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Procurement Manager / Lead Salary: £40,000 per annum Contract: Maternity Cover 9 to 12 months, with potential to become permanent About the Role We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded Procurement Lead to join our growing team on a maternity cover basis for approximately 912 months. There is also the potential for the position to become permanent, should the existing post holder not return. This is a key role within our business and an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong procurement expertise with excellent business acumen. You will play a central role in improving profitability, developing our supplier relationships, expanding our product range and ensuring we have the right products, at the right price, at the right time. Working within a small team of three, you will supervise a Buyer and Administrator and work closely with our Commercial Manager and Buying Team, who focus primarily on stock replenishment. We are looking for someone who is confident making commercial decisions, is not afraid to negotiate hard, and can identify opportunities to reduce costs, increase gross profit (GP) and improve overall business performance. Key Responsibilities Supplier & Procurement Management • Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with our key UK suppliers., • Develop closer partnerships with our top suppliers to drive improved pricing, terms and higher gross profit., • Negotiate confidently and commercially to secure the best possible deals for the business., • Identify opportunities for retrospective rebates, improved margins, discounts and other commercial benefits., • Challenge existing supplier arrangements and seek better value wherever possible., • Consolidate our supplier base where appropriate to improve efficiency, purchasing power and profitability., • Manage supplier performance and address any issues relating to pricing, availability, quality or service. Product Range Development • Review and continually develop our product range based on commercial performance and customer demand., • Analyse what is selling and, importantly, what isnt and make informed decisions about which products should be expanded, reduced or discontinued., • Identify opportunities for new products and suppliers., • Lead the decision-making process and launches for new product lines, from initial sourcing through to introduction., • Ensure the range remains commercially competitive and aligned with market opportunities. Profitability & Commercial Performance • Take ownership of procurement decisions that directly impact cost reduction and gross profit., • Analyse purchasing, sales and margin data to identify opportunities to improve profitability., • Use strong commercial judgement to make decisions that benefit the wider business rather than simply focusing on purchase price., • Continuously look for opportunities to improve supplier terms, product margins and overall profitability., • Monitor market conditions and supplier pricing to ensure we remain commercially competitive., • Be commercially savvy and prepared to negotiate firmly to achieve the best possible outcome. Stock & Supply Chain • Oversee stocking and supply chain requirements for our top-selling products., • Work closely with the Buying Team to ensure stock availability and continuity of supply., • Review stockholding requirements and make commercially sensible decisions around what should be held in-house., • Work towards reducing our reliance on direct deliveries (DD) where appropriate, in favour of holding more stock in-house to improve reliability, availability and control., • Identify potential supply chain risks and put proactive solutions in place., • Balance stock availability with working capital and profitability considerations. Team & Collaboration • Supervise and support a small team consisting of a Buyer and Administrator., • Work closely with the Commercial Manager to align procurement activity with wider commercial objectives., • Collaborate with the Buying Team, who are responsible for replenishing stock, to ensure procurement and replenishment strategies work effectively together., • Share commercial insight and supplier intelligence across the business., • Take ownership of procurement decisions and confidently communicate recommendations to senior management. About You We are looking for someone who is commercially astute, confident and proactive, with the ability to see beyond the day-to-day purchasing function and understand how procurement decisions affect the wider business. You will ideally have experience in a Procurement, Buying, Purchasing or Commercial role, with a strong understanding of supplier management and negotiation. You will be someone who: • Has excellent business and commercial acumen., • Is confident negotiating with suppliers and is not afraid to negotiate hard when required., • Has a proven ability to identify opportunities to reduce costs and increase gross profit., • Is analytical and comfortable using sales, margin and purchasing data to make informed decisions., • Can identify trends and understand what sells, what doesnt, and why., • Is confident making decisions and taking ownership of the outcome., • Has strong relationship-building skills and can develop effective, long-term supplier partnerships., • Thinks strategically while remaining hands-on and commercially practical., • Has excellent organisational skills and can manage multiple priorities., • Is comfortable working in a small, fast-moving team where your decisions can have a real impact., • Has leadership experience or the confidence and ability to supervise and develop others. Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity to join a naturally growing business where procurement is recognised as a key driver of commercial success. You will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the business, influence our supplier strategy and product range, and take ownership of initiatives that directly improve profitability. The package includes: • £40,000 per annum, • Workplace pension, • Free on-site parking, • Birthday vouchers, • Long-service vouchers, • A naturally growing and ambitious business, • Excellent opportunities for career progression for the right candidate, • The potential for the role to become permanent following the maternity cover period JBRP1_UKTJ

Inside Sales Account Manager Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - £35,000 - £37,000 + Performance Bonus - Full Time | Office Based Build Relationships. Win Business. Grow Your Sales Career. We're looking for an ambitious Inside Sales Account Manager to join a growing and well-established international business operating within the water, construction, industrial and agricultural sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys speaking to customers, following up opportunities, building long-term relationships and turning enquiries into orders. You'll manage existing accounts while proactively identifying new sales opportunities, helping customers find the right solutions and driving revenue growth. Whether you're currently working in Internal Sales, Telesales, Customer Service with a sales focus, Sales Administration or Account Management, this could be the perfect next step in your career. The Role As an Inside Sales Account Manager, you'll be responsible for developing customer relationships, generating sales opportunities and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Key Responsibilities • Managing and developing relationships with existing B2B customers., • Handling inbound customer enquiries by phone and email., • Taking, processing and managing customer orders accurately., • Preparing and following up quotations to maximise conversion rates., • Proactively contacting customers to generate repeat business., • Identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities., • Reactivating dormant accounts and nurturing new opportunities., • Building a strong understanding of customer requirements and recommending suitable solutions., • Maintaining accurate customer records and sales activity within CRM systems., • Liaising with purchasing, warehouse, logistics and accounts teams to ensure excellent customer service. What We're Looking For We would love to hear from candidates with experience in: • Internal Sales, • Telesales, • Account Management, • Sales Administration, • B2B Sales, • Customer Service with a sales focus, • Trade Counter Sales, • Merchant Sales, • Technical Sales, • Wholesale or Distribution Sales You'll Be Successful If You: • Enjoy speaking to customers and building rapport., • Are confident making outbound calls and following up opportunities., • Have a proactive and self-motivated approach., • Are commercially aware and target driven., • Can manage multiple customer enquiries and priorities effectively., • Have strong organisational and communication skills., • Possess excellent attention to detail., • Are comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM systems., • Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team. Previous experience selling technical products would be beneficial but is not essential, as full product and industry training will be provided. What's On Offer? • £35,000 - £37,000 basic salary, • Performance-related bonus scheme, • Full product and sales training, • Ongoing coaching and development, • Clear career progression opportunities, • Potential future route into Key Account Management and wider commercial roles, • Supportive and collaborative team environment, • Opportunity to join an established international organisation, • Long-term career prospects within a growing business Who This Role Would Suit This position could be ideal if you currently work as a: • Internal Sales Executive, • Sales Executive, • Telesales Executive, • Account Manager, • Customer Service Advisor, • Sales Coordinator, • Sales Administrator, • Business Development Executive, • Trade Counter Salesperson, • Customer Account Manager and are looking for a role that offers greater responsibility, earning potential and career progression. Apply Now If you're a confident communicator who enjoys building customer relationships, identifying opportunities and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your sales career. ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone, and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details. Contact: Bav Patel Recruitment Consultant ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation JBRP1_UKTJ

Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity for 12 months Join our team We are looking for an Administrator (Admin and Technical Support Officer) to join our Public Realm team.

Inside Sales Account Manager Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - £35,000 - £37,000 + Performance Bonus - Full Time | Office Based Build Relationships. Win Business. Grow Your Sales Career. We're looking for an ambitious Inside Sales Account Manager to join a growing and well-established international business operating within the water, construction, industrial and agricultural sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys speaking to customers, following up opportunities, building long-term relationships and turning enquiries into orders. You'll manage existing accounts while proactively identifying new sales opportunities, helping customers find the right solutions and driving revenue growth. Whether you're currently working in Internal Sales, Telesales, Customer Service with a sales focus, Sales Administration or Account Management, this could be the perfect next step in your career. The Role As an Inside Sales Account Manager, you'll be responsible for developing customer relationships, generating sales opportunities and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Key Responsibilities Managing and developing relationships with existing B2B customers. Handling inbound customer enquiries by phone and email. Taking, processing and managing customer orders accurately. Preparing and following up quotations to maximise conversion rates. Proactively contacting customers to generate repeat business. Identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities. Reactivating dormant accounts and nurturing new opportunities. Building a strong understanding of customer requirements and recommending suitable solutions. Maintaining accurate customer records and sales activity within CRM systems. Liaising with purchasing, warehouse, logistics and accounts teams to ensure excellent customer service. What We're Looking For We would love to hear from candidates with experience in: Internal Sales Telesales Account Management Sales Administration B2B Sales Customer Service with a sales focus Trade Counter Sales Merchant Sales Technical Sales Wholesale or Distribution Sales You'll Be Successful If You: Enjoy speaking to customers and building rapport. Are confident making outbound calls and following up opportunities. Have a proactive and self-motivated approach. Are commercially aware and target driven. Can manage multiple customer enquiries and priorities effectively. Have strong organisational and communication skills. Possess excellent attention to detail. Are comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM systems. Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team. Previous experience selling technical products would be beneficial but is not essential, as full product and industry training will be provided. What's On Offer? £35,000 - £37,000 basic salary Performance-related bonus scheme Full product and sales training Ongoing coaching and development Clear career progression opportunities Potential future route into Key Account Management and wider commercial roles Supportive and collaborative team environment Opportunity to join an established international organisation Long-term career prospects within a growing business Who This Role Would Suit This position could be ideal if you currently work as a: Internal Sales Executive Sales Executive Telesales Executive Account Manager Customer Service Advisor Sales Coordinator Sales Administrator Business Development Executive Trade Counter Salesperson Customer Account Manager and are looking for a role that offers greater responsibility, earning potential and career progression. Apply Now If you're a confident communicator who enjoys building customer relationships, identifying opportunities and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your sales career. ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone, and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details. Contact: Bav Patel Recruitment Consultant (phone number removed) (url removed) ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

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