Distinct Consultancy

Purchasing Manager + 70-75k + 33 days holiday + upto 8% pension contribution + Access to private healthcare I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join a growing global manufacturing business in the Macclesfield area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys leading teams, developing supplier relationships, driving cost reduction initiatives and improving procurement performance across a complex manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager: Supporting the Director of Supply Chain Operations in the delivery of business objectives Leading, developing and supporting a team of Buyers through training, coaching and performance management Negotiating and managing supplier contracts, agreements, NDAs and insurance certificates Working closely with Supply Chain teams to support capacity planning and lead time reduction opportunities Creating, maintaining and improving sourcing processes to increase efficiency and reduce administrative workload Managing supplier relationships and conducting regular supplier reviews and performance discussions Working closely with regional and global Category Management teams Managing internal reporting of key sourcing metrics and external reporting required for regulatory compliance Driving KPI-focused continuous improvement initiatives and supporting data collection for ongoing improvement projects Developing and managing supplier scorecards to improve on-time delivery, stock availability and quality performance Ensuring all pricing within company systems remains accurate and up to date Producing weekly and monthly reports for both local and corporate stakeholders Embedding a high-performance culture through problem-solving techniques, workplace organisation and continuous improvement methodologies Managing Time & Attendance and relevant HR systems for direct reports Conducting regular one-to-one meetings and performance development reviews Promoting and embedding a strong health and safety culture, ensuring audits are completed and actions are closed out effectively Ensuring all purchasing activities are conducted in accordance with current health and safety requirements About the Purchasing Manager, we are keen to speak with candidates who have: 5+ years' experience in a leadership or supervisory procurement role, ideally within a technical manufacturing or engineering environment CIPS Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) and/or working towards Level 5 A technical qualification in an engineering discipline would be advantageous Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills Experience managing supplier relationships, negotiations and contracts Knowledge of operational functions including production, finance and people management The ability to drive efficiencies and improve processes within a changing business environment Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills Experience analysing performance data and using business systems such as ERP, SAP, CRM, Power BI or Tableau Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business

Key Account Manager + £50-60k basic + bonus + £7500 car allowance We are currently recruiting for a Key Account Manager to join a leading business within the roofing and refurbishment sector, covering the North/ North West. The role will focus on managing and developing strategic relationships across housing associations, local authorities, and main contractors, with a strong emphasis on long-term account growth and framework development. Key Accountabilities for the Key Account Manager: Identify, target and develop new strategic partnership opportunities Support the National Partnership Manager in delivering the national partnerships strategy. Build and maintain strong relationships with key contractors Contribute to bid and tender submissions by proving relationship insight and client intelligence. Provide partnership and client relationship support on live projects across the midlands and other operational regions as required. Work along side regional and operational teams to strengthen client engagement during project delivery. Attend key review meetings to ensure partnership objectives are maintained throughout the lifecycle of projects. Identify opportunities for repeat business, additional works, or future programme extensions. Ensure a smooth transition from project delivery into future planned investment programmes. Act as the relationship lead for designated strategic accounts Maintain regular contact with clients to understand upcoming programmes, funding opportunities and long term asset management strategies. Conduct partnership review meetings and performance feedback sessions Ensure client expectations are proactively managed and exceeded. Develop and maintain a robust regional opportunity pipeline. Track relevant frameworks, funding streams and procurement routes within the roofing and refurbishment sectors. Work closely with pre-construction, estimating and operational teams to convert opportunities into secured contracts. Liaise with Regional Managers and Operational Teams to ensure service delivery aligns with partnership commitments. Provide regular updates, forecasts and reports to the National Partnerships Manager. Share market intelligence and competitor insights to inform strategic decision making. Qualifications for the key Account Manager rle: Proven experience in Key Account Management, business development, within construction, roofing, or social housing sectors. Strong relationship building and stakeholder engagement capability Experience working with housing associations or public sector procurement frameworks Commercial awareness and understanding of tendering processes. Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills. Knowledge of roofing, refurbishment or planned maintenance markets Experience supporting live projects from a client relationship perspective Understanding of public sector funding streams and compliance requirements

Job Description Maintenance Engineer - £40,000-£46,000 + overtime + 25 Days Annual Leave + Leading Business + Private Healthcare + Career Progression! Hours: 37 hours per week 3-shift rotating pattern (flexible working scheme) Lots of overtime. The Opportunity - Maintenance Engineer I am recruiting a couple of Maintenance Engineer to join the site maintenance team at our Trafford Park manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on role supporting a busy heavy industrial environment, where your ability to diagnose faults quickly, restore production, and drive reliability will be key. While the role is primarily electrical, you'll be also be expected to confidently support mechanical-based maintenance activities alongside the wider engineering team. Key Responsibilities - Maintenance Engineer Providing responsive breakdown support to keep production running safely and efficiently Carrying out electrical fault finding, repair, and diagnostic work on production machinery Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and documenting work completed Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and uptime Working safely in line with site Health & Safety standards, risk assessments and permits to work Assisting with mechanical maintenance tasks when required (e.g., bearings, belts, guards, alignment) Liaising with production teams and external contractors to coordinate repairs and maintenance activity Ensuring accurate completion of maintenance records and reporting recurring issues to improve reliability The ideal candidate - Maintenance Engineer Proven experience as an Industrial Maintenance Engineer within manufacturing, production, or heavy industry Strong fault-finding capability on electrical systems including motors, control panels, relays, sensors, drives/inverters Comfortable supporting basic maintenance tasks as part of a multi-skilled team Ability to work safely under pressure during breakdown situations and prioritise effectively Good communication skills and a professional, team-focused approach Qualifications / Certifications (Preferred) - Maintenance Engineer Recognised Electrical Engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)(essential) 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable) Experience in industrial control systems / PLC fault finding (advantageous) IOSH / H&S awareness training (beneficial) What We Offer Competitive salary with shift allowance included 25 days annual leave Private medical cover (after qualifying period) Pension 5% company contribution Early Finish Friday Employee Discount Hub Death in Service for all employees from day 1 1 x salary payout whilst in probationary period or fixed term; 4 x salary payout after PP. 37-hour working week with 3-shift rotation Regular overtime opportunities Stable employment within an established industrial manufacturing operation Supportive engineering team environment with opportunities for development Interested apply now!