Procurement Analyst

£30000.00 - £40000.00 per annum

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

An opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Analyst to join a leading financial services organisation in Milton Keynes. This organisation is expanding very quickly and offers excellent opportunities for candidates to progress their careers. Main responsibilities of the Procurement Analyst Create the procurement plan for the organisation ensuring that cost saving targets are met Analysis of market trends Evaluation of risks and opportunities Analysis of suppliers and review of their delivery targets Monitoring of costs across the organisation Skills & Experience required of the Procurement Analyst Strong relationship management skills Experience working within an analytical role previously Studying towards MCIPS Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously Ability to analyse contracts and manage contracts at all levels

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Senior Procurement Manager

Up to £55000 per annum

Southampton, Hampshire

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

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Category Manager (Scientific)

Up to £51899.00 per annum

London, England

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

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Procurement Analyst

£200 - £250 per day

Birmingham, West Midlands

Up to £250p.day (umbrella company rate - not limited company as inside IR35) PAYE also available. 6 month assignment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading company in a 6 month contract role working as an Analyst. Intermediate Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, VBA programs) is essential for success in this role as the Analyst will be required to produce dashboards and reports on data on behalf of the procurement department using data from their ERP system. Prior experience of improving data reporting processes, producing dashboards and generally utilising Excel to increase effectiveness is required. As such this role would suit if you are currently working in a Business Analyst, Procurement Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, Data Analyst, Finance Analyst or similar role.

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Category Manager

£40000 - £42000 per annum

Warrington, Cheshire

A great opportunity for an experienced Procurement professional to join a leading organisation as a Procurement Category Manager. The purpose of this role is to assist in the development of Procurement strategies that maximise value for the business. Job Responsibilities of the Procurement Category Manager; Assist in the development of Procurement strategies that maximise value for the business. Develop a good understanding of the specific supply markets relating to spend categories. Conduct sourcing activities to meet requirements in support of the overall Category strategy. Conduct market engagement, tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract award activities in respect of a specific portfolio of goods and services. Manage the performance of key suppliers, using appropriate metrics, to improve performance, increase levels of engagement, encourage innovation and deliver additional value from long-term contracts. Support the implementation, performance management, and compliance to Group contracts. Implement sourcing and supplier management initiatives to deliver against the Value Plan. Participate in regular performance reviews, with reference to progress against objectives. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business. Person Specification of the Procurement Category Manager; Degree qualified or equivalent. Additional professional qualifications would be an advantage e.g. CIPS. Proven Procurement & Category Management experience. Experience within an engineering environment. 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; Supplier Manager, Category Manager, Category Lead, Commodity Manager, Commodity Lead, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer, Senior Procurement Officer.

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Technical Buyer

£30000 - £40000.00 per annum

Oxfordshire, England

Technical Buyer - Oxfordshire A fantastic opportunity for a Technical Buyer has arisen to join an up and coming Manufacturing company in Oxfordshire. With a salary bracket of £30,000 - £40,000 this person will be managing day to day purchasing activities for a busy department. You will need Purchasing experience and as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Technical Buyer. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer/Assistant Purchasing Manager: Stakeholder engagement at all levels both internally and with our external suppliers Organising high value and complex products, with impact across several key functions of the business High-level interaction internally, as well as frequent, high-level communication with the supply base Assisting with the purchase and supply chain of global production for specified projects through negotiated costs with suppliers Raising and issuing of purchase orders in accordance with our production requirements and company procedures Maintain accurate and timely data records Provide purchasing support and assistance to other departments as required Research and build working relationships with new suppliers and subcontractors Assist with issuing purchasing enquiries and carry out quotation analysis where necessary. Personal Specification of the Senior Buyer/Assistant Purchasing Manager Previous experience in a similar role Experience in supplier/customer relationship management Understanding of cost drivers in a manufacturing environment Experience of working within a Tier 1 Automotive environment. Salary Up to £40,000 Working Hours & Benefits: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 25 Days Holiday Pension On Site Gym Felxi Working Hours Share Scheme This role would suit someone who has had a role as a Buyer, Senior Buyer or Strategic Buyer or Technical Buyer. Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Strategic Procurement Officer

Up to £35934 per annum

Chichester, West Sussex

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

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Estimator/Buyer

Negotiable

Bournemouth, Dorset

Buyer An excellent opportunity for a Buyer to join a market leading electronics manufacturer to a number of industries based near Bournemouth with a competitive salary. This Buyer position is looking for someone keen to progress in their purchasing career, with the role offering brilliant progression opportunities. The ideal applicant will have previous experience in a purchasing or supply chain role, with strong experience in negotiating, supplier relationship management and great administration skills. Previous experience of liaising with customers, drawing up quotes for goods to send to customers and an ability to read and understand technical drawings would also be an advantage. A typical day in this Buyer role Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, while managing relationships and time scales with existing suppliers Place purchase orders on a wide range of products and materials Being a first point of contact for suppliers and internal stake holders Ensure order process is as efficient as possible Engaging with customers, estimating costs and drawing up quotes Comparing and investigating products and advising options Is this you? Great communicator, friendly and approachable Previously experienced in a purchasing role Excellent administrative and time management skills Driven and motivated with a desire to progress This role would be suitable for someone who has held a position as a Junior Buyer, Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Controller, Commodity Manager, Category Manager or other roles within a supply chain function.

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Estimator/Buyer

Negotiable

Bournemouth, Dorset

Buyer An excellent opportunity for a Buyer to join a market leading electronics manufacturer to a number of industries based near Bournemouth with a competitive salary. This Buyer position is looking for someone keen to progress in their purchasing career, with the role offering brilliant progression opportunities. The ideal applicant will have previous experience in a purchasing or supply chain role, with strong experience in negotiating, supplier relationship management and great administration skills. Previous experience of liaising with customers, drawing up quotes for goods to send to customers and an ability to read and understand technical drawings would also be an advantage. A typical day in this Buyer role Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, while managing relationships and time scales with existing suppliers Place purchase orders on a wide range of products and materials Being a first point of contact for suppliers and internal stake holders Ensure order process is as efficient as possible Engaging with customers, estimating costs and drawing up quotes Comparing and investigating products and advising options Is this you? Great communicator, friendly and approachable Previously experienced in a purchasing role Excellent administrative and time management skills Driven and motivated with a desire to progress This role would be suitable for someone who has held a position as a Junior Buyer, Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Controller, Commodity Manager, Category Manager or other roles within a supply chain function.

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Senior Category Manager - Steel

£50000 - £60000 per annum

Staffordshire, England

Senior Category Manager - Steel/Metals I have a high-level category manager role for an automotive manufacturing company based outside of Stafford. The role will be working with a large commodity portfolio which will be metals, and they need someone who has experience in this area. This role would be best suited for someone who is a Category manager, Commodity Manager, Commodity Buyer, Technical Buyer, Engineering Buyer, Senior Buyer or a Purchasing Manager Role responsibilities of the Senior Category Manager: Ensure that strategies and preferred partners are engaged early on NPIP projects. Responsible for Global Supplier Nomination for components Agree cost targets and delivery of these throughout the NPI process. To be responsible for approving new suppliers Set targets for achieving preferred Warranty Agreements with key existing suppliers. Responsible for delivering annual budgets on a Global basis and provide a monthly cost movement report To promote activity within the supply base and support the implementation of approved projects. To ensure that payment terms within the category are preferred. To ensure Long Term Agreements are in place with Key suppliers. To ensure that preferred Warranty Agreements are in place with 'core' suppliers To ensure that there is enough capacity within the supply base Setting the strategic direction that is in line with the expectations of the business and lead a team of Buyers. To be responsible for recruiting and forming a team that can support both the ongoing management of the category and the needs of NPI programmes. To provide leadership and support with regards to the team member's individual progression. Leading the development and deployment of Global Category Strategies. To ensure that formal supplier evaluation reviews take place with appropriate suppliers. Person Specification of the Senior Category Manager: Proven managerial experience 10 years relevant experience Experience in an Engineering/Manufacturing environment Global sourcing experience Salary £50,000 + This role would be best suited for someone who is a Category manager, Commodity Manager, Commodity Buyer, Technical Buyer, Engineering Buyer, Senior Buyer or a Purchasing Manager Should you not hear anything from us regarding your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful! Please don't get disheartened and please keep checking the Butler Ross website for any other opportunities. All our live jobs are listed on our website.

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Supplier Manager

£250 - £300 per day

Surrey, England

Butler Ross is currently working with a major international manufacturer. We are currently looking for an experienced supplier manager or vendor manager to work with the client on a contract basis to develop a relationship with a key supplier and deliver mutual benefits. The role As the Supplier Manager you will be responsible for the day to day Management of a large Cross Category Contract. You will have to ensure 100% compliance with the agreed contract from supplier and internal teams and manage the performance and costs related to the contract, ensuring that these are consistently and accurately communicated to all parties involved. You will resolve any issues that arise and champion a collaborative contract management approach within the business. In addition you will drive for performance improvement with both the client and the supplier. Skills and experience Supplier Management High quality reporting skills Senior Stakeholder Management experience Experience of marketing procurement or marketing supplier management Experience of retail product contracts with distributors or promotions organisations SAP experience Should you not hear anything from us regarding your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful. Please don't get disheartened and please keep checking the Butler Ross website for any other opportunities. All our live jobs are listed on our website.

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Senior Buyer/Assistant Purchasing Manager

£40000 - £50000.00 per annum

Oxfordshire, England

Senior Buyer/Assistant Purchasing Manager - Oxfordshire A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Buyer has arisen to join an up and coming Manufacturing company in Oxfordshire. With a salary bracket of £40,000 - £50,000 this person will be assisting the Purchasing Director in strategic Purchasing activities. You will need Purchasing experience and be an Assistant Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer or Strategic Buyer. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer/Assistant Purchasing Manager: Stakeholder engagement, internally and with our external suppliers Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials Assisting with the purchase and supply chain of production for projects through negotiated costs with suppliers Purchase goods, materials, components or services Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible Develop ideas and strategies and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews Researching and building working relationships with new suppliers and subcontractors Support product change requests and review and communicate the impact on capacity plan Lead a small team of Buyers, and monitor the teams progress and performance Personal Specification of the Senior Buyer/Assistant Purchasing Manager Strategic Purchasing experience essential Experience in an Engineering environment Salary Up to £50,000 Working Hours & Benefits: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 25 Days Holiday Pension On Site Gym Felxi Working Hours Share Scheme This role would suit someone who has had a role as an Assistant Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer or Strategic Buyer. Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Purchasing Manager

Negotiable

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Purchasing Manager An excellent opportunity for a Purchasing and Materials specialist to join a market leading organisation operating in the aerospace sector, based in Portsmouth, as a Materials Purchasing Team Leader earning a very competitive salary. The perfect candidate will have a history of Purchasing, supplier negotiation and inventory control, while also having very good experience of team management. Role responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager include Ensuring materials are available and correct when required Monitoring stock levels and predicting potential shortages Maintaining supplier relationships Raising orders Reporting to Directors on stock value, service levels and stock turn Supplier sourcing Lead and guide the purchasing and materials team Person Specification of the Purchasing Manager Previous experience in Purchasing and materials management Strong knowledge of MS Excel Ability to source suppliers and maintain relationships with them Background of change implementation Previous experience of Inventory/Materials control would also be an advantage. This role would be perfectly suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing, materials, inventory or stock management as a materials controller, inventory controller, materials planner, demand planner, inventory manager, commodity manager, category manager, supply chain specialist or supply chain co-ordinator, purchasing manager, procurement manager.

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Buyer

Up to £30000.00 per annum

Winchester, Hampshire

Buyer An excellent opportunity for a Buyer to join a market leading supplier to a number of industries based near Winchester with a salary up to £30,000. This Buyer position is looking for someone keen to progress in their purchasing career, with the role offering brilliant progression opportunities. The ideal applicant will have previous experience in a purchasing or supply chain role, with strong experience in negotiating, supplier relationship management and great administration skills. A typical day in this Buyer role Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, while managing relationships and time scales with existing suppliers Place a high volume of purchase orders on a wide range of products and materials Being a first point of contact for suppliers and internal stake holders Maintain stock levels Ensure order process is as efficient as possible Is this you? Great communicator, friendly and approachable Previously experienced in a purchasing role Excellent administrative and time management skills Driven and motivated with a desire to progress Salary up to £30k This role would be suitable for someone who has held a position as a Junior Buyer, Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Controller, Commodity Manager, Category Manager or other roles within a supply chain function

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Interim Construction Procurement Manager

£400 - £450 per day

London, England

Butler Ross are currently recruiting for an interim Construction Procurement Manager to work on a major infrastructure project. In this Procurement Manager role your responsibilities will including managing pre-contract procurement activities for a large new build that will be taking place. This will include working with internal stakeholders to develop procurement strategy, market engagement activity, tender documents and awarding contracts to support construction activity. This Construction Commercial Manager role will sit within a Project team and activities undertaken will include; Developing and implementing procurement strategies for work packages Drafting tender documents including works information (NEC3) and ensuring the documents are commercially robust Leading tender processes within OJEU This role would suit a Commercial Manager, Procurement Manager or similar with experience of drafting, and managing tender processes for large construction works. Experience of OJEU would also be preferable.

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Interim Procurement Manager

£450 - £500 per day

Birmingham

Up to £500p.day (umbrella company rate - not limited company as inside IR35) PAYE also available. 6 month assignment. Butler Ross are recruiting on behalf of a major organisation in central Birmingham for a Procurement Manager to join them on an interim contract which is likely to run for at least 6 months. Due to the nature of the roles prior experience with OJEU public contracts regulations is essential as the successful candidate will be required to run full end to end tenders across indirect categories e.g. Professional Services, Stationery, Marketing, IT etc. Experience with Bravo (or other eProcurement platforms) would also be beneficial. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly, high performing, corporate services procurement team in a modern office environment. Depending on experience this Procurement Manager role could suit somebody working in a Procurement Officer, Purchasing Officer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Category Manager, Sourcing Manager or similar role.

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Senior Buyer

£300 - £350 per day

Birmingham, West Midlands

Up to £350p.day (umbrella company rate - not limited company as inside IR35) PAYE also available. 6 month assignment. Butler Ross are recruiting on behalf of a major organisation in central Birmingham for a Senior Buyer to join them on an interim contract which is likely to run for at least 6 months. Due to the nature of the roles prior experience with OJEU public contracts regulations is essential as the successful candidate will be required to run full end to end tenders across indirect categories e.g. Professional Services, Stationery, Marketing, IT etc. Experience with Bravo (or other eProcurement platforms) would also be beneficial. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly, high performing, corporate services procurement team in a modern office environment. Depending on experience this Senior Buyer role could suit somebody working in a Procurement Officer, Purchasing Officer, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Category Manager, Sourcing Manager or similar role.

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Category Manager

£300 - £350 per day

Coventry, West Midlands

Up to £350p.day. 9 month assignment. Butler Ross are recruiting on behalf of a major organisation in Coventry for a Category Manager to join them on an interim contract which is likely to run for at least 9 months. Due to the nature of the roles prior experience with OJEU public contracts regulations is essential as the successful candidate will be required to run full end to end tenders across indirect categories e.g. Professional Services, Stationery, Marketing, IT etc. Experience with Bravo (or other eProcurement platforms) would also be beneficial. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly, high performing, corporate services procurement team in a modern office environment. Depending on experience this Category Manager role could suit somebody working in a Procurement Officer, Purchasing Officer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Sourcing Manager or similar role.

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Supplier Relationship Manager

£350 - £500 per day

Birmingham, West Midlands

Up to £500p.day (umbrella company rate - not limited company as inside IR35) PAYE also available. 6 month assignment. Butler Ross are recruiting several Supplier Relationship Manager roles on behalf of a widely renowned company based in Central Birmingham. This is a rare opportunity for individuals with SRM experience to play a major role in the development and implementation of Supplier Relationship Management frameworks. The accountabilities in these Supplier Relationship Manager roles include the ongoing engagement and management of a select portfolio of strategic suppliers; the development and maintenance of tools and data to support SRM activities; producing reports that relate to the SRM programme and finally the support of ongoing continuous improvement activities within the Supplier Relationship Management programme. There are several roles available at varying degrees of seniority so these opportunities could suit those at Supplier Relationship Analyst, Supplier Analyst, Vendor Analyst or similar level whereas the more senior roles would suit those in a Vendor Manager, Supplier Manager, Contract Manager, Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager, Procurement Manager or other similar role in which Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) features heavily.

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Buyer

£25000 - £30000 per annum

Southampton, Hampshire

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

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Interim Category Manager - Marketing

Up to £500 per day

Guildford, Surrey

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

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Policy and Process Analyst

£45000 - £50000 per annum

Birmingham, West Midlands

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

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Buyer

£25000 - £30000 per annum

Portsmouth, Hampshire

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

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Buyer

£25 - £33 per hour

Bedfordshire, England

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

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Senior Buyer

£35000 - £40000 per annum

Witney, Oxfordshire

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

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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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Inventory & Materials Manager

£35000 - £40000.00 per annum

Stourbridge, West Midlands

Inventory and Materials Manager We have a fantastic opportunity in the Aerospace industry, for someone to join a growing organisation in a high-profile role, taking ownership of the Inventory cycle and relationships within Europe and Asia. This role would be a good opportunity for either someone who is looking for a step up in responsibilities, or for someone already in this role, however looking for a new challenge. If you come from a background of Inventory Management, Stock Management, Inventory Analysis, Supply Chain Management or Materials Management, then this role would be a very good fit. Role Responsibilities of the Inventory and Materials Manager: Inventory analysis to understand inventory requirements and excess stock. Manage inventory of common parts across multiple warehouses - relocate & utilise slow moving inventories. Liaise with Quality Departments & Suppliers to resolve product quality issues. Provide regular updates on KPI's and action plans for improvement. Develop relationships with the team in Europe and Asia to enhance communication on inventory usage and transfer orders. Work alongside North American counterpart to improve inventory management and KPI reporting across the business. Review of inventory requirements. Ownership of inventory cycle and to work with the warehouse team to ensure targets are met. Optimise inventory levels across warehouse network to support customer service whilst balancing the cash flow demands. Analysis of average usage. Personal Specification of the Inventory and Materials Manager Must have strong Excel skills Experience within and Aerospace or Engineering Industry Experience within Inventory, Stock and Supply Chain Salary £35,000 - £40,000 Working Hours & Benefits: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm, 8:00 - 15:30 on Friday 25 Days (Plus Days Holidays) Pension Bonus Scheme This role will be well suited if you have experience in Inventory Management, Stock Management, Inventory Analysis, Supply Chain Management or Materials Management 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/Stores Controller

£10 - £11.50 per annum

Sunbury-On-Thames, Middlesex

Butler Ross is working with an international manufacturing client working in the aerospace market. We are currently looking to place a Stores Controller on an initial temporary basis although this will likely result in a longer-term opportunity. The role The Stores Controller will form an integral part of the Materials team in the achievement of Operational objectives. With a strong, solid background in materials handling and traceability, the candidate will form part of the dynamic materials team ensuring the ability to move its flexible work force between areas of constraint. This will improve materials flow and give a better response to internal customers. This role has a diverse work load, covering all material movements within the business, from Goods In, Stores & Dispatch. Main duties Receive Goods at dock Locate stock in the appropriate location in stores Cycle counting/perpetual stock counts Pick Works Orders Issue Shortages Issue Materials to Stores Man Stores hatch to support operations Handle stores request forms Pack finish goods ready for shipment Liaise with shipping team & courier to ensure products go out on time Deal with all internal & external paperwork to the appropriate quality standard Measured business drivers GI Backlog Stores Backlog Dispatch Backlog Purchase Order Receipts Daily Picks Works Order Receipts Cycle count activity & accuracy The person You must have the following skills and experience Experience of working in a stores environment Experience in a manufacturing environment Positive Personality to work within a team 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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Stock Controller

Up to £24000 per annum

East Grinstead, West Sussex

I am currently recruiting for an excellent opportunity to join an industry leading organisation operating in the marine sector, based in East Grinstead, as a Stock Controller earning up to £24,000. This materials and inventory focussed position has become available due to an expansion of their inventory team. This role has excellent progression opportunities moving into the future as the company enters a new phase of development The perfect candidate would have experience in a materials and inventory control role, with experience of placing purchase orders being an advantage. Role responsibilities of the Stock Controller include Ensuring materials are available and correct when required Picking orders and preparing them for dispatch Raising purchase orders with suppliers Assisting logistics team when required Maintaining stock accuracy Person Specification of the Stock Controller Previous experience in inventory and stock control Ability to work quickly A quick learner Young and eager to progress Forward thinking Able to work well in a team Salary Up to £24k This role would be perfectly suited to you if you have held a role within materials, inventory or stock management as a materials controller, inventory controller, materials planner, demand planner, inventory manager, supply chain specialist or supply chain co-ordinator.

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Materials & Production Planner

£24000 - £26000 per annum

Southampton, Hampshire

The Materials & Production Planner will be responsible for scheduling the efficient running of production through the factory to meet Customer deliveries and Management Plan requirements. Key Responsibilities of the Materials & Production Planner; Produce daily schedules for machine operations of components through the factory. Review daily production plan with the Production Controller and Process Owner. Communicate the status of customer orders to the Commercial Department. Ensure production efficiency is maximised whilst adhering to the customer requirements in terms of availability and quality. Communicate with Material Manager to ensure adequate raw material levels are maintained to achieve production plan. Personal Specification of the Materials & Production Planner; Educated to Degree Level or equivalent within a relevant discipline. Materials, Supply Chain or Production Planning experience. Knowledge of Inventory Control techniques. Manufacturing industry experience. Excellent communication skills. Excellent IT skills including MS Office. Good working knowledge of SAP / MRP. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Enthusiastic and ability to work effectively as part of a team. This role would also suit you if you have held a role as a Logistics Planner, Logistics Controller, Production Planner, Production Controller, Inventory Planner, Materials Planner, Inventory Controller, Material Controller.

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PC&L Manager

£35000 - £45000 per annum + Company Benefits

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

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

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Production Control, Logistics & Materials Planning Manager

£35000 - £45000.00 per annum + Company Benefits

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

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

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Material Planning and Logistics Manager

£50000 - £55000 per annum

Oxfordshire, England

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

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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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Warehouse Manager

£35000 - £40000 per annum

Waterlooville, Hampshire

An excellent opportunity for an Warehouse Manager with a background in the Manufacturing industry, working for a rapidly growing company based in Waterlooville, paying up to £40k. Range of shifts available. Key Responsibilities of the Warehouse Manager: - Effective management and planning of all resources - Working closely with Materials, Technicians, Operators and compliance - Direct Management ensuring delivery is too meet customer OTIF - Maintain and improve quality standards - Management of a team, working closely with Manufacturing Director and HR working on any issues, training and temporary staff planning. Personal Specification of the Warehouse Manager: - Management experience in a Warehouse environment - Manufacturing industry experience - Proven experience on improving customer OTIF - Experienced in managing and implementing KPI's - Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. - Enthusiastic and ability to work effectively as part of a team. This role would also suit you if you have held a role as a Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Supervisor, Site Lead, Manufacturing Manager, Mould Manager

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PC&L Manager

£35000 - £45000 per annum + Company Benefits

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

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

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Production Control, Logistics & Materials Planning Manager

£35000 - £45000.00 per annum + Company Benefits

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

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

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Material Planning and Logistics Manager

£50000 - £55000 per annum

Oxfordshire, England

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

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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

£350 - £375 per day

Bedfordshire, England

Butler Ross are recruiting an interim Contract Manager role on behalf of a leading global defence manufacturing company. This is a long term assignment which will run for at least 12 months and it's offering a rate of £50p.hr. Our client is seeking to appoint an experieced Contracts Manager with experience of negotiating, amending and managing supplier and/or customer facing contracts. Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills are also essential in this role. Prior experience working as a Contract Manager, Commercial Manager or similar within a defence manufacturing environment or other similar environment (e.g. aerospace) would be highly desirable. This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised brand in a long term interim Contract Manager role.

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Commercial Contracts Specialist

£44000 - £46000 per annum

Poole, Dorset

A fantastic opportunity for a Commercial professional to join a leading organisation as a Commercial Contracts Specialist, to be responsible for providing commercial support to ensure the business interests of the Company are optimised. Job Responsibilities of the Commercial Contracts Specialist; Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and documents. Provide support and guidance to the business regarding contractual terms and conditions and other commercial issues and risks. Coordinate the responses to RFI's including obtaining necessary internal approvals. Completion of commercial tendering and approval processes. 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 Commercial Contracts Specialist; Degree qualified or equivalent. Additional professional qualifications would be an advantage. Proven Commercial Contracts experience. Knowledge of Contract Terms & Conditions and Contract Risk. Knowledge of Trade Compliance requirements. 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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Commercial Contracts Officer

£30000 - £38000 per annum

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

A fantastic opportunity for a Commercial professional to join a leading organisation as a Commercial Contracts Officer, to be responsible for providing commercial support to ensure the business interests of the Company are optimised. Job Responsibilities of the Commercial Contracts Officer; Administer complex acquisitions and requisitions. Ensure Terms and Conditions are being adhered to including flow down of prime contract commercial requirements to suppliers. Ensure timeliness of all contract actions in a complete and timely manner. Independently define risks and provide solutions for contract issues and changes. Issue and analyse RFQs/ITTs including multi criteria. Evaluate multiple contract packages. Negotiate Terms and Conditions on non-standard agreements. Provide assistance to senior contract administrators and managers as directed in support of the management of complex contracts. Provide advice and counsel to peers on related subjects. Person Specification of the Commercial Contracts Officer; Degree qualified or equivalent. 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 Construction Procurement Manager

£400 - £450 per day

London, England

Butler Ross are currently recruiting for an interim Construction Procurement Manager to work on a major infrastructure project. In this Procurement Manager role your responsibilities will including managing pre-contract procurement activities for a large new build that will be taking place. This will include working with internal stakeholders to develop procurement strategy, market engagement activity, tender documents and awarding contracts to support construction activity. This Construction Commercial Manager role will sit within a Project team and activities undertaken will include; Developing and implementing procurement strategies for work packages Drafting tender documents including works information (NEC3) and ensuring the documents are commercially robust Leading tender processes within OJEU This role would suit a Commercial Manager, Procurement Manager or similar with experience of drafting, and managing tender processes for large construction works. Experience of OJEU would also be preferable.

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Contracts Officer

£28000 - £32000 per annum

Bristol, England

Contracts Officer - North Bristol Butler Ross have a great opportunity for a company in the Marine industry, who are looking for someone to join their team to support various projects and BIDS administering, negotiating and drafting contracts. The role would be suited for someone who is a Commercial Officer, Contracts Officer, Contracts Administrator, Contracts Officer, Commercial Administrator. Key Responsibilities of the Contracts Officer: Preparation of commercial quotations and proposals including pricing Administration of Contracts and Agreements Drafting and negotiating contracts and agreements with customers and suppliers to ensure acceptable terms, price, payment plans Preparation and administration of Contract changes Assessment and response to RFQ's Ensuring contract order cover is received in a timely manner Liaison with the project team to ensure that information is released in a timely manner Maintain project performance metrics Coordination of Commercial communication to and from internal and external customers Provide support and assistance within the Commercial Function as required Personal Specification of the Contracts Officer: 2 years previous experience in a commercial role Understanding of commercial risks High standard of IT literacy including MS Office particularly Excel Salary Up to £32,000 Working Hours & Benefits: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Thursday, 8:00 - 2:00 Friday Flexitime Scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Pension Scheme Medical and Health Insurance Share Scheme This role would suit a Commercial Officer, Contracts Officer, Contracts Administrator, Contracts Officer, Commercial Administrator. 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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Interim Commercial Manager

£45 - £60 per hour

Bedfordshire, England

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

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Senior Commercial Officer

Up to £38k

Bristol

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

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Interim Contract Manager

£400 per day

Birmingham

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

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Graduate Contracts Officer

£26k

Bristol

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

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Supply Customer Service Coordinator

£28000 - £30000 per annum

London, England

An excellent opportunity for a dynamic supply chain professional to join a leading organisation as a Supply Customer Service Coordinator. Key Responsibilities of the Supply Customer Service Coordinator; Order processing in time and accurately in SAP from order placement until payment receipt. Direct contact with warehouse regarding in and outbound shipments. React to customer changing demands involving relevant parties internally and externally. Ensure that all documentation is provided to relevant parties. Regular liaison with customer to ensure demand and supply is balanced to best fulfil customer requirements. Fulfil to customer delivery, pricing and product queries. Understand customer business and retrieve any information as required by communication with the customer. Work with the warehouse on stock discrepancy, take part in stock checks. Keep record and solve all warehouse issues in a timely manner. Check inbound invoices for price and quantity, highlight any discrepancy. Work with the team to minimise logistics cost in a proactive way. Prepare, provide and maintain the warehouse with key data. SAP data management. Personal Specification of the Supply Customer Service Coordinator; Degree qualified or equivalent. Supply Chain / Customer Service experience. Good working knowledge of SAP/ MRP. Intermediate / Advanced Excel. Strong communication and relationship building skills. Strong analytical and numerical 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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Supplier Quality Engineer

Up to £55000 per annum

Oxfordshire, England

Supplier Quality Engineer - Oxfordshire A fantastic opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer has arisen to join an up and coming Manufacturing company in Oxfordshire, with a salary of £45,000. The role holder will have experience in Supplier Quality inspection and Supplier Management in an Automotive Industry, or a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates will have previous experience within Supplier Quality and Supplier Management. Role responsibilities of the Supplier Quality Engineer: Engage in supplier Quality inspection. Implementing quality requirements for new and existing suppliers. Manage and develop suppliers throughout. Establishing scorecards. Overseeing quality, delivery times, and commercial performance. Leasing with other departments within the business, advising on supplier selection. Overseeing and approving new products and services. Being the port of contact to solve issues with products and services that fall out of quality and delivery requirements. Continuous analysis and reporting on supplier quality incidents. Auditing and attending meetings in the UK or abroad. Person Specification of the Supplier Quality Engineer: Previous experience in Supplier quality is a must. HNCD or Degree in an engineering discipline. Experience in using APQT tools. Experience in a Technical Manufacturing environment (ideally Automotive) Experience in Supplier development, auditing assessment and selection. Salary 55k This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within Supplier Quality, Supplier management, Quality Assurance. Working Hours & Benefits: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 25 Days Holiday Pension On Site Gym Felxi Working Hours Share Scheme This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within Supplier Quality, Supplier management, Quality Assurance. Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!

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Production Planner

Up to £22000 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. 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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Planner

Up to £30000 per annum

Portsmouth, Hampshire

An excellent opportunity for an strategic Planner with a background in the Manufacturing industry, working for a rapidly growing niche company based in Portsmouth, paying up to £30k. Key Responsibilities of the Materials & Production Planner; Produce daily schedules for machine operations of components through the factory. Review daily production plan with the Production Controller and Process Owner. Communicate the status of customer orders to the Commercial Department. Ensure production efficiency is maximised whilst adhering to the customer requirements in terms of availability and quality. Communicate with Material Manager to ensure adequate raw material levels are maintained to achieve production plan. Personal Specification of the Materials & Production Planner; Materials, Supply Chain or Production Planning experience. Manufacturing industry experience. Excellent communication skills. Excellent IT skills including MS Office. Good working knowledge of SAP / MRP. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Enthusiastic and ability to work effectively as part of a team. This role would also suit you if you have held a role as a Logistics Planner, Logistics Controller, Production Planner, Production Controller, Inventory Planner, Materials Planner, Inventory Controller, Material Controller.

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Supply Chain Coordinator

£24000 - £26000 per annum

Andover, Hampshire

A fantastic opportunity for a junior supply chain professional to join a busy organisation as a Supply Chain Coordinator, to support the management of an efficient supply chain team. Key Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Coordinator; Support the Implementation of processes and procedures to optimise stock holding. Support the development and implementation of cost effective and integrated supply chain management solutions. Support the demand management objectives. Support the development of relationships with key customer supply teams. Work with all relevant parties to ensure that new products are brought to market on time, to agreed standards and within cost. Support the supply chain Manager in implementing and maintaining procedures and processes necessary to drive continual improvement. Assist with the effective management of the day to day responsibilities of a busy supply chain department. Ensure administrative policies and procedures are followed including accurate maintenance of supplier and parts master records and supporting databases. Support the successful implementation of new products. Ensure that supplier performance is achieved, and any issues are dealt with to minimise the impact on service. Personal Specification for the Supply Chain Coordinator; Experience within a supply chain / customer service background. Advanced working knowledge of Excel including VLookup and Pivot Tables is essential. Ideally will have knowledge or ERP / MRP 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; customer service, supply chain, purchasing, buying, procurement, inventory control, stock control, demand planning or supply chain planning.

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Supply Chain Analyst

£22000 - £25000 per annum

Southsea, Hampshire

A fantastic new opportunity for a dynamic procurement professional to join a busy manufacturing organisation as a Supply Chain Analyst, to manage the demand forecast and to assist with the delivery of optimised inventory levels, cost management and agreed service levels. Key Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Analyst; Develop and maintain a demand forecast, utilising relevant inputs from the business, and challenging to ensure optimal forecast number is reached. Ensure effective communication is established and maintained with all key stakeholders. Report status versus agreed KPI's, providing analysis, agreeing a way forward and driving resulting action plans to address problem areas. Manage forecast to assist with minimal write-off and timely introduction of new products. Manage continuous improvement activities to ensure that demand management process, tools and systems are developed to provide the most accurate forecast possible. Personal Specification of the Supply Chain Analyst; Supply Chain experience is essential. Strong communication skills. Excellent IT skills including Intermediate /Advanced Excel skills. Good working knowledge of MRP / ERP systems. Ability to effectively prioritise workload. Ability to work well on own initiative and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving skills. Self-motivated and enthusiastic. This role would also suit you if you have held any of the following positions; Materials Controller, Inventory Planner, Production Planner, Supply Chain Coordinator, Planning Assistant, Demand Planner, Supply Chain Analyst, Supply Chain Planner.

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PC&L Manager

£35000 - £45000 per annum + Company Benefits

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

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

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Production Control, Logistics & Materials Planning Manager

£35000 - £45000.00 per annum + Company Benefits

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

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

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Material Planning and Logistics Manager

£50000 - £55000 per annum

Oxfordshire, England

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

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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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