospace environment) Experience with material Planning, Logistics Coordinating and Production Control Management/Team Leader Experience Salary Up to £45,000 Working Hours & Benefits: flexible Working - 37 hours across 5 Days 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Generous Pension Scheme Healthcare Scheme This role would suit a Materials Manager, Material Planner, Material Controller, Production Planning Manager, Production Planner, and any other role working within Production Control. Material Planning and logistics Manager, MP+L Manager, PC+L Manager. Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Material Planning and Logistics Manager

£50000 - £55000 per annum

Oxfordshire, England

Materials Planning and Logistics Manager - Oxfordshire Butler Ross have a fantastic opportunity with an Automotive Manufacturing company based in Oxford, who are looking for someone to lead a team managing the overall control of materials and warehouse functions for the site. This will be a busy role in a fast-paced environment and will need someone who is used to managing multiple processes at once, as well as man management. They need someone who has experience as a Materials Manager, Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Manager or Planning Manager from an Automotive background. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer/Procurement Manager: Oversee the design, control and ordering of packaging and containers Improving raw material and finished item stock levels Woking with new product developments, and helping expand the product portfolio To provide support and advice on cost estimates Work with the team to achieve an effective and efficient production plan Creating material procurement plans Ensuring Customer teams input orders and schedules as applicable Getting involved with the customer when there are shortages or delivery issues Ensuring items received are processed, stored and issued correctly and overseeing the team ensuring goods are packaged in the correct containers To ensure transport, collections and deliveries are achieved To convene, run and / or attend meetings and issue reports as and when required Personal Specification of the Senior Buyer/Purchasing Manager: Strong MRP and systems experience Experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment Material planning, Logistics experience Versatile and able to work in a fast paced and challenging environment Strong team player Salary Up to £55,000 Working Hours & Benefits: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday to Thursday 8:00 - 1:00 Friday 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Pension This role would suit a Materials Manager, Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Material Planning and logistics Manager, MP+L Manager Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Stock Controller

£27000 - £30000 per annum

Guildford, Surrey

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Stock Controller to join a leading manufacturing organisation as part of the Supply Chain team. Key Responsibilities of the Stock Controller; Ensure root cause analysis is carried out on all stock anomalies. Stock checks - ad-hoc and planned cycle counting. Monitor and manage obsolete stock. Identify and mitigate excess and inactive stock. Identify and implement opportunities for improvement. To observe and adhere to Health and Safety legislation at all times. Provide reports and KPI's to demonstrate performance. Identify, drive and implement cost saving opportunities. Personal Specification of the Stock Controller; Materials / Stock Control experience is essential. Manufacturing industry experience. Counterbalance Forklift Licence. Excellent communication & negotiation skills Good working knowledge of ERP / MRP systems. Enthusiastic and ability to work effectively as part of a team Able to work under pressure and to set deadlines. Demonstrate a flexible attitude towards all types of work. This role would also suit you if you have held a role as a Stock Controller, Material Planner, Stock Planner, Material Controller, Warehouse Controller, Distribution Analyst.

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Material Controller

Up to £34k

South East London

A fantastic opportunity for a Material Planner / Buyer to join a leading manufacturing company based in South East London, with an extremely competitive salary in excess of £32,000. The Procurement position has been created due to recent business growth and acquisitions. The Scheduler/Buyer will sit within the Operations team, reporting into the Materials Manager. Candidates will have previous experience of Planning and working within a fast moving, forward thinking manufacturing company. Role Responsibilities for the Buyer/Scheduler include: Prioritising material through goods in, stores, dispatch and purchasing. Working closely with the Purchasing team on stock availability. Control and maintain the master schedule in line with availability and capacity. Maintain MRP Systems Forecast and planning activities working with Operations. Managing and controlling external supplies Negotiation, ensuring all materials are bought at best price, quality and delivery times.​ Person specification of the Scheduler/Buyer: In depth knowledge working within a fast paced, manufacturing environment. Excellent MRP System experience Driven to deliver and a skilled influencer. Credible and knowledgeable, courage to speak with and challenge. The role would suit you if you have held a role within Procurement or Purchasing as a Senior Buyer, Buyer, Master Scheduler, Production controller, Material Scheduler, Production Planner, Stock Planner or Supply Chain Planner.

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Production Planner

Circa £35000

Coventry

I am currently working for a global engineering company who are looking for an experienced Production Planner to join their supply chain team in their Coventry site! They are a fantastic company to work for and offer great benefits with flexible working hours as well as this being a very busy and challenging role! This role would be best suited for someone who has worked as a Production Planner or a Production Scheduler. Role responsibilities of the Production Planner: Review order proposals for Production Planning and releasing Evaluating order priority Evaluating capacity, materials, batch quantity and lead-times Review and maintain production work centre schedules Ensuring capacity constraints are updated Balancing order loading Ensure the delivery dates are accurate and regularly reviewed Expedite overdue manufacturing orders, articles and materials Liaise with customer service and Production to ensure high customer satisfaction. Continually review stock levels with regards to safety stock levels, Keep up to date with product revision changes and Obsolescence Continually update Data onto internal IT system Personal Specification of the Production Planning Production Planning and production Scheduling is essential Engineering industry experience or background Experience and awareness of the wider Supply Chain Excellent IT Skills, specifically Excel Experience with MRP and ERP Systems This role would be best suited to a Production Planner or a Production Scheduler.

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Material Controller

Up to £31k

Leicester

Do you have Inventory Planning, Material Management and MRP skills, and want more autonomy in your role? Then this opportunity would be perfect for you. I have teamed up with a leading manufacturer in Leicester, who are looking for a Material Specialist to be responsible for all planning and scheduling and overseeing all material flow in the business. For the right person, this role will have scope to grow and develop. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; Supplier Relationship Management, MRP and Materials Scheduling, Management of Purchase Orders, Expediting Deliveries, and Inventory Management. The role would be perfect for someone who is currently a Material Controller, Material Planner or Material Scheduler, Inventory Planner or Inventory Controller. Responsibilities of the Material Controller: To use MRP to determine the material requirements of the Production Plan. Verify demand data and to order material accordingly. Escalate any issues where demand data is not understandable, for clarification and in case of a supplier not able to meet the requirements. Monitor end-to-end inventory levels. Regulate inventory levels for raw materials, intermediate and finished goods, in accordance with safety stocks policy. Anticipate product cycle and avoid the generation of obsolete stocks. Help prepare information for the business’s score cards. Hold regular business review meetings with Suppliers. Manage forecast information with Suppliers. Manage Quality problems with Suppliers. Consignment Stock Agreements. Supplier Delivery Performance. Sub-Contact Process. Person specification of the Material Controller: Experience Scheduling and Inventory Control in vertically integrated environment. Sound knowledge of Supply Chain processes and procedures: scheduling, demand and replenishment processes. Understanding of cost control. Strong negotiation skills. Proficiency in Office: expert in Excel and Access. Experience using MRP / ERP systems, especially Advanced Scheduling Systems. The role would be perfect for someone who is currently a Material Controller, Material Planner or Material Scheduler, Inventory Planner or Inventory Controller.

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PC&L Manager

£35000 - £45000 per annum + Company Benefits

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Production Control & Logistics Manager Butler Ross have a great opportunity for a Global Manufacturing organisation, who are looking for someone to join their PC&L team in a pivotal position to support with the product delivery and manufacturing processes in their site in Gloucestershire. Key Responsibilities of the Production Control, Logistics and Material Planning Manager: Align Production Control & Logistics preparations with Launch project timing for plant projects Support PC&L to ensure all costs are accurately reflected in business cases for customers quotes and changes and PC&L deliverables are executed Setup, evaluate and validate Production Control Processes as required for: Ready to Ship Manufacturing Connections Suppliers Readiness Material Movement ERP Parameters Packaging Develop and ensure cost are budgeted and aligned with project requirements Continuous improvement process to achieve capability metrics, completion assessments & Operating system audits Ensure team adherence to PC&L defined processes and guidelines and customer requirements Responsible for maintaining data, reviewing and ensuring understanding of metrics and taking appropriate action for the achievement of these Responsible for ensuring compliance with agreed quality standards and achievement of agreed metrics Responsible for setting quality objectives and training and supporting management reviews Responsible for site capacity analysis and reporting Supports completion of Customer Quality Alert responses Supports their respective teams to ensure quality objectives are met Personal Specification of the Production Control, Logistics and Material Planning Manager: SAP Experience is essential Manufacturing experience essential (Ideally from an Automotive or an Aerospace environment) Experience with Logistics and Production Control Salary Up to £45,000 Working Hours & Benefits: flexible Working - 37 hours across 5 Days 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Generous Pension Scheme Healthcare Scheme This role would suit anyone in Production Planning or Production Control as a Production Planner, Production Controller or someone in Material Planning and Logistics Planning as a Logistics Controller, Material Controller. This role would also suit someone in PC+L (Production Control & Logistics) Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Production Control, Logistics & Materials Planning Manager

£35000 - £45000.00 per annum + Company Benefits

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Production Control, Logistics and Material Planning Manager Butler Ross have a great opportunity for a Global Manufacturing organisation, who are looking for someone to join their PC&L team in a pivotal position to support with the product delivery and manufacturing processes in their site in Gloucestershire. Key Responsibilities of the Production Control, Logistics and Material Planning Manager: Responsible for ensuring a strong progression and succession plan within the PC&L Planning department. To run and improve areas performance within the PC&L Team Set and achieve Production Control targets and ensure continuous improvement process to achieve capability metrics, completion assessments and system audits To drive customer delivery performance and achievement targets Maintain and improve key PC&L processes Setting plant Production Control vision with divisional inputs. Develop production planning and ensure the teams are carrying out pertinent and focused actions plans that will achieve set goals. Ensure all capability metrics, KPI's and OSA's are being tracked and gaps closed Ensure team adherence to production control processes, and guidelines, IATF and customer requirements are met. Responsible for maintaining data and reviewing and ensuring understanding of metrics and taking appropriate action for the achievement of these Responsible for ensuring agreed quality standards and achievement of agreed metrics and setting quality objectives and training Supporting management reviews and are responsible for site capacity analysis and reporting Personal Specification of the Production Control, Logistics and Material Planning Manager: SAP Experience is essential Manufacturing experience essential (Ideally from an Automotive or an Aerospace environment) Experience with material Planning, Logistics Coordinating and Production Control Management/Team Leader Experience Salary Up to £45,000 Working Hours & Benefits: flexible Working - 37 hours across 5 Days 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Generous Pension Scheme Healthcare Scheme This role would suit a Materials Manager, Material Planner, Material Controller, Production Planning Manager, Production Planner, and any other role working within Production Control. Material Planning and logistics Manager, MP+L Manager, PC+L Manager. Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Customs & Logistics Manager

Negotiable

Liss, Hampshire

The Customs & Logistics Manager will be responsible for leading the implementation of Customs Regimes. Key Responsibilities of the Customs & Logistics Manager; Manage the effective clearance of goods when applicable. Ensure full compliance will all applicable customs & duties regulations. Effectively manage all applicable duties & tax waiving schemes related to distribution and manufacturing business. Allow HMRC Officers access to the Warehouses, the Goods and their records. Work with external warehousing partners to monitor and report daily consumption and Customs inventory consumption. Ensure that border crossing shipments comply with the rules and regulations of Customs authorities. Monitor import, Customs warehouse and export entries. Support and execute regulatory compliance audits. Support customs compliance initiatives and competencies. Remain current on laws, regulation and practices effecting Customs compliance. Personal Specification of the Customs & Logistics Manager; Educated to Degree level or equivalent. Professional qualifications would be an advantage. Solid Customs Compliance experience. Logistics & Warehousing Experience. Experience within a manufacturing environment. Good working knowledge of SAP. Strong Leadership skills. Strong communication and influencing skills. Excellent numerical and analytical skills. This role would suit a candidate who has held any of the following positions; Warehouse Manager, Export Manager, Shipping Manager, Trade Compliance Officer, Logistics Manager, Logistics Team Leader, Supply Chain Manager.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Analyst

Up to £23000.00 per annum

Hedge End, Hampshire

A brilliant opportunity for a Supply Chain & Logistics Analyst to join a global logistics company based in Southampton with a Salary up to £23,000 and a 10% performance based bonus. This Supply Chain and Logistics position has been created due to internal promotion, which is a great indicator of the progression opportunities this company offers. The ideal applicant will have previous experience in Import, Export, logistics and supply chain functions, Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel), have a strong administration background and be looking to progress in their career. A typical day of a Supply Chain and Logistics Analyst Reporting on Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly KPI figures, ensuring output is accurate and presentable Lead the Supply Chain Analysis and update the improvements agenda Supporting and liaising with management on reporting and analysis requirements Being a point of contact with Customers and Internal Stakeholders Being directly involved in import/export operations Account Management Is this you? Sociable, friendly and a great communicator Previously experienced working in a logistics or freight forwarding capacity Excellent with Excel, PowerPoint and other software packages Driven and motivated with a desire to progress Salary up to £23k with performance based bonus This role would be brilliantly suited to you if you have previously held a role in logistics or supply chain as an analyst, import/export controller, shipping controller, shipping manager, logistics controller, dispatch operative, logistics administrator or supply chain administrator.

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Material Planning and Logistics Manager

£50000 - £55000 per annum

Oxfordshire, England

Materials Planning and Logistics Manager - Oxfordshire Butler Ross have a fantastic opportunity with an Automotive Manufacturing company based in Oxford, who are looking for someone to lead a team managing the overall control of materials and warehouse functions for the site. This will be a busy role in a fast-paced environment and will need someone who is used to managing multiple processes at once, as well as man management. They need someone who has experience as a Materials Manager, Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Manager or Planning Manager from an Automotive background. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer/Procurement Manager: Oversee the design, control and ordering of packaging and containers Improving raw material and finished item stock levels Woking with new product developments, and helping expand the product portfolio To provide support and advice on cost estimates Work with the team to achieve an effective and efficient production plan Creating material procurement plans Ensuring Customer teams input orders and schedules as applicable Getting involved with the customer when there are shortages or delivery issues Ensuring items received are processed, stored and issued correctly and overseeing the team ensuring goods are packaged in the correct containers To ensure transport, collections and deliveries are achieved To convene, run and / or attend meetings and issue reports as and when required Personal Specification of the Senior Buyer/Purchasing Manager: Strong MRP and systems experience Experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment Material planning, Logistics experience Versatile and able to work in a fast paced and challenging environment Strong team player Salary Up to £55,000 Working Hours & Benefits: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday to Thursday 8:00 - 1:00 Friday 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Pension This role would suit a Materials Manager, Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Material Planning and logistics Manager, MP+L Manager Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Supplier and Inventory Controller

Up to £23500 per annum + Bonus

Oxfordshire, England

Supplier & Inventory Controller - Oxford - 6 Month FTC Butler Ross have a fantastic opportunity with a large Logistics Company who are looking for someone to work on a large Automotive account, managing the inventory and material delivery as well as building up strong relationships with the suppliers. This role is a fixed term contract which could become permanent, as well as having the opportunity to apply for internal vacancies during the contract. This role would suit someone who has experience working in Supply Chain, Logistics, Distribution or Manufacturing as a Supply Chain Account Manager, Logistics Account Manager, Material Controller, Inventory/Stock Controller and Supply Chain Controller. Key Responsibilities of the Supplier and Inventory Controller: To manage a range of suppliers and the product they supply. Manage deliveries against schedule as well as stock-turn, availability, back orders, inventory value and obsolescence. To develop a working relationship with key contacts at suppliers to ensure performance within the Supply Chain. Forecasting of exceptional SKUs in the parts range to ensure smooth accurate schedules and planned receipts. Carry out root cause analysis to understand exceptions and to take appropriate actions. Understand reasons for availability loss, drive improvements to avoid repetition. Hold supplier and client meetings to review performance, putting plans in place to continuously improve their processes. Personal Specification of the Supplier and Inventory Controller: Experience in Logistics, Inventory or Material Control Experience in an Automotive/Industrial/Retail sector or in Logistics and Distribution Knowledge of forecasting models & replenishment systems. Salary Up to £23,500 Working Hours & Benefits: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 22 Days (Plus Days Holidays) Pension Flexible Benefits Scheme Company Performance Bonus Scheme This role would suit someone who has experience working in Supply Chain, Logistics, Distribution or Manufacturing as a Supply Chain Account Manager, Logistics Account Manager, Material Controller, Inventory/Stock Controller and Supply Chain Controller. Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Logistics Engineer

£35 - £40 per hour

Havant, Hampshire

Butler Ross are recruiting on behalf of a leading global defence company for a Logistics Engineer to join them on a 6 month plus contract. As the ILS Engineer your role will be to support the ILS Manager on major customer programmes. Key responsibilities include developing support solutions on customer programmes; reviewing and supporting ILS requirements; supporting logistics modelling activities; providing ILS support to proposal activities; support the development and maintenance of technical publications and training users on the ILS systems. In this role the required skills and experience include demonstrable knowledge of ILS disciplines; experience of performing support analysis; familiarity with MoD ILS standards; experience of providing ILS related support to bids. Maritime (Royal Navy) experience in particular would be highly desirable as is familiarity with DSAT requirements.

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Import/Export Manager

Up to £30000 per annum

Telford, Shropshire

Import/Export Manager - Telford Butler Ross have an outstanding opportunity in a global manufacturing company, for someone to manage their Export team. We are looking for someone who is an Expert on Import and Export legislation and documentation, who has experience in a distribution environment. This is a great opportunity to work with a leading Manufacturing company, in a senior role. This role would suit someone who has experience working in Supply Chain, and Technical Manufacturing and Logistics and Distribution as a Transport Planner, Transport Manager, Shipping Manager, Shipping Controller, Supply Chain Customers Service, Logistics Planner and Logistics Manager and Import/Export Manager or Import/Export Planner. Key Responsibilities of the Import/Export Manager: Managing a team of 4 to 5 people Overseeing the planning and booking of transport, lorry, ship or air freight globally Keeping customers updated and informed on orders. Evaluate, analyse and create reports for Sales meetings on stock, prices, delayed deliveries, and countermeasures and resolutions. Creating business plans and working to reduce transport costs. Planning up to 1 to 15 shipments a day, and ensuring shipments coincide with despatch Personal Specification of the Import/Export Manager: Import/Export experience Team leader and Managerial experience Experience with Transport, Shipping and Logistics in a fast-paced environment Strong MRP and IT skills Salary Up to £30,000 Working Hours & Benefits: Monday to Thursday - 8.00 am to 17.15 pm Friday - 8.00 am to 11.50 am 31 days Holiday Annual Discretionary Bonus Pension Scheme Life Assurance Free parking. Cash Healthcare Plan Subsidized canteen on site This role would suit someone who has experience working in Supply Chain, and Technical Manufacturing and Logistics and Distribution as a Transport Planner, Transport Manager, Shipping Manager, Shipping Controller, Supply Chain Customers Service, Logistics Planner and Logistics Manager and Import/Export Manager or Import/Export Planner. Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Supplier Manager

Up to £34000 per annum + Company Benefits

Oxfordshire, England

Supplier Manager - Oxford Butler Ross have a fantastic opportunity with a large Logistics company who are looking for someone to manage the suppliers for one of their biggest clients. The role will be building relationships with the suppliers, and client, making sure the deliveries are on time and customer satisfaction is first class. This role would suit someone who has experience working in Supply Chain, Logistics, Distribution or Manufacturing as a Supply Chain Account Manager, Logistics Account Manager, Supplier Relationship Manager, Material Controller, Inventory/Stock Controller and Supply Chain Controller. Key Responsibilities of the Supplier Manager: To manage the supplier relationships and performance for spares suppliers To be accountable for the inbound supply chain from suppliers, ensuring compliance and order requirements are fulfilled in line with company standards To deliver excellent OTIF performance and compliance, and drive excellent service to support delivering business KPIs Ensure suppliers deliver stocked parts to the agreed lead time To proactively monitor and manage potential problems in the supplier base, resolving and/or escalating upwards before they impact service levels Regularly review the suppliers, ensuring supply chain data is both accurate and optimised to reflect the needs of the business Ensuring all supplier arrears have an up-to-date ETA Availability and loss investigation and managing performance improvement Resolution of items in and delivering feedback to the supplier to prevent recurrence Prompt resolution of invoice queries and working to prevent recurrence Support the customer service team by delivering prompt status updates and resolution to issues raised Personal Specification of the Supplier Manager: Experience in Supplier Management, Logistics and Inventory or Material Control Experience in an Automotive/Industrial/Retail sector or in Logistics and Distribution Strong client interface skills, with experience of communicating at a Senior level Demonstrable problem solving, delivering significant business benefit Project management experience to deliver strategic programme activity Self-motivated, positive and proactive 'can do' attitude Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and in a fast-paced changing environment Salary Up to £34,000 Working Hours & Benefits: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 22 Days (Plus Bank Holidays) Pension Company Car or Car Allowance of £3,500pa Flexible Benefits Scheme Company Performance Bonus Scheme This role would suit someone who has experience working in Supply Chain, Logistics, Distribution or Manufacturing as a Supply Chain Account Manager, Logistics Account Manager, Supplier Relationship Manager, Material Controller, Inventory/Stock Controller and Supply Chain Controller. Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Logistics Assistant

£20000 - £25000 per annum

Southampton, Hampshire

An excellent opportunity for a Logistics Assistant to join a growing business, who specialise in manufacturing. Based in Southampton, with excellent working hours and progression opportunities within the company. Salary up to £25k dependant on experience. As a Logistics Assistant, you will be responsible for completion of import and export activities, working with large operations teams and external partners like freight forwarders. Responsibilities for the Logistics & Shipping Assistant: Complete import / export shipping documentation Booking transportation Inputting customs entries onto a Customs Management Systems Process customs warehouse removals Updating data held on company ERP system Shipping & Logistics Assistant applicants should meet the following criteria: Experience within a logistics or shipping role Knowledge of import, export, customs or international trading regulations Excellent communication and relationship building skills MS Word and MS Excel experience The role would suit someone with previous experience as a; Logistics Assistant, Shipping Administrator, Import/Export Coordinator, Customs Assistant, Freight Forwarder.

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Warehouse Team Leader

Up to £35k

Guildford

A great new opportunity for a driven Logistics professional to join a leading Manufacturing organisation as a Warehouse Team Leader. Responsibilities of the Warehouse Team Leader; Implement and maintain warehouse processes and procedures. Ensure all Health & Safety requirements are being fully implemented. Provide weekly and monthly KPI’s to demonstrate process control and compliance. Lead and develop team members. Ensure standards of productivity, quality and accuracy are consistently maintained. Develop new initiatives to improve operational efficiency. Attend daily material shortage meetings. Record and control the release of kitted materials and returns. Identify and implement cost saving opportunities. Personal Specification for the Warehouse Team Leader; Experience in a Warehouse / Stores supervisory role is essential. Experience of working within a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of Lean manufacturing. Good working knowledge of MRP / ERP. Experience of leading a team. Excellent IT skills including MS Office. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical skills. Self-Motivated and enthusiastic. This role would also suit you if you have held any of the following positions; Stores Team Leader, Stores Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Manager, Distribution Manager, Logistics Shift Manager.

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Shipping Coordinato

Up to £30k

Basingstoke

A fantastic new opportunity for a driven Logistics professional with Export experience, to join a busy organisation as a Shipping Coordinator. Key Responsibilities of the Shipping Coordinator; Manage all order entry activities for global operations. Work with logistics partners to ensure shipments have proper documentation for shipping and customs clearance. Manage the day-to-day sales cycle for customers. Manages customer accounts and ensure timely acknowledgement of customer orders. Ensure resolution of credit maintenance. Ensure compliance with customers’ Letters of Credit. Identify and escalate any issues likely impact upon agreed delivery dates. Identify technical issues, ensuring they are resolved appropriately. Support during tender and contract process Provides financial and commercial information, including sales volumes, profitability, credit management and budget Personal Specification of the Shipping Coordinator; Experience of Shipping and documentation including Letters of Credit. Knowledge of Incoterms. Proven Administration experience. Excellent communication skills. Excellent IT skills including Excel. The ability to work under pressure. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Driven and flexible attitude. Enthusiastic and ability to work effectively as part of a team. This role would also suit you if you have held a role within Customer Service, Logistics, Shipping, Import or Export.

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Interim Commercial Manager

£45 - £60 per hour

Bedfordshire, England

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a long term contract working for a prime contractor in the defence engineering and manufacturing sector. As the Commercial Manager your role will be to leverage contractual terms to ensure that suppliers successfully deliver as required to support various programmes. The Commercial Manager will be expected to have demonstrable experience of ensuring commercial and contractual delivery from suppliers and that the required levels of supplier performance are achieved. It is likely you will have worked in a Commercial Manager, Supplier Manager, Commercial Officer or Subcontract Manager role in a prime contractor, large scale company in an aerospace, defence or other comparable engineering/manufacturing company in which complex systems are procured in their entirety from subcontractors. Other aspects of this supplier manager role include ensuring the appropriate terms are specified in the contract and that they're being adhered to; negotiating and executing contracts and working with the supplier management teams to ensure technical, quality and cost milestones are being met. The assignment is expected to run for at least 12 months and is based on 37.5hrs per week. Due to the nature of the role SC level security clearance will also be required.

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Interim Senior Contract Manager

£500 - £600 per day

Birmingham, West Midlands

Senior Contract Manager £600p.day PAYE or Umbrella. Not limited company as inside IR35. 12 Month Assignment Birmingham Butler Ross are currently recruiting an interim Senior Contract Manager role on behalf of a client based in Birmingham. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a widely renowned company as their interim Senior Contracts Manager on an assignment which is likely to run for at least 12 months. As a Senior Contracts Manager your role will be to provide strategic direction and manage a team to contribute to the effectiveness of the Contract Management department. You'll ensure that all contracts are managed compliantly and that they deliver value for money. Ensuring contract governance and compliance to OJEU regulations is also another major responsibility within this role. The portfolio of corporate contracts managed within this team include those for FM Services, HR, Marketing, Professional Services, IT, Corporate Services, Stationery etc. The Senior Contract Manager is going to need a wide variety of skills including experience of managing the full contract lifecycle; risk management skills; stakeholder management skills; previous people management experience; understanding of EU procurement (OJEU) regulations and experience of developing tools for assessing supplier performance against the contract. This role would suit an experienced Commercial Manager, Contract Manager, Contracts Manager or similar. Prior experience within the utilities or other public sector/regulated procurement environment would be highly desirable.

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Contract Manager

£35000 - £45000 per annum + 15% flex fund

Birmingham, West Midlands

Butler Ross are currently recruiting a Contract Manager role on behalf of a client based in Birmingham. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a widely renowned company and work on large scale construction projects. As the Contracts Manager your role will be to assume responsibility for Contract Management across a significant portfolio of construction contracts, particularly within construction related professional services i.e. design consultants, environmental surveys etc. Our client utilises NEC3 forms of contract therefore prior experience of having worked with NEC 3 contracts is essential. General responsibilities within the role include monitoring supplier performance against contracts and undertaking compliance checks. Dispute resolutions. Proactively managing contract risk and taking steps to mitigate this and managing the contract change request process. As the Contract Manager you will assume responsibility for managing a small team therefore some degree of experience with people management is strongly preferred. This role would suit an experienced Contract Manager, Contracts Manager, Contract Specialist, Contracts Specialist or Commercial Manager.

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Senior Commercial Officer

Up to £38k

Bristol

A fantastic opportunity for a Commercial professional to join a leading organisation as a Senior Commercial Officer, to be responsible for providing commercial support to ensure the business interests of the Company are optimised. Job Responsibilities of the Senior Commercial Officer; Provide support and guidance to the business regarding contractual terms and conditions and other commercial issues and risks. Completion of commercial tendering and approval processes. Assist and assure the Project Management function with respect to contract management. Provide general management and contractual information. Ensure commercial administration is kept up to date. Ensure that all policies and procedures are followed and improved where necessary. Lead and support commercial discussions and negotiations with internal and external customers. Person Specification of the Senior Commercial Officer; Degree qualified or equivalent. Additional professional qualifications would be an advantage. Proven Commercial Contracts experience. Knowledge of Contract Terms & Conditions and Contract Risk. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Strong commercial acumen. Excellent IT skills including MS Office. Ability to work collaboratively with other departments within the business. This role would suit an individual with previous experience in the following roles; Commercial Officer, Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Administrator, Assistant Commercial Manager, Contracts Officer and Commercial Manager.

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Interim Contract Manager

£400 per day

Birmingham

£400p.day PAYE or Umbrella. Not limited company as inside IR35. 6 Month Assignment Birmingham Butler Ross are currently recruiting an interim Contract Manager role on behalf of a client based in Birmingham. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a widely renowned company on an interim assignment which is likely to run for at least 6 months. As a Contracts Manager your role will be to assist the Senior Contract Manager with the management of a significant portfolio of corporate contracts. These will include contracts for FM, HR, Marketing, Professional Services, IT, Corporate Services, Stationery etc. General responsibilities within the role include drafting documents, preparing compliance checks, monitoring supplier performance, achieving value for money and calculating warranty payments/service credits. This role would suit an experienced Commercial Officer, Contract Officer, Contracts Officer, Contract Manager, Contracts Manager, Contract Specialist, Contracts Specialist or Commercial Manager.

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Graduate Contracts Officer

£26k

Bristol

Butler Ross have a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Contracts Officer to join a Bristol Based Defense company. The salary is up to £26,000 as well as an excellent benefits package. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate with a relevant degree in Law, or a recent Graduate in Business or Procurement & Supply chain Management. This role may also be suitable for someone who is currently working in a Junior Contracts role. Role responsibilities of the Graduate Contracts Officer: Preparation of commercial quotations and proposals including pricing to meet customer requirements Support in the administration of Contracts and Agreements to maximise profitability, minimise exposure to risk and ensure timely achievement of project objectives. Preparation and drafting of contract negotiations of contracts and agreements with customers which include acceptable terms, price, payment plans to meet business objectives Preparation and administration of contract changes and positively contribute to resulting negotiations Assessment and response to Request For Quotations ensuring risk mitigation and value for money is achieved and suits the customer’s needs Ensuring contract/purchase order cover is received, checked and acknowledged in a timely manner Liaison with the project team to ensure that information is released in a timely manner to the customers Person Specification of the Graduate Contracts Officer: Understanding of project cash flow & financial forecasting Good business acumen Degree in Law or Business or Supply Chain Strong IT skills This role will be well suited to you if you are a Law Graduate, a Business Graduate or a Procurement & Supply Chain graduate or a Contracts Officer

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Supply Chain Analyst

£25000 - £28000 per annum

Bournemouth, Dorset

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain professional to join a leading organisation as a Supply Chain Analyst Key Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Analyst; Analyse data to a high level of accuracy from internal and external data sources and systems. Adjust inventory controls to adapt to latest trends. Manage inventory targets to ensure a steady level of supply is maintained. Plan for the full product life cycle from initial stock launch to discontinuation. Forecast and place order requirements to the supplier base. Work with customers to ensure their demands are met in full. Any additional supply chain functionality to support team members or department requirements Personal Specification for the Supply Chain Analyst; Experience in a supply chain position is essential. Retail or FMCG industry would be preferred. Advanced working knowledge of Excel. Experience of using an ERP / MRP system. Educated to A Level standard or equivalent. Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work to deadlines with a high level of accuracy. Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well as part of a team or on own initiative. This role would suit an individual with experience in any of the following roles; supply chain analyst, inventory controller, merchandiser, stock control analyst, demand planner or supply chain planner.

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PC&L Manager

£35000 - £45000 per annum + Company Benefits

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Production Control & Logistics Manager Butler Ross have a great opportunity for a Global Manufacturing organisation, who are looking for someone to join their PC&L team in a pivotal position to support with the product delivery and manufacturing processes in their site in Gloucestershire. Key Responsibilities of the Production Control, Logistics and Material Planning Manager: Align Production Control & Logistics preparations with Launch project timing for plant projects Support PC&L to ensure all costs are accurately reflected in business cases for customers quotes and changes and PC&L deliverables are executed Setup, evaluate and validate Production Control Processes as required for: Ready to Ship Manufacturing Connections Suppliers Readiness Material Movement ERP Parameters Packaging Develop and ensure cost are budgeted and aligned with project requirements Continuous improvement process to achieve capability metrics, completion assessments & Operating system audits Ensure team adherence to PC&L defined processes and guidelines and customer requirements Responsible for maintaining data, reviewing and ensuring understanding of metrics and taking appropriate action for the achievement of these Responsible for ensuring compliance with agreed quality standards and achievement of agreed metrics Responsible for setting quality objectives and training and supporting management reviews Responsible for site capacity analysis and reporting Supports completion of Customer Quality Alert responses Supports their respective teams to ensure quality objectives are met Personal Specification of the Production Control, Logistics and Material Planning Manager: SAP Experience is essential Manufacturing experience essential (Ideally from an Automotive or an Aerospace environment) Experience with Logistics and Production Control Salary Up to £45,000 Working Hours & Benefits: flexible Working - 37 hours across 5 Days 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Generous Pension Scheme Healthcare Scheme This role would suit anyone in Production Planning or Production Control as a Production Planner, Production Controller or someone in Material Planning and Logistics Planning as a Logistics Controller, Material Controller. This role would also suit someone in PC+L (Production Control & Logistics) Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Production Control, Logistics & Materials Planning Manager

£35000 - £45000.00 per annum + Company Benefits

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Production Control, Logistics and Material Planning Manager Butler Ross have a great opportunity for a Global Manufacturing organisation, who are looking for someone to join their PC&L team in a pivotal position to support with the product delivery and manufacturing processes in their site in Gloucestershire. Key Responsibilities of the Production Control, Logistics and Material Planning Manager: Responsible for ensuring a strong progression and succession plan within the PC&L Planning department. To run and improve areas performance within the PC&L Team Set and achieve Production Control targets and ensure continuous improvement process to achieve capability metrics, completion assessments and system audits To drive customer delivery performance and achievement targets Maintain and improve key PC&L processes Setting plant Production Control vision with divisional inputs. Develop production planning and ensure the teams are carrying out pertinent and focused actions plans that will achieve set goals. Ensure all capability metrics, KPI's and OSA's are being tracked and gaps closed Ensure team adherence to production control processes, and guidelines, IATF and customer requirements are met. Responsible for maintaining data and reviewing and ensuring understanding of metrics and taking appropriate action for the achievement of these Responsible for ensuring agreed quality standards and achievement of agreed metrics and setting quality objectives and training Supporting management reviews and are responsible for site capacity analysis and reporting Personal Specification of the Production Control, Logistics and Material Planning Manager: SAP Experience is essential Manufacturing experience essential (Ideally from an Automotive or an Aerospace environment) Experience with material Planning, Logistics Coordinating and Production Control Management/Team Leader Experience Salary Up to £45,000 Working Hours & Benefits: flexible Working - 37 hours across 5 Days 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Generous Pension Scheme Healthcare Scheme This role would suit a Materials Manager, Material Planner, Material Controller, Production Planning Manager, Production Planner, and any other role working within Production Control. Material Planning and logistics Manager, MP+L Manager, PC+L Manager. Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Demand Planner

£30000 - £40000 per annum

Bournemouth, Dorset

A great opportunity for a dynamic Supply Chain professional to join a busy manufacturing organisation in Dorset. Key Responsibilities of the Demand Planner; Work on rolling demand forecast to create a short, mid and long-term plan. Analyse trends and customer data to drive improvements in forecast accuracy. Develop collaborative relationships with internal and external customers. Track forecast error results versus established targets. Identify, report and present root cause analysis related to forecast errors below target. Lead in S&OP process. Interface with supply planning and sales to manage product allocations. Convert sales out demand to outbound forecast for 3PL. Review, release & manage orders with 3PL warehouse & distribution partners for fulfilment. Liaise closely with customers to notify of exceptions to orders, stock issues and associated recovery plans. Analyse and populate customer specific scorecards / data required. Review operational performance relating to customer issues and requirements. Personal Specification of the Demand Planner; Degree qualified or equivalent. Professional qualifications would be an advantage. Proven Supply Chain & Demand Planning experience. Knowledge of S&OP process would be preferred. Experience within a Retail / FMCG environment. Good working knowledge of SAP. Strong communication and presentation skills. Highly motivated and enthusiastic 'can do' attitude. Strong analytical skills. This role will suit an individual with experience in any of the following positions; Senior Demand Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Forecast Analyst, Supply Planner, Supply Chain Analyst.

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Material Planning and Logistics Manager

£50000 - £55000 per annum

Oxfordshire, England

Materials Planning and Logistics Manager - Oxfordshire Butler Ross have a fantastic opportunity with an Automotive Manufacturing company based in Oxford, who are looking for someone to lead a team managing the overall control of materials and warehouse functions for the site. This will be a busy role in a fast-paced environment and will need someone who is used to managing multiple processes at once, as well as man management. They need someone who has experience as a Materials Manager, Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Manager or Planning Manager from an Automotive background. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer/Procurement Manager: Oversee the design, control and ordering of packaging and containers Improving raw material and finished item stock levels Woking with new product developments, and helping expand the product portfolio To provide support and advice on cost estimates Work with the team to achieve an effective and efficient production plan Creating material procurement plans Ensuring Customer teams input orders and schedules as applicable Getting involved with the customer when there are shortages or delivery issues Ensuring items received are processed, stored and issued correctly and overseeing the team ensuring goods are packaged in the correct containers To ensure transport, collections and deliveries are achieved To convene, run and / or attend meetings and issue reports as and when required Personal Specification of the Senior Buyer/Purchasing Manager: Strong MRP and systems experience Experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment Material planning, Logistics experience Versatile and able to work in a fast paced and challenging environment Strong team player Salary Up to £55,000 Working Hours & Benefits: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday to Thursday 8:00 - 1:00 Friday 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Pension This role would suit a Materials Manager, Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Material Planning and logistics Manager, MP+L Manager Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Senior Supply Chain Manager

Up to £70000 per annum

Birmingham, West Midlands

Butler Ross are currently recruiting a Senior Supply Chain Manager on behalf of a client based in Birmingham with offices located nationally including London. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a widely renowned company and work on large scale construction projects. As the Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will deliver the implementation of the Supply Chain Management Strategy. You will be responsible for an in-direct team of 22 ensuring processes and systems are in place for effective supplier engagement and are regularly monitored to ensure maximum performance within the organisation. Duties will include: Undertake supply chain mapping to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks in the market. Promote a culture within the team building excellent Supply Chain relationships enhancing the organisations reputation in the market. Lead Events and workshops to support delivery of the supply chain Maintain all sources of Supply Chain management data Ensure accurate reporting in accordance with Supply Chain management Daily management of the internal and external Supply Chain Management resource Engage and prepare industry for the upcoming procurement and ensure the organisation is a client of choice within the industry. Support the team with professional development, mentoring and training. Experience MCIPs qualified or studying towards CIPS Sound Procurement knowledge including an understanding of Ojeu frameworks Knowledge of construction contracts including NEC3 Knowledge of commercial and contract delivery lifecycles This role would suit an experienced Contract Manager, Procurement Manager or Supply Chain Manager. **Please note this role will require occasional travel. **

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Head of Supplier Management

£75000 - £100000 per annum + Benefits

Birmingham, West Midlands

Butler Ross are currently recruiting a Head of Supplier Management role on behalf of a client based in Birmingham with offices located nationally including London. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a widely renowned company and work on large scale construction projects. As the Head of Supplier Management you will be responsible to proactively develop the SCM and SRM team ensuring capability within the organisation and deliver best practice within the organisation. Duties will include: Develop success with existing and new Supplier Relationships from earl engagement to contract delivery Maintain and grow key stakeholder relationships within the business to promote performance and best practice throughout the supply chain Develop the Supply Chain team - setting clear objectives, reviewing performance and ensuring continuous development to deliver objectives. Champion the Framework to ensure excellent Supplier Relationships are built and ensure the team utilise it effectively within the business. Identify individual solutions and strategies for key and strategic suppliers with the ability to influence at all levels. Lead quarterly Supplier Relationship reviews Experience 5 years + experience working in a similar management role within Procurement and Supply Chain Knowledge of construction contracts including NEC3 Knowledge of EU and UK procurement legislation Ability to work in a multi-contract multi - stakeholder environment Ability to develop and implement transformation projects Ability to analyse and develop industry and Supplier capacity models Contract Management experience across a significant portfolio of construction contracts, particularly within construction related professional services i.e. design consultants, environmental surveys etc. Our client utilises NEC3 forms of contract therefore prior experience of having worked with NEC 3 contracts is strongly preferred. This role would suit an experienced Senior Contract Manager, Senior Supply Chain Manager, Head of Vendor Management, Procurement Manager, Procurement Director. **Please note this role will require occasional travel. **

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Supplier Quality Engineer

Up to £45000 per annum

Yarnton, Oxfordshire

A fantastic opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer has arisen to join an up and coming Automotive Manufacturer in Oxfordshire, with a salary of £45,000. The role holder will have experience in Supplier Quality inspection and Supplier Management in an Automotive Industry, or a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates will have previous experience within Supplier Quality and Supplier Management. Role responsibilities of the Supplier Quality Engineer: Engage in supplier Quality inspection. Implementing quality requirements for new and existing suppliers. Manage and develop suppliers throughout. Establishing scorecards. Overseeing quality, delivery times, and commercial performance. Leasing with other departments within the business, advising on supplier selection. Overseeing and approving new products and services. Being the port of contact to solve issues with products and services that fall out of quality and delivery requirements. Continuous analysis and reporting on supplier quality incidents. Auditing and attending meetings in the UK or abroad. Person Specification of the Supplier Quality Engineer: Previous experience in Supplier quality is a must. HNC or Degree in an engineering discipline. Experience in using APQT tools. Experience in a Technical Manufacturing environment (ideally Automotive) Experience in Supplier development, auditing assessment and selection. Salary 45k This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within Supplier Quality, Supplier management, Quality Assurance.

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Logistics Customer Service

Up to £22000 per annum

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Logistics Customer Service - Oxford Butler Ross have a fantastic opportunity with a large Logistics Company who are looking for someone to work a customer facing role with one of their largest clients. This role will be the point of contact for all customer queries, and experience in a Logistics/Supply Chain environment is desirable. This role would suit someone who has experience working in Supply Chain Customer Service, Logistics Customer Service in a Logistics, Distribution or Manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities of the Logistics Customer Service Advisor: Ensuring all open customer issues are resolved promptly Investigation into repeat problems, recommending improvements and taking on projects Early escalation of potential customer issues that are more serious or complex Reporting against KPIs for customer service by customer and issue type Provide analytical support to run reports that aid visual management Personal Specification of the Supplier and Inventory Controller: Experience in Logistics, Inventory or Material Control and Customer Service Experience in an Automotive/Industrial/Retail sector or in Logistics and Distribution Strong Excel and IT Skills Salary Up to £22,000 Working Hours & Benefits: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 22 Days (Plus Days Holidays) Pension Flexible Benefits Scheme Company Performance Bonus Scheme This role would suit someone who has experience working in Supply Chain Customer Service, Logistics Customer Service in a Logistics, Distribution or Manufacturing environment. Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Production Planner

£20000 - £25000 per annum

Pulborough, West Sussex

A fantastic opportunity to join a leading manufacturer near Horsham as their Production Planner. This vacancy, offering in the region of £25,000, is looking for experience with demand planning, supply chain coordination and production control and to be responsible for the manufacturing work schedules. This exciting position will offer candidates strong support with developing a career by providing commitment and solutions ensuring progression is accelerated and furthering your career. The most ideal candidate will be able to show experience with allocating and issuing materials to the production as per works order and monitoring inventory levels, raising shortages with the supply chain teams. The Key Responsibilities of the Production Planner: Creating and completing work orders efficiently so at to meet on time delivery with all customer orders Allocate materials requirement against the work orders and issue the stock to production Create Manufacturing and design orders in MRP. Monitor and control all aspects of pre and post production making sure a smooth flow works in order assembly. Monitor inventory and stock levels against demands communicating with the supply chain team to avoid product shortages Analyse all new demand, ensuring new orders are added. Be responsible for raising any manufacturing future risks with management Update production time of products to meet customer demands weekly showing the units due per product vs the production capacity Participate in weekly meetings reviewing orders receive and departmental performance against set targets The Key Requirements of the Production Planner Previous experience in a manufacturing environment Previously worked in a Production Controller, Supply Chain Planner, Material or Inventory Scheduler or Demand Planner position IT Literate including proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook Excellent communication skills This role would suit someone with experience of Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, Demand, Supply Chain, Materials, Inventory, Stock, Scheduling.

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Supply Chain Manager

£50000 - £55000 per annum

Portsmouth, Hampshire

A fantastic new opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join a leading manufacturing organisation as a Supply Chain Manager, to be responsible for developing the overall sourcing and supply chain strategy for the business. Key Responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager; Management of end to end supply chain function. Manage and develop collaborative supplier relationships. Support major bid activity where there is a significant procurement requirement. Implement procurement strategies that support new product development activities across the company. Identify and implement Continuous Improvement activities. Identify new suppliers and negotiate terms and supply agreements. Conduct supplier visits and audits as required. Support the development of structured supplier contracts and ensure project management is applied to reduce risk. Identify and resolve supplier issues. Manage compliance with contract terms & conditions. Oversee the sourcing of all goods and services required to support the activities of the business. Achieve sustained continual cost reduction, delivery and quality targets. Lead, mentor and evaluate all members of the supply chain team. Personal Specification of the Supply Chain Manager; End to End Supply Chain Management experience. Degree and / or Professional Qualifications would be preferred. Purchasing experience within manufacturing environment. Strong Leadership skills. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Good working knowledge of MRP / ERP systems. Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma would be preferred. Ability to effectively prioritise workload. Self-motivated and enthusiastic. Flexibility to travel to meet suppliers as required. This role would also suit you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Materials Manager, Purchasing Team Leader, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Controller or Supplier Manager.

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Supply Chain Analyst

£30000 - £35000 per annum

Bournemouth, Dorset

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain professional to join a leading organisation as a Supply Chain Analyst Key Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Analyst; Analyse data to a high level of accuracy from internal and external data sources and systems. Adjust inventory controls to adapt to latest trends. Manage inventory targets to ensure a steady level of supply is maintained. Plan for the full product life cycle from initial stock launch to discontinuation. Forecast and place order requirements to the supplier base. Work with customers to ensure their demands are met in full. Any additional supply chain functionality to support team members or department requirements Personal Specification for the Supply Chain Analyst; Experience in a supply chain position is essential. Retail or FMCG industry would be preferred. Advanced working knowledge of Excel. Experience of using an ERP / MRP system. Educated to A Level standard or equivalent. Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work to deadlines with a high level of accuracy. Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well as part of a team or on own initiative. This role would suit an individual with experience in any of the following roles; supply chain analyst, inventory controller, merchandiser, stock control analyst, demand planner or supply chain planner.

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Production Planner

Up to £25000 per annum

Rugby, Warwickshire

Production Planner - Rugby Butler Ross have an exciting opportunity for a stand-alone Production Planning role, for a successful Manufacturing company based in Rugby. We are looking for someone who has experience with Production Planning and Scheduling, to manage the end to end Production Plans for the manufacture specialist materials. This is a great opportunity for someone to make this role their own, playing a vital role in the continued growth and success of the company. This role would suit someone who has experience working in Supply Chain, and Technical Manufacturing as a Supply Chain Planner, Material Controller, Supply Chain Controller, Production Planner, Production Coordinator and Production Scheduler. Key Responsibilities of the Production Planner: Develop planning models to assist in the creation of work schedules, maintain the production schedules to match our order book and internal demands. Maximise production schedules to achieve improvements in production efficiency Maintenance of capacity planning tools across site, to reduce manufacturing lead-times and ongoing cost reduction. Work with Value Stream Leaders to ensure compliance and support production schedules. Improve quality of production processes and parts. Expedite production batches / schedules where required to meet customer demands. Provide information to sales function to ensure awareness of any deviation to agreed schedules. To create manufacturing tags and paperwork for all production Monitor bookings daily and report anomalies. Use capacity planning tools to highlight areas of concern in labour and machinery bottlenecks. Improve capacity of planning Work to eliminate and prevent waste at all stages of the production process. Work with Engineering to review routings and improve timings for actuals. Monitor and report on efficiencies in allocated manufacturing areas. Report to the Value Stream Leaders any issues which impact on the ability of manufacturing to achieve the plan. Personal Specification of the Production Planner: Experience in Planning and Work schedules. IT literate (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience of using ERP/MRP or similar systems. Experience of working within a manufacturing environment. Salary: Up to £25,000 Working Hours & Benefits: Monday - Thursday 7:30 - 4:00 Friday - 7:30 - 12:00 Life Assurance Pension Scheme Share Scheme 25 Days Holiday This role would suit someone who has experience working in Supply Chain, and Technical Manufacturing as a Supply Chain Planner, Material Controller, Supply Chain Controller, Production Planner, Production Coordinator and Production Scheduler. Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Supply Chain Manager

£25000 - £35000 per annum

Christchurch, Dorset

A fantastic opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join a fast paced, vibrant business based in Christchurch with an excellent salary up to £33k for the right person. The Procurement position has been created due to business growth and recent acquisitions. The Supply Chain Manager will sit within a small Procurement Department, alongside coordinators, purchasing and stock. Key Responsibilities for the Supply Chain Manager: Ensure customer order demands are met via forecasting, stock manager and planning. Continual review of inventory projection and shipments Building and Maintaining strong supplier relationships Maintaining inventory levels and management of stock Overseeing sales orders to ensure OTIF Dealing with all purchase orders, adhering to lead times and suitable replenishment. Person Specification for the Procurement role: Previous experience of end to end supply chain Dealing with suppliers on an international level FMCG Supply Chain experience Understanding of ERP systems Self-motivated and driven to succeed with a keen eye for detail. This role would suit a Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Planner, Stock Manager, Customer Demand Manager, Inventory Manager and Procurement Planner.

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Supply Chain Analyst

Up to £35k

Basingstoke

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain professional to join a leading organisation as a Supply Chain Analyst Key Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Analyst; To provide Planning analysis and support for all Planning activities throughout Supply Chain. Provide input to Tender management process and compile Weekly and Monthly Planning Reports and KPI Reports. Conduct continuous improvements and planning projects on behalf of the Planning Manager including Inventory Management. Conduct planning analysis across all factories to ensure optimal and efficient use of manufacturing assets. Provide regular analysis briefings to Supply Chain and stakeholders. Ensure that orders are planned and allocated into the factories in the most efficient and cost effective manner whilst maintaining customer requirements. Influence senior managers in driving manufacturing initiatives forward. Submit and update Weekly and Monthly Reports and KPI Reports as requested. Provide project support as required to the Planning Manager. Maintain and update capacity analysis tool (MPS) and support the S&OP manager. Responsible for the tracking of the Inventory and informing of key inventory management. Personal Specification for the Supply Chain Analyst; Experience within a Supply Chain role. Advanced working knowledge of Excel including VLookup and Pivot Tables is essential. Degree qualified or equivalent. Good working knowledge of Planning systems. Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work to deadlines with a high level of accuracy. Strong organisational skills. Excellent communication skills. Strong analytical and planning skills. Ability to work well as part of a team or on own initiative. This role would suit an individual with experience in any of the following roles; Production Planner, Supply Chain Analyst, Master Scheduler, Inventory Controller, Supply Chain Planner.

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Supply Planner

Up to £35k

Farnborough

An excellent opportunity for a dynamic supply chain professional to join a leading organisation as a Supply Planner. This position will work within the Supply Chain team, to manage the order placement process and effectively manage the supply process. Key Responsibilities of the Supply Planner; Support the Planning Manager to improve forecast accuracy. Understand the inventory parameters and settings which drive purchase order requirements. Manage the purchase order process including; Placement of orders in line with forecast. Ensure lead-times are adhered to Expedite purchase orders Manage and maintain SAP product master data. Measure and report variances in supplier performance. Work collaboratively with other business areas to support the introduction of new products. Personal Specification of the Supply Planner; Degree qualified or equivalent. Supply Chain / Inventory Management experience. Experience within a Manufacturing or Distribution environment. Good working knowledge of SAP/ MRP. Intermediate / Advanced Excel. Strong communication and relationship building skills. Ability to operate well in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated and enthusiastic. Team player, focussed on total company delivery. This role would be suitable for you if you have held any of the following roles; Supply Chain Planner, Supply Planner, Demand Planner, Supply Chain Customer Service Coordinator or Supply Chain Analyst.

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Supply Chain Planner

Up to £26k

Bournemouth

A fantastic opportunity for a dynamic Supply Chain professional to join a leading organisation as a Supply Chain Planner. Key Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Planner; Assist with the monthly forecast review and analyse historic demand and stock levels. Review forecasts with sales team on monthly basis. Have a full understanding of product lifecycle to aid forecasting. Ensure all new business forecasts are validated and acted upon quickly. Assist in identifying optimum Stock holdings. Raise all purchase orders/enquires with suppliers in a timely manner. Confirm all orders with suppliers within an agreed time frame. Assist in the review of slow and fast-moving lines. Assist in the production of weekly reports for assigned departments. Monitor critical paths of key products for launch ensuring any issues are highlighted. Review daily shipping exceptions and advise of actions ensuring awareness of any risk. Actively ensure all orders are delivered on time, working closely with logistics coordinators and suppliers. Ensure all Master Data issues are flagged to Purchasing. Personal Specification for the Supply Chain Planner; Experience in a supply chain or purchasing position. Retail or FMCG industry would be preferred. Advanced working knowledge of Excel. Experience of using an ERP / MRP system. Educated to A Level standard or equivalent. Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work to deadlines with a high level of accuracy. Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well as part of a team or on own initiative. This role would suit an individual with experience in any of the following roles; supply chain analyst, inventory controller, merchandiser, stock control analyst, demand planner or supply chain planner.

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Head of Supply Chain

Up to £60k

Eastleigh

A fantastic opportunity for a Head of Supply Chain to join a world leading manufacturing business based near Eastleigh with an excellent salary up to £60,000 + rewarding bonus and benefits. The Procurement position has been created due to business growth and recent acquisitions. The Head of Supply will be reporting into the CFO and management of a small team. Candidates will have previous experience within Supply Chain or Procurement and must come from a Manufacturing background due to the nature of the business. Role responsibilities of the Head of Supply Chain include: Develop an efficient supplier base, which supports growth of the business. Ensuring suppliers meeting demands of fast paced business, on time, quality cost and flexibility. Implementation and deployment of new business ERP Systems. Supply Relationship management, working with existing and identification of new suppliers. Contract negotiation ensuring all are set to business needs Management of small Procurement team. Work closely with engineers, stores, sales and productions developing effective business process. Person Specification for the Head of Supply Chain Previous experience working within Supply Chain for a fast-paced Manufacturing company. Knowledge and implementation experience of ERP Systems Commercial and strategic experience, whilst strong analytical capabilities. Lead Manufacturing & Six Sigma experience. Confident in own technical knowledge. This role would suit you if you have previous experience working within Manufacturing as a Supply Chain Manager, Head of Supply Chain, Head of Procurement, Procurement Manager.

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Supply Chain Manager

Up to £40k

Hastings

An excellent opportunity for a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager to join a Manufacturing company supplying products globally. This role is based in Hastings and is responsible for all Procurement and Supply Chain responsibilities across the board. Key Responsibilities for the Supply Chain Manager: Sourcing new suppliers within the best interest for the company Managing ongoing suppliers whilst negotiating and building trusting relationships Prepare, negotiate and sign contracts – Maintain current knowledge of English Contract Law Manage all areas of financial responsibilities, including budget setting Obtain most cost-effective supply for all materials and services. Insuring all materials are in place to meet schedules. Person Specification: Excellent negotiation skills Knowledge of English Contract Law – ability to apply it CIPS Qualified Ability to be able to deliver projects within an agreed specification, time scale and costs. Experienced within Manufacturing, managing supply chain, contract management and international purchasing This role would suit a Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Contract Manager.

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Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

£42k + Work Needs Car

Coventry

A unique opportunity has arisen to join an iconic manufacturing company based in Coventry, as a Supplier Quality engineer, offering £42,000 plus excellent company benefits. The company has fantastic growth plans, boasts modern offices and offers a great culture and working environment. This role would be best suited to someone who has come from a Supplier Quality background or has experience within Supplier Quality. The role of the Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer: Act as a lead on problem solving at suppliers based on issues raised during project builds and the part approval process. Support supplier process development activities and conduct supplier process audits. Approve supplied parts/processes using PPAP criteria including Process Capability, PFMEA, ISIR and capacity verification. To provide and update information required for Flawless Launch glide path metrics: APQP progress, Supplier Quality targets, Logistics plan, packaging plan and Concern tracking to feedback to Engineering. The person specification of the Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer: Extensive background of working with suppliers. A proven ability to be able to drive APQP/PPAP/8D problem solving/Process capability and Process Auditing. Established experience in an SQA role Exposure to supplier process experience Ability to analyse manufacturing processes and assess controls. Be analytical and decisive, with the ability to work autonomously at supplier sites where necessary. Strong communication/negotiation skills HNC (min) qualified or equivalent in a Mechanical/Manufacturing/Quality Engineering discipline. Must expect some travel to UK, European and Asia supplier base. This role would be best suited to someone who has a background in Supplier Quality

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