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Our client is a high-growth specialist engineering company that is undergoing expansion. They sell, repair and service pumps, motors and fan units that are installed by their field pump engineers in plant rooms and pumping systems of commercial buildings, offices, industrial & retail sites, holiday parks etc and we are excited to recruit a Procurement Manager for this high-growth business based in Bedford. The successful candidate will be an organised, methodical worker with an ambition to take full responsibility for the procurement function of all products used by their engineers on jobs, aiding in the continued growth of the company. The Candidate will be office-based Monday to Friday in Bedford, and report directly to a highly inspirational Managing Director, focused on cost savings and strengthening the supply chain. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for sourcing goods used on the engineering jobs to optimise costs, ensure supplier reliability, and improve operational efficiency. Location – Bedford Day to day tasks of the Procurement Manager will involve:- • Cost savings & Financial Control of £2.5million procurement spend, • Negotiation & Value: negotiating pricing, payment terms, and contracts to achieve best value for money, aiming for cost avoidance and direct cash savings, • Supplier Management: onboard, evaluate and manage supplier performance using KPIs to ensure high-quality delivery and consistency, • Supplier Consolidation: Streamline the supplier base to increase buying power & reduce administrative overhead for all items purchased to include PPE, uniforms, consumables through to the pumps, motors and fans used on jobs, • Inventory Coordination: maintain optimal stock level, aligning purchasing spend with demand planning to avoid overstocking or stockouts, • Ensuring on-site storerooms are kept organised and tidy., • Liaising with site operatives and supervisors to ensure that the correct materials for jobs are delivered to sites in a timely manner. Any back orders are being delivered from the merchant, and any material issues are communicated to the company., • Overseeing and dealing with the credit/exchange of defective materials., • Managing the process of ordering job materials and managing job materials as they are delivered to the Head Office, • Maintaining clear communication with suppliers to establish lead times & estimated demand., • Assisting in raising & matching purchase orders using the company software, • Sourcing off specification items from new suppliers, ensuring competitive prices are achieved., • Updating material schedules and cloud documentation Required • Warehouse / Store / Trade Counter / Merchant experience ideally at supervisor/branch manager or as a Procurement Specialist/Procurement officer level, • Alternatively, a Pump Installation Engineer/Pump Service Engineer who wants to come off the tools and go into a Procurement/Office role would be fully considered, • Computer literate, • Experience within the Plumbing/Builders Merchant Trade - knowledge of ordering materials/managing stock levels etc., • Experience within a Plumbers Trade merchant or Building Merchant environment/trade counter environment as a Branch Manager or Procurement Specialist/Buyer, • Experience within a merchant (non-plumbing) or Facilities Management/Specialist Engineering Services Company would also be considered as a Procurement Specialist, Procurement Officer or Procurement Manager, • Experience with Computers / Office 365, • Experience within the Construction/FM/Plumbing Merchant/Building Merchant industry, • Full UK manual driving licence/own car to get to work and back daily, as this is based on an industrial estate Work Location: In person at the Bedford Office Monday to Friday. Apply right now by calling Emma Dempsey at Beautiful Recruitment on +44 (0)203 9111 000

Account Manager - Permanent - East of England - £(phone number removed) Purpose We’re looking for an Account Manager to take ownership of key customer relationships and ensure the effective delivery of commercial, operational, and service commitments. Acting as the main customer contact, the role supports growth, retention, and strong cross‑functional coordination. Key Responsibilities • Build and manage strong customer relationships at multiple levels, • Execute customer strategies and manage day‑to‑day account activity, • Drive revenue through forecasting, quotations, and account development, • Manage contracts, demand planning, and order books, • Coordinate with operations, engineering, quality, and supply teams to ensure delivery commitments are met, • Resolve customer issues and support continuous improvement initiatives, • Prepare and present account performance reviews and reports About You • Proven experience in account or customer-facing management roles, • Background in electronics or a related technical/manufacturing environment strongly preferred, • Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills, • Commercially aware, detail-focused, and proactive, • Confident working cross‑functionally and managing multiple priorities, • Comfortable using ERP and business management systems

We are looking for a forward‑thinking Demand Planning Manager to lead our forecasting strategy and bridge the gap between traditional S&OP and the future of AI‑driven supply chain management. You will proactively flag sudden demand changes to the Supply Planning team to drive the right inbound d

A fast-growing FMCG company based in Central London is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimise supply chain operations.

Continuous Improvement: Drive forecast accuracy improvements and manage Demand Planning KPIs and reporting via Excel and Power BI. Experience: 5+ years in Demand Planning or Forecasting (FMCG background highly preferred). Reporting directly to the Head of Planning & S&OP, you will be a key driver in

Assist in the development of demand planning & S&OP processes to complement and challenge the wider business; maximise the robustness of the forecast given to supply planning, such as NPD project launch planning. The role leads the Demand Planning team and partners closely with the sales team to del

As a global leader in professional garments and linen rental services, with 80% of group revenue driven by textile solutions and with annual investments of several hundred million pounds, optimising cost, quality and customer value is a strategic priority across the Group and in the UK and the Deman

A fast-growing food company in Greater London is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to join their supply chain team. This role involves leading the Demand Planning team, focusing on accurate forecasting and collaborating with the sales team to ensure timely demand plans. The ideal candidate should ha

Work closely with Sales Directors and the Supply Planning Manager to identify risks, opportunities, and ensure product availability. Drive forecast accuracy improvements and manage Demand Planning KPIs and reporting via Excel and Power BI. Demand Planning or Forecasting (FMCG background highly prefe

A growing consumer goods company is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to oversee demand forecasting and planning across DTC and retail channels. This role requires a minimum of 2–3 years of experience in demand planning, analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. The ideal candidate will work cl

A dynamic fast-growing food chain is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to lead the demand planning team in London. You'll generate accurate demand plans in collaboration with the sales team while ensuring forecasting processes are robust.

Japanese Speaking Demand Planning Manager. Previous experience in sales and purchase planning (consumer goods preferred).

As the Demand Planning Manager, you will own Humantra’s demand forecasting and planning across DTC and retail channels, ensuring the business has a clear and accurate view of product demand across markets, channels and SKUs. This role is critical in building a world class, scalable demand planning

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You’ll have ownership of your own areas, including elements of commercial planning and account support, while being trusted to identify opportunities, solve problems, and keep things moving. Commercial Manager with Supply Chain Support. Commercial Manager with Supply Chain Experience.

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