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Assistant Buyer - Construction experience - Walsall The Role As an assistant buyer, you will be responsible for providing our nationwide delivery teams with a company-compliant professional material supply service whilst working with and supporting other business needs. You will be communicating with internal business units, external suppliers, trade bodies and associations to achieve the best value on goods and services whilst being mindful of where materials are coming from within the supply chain, and ensuring the company continues to source ethically and sustainably. The successful candidate will be joining a team which is at the forefront of developing the company's Social Impact and Sustainability objectives, giving you a great opportunity to play a key role in enforcing those goals. Key Responsibilities: Buying Tasks Procuring construction materials and related services across all operational sectors. Carrying out supplier selection, evaluating quotations, and negotiating prices and logistics. Proactively identifying market trends, product and industry developments and supply chain innovations through the engagement of external partners, leading as directed by the Procurement Manager on any specific commodity or category. Providing commercial assistance on the contracts you are procuring for. Liaising with sites and supply chain partners, developing relationships to ensure a planned "right-first-time" service is provided regarding safety, quality, programme, commercial aspects, and overall best value. Working with and supporting internal business needs regarding commercial and product awareness at all stages of the construction process, ensuring that we jointly deliver major programme requirements. Ensuring continuous communication with other team members to review contract progress and address associated issues immediately. Maintaining full knowledge and understanding of purchasing strategy and processes to ensure a professional and auditable procurement contract is in place. Accountabilities Operating within financial governance levels Managing work priorities and maximising efficiencies Maintaining positive supplier relationships Adherence to procurement procedures Administrative responsibilities Maintenance and upkeep of order and supply chain records utilising the company's purchase order system and procedures. Providing reports, data, and other material identified by the Procurement Manager relating to the department and whole business requirements, including KPIs. Submitting detailed analysis to procurement and project teams for approval in line with governance. Key measures & targets: To provide evidence of best value regarding procurement, which may include commercial betterment, quality, and efficiency. To evidence supply chain engagement, including performance management under company objectives. Key relationships: Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Manager / Senior Buyer / External Hire Desk Manager, and all levels of procurement personnel in both the central and regional teams All internal departments, including site operations, HSEQ, estimating, accounts and business development. External supply chain partners Essential Relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the Rail or construction/engineering industry Experienced negotiator, with the ability to establish long-term relationships and an engaged, collaborative supply chain Demonstrable commercial awareness, with the ability to control and monitor budgets Finely tuned communication skills regarding engaging with external and internal parties, including a confident and professional telephone manner Excellent computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office packages In-house purchasing systems. Ability to cope with a demanding, fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met Ability to make decisions using own initiative and work as part of a team Desireable CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS Relevant degree or equivalent/or qualified by experience (QBE) A full UK driving licence

Buyer Bedlington, Northumberland Highly Competitive Salary! We at Jackie Kerr Recruitment are recruiting a Buyer, for our fast-growing client, who are a leading manufacturer in their industry! This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy department and oversee an effective operation. The successful candidate will ensure that the business has a secure, cost-effective material supply chain. Buyer Duties / Responsibilities: Regularly review Purchasing MRP exceptions and place orders with approved distributors, manufacturers and sub-contractors as appropriate Purchase for best price commensurate with quality, availability and specification and minimising the stock holding whilst optimising the cost of purchase Obtain quotes and progress orders for production products and consumables set up on the system database Administer vendor rating system and advise on supplier approval and un-approval also recommending new suppliers for approval Regularly review overdue and late acknowledgement report and action as appropriate Manage Open PO reports to ensure current delivery schedules are on track or require expediting/deferring Assist in the development and implementation of robust procurement strategies to support the business goals Optimise MRP and Project Management as required Ensure adequate monitors are in place along the supply chain to identify potential problems early enough for corrective actions to be taken Own and drive initiatives to improve cost, quality and delivery performance Provide timely and accurate management information as required Interface with Engineering to ensure support to new product introduction (NPI) Assist in the control and improvement of company purchasing spends against clearly defined targets Benchmark current supply base to prove cost/quality competitiveness Assist in the introduction & development of an effective vendor assessment programme Support the management of systems that will effectively monitor and manage correct inventory levels in the business Support and comply with inventory policies ensuring correct safety stocks and reduction in lead times Negotiate contracts with current/new supply base and issue long term agreements to successful vendors Support cost down activities across all areas of organization including make or buy and non-production items Develop commodity business activity plans in line with agreed targets on cost reduction, quality and delivery Support the rationalisation of supplier base and introduce supplier development programmes for key suppliers Review Purchasing reports and place purchase orders in a timely manner for sufficient product to be delivered at the correct time that meets with the optimum quality Expedite delinquent suppliers in terms of late delivery of parts and or information relevant to the operation of the company in order to ensure that zero line stoppages are achieved Support and assist all internal and external customers to maximise the effectiveness of the business Ensure that materials are of the correct specification and quality as dictated by internal procedures, design specifications and documentation Assist in coaching and developing junior purchasing positions to the benefit of the individual and the company and to discharge any personal training needs identified as a result of staff appraisals Communicate effectively with the supplier and where necessary the customer to ensure that the needs of both are met and to accompany internal staff when conducting supplier visits to ensure suppliers quality so that Goods Inwards Inspection is eliminated for non-safety critical parts Bring to the attention of the Purchasing Manager any Raw Material Issues affecting Production Where required, to attend daily production meetings to communicate and resolve any materials issues as they occur Reduce cost and inventory in line with the company and Purchasing Managers plan without detriment to quality or customer service. The targets to achieve are as per company issued KPIs at the point in time Ensure that the SAP business system is correct relating to information on suppliers within your remit Ensure that Invoice Queries are resolved within the same month that the query is raised regardless of issue Ensure that all Non-Conformances (SFRs) are actioned within 5 days of receipt within the Dept and ECRs and New Part forms are actioned within 3 days of receipt. This will be reviewed monthly with the Purchasing Manager The Ideal Buyer Candidate: MS Office (Word, Excel - advanced) Electronics manufacturing knowledge Familiar with ERP, in particular SAP software, MRP systems & purchasing systems Excellent negotiation skills with proven track record of cost reduction through use of appropriate strategic purchasing tools Methodical approach to work & attention to detail Effective expediting skills and experience of dealing with customers and suppliers at all levels is essential Experience of working in a busy purchasing function Ability to think strategically with an innovative approach to problem solving Supplier Relationship Management Good presentation and communication skills Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required Buyer Benefits / Further Details: Monday Thursday: 08:00am 16:30pm Friday: 08:00am 13:00pm 25 days annual leave Plus a special day equivalent to one day per year Health Shield Employee Assistance Programme including reclaim of dental costs, opticians, physio etc Cycle to work scheme Option to buy shares annually Flexi time Free parking Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you.

Buyer- Fosroc Here at Saint Gobain UK & Ireland we're looking for a Buyer to join our Fosroc brand in Tamworth. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for managing the effective delivery, on a day-to-day basis, of all purchased materials and products in response to business requirements. Job Purpose: To assist in maintaining the ERP purchasing data integrity of all purchased stock. Implementation of centrally identified initiatives. Carrying out tender activity and supplier negotiations as well as support the development of the Fosroc strategic approach to Procurement Key Areas of Responsibility: Raising and expediting purchase orders for raw materials, packaging and factored goods in line with business requirements and targets Ensuring inventory (RM, Packaging & Factored) is kept to a minimum without adversely affecting the operation of the business, providing justification for increased levels Key responsibility for the effective management of the reduction of Slow-moving Obsolete stock (SLOBS) Managing the supply chain of toll manufactured and direct delivery products Reviewing MRP parameters for raw materials, packaging and factored goods and recommending adjustments in line with usage history Carry out effective tenders for categories of spend, ensuring that the business needs are understood, by effective identification and engagement of key stakeholders Identify new suppliers, agree terms and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers Ensuring timely and accurate price monitoring, with price movements reported, and the impact of these movements clearly communicated, through effective negotiation in line with market index pricing according to commodity Effective management of the supply base to ensure that any "value add" is obtained, business needs are met, and that any disputes are avoided or have no detrimental effect on the business - inc. ensuring timely payment of invoices Sourcing and gaining approval for new suppliers/materials, as appropriate What you'll need: Proven purchasing experience in a batch processing / manufacturing environment Proficient knowledge of ERP based purchasing systems. Negotiating skills Computer literate - in particular, experience in the use of ERP systems like SAP or Ms Dynamics Good communication/interpersonal skills Developed analytical skills Creative approach to problem solving About us About Us Fosroc is a British manufacturer of specialised construction chemicals that cater to a range of sectors including commercial, industrial, residential, marine and infrastructure. We are part of the wider Saint Gobain UK & Ireland Group. Are Saint-Gobain an Inclusive employer? We're working hard to be, and we're keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, taste in music, fashion sense or anything else that makes you, you! We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

Aftersales Buyer When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. The Original British Motorcycling Company. At Triumph, we are driven to make the best motorcycles in the world. Building iconic motorcycles that celebrate our past whilst embracing the future - through bold design, original styling, purposeful engineering and a genuine passion for the ride. At Triumph Motorcycles, we are going through an exciting period of growth. We are seeking a Buyer to join our Aftersales Procurement team based at our global headquarters. The buying role will be responsible for sourcing of multiple commodity groups across external suppliers; as well as being involved with other Triumph facilities across the globe to ensure a coordinated approach to our supply chain. This role will be key in ensuring effective stock management and continuity of supply to support our customer demand for Triumph Genuine Parts and Accessories. The dynamic role will work to develop the performance of the existing supply base, identify potential new sources for components and build strong relationships with other key internal business stakeholders. Full details of the job description and person specification can be found in the downloadable job files. A variety of competitive benefits, including an enhanced holiday scheme, employee benefits platform and a favourable life assurance scheme. Motorcycle, clothing and accessories are available to purchase at a heavily discounted rate. An iconic place to work; join us for the ride! Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Job Title: Category Lead Strategic Procurement Location: Plymouth Salary: c£50,000 Job Type: Full-Time Office based - one day WFH possible Flexible hours Overview: Join a globally renowned luxury manufacturer as a Category Lead , managing a significant direct spend portfolio. This strategic role combines procurement leadership, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced production environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead procurement strategy across key commodity groups Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts Support production and New Product Introduction (NPI) Drive cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives Mentor and develop category buyers Requirements: Proven experience in a lead procurement role - in a source to contract (S2C) model, preferably in the manufacturing sector Strong leadership and negotiation skills CIPS qualified preferred Data driven approach Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package Career development opportunities in a world-class business How to Apply: Click Apply Now to submit your CV or contact Martin at TQR Plymouth for a confidential chat. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and be either located in, or ready to relocate to, Plymouth or a commutable distance. The role offers one day working from home, but is otherwise office based.