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Purchasing Administrator

£20000 - £25000 per annum

Southampton, Hampshire

A fantastic opportunity for a Purchasing Administrator to join a manufacturing company based in Southampton, with a salary up to £25,000. The Procurement position has been created due to recent business growth and acquisitions. Responsibilities of Purchasing Administrator: Create and maintain purchase orders, production orders and sales orders. Work closely with suppliers to update purchase orders Create and issue debt memos, to return products Purchasing of products in line with companies requirements Maintain strong relationships with suppliers Personal Specification; Excellent communication skills Experience within Procurement or Supply Chain environment Computer Literacy A confident mental attitude This role would suit a Purchasing Administrator, junior buyer, procurement administrator, supply chain administrator.

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Procurement Manager

£30000 - £40000 per annum + bonus sceme

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

An excellent opportunity has just been released for an experience Procurement Manager to join a rapidly expanding company in Milton Keynes. They will lead and manage the category requirements (mainly FM, marketing and professional services) to identify and deliver best value solutions for stakeholders as well as to actively support the value for money agenda. Main responsibilities of the Procurement Manager Take responsibility for cost reduction plans Create category strategies for indirect procurement categories Contribute to the management and development of procurement policy Enforce effective category management Review and update the current contracts and analyse risks Evaluate supplier performance and draw up reports Identifying trends in the market and working with suppliers and stakeholders to create solutions which will ultimately lead to further successes within the business Proactively identify, evaluate and drive opportunities of procurement options to provide value for money Identifying trends in the market and working with suppliers and stakeholders to create solutions which will ultimately lead to further successes within the business To ensure that compliance and best value is achieved for all tenders carried out To quantify and deliver procurement savings in accordance with agreed objectives To ensure that financial regulations are adhered to throughout all procurement exercises Contribute to the management and development of procurement policy To support a collaborative, supportive and approachable ethos for work with colleagues across the business Skills & Experience required of the Senior Procurement Manager Experience in a procurement and supply chain role Knowledge of sourcing indirect procurement categories Knowledge of complex contract management Ability to drive the team to achieve Extensive category management experience - creating category and procurement strategies Degree or equivalent CIPS qualification Stakeholder engagement experience Demonstrate experience at delivering savings to an organisation through effective category management Experience leading the full end to end procurement process Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously Ability to analyse contracts and manage contracts at all levels This role would be perfect for a category manager or senior category manager or procurement manager who is looking to progress their career.

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Buyer

Up to £30000.00 per annum + Pension, Enrollment to CIPS

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

A fantastic Buyer opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional to join a world-wide reputable company in the Aerospace industry. Located in Milton Keynes in a fast-paced purchasing environment with a salary up to £30,000. This position will be at the heart of the purchasing department and offers excellent progression opportunities to the right candidate. This role also offers enrolment onto your CIPS qualification. The buyer should be confident in their role with previous buying experience within a busy procurement department. The successful candidate will desirably have experience within a Manufacturing/Engineering environment but not this is not essential. Main responsibilities of the Buyer include: Developing relationships with suppliers Negotiating the most advantageous commercial terms with both new and existing suppliers Placement of purchase orders with approved suppliers Reviewing supplier order acknowledgments against purchase orders Managing supplier open order books Resolving problems and queries with suppliers Managing the improvement of supplier performance Expediting late orders and finding solutions to material shortages Managing subcontractors Building cost models in support of customer enquiries Liaising with freight forwarders to coordinate inbound freight by road, air and sea freight Managing inventory levels to optimise stock availability within financial budgets Material planning using inventory and forecasting software Essential Skills of the Buyer include: Self-motivated, decisive, commercially aware. Good communication skills. Prior experience in a similar role Ability to interact and develop relationships within TKA and across the supply chain. Negotiation skills. Demonstrated analytical and practical problem-solving skills. Understanding manufacturing processes and specifications. Knowledge of aerospace metal markets Experience of using SAP or other ERP systems Appropriate recognised qualifications i.e. CIPS or business degree European or Oriental languages Knowledge of import / export procedures Knowledge of Continuous Improvement techniques and processes (6-sigma, 6 x S, Kaizen) Responsible to the Purchasing Manager & Supply Chain Lead This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a junior buyer, expeditor, buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager or senior buyer.

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Purchasing Manager

£35000 - £40000 per annum

Sutton, Surrey

A fantastic opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to join a global manufacturing business based in Sutton with an excellent salary up to £40,000. The Procurement position has been created due to business growth and recent acquisitions. The Purchasing Manager will sit within a small Purchasing Department, alongside planning and supply chain. Candidates will have previous experience of purchasing internationally, as they are now entering challenging international times, at a Buyer or Senior Buyer level and be keen to progress in their career. Role responsibilities of the Buyer include: Purchasing of materials internationally, including China, Eastern Europe and throughout the EU. Take direct Buying responsibilities and assist with defining sources and implementation. Negotiation and development supporting head of procurement. Contract development, working with Purchasing Manager and Head of Procurement. Direct sourcing responsible for several categories, support and lead full strategic sourcing cycle. Work with supplies to provide 6 monthly forecasts on bi-monthly basis. Person Specification of the Buyer: Previous experience working within a fast-moving environment. Experience buying at an international level. Excellent negotiation skills and persuasions skills. Driven and desire to succeed, self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills. Salary: Up to £40k This role will suit you if you have held a role within Procurement or Purchasing as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Lead, Category Buyer or Procurement Lead. 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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Procurement Analyst

£35000 - £45000 per annum

London, England

Butler Ross are working closely with a globally recognised organisation based in Paddington to recruit a Procurement Analyst. This role sits within the Procurement function and will be working to support the implementation of Ariba. Main responsibilities of the Procurement Analyst: Support the implementation of Ariba P2P Manage the Ariba Contracts Database Carry out reports using the Ariba Contracts Database Take responsibility for streamlining processes and improving systems Skills & Experience required of the Procurement Analyst: Extensive, proven and working Ariba experience - you will not be asked to interview if you do not have this Contract Management experience Strong analytical skills Strong reporting skills

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Buyer

Up to £40000.00 per annum + Company Benefits

Banbury, Oxfordshire

Buyer I have an opportunity for a Buyer to join a manufacturing company based near Banbury. My client are looking for a Buyer on a permanent basis and are paying a salary of £35,000 - £40,000. The role offers great opportunities to develop a career further in Purchasing and ideally are looking for someone from an Automotive, Motorsport, F1 background, or someone with experience with Prototype Purchasing. Candidates will have previous experience within Purchasing and Procurement as a Junior Buyer, Technical Buyer, Commodity Buyer, Senior Buyer, Category Buyer or Buyer. Role responsibilities of the Buyer: Placing purchase orders for bespoke and engineered components in line with technical drawings (mainly interior and exterior trim) Achieving supplier, performance and cost KPIs Stock management Reporting and presenting information to senior members in the purchasing team Identifying potential risks Negotiate all terms and conditions, in line business operating procedures, ensuring the best total acquisition costs# Negotiations on terms and conditions, as well as reviewing existing supplier base. Person Specification of the Buyer: Experience of working within a Tier 1 Automotive environment, Motorsport, Prototypes or New Product. Purchasing experience Working towards, or already CIPS Qualified would be desirable. Salary Up to 40k This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within Purchasing as a Buyer, Junior Buyer, Purchasing Officer, Procurement Officer, Category Buyer or Commodity Buyer

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Senior Buyer Professional Services

£400 - £450 per day

Warwick, Warwickshire

Butler Ross are recruiting on behalf of a major FTSE100 organisation in Warwick for an interim Senior Buyer role to manage the procurement of Professional Services. This contract is likely to run for at least 6 months In this role the successful candidate will be managing the end to end procurement process for Professional Services (including with the Big 4) therefore demonstrable Consultancy procurement experience is essential. Prior experience with OJEU would also be useful. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a Professional Services buyer role in a large, 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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Interim IT Senior Buyer

£400 - £450 per day

Warwick, Warwickshire

Butler Ross are recruiting on behalf of a major FTSE100 organisation in Warwick for an interim IT Senior Buyer role. This contract is likely to run for at least 6 months. In this role the successful candidate will be managing the end to end procurement process for Software therefore demonstrable IT procurement experience is essential. Prior experience with OJEU would also be useful. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an IT buyer role in a large, 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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Senior Buyer

£35000 - £40000 per annum

Fareham, Hampshire

A fantastic new opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join a leading manufacturing organisation as a Senior Buyer, to be responsible for a small team of Buyers. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer; Manage the Purchasing team effectively to ensure appropriate tactical implementation of Procurement plans. End to end management of Supply Chain material demands. Drive down Supply Chain costs through savings and execution of category strategies. Work to continually develop a robust and sustainable Supply Chain that can support planned growth. Negotiation and management of long-term supply agreements to strengthen the supply chain and deliver against performance targets. Act as an ERP subject matter expert deliver business wide system support. Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers in line with Business Objectives. Integral member of cross functional stakeholder groups providing support to the bid process. Responsible for maintenance of KPI's and tracking of performance against agreed targets. Personal Specification of the Senior Buyer; Proven Procurement / Purchasing experience. Degree and / or Professional Qualifications would be preferred. Experience within a technical manufacturing environment. Supervisory experience. 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 Buyer, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Coordinator, Senior Buyer, Commodity Manager, Purchasing Manager.

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Purchasing Administrator

Up to £20000 per annum

Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Purchasing Administrator - Kidderminster I have a Purchasing Administrator opportunity based In Kidderminster, for a Manufacturing company who produce high specification, low volume vehicles. The role is to support the Purchasing team with Administration, Analysis, Inventory management and in helping to strengthen supplier relationships. This role would suit someone who has experience working in Procurement Administration, Purchasing Coordination, Purchasing Assistant or Supply Chain Support and Administration. Key Responsibilities of the Purchasing Administrator: Processing replenishments and orders Raising purchase orders Following the order through to delivery Assisting with order queries and delivery progress Processing invoice reconciliation Assisting with the sourcing of suppliers based on cost, quality and delivery Maintaining relationships with internal and external customers Analysing and reviewing relevant data to provide information on internal KPI's. Administrating none conformance reports Supporting buyers in procurement strategies Personal Specification of the Purchasing Administrator: Strong MRP and IT systems Experience is essential Strong Administration skills Experience in a manufacturing environment Proven experience in a Purchasing Administration role Versatile and able to work in a fast paced and challenging environment Strong team player Salary Up to £20,000 Working Hours & Benefits: 8:30 - 4:20 Monday to Thursday / 8:30 - 4:00 Friday (37 hr week) 25 Days Holiday Pension & Profit Related Bonus This role would suit a Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Purchasing Administration or a Junior 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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FM Category Manager

£400 - £450 per day

London, England

Butler Ross are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation with Global recognition for an interim FM Category Manager to join the Procurement team. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and successful procurement function in a challenging FM procurement role in which you'd have the opportunity to work on some unique and exciting projects. Due to the nature of this Category Manager role demonstrable FM procurement experience is required, ideally in both hard and soft services, and any experience of Capex or Engineering related procurement would also be beneficial. This Category Manager role would suit someone with extensive FM procurement experience who is working in a Sourcing Manager, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager or similar role.

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Buyer

£30000 - £32000 per annum

Southampton, Hampshire

Working in the Procurement team, the Buyer will be responsible for supplier management and day to day purchasing ton maintain the continuity of supply of materials. Key Responsibilities of the Buyer; Maintain Supplier relationships and manage expectations and performance. Raise purchase orders in line with requirements. Work with suppliers to ensure delivery dates are met. Ensure MRP is updated in a timely manner. Respond to material shortages and report in daily production meeting. Communicate regularly with suppliers to ensure requirements are fully understood. Manage purchasing activities associated with engineering change. Manage issue resolution activities with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply. Actively progress cost reduction opportunities and ensure best overall cost of purchase. Measure Supplier performance and proactively manage improvement in quality, delivery & cost. Manage the introduction and transition of new suppliers. Manage and maintain stock levels at suppliers and report monthly on current liability. Personal Specification of the Buyer; Proven Purchasing experience. 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. 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 Specialist

Negotiable

Crawley, West Sussex

Procurement Specialist An excellent opportunity for a Buyer to join a market leading supplier to the Oil and Gas industry based near Crawley with very competitive renumeration package. This purchasing position is looking for someone keen to progress in their purchasing career, with the role offering brilliant progression opportunities. The ideal applicant will have previous experience in a purchasing or supply chain role in an Oil, Gas, Construction, Utilities or Electronics background, with strong experience in negotiating, supplier relationship management and great administration skills. A typical day in this Buyer role Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, while managing relationships and time scales with existing suppliers Place a high volume of purchase orders on a wide range of products and materials Being a first point of contact for suppliers and internal stake holders Maintain stock levels Ensure order process is as efficient as possible Dealing directly with clients to understand their needs and purchase accordingly Is this you? Great communicator, friendly and approachable Previously experienced in a purchasing role Excellent administrative and time management skills Driven and motivated with a desire to progress This role would be suitable for someone who has held a position as a Junior Buyer, Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Controller, Commodity Manager, Category Manager or other roles within a supply chain function.

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Senior Buyer

£45000 - £55000.00 per annum

Staffordshire, England

Senior Buyer Butler Ross have a few Senior Buyer opportunities for an automotive manufacturing company based outside of Stafford. The role will be working with a large commodity portfolio which will and need someone with strong Purchasing experience within a manufacturing and engineering environment. This role would be best suited for someone who is a Category manager, Commodity Manager, Commodity Buyer, Technical Buyer, Engineering Buyer, Senior Buyer or a Purchasing Manager Role responsibilities of the Senior Buyer: Engage suppliers and ensure parts are designed to cost and designed for manufacture. Support internal Quality teams to ensure suppliers meet the required targets Support cost down initiatives, bringing new ideas and suggestions and implementing them accordingly Negotiate and agree Long Term Agreements with 'Key' suppliers, minimising risk. Engage with Engineering in order to ensure that drawing release plans are achieved Track unapproved parts and create recovery plans to mitigate potential risk Work in conjunction with Advanced and Business Unit Engineering to deliver the cost targets and delivery of these throughout the NPI process Negotiate and close out supplier warranty agreements Carry out the required process for ensuring new suppliers meet group minimum requirements Compile a budget for suppliers that sit within their regional responsibility the buyer will be responsible for compiling and delivering an annual budget for the Lead Buy areas, and support the execution of the global elements of the budget To promote VA/VE activity within the supply base and support the implementation of approved projects Negotiate preferred payment terms with supplier in line with agreed objectives Person Specification of the Senior Buyer: 5 years + Purchasing Experience Manufacturing Industry experience Understanding of technical and Engineering drawings Salary £40,000 - £50,000 This role would be best suited for someone who is a Category manager, Commodity Manager, Commodity Buyer, Technical Buyer, Engineering Buyer, Senior Buyer or a Purchasing Manager 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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Procurement Commodity Manager

£45000 - £50000 per annum

Fareham, Hampshire

An exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join a leading manufacturing organisation as a Procurement Commodity Manager. This role will be responsible for developing the commodity strategy and managing supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities of the Procurement Commodity Manager; Develop and implement the Electronics Sourcing Strategies in line with Group Commodity strategy. Identify new opportunities and develop a consolidated supplier base to meet current and future commodity needs. Develop Low Cost Country sourcing, based on Business Unit requirements. RFQ management. Lead the supplier qualification and developments. Coordinate source change management activities. Negotiate and implement Robust Supplier contracts in line with Group Procurement policy. Work closely with engineering development teams for NPI programs and incorporate into the overall Electronics strategy. Organise and lead supplier involvement for the development of future projects. Anticipate market supply risks, propose mitigation plan to secure long term sourcing. Maintain relationships with suppliers and the business community. Ensure and promote high level service from all Electronic suppliers. Promote options leading to reduced total cost of ownership by developing standardisation on processes and technical specifications Personal Specification of the Procurement Commodity Manager; CIPS qualification would be preferred. Proven Procurement & Commodity Management experience. Ability to manage RFQ Process. Experience of working within a manufacturing environment. Experience of purchasing Electronics would be preferred. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Ability to effectively prioritise workload. Strong problem-solving skills. 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 Senior Buyer, Purchasing Controller, Commodity Manager, Sourcing Manager, Category Manager, Supplier Manager.

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Procurement Manager

£65000 - £75000 per annum

South East London, London

A fantastic opportunity for a dynamic Procurement professional to join a leading organisation as a Procurement Manager. This position will be responsible for establishing complex, high value contracts with key suppliers, ensuring delivery performance is achieved and working closely with the senior leadership team to support transformation activity. Specific Job Responsibilities of the Procurement Manager; Establish framework agreements with selected suppliers Measuring and driving supply base performance. Develop strategic supplier relationships that drive contract performance and support business growth aspirations. Leading Procurement & Supply Chain activity on all asset replacement activity. Minimising working capital material requirements through effective contracting and controls of inventory. Providing input to monthly program management reports. Engaging proactively with contract to understand requirements and offer solutions to problems. Achieve agreed savings target. Providing internal expertise for assigned bids. Ensure adherence to compliant procurement process. Building strong operational relationships between procurement and wider business. Personal Specification of the Procurement Manager; Degree qualified or equivalent experience. Professional Qualifications would be an advantage. Significant Procurement & Supply Chain Management experience. Sourcing and Contracting experience. Experience within a matrix organisation. Experience within Automotive / Aerospace / Defence industries. Strong Leadership & Change Management skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong problem-solving abilities. Excellent IT skills including MS Office. Self-Motivated and Enthusiastic. This role would suit an individual with previous experience in the following roles; Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Director, Head of Supply Chain, Head of Procurement, Operations Manager.

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Buyer

£30000 - £35000.00 per annum

Coventry, West Midlands

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join one of the markets leading manufacturing companies in Coventry in a fast-paced purchasing environment with a salary up to £35,000. This position will be at the heart of the purchasing department and offers excellent progression opportunities to the right candidate. The buyer should be confident in their role with previous buying experience within a busy purchasing department. The successful candidate will have experience within a Manufacturing/Engineering environment. Main responsibilities of the Buyer include: Ensuring purchasing schedules are accurately managed and where applicable associated KPI's are met Maintain proactive liaison with internal third parties to forecast, plan to meet and to supply demand to relevant quality standards Purchasing management and stock control of high-volume components and IT peripherals Involved in project buying to support new product introductions and the ability to deliver cost reductions. Build relationships with suppliers and manage their performance. Conduct routine supplier business reviews, evaluating supplier performance and compliance. Responsible to do any additional work that may be asked for within your capability Essential Skills of the Buyer include: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong understanding of ERP systems including production plans and schedules Experience in procurement of electronic components and sub-assemblies from concept to production Experience of sourcing from international suppliers would be advantageous An assertive yet diplomatic approach to fulfillment of tasks A talent for building effective professional relationships Excellent organisational and time management skills Energy, enthusiasm and a passion for driving and implementing best practice The ability to influence people at all levels Responsible to the Purchasing Manager This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer.

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Category Manager

Up to £43000.00 per annum

London, England

Category Manager A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Category Manager to join this public sector organisation based in London who has knowledge of Orthopaedic, Trauma or Spinal products. The Category Manager is responsible for the delivery of strategic procurement initiatives on a portfolio of categories which are compliant with EU legislations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of procurement services whilst maximising value for money through process improvement. Main responsibilities of the Category Manager Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with internal and external stakeholders Communicate and disseminate procurement policies to colleagues involved in selecting suppliers and service providers and in committing expenditure. To ensure all procurement activities operate in full accordance with legal (EU legislation), environment and sustainability requirements. To support the Head of Procurement in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings across the Trust. Skills & Experience required of the Category Manager Degree or equivalent CIPS qualification Experience within clinical procurement - Orthopaedic, Trauma or Spinal products 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 £43,000 This role would be perfect for a category manager or senior category manager or procurement manager with clinical category experience.

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Interim Senior Buyer

£300 - £350 per day

Coventry, West Midlands

Up to £350p.day. 6 month assignment. Butler Ross are recruiting on behalf of a major organisation in Coventry for a Senior Buyer to join them on an interim contract which 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, Category Manager, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Sourcing Manager or similar role.

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Category Manager - Utilities

Up to £45000 per annum

Uxbridge, London

A brand-new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Category Manager to join this globally renowned organisation based near Heathrow Airport. They will lead and manage the category requirements to identify and deliver best value solutions for stakeholders as well as to actively support the value for money agenda. This role will be focusing on Utilities procurement, which incorporates energy, water, and soft FM. Main responsibilities of the Category Manager Take responsibility for cost reduction plans Create category strategies for Utilities and the sub categories Contribute to the management and development of procurement policy Enforce effective category management Review and update the current contracts and analyse risks Evaluate supplier performance and draw up reports Identifying trends in the market and working with suppliers and stakeholders to create solutions which will ultimately lead to further successes within the business Skills & Experience required of the Category Manager Experience in a procurement and supply chain role Knowledge of Utilities/Soft FM procurement Knowledge of complex contract management Ability to drive the team to achieve This role would be perfect for a category manager or senior category manager or procurement manager who is looking to progress their career.

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Senior Buyer

Negotiable

Basingstoke, Hampshire

An excellent opportunity for a Senior Purchasing specialist to join a market leading organisation operating in the pharmaceutical sector, based in the Basingstoke area as a Senior Buyer earning a very competitive salary. The perfect candidate will have a history of purchasing, supplier negotiation and sourcing, implanting new processes and streamlining existing ones, while also having very good experience of Role responsibilities of the Senior Buyer include Ensuring materials are available and correct when required Monitoring stock levels and predicting potential shortages Maintaining supplier relationships Raising orders Reporting to Directors on stock value, service levels and stock turn Supplier sourcing Be the main point of contact for high volume of suppliers Person Specification of the Purchasing Manager Previous experience in Purchasing and materials management Strong knowledge of SAP Ability to source suppliers and maintain relationships with them Background of change implementation Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment This role would be perfectly suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing, 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, purchasing manager, procurement manager.

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Procurement Officer

Up to £43000.00 per annum

Addlestone, Surrey

Procurement Officer A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Officer to join this public sector organisation based in Addlestone who will be responsible for providing specialist advice and supporting all members of the purchasing department. When required they will also support on leading high value and complex OJEU projects. Main responsibilities of the Procurement Officer Lead and manage Procurement Projects that are high value and complex. Assist the Head in development of the Procurement annual work programme, proactively planning for upcoming tendering projects Undertake the sourcing of suppliers for new or re-commissioned services, including, tendering, negotiation and forming the contract for new services and variations to existing contracts, working to procedures and legislation as appropriate. Ensure contract activities comply with relevant EU and UK legislation/regulations Support Contract management of high value and/or complex contracts from commencement to expiry Support the use of the e-tendering and contract system for management and monitoring of all procurement exercises. Skills & Experience required of the Procurement Officer Degree or equivalent CIPS qualification Stakeholder engagement experience Must have in depth OJEU legislation expertise Public sector experience Experience leading the full cradle to grave procurement process Ability to build and maintain relationships of all levels with stakeholders and suppliers Salary up to £43,000 This role would be perfect for a senior buyer or sourcing specialist or category manager or category specialist or procurement manager or procurement specialist.

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Senior Procurement Manager

Up to £55000 per annum

Southampton, Hampshire

An innovative opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a globally recognised organisation based in London. They will lead and manage the category requirements to identify and deliver best value solutions for stakeholders as well as to actively support the value for money agenda. The business is going through a period of change currently, which will mean that this role is going to be very varied and exciting. Main responsibilities of the Senior Procurement Manager To provide professional procurement advice and ensure compliance to the relevant regulatory and statutory obligations To attend and proactively participate at project boards as required, advising and assisting with making key decisions To proactively identify, evaluate and drive opportunities of procurement options to provide value for money Identifying trends in the market and working with suppliers and stakeholders to create solutions which will ultimately lead to further successes within the business To ensure that compliance and best value is achieved for all tenders carried out To quantify and deliver procurement savings in accordance with agreed objectives To ensure that financial regulations are adhered to throughout all procurement exercises Contribute to the management and development of procurement policy To support a collaborative, supportive and approachable ethos for work with colleagues across the business This role will deputise the Head of Procurement, so you will be able to support in the development and mentoring of the rest of the procurement team Skills & Experience required of the Senior Procurement Manager Extensive category management experience - creating category and procurement strategies 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 expertise Experience leading the full end to end procurement process Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously Ability to analyse contracts and manage contracts at all levels This role would be perfect for a category manager or senior category manager or procurement manager who is looking to progress their career.

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Category Manager (Scientific)

Up to £51899.00 per annum

London, England

Category Manager (Scientific) A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Category Manager to join this public sector organisation based in London. They will lead and manage the category requirements to identify and deliver best value solutions for stakeholders as well as to actively support the value for money agenda. This person will focus on Scientific Equipment as a category. Main responsibilities of the Category Manager (Scientific) To provide professional procurement advice and ensure compliance to the relevant regulatory and statutory obligations. To attend and proactively participate at project boards as required, advising and assisting with making key decisions. To proactively identify, evaluate and drive opportunities of procurement options to provide value for money To ensure that compliance and best value is achieved for all Tenders carried out. To quantify and deliver procurement savings in accordance with agreed objectives. To ensure that financial regulations are adhered to throughout all procurement exercises. Contribute to the management and development of procurement policy. To support a collaborative, supportive and approachable ethos for work with colleagues across the University, with a pragmatic and innovative approach to problem solving Skills & Experience required of the Category Manager (Scientific Equipment) 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 £51,899 This role would be perfect for a category manager or senior category manager or procurement manager

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Technical Buyer

£30000 - £40000.00 per annum

Oxfordshire, England

Technical Buyer - Oxfordshire A fantastic opportunity for a Technical Buyer has arisen to join an up and coming Manufacturing company in Oxfordshire. With a salary bracket of £30,000 - £40,000 this person will be managing day to day purchasing activities for a busy department. You will need Purchasing experience and as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Technical Buyer. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer/Assistant Purchasing Manager: Stakeholder engagement at all levels both internally and with our external suppliers Organising high value and complex products, with impact across several key functions of the business High-level interaction internally, as well as frequent, high-level communication with the supply base Assisting with the purchase and supply chain of global production for specified projects through negotiated costs with suppliers Raising and issuing of purchase orders in accordance with our production requirements and company procedures Maintain accurate and timely data records Provide purchasing support and assistance to other departments as required Research and build working relationships with new suppliers and subcontractors Assist with issuing purchasing enquiries and carry out quotation analysis where necessary. Personal Specification of the Senior Buyer/Assistant Purchasing Manager Previous experience in a similar role Experience in supplier/customer relationship management Understanding of cost drivers in a manufacturing environment Experience of working within a Tier 1 Automotive environment. Salary Up to £40,000 Working Hours & Benefits: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 25 Days Holiday Pension On Site Gym Felxi Working Hours Share Scheme This role would suit someone who has had a role as a Buyer, Senior Buyer or Strategic Buyer or Technical Buyer. 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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Strategic Procurement Officer

Up to £35934 per annum

Chichester, West Sussex

Buyer A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced buyer to join this public sector organisation based in Chichester. They are looking for someone who will be responsible for assisting senior officers and staff across both authorities with purchasing and advice on tendering projects for a variety of public functions. You will also contribute towards the improvement of procurement processes, policies and operational practice and overseeing delivery of efficient procurement services. Main responsibilities of the Buyer To take lead responsibility for delivering high value and complex procurement projects within your category areas. Have good working knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations and EU procedures and be capable of providing advice on improving local procedures and achieving savings through procurement and project planning. Line management of a small team. Skills & Experience required of the Buyer Knowledge of EU & UK Public procurement legislation MCIPS qualified or studying towards Demonstrate experience in a procurement/buyer role Understanding of the full end to end procurement cycle Experience in contract management Ability to work with large scale projects Salary up to 35,000 This role would be perfect for buyer or senior buyer or sourcing specialist or procurement specialist or procurement officer or category buyer.

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Senior Category Manager - Steel

£50000 - £60000 per annum

Staffordshire, England

Senior Category Manager - Steel/Metals I have a high-level category manager role for an automotive manufacturing company based outside of Stafford. The role will be working with a large commodity portfolio which will be metals, and they need someone who has experience in this area. This role would be best suited for someone who is a Category manager, Commodity Manager, Commodity Buyer, Technical Buyer, Engineering Buyer, Senior Buyer or a Purchasing Manager Role responsibilities of the Senior Category Manager: Ensure that strategies and preferred partners are engaged early on NPIP projects. Responsible for Global Supplier Nomination for components Agree cost targets and delivery of these throughout the NPI process. To be responsible for approving new suppliers Set targets for achieving preferred Warranty Agreements with key existing suppliers. Responsible for delivering annual budgets on a Global basis and provide a monthly cost movement report To promote activity within the supply base and support the implementation of approved projects. To ensure that payment terms within the category are preferred. To ensure Long Term Agreements are in place with Key suppliers. To ensure that preferred Warranty Agreements are in place with 'core' suppliers To ensure that there is enough capacity within the supply base Setting the strategic direction that is in line with the expectations of the business and lead a team of Buyers. To be responsible for recruiting and forming a team that can support both the ongoing management of the category and the needs of NPI programmes. To provide leadership and support with regards to the team member's individual progression. Leading the development and deployment of Global Category Strategies. To ensure that formal supplier evaluation reviews take place with appropriate suppliers. Person Specification of the Senior Category Manager: Proven managerial experience 10 years relevant experience Experience in an Engineering/Manufacturing environment Global sourcing experience Salary £50,000 + This role would be best suited for someone who is a Category manager, Commodity Manager, Commodity Buyer, Technical Buyer, Engineering Buyer, Senior Buyer or a Purchasing Manager 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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Supplier Manager

£250 - £300 per day

Surrey, England

Butler Ross is currently working with a major international manufacturer. We are currently looking for an experienced supplier manager or vendor manager to work with the client on a contract basis to develop a relationship with a key supplier and deliver mutual benefits. The role As the Supplier Manager you will be responsible for the day to day Management of a large Cross Category Contract. You will have to ensure 100% compliance with the agreed contract from supplier and internal teams and manage the performance and costs related to the contract, ensuring that these are consistently and accurately communicated to all parties involved. You will resolve any issues that arise and champion a collaborative contract management approach within the business. In addition you will drive for performance improvement with both the client and the supplier. Skills and experience Supplier Management High quality reporting skills Senior Stakeholder Management experience Experience of marketing procurement or marketing supplier management Experience of retail product contracts with distributors or promotions organisations SAP experience 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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Senior Buyer/Assistant Purchasing Manager

£40000 - £50000.00 per annum

Oxfordshire, England

Senior Buyer/Assistant Purchasing Manager - Oxfordshire A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Buyer has arisen to join an up and coming Manufacturing company in Oxfordshire. With a salary bracket of £40,000 - £50,000 this person will be assisting the Purchasing Director in strategic Purchasing activities. You will need Purchasing experience and be an Assistant Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer or Strategic Buyer. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer/Assistant Purchasing Manager: Stakeholder engagement, internally and with our external suppliers Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials Assisting with the purchase and supply chain of production for projects through negotiated costs with suppliers Purchase goods, materials, components or services Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible Develop ideas and strategies and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews Researching and building working relationships with new suppliers and subcontractors Support product change requests and review and communicate the impact on capacity plan Lead a small team of Buyers, and monitor the teams progress and performance Personal Specification of the Senior Buyer/Assistant Purchasing Manager Strategic Purchasing experience essential Experience in an Engineering environment Salary Up to £50,000 Working Hours & Benefits: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 25 Days Holiday Pension On Site Gym Felxi Working Hours Share Scheme This role would suit someone who has had a role as an Assistant Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer or Strategic Buyer. 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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Category Manager

£300 - £350 per day

Coventry, West Midlands

Up to £350p.day. 9 month assignment. Butler Ross are recruiting on behalf of a major organisation in Coventry for a Category Manager to join them on an interim contract which is likely to run for at least 9 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 Category Manager role could suit somebody working in a Procurement Officer, Purchasing Officer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Sourcing Manager or similar role.

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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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Senior Buyer

Up to £35k

Hereford

I have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join a growing Engineering company in Herefordshire. The role is looking for someone who has good experience as a Buyer or a Senior Buyer who would want a Strategic Purchasing role with a ‘cost down’ focus. The company offers a good benefits package, and a friendly working environment with scope for this role to grow as the company grows. This role would be best suited to you if you come from a Purchasing or Procurement Background as a Buyer or Senior Buyer. Role Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer: Keep material spend in line with company budgets. Monitor cost increases and ensure all products are sourced in line with cost targets. Managing tenders. Drive cost savings and classifying areas of material spend. Mitigate supplier risk. Management of Supplier performance. Handling all supplier complaints. Sourcing of new suppliers and components and setting up new accounts. Personal Specification of the Senior Buyer: Previous experience in Procurement and Purchasing is essential Strong computer literacy (Excel) Negotiation experience This role will be well suited if you have experience in Purchasing or Procurement as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Manager or Sole Buyer.

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About Us

Butler Ross was launched with the philosophy of providing a collaborative and consultative approach to recruitment. With a team of expert consultants recruiting across the UK, we have established a reputation within the Procurement & Supply Chain recruitment market place for providing a high-quality service by listening closely to our customers’ needs and requirements.

“Our mission is to provide outstanding recruitment solutions improving the experience for both our candidates and our clients”

We place a lot of emphasis on our core values of Integrity, Expertise, Innovation, Pride, Professionalism, Collaboration and Passion. They are the foundations of what we stand for, how we interact, how we work and our culture.

Our consultants have over 50 years combined experience providing Procurement & Supply Chain solutions and are true experts. Each consultant has a specific sector and geographical focus which allows us to build very targeted networks that align to our customers’ requirements. As such we have the insight and expertise to provide information on industry trends, skills analysis, salary benchmarking, remuneration packages and candidate availability.

We take pride in our approach and work creatively to identify the most exceptional Procurement and Supply Chain professionals. This total commitment to our work has been matched by our investment in technology that utilises the latest cloud technology allowing us to provide you with a fast and responsive recruitment service.

With our expert knowledge we can ensure the recruitment process is efficiently managed; reducing demands on your time.

Butler Ross are the Procurement and Supply Chain Recruitment Specialists

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“Lufthansa Technik have successfully worked with Butler Ross on a number of Procurement & Supply Chain vacancies. Most recently the successful placement of a Head Of Supply Chain position that we urgently needed to replace. We had already been through a number of agencies who had found us candidates but very few had hit the mark in terms of what we required for this position. Due to the nature and responsibilities this role holds we required a particular candidate and very strong skills. I met with Butler Ross consultants first to discuss the role in detail, our company as a whole and the challenges that this role would face. From this they had a good grasp of what was required, and inside a few days had five CV’s all who matched the requirements we had. From these five candidates four were called to first stage interview and two for final stage and one offered and accepted. Throughout the process the Butler Ross consultants have been professional at all times, given feedback in a timely fashion after each candidate has interviewed with us and has controlled the process in a well-structured fashion. I would have no hesitation in recommending Butler Ross to any organisation looking to fill specialist procurement and supply chain positions.”

Rita Vidal – HR Manager - Luthansa
“Butler Ross’s attentive approach throughout the recruitment process with both Fluidmaster UK and the candidates engaged in the process ensured that it was a positive experience from the outset ”

Sue Cole – HR Manager - Fluidmaster
“Butler Ross have been a supplier to Catalyst Housing Limited for over 12 Months and have been successful in placing a number of candidates with us for both permanent and temporary roles. Their consultants provide an unrivalled level of service and performance, often going the extra mile to really understand our requirements and respond accordingly. We can always rely on a short-list in the minimum of timeframe offering a variety of high-calibre and available candidates. The consultants listen attentively to our feedback and will always demonstrate that they have taken our comments on board. Butler Ross are very easy to do business with and nothing ever seems to be too much trouble, even in the most urgent of circumstances. As a Recruitment Consultancy Butler Ross’s knowledge of Procurement and Supply Chain is unsurpassed and I have no hesitation in recommending them”

Graham Ockendon – Head of Procurement - Catalyst Housing
“I’ve worked with Butler Ross (especially Lisa Pascoe) for a number of years both as a client recruiting new talent and also during my own career transition. Their consultants are extremely professional and perceptive and take the time to truly understand a company’s hiring needs. Butler Ross consultants have a strong grasp of procurement practices and this enables them to select the right candidates for the right roles. This benefits both the client and the candidate. Lisa in particular is well respected and trusted at all levels within the organisations I have worked in and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her or Butler Ross”

Mark Causebrook - Senior Category Manager - De La Rue
“Butler Ross have been assisting me in sourcing the final members of the procurement team, following a major restructure in the middle of 2016. Kate and I first started talking back in January 2017 around the type of person who I was looking for, to complete the team. She sent several CVs through, but none of these were 'quite right' for our requirements. Kate persisted however, and having delved deeper into our requirements via phone calls and emails, she eventually teased out a very precise person specification, which then led to a 'perfect CV' being presented. This is a great example of how Kate's persistence and tenacity has paid off, despite initial knock backs from the client. I would not hesitate to go to Kate again should I have additional recruitment requirements in the future.”

Melissa Sage - Head of Procurement - London Borough of Hillingdon
“I don't hesitate to highly recommend Butler Ross. Their consultants are helpful, well organised and communicate very well. Any assistance or advice requested was provided promptly and was well founded and clear. From start to finish everything went smoothly and all commitments were met and exceeded. Their consultants been a pleasure to deal with.”

James Munday – Head of Buying – Merck
“Having worked with Butler Ross for over a year now, I feel they understands our business vision, our team ethos and the type of candidate who will be a good fit for our organisation. Extremely tenacious, their consultants consistently strive to provide suitable candidates for us to consider often at short notice. I would not hesitate to recommend Butler Ross to other potential customers.”

Steve Vandyken, Director of Procurement - University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
“With regards to using Butler Ross again that’s a confirmed yes. Your communication throughout the whole process has been outstanding. You really took the time to get to know us and to fully understand the details of the role we were recruiting for. You only sent across candidates for consideration that you felt were suitable and met our requirements rather than drowning us in CV’s and this made the whole process run smoothly as the candidates matched our spec perfectly”

Katie Goddon - HR & Recruitment - Churches Fire
“Butler Ross find the candidates that no one else seems able to. It could be that their understanding of Supply Chain recruitment is outstanding. They have always been my 'go to' recruiter for Procurement & Supply Chain roles and I've always been confident to recommend and introduce them.”

Jenny Drake - Success Factors HR - Babcock
"Butler Ross have a very engaging and collaborative approach to managing their clients. Their consultants take their clients on a journey during the recruitment process, help build their confidence and work extremely hard to ensure they achieve the best possible outcome. Butler Ross are by far one of the best recruitment consultancies I have had the pleasure of dealing with."

Saigal Khalid – Procurement Manager - The Guiness Partnership
“Procurement Services at Westminster City Council engaged Butler Ross to support the recruitment of several different roles. In my experience, their consultants were extremely focussed on delivering a high-quality service to Westminster and provided us with a very accurate shortlist of suitable candidates. Cultural fit at Westminster is important and Butler Ross demonstrated they can accurately match against this as well as the technical skills required; as a result, we were able to successfully identify a very strong candidate for a role that I had struggled to appoint to for many months and I am delighted. The Butler Ross consultants take immense pride in ensuring that they are a responsive supplier and have delivered some outstanding results filling vacancies within the team. I would highly recommend her for her expertise, market knowledge and excellent candidates”

Mandy Gado - Head of Procurement - City of Westminster
I am writing to you with regards to the agency Butler Ross who I had the good fortune of working with during my time as Account Manager on the Airports contract on behalf of Capita Resourcing. I hadn’t worked with Butler Ross previously, however our Supply Chain Manager was extremely positive regarding their contribution to both Airports recruitment and that of the wider Capita business. Casting a fresh pair of eyes over the account and building new relationships with the existing supply chain did nothing to prevent Butler Ross re-establishing themselves as a key supplier and the first point of call for interim procurement requirements. Butler Ross could be relied upon to fill the difficult, niche roles, demonstrating a level of customer service far in excess of their competitors. In addition to the day to day recruitment, Butler Ross also demonstrated a collaborative approach to their relationship with both Capita and our clients and would always support requests for information and new initiatives. Simply put, Butler Ross is an important recruitment partner as opposed to a supplier and I have recommended them to other accounts within the business on the basis of their proven track record. Finally, the team at Butler Ross are always extremely enthusiastic and professional, and I would have no hesitation in recommending their services.

David Davies – Client Relationship Director - Capita Resourcing
“Twinings has worked with Butler Ross for about 5 years now. At Twinings, we have a very unique, ambiguous culture, structure and ways of working. We need Resource Partners who understand our business, someone who can support us in finding the right people for our roles. It is a pleasure working with the Butler Ross consultants as they are always dedicated, personable and professional when supporting us with our recruitment needs. They are also very knowledgeable and connected in the world of Supply, Logistics and FMCG which shows when we’re presented with the right candidates. I would highly recommend Butler Ross as Procurement & Supply Chain experts.”

Chantal Dawson – HR Shared Services - Twinings
“I worked with Butler Ross specifically for the recruitment of a trainee buyer , the position was bespoke with certain criteria required which had to be met. They met all of the requirements in terms of the candidates while at the same time communicating professionally and with regularity which 99.9% of agencies fail to do, we got our Trainee who we are extremely happy with. Butler Ross’s service and their consultants work ethic totally supports my expectations of a recruitment company.”

Paul Marvin – Purchasing Manager - Dennis Eagle

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Purchasing Manager

Senior Technical Buyer

Purchasing Assistant

Assistant Purchasing Manager

Senior Buyer

Logistics Coordinator

Parts Coordinator/Administrator

Inventory & Materials Manager

Material Controller

Production Planner

Material Controller

Logistics Coordinator

Parts Coordinator/Administrator

Export Trade Compliance Coordinator

Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Team Leader

Shipping Coordinato

Commercial Manager

Commercial Contracts Officer

Operations Analyst

Interim IT Contract Manager

Interim IT Contract Manager

Commercial Contracts Officer

Senior Commercial Officer

Interim Contract Manager

Graduate Contracts Officer

Production Planner

Supplier Quality Engineer

Logistics Coordinator

Supply Chain Planning Manager

Supplier Account Manager

Parts Coordinator/Administrator

Production Scheduler

Operations Analyst

Supply Customer Service Coordinator

Supplier Quality Engineer

Supply Chain Coordinator

Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Planner