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The Business Our client is a respected industry leading manufacturer who provide customers with leading products and supporting software. The Role Reporting into the Commercial Director, you will lead a team of Purchasing and Supply Planning professionals overseeing the strategic and operational delivery of the companies supply chain strategy. Key deliverables include- • To lead a team of Buyers and Production Planning professionals in line with company objectives & strategy including Supplier Relationships. Price Negotiation and PO Management, • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency providing feedback and advice on internal change projects or activities which impact operational capability, productivity, efficiency and profitability, • Risk management of suppliers & vendors including contract negotiation and service level agreements, • Awareness and monitoring of global economic events and new technologies that can impact or enhance supply chain performance What they're looking for You will be a Procurement & Supply Chain professional with a proven track record of strategic achievement and people leadership within manufacturing operations. This opportunity would suit both a current Procurement / Supply Chain Manager looking for career progression or a current Head of looking for a new challenge. You will be an excellent communicator who leads as a positive role model, you engage well across all operational levels with the ability to influence stakeholders to achieve commercial change & objectives. What's on offer You will receive a competitive salary that reflects your career to date achievement alongside additional company benefits.

Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure & Utilities Consultancy - Lancashire based – Permanent – Up to £60,000 The client provides infrastructure consultancy services including project management, quantity surveying, commercial management, financial audit and training. Underpinned by innovative software and systems they seek to provide bespoke solutions to clients. Headquartered in Lancashire they work across the UK, and our team offers a wealth of experience and expertise, in disciplines ranging from Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Accountants, Highway Engineers, Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Asbestos Awareness and Removal trainers. The successful Quantity Surveyor will: • Experience using Power BI • Solve complex commercial and financial client scenarios with detailed accuracy. • Understand and implement the contractual requirements of project documents. • In conjunction with the relevant project manager/team member, be accountable for the profitability of the project/s and develop an appropriate commercial strategy for the project/s to ensure delivery of required margins, produce and provide accurate forecasts of project costs to completion and final value. • Manage cashflow and commercial risk on allocated projects. • Liaise with the client, client representative and other 3rd parties on commercial issues. • Contribute to the management and maintenance of a contract cost reporting system, ensuring all financial information is managed and up to date and tracked with budget/tender allowances, commitments and deviations highlighted as managed. • Assist procurement in the preparation and issue of subcontract documentation & other documentation and negotiations. • Ensure that sub-contractors accounts are managed strictly in accordance with their terms and conditions. Candidate requirements: • Have a degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent. • Ability to create data models including multiple tables for relational sources. • Have previous experience as a Cost Engineer or Quantity Surveyor within a relevant business environment. • Have excellent report writing skills. • Have a sound working knowledge of construction and contract law. • Aspire to become chartered in the profession ~ MRICS or AP TPBN1_UKTJ

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Would you like to be part of Vital Energis 5-year Strategy of Growth? If so, due to continuing success, we are experiencing rapid and extensive growth in all business sectors, and we are looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with a successful background in the world of either Construction, Civils or M&E. You will join our Commercial team supporting a variety of projects covering the North West Region. You will assist with the financial management of Contracts, in partnership with the Contracts Managers and/ or Project Managers. Responsibilities will include assisting the senior members of the commercial team on numerous projects with the procurement, sub-contractor accounts and variation accounts. What you will be doing: Vet contract documentation on receipt from client to ensure compatibility with the companys tender and subsequent negotiations. Prepare and issue enquiries for major plant & equipment and sub-contract packages. Vet quotations commercially and negotiate price and terms with vendors. Issue resultant purchase orders and sub-contract orders. Prepare and submit applications for payment and/or Invoices, obtain payment certificates and progress client payments in accordance with contractual provisions. Measure, submit and agree variations, loss & expense and/or compensation events in accordance with contractual provisions to facilitate prompt agreement of final accounts. Monitor on-site record keeping. Prepare and issue notices in accordance with contractual provisions. Prepare/ submit monthly cost value reconciliations and cash/ spend profiles. Attend contract review meetings. Measure, certify and agree sub-contractors interim valuations and final accounts. Prepare and issue contractual notices to sub-contractors. Assist the Finance Department in securing payment of invoices and/or applications for payment Assist the Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyors in the production of monthly CVRs Who we are looking for: Good commercial awareness Educated to BSc in Quantity Surveying (or other equivalent commercially related discipline) Member of Profession Institution (e.g. MRICS or similar) Have knowledge and working experience of Mechanical / Electrical services, Construction, or Civils Full UK manual driving licence Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Thanks you for your interest in Vital Energi. The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment , without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time-limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you. TPBN1_UKTJ

Purchase Ledger Clerk (12 Month FTC Maternity Cover) Would you like to join our award-winning Finance team? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our team based at our Blackburn Head Office on a 12 Month Fixed term contract covering maternity leave. Our Finance team were recently awarded the Finance Team of the Year (20+ people) at the Northwest Finance Awards and this is a perfect opportunity for someone to further develop their career within an award winning Finance team. We are a team that fosters continuous internal progression and actively encourages internal promotion, providing plenty of opportunities to grow and advance within the organisation. Who are Vital Energi? We are an energy solutions provider who design, build, operate and maintain centralised and efficient low carbon energy projects. We currently support hospitals, universities, new build residential developments, towns and cities as well as industrial and commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We have, and continue to, work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are leading the way to achieving the UKs Net Zero targets. The Role Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager you will be responsible for: Processing purchase invoices ensuring all delivery notes are received and approvals are in place Liaising with internal departments and suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies and queries Setting up new accounts and maintaining existing account details within Microsoft Dynamics Obtaining and reconciling supplier statements with top 20 Suppliers on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of accounts. Raising Debit or Credit notes as and when required Processing expenses & credit cards on concur in line with the expense policy Ad-hoc tasks as and when required The Person Skills/Experience GCSE Grade 4 or above needed in Maths and English or equivalent AAT Level 3 or 4 (Desirable) Computer literate - with experience of spreadsheet and word processing being essential Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics and Jet Reports would be a distinct advantage. Excellent numeracy skills Demonstrable experience in an similar role Competencies Excellent oral and written communication skills Able to work effectively as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team Conscientious and enthusiastic in order to perform the role and assist other members of the team to achieve successful outcomes Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail Ability to work independently when required The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment , without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time-limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you. TPBN1_UKTJ

Location: Darwen Role: Permanent, Full time Join a growing manufacturing organisation where your ideas, attention to detail, and commercial mindset will make a real impact. We are looking for a proactive and organised Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of materials and services that support day-to-day operations. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you will help drive value, maintain continuity of supply, and contribute to continuous improvement across procurement activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their procurement career within a supportive, collaborative environment. What youll be doing: Build and manage strong supplier relationships, including supplier meetings, onboarding, and performance monitoring Support the Senior Buyer with contract reviews and supplier negotiations Manage end-to-end purchasing activities, from requisitions through to accurate and timely purchase order placement Procure direct and indirect materials and services, ensuring best value in terms of cost, quality, specification, and availability Monitor inventory levels and support effective stock management in line with business and financial objectives Analyse spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and support the delivery of savings initiatives Maintain accurate purchasing data, system updates, and supplier records Work closely with stakeholders across the business to resolve supply issues and ensure smooth purchase order management Ensure compliance with internal procurement processes and relevant legislation What were looking for: At least 2 years experience in a Purchasing or Procurement role, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment Working towards or qualified to CIPS Level 4, or equivalent practical experience Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels Commercially minded, with a focus on value and business impact Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience with MRP systems; SAP experience is desirable but not essential Confident user of Excel and other IT systems, with strong attention to detail Knowledge of UK importing requirements and relevant regulatory frameworks is advantageous Whats in it for you: Monday to Friday working hours (37.5 hours per week) Office flexibility scheme Supportive team culture with opportunities for learning and career development The chance to make a tangible impact within a growing manufacturing business TPBN1_UKTJ

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Job Title: Commercial / Contract Manager. Our Client is expanding their Defence Team and is on the lookout for skilled Commercial and Contract Managers who are eager to tackle the exciting challenges currently facing the UK Defence Sector. Liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clien

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