Due to continued success and company growth, a global leading manufacturer has a new vacancy for a Senior Buyer. You will be responsible for the procurement of materials & services and developing suppliers to ensure cost effective and efficient supply. Applicants are sought with purchasing experience ideally gained within a manufacturing and/or engineering environment. The Role Lead sourcing and procurement activities for materials and services. Develop and manage suppliers to develop relationships and service. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms to optimise cost savings. Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality standards. Collaborate with internal teams including Engineering, Production and Quality. Work with Management to develop future sourcing strategies. Support cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects. Maintain accurate records and generate reports for procurement performance. The Person Proven experience in a Buyer or similar procurement role within manufacturing or similar sector. Strong negotiation and contract management skills. Thorough understanding of supply chain processes and procurement best practices. Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills. Well organised with the ability to plan and prioritise workload. CIPS qualification (or working towards) is highly desirable.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Due to continued success and company growth, a global leading manufacturer has a new vacancy for a Senior Buyer. You will be responsible for the procurement of materials & services and developing suppliers to ensure cost effective and efficient supply. Applicants are sought with purchasing experience ideally gained within a manufacturing and/or engineering environment. The Role Lead sourcing and procurement activities for materials and services. Develop and manage suppliers to develop relationships and service. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms to optimise cost savings. Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality standards. Collaborate with internal teams including Engineering, Production and Quality. Work with Management to develop future sourcing strategies. Support cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects. Maintain accurate records and generate reports for procurement performance. The Person Proven experience in a Buyer or similar procurement role within manufacturing or similar sector. Strong negotiation and contract management skills. Thorough understanding of supply chain processes and procurement best practices. Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills. Well organised with the ability to plan and prioritise workload. CIPS qualification (or working towards) is highly desirable.
Looking for an opportunity to embark on a merchandising career with an International leader within the fashion industry? An exciting opportunity has arisen within a London based fashion retailer to join them as a merchandising admin assistant (MAA). There are multiple opportunities and they are looking for those who have the desire to thrive and progress. Requirements Have a placement or work experience in a merchandising or allocation role Have high organisational skills and be able to multi task and prioritise Strong numerical, analytical and interpretive skills Have above a grade C at GCSE maths Have recent relevant head office retail experience Have strong IT skills and use of Excel (ability to do v-look ups & pivot tables) Responsibilities Assisting the merchandising department with their administration Supporting with the allocation of stock Liaise with buyers, quality department and contract's manager to identify the status of products Liaising with QC teams to chase gold seals Monitor the progression of stock through the manufacturing cycle in order to achieve delivery dates Tracking sales and stock movements and best sellers Analysing and reporting on stock, markdown, sales, intake and margin for the team. Create purchase orders and support the other merchandisers in PO management As a temp, you will receive a competitive salary rate that is paid on a weekly basis as well as paid holiday and the opportunity to work within a creative and fast-paced retail head office. If you have got what it takes and interested in moving your merchandising career forward, apply today!
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Looking for an opportunity to embark on a merchandising career with an International leader within the fashion industry? An exciting opportunity has arisen within a London based fashion retailer to join them as a merchandising admin assistant (MAA). There are multiple opportunities and they are looking for those who have the desire to thrive and progress. Requirements Have a placement or work experience in a merchandising or allocation role Have high organisational skills and be able to multi task and prioritise Strong numerical, analytical and interpretive skills Have above a grade C at GCSE maths Have recent relevant head office retail experience Have strong IT skills and use of Excel (ability to do v-look ups & pivot tables) Responsibilities Assisting the merchandising department with their administration Supporting with the allocation of stock Liaise with buyers, quality department and contract's manager to identify the status of products Liaising with QC teams to chase gold seals Monitor the progression of stock through the manufacturing cycle in order to achieve delivery dates Tracking sales and stock movements and best sellers Analysing and reporting on stock, markdown, sales, intake and margin for the team. Create purchase orders and support the other merchandisers in PO management As a temp, you will receive a competitive salary rate that is paid on a weekly basis as well as paid holiday and the opportunity to work within a creative and fast-paced retail head office. If you have got what it takes and interested in moving your merchandising career forward, apply today!
Can you help us fix the world's most broken supply chain? The fashion industry produces over 100 billion garments a year. 60% end up in landfill - not because people don't want these clothes, but because the supply chain for getting secondhand fashion from donation to resale is completely offline, manual, and broken. Fleek is fixing this. Our mission is to make secondhand the first choice. We're building the infrastructure powering the global secondhand clothing trade - through a B2B marketplace and the AI systems digitising the supply chain behind it. Through Fleek, vintage stores, online resellers, and retail buyers source graded secondhand inventory directly from wholesalers and rag houses across multiple countries. Our key enabler is FleekSort - an AI model fine-tuned on secondhand fashion - that can grade, price, and categorise items with just a photo, turning what has historically been an opaque and manual trade into a structured, searchable, and tradable global inventory layer. Since 2022, we've saved 9 million items from landfill and tripled in size year-on-year. We've raised $50M from a16z, Y Combinator, Burda Principal Investments, HV Capital, and others, and have recently closed our Series B. Our advisors and private investors include operators behind Depop, Shopify, and Postmates. Today, we serve thousands of resellers and retailers across the UK, Europe, and the US. With the secondhand fashion market projected to reach $350B by 2027, Fleek is building the AI-native operational and financial backbone for secondhand commerce globally. We're looking for people who want to build something that matters - and move fast doing it. Sound good? Keep reading. About the Role This is a Senior Full Stack Engineer role in Fleek's product engineering team, with a frontend lean. You'll report into our CTO, Sanket Agarwal (ex-Google, Postmates), and work embedded with a product manager and designer in a small, senior squad focused on user growth and the core consumer experience. Why This Role Stands Out Fleek is building a social, video-first marketplace where every item is unique, supply is unpredictable, and the buying experience has to work for professional resellers making high-volume purchasing decisions and first-time buyers exploring a market they've never seen before. You will be on our Growth team, rebuilding core user journeys from first principles - the discovery experience, the buying flow, seller onboarding, and the mobile app that's becoming an increasingly critical surface. You'll run your own experiments, interrogate your own data, and ship features that move metrics you can see. When you improve activation by 5%, you'll watch it in the revenue numbers the same week. The platform handles 500,000+ items a month across web and mobile today and million+ by the end of the year, with AI-powered grading and pricing integrated throughout the experience. You'll work across both React (web) and React Native (mobile), and you'll be expected to reach into the backend when the feature demands it. We're looking for a product engineer who thinks about user behaviour, commercial impact, and growth mechanics - and ships fast enough to test their hypotheses. You'll be expected to understand the business problems your code solves - and challenge whether we're solving the right ones. What Makes You a Fleek Full Stack Engineer? Growth-Wired: You think in funnels, activation loops, and conversion rates. You've shipped features that directly moved user acquisition, retention, or revenue - and you can point to the numbers. Design Partner: You work with designers, challenge UX decisions, and suggest improvements based on what you see in the data. You care deeply about how an experience feels. Customer-Focused Thinker: You've built for end users at scale. You understand how technical choices affect customers and the broader product experience. Experiment-Driven: You run A/B tests, track results, and let data inform your decisions. You're not precious about your code - if the experiment says it doesn't work, you move on. Full Stack Mentality: Your strength is the frontend, but you don't stop at the API. If the feature needs a backend change, you make it. If the data model is wrong, you flag it and propose a fix. What You'll Do Own User-Facing Features End-to-End: Take features from problem definition through to production across web and mobile. Own the outcome, not just the output. Your work directly impacts GMV, activation, and retention. Rebuild Core Product Experiences: Redesign and re-engineer key user journeys - from item discovery and search through to the buying flow and post-purchase experience. Ship Growth Experiments: Build, run, and analyse A/B tests that drive user acquisition and activation. Run your own analytics queries, interpret results, and decide what to build next. Build Across Web and Mobile: Work in React (web) and React Native (mobile) to deliver a seamless experience across platforms. The mobile app is an increasingly critical surface and you'll help define its trajectory. Bridge Frontend and Backend: Reach into the Node.js/TypeScript backend when features require it. Extend APIs, improve data layers, and shape the systems behind the UI. Shape UX with Design: Collaborate closely with product and design to define what gets built. Challenge UX decisions with data. Bring technical constraints and opportunities into the design conversation early. Mentor and Elevate: Support more junior engineers through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing. Help establish frontend engineering standards as the team grows. What You Bring 3-6 years of professional frontend or full stack engineering experience. You've shipped consumer-facing products that real people use daily. Strong proficiency in React, with experience or strong interest in React Native. You understand component architecture, state management, and performance optimisation at scale. Backend capability. You're comfortable working in Node.js/TypeScript. You can build an API endpoint, write a database query, and understand how the systems behind the UI work. Data fluency. You can write SQL, set up and interpret experiments, and use metrics to inform product decisions. Consumer tech background. You've worked at a marketplace, social platform, fintech, or consumer product company. You know what it means to build for users at scale, with fast iteration cycles. Product engineering mindset. You can articulate the business problem your code solves. You've worked closely with product and design, and you've made trade-offs that balanced user experience with technical constraints. Startup or scale-up experience. You've worked in environments with fast deployment cycles, evolving requirements, and high ownership. You ship, learn, and iterate. Comfort with ambiguity. You don't need a detailed spec to start moving. You can take a problem statement and turn it into a working feature. AI first 10x-er. You think about your role as a 10x-er through the lens of AI. You've built AI capabilities either in your spare time or in deployment at scale. Nice to Have Experience with growth engineering: experimentation platforms, A/B testing frameworks, funnel optimisation Familiarity with international systems and distributed teams across multiple time zones A genuine excitement for building something from scratch in a category that didn't exist three years ago. This Role Isn't for You If You Want: Pure UI-only work where you never touch business logic or data Detailed specs handed to you before you start - we define problems together A fully remote role - this team works from London 3-4 days a week and collaboration in person is central to how we operate A slow-moving, highly structured environment with long release cycles Narrow specialisation with no cross-stack exposure Ready to build the infrastructure for the world's fastest-growing fashion economy? If you want to work on genuinely hard problems, with a world class team, at a company that's tripling annually - we'd love to hear from you. How We Work Fleek is an in office company. We believe the best work happens when people are together - the quick decisions, the cross functional energy, the ability to solve problems in real time. Most of the team works from our London HQ 3-4 days a week. We're not prescriptive about it. Performance and trust matter more than attendance. For your first six months, we'll ask you to prioritise being in the office - to learn the business, build relationships, and get up to speed. After that, you'll have genuine flexibility to manage your own time. We hire adults and treat them accordingly. The Practicalities Location: London HQ - Heneage Street, E1 (Shoreditch / Aldgate East) Work model: In-office, typically 3-4 days per week. Full-time in the office for your first six months, then genuine flexibility earned through trust and performance. Level: Senior (L5) Stage: Post-Series B, hyper-growth Team: 100+ across London, India, and Pakistan Stack: React, React Native, Node.js, TypeScript Culture: High ownership, non-hierarchical, fast-moving. Founder-led with strong opinions loosely held. . click apply for full job details
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Can you help us fix the world's most broken supply chain? The fashion industry produces over 100 billion garments a year. 60% end up in landfill - not because people don't want these clothes, but because the supply chain for getting secondhand fashion from donation to resale is completely offline, manual, and broken. Fleek is fixing this. Our mission is to make secondhand the first choice. We're building the infrastructure powering the global secondhand clothing trade - through a B2B marketplace and the AI systems digitising the supply chain behind it. Through Fleek, vintage stores, online resellers, and retail buyers source graded secondhand inventory directly from wholesalers and rag houses across multiple countries. Our key enabler is FleekSort - an AI model fine-tuned on secondhand fashion - that can grade, price, and categorise items with just a photo, turning what has historically been an opaque and manual trade into a structured, searchable, and tradable global inventory layer. Since 2022, we've saved 9 million items from landfill and tripled in size year-on-year. We've raised $50M from a16z, Y Combinator, Burda Principal Investments, HV Capital, and others, and have recently closed our Series B. Our advisors and private investors include operators behind Depop, Shopify, and Postmates. Today, we serve thousands of resellers and retailers across the UK, Europe, and the US. With the secondhand fashion market projected to reach $350B by 2027, Fleek is building the AI-native operational and financial backbone for secondhand commerce globally. We're looking for people who want to build something that matters - and move fast doing it. Sound good? Keep reading. About the Role This is a Senior Full Stack Engineer role in Fleek's product engineering team, with a frontend lean. You'll report into our CTO, Sanket Agarwal (ex-Google, Postmates), and work embedded with a product manager and designer in a small, senior squad focused on user growth and the core consumer experience. Why This Role Stands Out Fleek is building a social, video-first marketplace where every item is unique, supply is unpredictable, and the buying experience has to work for professional resellers making high-volume purchasing decisions and first-time buyers exploring a market they've never seen before. You will be on our Growth team, rebuilding core user journeys from first principles - the discovery experience, the buying flow, seller onboarding, and the mobile app that's becoming an increasingly critical surface. You'll run your own experiments, interrogate your own data, and ship features that move metrics you can see. When you improve activation by 5%, you'll watch it in the revenue numbers the same week. The platform handles 500,000+ items a month across web and mobile today and million+ by the end of the year, with AI-powered grading and pricing integrated throughout the experience. You'll work across both React (web) and React Native (mobile), and you'll be expected to reach into the backend when the feature demands it. We're looking for a product engineer who thinks about user behaviour, commercial impact, and growth mechanics - and ships fast enough to test their hypotheses. You'll be expected to understand the business problems your code solves - and challenge whether we're solving the right ones. What Makes You a Fleek Full Stack Engineer? Growth-Wired: You think in funnels, activation loops, and conversion rates. You've shipped features that directly moved user acquisition, retention, or revenue - and you can point to the numbers. Design Partner: You work with designers, challenge UX decisions, and suggest improvements based on what you see in the data. You care deeply about how an experience feels. Customer-Focused Thinker: You've built for end users at scale. You understand how technical choices affect customers and the broader product experience. Experiment-Driven: You run A/B tests, track results, and let data inform your decisions. You're not precious about your code - if the experiment says it doesn't work, you move on. Full Stack Mentality: Your strength is the frontend, but you don't stop at the API. If the feature needs a backend change, you make it. If the data model is wrong, you flag it and propose a fix. What You'll Do Own User-Facing Features End-to-End: Take features from problem definition through to production across web and mobile. Own the outcome, not just the output. Your work directly impacts GMV, activation, and retention. Rebuild Core Product Experiences: Redesign and re-engineer key user journeys - from item discovery and search through to the buying flow and post-purchase experience. Ship Growth Experiments: Build, run, and analyse A/B tests that drive user acquisition and activation. Run your own analytics queries, interpret results, and decide what to build next. Build Across Web and Mobile: Work in React (web) and React Native (mobile) to deliver a seamless experience across platforms. The mobile app is an increasingly critical surface and you'll help define its trajectory. Bridge Frontend and Backend: Reach into the Node.js/TypeScript backend when features require it. Extend APIs, improve data layers, and shape the systems behind the UI. Shape UX with Design: Collaborate closely with product and design to define what gets built. Challenge UX decisions with data. Bring technical constraints and opportunities into the design conversation early. Mentor and Elevate: Support more junior engineers through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing. Help establish frontend engineering standards as the team grows. What You Bring 3-6 years of professional frontend or full stack engineering experience. You've shipped consumer-facing products that real people use daily. Strong proficiency in React, with experience or strong interest in React Native. You understand component architecture, state management, and performance optimisation at scale. Backend capability. You're comfortable working in Node.js/TypeScript. You can build an API endpoint, write a database query, and understand how the systems behind the UI work. Data fluency. You can write SQL, set up and interpret experiments, and use metrics to inform product decisions. Consumer tech background. You've worked at a marketplace, social platform, fintech, or consumer product company. You know what it means to build for users at scale, with fast iteration cycles. Product engineering mindset. You can articulate the business problem your code solves. You've worked closely with product and design, and you've made trade-offs that balanced user experience with technical constraints. Startup or scale-up experience. You've worked in environments with fast deployment cycles, evolving requirements, and high ownership. You ship, learn, and iterate. Comfort with ambiguity. You don't need a detailed spec to start moving. You can take a problem statement and turn it into a working feature. AI first 10x-er. You think about your role as a 10x-er through the lens of AI. You've built AI capabilities either in your spare time or in deployment at scale. Nice to Have Experience with growth engineering: experimentation platforms, A/B testing frameworks, funnel optimisation Familiarity with international systems and distributed teams across multiple time zones A genuine excitement for building something from scratch in a category that didn't exist three years ago. This Role Isn't for You If You Want: Pure UI-only work where you never touch business logic or data Detailed specs handed to you before you start - we define problems together A fully remote role - this team works from London 3-4 days a week and collaboration in person is central to how we operate A slow-moving, highly structured environment with long release cycles Narrow specialisation with no cross-stack exposure Ready to build the infrastructure for the world's fastest-growing fashion economy? If you want to work on genuinely hard problems, with a world class team, at a company that's tripling annually - we'd love to hear from you. How We Work Fleek is an in office company. We believe the best work happens when people are together - the quick decisions, the cross functional energy, the ability to solve problems in real time. Most of the team works from our London HQ 3-4 days a week. We're not prescriptive about it. Performance and trust matter more than attendance. For your first six months, we'll ask you to prioritise being in the office - to learn the business, build relationships, and get up to speed. After that, you'll have genuine flexibility to manage your own time. We hire adults and treat them accordingly. The Practicalities Location: London HQ - Heneage Street, E1 (Shoreditch / Aldgate East) Work model: In-office, typically 3-4 days per week. Full-time in the office for your first six months, then genuine flexibility earned through trust and performance. Level: Senior (L5) Stage: Post-Series B, hyper-growth Team: 100+ across London, India, and Pakistan Stack: React, React Native, Node.js, TypeScript Culture: High ownership, non-hierarchical, fast-moving. Founder-led with strong opinions loosely held. . click apply for full job details
Drive strategic media buying and execution across multiple channels to maximise performance and impact for high-value clients. The Company: One of the largest Independent performance marketing agencies in the world Experts across Retail Media, Market Insights, Paid Media and Streaming/CTV Proprietary Marketing Intelligence Technology 1000+ Employees with Global Offices Impressive roster of Global Enterprise Customers Stock, Insurance, Unlimited Holiday, Remote Work The Role: You'll execute and optimise media investment strategies that deliver measurable outcomes for major client campaigns. Manage end-to-end media plans, from research and planning to execution and performance monitoring. Negotiate media buys and partner relationships to secure competitive terms and maximise ROI. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless campaign delivery and continuous optimisation. Desired Skills and Experience: You're a strategic media professional with strong analytical, negotiation and relationship skills. Experience in media buying or investment within an agency or publisher. Knowledge of media formats/channels - TV, Audio, Display/Programmatic If you feel you have the relevant experience please reply to this advert or email your CV to
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Drive strategic media buying and execution across multiple channels to maximise performance and impact for high-value clients. The Company: One of the largest Independent performance marketing agencies in the world Experts across Retail Media, Market Insights, Paid Media and Streaming/CTV Proprietary Marketing Intelligence Technology 1000+ Employees with Global Offices Impressive roster of Global Enterprise Customers Stock, Insurance, Unlimited Holiday, Remote Work The Role: You'll execute and optimise media investment strategies that deliver measurable outcomes for major client campaigns. Manage end-to-end media plans, from research and planning to execution and performance monitoring. Negotiate media buys and partner relationships to secure competitive terms and maximise ROI. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless campaign delivery and continuous optimisation. Desired Skills and Experience: You're a strategic media professional with strong analytical, negotiation and relationship skills. Experience in media buying or investment within an agency or publisher. Knowledge of media formats/channels - TV, Audio, Display/Programmatic If you feel you have the relevant experience please reply to this advert or email your CV to
318. Zoe is a freelance fashion and textile print designer, with over twenty years experience in the fashion and textiles industry. Based in Essex, a short distance from central London, she is available to hire from her own printing studios, or to work in-house when required. A textile designer needs a good eye for colour and for detail. they create two dimensional designs to be used as repeat used in fashion industry as well as interior design and furnishings. Zoe offers a multi-product textile print, design, and development service for designers, fashion startups, small businesses, high street brands, retailers, and individual clients. Multiple Products. Zoe s work covers surface pattern design for multiple products, including rugs, throws, towels, curtains, upholstery, bespoke wall hangings, soft furnishings, and custom textiles for clothing brands. Whatever your product, your textile print is vitally important to get right. It can really make or break any style or range. The correct print can elevate a simple design from something quite mundane, to something stunning and very commercial. A signature print style can give your brand a strong sense of identity and individuality, when repeated through a range of products and styles. Fashion Prints. Zoe has a solid background in the fashion and textiles industry, having worked on fabric printing for womenswear, childrenswear, and menswear. She has a highly distinctive commercial handwriting, across florals, animal prints, abstracts, vintage, conversational pieces The list goes on. Mood Board Creation. Clients are encouraged to create a mood board to help provide inspiration, focus and direction, as well as to convey their ideas to colleagues and buyers. Mood boards are essential If you are unsure of what direction to develop the prints for your product, or need your ideas focussed.Zoe can help you create a customised mood board based on the clients brief. A mood board may be a seasonal mood board for a range of products, including artwork, colour palettes, sketches, and fabrics. Zoe offers a mood board creation service that can direct and inspire you. She can create a board, based on your own design brief, research new ideas and collate them in an easy to understand format for you. This can either be product driven, such as a motif based on your print for an existing pyjama range, or theme driven, ie, ideas based on a vintage floral. Research. In order to create an effective mood board it is necessary to collect useful information over a period of time.The best textile designers, and creative entrepreneurs need to be constantly collecting examples of interesting and unusual designs from all sorts of sources. This aids in providing inspiration for future design projects. Researching design trends is an essential part of the job. This is an ongoing process. Designs. Once you have created your mood board, and discussed your thoughts with Zoe, you should have a clear idea of what you want, and the direcction you want to take. Zoe will then create a production ready print for you, based on your own ideas and inspirations. Adobe Illustrator And Photoshop. Computer aided design ( CAD) enables textile designers to use their creativity to the fullest. Zoe creates all her print designs on either Adobe Illustrator, or Photoshop. They come in repeat and colour separated layers where possible. Creating A Repeat Design. For a large piece of fabric to be printed continuously and smoothly, the design must be printed using a series of identical repeat tiles that form a seamless overall design. Each tile edge flows into each other tile edge. This can be a very tricky and time consuming process, depending on the complexity of the design. Each tile needs to be checked meticulously to ensure that it repeats flawlessly. All Over Print Design. All-Over-Prints (AOP) is widely used for different types of products, especially in streetwear products such as T shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts, where both front and back are printed, using screen printing, or alternatively, digital or sublimation printing. Direct To Garment Printing. Direct-To-Garment printing (DTG ) is not limited to specific print areas Print Direction. Zoe can discuss with you and advise on print direction and layout. This will definitely effect the look of the garment, but can also dramatically affect the fabric costing. A directional, or one-way print, is where a fabric has a clear up and down to the pattern. In a one way print all motifs face in the same direction. In a non directional fabric, or two-way print, motifs are facing two ways. We can also advise on the layout and spacing of border prints. Colour Separated Layers. For ease of colour change most of our prints have each colour separated, so that it is easy to play around with colour ways, by changing each colour individually. This is important if you are planning on rotary printing your fabric, as each screen will be a separate colour. Using Pantone Colour References. Colours can look very different onscreen to real life, so it is important to ensure that printers have a good reference for the colours you choose. This is where Pantone is essential. Pantone is a colour matching system, developed in 1950. Instead of having to describe to your printer what type of colour you are looking for, you can provide a Pantone code for a very specific colour. This is also important if you want to give the printers Pantone references for the colours you choose. This is normally a good idea, as colours can look very different on screen to real life. This isnt possible in all styles of print, but this will be explained at the beginning of the process where this isnt possible or needed. Scale. Scale is so important for prints, and very easy to get wrong. Zoe will help you decide on the right scale for your product and ensure that the print files reflect this. If you are rotary screen printing she will ensure that your print files are the correct size for the screens. Development Of Bought Prints. Zoe can also help you develop a print you have bought as an idea, or a vintage find into a workable commercial print. Sometimes prints bought from designers are sold as just ideas, but are not actually workable - They are not in a repeat format, or you may have just liked one element of the design, but not the whole look as is. We can offer you a service to take elements of your chosen design and work this into a print for your product, or the design as a whole but make it workable. Creating colour separated and repeat designs takes a a lot longer than just coming up with the idea alone, so often print houses wont include this in the price of the design. Using Vintage Sample Prints. You may have a lovely vintage print that you have bought or sourced and want this developed into a print you can use. This is definitely something we can do for you. A specific vintage print that you would like to reproduce directly Textile Printing Tuition. Zoe offers one-to-one tuition for anyone interested in learning textile print design. Classes can be face to face in Essex, or online via Zoom. How do I become a fabric print designer ? The long way would be to obtain a degree, as most positions require a degree in textile design. A fashion and textiles degree take at least three years to achieve. Many universities will give you the option of a sandwich degree, which would increase the course length to four years. You dont need a degree to become a textile designer. You just need some design talent and a willingness to learn. A potential employer does not really care about your qualifications. They only care about what you can do, and what you can do for them. A good portfolio is far more valuable than a degree. Four Year Degree Course. 175. When I began my
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
318. Zoe is a freelance fashion and textile print designer, with over twenty years experience in the fashion and textiles industry. Based in Essex, a short distance from central London, she is available to hire from her own printing studios, or to work in-house when required. A textile designer needs a good eye for colour and for detail. they create two dimensional designs to be used as repeat used in fashion industry as well as interior design and furnishings. Zoe offers a multi-product textile print, design, and development service for designers, fashion startups, small businesses, high street brands, retailers, and individual clients. Multiple Products. Zoe s work covers surface pattern design for multiple products, including rugs, throws, towels, curtains, upholstery, bespoke wall hangings, soft furnishings, and custom textiles for clothing brands. Whatever your product, your textile print is vitally important to get right. It can really make or break any style or range. The correct print can elevate a simple design from something quite mundane, to something stunning and very commercial. A signature print style can give your brand a strong sense of identity and individuality, when repeated through a range of products and styles. Fashion Prints. Zoe has a solid background in the fashion and textiles industry, having worked on fabric printing for womenswear, childrenswear, and menswear. She has a highly distinctive commercial handwriting, across florals, animal prints, abstracts, vintage, conversational pieces The list goes on. Mood Board Creation. Clients are encouraged to create a mood board to help provide inspiration, focus and direction, as well as to convey their ideas to colleagues and buyers. Mood boards are essential If you are unsure of what direction to develop the prints for your product, or need your ideas focussed.Zoe can help you create a customised mood board based on the clients brief. A mood board may be a seasonal mood board for a range of products, including artwork, colour palettes, sketches, and fabrics. Zoe offers a mood board creation service that can direct and inspire you. She can create a board, based on your own design brief, research new ideas and collate them in an easy to understand format for you. This can either be product driven, such as a motif based on your print for an existing pyjama range, or theme driven, ie, ideas based on a vintage floral. Research. In order to create an effective mood board it is necessary to collect useful information over a period of time.The best textile designers, and creative entrepreneurs need to be constantly collecting examples of interesting and unusual designs from all sorts of sources. This aids in providing inspiration for future design projects. Researching design trends is an essential part of the job. This is an ongoing process. Designs. Once you have created your mood board, and discussed your thoughts with Zoe, you should have a clear idea of what you want, and the direcction you want to take. Zoe will then create a production ready print for you, based on your own ideas and inspirations. Adobe Illustrator And Photoshop. Computer aided design ( CAD) enables textile designers to use their creativity to the fullest. Zoe creates all her print designs on either Adobe Illustrator, or Photoshop. They come in repeat and colour separated layers where possible. Creating A Repeat Design. For a large piece of fabric to be printed continuously and smoothly, the design must be printed using a series of identical repeat tiles that form a seamless overall design. Each tile edge flows into each other tile edge. This can be a very tricky and time consuming process, depending on the complexity of the design. Each tile needs to be checked meticulously to ensure that it repeats flawlessly. All Over Print Design. All-Over-Prints (AOP) is widely used for different types of products, especially in streetwear products such as T shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts, where both front and back are printed, using screen printing, or alternatively, digital or sublimation printing. Direct To Garment Printing. Direct-To-Garment printing (DTG ) is not limited to specific print areas Print Direction. Zoe can discuss with you and advise on print direction and layout. This will definitely effect the look of the garment, but can also dramatically affect the fabric costing. A directional, or one-way print, is where a fabric has a clear up and down to the pattern. In a one way print all motifs face in the same direction. In a non directional fabric, or two-way print, motifs are facing two ways. We can also advise on the layout and spacing of border prints. Colour Separated Layers. For ease of colour change most of our prints have each colour separated, so that it is easy to play around with colour ways, by changing each colour individually. This is important if you are planning on rotary printing your fabric, as each screen will be a separate colour. Using Pantone Colour References. Colours can look very different onscreen to real life, so it is important to ensure that printers have a good reference for the colours you choose. This is where Pantone is essential. Pantone is a colour matching system, developed in 1950. Instead of having to describe to your printer what type of colour you are looking for, you can provide a Pantone code for a very specific colour. This is also important if you want to give the printers Pantone references for the colours you choose. This is normally a good idea, as colours can look very different on screen to real life. This isnt possible in all styles of print, but this will be explained at the beginning of the process where this isnt possible or needed. Scale. Scale is so important for prints, and very easy to get wrong. Zoe will help you decide on the right scale for your product and ensure that the print files reflect this. If you are rotary screen printing she will ensure that your print files are the correct size for the screens. Development Of Bought Prints. Zoe can also help you develop a print you have bought as an idea, or a vintage find into a workable commercial print. Sometimes prints bought from designers are sold as just ideas, but are not actually workable - They are not in a repeat format, or you may have just liked one element of the design, but not the whole look as is. We can offer you a service to take elements of your chosen design and work this into a print for your product, or the design as a whole but make it workable. Creating colour separated and repeat designs takes a a lot longer than just coming up with the idea alone, so often print houses wont include this in the price of the design. Using Vintage Sample Prints. You may have a lovely vintage print that you have bought or sourced and want this developed into a print you can use. This is definitely something we can do for you. A specific vintage print that you would like to reproduce directly Textile Printing Tuition. Zoe offers one-to-one tuition for anyone interested in learning textile print design. Classes can be face to face in Essex, or online via Zoom. How do I become a fabric print designer ? The long way would be to obtain a degree, as most positions require a degree in textile design. A fashion and textiles degree take at least three years to achieve. Many universities will give you the option of a sandwich degree, which would increase the course length to four years. You dont need a degree to become a textile designer. You just need some design talent and a willingness to learn. A potential employer does not really care about your qualifications. They only care about what you can do, and what you can do for them. A good portfolio is far more valuable than a degree. Four Year Degree Course. 175. When I began my
Purchasing Manager CO Manufacturing Wakefield Competitive Salary + Benefits Mon Fri, 40 hours a week Benefits : 25 days Holiday + Bank Hols Health cash plan Pension Scheme Monthly Employee value awards up to £75 Personal development programmes through courses and training Free parking About us: CO Manufacturing is the manufacturing hub of the £60 million turn over Conservatory Outlet Group, producing high-quality windows, doors, and conservatory roofs for a network of leading home improvement retailers, new build sites and trade businesses across the UK. Based in Wakefield, we combine advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship to deliver exceptional products that help homeowners transform their living spaces. Our success is built on teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to quality at every stage of the process from design and production through to delivery. We re proud to invest in our people, offering hands-on training, career development, and the opportunity to grow within a business that values hard work and new ideas. About the Role: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced buyer to develop and drive supplier performance, cost, and effective delivery through improving suppler relationships. You will work closely and manage the heads of different departments to ensure a well-stocked manufacturing operation across the manufacturing operation. Other responsibilities include: Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures, order accuracy, and supplier delivery schedules. Set up new suppliers and products, maintaining accurate product codes, costs, and descriptions. Check and confirm order prices, and investigate any discrepancies or delays in stock deliveries. Negotiate and support Senior Managers in securing the best prices for orders. Collaborate with suppliers, build strong relationships, and maintain accurate records in our in-house system. Train and support the team to improve skills and ensure department KPIs are met. Work closely with the Quality department to monitor and resolve service quality issues. What we are looking for: Proven experience as a Buyer/Purchasing Manager in the window manufacturing or similar industry. Experience line managing staff. Background in establishing a successful supplier base and ensuring a well-stocked manufacturing operation. Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with current suppliers and able to negotiate with these regarding prices. The ability to identify and implement new ways of working to alleviate duplication, streamline systems and processes and achieve cost efficiencies. Excellent financial and commercial acumen. Good understanding of Microsoft Office and purchasing/supply online software. How to apply: Ready to start your career with us? Apply with your CV Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Purchasing Manager CO Manufacturing Wakefield Competitive Salary + Benefits Mon Fri, 40 hours a week Benefits : 25 days Holiday + Bank Hols Health cash plan Pension Scheme Monthly Employee value awards up to £75 Personal development programmes through courses and training Free parking About us: CO Manufacturing is the manufacturing hub of the £60 million turn over Conservatory Outlet Group, producing high-quality windows, doors, and conservatory roofs for a network of leading home improvement retailers, new build sites and trade businesses across the UK. Based in Wakefield, we combine advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship to deliver exceptional products that help homeowners transform their living spaces. Our success is built on teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to quality at every stage of the process from design and production through to delivery. We re proud to invest in our people, offering hands-on training, career development, and the opportunity to grow within a business that values hard work and new ideas. About the Role: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced buyer to develop and drive supplier performance, cost, and effective delivery through improving suppler relationships. You will work closely and manage the heads of different departments to ensure a well-stocked manufacturing operation across the manufacturing operation. Other responsibilities include: Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures, order accuracy, and supplier delivery schedules. Set up new suppliers and products, maintaining accurate product codes, costs, and descriptions. Check and confirm order prices, and investigate any discrepancies or delays in stock deliveries. Negotiate and support Senior Managers in securing the best prices for orders. Collaborate with suppliers, build strong relationships, and maintain accurate records in our in-house system. Train and support the team to improve skills and ensure department KPIs are met. Work closely with the Quality department to monitor and resolve service quality issues. What we are looking for: Proven experience as a Buyer/Purchasing Manager in the window manufacturing or similar industry. Experience line managing staff. Background in establishing a successful supplier base and ensuring a well-stocked manufacturing operation. Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with current suppliers and able to negotiate with these regarding prices. The ability to identify and implement new ways of working to alleviate duplication, streamline systems and processes and achieve cost efficiencies. Excellent financial and commercial acumen. Good understanding of Microsoft Office and purchasing/supply online software. How to apply: Ready to start your career with us? Apply with your CV Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Location: London (Hybrid), 50-60% of time spent with prospects Reports to: Head of Business Development Role Purpose This role exists to unlock new revenue growth by opening doors, creating new conversations, and landing high value opportunities across priority sectors. You will be our frontline T-shaped deal maker, a commercially sharp, endlessly curious hunter who thrives on time with clients and converting conversations into pipeline. You bring a black book of senior contacts, energy, pace, and the hunger to make things happen. Your mission is simple: Find opportunity create opportunity win opportunity. Why This Role Matters Growth depends on high impact hunters who can: Spot whitespace before the market does Build relationships that create multi year value Bring the client's full suite of capabilities into new buying points Ignite commercial momentum sector by sector This role is pivotal in net new revenue generation and sector penetration. Key Responsibilities 1. Sector Hunting & Opportunity Creation Build and execute a clear sector specific hunting plan (e.g. Retail, Tech, FMCG, FS, Media, etc. - Sectors are TBC, dependent upon experience in these sectors). Identify, map and target high value accounts, using your black book and deep network. Convert cold relationships into warm conversations through outreach, networking, events and referrals. Reactivate dormant or lapsed accounts with strong revenue potential. Stay ahead of sector dynamics, identifying early signals that open new buying points. 2. Client Engagement & Discovery Spend extensive time in market, meeting senior decision makers, immersing yourself in client challenges through face to face and online meetings. Lead discovery conversations to uncover tensions, opportunities and growth barriers. Bring back sharp, actionable intel to the Business Development team, marketing, domains and leadership. Represent the client with credibility, energy and authentic enthusiasm. 3. Pipeline Ownership & Deal Progression Own your pipeline end to end - opportunity creation, qualification, sales strategy and progression. Partner with Orchestration Team (Converters/Programme Design) and Big Pitch (where necessary) on proposals and pitches; hand over warm opportunities smoothly, following our Business Development sales process best practice guidelines. Maintain forecasting accuracy and CRM discipline. Track outreach activity, conversion rates, and lead gen performance. 4. Cross company Leadership & Internal Collaboration Work with Domain, Marketing, Thought Leadership and Business Development colleagues to shape compelling sector relevant narratives. Drive participation in sector events, campaigns and growth initiatives. Collaborate closely with SDRs and other hunters to maximise speed to market. Contribute to a high performance, supportive Business Development culture. What You'll Bring Commercial DNA A proven track record of landing new logos, levering cross-sell opportunities and building multi million pound pipelines in B2B services (insights, consulting, data, tech, media or related). Strong understanding of at least one sector, with the agility to work agnostically across all. Experience navigating complex organisations, buying groups and commercial processes. The Hunter Mindset You are hungry - motivated by outcomes, winning and pace. You are curious - obsessed with learning clients' worlds and uncovering problems.You are fearlessly client facing - happiest when in conversation, not behind a laptop. You are tenacious - never shy about outreach, follow up, and maintaining contact momentum. You are approachable - never afraid to approach prospects at events, conferences and networking opportunities. Your Network A meaningful black book of senior level relationships that can open doors quickly. Gravitas and credibility to influence C suite and senior buyers. Skills & Capabilities Strong storytelling and value proposition crafting abilities. Ability to quickly understand and translate our solutions for new audiences. Excellent collaboration and influencing across BD, CPs, Domains, Strategy, and Marketing. Strong organisational discipline in CRM, pipeline hygiene, and reporting. Behaviours Aligned to Success Factors Purposeful Collaboration - partnering across teams to win. Growth Mindset - continually improving outreach, sector knowledge and hit rate. Flourish - bringing energy, positivity and pace to Business Development and to the wider business. What This Role Is Not Not project delivery or ongoing client management. Not proposal ownership (sits with Orchestration Team - Converters / Programme Design). Not solution development or operational oversight.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Location: London (Hybrid), 50-60% of time spent with prospects Reports to: Head of Business Development Role Purpose This role exists to unlock new revenue growth by opening doors, creating new conversations, and landing high value opportunities across priority sectors. You will be our frontline T-shaped deal maker, a commercially sharp, endlessly curious hunter who thrives on time with clients and converting conversations into pipeline. You bring a black book of senior contacts, energy, pace, and the hunger to make things happen. Your mission is simple: Find opportunity create opportunity win opportunity. Why This Role Matters Growth depends on high impact hunters who can: Spot whitespace before the market does Build relationships that create multi year value Bring the client's full suite of capabilities into new buying points Ignite commercial momentum sector by sector This role is pivotal in net new revenue generation and sector penetration. Key Responsibilities 1. Sector Hunting & Opportunity Creation Build and execute a clear sector specific hunting plan (e.g. Retail, Tech, FMCG, FS, Media, etc. - Sectors are TBC, dependent upon experience in these sectors). Identify, map and target high value accounts, using your black book and deep network. Convert cold relationships into warm conversations through outreach, networking, events and referrals. Reactivate dormant or lapsed accounts with strong revenue potential. Stay ahead of sector dynamics, identifying early signals that open new buying points. 2. Client Engagement & Discovery Spend extensive time in market, meeting senior decision makers, immersing yourself in client challenges through face to face and online meetings. Lead discovery conversations to uncover tensions, opportunities and growth barriers. Bring back sharp, actionable intel to the Business Development team, marketing, domains and leadership. Represent the client with credibility, energy and authentic enthusiasm. 3. Pipeline Ownership & Deal Progression Own your pipeline end to end - opportunity creation, qualification, sales strategy and progression. Partner with Orchestration Team (Converters/Programme Design) and Big Pitch (where necessary) on proposals and pitches; hand over warm opportunities smoothly, following our Business Development sales process best practice guidelines. Maintain forecasting accuracy and CRM discipline. Track outreach activity, conversion rates, and lead gen performance. 4. Cross company Leadership & Internal Collaboration Work with Domain, Marketing, Thought Leadership and Business Development colleagues to shape compelling sector relevant narratives. Drive participation in sector events, campaigns and growth initiatives. Collaborate closely with SDRs and other hunters to maximise speed to market. Contribute to a high performance, supportive Business Development culture. What You'll Bring Commercial DNA A proven track record of landing new logos, levering cross-sell opportunities and building multi million pound pipelines in B2B services (insights, consulting, data, tech, media or related). Strong understanding of at least one sector, with the agility to work agnostically across all. Experience navigating complex organisations, buying groups and commercial processes. The Hunter Mindset You are hungry - motivated by outcomes, winning and pace. You are curious - obsessed with learning clients' worlds and uncovering problems.You are fearlessly client facing - happiest when in conversation, not behind a laptop. You are tenacious - never shy about outreach, follow up, and maintaining contact momentum. You are approachable - never afraid to approach prospects at events, conferences and networking opportunities. Your Network A meaningful black book of senior level relationships that can open doors quickly. Gravitas and credibility to influence C suite and senior buyers. Skills & Capabilities Strong storytelling and value proposition crafting abilities. Ability to quickly understand and translate our solutions for new audiences. Excellent collaboration and influencing across BD, CPs, Domains, Strategy, and Marketing. Strong organisational discipline in CRM, pipeline hygiene, and reporting. Behaviours Aligned to Success Factors Purposeful Collaboration - partnering across teams to win. Growth Mindset - continually improving outreach, sector knowledge and hit rate. Flourish - bringing energy, positivity and pace to Business Development and to the wider business. What This Role Is Not Not project delivery or ongoing client management. Not proposal ownership (sits with Orchestration Team - Converters / Programme Design). Not solution development or operational oversight.
Buyer Redditch Full-Time, Permanent An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Buyer to join its supply chain team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive procurement professional to take ownership of supplier relationships and play a key role in supporting business operations. The Role You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of materials and services. Working closely with internal teams, you will help drive efficiency, maintain supplier performance, and support overall operational success. Key Responsibilities Raise and manage purchase orders in line with business requirements Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships Monitor supplier performance and address any delivery or quality issues Proactively expedite orders to ensure continuity of supply Support cost reduction initiatives through negotiation and supplier benchmarking Work cross-functionally to ensure effective coordination across departments Ensure accurate data management within internal systems What We're Looking For Previous experience in a Buyer / Purchasing role Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Experience working with ERP or similar systems Good organisational and problem-solving abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Pension scheme Generous holiday allowance Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for development and progression ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Buyer Redditch Full-Time, Permanent An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Buyer to join its supply chain team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive procurement professional to take ownership of supplier relationships and play a key role in supporting business operations. The Role You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of materials and services. Working closely with internal teams, you will help drive efficiency, maintain supplier performance, and support overall operational success. Key Responsibilities Raise and manage purchase orders in line with business requirements Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships Monitor supplier performance and address any delivery or quality issues Proactively expedite orders to ensure continuity of supply Support cost reduction initiatives through negotiation and supplier benchmarking Work cross-functionally to ensure effective coordination across departments Ensure accurate data management within internal systems What We're Looking For Previous experience in a Buyer / Purchasing role Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Experience working with ERP or similar systems Good organisational and problem-solving abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Pension scheme Generous holiday allowance Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for development and progression ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Reapit - Who are we? Reapit is the original, end-to-end business technology provider for estate agencies of all sizes. We've been helping sales and lettings agents to build relationships and grow their businesses for more than 25 years. Our technology connects property professionals in Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand with buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords to power the relationships that change lives. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Reapit's market-leading technology product suite provides estate and lettings agents with powerful tools covering lead generation, sales, lettings, property management, block management, client accounts, key management and analytics, underpinned by a robust, security infrastructure. Worldwide, Reapit technology is used by over 78,000 agents in more than 15,000 branches, with over a million properties under management; enabling them to run their businesses, identify opportunities for growth, manage their properties, collect rent, communicate with their clients, and deliver an outstanding customer experience, every time. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Customer Success Team Manager, you'll be involved in: Identify, develop and maintain a unique understanding and working relationship with each customer within a set portfolio. Support and take ownership of a portfolio of assigned customers, providing them with a single point of accountability Work together with the Customer Success team and the wider business to ensure Customers receive a fully aligned service and that they benefit from a cohesive and valuable service Support Customer service excellence through regular meetings and calls, ensuring SLAs are consistently met and Customer expectations are exceeded at every opportunity, in order to maintain Customer retention along with outstanding Customer Satisfaction scores Support the Head of Customer Success in the delivery of department objectives, thus ensuring effective delivery of key strategic items for both our Customers and Reapit Demonstrate model behaviours and a focus on excellence to develop strategies that drive Customer satisfaction levels Pro actively identify Customers' present and future needs and manage delivery expectations of these Monitor Customer data and product utilisation to ensure that our business can meet Customer demands and allow us to factor for any additional resource where required Identify upsell opportunities through consultation to solve Customer business needs and ensure Reapit maximises on additional revenue streams Ensure retention of existing business to keep in line with the Company's strategy and revenue forecasts and maintain market share Document Customer calls and meetings using directed toolset in line with Customer Engagement model Who we're looking for At Reapit, we prioritise hiring individuals who share our values and possess the right attitudes and behaviours for success. Whilst some of the listed requirements may be important, don't worry if you don't meet all of them, we'd still like to hear from you. Minimum 5 years spent in estate agency or prop-tech Comfortable managing complex stakeholder groups, including senior decision makers Confident working with data to tell a story, shape decisions and influence outcomes Strong commercial awareness with the ability to spot upsell/cross sell opportunities and drive account growth Experience navigating product feedback loops - capturing insights, validating themes and partnering with Product to shape the roadmap Ability to manage tricky situations with calm, clarity and a solutions first mindset Experience leading customer facing initiatives such as user groups or webinars What your impact and success looks like As a Reapit Customer Success Manager we expect your success and impact in the early stages of your career with us to look something like this: Within 1 month: Build a solid understanding of our full product suite and the solutions we offer Get to grips with our internal processes and be well underway with our learning programme Be familiar with our internal processes and at an advanced stage through our internal learning system Within 3 months: Take ownership of your own customer portfolio Run a user group or webinar, showcasing how end users can get the most from our products Understand the team's quarterly objectives and actively contribute towards them Within 6 months: Show strong relationship building across your customer portfolio, supported by clear account plans for each customer Demonstrate real added value through your product knowledge and the outcomes you've driven Display the right level of analytical ability to gather data, produce insights and recommend meaningful solutions What's in it for you? We're offering the chance to really make a difference here at Reapit and the opportunity for personal growth is very real. You'll feel part of a special team. You can expect a highly competitive salary and some great benefits, including: 5.5% employer pension contribution 20 days annual leave (plus a day for your birthday) increasing by a day for every year worked (capped at 24 days) Business permitting, we're closed over Christmas, to give you time back to your friends and family Formal and in house training for your L&D plus access to Go1 - the worlds largest online learning library Health benefits including Gym Flex, annual flu vaccinations and many others Season ticket loan Regular local and companywide social events including Tucker Thursday - mouth watering cuisine delivered straight to the office doors once a month! Opportunity to participate in retail benefits and savings via our Benefits partner, Zest! Don't tick all the boxes? Neither do we We care about our industry and want it to become a more inclusive and diverse place to work. So, we're driven by hiring not only by experience and relevance for the role but by sharing our values and the right attitudes and behaviours for success. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity through attracting and retaining a complementary team of employees and building an inclusive environment for all. We feel we have an empowering environment where everyone is supported and respected, and we want you to feel this too. We welcome new ideas, thinking and approaches, whilst listening to all our employees.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Reapit - Who are we? Reapit is the original, end-to-end business technology provider for estate agencies of all sizes. We've been helping sales and lettings agents to build relationships and grow their businesses for more than 25 years. Our technology connects property professionals in Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand with buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords to power the relationships that change lives. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Reapit's market-leading technology product suite provides estate and lettings agents with powerful tools covering lead generation, sales, lettings, property management, block management, client accounts, key management and analytics, underpinned by a robust, security infrastructure. Worldwide, Reapit technology is used by over 78,000 agents in more than 15,000 branches, with over a million properties under management; enabling them to run their businesses, identify opportunities for growth, manage their properties, collect rent, communicate with their clients, and deliver an outstanding customer experience, every time. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Customer Success Team Manager, you'll be involved in: Identify, develop and maintain a unique understanding and working relationship with each customer within a set portfolio. Support and take ownership of a portfolio of assigned customers, providing them with a single point of accountability Work together with the Customer Success team and the wider business to ensure Customers receive a fully aligned service and that they benefit from a cohesive and valuable service Support Customer service excellence through regular meetings and calls, ensuring SLAs are consistently met and Customer expectations are exceeded at every opportunity, in order to maintain Customer retention along with outstanding Customer Satisfaction scores Support the Head of Customer Success in the delivery of department objectives, thus ensuring effective delivery of key strategic items for both our Customers and Reapit Demonstrate model behaviours and a focus on excellence to develop strategies that drive Customer satisfaction levels Pro actively identify Customers' present and future needs and manage delivery expectations of these Monitor Customer data and product utilisation to ensure that our business can meet Customer demands and allow us to factor for any additional resource where required Identify upsell opportunities through consultation to solve Customer business needs and ensure Reapit maximises on additional revenue streams Ensure retention of existing business to keep in line with the Company's strategy and revenue forecasts and maintain market share Document Customer calls and meetings using directed toolset in line with Customer Engagement model Who we're looking for At Reapit, we prioritise hiring individuals who share our values and possess the right attitudes and behaviours for success. Whilst some of the listed requirements may be important, don't worry if you don't meet all of them, we'd still like to hear from you. Minimum 5 years spent in estate agency or prop-tech Comfortable managing complex stakeholder groups, including senior decision makers Confident working with data to tell a story, shape decisions and influence outcomes Strong commercial awareness with the ability to spot upsell/cross sell opportunities and drive account growth Experience navigating product feedback loops - capturing insights, validating themes and partnering with Product to shape the roadmap Ability to manage tricky situations with calm, clarity and a solutions first mindset Experience leading customer facing initiatives such as user groups or webinars What your impact and success looks like As a Reapit Customer Success Manager we expect your success and impact in the early stages of your career with us to look something like this: Within 1 month: Build a solid understanding of our full product suite and the solutions we offer Get to grips with our internal processes and be well underway with our learning programme Be familiar with our internal processes and at an advanced stage through our internal learning system Within 3 months: Take ownership of your own customer portfolio Run a user group or webinar, showcasing how end users can get the most from our products Understand the team's quarterly objectives and actively contribute towards them Within 6 months: Show strong relationship building across your customer portfolio, supported by clear account plans for each customer Demonstrate real added value through your product knowledge and the outcomes you've driven Display the right level of analytical ability to gather data, produce insights and recommend meaningful solutions What's in it for you? We're offering the chance to really make a difference here at Reapit and the opportunity for personal growth is very real. You'll feel part of a special team. You can expect a highly competitive salary and some great benefits, including: 5.5% employer pension contribution 20 days annual leave (plus a day for your birthday) increasing by a day for every year worked (capped at 24 days) Business permitting, we're closed over Christmas, to give you time back to your friends and family Formal and in house training for your L&D plus access to Go1 - the worlds largest online learning library Health benefits including Gym Flex, annual flu vaccinations and many others Season ticket loan Regular local and companywide social events including Tucker Thursday - mouth watering cuisine delivered straight to the office doors once a month! Opportunity to participate in retail benefits and savings via our Benefits partner, Zest! Don't tick all the boxes? Neither do we We care about our industry and want it to become a more inclusive and diverse place to work. So, we're driven by hiring not only by experience and relevance for the role but by sharing our values and the right attitudes and behaviours for success. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity through attracting and retaining a complementary team of employees and building an inclusive environment for all. We feel we have an empowering environment where everyone is supported and respected, and we want you to feel this too. We welcome new ideas, thinking and approaches, whilst listening to all our employees.
Logistics & Purchasing Assistant Location: Birmingham - Hybrid - 2 days WFH and 3 days office Job Type: Full-time About the Role My client a growing B2B Technology distributor based in Birmingham are looking for a highly organised and proactive Logistics & Purchasing Assistant to support smooth day to day operations across logistics, purchasing, customer service, and supplier management. In this role, you'll be a key link between customers, suppliers, couriers, and internal teams - helping to keep operations on track, documents accurate, and queries resolved efficiently. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem solving, and have excellent communication skills, this is a great opportunity to develop within a busy and collaborative operations team. Key Responsibilities Manage the customer returns inbox and process all new and existing returns Arrange collections, complete customs documentation, provide customer updates, and issue credit notes Track and follow up on outstanding returns to ensure timely completion Process and monitor direct orders and maintain accurate tracking information Raise supplier returns and liaise with vendors regarding next steps Handle vendor RMA and warranty enquiries Log and follow up on courier issues, including LOAs, tracers, and exceptions Collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues quickly and professionally Respond to customer and vendor enquiries via phone and email Organise, manage, and chase demo stock returns Support logistics activities including imports/exports, booking deliveries, raising claims, and completing customs declarations Conduct supplier searches for indirect vendors Raise and manage back to back purchase orders Provide stock availability information across all product categories Offer administrative support to buyers, including managing ETAs, raising bids/deal registrations, and general operational tasks Skills & Experience Understanding of logistics and supply chain processes (orders, returns, deliveries, imports/exports) Familiarity with customer service principles Experience using IMS, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Awareness of procurement and purchasing processe Strong administrative skills and ability to manage documentation accurately Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to navigate multiple systems confidently Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively Proactive and able to take ownership of tasks High attention to detail Strong problem solving abilities Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Logistics & Purchasing Assistant Location: Birmingham - Hybrid - 2 days WFH and 3 days office Job Type: Full-time About the Role My client a growing B2B Technology distributor based in Birmingham are looking for a highly organised and proactive Logistics & Purchasing Assistant to support smooth day to day operations across logistics, purchasing, customer service, and supplier management. In this role, you'll be a key link between customers, suppliers, couriers, and internal teams - helping to keep operations on track, documents accurate, and queries resolved efficiently. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem solving, and have excellent communication skills, this is a great opportunity to develop within a busy and collaborative operations team. Key Responsibilities Manage the customer returns inbox and process all new and existing returns Arrange collections, complete customs documentation, provide customer updates, and issue credit notes Track and follow up on outstanding returns to ensure timely completion Process and monitor direct orders and maintain accurate tracking information Raise supplier returns and liaise with vendors regarding next steps Handle vendor RMA and warranty enquiries Log and follow up on courier issues, including LOAs, tracers, and exceptions Collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues quickly and professionally Respond to customer and vendor enquiries via phone and email Organise, manage, and chase demo stock returns Support logistics activities including imports/exports, booking deliveries, raising claims, and completing customs declarations Conduct supplier searches for indirect vendors Raise and manage back to back purchase orders Provide stock availability information across all product categories Offer administrative support to buyers, including managing ETAs, raising bids/deal registrations, and general operational tasks Skills & Experience Understanding of logistics and supply chain processes (orders, returns, deliveries, imports/exports) Familiarity with customer service principles Experience using IMS, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Awareness of procurement and purchasing processe Strong administrative skills and ability to manage documentation accurately Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to navigate multiple systems confidently Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively Proactive and able to take ownership of tasks High attention to detail Strong problem solving abilities Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
A Buyer (6-Month FTC) is sought to join a well-established engineering organisation in Bedford, Bedfordshire, supporting the purchasing function and ensuring the timely supply of materials to meet production demands. The Buyer, Bedford, Bedfordshire, will be expected to work closely with the Purchasing Manager and wider business to source materials, manage supplier relationships, and control orders from placement through to on-time delivery. This role involves MRP-driven purchasing, supplier negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production teams. Responsibilities include: Manage new and existing suppliers to source high-quality materials delivered on time and within target pricing. Review Bills of Materials for new orders and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve any issues. Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers into the approved supplier list. Run MRP processes to generate material requirements and purchasing demand. Obtain quotations from suppliers for price and lead time. Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms to meet purchasing targets. Raise and place purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with requirements. Ensure supplier order confirmations meet agreed price, lead time, and quantity. Expedite supplier deliveries to ensure on-time supply of materials. Manage supplier non-conformances in collaboration with internal teams. Support production teams with material-related queries and supply chain issues. Maintain accurate supplier records and approved supplier lists. Carry out purchasing activities driven by engineering changes. Undertake additional duties as required in line with business objectives. Key skills & experience: CIPS Level 3-4 qualification or equivalent experience. Previous experience in a purchasing or supply chain role within a manufacturing environment. Strong experience using MRP systems to manage and schedule orders. Excellent numerical, analytical, and planning skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams. Good IT skills, particularly in Excel and Word. High attention to detail and accuracy in order placement and management. Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. How to apply: Apply now for the Buyer (6-Month FTC) role in Bedford, Bedfordshire. Send your CV to (url removed) or call Adam on (phone number removed).
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
A Buyer (6-Month FTC) is sought to join a well-established engineering organisation in Bedford, Bedfordshire, supporting the purchasing function and ensuring the timely supply of materials to meet production demands. The Buyer, Bedford, Bedfordshire, will be expected to work closely with the Purchasing Manager and wider business to source materials, manage supplier relationships, and control orders from placement through to on-time delivery. This role involves MRP-driven purchasing, supplier negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production teams. Responsibilities include: Manage new and existing suppliers to source high-quality materials delivered on time and within target pricing. Review Bills of Materials for new orders and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve any issues. Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers into the approved supplier list. Run MRP processes to generate material requirements and purchasing demand. Obtain quotations from suppliers for price and lead time. Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms to meet purchasing targets. Raise and place purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with requirements. Ensure supplier order confirmations meet agreed price, lead time, and quantity. Expedite supplier deliveries to ensure on-time supply of materials. Manage supplier non-conformances in collaboration with internal teams. Support production teams with material-related queries and supply chain issues. Maintain accurate supplier records and approved supplier lists. Carry out purchasing activities driven by engineering changes. Undertake additional duties as required in line with business objectives. Key skills & experience: CIPS Level 3-4 qualification or equivalent experience. Previous experience in a purchasing or supply chain role within a manufacturing environment. Strong experience using MRP systems to manage and schedule orders. Excellent numerical, analytical, and planning skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams. Good IT skills, particularly in Excel and Word. High attention to detail and accuracy in order placement and management. Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. How to apply: Apply now for the Buyer (6-Month FTC) role in Bedford, Bedfordshire. Send your CV to (url removed) or call Adam on (phone number removed).
Senior Buyer Abingdon 3-month contract £26 p/h PAYE or £33 p/h umbrella: A specialist high-tech manufacturer based in the Abingdon area is looking to recruit a temporary Senior Indirect Buyer on a 3-month contract which could go temp to perm . Our client is global manufacturer and as they go through an exciting period of change, they are looking for an Indirect Buyer with Services and Utilities experience, to help them review, collate and document all of their current spends and help implement a way of tracking the spend and renewal dates for contracts. The successful Senior Buyer Educated to or performing at graduate calibre, or demonstrable track record of success in a purchasing environment (3+ years experience) In process of gaining CIPS qualifications preferable Experience working in a similar Indirect Buying role Competent at handling supplier contracts, MRP, negotiation and supplier relationship management Able to efficiently manage competing priorities Confident when working to tight deadlines Experience and understanding of an MRP system A team player with creative problem-solving skills Drive to continually improve the supply chain Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills If you re an Senior Buyer with experience of working within a manufacturing company, and a 3-month temp to perm position may interest you, then please make contact with Lee at MARS Recruitment. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
Apr 01, 2026
Seasonal
Senior Buyer Abingdon 3-month contract £26 p/h PAYE or £33 p/h umbrella: A specialist high-tech manufacturer based in the Abingdon area is looking to recruit a temporary Senior Indirect Buyer on a 3-month contract which could go temp to perm . Our client is global manufacturer and as they go through an exciting period of change, they are looking for an Indirect Buyer with Services and Utilities experience, to help them review, collate and document all of their current spends and help implement a way of tracking the spend and renewal dates for contracts. The successful Senior Buyer Educated to or performing at graduate calibre, or demonstrable track record of success in a purchasing environment (3+ years experience) In process of gaining CIPS qualifications preferable Experience working in a similar Indirect Buying role Competent at handling supplier contracts, MRP, negotiation and supplier relationship management Able to efficiently manage competing priorities Confident when working to tight deadlines Experience and understanding of an MRP system A team player with creative problem-solving skills Drive to continually improve the supply chain Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills If you re an Senior Buyer with experience of working within a manufacturing company, and a 3-month temp to perm position may interest you, then please make contact with Lee at MARS Recruitment. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
Buyer Poole £43,000 + Benefits An established international manufacturing organisation is seeking a Technical Buyer to join its Supply Chain function in Poole. Rubicon s client operates within a technically complex, engineering-led environment and has a long-standing history of designing and producing high-value products for global markets. This role plays a key part in supporting manufacturing and engineering teams through a robust, commercially effective supply chain. This is a hands-on, commercially focused position, suited to a Technical Buyer who enjoys working closely with engineers, operations teams, and suppliers to source complex components, manage commercial relationships, and ensure continuity of supply. As a Buyer, you will benefit from: 25 days annual leave + BH Private Medical Insurance Up to 8% company pension contribution Enhanced Maternity/paternity/adoption leave Company sick pay Electric vehicle scheme Cycle to work scheme Death in Service Mental health & well-being support Long service awards Christmas closure As Buyer, your responsibilities will include: Sourcing and procuring technical components, materials, and assemblies in line with engineering specifications. Negotiating pricing, lead times, commercial terms, and supplier agreements. Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, including supplier visits and performance reviews. Acting as a key link between suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and internal stakeholders. Supporting new product introduction (NPI) and engineering change activities. Identifying and delivering cost-saving and value engineering initiatives. Managing supplier risk relating to capacity, quality, and continuity of supply. Maintaining accurate purchasing data (pricing, lead times, MOQ) within ERP/MRP systems. Forecasting material demand and price trends to support planning and budgeting. Managing stock levels in line with lean and inventory optimisation principles. Reviewing and managing slow-moving or obsolete stock. Deputising for the Purchasing & Supply Manager when required. As Buyer, your experience will include: Previous experience in a purchasing or supply chain role within an engineering or manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of engineering drawings and subcontract processes. Experience sourcing and buying technical or engineered components. Exposure to assembly lines, forecasting, and stock turn management. Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage commercial relationships. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making. Hands-on experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable: CIPS qualification or working towards. Experience within hydraulics, mechanical engineering, or similar technical sectors. Personal attributes: Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload. Proactive, commercially minded, and self-motivated. A collaborative team player with a practical, problem-solving approach. Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines. Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality. If you re a technically astute Buyer looking to make a real impact within a global engineering organisation, we d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ellie at Rubicon for more information.
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Buyer Poole £43,000 + Benefits An established international manufacturing organisation is seeking a Technical Buyer to join its Supply Chain function in Poole. Rubicon s client operates within a technically complex, engineering-led environment and has a long-standing history of designing and producing high-value products for global markets. This role plays a key part in supporting manufacturing and engineering teams through a robust, commercially effective supply chain. This is a hands-on, commercially focused position, suited to a Technical Buyer who enjoys working closely with engineers, operations teams, and suppliers to source complex components, manage commercial relationships, and ensure continuity of supply. As a Buyer, you will benefit from: 25 days annual leave + BH Private Medical Insurance Up to 8% company pension contribution Enhanced Maternity/paternity/adoption leave Company sick pay Electric vehicle scheme Cycle to work scheme Death in Service Mental health & well-being support Long service awards Christmas closure As Buyer, your responsibilities will include: Sourcing and procuring technical components, materials, and assemblies in line with engineering specifications. Negotiating pricing, lead times, commercial terms, and supplier agreements. Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, including supplier visits and performance reviews. Acting as a key link between suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and internal stakeholders. Supporting new product introduction (NPI) and engineering change activities. Identifying and delivering cost-saving and value engineering initiatives. Managing supplier risk relating to capacity, quality, and continuity of supply. Maintaining accurate purchasing data (pricing, lead times, MOQ) within ERP/MRP systems. Forecasting material demand and price trends to support planning and budgeting. Managing stock levels in line with lean and inventory optimisation principles. Reviewing and managing slow-moving or obsolete stock. Deputising for the Purchasing & Supply Manager when required. As Buyer, your experience will include: Previous experience in a purchasing or supply chain role within an engineering or manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of engineering drawings and subcontract processes. Experience sourcing and buying technical or engineered components. Exposure to assembly lines, forecasting, and stock turn management. Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage commercial relationships. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making. Hands-on experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable: CIPS qualification or working towards. Experience within hydraulics, mechanical engineering, or similar technical sectors. Personal attributes: Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload. Proactive, commercially minded, and self-motivated. A collaborative team player with a practical, problem-solving approach. Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines. Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality. If you re a technically astute Buyer looking to make a real impact within a global engineering organisation, we d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ellie at Rubicon for more information.
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Stubwood, Staffordshire
Operational Buyer - Drive Value. Secure Supply. Power Production. Global Manufacturing, Staffordshire, Onsite Excellent basic salary, healthcare, enhanced pension, 4 x Death in service, cycle to work scheme, Ultra Low emission vehicle salary sacrifice scheme The Opportunity This is more than a buying role-it's a chance to take real ownership within a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment. As an Operational Buyer, you'll manage a portfolio of parts and services that are critical to keeping production moving. You'll be right at the heart of the action-working across engineering, operations, and new product introduction to ensure the right components are in the right place, at the right time, for the right cost. If you enjoy negotiating, solving problems, and making things happen-this is where you'll thrive. If you are looking for genuine career progression within a world class procurement function, then this role will be for you. Unfortunately, no visa sponsorship for overseas applicants. What You'll Be Doing No two days are the same-but you'll be trusted to deliver across: Owning sourcing activity, supplier relationships, and contract management to drive cost and ensure continuity of supply Negotiating with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and robust commercial terms Collaborating with engineering, operations, and NPI teams to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets Supporting new product launches through early supplier engagement and proactive planning Identifying and managing supply chain risks, ensuring continuity and resilience Stepping into a Lead Buyer capacity when required-developing category strategies, leading negotiations, and aligning supplier communications What You Bring You're commercially sharp, delivery-focused, and confident working in a dynamic environment: Experience in purchasing within engineering or manufacturing Strong negotiation and influencing skills-you know how to land the right deal Solid understanding of supplier management, contracts, and cost structures Able to juggle priorities and stay composed under pressure A collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge and improve Degree qualified, with CIPS (or working towards it) preferred Flexible approach, with a willingness to travel when needed Why This Role? Because you'll have real impact. You won't be sitting on the sidelines-you'll be influencing supplier performance, shaping sourcing strategies, and directly supporting production and product launches. It's a role where your decisions matter and your results are visible. What You'll Get in Return A competitive salary is just the start. You'll also benefit from: 33 days' holiday Company pension scheme Onsite gym, doctor, and dentist ULEV car scheme Retail discounts via their rewards hub Cycle to Work scheme Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Operational Buyer - Drive Value. Secure Supply. Power Production. Global Manufacturing, Staffordshire, Onsite Excellent basic salary, healthcare, enhanced pension, 4 x Death in service, cycle to work scheme, Ultra Low emission vehicle salary sacrifice scheme The Opportunity This is more than a buying role-it's a chance to take real ownership within a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment. As an Operational Buyer, you'll manage a portfolio of parts and services that are critical to keeping production moving. You'll be right at the heart of the action-working across engineering, operations, and new product introduction to ensure the right components are in the right place, at the right time, for the right cost. If you enjoy negotiating, solving problems, and making things happen-this is where you'll thrive. If you are looking for genuine career progression within a world class procurement function, then this role will be for you. Unfortunately, no visa sponsorship for overseas applicants. What You'll Be Doing No two days are the same-but you'll be trusted to deliver across: Owning sourcing activity, supplier relationships, and contract management to drive cost and ensure continuity of supply Negotiating with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and robust commercial terms Collaborating with engineering, operations, and NPI teams to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets Supporting new product launches through early supplier engagement and proactive planning Identifying and managing supply chain risks, ensuring continuity and resilience Stepping into a Lead Buyer capacity when required-developing category strategies, leading negotiations, and aligning supplier communications What You Bring You're commercially sharp, delivery-focused, and confident working in a dynamic environment: Experience in purchasing within engineering or manufacturing Strong negotiation and influencing skills-you know how to land the right deal Solid understanding of supplier management, contracts, and cost structures Able to juggle priorities and stay composed under pressure A collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge and improve Degree qualified, with CIPS (or working towards it) preferred Flexible approach, with a willingness to travel when needed Why This Role? Because you'll have real impact. You won't be sitting on the sidelines-you'll be influencing supplier performance, shaping sourcing strategies, and directly supporting production and product launches. It's a role where your decisions matter and your results are visible. What You'll Get in Return A competitive salary is just the start. You'll also benefit from: 33 days' holiday Company pension scheme Onsite gym, doctor, and dentist ULEV car scheme Retail discounts via their rewards hub Cycle to Work scheme Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Procurement Buyer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month maternity cover contract position. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.56 per hour. Duties: Accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organization including: Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.) Direct Operations (e.g., Raw Materials and Services for Manufacturing, Production or Construction; Products for Retail, etc.) Procurement processes include: Product/Service Sourcing. Supplier Selection. Pricing/Terms Negotiation. Order Processing. Contract Administration. Supplier Performance Management.
Mar 31, 2026
Contractor
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Procurement Buyer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month maternity cover contract position. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.56 per hour. Duties: Accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organization including: Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.) Direct Operations (e.g., Raw Materials and Services for Manufacturing, Production or Construction; Products for Retail, etc.) Procurement processes include: Product/Service Sourcing. Supplier Selection. Pricing/Terms Negotiation. Order Processing. Contract Administration. Supplier Performance Management.
Sewell Wallis is working with an ambitious, well-reputed South Yorkshire manufacturer based in Sheffield, who are now looking for a buyer to join their team. Working within a developing and forward-thinking Procurement team, this role offers the opportunity to ensure the correct, and very specific materials are purchased in line with the Company production schedule at the right quality and specification and at the best value to deliver forecasted margins. What will you be doing? Liaising with the Planning and Production team to review the production schedule to inform the Materials purchasing strategy & requirement Work closely with the Materials Manager to ascertain current stock levels Build and develop strong supplier relationships to minimise supply chain risk Play an active part in identifying opportunities to expand the supply chain by introducing high quality suppliers/products Collate and monitor supplier data to ensure performance levels are in line with company targets Carry out supplier visits/audits to ensure they are meeting the company's ongoing compliance requirements Work with the Quality team to maintain the Approved Supplier List Work with the Technical and Quality team on New Product Introductions, trials, and raw material options Challenge, enhance and standardise existing procurement practices to further develop the team. Supporting the Head of Procurement and Finance team on departmental forecasts where procurement has an explicit impact. Assist finance in providing accurate cashflow forecasts Assist with the month-end stocktake requirements Work closely with intra-group entities on business synergy opportunities and initiatives Support the Head of Procurement in overseeing the procurement system and data strategy and further develop the system to processes to ensure it meets business needs. What skills will you need? Driven, self-motivated, highly organised; with a logical and ethical approach to problem solving Proven background in purchasing or supplier management (3-5 years), ideally within precision engineering, or other regulated manufacturing environments. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. Solid negotiation skills focused on total cost, lead-time stability, and contract compliance - not just price Understanding of profitability and commercial implications of procurement deliverables Strong awareness of traceability, material certs, and documentation requirements Experience conducting supplier audits or participating in them Ability to identify risks in a process chain and drive corrective actions with suppliers. Full driving license Experience in buying raw materials or management of direct spend categories What's on offer? 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Enviable Bonus scheme Flexible Working Hours Private Medical Insurance Pension - matched up to 8% Health and wellbeing programme Please apply below, or for more information, contact Sue Wallis. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Sewell Wallis is working with an ambitious, well-reputed South Yorkshire manufacturer based in Sheffield, who are now looking for a buyer to join their team. Working within a developing and forward-thinking Procurement team, this role offers the opportunity to ensure the correct, and very specific materials are purchased in line with the Company production schedule at the right quality and specification and at the best value to deliver forecasted margins. What will you be doing? Liaising with the Planning and Production team to review the production schedule to inform the Materials purchasing strategy & requirement Work closely with the Materials Manager to ascertain current stock levels Build and develop strong supplier relationships to minimise supply chain risk Play an active part in identifying opportunities to expand the supply chain by introducing high quality suppliers/products Collate and monitor supplier data to ensure performance levels are in line with company targets Carry out supplier visits/audits to ensure they are meeting the company's ongoing compliance requirements Work with the Quality team to maintain the Approved Supplier List Work with the Technical and Quality team on New Product Introductions, trials, and raw material options Challenge, enhance and standardise existing procurement practices to further develop the team. Supporting the Head of Procurement and Finance team on departmental forecasts where procurement has an explicit impact. Assist finance in providing accurate cashflow forecasts Assist with the month-end stocktake requirements Work closely with intra-group entities on business synergy opportunities and initiatives Support the Head of Procurement in overseeing the procurement system and data strategy and further develop the system to processes to ensure it meets business needs. What skills will you need? Driven, self-motivated, highly organised; with a logical and ethical approach to problem solving Proven background in purchasing or supplier management (3-5 years), ideally within precision engineering, or other regulated manufacturing environments. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. Solid negotiation skills focused on total cost, lead-time stability, and contract compliance - not just price Understanding of profitability and commercial implications of procurement deliverables Strong awareness of traceability, material certs, and documentation requirements Experience conducting supplier audits or participating in them Ability to identify risks in a process chain and drive corrective actions with suppliers. Full driving license Experience in buying raw materials or management of direct spend categories What's on offer? 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Enviable Bonus scheme Flexible Working Hours Private Medical Insurance Pension - matched up to 8% Health and wellbeing programme Please apply below, or for more information, contact Sue Wallis. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Escape Recruitment is partnering with an established manufacturer experiencing significant growth, who are looking for to appoint a proactive Purchasing Coordinator to join their Purchasing Team. This is a hands-on operational purchasing role, focused on placing and managing orders for materials and finished goods, ensuring timely delivery to support business operations. Key Responsibilities: Raise, place and manage purchase orders in line with requisitions from Head Office functions. Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, availability and delivery schedules. Track and chase orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues. Maintain accurate records in ERP systems and internal spreadsheets. Support supplier relationships and identify alternatives where needed to maintain continuity. Provide regular order status updates to internal stakeholders. Skills & Experience: Solid experience in a purchasing, procurement, or operational buyer role. Experience with indirect spend is advantageous but not essential Strong ERP system knowledge and good numeracy skills. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Confident communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused approach. This is a key operational role in a growing, dynamic business. You will play a crucial part in keeping internal functions supplied and running smoothly, with opportunities to take ownership of your work and make a real impact Interested? Please send your CV today.
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Escape Recruitment is partnering with an established manufacturer experiencing significant growth, who are looking for to appoint a proactive Purchasing Coordinator to join their Purchasing Team. This is a hands-on operational purchasing role, focused on placing and managing orders for materials and finished goods, ensuring timely delivery to support business operations. Key Responsibilities: Raise, place and manage purchase orders in line with requisitions from Head Office functions. Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, availability and delivery schedules. Track and chase orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues. Maintain accurate records in ERP systems and internal spreadsheets. Support supplier relationships and identify alternatives where needed to maintain continuity. Provide regular order status updates to internal stakeholders. Skills & Experience: Solid experience in a purchasing, procurement, or operational buyer role. Experience with indirect spend is advantageous but not essential Strong ERP system knowledge and good numeracy skills. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Confident communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused approach. This is a key operational role in a growing, dynamic business. You will play a crucial part in keeping internal functions supplied and running smoothly, with opportunities to take ownership of your work and make a real impact Interested? Please send your CV today.
Accessories Retailer - Buying and Merchandising - Assortment Planner Central London (Hybrid & Flexible Working) 12-Month FTC Are you a Buyer with exceptional analytical skills or a Merchandiser with a sharp eye for product? This could be your next move. We're partnering with a globally recognised brand to find a the ideal candidate to play a key role in shaping product strategy, driving performance, and bringing commercial insight to life across multiple channels. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives on data-driven decision making but still loves being close to the product. The Role You'll sit at the heart of the buying and merchandising function, owning the end-to-end assortment strategy across markets and channels. Acting as the go-to expert for performance insights, you'll blend commercial thinking, analysis and product instinct to optimise ranges and maximise sales. You'll be: Using data, trends and customer insight to shape product assortments and range strategy Driving store tiering and localisation, ensuring the right product is in the right place Analysing sales, stock and performance metrics to unlock growth opportunities Partnering cross-functionally with marketing, VM, finance and global teams Supporting new store openings, product launches and ongoing trading decisions Owning reporting and presenting clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders This role is perfect for: A Buyer who loves the numbers and wants a more strategic, insight-led role, maybe coming from a background buying branded fashion or accessories. or A Merchandiser who is highly commercial and has a strong product sensibility You'll bring: Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to turn data into action A genuine passion for product and understanding of what drives customer demand Experience in retail, fashion, lifestyle or accessories Confidence working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, global environment A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great attention to detail What you'll get Join a global, fast-paced brand with strong market presence A highly visible role with real impact on product and trading decisions Hybrid working and flexible hours to support work-life balance A great opportunity to bridge the gap between merchandising and buying BH35711
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Accessories Retailer - Buying and Merchandising - Assortment Planner Central London (Hybrid & Flexible Working) 12-Month FTC Are you a Buyer with exceptional analytical skills or a Merchandiser with a sharp eye for product? This could be your next move. We're partnering with a globally recognised brand to find a the ideal candidate to play a key role in shaping product strategy, driving performance, and bringing commercial insight to life across multiple channels. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives on data-driven decision making but still loves being close to the product. The Role You'll sit at the heart of the buying and merchandising function, owning the end-to-end assortment strategy across markets and channels. Acting as the go-to expert for performance insights, you'll blend commercial thinking, analysis and product instinct to optimise ranges and maximise sales. You'll be: Using data, trends and customer insight to shape product assortments and range strategy Driving store tiering and localisation, ensuring the right product is in the right place Analysing sales, stock and performance metrics to unlock growth opportunities Partnering cross-functionally with marketing, VM, finance and global teams Supporting new store openings, product launches and ongoing trading decisions Owning reporting and presenting clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders This role is perfect for: A Buyer who loves the numbers and wants a more strategic, insight-led role, maybe coming from a background buying branded fashion or accessories. or A Merchandiser who is highly commercial and has a strong product sensibility You'll bring: Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to turn data into action A genuine passion for product and understanding of what drives customer demand Experience in retail, fashion, lifestyle or accessories Confidence working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, global environment A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great attention to detail What you'll get Join a global, fast-paced brand with strong market presence A highly visible role with real impact on product and trading decisions Hybrid working and flexible hours to support work-life balance A great opportunity to bridge the gap between merchandising and buying BH35711
A Fantastic opportunity to join a not-for-profit organisation in a Procurement Partner / Procurement Officer capacity. The Established to support the public sectors through collective purchasing power, offering procurement frameworks, technical training, and shared knowledge to help members procure services efficiently, reduce costs, and improve building safety. This is an exciting procurement position. The Procurement Partner / Procurement Officer is responsible for delivering customer facing procurement services in line with Public Procurement Regulations. Main responsibilities of the Procurement Partner: -Deliver framework model procurement plan & pipeline from cradle to grave -Manage ongoing applications through the use of e-tendering systems -Undertake ongoing framework model performance reviews -Deliver appropriate procurement activity through: Assisting with design activities, data monitoring and capture issuing and receipt of tenders completion of cost evaluations facilitation of evaluations creation of tender reports document collation and issue of clarifications letter drafting contract drafting Updating key systems -Work with suppliers, customers & internal teams to help implement framework management and reporting processes -Create & maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders. -Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and the delivery of procurement products. Knowledge Skills and Experience of the Procurement Partner: -Knowledge of public sector procurement, particularly the creation and management of frameworks and dynamic models -Previous public sector procurement experience -detailed knowledge of public contract regulations (PCR2015 / PA23) -Excellent communication -Excellent stakeholder management -Excellent influencing and relationship building. Package of the Procurement Partner: -Salary 45,000 -Generous holiday allowance -Performance Bonus -Car Allowance -Private Healthcare -Numerous soft benefits This position will suite someone who has worked in the Public Sector as a Procurement Partner, Procurement Officer, Procurement Manager, Buyer or Senior Buyer.
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
A Fantastic opportunity to join a not-for-profit organisation in a Procurement Partner / Procurement Officer capacity. The Established to support the public sectors through collective purchasing power, offering procurement frameworks, technical training, and shared knowledge to help members procure services efficiently, reduce costs, and improve building safety. This is an exciting procurement position. The Procurement Partner / Procurement Officer is responsible for delivering customer facing procurement services in line with Public Procurement Regulations. Main responsibilities of the Procurement Partner: -Deliver framework model procurement plan & pipeline from cradle to grave -Manage ongoing applications through the use of e-tendering systems -Undertake ongoing framework model performance reviews -Deliver appropriate procurement activity through: Assisting with design activities, data monitoring and capture issuing and receipt of tenders completion of cost evaluations facilitation of evaluations creation of tender reports document collation and issue of clarifications letter drafting contract drafting Updating key systems -Work with suppliers, customers & internal teams to help implement framework management and reporting processes -Create & maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders. -Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and the delivery of procurement products. Knowledge Skills and Experience of the Procurement Partner: -Knowledge of public sector procurement, particularly the creation and management of frameworks and dynamic models -Previous public sector procurement experience -detailed knowledge of public contract regulations (PCR2015 / PA23) -Excellent communication -Excellent stakeholder management -Excellent influencing and relationship building. Package of the Procurement Partner: -Salary 45,000 -Generous holiday allowance -Performance Bonus -Car Allowance -Private Healthcare -Numerous soft benefits This position will suite someone who has worked in the Public Sector as a Procurement Partner, Procurement Officer, Procurement Manager, Buyer or Senior Buyer.
Senior Sub-Contract Buyer Luton 6-month Contract - Hybrid 50.00 per hour - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sub-contract Buyer to join a global leader in aerospace innovation. The Role: Develop and negotiate contracts for materials and sub-contracts using standard and non-standard formats. On contract delivery performance of direct suppliers. Contract management to assure compliance, promote innovation and deliver target driven outcomes to the satisfaction of the programme stakeholders. Understanding mechanisms of mitigating risk associated when entering into commercial agreements whilst considering risk / resilience within the future supply base. Ensure that the appropriate commercial protections are in place such as; effective Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) / Export Licences etc. Support to the internal reporting of external spend and future spend forecasting to support customer requirements. Management of compliance and governance restrictions for all procured items Requirements: Qualified to degree level or equivalent or significant relevant work experience (studying towards or achievement of MCIPS is preferred) A good understanding of the Commercial and Legal Aspects associated with contracting within the Defence/Aerospace industry or a similar market sector An ability to think ?outside of the box? offering solutions to enable the Procurement function to add value and innovation Ability to engage and influence cross-functional/cross site teams Good communication skills - written, oral and presentations. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Mar 31, 2026
Contractor
Senior Sub-Contract Buyer Luton 6-month Contract - Hybrid 50.00 per hour - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sub-contract Buyer to join a global leader in aerospace innovation. The Role: Develop and negotiate contracts for materials and sub-contracts using standard and non-standard formats. On contract delivery performance of direct suppliers. Contract management to assure compliance, promote innovation and deliver target driven outcomes to the satisfaction of the programme stakeholders. Understanding mechanisms of mitigating risk associated when entering into commercial agreements whilst considering risk / resilience within the future supply base. Ensure that the appropriate commercial protections are in place such as; effective Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) / Export Licences etc. Support to the internal reporting of external spend and future spend forecasting to support customer requirements. Management of compliance and governance restrictions for all procured items Requirements: Qualified to degree level or equivalent or significant relevant work experience (studying towards or achievement of MCIPS is preferred) A good understanding of the Commercial and Legal Aspects associated with contracting within the Defence/Aerospace industry or a similar market sector An ability to think ?outside of the box? offering solutions to enable the Procurement function to add value and innovation Ability to engage and influence cross-functional/cross site teams Good communication skills - written, oral and presentations. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
