Procurement Commodity Manager

£50000 - £60000 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; Establish effective commodity strategies. Develop and negotiate supply agreements with key suppliers. Manage tenders and develop supplier selection methods. Negotiate costs and identify and continuously deliver cost reduction programmes. Support new product development and introduction. Effectively manage key supplier relationships. Improve supplier performance through effective KPI's. Identify and manage supply chain risk. Mentor and develop other members of the team. 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. 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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P2P Procurement Systems Specialist

£300 - £350 per day

London, England

Butler Ross are recruiting for an interim P2P Procurement Systems Specialist to join our client who is currently going through a major transformation programme. In this role the P2P Specialist will provide technical procurement systems support and build reporting capability through the extraction of data from their procurement systems. Experience of Jaggaer / BravoSolution is preferred but other P2P systems experience such as SAP Ariba could also be relevant. In addition to a strong knowledge of the procurement process including Source to Contract (S2C) and Purchase to Pay (P2P), strong analytical skills are also essential for success in this role. This role would suit those with experience of working in a P2P, Procure to Pay, Purchase to Pay, S2C, S2P or Source to Pay role who are looking for an opportunity to work for an organisation with global recognition, on a long term assignment that is likely to run for up to 12 months.

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Strategic Buyer

Up to £35000 per annum

Telford, Shropshire

Strategic Buyer A fantastic opportunity for a Strategic Buyer has arisen, to join an iconic manufacturer based in Telford. With a potential salary up to £35,000 plus company benefits this role would be perfect for a buyer who has strong experience purchasing technical components. Candidates will have previous experience within Purchasing or Procurement specifically within a technical manufacturing environment and Ideally from Automotive background as a Buyer or Senior Buyer. Role responsibilities of the Strategic Buyer: Formulate plans and advise the Commodity Development Manager on how to maintain and improve and effective department. Design, build, implement and maintain systems which support and enhance the department. Build and maintain a strong and stable department. Ensure the objectives you are given are implemented and achieve the companies targets by developing existing, recruiting new staff when needed, and establishing an effective control system. Contribute to the structured improvement of suppliers (both existing and new) through product specification control. To maintain and improve vendors in both technical and commercial aspects and to research, propose vendors in the case of re-sourcing from value engineering, commercial and technical ability. Ensure that supplier loaned tooling is appropriately reviewed, monitored and appropriate action is taken to ensure that our component supply quality is not compromised. Supervise the quotation, localisation and component approval process and report progress to Departmental Manager or Management Team on a periodic basis. Control the achievement of agreed cost savings, OTIF delivery and quality improvement objectives. Person Specification of the Strategic Buyer: Direct Purchaisng Experience Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment Experience with contracts Salary Up to £35k + Company 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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Procurement Manager - Marketing + Professional Services

£55000 - £60000 per annum

London, England

Butler Ross are working closely with a globally recognised organisation based in Paddington to recruit a Procurement Manager. This role sits within the Procurement function and will be working specifically on Professional Services, Marketing and HR categories Main responsibilities of the Procurement Manager (Marketing + Professional Services) Take responsibility for cost reduction plans Create category strategies for indirect procurement categories (Professional Services, Marketing and HR) 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 Procurement Manager (Marketing + Professional Services) Experience in a procurement and supply chain role Knowledge of sourcing indirect procurement categories (Professional Services, Marketing and HR) 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

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Procurement Manager - Professional Services

£50000 - £55000 per annum

Bromley, Kent

Butler Ross are working closely with a financial services organisation based in Bromley to support them in the recruitment of a Procurement Manager (Professional Services). This position has become available due to internal promotion, and the company offers good progression plans as well as a strong benefits package Main responsibilities of the Procurement Manager (Professional Services) Take responsibility for cost reduction plans Create category strategies for indirect procurement categories (ideally, Professional Services) 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 Procurement Manager (Professional Services) Experience in a strategic procurement role Knowledge of sourcing indirect procurement categories (ideally, Professional Services) 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

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Category Manager - Marketing

£40000 - £50000 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 Marketing procurement. Main responsibilities of the Category Manager (Marketing) Take responsibility for cost reduction plans Create category strategies for Marketing 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 (Marketing) Experience in a procurement and supply chain role Knowledge of Marketing as a category Knowledge of complex contract management Ability to drive the team to achieve This role would be perfect for a Buyer, Senior Buyer or Category Manager who is looking to progress their career.

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Procurement Officer x3

Up to £33000.00 per annum

Southampton, Hampshire

Procurement Officer A fantastic opportunity has arisen for three procurement officers to join this public sector organisation based in the heart of Southampton. These positions are for a 14-month fixed term contract and will support the brand-new Procurement team to ensure that the purchase of goods and services are delivering value for money. This role will be the first point of contact for all suppliers and stakeholders through both medium and high tender processes. There are 3 positions available to cover each area IT, Estates/FM & Marine Engineering. Main responsibilities of the Procurement Officer Engage with stakeholders to assess requirements and manage existing relationships Manage the day to day aspect of the procurement department Work as part of the procurement function to ensure goods and services are delivering value for money To be the first point of contact to support stakeholder through medium to high tenders Support the Commercial Manager with a variety of Procurement tasks Manage own category whether its IT, Estates/FM or Marine Engineering Skills & Experience required of the Procurement Officer CIPS Qualification or actively working towards 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 Experience in either IT, Estates/FM or Marine Engineering as a category. Salary up to £33,000 This role would be perfect for a buyer or senior buyer or procurement officer or purchaser.

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Supplier/Contract 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

£40000 - £45000 per annum

Warrington, Cheshire

A number of great opportunities for experienced Procurement Professionals / Senior Buyers have been created to join a leading organisation as a Capex Buyer. The Senior Buyer will take responsibility for 3-4 large packages of work. You will be procuring large items of mechanical kit (eg Lifting machines, Cranes and Automated Machinery). The Senior Buyer will be responsible for tender through to contract award and management. Job Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer; Manage sourcing and tendering processes in accordance with agreed project deliverables. Engagement with stakeholders to review and challenge specifications and develop robust procurement strategies. Lead negotiations with suppliers to ensure that the most cost-effective supply solutions are obtained. Develop robust contract award recommendations detailing rational for award. Ensure that the Company's commercial position is best protected and is properly reflected within formal subcontracts and purchase orders. Post contract management ensuring the terms of a contract are adhered to. Ensure that all technical and quality requirements are fully satisfied and that all material and service requirements are supplied in accordance with Project programmes. Lead supplier performance monitoring and development initiatives. Monitor and track personal performance against functional targets to continually improve value and performance in procurement activities. Support the development and execution of a Segmented Supplier Relationship Management strategy. Person Specification of the Project Buyer; Proven Procurement experience. Experience of managing complex contracting & sub-contract models. Understanding of NEC models would be an advantage. Experience within an engineering environment. Experience of Capex / Plant / Machinery Purchasing Strong influencing 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; Supply Chain Specialist, Supply Chain Manager, Supplier Manager, Category Manager, Category Lead, Commodity Manager, Commodity Lead, Senior Buyer, Buyer

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Senior Buyer (Luxury Home / Consumer Lifestyle)

£50000 - £60000 per annum

London, England

An excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to join a leading organisation as a Senior Buyer, to drive new launch activity and to develop and manage global Supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer; Manage specific launches within the Brand. Initiate RFQ's to suppliers. Support Cost Reduction opportunities. Negotiate contracts for both new product launches and repeat business. Purchase Price Analysis - analyse monthly PPV report and report key findings. Coordinate with Data Stewards any supplier information requiring changes. Evaluate Supplier cost proposals. Manage supplier quality or service issues as required. Recommend suppliers to bid on new programs. Establish pricing and standard costing for purchased items. Drive value analysis projects. Develop strong relationships and communications with all Suppliers. Personal Specification of the Senior Buyer; Degree qualified or equivalent. Professional qualifications would be an advantage. Proven Procurement & Supplier Relationship Management experience. Retail industry experience - preferably Luxury Home / Consumer Lifestyle. Good working knowledge of SAP. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships. Ability to operate well in a fast-paced, changing environment. Flexibility to travel Internationally. This role would be suitable for you if you have held any of the following roles; Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buying Manager, Purchasing Controller, Procurement Advisor, Supplier Manager.

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Supplier Development Engineer

£30000 - £35000 per annum

Slough, Berkshire

A fantastic opportunity for a dynamic Procurement professional to join a leading Manufacturing organisation as a Supplier Development Engineer. This role will be responsible for developing world-class suppliers and improving supplier performance by leading initiatives to ensure that company targets are met. Specific Job Responsibilities of the Supplier Development Engineer; Provide strategic and tactical leadership for supplier assessment and development. Drive and support Supplier Delivery Performance and achieve the goal of 95% on-time delivery performance, quality and cost goals. Work with the commodity management, global purchasing and factory support teams to ensure that the supply chain for raw materials are well developed and managed. Undertake periodic risk analysis of the supply base. Create and implement plans to address any potential risks. Ensure supplier capacity and capability adequately supports operations material needs and availability globally. Deploy Lean Tools to meet and exceed targeted improvements in safety, quality, delivery, lead time reduction, cost and innovation in the supply base Support the development and maintenance of effective supplier relationships to achieve company goals. Review and audit supplier processes and identify improvements for tangible productivity gains. Provide Lean and/or Six Sigma training or consulting to suppliers as applicable. Develop and implement of the supplier quality manual to key suppliers Personal Specification of the Supplier Development Engineer; Degree / HND qualified or equivalent. Additional professional qualifications would be an advantage. Significant Procurement experience within a manufacturing environment. Supplier management and development experience is essential. Lean manufacturing experience within a small to medium sized organisation. Understanding of lean manufacturing concepts including; Kanban, Kaizen and Six Sigma. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong problem-solving abilities. Working knowledge of MRP systems. Self-Motivated and Enthusiastic. Flexibility to travel extensively to meet with suppliers. Full, clean driving licence. This role would suit an individual with previous experience in the following roles; Supplier Quality Engineer, Vendor Manager, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Engineer, Supplier Manager.

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Category Manager - Non Clinical

Up to £50000 per annum + Additional Benefits

London, England

Category Manager A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Category Manager to join this public sector organisation based in London who will take responsibility for a delegate category and high value of annual expenditure. The successful candidate will implement strategic sourcing and strong stakeholder management to deliver fantastic savings and strengthen existing relationships with key suppliers. Within this position you will be responsible for the full end to end procurement cycle including negotiating, draft contracts, savings, improvement, sourcing and support. Main responsibilities of the Senior Procurement Category Manager Line Manage a buyer and undertake shared management responsibility for the buying team Undertake procurement activities in accordance with EU legislation/commercial/contract law/SFIs. Take the lead for the procurement process by delivering a portfolio of complex and/or high value contracts. Deliver operational sourcing programmes for defined categories. Implement and monitor contract initiatives and conduct market research to support arguments for change. 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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Project Buyer

£36000 - £42000 per annum

Leicester, Leicestershire

Project Buyer - Leicester A great opportunity for an experienced Procurement professional to join a leading organisation as a Project Buyer. The purpose of this role is to work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support the development of effective Supply Chain solutions. This role will be best suited to someone who has experience as a Project Buyer, NPI Buyer, Prototype Buyer, Technical Buyer, Senior Buyer, Supply Chain Specialist, Category Manager, Category Lead, Commodity Manager, Commodity Lead, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Senior Procurement Officer. Job Responsibilities of the Project Buyer: Manage sourcing and tendering processes in accordance with agreed project deliverables. Engagement with stakeholders to review and challenge specifications and develop robust procurement strategies. Lead negotiations with suppliers to ensure that the most cost-effective supply solutions are obtained. Develop robust contract award recommendations detailing rational for award. Ensure that the Company's commercial position is best protected and is properly reflected within formal subcontracts and purchase orders. Post contract management ensuring the terms of a contract are adhered to. Ensure that all technical and quality requirements are fully satisfied and that all material and service requirements are supplied in accordance with Project programmes. Lead supplier performance monitoring and development initiatives. Monitor and track personal performance against functional targets to continually improve value and performance in procurement activities. Support the development and execution of a Segmented Supplier Relationship Management strategy. Person Specification of the Project Buyer; Degree qualified or equivalent. Additional professional qualifications would be an advantage e.g. CIPS. Proven Procurement experience. Experience of managing complex contracting & sub-contract models. Understanding of NEC models would be an advantage. Experience within an engineering environment. Strong influencing and negotiation skills. Strong commercial acumen. Excellent IT skills including MS Office. Salary Up to £42,000 + Company Benefits Package This role will be best suited to someone who has experience as a Project Buyer, NPI Buyer, Prototype Buyer, Technical Buyer, Senior Buyer, Supply Chain Specialist, Category Manager, Category Lead, Commodity Manager, Commodity Lead, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Senior Procurement Officer. 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 Manager

£45000 - £50000 per annum

Fareham, Hampshire

An exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join a leading manufacturing organisation as a Purchasing Manager. This role will be responsible for managing a small team of Buyers. Key Responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager; Ensure all purchase orders are placed on time with suppliers to ensure deliveries dates meet production demands. Ensure supplier schedules are managed, actioned, and maintained on a weekly basis. Work with production planning and operations to mitigate any risk to production. Maintain Production output report with best current delivery dates for purchased items. Represent purchasing at the arrears and weekly shortage meetings. Take the lead on agreed supplier development programme. Manage and develop low cost sourcing activities, in conjunction with group procurement strategy. Personal Specification of the Purchasing Manager; CIPS qualification would be preferred. Proven Procurement experience. Strong Leadership skills. Experience of working within a manufacturing environment. Strong communication and negotiation 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, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Team Leader or Supply Chain Manager.

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Purchasing Administrator

Up to £25000.00 per annum

Telford, Shropshire

Purchasing Administrator - Telford A fantastic long-term opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Administrator to join an iconic manufacturer based in Telford. With a salary of £20,000 - £25,000 this role would be perfect for someone who wants and stable and varied administration position for the long term. They are looking for someone who has experience as a Purchasing Administrator or a Purchasing Coordinator or someone who has worked as Purchasing Support. Role responsibilities of the Purchasing Administrator: Keep updated quotation log Send quotation pack to vendors Create quotation pack Print drawings Chase quotation responses Send orders to vendors Control and manage stationery Source new vendors with support of buyers Mailshots out to vendors NPI - support create first build BOM download support in vendor meetings General Office Admin Duties Person Specification of the Purchasing Administrator: Strong Administration and Organisation Experience in Purchasing ideally in a manufacturing environment. Salary Up to £25,000 + Company Benefits Package Working Hours & Benefits Monday to Thursday - 8.00 am to 17.15 pm, Friday - 8.00 am to 11.50 Life Assurance Health Care Cash Plan Pension Scheme 23 Days Holiday This role will be perfect for someone who has experience as a Purchasing Administrator or a Purchasing Coordinator or someone who has worked as Purchasing Support. 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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Commercial Manager

Up to £58000 per annum

London, England

Commercial Manager A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement & Commercial Manager to join this public sector organisation based in central London. The ideal candidate will have broad experience in procurement commercial experience. Main responsibilities of the Commercial Manager To manage major projects Work with the business to ensure value for money is at the heart of every contract let. Lead on specific department commercial activity programmes boards set up and manage the overall delivery for the programmes. Undertake supplier relationship management task in line with SRM programme. Undertake supply chain management tasks in line with SCM programme Investigate key areas of spend to identify savings Skills & Experience required of the Commercial Manager Broad procurement and commercial experience Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders of all levels Experience delivering of major procurement projects Strong negotiating skills Experience managing commercial management programmes Understanding of both public and private procurement environments Experience of a wide use of IT systems relevant to commercial and procurement needs Salary up to £58,000 This role would be perfect for a category manager or senior category manager or procurement manager or commercial manager.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Material Planner - Graduate

Up to £28000.00 per annum

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Graduate Material Planner Butler Ross have a great opportunity for a Global Manufacturing organisation, who are looking for a graduate to join the organisation to gain exposure to the Material Planning and Supply Chain areas within the business. This would be perfect for someone who has recently graduated from a degree in Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Key Responsibilities of the Graduate Material Planner: Distribution to suppliers of accurate schedules for all components Expediting components from the supplier until components are located in stores Supporting Management in coordination and planning, monitoring quality and managing delivery problems Responsible for the maintenance of scheduling of stock levels Maintaining relationships with Purchasing and Quality teams to improve supplier delivery and reliability Maintain purchase order cover for direct material Maintain accurate records of returns to suppliers with correct paperwork Personal Specification of the Graduate Material Planner: Recent graduate fro a Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management or similar Dynamic attitude Salary Up to £28,000 Working Hours & Benefits: flexible Working - 37 hours across 5 Days 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Generous Pension Scheme Health care Scheme This role would suit a recent Graduate from a relevant area like Business Management, Procurement & Supply Chain and 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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Material Controller

Up to £35000 per annum

Gloucestershire, England

Material Planner Butler Ross have a great opportunity for a Global Manufacturing organisation, who are looking for someone to join their PC&L team as a Material Planner. Key Responsibilities of the Material Planner: Responsible for the production and distribution to suppliers of accurate schedules to enable MPS & Stick requirements to be met for all components. Expediting from the supplier until components are located in stores. Supporting the PC+L Manager in coordination and planning, monitoring quality and managing delivery problems. Responsible for the maintenance of scheduling parameters on SAP, setting minimum and maximum stock levels call of quality and scrap factors. Maintaining and communicating component measures of performance and issuing those to develop corrective action plans with the supplier to improve delivery and reliability with SQA and sourcing teams. Collating and reporting information to ensure legal obligations are met Maintain purchase order cover for direct material. Maintain accurate records of returns to suppliers with correct paperwork. Contribute to the achievement of the PC+L function targets. Personal Specification of the Material Planner: SAP Experience Scheduling and Material Planning experience Experience in a fast- paced Manufacturing environment, preferably Automotive Salary Up to £35,000 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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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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Logistics Manager

£35000 - £38000 per annum

Lymington, Hampshire

A great new opportunity for a driven Logistics professional to join a busy organisation as a Logistics Manager. Responsibilities of the Logistics Manager; Plan and manage logistics and transportation of raw materials and finished products. Look for the lowest cost options whilst providing high customer service levels. Deliver all orders on time and within budget. Ensure all data is accurately completed and submitted to the relevant systems. Plan and source relevant transport equipment for other departments to assist with packing orders. Monitor transport providers performance and non-conformances. Resolve any issues and make the appropriate claims and escalations when required. Support the warehouse team in planning and delivering safe and efficient warehouse operations. Ensure the warehouse capacity is used effectively and efficiently. Maintain inventory accuracy and coordinate stock take activities. Manage waste streams. Personal Specification for the Logistics Manager; Experience across Logistics, Warehouse and Transport Management. Strong Leadership skills. Experience of working within a high-volume environment. Good working knowledge of MRP / ERP. 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 Team Leader, Logistics Manager, Transport Manager.

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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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Contract Manager

Up to £45000.00 per annum

Uxbridge, London

An opportunity has arisen for a Contract Manager to join an organisation based near Heathrow Airport. This role will be joining a rapidly expanding team and will support procurement with contract reviews, contract drafting, the formation of new contracts and ensuring that best practice principles are adhered too. Main responsibilities of the Contract Manager Developing long lasting relationships with suppliers Ensuring that all decisions are in line with the category and supply chain strategy Carry out contract reviews, both operational and strategic and address any performance issues Carry out additional sourcing requirements after a contract review Continue to bring continuous improvement and collaboration from your supplier base, making sure that the suppliers are fully engaged with the organisation Analyse risk, and find solutions to any issues and deal with suppliers when they do not meet their contractual obligations Skills & Experience required of the Contract Manager Excellent relationship management skills Sourcing experience - you need to understand the full end to end procurement process Strong commercial acumen - these suppliers are sometimes very challenging Excellent negotiation skills The ability to work under pressure and the ability to prioritise - this role is very reactive

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Supplier/Contract 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 Commercial Officer

Up to £45000.00 per annum

Ampthill, Bedfordshire

A fantastic opportunity exists for a Senior Subcontract Commercial Officer within a global defence organisation. The role of the Commercial Officer focusses on managing the contractual aspects of supplier delivery. The Commercial Officer will manage all contractual terms including: cost, schedule and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or product family. They will be required to ensure performance meets contracted requirements, and to input and maintain data on the Company ERP system (SAP). The role operates across the contractual life cycle, supporting negotiations, execution and closure. The Commercial Officer will actively work with and provide support and guidance to the Subcontract Programme Manager, Programme, and Procurement leads. Responsibilities of the Commercial Officer Understanding of Supply Chain best practice. Undertaking contract execution on allocated procurements whether subcontract, commodity, or complex material purchases. Achieving on time delivery, to meet contractual quantity, quality, and technical requirements. Providing support to ensuring appropriate terms and conditions are specified and adhered to within the contract. Supporting the compilation, issuing and managing a range of proposals to include RFQ's, and RFP's through to contract award/amendment, taking the lead where required. Lead and manage a range of procurements from simple to complex including design/drawing control, delivery and warranty. Assisting in ensuring successful completion of design, development, delivery, warranty and contract closeout. Support negotiations with suppliers to ensure best-value is achieved. Maintain key stakeholder relationships. Managing and configuration control of the subcontract and associated documentation. Undertaking all relevant transactional activities in SAP. Work with commercial colleagues to ensure mandatory flow down conditions are managed, and to assess risk and opportunities for cost savings and schedule improvements. Required skills, qualifications and experience Commercial Officer Demonstrated success in managing medium to high complexity subcontracts to meet contractual requirements. Procurement and financial control experience. Understanding of contract terms. Capable of operating to tight schedules in a dynamic work environment. A team player. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal). Enthusiastic, determined and committed. Data literate with strong analytical skills. Experience of facilitating solutions. Flexibility to travel as required. Experience in working in multi-functional organisations. This position would suite someone with experience as a Commercial Officer, Commercial Manager, Contracts Officer, Contracts Manager, Subcontracts Officer or Subcontracts Manager

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Commercial Manager

£40000 - £50000 per annum

Bromley, Kent

Butler Ross are supporting an award-winning organisation based in Bromley with the recruitment of a Commercial Manager. This role sits within the Contract Management team and the main aim is to ensure that they are maximising value from their supplier relationships and contracts. As an individual, you will be allocated your own suppliers and you will work very closely with them to manage the relationship. Main responsibilities of the Commercial Manager Developing long lasting relationships with suppliers Ensuring that all decisions are in line with the category and supply chain strategy Carry out contract reviews, both operational and strategic and address any performance issues Carry out additional sourcing requirements after a contract review Continue to bring continuous improvement and collaboration from your supplier base, making sure that the suppliers are fully engaged with the organisation Analyse risk, and find solutions to any issues and deal with suppliers when the do not meet their contractual obligations Skills & Experience required of the Commercial Manager Excellent relationship management skills Sourcing experience - you need to understand the full end to end procurement process Strong commercial acumen - these suppliers are sometimes very challenging Excellent negotiation skills The ability to work under pressure and the ability to prioritise - this role is very reactive You will have several years' experience working in a Category Manager/Procurement Manager/Commercial Manager role, managing several suppliers at any one time

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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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Demand Planning Manager

£45000 - £50000 per annum

Weybridge, Surrey

A great new opportunity for a dynamic Demand Planning Manager to join a fast-paced organisation, to be responsible for managing and analysing the demand forecast, and to work in collaboration with relevant stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities of the Demand Planning Manager; Create a short to medium term Demand Plan for the UK&I. Lead the development of the demand process. Lead and challenge the demand forecast with sales teams and external customers. Manage and control levels of finished goods stock to ensure optimal product availability. Monitor and analyse actual performance versus forecast and provide financial analysis for management decision making. Monitor and analyse performance against Demand & Supply plans. Set up monthly Sales Targets for the business and manage the execution of short to medium term demand plans. Taking corrective action, by allocating supply in periods of shortage according to channel stocks and other market factors. Build a great level of customer collaboration in terms of demand planning. Lead and participate in Supply Chain and cross functional projects. Personal Specification of the Demand Planning Manager; Degree qualified or equivalent. Professional qualifications would be an advantage. Proven Demand Planning experience. Strong Leadership skills. Strong analytical and numerical skills. Excellent IT/systems skills including Advanced Excel and SAP. Strong communication and presentation skills. Highly motivated and enthusiastic 'can do' attitude. Results orientated individual. This role will suit an individual with experience in any of the following positions; Senior Demand Planner, Demand Manager, Lead Demand Planner, Supply Chain Team Leader, Production Planning Manager.

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New Product Supplier Quality Engineer

£40000 - £45000 per annum

Banbury, Oxfordshire

New Product Supplier Quality Engineer Butler Ross have a fantastic opportunity for Supplier Quality Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing company based in Banbury. The role is working within the Supplier Quality Team, launching PPAP processes for all new products. Key Responsibilities of the Supplier Quality Engineer Launch the APQP process with nominated suppliers for all new components, materials or sub-contract services. Maintain regular APQP reviews and act upon or escalate any identified concerns. Support the Supplier in ensuring that the APQP process is fully delivered in a professional fashion. Establish and communicate quality targets for suppliers applicable during the development and ongoing series production. Support suppliers in developing new product sampling plans ensuring that plans satisfy project deliverables. Identify Customer Specific Requirements which require satisfying during maturation and ensure that these are covered with APQP. Ensure timely presentation by suppliers of PSW/ PPAP submissions and evidence files including run at rate events. Personal Specification of the Commodity Buyer Automotive supplier quality management experience Understanding of APQP / PPAP process. Engineering / quality related qualifications Full driving licence and availability to travel to suppliers including those in Europe Benefits: Bonus scheme Share scheme Pension contribution 25 Days holiday This role would suit a Supplier Quality Engineer or an NPI Engineer

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Production Planner

Up to £22239 per annum

Telford, Shropshire

Production Controller Telford A fantastic opportunity for a Production Planner has arisen, to join an iconic manufacturer based in Telford. With a salary of £21,000 this role would be perfect for someone wants to join a company who will support them with their career progression. They are looking for someone who has had a similar role ideally in production Planning, Production Coordination or Scheduling. Candidates will have previous experience within Production, and ideally will have backgrounds in Production Planning or Supply Chain Planning. Role responsibilities of the Production Planner: Coordinating the Planning, three monthly Assembly schedule, and four monthly forecast Assembly schedules. Advising on schedule trends and proposing changes as necessary to meet both the Customer requirements and the company's objectives with regard to efficiency. Coordination of the daily schedule for Assembly advising any deviation from the schedule and proposed recovery plans. Control and Planning of promotion activities, ensuring the Quality, Cost and Delivery requirements are met. Issue of monthly reports detailing achievements against the schedule and results of monthly activities. Person Specification of the Material Planner: Understanding of MRP Experience in a Manufacturing and Supply Chain environment Salary Up to £21,000 + Company Benefits Package Working Hours & Benefits Monday to Thursday - 8.00 am to 17.15 pm Friday - 8.00 am to 11.50 Life Assurance Health Care Cash Plan Pension Scheme 23 Days Holiday This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within Production Planning, Scheduling, Forcasting and ideally will have backgrounds in Production Planning or Supply Chain Planning.

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Global Supply Planning Manager

£60000 - £70000 per annum

London, England

An excellent opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious supply chain professional to join a leading organisation as a Global Supply Planning Manager. Key Responsibilities of the Global Supply Planning Manager; Own the demand plan for the brand globally. Develop and champion global forecast guidelines to the regions and ensure they are incorporated into their business plans. Lead the Brand's operational business needs specifically related to Supply Chain. Manage and mitigate supply risk. Drive integration between the regional demand plan and global supply. Drive the Global SIOP process to integrate regional demand plans into a consolidated global plan. Develop and execute forecast improvement strategies globally through analysis and insights from regional forecasting performance. Monitor brand sales trends across all Regions and provide demand analytics to support brand initiatives, including the annual strategy and Long-Term Planning process. Review and monitor the alignment of the Demand Plan and Financial Estimate to understand reconciliation between them as part of the larger SIOP process. Integrate data from marketing, sales and finance to develop unbiased forecasts including new launch planning and seasonal volume drivers. Work closely with Regional Brand and Demand Planning Teams to assure robust business plans are put in place in line with growth targets and promotional spend. Drive the continuous improvement of the global SIOP process through integration of the demand/supply and innovation plans. Drive the inventory improvement metrics through both demand and deployment tactics globally. Produce business analytics to support the global Brand including monthly and quarterly reports. Review and monitor the alignment of the Demand Plan and Financial Estimate to understand reconciliation between them as part of the SIOP process. Assist the Brand with the SKU Portfolio Management process providing insights and recommendations into trends at category level. Monitor the planned phase outs of existing items and assure they are timed with any linked successor SKU launches. Personal Specification of the Global Supply Planning Manager; Degree qualified or equivalent. Professional qualifications would be an advantage. Proven Supply and Demand Planning experience. FMCG industry experience is essential. In-depth knowledge of S&OP Processes. Experience of leading and developing small teams. Good working knowledge of SAP. Strong communication and relationship building skills. Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel. Ability to operate well in a fast-paced, changing environment. Focused and capable of delivering continuous process improvement. This role would be suitable for you if you have held any of the following roles; Senior Supply Chain Planner, Senior Demand Planner, Demand Planning Manager, Supply Chain Manager or Supply Manager.

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Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager

Up to £37000.00 per annum

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager - Oxfordshire A fantastic opportunity has arisen at a technology company based on Oxfordshire. This person will be responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring our overall supply chain strategy and responsibility for the delivery of KPI's across Purchasing, Vendor Management, Demand Planning, Product Management, Inventory Control and Transport & Logistics They need someone who has experience as a Senior Buyer, Material Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Supply Chain manager, Demand Planner, PC+L Manager or Materials Manager Key Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Manager: Plan and implement the overall supply chain strategy Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Technical Support teams Determine key supply chain KPIs Suggest and Implement solutions for process improvements Identify process bottleneck and implement solutions in a timely manner Train and evaluate others Work with finance, sales, and operations team to determine best vendors and partners Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with vendors Personal Specification of the Supply Chain Manager: Experience in a Technical or IT related industry Experience in a Supply Chain environment Salary: Up to £37,000 Hours and Benefits: 9:00 - 5:30 Monday to Thursday / 9:00 - 4:30 Friday (37.5 hr week) 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays 10% discount on all Apple products Discounted gym membership Mobile Phone Insurance Child Care Voucher Scheme Free Parking Senior Buyer, Material Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Supply Chain manager, Demand Planner, PC+L Manager or Materials 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 Quality Engineer

Up to £45000 per annum

Northamptonshire, England

Supplier Quality Engineer - Northampton I have a great opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a hugely successful Engineering company in Northampton. My client is in the Automotive sector and need someone from a Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Quality background. This role will be working within an exciting and reactive environment, working on multiple projects, and will offer fantastic growth for the right person to develop their career within Supplier Quality. This role would suit someone who has experience working in Supplier Quality or as a Manufacturing Engineer. Key Responsibilities of the Supplier Quality Engineer: Supplier approval for product launch and establishing and communicating Pre-production and production supplier requirements Generating inspection documents for production phases Supplier Quality Assurance activities within the supply chain including: APQP, PPAP, Supplier assessment audits and surveillance Working closely with purchasing, manufacturing and design engineers to achieve parts that are cost effective, fit for purpose and to a given required quality standard Implementing supplier improvement activities Ensuring good control of suppliers through product process Managing customer quality requirements that are to be cascaded down the supply chain Monitoring and reporting Supplier status against plans for NPI as well as Production projects Personal Specification of the Supplier Quality Engineer: 2-3 years' experience in Supplier Quality Knowledge of ISO/AS quality system requirements Knowledge of ISO/AS quality system requirements Salary Up to £45,000 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 as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Junior Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Assurance, Manufacturing Engineer, or Quality Engineer 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 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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