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Commodity Buyer / Senior Buyer - Tobridge, Kent Salary £40 - £50K DOE Full-time On-site preferred SAP essential Purpose of the Role The Commodity Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing specific commodity categories to ensure consistent supply, cost competitiveness, and supplier performance. This role ensures materials and components are available to meet production schedules while driving cost savings, quality improvements, and strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities 1. Procurement & Sourcing Manage the end-to-end procurement process for assigned commodities. Source new suppliers and evaluate alternative materials or components to reduce costs and enhance supply continuity. Conduct market research to understand price trends, supply risks, and global commodity movements. Review RFQs, negotiate pricing, and secure best-value agreements aligned with organisational goals. 2. Supplier Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers to ensure dependable supply. Monitor supplier performance in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and compliance. Conduct supplier reviews, audits, and performance improvement activities. Resolve supply issues and escalate risks to the business where required. 3. Cost & Contract Management Support cost-saving and value engineering initiatives while ensuring material availability. Prepare and present cost analysis, forecasts, and supplier proposals. Negotiate commercial terms, long-term agreements, and service-level expectations. 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Planning teams to support manufacturing requirements. Assist in new product development projects by sourcing suitable materials and components. Ensure procurement decisions support overall production efficiency and company strategic goals. 5. Data, Systems & Compliance Maintain accurate procurement data within ERP/MRP systems. Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and ethical procurement practices. Track commodity KPIs and generate reports as required. Skills & Experience Required Essential Proven experience in procurement, buying, or supply chain roles-preferably within manufacturing or engineering environments. Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Ability to analyse data, interpret market trends, and make cost-effective decisions. Proficient with ERP/MRP/SAP systems and Microsoft Excel. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable CIPS qualification (or studying towards it). Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles. Experience managing global suppliers or complex commodity categories. Key Competencies Commercial awareness Decision-making Problem-solving Relationship building Attention to detail Adaptability and resilience TPA Recruit is a specialist recruitment agency acting on behalf of our client to source and assess suitable candidates for this position. All applications will be reviewed and processed by our team, who will liaise directly with shortlisted individuals throughout the hiring process

We are Centrica! We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - we’re powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.Your work here isn’t just a job – it’s a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future . Energise your career. We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That's why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it. About your role: Centrica is looking for a Head of Econometrics to put robust, data‑driven insight at the centre of how we invest, plan, and grow. You'll lead our Marketing Mix Modelling strategy, working with marketing teams and agencies to quantify effectiveness, explain ROI, and guide smarter budget decisions. Your impact goes beyond marketing. You'll shape forecasting across the business-financial performance, energy demand, and consumption, bringing macro‑economic and market drivers into our planning. To thrive here, you'll need sharp commercial instincts, strong stakeholder influence, and the confidence to advise senior leaders. Location : Windsor & London UK, hybrid working (circa 2 days per week in the office). Responsibilities of the role: Marketing Mix Modelling & Marketing Effectiveness * Own and evolve Centrica's MMM capability across brands, channels, and products. * Partner with marketing teams and external agencies to design, review, and challenge modelling approaches. * Translate MMM outputs into clear explanations of marketing ROI, effectiveness, and marginal returns. * Support marketing budget planning and optimisation, ensuring spend decisions are grounded in robust evidence. * Drive a true effectiveness culture, where Brand & Marketing's role is recognised across British Gas as being a growth engine for the business * Managing and interpreting a range of qualitative and quantitative research into customers and market context and trends Forecasting & Economic Insight * Lead and support econometric and time-series forecasting for financial performance, demand, and customer behaviour. * Contribute to energy consumption and demand modelling, incorporating weather and behavioural drivers. * Embed macro-economic factors into modelling and scenario planning to inform strategic decisions. Stakeholder Leadership & Governance * Act as the senior econometrics partner to Marketing, Commercial, Finance, and MD-level stakeholders. * Present complex analysis in a clear, decision-focused narrative. * Ensure high standards of model governance, transparency, and analytical rigour. Capability & Team Leadership * Set best-practice standards for econometrics across the organisation. * Coach and develop econometricians and analysts, fostering a culture of analytical excellence. * Shape the future roadmap for econometrics, tooling, and integration with wider analytics and AI capabilities. Here's what we're looking for: * Extensive experience in econometrics and Marketing Mix Modelling within complex organisations. * Strong understanding of media, marketing, pricing, and promotional levers and their commercial impact. * Expertise in time-series analysis, regression, and forecasting methodologies. * Strong macro-economic awareness and ability to link external trends to business outcomes. * Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders with clear, evidence-based insight. * Self-driven, resilient, and comfortable operating in ambiguous, high-impact environments. Why should you apply? Thinking of applying? Do it! A better you, paves the way for a better tomorrow. That's why last year, over 3,000 colleagues made an internal move across Centrica - we're proud to champion squiggly careers because your journey is just as important as ours. If you bring your energy, we'll give you a platform to energise your career. Why don't you visit our ___ and explore our digital learning offering for any material which can upskill you in your current role - and get you ready to interview for your next one? Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey. Chat to your manager too - it's important they understand your goals and can help support you.

CRM Marketing Automation Manager (Salesforce) Term : 12-month contract - with the team having at least a 3 year roadmap ahead of it Salary : £45k to £55k plus bonus, 25 days leave, good pension, healthcare, life assurance, etc. Location : Hybrid, two days a week in office - based out of Kent, not far from Tunbridge Wells The team youll be joining is mid-transformation of CRM journeys for this financial services giant. Youll join an existing team who are growing, handling the technical build and execution of new customer journeys and CRM workflows being built in Salesforce Marketing Cloud. With this role, you'll be leaning into the technical side, handling the build and creation journeys, with a decent emphasis on implementing dynamic content within complex customer communications across both promotional and operational comms. Because this sits within financial services, theres naturally a heavy emphasis on regulations within the dynamic content being served. Think things like policy pricing, exclusions, underwriting terms which need to be applied all at an individual level, and how that's able to be delivered at scale through automation. This team are building a whole new next generation of CRM capability for the business. Looking to level up the sophistication of CRM journeys as well as automation. Which will include testing AI capabilities within Salesforce. With all this comes the need for testing both through logic specs, considering what should appear and why on communications, as well as whether dynamic content is pulling through correctly into the final communications. So having a solid understanding in how to create and implement effective test and learn strategies will be important. What youll be involved in Creating, testing and improving digital customer journeys across the Salesforce Marketing Cloud ecosystem Working with BA and tech teams to align workflows, architecture and product requirements Translating commercial objectives into clear, usable CRM objectives and comms Shaping propositions for new capabilities and guiding them from idea to launch Using insight from customer behaviour, brokers and performance data to refine CRM journeys, customer comms and enhance CRM journeys Spotting friction points and recommending changes that will lift engagement and enhance the customer experience Keeping delivery on track across product, digital, engineering and operational teams What helps you succeed here Experience within a marketing environment, having delivered CRM Operations/CRM Automation working with Salesforce/SFMC Confidence turning data, research and customer behaviour into sophisticated CRM journeys Experience of the above within a regulated environment financial service, utilities, insurance, healthcare, telecoms, etc. Good understanding of creating, testing and optimising sophisticated customer journey comms which utilise dynamic content The ability to simplify technical detail for stakeholders and keep teams aligned Curiosity, structure and a habit of nudging things forward even when the detail is evolving Want to Apply? Heres how: Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. You can share your Linked-in profile or email me a CV it doesnt have to be up to date, we can work on that once you decide you want to take this forward. Or, for a chat and more information please contact me on: Colin Doree Recruiter | Blue Pelican 01892 507122 TPBN1_UKTJ

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