JR Recruitment

Procurement Lead / Buyer Nottingham (Hybrid working) Upto £55,000 + Bonus + Bens Our client is a leading independent wholesale entering an ambitious period of multi business growth. As Procurement Lead, you will take ownership of procurement, sourcing across the Group, with responsibility for delivering value, maintaining high service levels, and enabling margin growth. This includes ensuring strong supplier partnerships, robust processes, and operational visibility that supports scale, speed, and sustainability. Responsibilities: Ensure reliable supply and stock availability across both businesses to meet customer and service demands. Develop and implement a group-wide sourcing strategy that leverages scale, delivers cost savings, and ensures quality and ethical standards. Rationalise supplier base where appropriate while securing continuity, compliance, and innovation. Lead contract negotiations with key suppliers and ensure favourable terms and service level adherence. Champion supplier relationship management and performance tracking at Group level. Ensure all procurement and supply activities are fully compliant with legal, regulatory, and quality standards Maintain and own procurement policies, vendor onboarding protocols, and documentation in line with external and internal audit standards. Anticipate and manage supply risks, including regulatory change, product shortages, or ESG non-conformance Align procurement strategy with business plan and 2027/2032 growth milestones. Drive innovation through digital procurement, eProcurement, and data-led decision-making. Contribute to budgeting, ESG planning, and long-term transformation at Group level. Work closely with Sales, Ops, ESG, Finance, and Tech to ensure procurement enables commercial goals. Create cross-functional planning rhythms and accountability that support joined-up execution across the Group The ideal candidate: Strong track record of negotiating and managing supplier performance, ensuring value, reliability, and resilience in the supply chain Experience building long-term partnerships (e.g. manufacturers, innovation partners, JV collaborators) that deliver competitive and strategic advantage Strong understanding of gross margin, landed cost, and total cost of ownership. Able to align procurement decisions with overall business performance targets. Confident handling large datasets, using insights to improve supplier terms, pricing strategies, and stock levels Strong MSO skills Advanced Excel is essential System Literacy: Comfortable working within ERP systems, procurement tools, and digital approval workflows Please do get in touch if you would like to hear more.

Residential Conveyancer / Property Conveyancer Midlands (multiple positions available) £36,000 - £40,000 Permanent Monday Friday 40hrs per week (hybrid / remote options available) We are working with a well-established and growing legal firm who are looking to expand their property team with a number of new hires. This is a really nice opportunity for someone with some experience in conveyancing who is looking to join a supportive environment and continue building their career. The role will involve managing your own caseload with support where needed, across a mix of residential and some commercial property matters. Responsibilities of the Residential Conveyancer / Property Conveyancer: • Managing a caseload of property transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages and leases. • Liaising with clients, estate agents and other solicitors throughout the process. • Preparing and reviewing legal documentation. • Carrying out title checks and ensuring compliance throughout. • Managing timelines and keeping clients updated. • Supporting with queries and resolving issues as they arise. Requirements of the Residential Conveyancer / Property Conveyancer: • Previous experience within residential conveyancing (ideally 1 2+ years). • Some exposure to managing your own caseload or supporting across multiple files. • Strong communication skills with a friendly, client-focused approach. • Good organisation and ability to keep on top of deadlines. • Attention to detail and confidence handling legal documentation. • Qualified, part-qualified or working towards qualification all considered. • We re very open on background, so junior solicitors or conveyancers with some hands-on experience across a range of cases are very much encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop further within a friendly team, with flexibility around working arrangements and real room to grow.