Customer Service & Sales Manager - Dewsbury Area 35k-45k Representing a long-established, family-run organisation The Opportunity This is a varied, hands-on position where you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the office while supporting multiple departments across the business. You'll lead a small customer service and sales team, ensuring excellent service standards and effective communication.You'll also work closely with the purchasing, logistics, and manufacturing teams, acting as a central link between departments to keep processes aligned and running smoothly. While not essential, experience working within a manufacturing organisation is strongly preferred, as it will help you navigate the pace, structure, and operational flow of this environment.This role reports directly into the Directors, so confidence, professionalism, and proven experience supporting senior leadership are highly important.A small yet strategic aspect of this role also involves helping to develop an approach for re-engaging lapsed clients-reviewing data, identifying opportunities, and supporting the sales team with targeted outreach. Key Responsibilities Leading, supporting, and developing a small customer service & sales team Overseeing daily office operations and administration Acting as a central coordinator between purchasing, logistics, and manufacturing Providing direct organisational and administrative support to the Directors Managing documentation, records, and compliance activities Handling customer and supplier enquiries professionally Managing office supplies, equipment, and general purchasing Supporting HR tasks including onboarding and training coordination Contributing to a strategy for re-engaging lapsed clients Ensuring the office remains organised, safe, and well-presented About You Proven Office Manager or senior administrative experience Experience supporting Directors or senior leadership Experience working in a manufacturing environment (preferred) Strong organisational and multitasking ability A confident, approachable communication style Comfort working in a fast-paced, practical environment Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office A proactive, positive attitude with the ability to work independently A genuine enjoyment of supporting people and improving processes Why This Role? Work with a stable, long-established employer with strong values Join a friendly team where staff stay long-term Take on a role where your contribution is visible and genuinely appreciated Competitive salary and benefits Long-term development and progression opportunities How to Apply If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you.Please apply online or send your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience to:
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Customer Service & Sales Manager - Dewsbury Area 35k-45k Representing a long-established, family-run organisation The Opportunity This is a varied, hands-on position where you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the office while supporting multiple departments across the business. You'll lead a small customer service and sales team, ensuring excellent service standards and effective communication.You'll also work closely with the purchasing, logistics, and manufacturing teams, acting as a central link between departments to keep processes aligned and running smoothly. While not essential, experience working within a manufacturing organisation is strongly preferred, as it will help you navigate the pace, structure, and operational flow of this environment.This role reports directly into the Directors, so confidence, professionalism, and proven experience supporting senior leadership are highly important.A small yet strategic aspect of this role also involves helping to develop an approach for re-engaging lapsed clients-reviewing data, identifying opportunities, and supporting the sales team with targeted outreach. Key Responsibilities Leading, supporting, and developing a small customer service & sales team Overseeing daily office operations and administration Acting as a central coordinator between purchasing, logistics, and manufacturing Providing direct organisational and administrative support to the Directors Managing documentation, records, and compliance activities Handling customer and supplier enquiries professionally Managing office supplies, equipment, and general purchasing Supporting HR tasks including onboarding and training coordination Contributing to a strategy for re-engaging lapsed clients Ensuring the office remains organised, safe, and well-presented About You Proven Office Manager or senior administrative experience Experience supporting Directors or senior leadership Experience working in a manufacturing environment (preferred) Strong organisational and multitasking ability A confident, approachable communication style Comfort working in a fast-paced, practical environment Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office A proactive, positive attitude with the ability to work independently A genuine enjoyment of supporting people and improving processes Why This Role? Work with a stable, long-established employer with strong values Join a friendly team where staff stay long-term Take on a role where your contribution is visible and genuinely appreciated Competitive salary and benefits Long-term development and progression opportunities How to Apply If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you.Please apply online or send your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience to:
Role Purpose To manage all warehouse, stock and despatch operations, with clear accountability for goods in and goods out, ensuring materials and finished goods are received, checked, stored, picked and delivered accurately, safely and on time. This is a hands on operational role with responsibility for stock control, order fulfilment and logistics performance across the end to end warehouse process. Key Responsibilities Warehouse & Despatch Operations Oversee goods in, storage, picking, packing and despatch activities. Ensure customer orders are despatched in full and on time. Maintain accurate stock control and inventory records. Allocate resources effectively to minimise downtime and maintain workflow. Ensure trade counter is managed to requirements Health, Safety & Compliance Enforce warehouse health, safety and housekeeping standards. Ensure safe use of equipment, vehicles and checking processes Ensure safe use of storage systems. Ensure all despatched goods and to the customer specifications People and Team Leadership Lead by example, setting clear expectations and maintaining consistent standards. Allocate daily tasks and manage workloads to meet despatch deadlines. Monitor performance, address issues promptly, provide feedback and develop team capability through coaching. Maintain a calm, organised and disciplined warehouse environment. Build flexibility and resilience across the warehouse team. Systems & Organisation Use ERP systems to manage stock, orders and reporting. Maintain a clean, logical and efficient warehouse layout Reporting & Communication Produce accurate daily and weekly warehouse and despatch reports, reporting to the directors weekly. Escalate issues promptly and work collaboratively with production, sales, purchasing, transport providers and other management colleagues to resolve issues quickly. Success Measures On time despatch rate of 99% or above Accurate stock records with minimal discrepancies Zero lost time accidents in the warehouse Picking error rate below 1% Manage all returns within 48 hours Well organised, efficient and compliant warehouse operation Essential Experience and Skills At least three years in a supervisory or management role in production operations. Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems for planning and reporting. Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise in a busy SME environment. Knowledge of health and safety procedures and compliance standards. Clear and confident communicator and effective problem solver. Straightforward, dependable and able to gain respect without micromanaging. Demonstrated ability to coach and develop staff. What We Offer Competitive salary with performance bonus. Small, supportive team environment where your impact is visible. Hands-on leadership role with scope to shape processes and people. We offer steady weekday hours (Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Fridays finishing at 3 pm), giving you evenings and weekends free. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Pension scheme and staff discount. Free parking onsite.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Role Purpose To manage all warehouse, stock and despatch operations, with clear accountability for goods in and goods out, ensuring materials and finished goods are received, checked, stored, picked and delivered accurately, safely and on time. This is a hands on operational role with responsibility for stock control, order fulfilment and logistics performance across the end to end warehouse process. Key Responsibilities Warehouse & Despatch Operations Oversee goods in, storage, picking, packing and despatch activities. Ensure customer orders are despatched in full and on time. Maintain accurate stock control and inventory records. Allocate resources effectively to minimise downtime and maintain workflow. Ensure trade counter is managed to requirements Health, Safety & Compliance Enforce warehouse health, safety and housekeeping standards. Ensure safe use of equipment, vehicles and checking processes Ensure safe use of storage systems. Ensure all despatched goods and to the customer specifications People and Team Leadership Lead by example, setting clear expectations and maintaining consistent standards. Allocate daily tasks and manage workloads to meet despatch deadlines. Monitor performance, address issues promptly, provide feedback and develop team capability through coaching. Maintain a calm, organised and disciplined warehouse environment. Build flexibility and resilience across the warehouse team. Systems & Organisation Use ERP systems to manage stock, orders and reporting. Maintain a clean, logical and efficient warehouse layout Reporting & Communication Produce accurate daily and weekly warehouse and despatch reports, reporting to the directors weekly. Escalate issues promptly and work collaboratively with production, sales, purchasing, transport providers and other management colleagues to resolve issues quickly. Success Measures On time despatch rate of 99% or above Accurate stock records with minimal discrepancies Zero lost time accidents in the warehouse Picking error rate below 1% Manage all returns within 48 hours Well organised, efficient and compliant warehouse operation Essential Experience and Skills At least three years in a supervisory or management role in production operations. Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems for planning and reporting. Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise in a busy SME environment. Knowledge of health and safety procedures and compliance standards. Clear and confident communicator and effective problem solver. Straightforward, dependable and able to gain respect without micromanaging. Demonstrated ability to coach and develop staff. What We Offer Competitive salary with performance bonus. Small, supportive team environment where your impact is visible. Hands-on leadership role with scope to shape processes and people. We offer steady weekday hours (Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Fridays finishing at 3 pm), giving you evenings and weekends free. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Pension scheme and staff discount. Free parking onsite.
Role Purpose To plan, lead and actively oversee day to day production operations, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to specification. This is a hands on production leadership role within a small manufacturing environment, with strong accountability for output, quality and productivity. Key Responsibilities Production Operations Plan and manage daily production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery commitments. Allocate labour and resources to maintain smooth workflow and minimise downtime. Work alongside the production team on the shop floor to maintain pace, standards and output. Quality & Compliance Carry out in process quality checks and ensure products meet specification prior to release and industry standards. Reduce defects and rework through root cause analysis, coaching and preventative actions. Ensure production activities comply with health, safety and housekeeping standards. People and Team Leadership Lead by example, setting clear expectations and maintaining consistent standards. Monitor performance, provide clear feedback and develop team capability through coaching. Build flexibility and resilience across the production team. Continuous Improvement Identify practical improvements to processes, layout and methods to increase efficiency. Support the introduction of simple systems for production tracking and reporting. Reporting & Communication Produce accurate daily and weekly production reports, reporting to the directors each week. Escalate issues promptly and work collaboratively with warehouse, sales, purchasing and other management colleagues. Success Measures Production efficiency consistently at or above 95% Defect or rework rate at or below 0.5% Zero lost time accidents within production Well organised, safe and productive shop floor Experience & Skills Proven experience supervising or managing production in a manufacturing or SME environment Proven experience of continuous improvement techniques Strong working knowledge of health and safety requirements Practical, organised and confident decision maker Experience using basic ERP or production tracking systems desirable Person Specification Essential Experience and Skills At least three years in a supervisory or management role in production operations. Experience with production planning and reporting. Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise in a busy SME environment. Knowledge of health and safety procedures and compliance standards. Clear and confident communicator and effective problem solver. Straightforward, dependable and able to gain respect without micromanaging. Demonstrated ability to coach and develop staff. What We Offer Competitive salary with performance bonus. Small, supportive team environment where your impact is visible. Hands-on leadership role with scope to shape processes and people. We offer steady weekday hours (Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Fridays finishing at 3 pm), giving you evenings and weekends free. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Pension scheme and staff discount. Free on site parking.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Role Purpose To plan, lead and actively oversee day to day production operations, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to specification. This is a hands on production leadership role within a small manufacturing environment, with strong accountability for output, quality and productivity. Key Responsibilities Production Operations Plan and manage daily production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery commitments. Allocate labour and resources to maintain smooth workflow and minimise downtime. Work alongside the production team on the shop floor to maintain pace, standards and output. Quality & Compliance Carry out in process quality checks and ensure products meet specification prior to release and industry standards. Reduce defects and rework through root cause analysis, coaching and preventative actions. Ensure production activities comply with health, safety and housekeeping standards. People and Team Leadership Lead by example, setting clear expectations and maintaining consistent standards. Monitor performance, provide clear feedback and develop team capability through coaching. Build flexibility and resilience across the production team. Continuous Improvement Identify practical improvements to processes, layout and methods to increase efficiency. Support the introduction of simple systems for production tracking and reporting. Reporting & Communication Produce accurate daily and weekly production reports, reporting to the directors each week. Escalate issues promptly and work collaboratively with warehouse, sales, purchasing and other management colleagues. Success Measures Production efficiency consistently at or above 95% Defect or rework rate at or below 0.5% Zero lost time accidents within production Well organised, safe and productive shop floor Experience & Skills Proven experience supervising or managing production in a manufacturing or SME environment Proven experience of continuous improvement techniques Strong working knowledge of health and safety requirements Practical, organised and confident decision maker Experience using basic ERP or production tracking systems desirable Person Specification Essential Experience and Skills At least three years in a supervisory or management role in production operations. Experience with production planning and reporting. Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise in a busy SME environment. Knowledge of health and safety procedures and compliance standards. Clear and confident communicator and effective problem solver. Straightforward, dependable and able to gain respect without micromanaging. Demonstrated ability to coach and develop staff. What We Offer Competitive salary with performance bonus. Small, supportive team environment where your impact is visible. Hands-on leadership role with scope to shape processes and people. We offer steady weekday hours (Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Fridays finishing at 3 pm), giving you evenings and weekends free. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Pension scheme and staff discount. Free on site parking.
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager (Fuel Sales) on behalf of a well established Lincolnshire based company that is growing year on year. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Fuel Manager or a Fuel Procurement / Purchasing / Buying professional to lead our clients c. £35m turnover fuel business. The fuel portfolio includes diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services. The client is seeking a Fuel purchasing professional who can deliver real change & implement new improved sales & procurement methods, ensuring the company has an approach to the fuel market that is strategic, proactive & reactive, rather than just reactive as it has been, in order to successful grow the revenue figures, the profit margins & sell more volume to its end using fuel customers whilst keeping a competitive edge. They need someone who will challenge how they sell & procure fue, plus someone who can find smarter ways of working, as the fuel business has massive growth potential under the right fuel professionals strategic leadership. This is a genuine business leadership role with full operational authority over the fuel portfolio, with additional direct line management of a Fuel Coordinator & a Fuel Administrator. This role will suit someone who can build genuine partnerships with suppliers, not just transactional relationships. The company wants to look at implementing early payment models for better pricing. Further geographic expansion is also wanted to offer a full UK wide fuel service. Duties: Commercial Management of the fuel business Provide a strategic growth plan for the fuel business sales performance Build relationships with senior commercial teams who can make decisions, moving beyond supplier customer service desks Implement early payment models (faster payment for better pricing) Negotiate volume-based agreements and annual commitment arrangements for year-round competitive pricing Investigate consortium buying Move from transactional relationships to genuine partnerships Research hedging arrangements to protect against price volatility Evaluate forward purchasing contracts Look at differing buying models that can be learnt from Explore different ways to source fuel Identify areas that need improving within the operation & implement change methodologies Deliver further geographic expansion to be fully National Proactive contact with large buyers when markets are moving Regular engagement with top fuel purchasers Implement a structured approach Expand fuel cards, bulk gas & AdBlue business areas Get the early payment model operational Close deals effectively, not just discuss them Work with the companies Financial Controller on set payment structures Develop annual fuel business strategy & budget / P&L Conduct pricing competitiveness analysis & pricing improvements Review current operations to find efficiencies & find areas to improve Provide market commentary to members Attributes: Experienced Fuel Sales Manager, Commercial Manager (Fuel), Commercial Executive, Procurement Manager, Fuel Buyer, Fuel Buying Manager, Fuel Purchasing Manager or similar roles with comparable duties / responsibilities Fuel industry experience is a must have (fuel sales or fuel purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain etc.) Experience in diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, plus fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services (several of these) Proven track record of growth, performance improvement & CI Strategic thinker who sees opportunities, not just problems A real game changer / innovator This role is commutable for those Fuel experts living in Louth, Market Rasen, Horncastle, Cleethorpes, Mablethorpe, Lincoln, Grimsby, Woodhall Spa, Skegness, Boston, Spalding, Sleaford, Brigg, Kingston upon Hull, Scunthorpe, Gainsborough, Immingham, Holbeach, Spilsby, Wragby, Bardney & other areas close to these within East Lindsey, North Kesteven, South Kesteven & other areas of Lincolnshire. Interviews to take place immediately, apply today!
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager (Fuel Sales) on behalf of a well established Lincolnshire based company that is growing year on year. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Fuel Manager or a Fuel Procurement / Purchasing / Buying professional to lead our clients c. £35m turnover fuel business. The fuel portfolio includes diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services. The client is seeking a Fuel purchasing professional who can deliver real change & implement new improved sales & procurement methods, ensuring the company has an approach to the fuel market that is strategic, proactive & reactive, rather than just reactive as it has been, in order to successful grow the revenue figures, the profit margins & sell more volume to its end using fuel customers whilst keeping a competitive edge. They need someone who will challenge how they sell & procure fue, plus someone who can find smarter ways of working, as the fuel business has massive growth potential under the right fuel professionals strategic leadership. This is a genuine business leadership role with full operational authority over the fuel portfolio, with additional direct line management of a Fuel Coordinator & a Fuel Administrator. This role will suit someone who can build genuine partnerships with suppliers, not just transactional relationships. The company wants to look at implementing early payment models for better pricing. Further geographic expansion is also wanted to offer a full UK wide fuel service. Duties: Commercial Management of the fuel business Provide a strategic growth plan for the fuel business sales performance Build relationships with senior commercial teams who can make decisions, moving beyond supplier customer service desks Implement early payment models (faster payment for better pricing) Negotiate volume-based agreements and annual commitment arrangements for year-round competitive pricing Investigate consortium buying Move from transactional relationships to genuine partnerships Research hedging arrangements to protect against price volatility Evaluate forward purchasing contracts Look at differing buying models that can be learnt from Explore different ways to source fuel Identify areas that need improving within the operation & implement change methodologies Deliver further geographic expansion to be fully National Proactive contact with large buyers when markets are moving Regular engagement with top fuel purchasers Implement a structured approach Expand fuel cards, bulk gas & AdBlue business areas Get the early payment model operational Close deals effectively, not just discuss them Work with the companies Financial Controller on set payment structures Develop annual fuel business strategy & budget / P&L Conduct pricing competitiveness analysis & pricing improvements Review current operations to find efficiencies & find areas to improve Provide market commentary to members Attributes: Experienced Fuel Sales Manager, Commercial Manager (Fuel), Commercial Executive, Procurement Manager, Fuel Buyer, Fuel Buying Manager, Fuel Purchasing Manager or similar roles with comparable duties / responsibilities Fuel industry experience is a must have (fuel sales or fuel purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain etc.) Experience in diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, plus fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services (several of these) Proven track record of growth, performance improvement & CI Strategic thinker who sees opportunities, not just problems A real game changer / innovator This role is commutable for those Fuel experts living in Louth, Market Rasen, Horncastle, Cleethorpes, Mablethorpe, Lincoln, Grimsby, Woodhall Spa, Skegness, Boston, Spalding, Sleaford, Brigg, Kingston upon Hull, Scunthorpe, Gainsborough, Immingham, Holbeach, Spilsby, Wragby, Bardney & other areas close to these within East Lindsey, North Kesteven, South Kesteven & other areas of Lincolnshire. Interviews to take place immediately, apply today!
Sales Representative / Field Sales Manager (B2B - Industrial Customers) (m/f/d). We are an owner-managed, medium-sized company based in Hennef (greater Cologne area), Germany. As one of Europe's leading providers of modular storage buildings, we specialise in engineering lightweight construction technologies. Uncompromising customer focus, reliability, and quality have ensured us strong national and international growth. Do you love personal customer contact and want to sell instead of cold calling? Perfect! Our team takes care of lead generation and arranging appointments - you concentrate on high-quality conversations with a clear intention to buy. You usually meet decision-makers directly. On site, you analyse requirements, advise on solutions and prepare individual offers. Once the contract has been signed, the project team takes over and you move on to the next lead. You are on the road approx. 3 days a week (including occasional external appointments), the rest you spend in your home office. About 10 overnight stays per year for team events and HQ visits. Ideally, you live in Cambridge or Cambridge area. Industry knowledge? Not necessary. Field service experience, a talent for counselling and a willingness to learn are what count for us. Your Tasks Professional, needs- and solution-oriented consulting of customers from industry, logistics and many other sectors with the extensive product portfolio of a specialized manufacturer. On-site analysis of customer requirements and preparation of customized and cost-optimized offers. Sales negotiations, closings and proactive as well as consistent follow-up of your open offers. Close cooperation with the decision-makers on the customer side as well as the internal interfaces (esp. project management, purchasing, internal sales and marketing) for a timely project execution. Conscientious documentation of your contacts and results in our CRM system. Your Profile A degree in business administration, sales management, marketing or a comparable business or industry-related study program. At least initial, preferably several years of experience in B2B field sales in an environment of explanation-requiring, preferably technical products, investment goods and/or services. High affinity for consulting-intensive sales, strong goal orientation, commitment, enthusiasm and closing strength. Quick perception, very good presentation skills and addressee-oriented rhetorical skills. A motivated and self-driven personality who is dynamic, proactive and goal-oriented even in the seclusion and quiet of the home office. Proficient in MS-Office, experience in working with an ERP and/or CRM system is an advantage. Business fluent in English and a working knowledge of the British business mentality and local market mechanisms. We offer A permanent position with an owner-managed, crisis-proof and internationally growing market leader. Working environment rewarded several times as "TOP Employer" by independent jurors. Modern organisation with highly digitalised processes and tools. Structured onboarding & individual induction at the head office in Germany. Frequent demand-oriented courses, seminars & trainings (internal & external). 30 days annual leave. Attractive compensation package and a company car incl. fuel card (also for private use). What do we build on? Our values! And maybe soon on you. Respect: You treat colleagues, partners and clients with respect-because good collaboration, whether on-site or in the office, starts with mutual appreciation. Results: You work in a solution-oriented and efficient way to deliver high-quality project outcomes. Responsibility: You take responsibility for your tasks and decisions-reliability and safety awareness are top priorities for you. Relentless: You stay committed even when challenges get complex, persistently seeking the best solution. You think in terms of solutions, not problems, and you want to make a real impact? Then we look forward to receiving your application! Ideally with a few sentences about your motivation, your salary expectations, and your earliest possible starting date. If you have any questions in advance or just want to have an informal chat-Lars Delbeck is easy to reach via LinkedIn or XING and looks forward to hearing from you. Let's see if we can build something truly great together
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Sales Representative / Field Sales Manager (B2B - Industrial Customers) (m/f/d). We are an owner-managed, medium-sized company based in Hennef (greater Cologne area), Germany. As one of Europe's leading providers of modular storage buildings, we specialise in engineering lightweight construction technologies. Uncompromising customer focus, reliability, and quality have ensured us strong national and international growth. Do you love personal customer contact and want to sell instead of cold calling? Perfect! Our team takes care of lead generation and arranging appointments - you concentrate on high-quality conversations with a clear intention to buy. You usually meet decision-makers directly. On site, you analyse requirements, advise on solutions and prepare individual offers. Once the contract has been signed, the project team takes over and you move on to the next lead. You are on the road approx. 3 days a week (including occasional external appointments), the rest you spend in your home office. About 10 overnight stays per year for team events and HQ visits. Ideally, you live in Cambridge or Cambridge area. Industry knowledge? Not necessary. Field service experience, a talent for counselling and a willingness to learn are what count for us. Your Tasks Professional, needs- and solution-oriented consulting of customers from industry, logistics and many other sectors with the extensive product portfolio of a specialized manufacturer. On-site analysis of customer requirements and preparation of customized and cost-optimized offers. Sales negotiations, closings and proactive as well as consistent follow-up of your open offers. Close cooperation with the decision-makers on the customer side as well as the internal interfaces (esp. project management, purchasing, internal sales and marketing) for a timely project execution. Conscientious documentation of your contacts and results in our CRM system. Your Profile A degree in business administration, sales management, marketing or a comparable business or industry-related study program. At least initial, preferably several years of experience in B2B field sales in an environment of explanation-requiring, preferably technical products, investment goods and/or services. High affinity for consulting-intensive sales, strong goal orientation, commitment, enthusiasm and closing strength. Quick perception, very good presentation skills and addressee-oriented rhetorical skills. A motivated and self-driven personality who is dynamic, proactive and goal-oriented even in the seclusion and quiet of the home office. Proficient in MS-Office, experience in working with an ERP and/or CRM system is an advantage. Business fluent in English and a working knowledge of the British business mentality and local market mechanisms. We offer A permanent position with an owner-managed, crisis-proof and internationally growing market leader. Working environment rewarded several times as "TOP Employer" by independent jurors. Modern organisation with highly digitalised processes and tools. Structured onboarding & individual induction at the head office in Germany. Frequent demand-oriented courses, seminars & trainings (internal & external). 30 days annual leave. Attractive compensation package and a company car incl. fuel card (also for private use). What do we build on? Our values! And maybe soon on you. Respect: You treat colleagues, partners and clients with respect-because good collaboration, whether on-site or in the office, starts with mutual appreciation. Results: You work in a solution-oriented and efficient way to deliver high-quality project outcomes. Responsibility: You take responsibility for your tasks and decisions-reliability and safety awareness are top priorities for you. Relentless: You stay committed even when challenges get complex, persistently seeking the best solution. You think in terms of solutions, not problems, and you want to make a real impact? Then we look forward to receiving your application! Ideally with a few sentences about your motivation, your salary expectations, and your earliest possible starting date. If you have any questions in advance or just want to have an informal chat-Lars Delbeck is easy to reach via LinkedIn or XING and looks forward to hearing from you. Let's see if we can build something truly great together
Job Description Mission: Ensure the respect of the purchasing budget according to the contracted business plan and contractual requirements. Define a long-term forecast considering the future business needs into a global view. Activities Act as a point of reference for PM; Assure implementation of category strategy at program IPT level; Support the Category Manager in defining long term sourcing strategies with suppliers; Accountable for the program product total material cost and for the procurement plan; Within IPTs, manage Procurement activities within the project: prepare and update Project Procurement Plan, manage purchases and suppliers, manage the expediting for LoB, complete and harmonize the procurement plan with the Category Plan, certify and manage external costs during the contractual phase (bid / project / product), verifying the consistency of purchase requests with demand planning, support to define should costing and introduce supplier innovative product Support the aggregation of future needs coming from different Procurement Plans; Support the consolidation of business needs within a global view, managing the overall requirements; Verify the presence of Offset obligations in both existing contracts and those under negotiation; Entry point for new critical materials needs related to new customer orders/contracts / (Int. Planning, MP&C, CS&T Planning, ) and interface with the appropriate company departments in order to provide feedback about vendors feasibility; Verify the reliability of the needs expressed by all geographies/business areas, working closely with the LND Planning functions; Ensure the aggregation of requirements across all geographies/business areas in case of common suppliers; Act as the point of reference in managing procurement orders and demand control for the Business; Translate overall Business plans into a long term forecast; Consolidate the overall requirements (all the Line of Business and Customer Support & Training) into a global view and build long term forecast to be discussed with Suppliers to evaluate support feasibility (making internal consistency check, where necessary) Primary Location GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Contract Type Permanent Hybrid Working Hybrid
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Job Description Mission: Ensure the respect of the purchasing budget according to the contracted business plan and contractual requirements. Define a long-term forecast considering the future business needs into a global view. Activities Act as a point of reference for PM; Assure implementation of category strategy at program IPT level; Support the Category Manager in defining long term sourcing strategies with suppliers; Accountable for the program product total material cost and for the procurement plan; Within IPTs, manage Procurement activities within the project: prepare and update Project Procurement Plan, manage purchases and suppliers, manage the expediting for LoB, complete and harmonize the procurement plan with the Category Plan, certify and manage external costs during the contractual phase (bid / project / product), verifying the consistency of purchase requests with demand planning, support to define should costing and introduce supplier innovative product Support the aggregation of future needs coming from different Procurement Plans; Support the consolidation of business needs within a global view, managing the overall requirements; Verify the presence of Offset obligations in both existing contracts and those under negotiation; Entry point for new critical materials needs related to new customer orders/contracts / (Int. Planning, MP&C, CS&T Planning, ) and interface with the appropriate company departments in order to provide feedback about vendors feasibility; Verify the reliability of the needs expressed by all geographies/business areas, working closely with the LND Planning functions; Ensure the aggregation of requirements across all geographies/business areas in case of common suppliers; Act as the point of reference in managing procurement orders and demand control for the Business; Translate overall Business plans into a long term forecast; Consolidate the overall requirements (all the Line of Business and Customer Support & Training) into a global view and build long term forecast to be discussed with Suppliers to evaluate support feasibility (making internal consistency check, where necessary) Primary Location GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Contract Type Permanent Hybrid Working Hybrid
Assistant Branch Manager A Redhill based electrical wholesaler are looking for an Assistant Branch Manager to join the team. The Assistant Branch Manager will work Mon - Fri 45 hours and Saturday mornings on a rota. The Assistant Branch Manager will be a hard-working, enthusiastic and sales/management orientated individual who believes in providing customers with the highest level of service and wants to be part of a growing business. The Assistant Branch Manager's main duties are: Being responsible for leading and managing a team Negotiating prices with suppliers Overseeing the management of the warehouse Purchasing goods for stock Covering the duties of the Branch Manager when they are away from the office Management of a small amount of existing accounts may be expected but isn't a definite, this would be discussed in interview. The Assistant Branch Manager will have / be: Experience working for an electrical wholesaler Great team player Excellent communication and good numeric skills Excellent work ethic Driving Licence preferred The Assistant Branch Manager's salary will be 35k-40k basic plus commission, overtime and benefits.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Assistant Branch Manager A Redhill based electrical wholesaler are looking for an Assistant Branch Manager to join the team. The Assistant Branch Manager will work Mon - Fri 45 hours and Saturday mornings on a rota. The Assistant Branch Manager will be a hard-working, enthusiastic and sales/management orientated individual who believes in providing customers with the highest level of service and wants to be part of a growing business. The Assistant Branch Manager's main duties are: Being responsible for leading and managing a team Negotiating prices with suppliers Overseeing the management of the warehouse Purchasing goods for stock Covering the duties of the Branch Manager when they are away from the office Management of a small amount of existing accounts may be expected but isn't a definite, this would be discussed in interview. The Assistant Branch Manager will have / be: Experience working for an electrical wholesaler Great team player Excellent communication and good numeric skills Excellent work ethic Driving Licence preferred The Assistant Branch Manager's salary will be 35k-40k basic plus commission, overtime and benefits.
We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Paul's. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations. Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox's or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact. We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues' professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences. Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals. About the Role The Procurement Asssitant will manage all administration for the Procurement team, making sure the department is organised well. The role interacts with many other departments and also our external supply base. Main Responsibilities Responsible for accurate administration Ability to put together presentations Report contract usage and advise buyers SAP Skills essential to maintain appropriate records on internal business systems including SAP (contracts & PO management) Timely and accurate completion of purchasing administrative tasks Ad hoc projects as required Who we are looking for Excellent attention to detail Excellent organisation skills Excellent excel skills Confidence in dealing with challenging situations Good understanding of SAP Strong excel analytical skills Strong communication skills (verbal and written) Analytical and numerate - attention to detail Excellent organisation skills Competent working with SAP, Excel and Word Team player, proactive and results focused Hungry to become a Procurement Manager in time Educated to A level standard or equivalent Diversity Statement FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Paul's. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations. Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox's or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact. We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues' professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences. Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals. About the Role The Procurement Asssitant will manage all administration for the Procurement team, making sure the department is organised well. The role interacts with many other departments and also our external supply base. Main Responsibilities Responsible for accurate administration Ability to put together presentations Report contract usage and advise buyers SAP Skills essential to maintain appropriate records on internal business systems including SAP (contracts & PO management) Timely and accurate completion of purchasing administrative tasks Ad hoc projects as required Who we are looking for Excellent attention to detail Excellent organisation skills Excellent excel skills Confidence in dealing with challenging situations Good understanding of SAP Strong excel analytical skills Strong communication skills (verbal and written) Analytical and numerate - attention to detail Excellent organisation skills Competent working with SAP, Excel and Word Team player, proactive and results focused Hungry to become a Procurement Manager in time Educated to A level standard or equivalent Diversity Statement FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
Golborne / Warrington / United Kingdom /Procurement/Full time About the Role:We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Manager to join our team. In this role, you will oversee daily purchasing activities, manage and mentor the procurement team, and ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services in compliance with organisational policies. You will act as a key link between internal stakeholders, category management, and external suppliers, ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant procurement operations across assigned spend areas. Key Responsibilities: Lead, train, and mentor a team of procurement specialists. Manage workloads, conduct performance evaluations, and foster professional development. Oversee the end-to-end procurement cycle, including processing purchase orders, managing requisitions, and ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantity, and delivery schedules. Identify, evaluate, onboard, and maintain relationships with suppliers. Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and address issues such as quality concerns, delivery delays, or payment discrepancies. Lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers. Identify opportunities for cost savings and support local and country-level cost-saving initiatives. Conduct spend analysis. Support the Head of Procurement Operations and Category Managers on procurement projects and continuous improvement initiatives. What makes you great Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or a related field would be advantageous. Proven experience in procurement, preferably with supervisory or leadership responsibilities. Strong leadership and team management abilities Excellent negotiation and contract management skills Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities Proficiency in procurement software/ERP systems (e.g., D365) and Microsoft Office Knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management What you can expect working with us Procurement Manager Location: Golborne (WA3) Reports to: Head of Procurement Operations £80,000 Base Salary £7,300 Car Allowance + £8,000 Bonus + £7,200 Pension Contribution At ALPLA, westand forhigh-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clientsacross 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries. Additional Information: Life assurance from day one Company Pension scheme Subsidised canteen Training and Development Support Maternity and paternity pay scheme Christmas vouchers for you and your children Long service awards Our new perk box offering a wealth of benefits such as: - Money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema, tickets, clothing, and homeware and so much more A number of freebies across the perk box site, such as free coffees Online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24/7 access to qualified therapists Please apply to this position for immediate review - contact Nathan Turtington - UK Internal Recruiter for more information. Unit 9 Stonecross Business Park, Yew Tree Way
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Golborne / Warrington / United Kingdom /Procurement/Full time About the Role:We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Manager to join our team. In this role, you will oversee daily purchasing activities, manage and mentor the procurement team, and ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services in compliance with organisational policies. You will act as a key link between internal stakeholders, category management, and external suppliers, ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant procurement operations across assigned spend areas. Key Responsibilities: Lead, train, and mentor a team of procurement specialists. Manage workloads, conduct performance evaluations, and foster professional development. Oversee the end-to-end procurement cycle, including processing purchase orders, managing requisitions, and ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantity, and delivery schedules. Identify, evaluate, onboard, and maintain relationships with suppliers. Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and address issues such as quality concerns, delivery delays, or payment discrepancies. Lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers. Identify opportunities for cost savings and support local and country-level cost-saving initiatives. Conduct spend analysis. Support the Head of Procurement Operations and Category Managers on procurement projects and continuous improvement initiatives. What makes you great Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or a related field would be advantageous. Proven experience in procurement, preferably with supervisory or leadership responsibilities. Strong leadership and team management abilities Excellent negotiation and contract management skills Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities Proficiency in procurement software/ERP systems (e.g., D365) and Microsoft Office Knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management What you can expect working with us Procurement Manager Location: Golborne (WA3) Reports to: Head of Procurement Operations £80,000 Base Salary £7,300 Car Allowance + £8,000 Bonus + £7,200 Pension Contribution At ALPLA, westand forhigh-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clientsacross 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries. Additional Information: Life assurance from day one Company Pension scheme Subsidised canteen Training and Development Support Maternity and paternity pay scheme Christmas vouchers for you and your children Long service awards Our new perk box offering a wealth of benefits such as: - Money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema, tickets, clothing, and homeware and so much more A number of freebies across the perk box site, such as free coffees Online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24/7 access to qualified therapists Please apply to this position for immediate review - contact Nathan Turtington - UK Internal Recruiter for more information. Unit 9 Stonecross Business Park, Yew Tree Way
Commercial Relationship Manager Location: Hybrid, Shropshire / Wolverhampton (4 days office, 1 day remote) Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience plus benefits Travel: International travel required About the Opportunity We are working with a well established, internationally recognised brand that partners with a small network of global producers and distributors to bring a premium product to market. The business operates through a carefully managed licensing and partnership model, working closely with a select group of international partners. The focus is on long term collaboration, brand integrity, and thoughtful commercial growth rather than scale alone. They are now looking to appoint a Senior Partnerships Manager / Commercial Relationship Manager to lead and strengthen key B2B relationships and bring greater commercial clarity to the partnership network. This is a relationship-led commercial role that blends strategic partnership management with market insight and structured performance management. The Role You will take ownership of a small number of strategically important international partnerships and help drive alignment across commercial planning, product launches and brand positioning. Working closely with leadership, marketing and product teams, you will help ensure partners are supported, performance is visible, and opportunities for growth are identified. International travel will be required to maintain strong relationships and represent the brand within the wider industry. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary commercial contact for a network of international partners Build strong long term relationships with key producers and distributors Travel internationally to maintain alignment on quality, positioning and planning Support pricing conversations, volume planning and seasonal forecasting Ensure partners represent the brand consistently and effectively in market Work closely with marketing teams to support new product introductions Coordinate launch timing and partner communication Ensure partners are aligned with brand messaging and positioning Represent the business at relevant trade events and industry gatherings Build relationships with key stakeholders across international markets About You You are commercially grounded and Sales / Purchasing relationship focused, with the confidence to represent a premium brand in a specialist B2B environment. You understand how long term partnerships work and are comfortable managing a small number of strategically important relationships where trust, consistency and alignment are critical. Experience working within a premium or high end FMCG environment where brand reputation, product quality and customer experience are central Package and Benefits - Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience - Hybrid working model with 4 days in the office - International travel to partner locations and industry events
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Commercial Relationship Manager Location: Hybrid, Shropshire / Wolverhampton (4 days office, 1 day remote) Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience plus benefits Travel: International travel required About the Opportunity We are working with a well established, internationally recognised brand that partners with a small network of global producers and distributors to bring a premium product to market. The business operates through a carefully managed licensing and partnership model, working closely with a select group of international partners. The focus is on long term collaboration, brand integrity, and thoughtful commercial growth rather than scale alone. They are now looking to appoint a Senior Partnerships Manager / Commercial Relationship Manager to lead and strengthen key B2B relationships and bring greater commercial clarity to the partnership network. This is a relationship-led commercial role that blends strategic partnership management with market insight and structured performance management. The Role You will take ownership of a small number of strategically important international partnerships and help drive alignment across commercial planning, product launches and brand positioning. Working closely with leadership, marketing and product teams, you will help ensure partners are supported, performance is visible, and opportunities for growth are identified. International travel will be required to maintain strong relationships and represent the brand within the wider industry. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary commercial contact for a network of international partners Build strong long term relationships with key producers and distributors Travel internationally to maintain alignment on quality, positioning and planning Support pricing conversations, volume planning and seasonal forecasting Ensure partners represent the brand consistently and effectively in market Work closely with marketing teams to support new product introductions Coordinate launch timing and partner communication Ensure partners are aligned with brand messaging and positioning Represent the business at relevant trade events and industry gatherings Build relationships with key stakeholders across international markets About You You are commercially grounded and Sales / Purchasing relationship focused, with the confidence to represent a premium brand in a specialist B2B environment. You understand how long term partnerships work and are comfortable managing a small number of strategically important relationships where trust, consistency and alignment are critical. Experience working within a premium or high end FMCG environment where brand reputation, product quality and customer experience are central Package and Benefits - Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience - Hybrid working model with 4 days in the office - International travel to partner locations and industry events
GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction & civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable & well established steels construction & civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c.£15M where you will be hands on & supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments. Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning. Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment. Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001. Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services. Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Maintain a Preferred Supplier List including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Effective Cost control, responsible for regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. Developing & maintaining strong supplier relationships, as well as carrying out performance reviews and contractual negotiations. Operational control including managing on/off-hire logs, communicate to commercial any cost creep from extended hire. Effective contract management ensuring all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements including training, accreditations and insurance. Set SLAs, allocate risk and follow company onboarding and renewal process within the management system. Cross-functional integration with the commercial department, working closely with the commercial teams during tender bids development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Attributes: Vast experience as a construction / civils sector buyer, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or similar role carrying out comparable buying duties / tasks. Experience within a construction / civils background, ideally with steels knowledge & experience too. Must be prepared to work 5 days in the Leicestershire office. This buying role could suit someone working as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Sourcing Manager, Product Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager or similar with comparable responsibilities. Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire & parts of the West Midlands. Interviews to take place in April. Apply today!
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction & civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable & well established steels construction & civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c.£15M where you will be hands on & supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments. Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning. Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment. Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001. Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services. Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Maintain a Preferred Supplier List including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Effective Cost control, responsible for regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. Developing & maintaining strong supplier relationships, as well as carrying out performance reviews and contractual negotiations. Operational control including managing on/off-hire logs, communicate to commercial any cost creep from extended hire. Effective contract management ensuring all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements including training, accreditations and insurance. Set SLAs, allocate risk and follow company onboarding and renewal process within the management system. Cross-functional integration with the commercial department, working closely with the commercial teams during tender bids development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Attributes: Vast experience as a construction / civils sector buyer, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or similar role carrying out comparable buying duties / tasks. Experience within a construction / civils background, ideally with steels knowledge & experience too. Must be prepared to work 5 days in the Leicestershire office. This buying role could suit someone working as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Sourcing Manager, Product Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager or similar with comparable responsibilities. Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire & parts of the West Midlands. Interviews to take place in April. Apply today!
W Talent is delighted to be partnering with a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging solutions based in Gainsborough. The business supplies innovative, sustainable products to customers across the UK and international markets, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to support procurement activities across its operations. This is a key role within the Supply Chain team, responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the cost-effective and timely procurement of raw materials and services. The Role The successful candidate will play an important part in managing procurement activities, ensuring that materials and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with production and business requirements while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams. Working closely with Production, Planning, Finance, and Warehouse teams, the Purchasing Manager will help ensure continuity of supply, manage supplier performance, and support continuous improvement within the procurement function. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver purchasing strategies aligned to business objectives Source raw materials and services in a cost-effective, timely manner Build and manage supplier relationships, including negotiation of pricing and contracts Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery metrics Identify and onboard new suppliers to support growth and mitigate risk Collaborate with Production, Planning, Sales, and Finance to ensure material availability and cost control Manage purchase orders and maintain accurate data within ERP systems Analyse market trends, forecasts, and spend data to support decision-making and cost reduction Drive standardisation and continuous improvement across procurement processes, including SOP development Lead and develop purchasing teams, fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement culture Manage inventory levels, stock agreements, and allocation to optimise working capital Support new product launches and strategic materials planning, including film management Deliver cost-saving initiatives and contribute to group-wide procurement strategies and contracts Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards Build strong supplier partnerships to drive innovation, performance, and long-term value Key Requirements Proven experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation techniques. MCIPS qualification or working towards. Good knowledge of inventory management and production planning processes. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments. Experience using ERP or procurement systems. Proactive, reliable, and demonstrates a strong "can-do" attitude. Salary & Benefits A competitive salary of 40,000- 45,000 plus a company car and benefits package is on offer. The role is based in Gainsborough and offers the opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business, where you can play a key role in driving procurement efficiency and supporting a resilient and cost-effective supply chain.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
W Talent is delighted to be partnering with a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging solutions based in Gainsborough. The business supplies innovative, sustainable products to customers across the UK and international markets, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to support procurement activities across its operations. This is a key role within the Supply Chain team, responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the cost-effective and timely procurement of raw materials and services. The Role The successful candidate will play an important part in managing procurement activities, ensuring that materials and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with production and business requirements while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams. Working closely with Production, Planning, Finance, and Warehouse teams, the Purchasing Manager will help ensure continuity of supply, manage supplier performance, and support continuous improvement within the procurement function. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver purchasing strategies aligned to business objectives Source raw materials and services in a cost-effective, timely manner Build and manage supplier relationships, including negotiation of pricing and contracts Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery metrics Identify and onboard new suppliers to support growth and mitigate risk Collaborate with Production, Planning, Sales, and Finance to ensure material availability and cost control Manage purchase orders and maintain accurate data within ERP systems Analyse market trends, forecasts, and spend data to support decision-making and cost reduction Drive standardisation and continuous improvement across procurement processes, including SOP development Lead and develop purchasing teams, fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement culture Manage inventory levels, stock agreements, and allocation to optimise working capital Support new product launches and strategic materials planning, including film management Deliver cost-saving initiatives and contribute to group-wide procurement strategies and contracts Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards Build strong supplier partnerships to drive innovation, performance, and long-term value Key Requirements Proven experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation techniques. MCIPS qualification or working towards. Good knowledge of inventory management and production planning processes. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments. Experience using ERP or procurement systems. Proactive, reliable, and demonstrates a strong "can-do" attitude. Salary & Benefits A competitive salary of 40,000- 45,000 plus a company car and benefits package is on offer. The role is based in Gainsborough and offers the opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business, where you can play a key role in driving procurement efficiency and supporting a resilient and cost-effective supply chain.
The starting salary range for this role is £33,552 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This is a 12-month fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity to cover maternity leave that will end by 31.03.2027. We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Directorate Support Officer to join our Place Directorate. In this role, you will provide flexible, adaptable, and high-quality administrative and finance support across the Directorate, contributing to the smooth running of our services and leadership functions. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.About the Role The Directorate Support Team sits within the Place Operations & Support Service in the Place Directorate which is a large and multifaceted area of the organisation, with responsibilities including facilitating safe and reliable journeys, shaping places for our customers, and delivering sustainability and climate change objectives. The service plays a key role in enabling these priorities through a range of specialist support functions. As part of the team, you will work collaboratively to provide essential services including business support, finance administration, recruitment and induction support and time administration across all six service areas. This role offers a great balance of collaboration and flexibility with the option for some remote working. The role is based at our Merrow, Guildford office but attendance at other Surrey sites can be expected. Key Responsibilities As a Directorate Support Officer, you will: Confident dealing with figures and finance-related information Provide high-quality administrative and finance support across the Directorate Organise and coordinate meetings, events, and diary commitments Undertake finance duties including purchasing and invoicing tasks Collate, update, and maintain key information and records Support hiring managers across all service areas with various HR-related tasks, including recruitment, induction, and training Work flexibly as part of a wider support team to meet collective objectives and deadlines Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Experience using Unit4 or other purchasing systems Excellent Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to learn new software quickly Proven experience delivering high-quality finance and admin support Strong organisational abilities and confidence managing multiple priorities A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to take initiative Exceptional attention to detail The ability to communicate clearly with all levels To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Please describe a time when you had to manage multiple priorities. How did you organise your workload and ensure deadlines were met?How do you maintain accuracy and attention to detail when working with high volumes of data or administrative tasks.Can you describe the steps you would take to raise a Purchase Order, including the key information required before raising one. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high performing team supporting a directorate which delivers real impact for our customers and communities. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team committed to helping the wider directorate achieve its strategic priorities. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19/04/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
The starting salary range for this role is £33,552 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This is a 12-month fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity to cover maternity leave that will end by 31.03.2027. We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Directorate Support Officer to join our Place Directorate. In this role, you will provide flexible, adaptable, and high-quality administrative and finance support across the Directorate, contributing to the smooth running of our services and leadership functions. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.About the Role The Directorate Support Team sits within the Place Operations & Support Service in the Place Directorate which is a large and multifaceted area of the organisation, with responsibilities including facilitating safe and reliable journeys, shaping places for our customers, and delivering sustainability and climate change objectives. The service plays a key role in enabling these priorities through a range of specialist support functions. As part of the team, you will work collaboratively to provide essential services including business support, finance administration, recruitment and induction support and time administration across all six service areas. This role offers a great balance of collaboration and flexibility with the option for some remote working. The role is based at our Merrow, Guildford office but attendance at other Surrey sites can be expected. Key Responsibilities As a Directorate Support Officer, you will: Confident dealing with figures and finance-related information Provide high-quality administrative and finance support across the Directorate Organise and coordinate meetings, events, and diary commitments Undertake finance duties including purchasing and invoicing tasks Collate, update, and maintain key information and records Support hiring managers across all service areas with various HR-related tasks, including recruitment, induction, and training Work flexibly as part of a wider support team to meet collective objectives and deadlines Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Experience using Unit4 or other purchasing systems Excellent Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to learn new software quickly Proven experience delivering high-quality finance and admin support Strong organisational abilities and confidence managing multiple priorities A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to take initiative Exceptional attention to detail The ability to communicate clearly with all levels To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Please describe a time when you had to manage multiple priorities. How did you organise your workload and ensure deadlines were met?How do you maintain accuracy and attention to detail when working with high volumes of data or administrative tasks.Can you describe the steps you would take to raise a Purchase Order, including the key information required before raising one. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high performing team supporting a directorate which delivers real impact for our customers and communities. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team committed to helping the wider directorate achieve its strategic priorities. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19/04/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Do you have a passion for global procurement gained from working within a wholesale Telecoms company with accountability for an annual spend of more than $30 million? Are you capable of driving processes, contract negotiation and man management in a supply-chain environment in this pivotal role for an established international Telecommunications organisation? Our client has a fantastic opportunity to lead their procurement processes and to manage supplier relationships within EMEA & the United States. This is a hybrid role for their London office where you will lead a small team and take accountability for managing end-to-end procurement processes and delivery of procurement services to internal colleagues and departments. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a hands-on role where your excellent collaboration skills will be utilised as you work with internal Product, Sales, Finance and Customer Service departments as well as negotiating with external suppliers and customers. If you have worked within the international Telecoms (preferably Carrier or similar) network connectivity & voice space and have at least 5 years of leading a procurement team and the prospect of having responsibility for the entire procurement function appeals to you, then please apply now. A full job description will be disclosed during the screening process. Other companies may call this role Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Vendor Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Team Leader The ideal candidate has a dynamic personality and thrives in an agile environment and is capable of working across multiple time zones.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Do you have a passion for global procurement gained from working within a wholesale Telecoms company with accountability for an annual spend of more than $30 million? Are you capable of driving processes, contract negotiation and man management in a supply-chain environment in this pivotal role for an established international Telecommunications organisation? Our client has a fantastic opportunity to lead their procurement processes and to manage supplier relationships within EMEA & the United States. This is a hybrid role for their London office where you will lead a small team and take accountability for managing end-to-end procurement processes and delivery of procurement services to internal colleagues and departments. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a hands-on role where your excellent collaboration skills will be utilised as you work with internal Product, Sales, Finance and Customer Service departments as well as negotiating with external suppliers and customers. If you have worked within the international Telecoms (preferably Carrier or similar) network connectivity & voice space and have at least 5 years of leading a procurement team and the prospect of having responsibility for the entire procurement function appeals to you, then please apply now. A full job description will be disclosed during the screening process. Other companies may call this role Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Vendor Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Team Leader The ideal candidate has a dynamic personality and thrives in an agile environment and is capable of working across multiple time zones.
Westminster Communities Of Florida
City Of Westminster, London
Winter Park Towers Westminster Winter Park 1111 South Lakemont Winter Park, FL 32792, USA This role partners closely with the Dining Services Director to lead the dining team, maintain standards, support budgeting and compliance, and drive continuous improvement across all dining venues. The ideal candidate is a hands on leader with a passion for hospitality, teamwork, and resident satisfaction. ASSISTANT DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director of Dining Services to support daily operations and lead exceptional food service experiences. Description Assists Dining Services Director in planning, coordination and implementation of the quality dining program for resident's staff and guests. Oversee the services component of the dining program in all of the dining areas within the community. At the discretion of Administration, the Assistant Dining Service Director may be required to act as the interim Dining Service Director in the event of their absence or vacant position. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Assume the responsibilities of the Department Director in his/her absence. Scheduling staff and organizing the dept. to meet daily dietary needs. Ensures proper equipment operation and that preventive maintenance are met. Schedule training and In-service compliance as needed (IE. 5 Star Server training and Serv Safe certification). Supervises purchasing functions and inventories. Implement, oversee and document sanitation guidelines for all dining services venues. Oversee daily dining service meals to ensure an overall quality resident experience. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Certified Dietary Manager or College Degree in related subject required 5 Years similar experience in a high volume, hospitality oriented and customer service focused environment. Must be Serv safe certified or have the ability to become certified within 90days of date of hire. BENEFITS INCLUDE: Medical Insurance Wellness credit opportunity of $50 per pay period Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Flexible Spending Plans Basic Life & AD&D Insurance - benefit amount is three times annual salary Long Term Disability - premium paid by company Health Advocate - free assistance with resolving healthcare and insurance related issues 403(b) Retirement Plan and Profit-Sharing Plan PTO TIME Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling for employees and their families Tuition Reimbursement Program Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B vaccinations Discounted Meals Tickets at Work - discount pricing on travel and entertainment options IMPORTANT NOTE In alignment with public health best practices WESTMINSTER COMMUNITIES OF FL strongly encourages annual influenza vaccination for all healthcare personnel. Employees may be required to either: Provide documentation of current seasonal influenza vaccination, or Submit a written declination and, if applicable, comply with alternative protective measures (e.g., wearing a surgical mask during flu season). Medical and religious exemptions will be considered. To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) We provide drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Winter Park Towers Westminster Winter Park 1111 South Lakemont Winter Park, FL 32792, USA This role partners closely with the Dining Services Director to lead the dining team, maintain standards, support budgeting and compliance, and drive continuous improvement across all dining venues. The ideal candidate is a hands on leader with a passion for hospitality, teamwork, and resident satisfaction. ASSISTANT DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director of Dining Services to support daily operations and lead exceptional food service experiences. Description Assists Dining Services Director in planning, coordination and implementation of the quality dining program for resident's staff and guests. Oversee the services component of the dining program in all of the dining areas within the community. At the discretion of Administration, the Assistant Dining Service Director may be required to act as the interim Dining Service Director in the event of their absence or vacant position. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Assume the responsibilities of the Department Director in his/her absence. Scheduling staff and organizing the dept. to meet daily dietary needs. Ensures proper equipment operation and that preventive maintenance are met. Schedule training and In-service compliance as needed (IE. 5 Star Server training and Serv Safe certification). Supervises purchasing functions and inventories. Implement, oversee and document sanitation guidelines for all dining services venues. Oversee daily dining service meals to ensure an overall quality resident experience. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Certified Dietary Manager or College Degree in related subject required 5 Years similar experience in a high volume, hospitality oriented and customer service focused environment. Must be Serv safe certified or have the ability to become certified within 90days of date of hire. BENEFITS INCLUDE: Medical Insurance Wellness credit opportunity of $50 per pay period Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Flexible Spending Plans Basic Life & AD&D Insurance - benefit amount is three times annual salary Long Term Disability - premium paid by company Health Advocate - free assistance with resolving healthcare and insurance related issues 403(b) Retirement Plan and Profit-Sharing Plan PTO TIME Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling for employees and their families Tuition Reimbursement Program Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B vaccinations Discounted Meals Tickets at Work - discount pricing on travel and entertainment options IMPORTANT NOTE In alignment with public health best practices WESTMINSTER COMMUNITIES OF FL strongly encourages annual influenza vaccination for all healthcare personnel. Employees may be required to either: Provide documentation of current seasonal influenza vaccination, or Submit a written declination and, if applicable, comply with alternative protective measures (e.g., wearing a surgical mask during flu season). Medical and religious exemptions will be considered. To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) We provide drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Supply Chain Manager to join a growing organisation at a pivotal stage of transformation. This hybrid role requires regular travel between offices in High Wycombe and Wimborne. The Supply Chain Manager is a hands-on, strategic position responsible for leading, developing, and transforming the purchasing and supply chain function across the group. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving purchasing excellence, improving supplier performance, optimising stock, and delivering key system and process improvements. This role is critical to improving product availability, strengthening supplier relationships, and enhancing operational capability across multiple business units. The ideal candidate will have experience using ERP systems, SAP and Excel and will be comfortable managing a portfolio that will be growing to around £9 million by 2029 and hold at least 5 years purchasing experience. It will offer a salary of up to £55,000 dependent on experience plus bonus Key Responsibilities for the Supply Chain Manager role are: Lead the implementation of a new ERP system, ensuring a successful go-live Upgrade and optimise ERP purchasing and stock control processes Design and implement best-in-class purchasing processes across both sales and manufacturing environments Drive supplier performance, cost control, and inventory optimisation Develop and deliver a group-wide purchasing strategy, including strong commercial negotiation Act as a change leader, embedding process discipline and encouraging ERP adoption across the business Initially operate as an individual contributor, with the opportunity to build and lead a team as the function grows Skills required for the Supply Chain Manager role are: Proven experience in a purchasing or supply chain leadership role within an SME environment Experience across both manufacturing and distribution environments (or similar) Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, including implementation or optimisation Experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs), material planning, and purchasing processes Ability to develop and utilise purchasing KPIs and performance dashboards Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision making Benefits: Annual bonus - 10% Death in service 25 days' holiday Health cash plan Hybrid working Supporting CPD This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on supply chain professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is motivated by driving change, improving processes, and building capability from the ground up.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Supply Chain Manager to join a growing organisation at a pivotal stage of transformation. This hybrid role requires regular travel between offices in High Wycombe and Wimborne. The Supply Chain Manager is a hands-on, strategic position responsible for leading, developing, and transforming the purchasing and supply chain function across the group. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving purchasing excellence, improving supplier performance, optimising stock, and delivering key system and process improvements. This role is critical to improving product availability, strengthening supplier relationships, and enhancing operational capability across multiple business units. The ideal candidate will have experience using ERP systems, SAP and Excel and will be comfortable managing a portfolio that will be growing to around £9 million by 2029 and hold at least 5 years purchasing experience. It will offer a salary of up to £55,000 dependent on experience plus bonus Key Responsibilities for the Supply Chain Manager role are: Lead the implementation of a new ERP system, ensuring a successful go-live Upgrade and optimise ERP purchasing and stock control processes Design and implement best-in-class purchasing processes across both sales and manufacturing environments Drive supplier performance, cost control, and inventory optimisation Develop and deliver a group-wide purchasing strategy, including strong commercial negotiation Act as a change leader, embedding process discipline and encouraging ERP adoption across the business Initially operate as an individual contributor, with the opportunity to build and lead a team as the function grows Skills required for the Supply Chain Manager role are: Proven experience in a purchasing or supply chain leadership role within an SME environment Experience across both manufacturing and distribution environments (or similar) Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, including implementation or optimisation Experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs), material planning, and purchasing processes Ability to develop and utilise purchasing KPIs and performance dashboards Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision making Benefits: Annual bonus - 10% Death in service 25 days' holiday Health cash plan Hybrid working Supporting CPD This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on supply chain professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is motivated by driving change, improving processes, and building capability from the ground up.
Procurement & Stock Manager Wellingborough Salary up to £38k Hours - Monday to Friday We are seeking an organised and commercially focused Procurement & Stock Manager to oversee purchasing, supplier management, inventory control, and stock accuracy across the business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a key operational role responsible for ensuring materials, components, and consumables are sourced efficiently, delivered on time, and maintained at optimal stock levels to support ongoing production, and customer delivery schedules. This position would suit someone with strong experience in procurement, stock control, supplier negotiation, and warehouse/yard coordination - ideally within construction materials, manufacturing, glazing, roofing, or a similar trade environment. Duties Source, negotiate and purchase materials, products, and consumables at competitive prices. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. Manage purchase orders, quotations, delivery schedules, and lead times. Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative suppliers where required. Ensure all procurement activity follows internal approval processes. Maintain accurate stock levels across multiple product types, including materials, components, and finished goods. Manage stock forecasting based on production schedules, requirements, and upcoming projects. Conduct regular stock takes, cycle counts and variance investigations. Oversee stock movement, goods-in, goods-out processes, and internal transfers. Ensure correct storage, labelling and safe handling procedures. Work closely with production, commercial and operation teams to ensure materials are available for daily and weekly schedules. Monitor supplier performance, delivery accuracy, and product quality. Resolve delivery issues, product shortages, or damaged stock quickly to minimise disruption. Maintain accurate procurement and stock records within the company's systems. Produce regular reports on stock levels, usage trends, supplier performance, and procurement spend. Maintain audit-ready procurement records and ensure full traceability of materials. Ensure adherence to health & safety, environmental, and quality standards. Support continuous improvement across procurement and stock management processes. The Candidate Previous experience in a procurement, stock control, inventory management or purchasing role ideally within construction, materials or manufacturing, Strong negotiation skills Good understanding of stock control processes and supply chain operations. Confident using MS Excel specifically and MS Office Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Confident communicator both written and verbal with suppliers, internal teams and management. Experience of SAGE would be an advantage, however not essential. A proactive and problem-solving approach. Strong proven commercial awareness and capability Confident working in a fast-paced environment with short lead times. If interested, please apply here, or call Kim to discuss further.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Procurement & Stock Manager Wellingborough Salary up to £38k Hours - Monday to Friday We are seeking an organised and commercially focused Procurement & Stock Manager to oversee purchasing, supplier management, inventory control, and stock accuracy across the business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a key operational role responsible for ensuring materials, components, and consumables are sourced efficiently, delivered on time, and maintained at optimal stock levels to support ongoing production, and customer delivery schedules. This position would suit someone with strong experience in procurement, stock control, supplier negotiation, and warehouse/yard coordination - ideally within construction materials, manufacturing, glazing, roofing, or a similar trade environment. Duties Source, negotiate and purchase materials, products, and consumables at competitive prices. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. Manage purchase orders, quotations, delivery schedules, and lead times. Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative suppliers where required. Ensure all procurement activity follows internal approval processes. Maintain accurate stock levels across multiple product types, including materials, components, and finished goods. Manage stock forecasting based on production schedules, requirements, and upcoming projects. Conduct regular stock takes, cycle counts and variance investigations. Oversee stock movement, goods-in, goods-out processes, and internal transfers. Ensure correct storage, labelling and safe handling procedures. Work closely with production, commercial and operation teams to ensure materials are available for daily and weekly schedules. Monitor supplier performance, delivery accuracy, and product quality. Resolve delivery issues, product shortages, or damaged stock quickly to minimise disruption. Maintain accurate procurement and stock records within the company's systems. Produce regular reports on stock levels, usage trends, supplier performance, and procurement spend. Maintain audit-ready procurement records and ensure full traceability of materials. Ensure adherence to health & safety, environmental, and quality standards. Support continuous improvement across procurement and stock management processes. The Candidate Previous experience in a procurement, stock control, inventory management or purchasing role ideally within construction, materials or manufacturing, Strong negotiation skills Good understanding of stock control processes and supply chain operations. Confident using MS Excel specifically and MS Office Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Confident communicator both written and verbal with suppliers, internal teams and management. Experience of SAGE would be an advantage, however not essential. A proactive and problem-solving approach. Strong proven commercial awareness and capability Confident working in a fast-paced environment with short lead times. If interested, please apply here, or call Kim to discuss further.
Permanent - Full Time 37.5 hours per week working Thursday to Monday (9.30am to 5.00pm) We have an exciting opportunity for a positive, sales-driven, self-motivated, and committed people person to join our team - someone to support the existing sales team in the sale of our beautiful new homes in Hunstanton. Reporting to the Field Sales Manager, you will be responsible for dealing with sales enquiries, maintaining the CRM Sales and Prospect workbench, proactively identifying and achieving sales through the Helping Hands and Part Exchange process and preparing reports as required. You will also be responsible for clients from their initial enquiry through the sales process to legal completion. As our Sales Executive, you will have experience in a customer facing sales role, ideally selling new build homes. You will demonstrate a proven track record of achieving sales and providing excellent customer service, comfortable working under your own initiative. You will work with our customers sensitively and patiently in order to develop trusting relationships which support the whole customer journey and 5 experience in purchasing their new home. Having your own transport and a full driving licence is essential. Benefits Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs Holidays - 26 days (pro-rata) Life Assurance Pension Private medical insurance Ability to purchase additional holiday Access to discount portal Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV Digital GP Employee assistance programme Sharesave scheme As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK's leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects. We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams. The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Permanent - Full Time 37.5 hours per week working Thursday to Monday (9.30am to 5.00pm) We have an exciting opportunity for a positive, sales-driven, self-motivated, and committed people person to join our team - someone to support the existing sales team in the sale of our beautiful new homes in Hunstanton. Reporting to the Field Sales Manager, you will be responsible for dealing with sales enquiries, maintaining the CRM Sales and Prospect workbench, proactively identifying and achieving sales through the Helping Hands and Part Exchange process and preparing reports as required. You will also be responsible for clients from their initial enquiry through the sales process to legal completion. As our Sales Executive, you will have experience in a customer facing sales role, ideally selling new build homes. You will demonstrate a proven track record of achieving sales and providing excellent customer service, comfortable working under your own initiative. You will work with our customers sensitively and patiently in order to develop trusting relationships which support the whole customer journey and 5 experience in purchasing their new home. Having your own transport and a full driving licence is essential. Benefits Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs Holidays - 26 days (pro-rata) Life Assurance Pension Private medical insurance Ability to purchase additional holiday Access to discount portal Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV Digital GP Employee assistance programme Sharesave scheme As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK's leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects. We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams. The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.
GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction & civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable & well established steels construction & civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c.£15M where you will be hands on & supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments. Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning. Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment. Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001. Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services. Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Maintain a Preferred Supplier List including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Effective Cost control, responsible for regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. Developing & maintaining strong supplier relationships, as well as carrying out performance reviews and contractual negotiations. Operational control including managing on/off-hire logs, communicate to commercial any cost creep from extended hire. Effective contract management ensuring all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements including training, accreditations and insurance. Set SLAs, allocate risk and follow company onboarding and renewal process within the management system. Cross-functional integration with the commercial department, working closely with the commercial teams during tender bids development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Attributes: Vast experience as a construction / civils sector buyer, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or similar role carrying out comparable buying duties / tasks. Experience within a construction / civils background, ideally with steels knowledge & experience too. Must be prepared to work 5 days in the Leicestershire office. This buying role could suit someone working as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Sourcing Manager, Product Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager or similar with comparable responsibilities. Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire & parts of the West Midlands. Interviews to take place in April. Apply today!
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction & civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable & well established steels construction & civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c.£15M where you will be hands on & supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments. Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning. Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment. Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001. Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services. Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Maintain a Preferred Supplier List including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Effective Cost control, responsible for regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. Developing & maintaining strong supplier relationships, as well as carrying out performance reviews and contractual negotiations. Operational control including managing on/off-hire logs, communicate to commercial any cost creep from extended hire. Effective contract management ensuring all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements including training, accreditations and insurance. Set SLAs, allocate risk and follow company onboarding and renewal process within the management system. Cross-functional integration with the commercial department, working closely with the commercial teams during tender bids development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Attributes: Vast experience as a construction / civils sector buyer, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or similar role carrying out comparable buying duties / tasks. Experience within a construction / civils background, ideally with steels knowledge & experience too. Must be prepared to work 5 days in the Leicestershire office. This buying role could suit someone working as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Sourcing Manager, Product Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager or similar with comparable responsibilities. Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire & parts of the West Midlands. Interviews to take place in April. Apply today!
Procurement Project Manager 6 - 9 Month Temporary Contract 37 Hour Week Melksham Up to c. 26 Per Hour Are you an experienced Project Manager with a Manufacturing background? Our client is looking to recruit a Procurement Project Manager on a 6 - 9 month temporary contract basis to focus on the delivery and coordination of procurement-related process improvement driven projects. You will be supporting the Procurement function through structured project management, data coordination and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enabling the function, allowing teams to focus on specialist strategic and operational procurement activity while ensuring that time sensitive transformation initiatives are delivered to plan. The mix of responsibilities will flex according to business priorities, maintaining a dynamic and responsive project-based remit. Key Responsibilities Process Improvement Project Management & Reporting Project Delivery & Coordination Lead and coordinate defined procurement process improvement and KPI-related projects in line with approved business cases. Maintain project plans, timelines, trackers and governance materials, ensuring milestones and outcomes are clearly monitored. Coordinate cross functional stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Planning and external suppliers. Provide regular progress updates and escalation where risks to delivery or KPI achievement are identified. Key Project Areas Include: Achieved Lead Time Reduction Coordinate and track supplier communications focused on lead time reduction. Maintain project planner cards and supporting documentation. Execute and control mass SAP updates aligned with approved changes. Digital Supplier Integration Act as local administrative lead to standardise process across commodities. Support supplier onboarding, communication and issue resolution. Interface with internal users in Purchasing to ensure adoption and data usage. Obsolescence Management Refresh and consolidate obsolescence data using available supply chain information. Track items through formal change control processes. Reporting & Data Management Support Digitalisation teams in the development of Procurement automation tools. Develop and maintain project and KPI reports to support management visibility and decision making. Ensure data accuracy and integrity across SAP and associated trackers. Provide structured insight and recommendations based on analysed project data. Qualifications & Experience Proven experience within Project Management and ideally within Manufacturing. Experience in procurement or supply chain a great advantage. Strong analytical and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Proficiency in SAP and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience supporting digital tools and system implementations is desirable. Benefits Opportunity to play a central role in delivering time critical procurement transformation initiatives. Exposure to cross functional and supplier facing projects with tangible KPI impact. Development of project management, digital integration and data driven procurement skills. Contribution to setting foundations for a more lean, digitally enabled procurement function. Thanks for your application! Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their applications. Should you not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.
Apr 08, 2026
Seasonal
Procurement Project Manager 6 - 9 Month Temporary Contract 37 Hour Week Melksham Up to c. 26 Per Hour Are you an experienced Project Manager with a Manufacturing background? Our client is looking to recruit a Procurement Project Manager on a 6 - 9 month temporary contract basis to focus on the delivery and coordination of procurement-related process improvement driven projects. You will be supporting the Procurement function through structured project management, data coordination and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enabling the function, allowing teams to focus on specialist strategic and operational procurement activity while ensuring that time sensitive transformation initiatives are delivered to plan. The mix of responsibilities will flex according to business priorities, maintaining a dynamic and responsive project-based remit. Key Responsibilities Process Improvement Project Management & Reporting Project Delivery & Coordination Lead and coordinate defined procurement process improvement and KPI-related projects in line with approved business cases. Maintain project plans, timelines, trackers and governance materials, ensuring milestones and outcomes are clearly monitored. Coordinate cross functional stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Planning and external suppliers. Provide regular progress updates and escalation where risks to delivery or KPI achievement are identified. Key Project Areas Include: Achieved Lead Time Reduction Coordinate and track supplier communications focused on lead time reduction. Maintain project planner cards and supporting documentation. Execute and control mass SAP updates aligned with approved changes. Digital Supplier Integration Act as local administrative lead to standardise process across commodities. Support supplier onboarding, communication and issue resolution. Interface with internal users in Purchasing to ensure adoption and data usage. Obsolescence Management Refresh and consolidate obsolescence data using available supply chain information. Track items through formal change control processes. Reporting & Data Management Support Digitalisation teams in the development of Procurement automation tools. Develop and maintain project and KPI reports to support management visibility and decision making. Ensure data accuracy and integrity across SAP and associated trackers. Provide structured insight and recommendations based on analysed project data. Qualifications & Experience Proven experience within Project Management and ideally within Manufacturing. Experience in procurement or supply chain a great advantage. Strong analytical and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Proficiency in SAP and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience supporting digital tools and system implementations is desirable. Benefits Opportunity to play a central role in delivering time critical procurement transformation initiatives. Exposure to cross functional and supplier facing projects with tangible KPI impact. Development of project management, digital integration and data driven procurement skills. Contribution to setting foundations for a more lean, digitally enabled procurement function. Thanks for your application! Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their applications. Should you not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.
