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The Role \n We are recruiting a driven Sales Manager with proven Business Development skills to further grow sales of capital medical equipment across the North East of the UK and Scotland. The role will focus predominantly on the ENT and Gynaecology markets, building trusted relationships with clinical and commercial stakeholders and supporting customers through complex equipment purchasing decisions... \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Job Title: Manufacturing Leader Location: Newcastle Salary: £50,000–£60,000 Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension matched up to 6% Annual bonus of up to 5% of salary The Company: An established engineering and manufacturing business operating across markets including space, aviation, defence, medical and engineered products. Working Hours: Monday–Thursday: 08:30–17:00 Friday: 08:30–13:00 Job Description: This is a newly created Manufacturing Leader position with the opportunity to take genuine ownership across a varied manufacturing environment. With new products being developed and increasing activity in areas including space, the business wants someone who can strengthen day-to-day manufacturing leadership while bringing fresh ideas and new ways of working. The Manufacturing Leader will sit between manufacturing strategy and daily execution, taking responsibility for operational control and coordination across manufacturing. You will translate direction into clear priorities, coordinate people and resources, resolve operational issues and maintain consistent delivery performance. Working across a broad range of manufacturing processes, the Manufacturing Leader will lead daily manufacturing activity, support Supervisors, manage labour and scheduling priorities, monitor KPIs and work closely with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Planning and Stores. You will also take responsibility for people-management activity including performance reviews, objectives and attendance, while helping drive standardisation, continuous improvement, process discipline and safe working practices. Skills & Experience: The successful Manufacturing Leader will need strong manufacturing leadership experience within a heavy industrial, engineering or metal manufacturing environment. Experience across machining and fabrication environments would be particularly relevant. This is a varied, fast-moving operation rather than a high-volume production-line environment, so versatility and sound operational judgement are important. To succeed as Manufacturing Leader, you should be comfortable managing changing priorities, labour and resource conflicts while building credibility with experienced shop-floor teams. A hands-on engineering background with progression into leadership would be advantageous. A degree in business, engineering or manufacturing is preferred, or equivalent experience. Experience of structured quality management systems is required, with AS9100 or aerospace/defence manufacturing experience advantageous. Why Should You Apply? The Manufacturing Leader joins a business where the manufacturing environment offers significant variety, with established and new products moving through a broad range of engineering processes. For an experienced Manufacturing Leader who enjoys being close to manufacturing while improving how an operation performs, this offers the opportunity to bring outside experience and fresh thinking into a newly created role. There is also potential over time to develop towards broader Manufacturing Manager responsibilities

Manufacturing Leader Newcastle To £60 000 + annual performance bonus. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Leader to play a critical role in the day-to-day operational management of our manufacturing function. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, this position sits between strategic direction and shop-floor execution. You will be responsible for translating manufacturing objectives into daily and short-term operational priorities, coordinating resources, resolving operational challenges and ensuring consistent delivery performance across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operation of manufacturing activities, ensuring resources, priorities and production requirements are effectively coordinated. Translate manufacturing objectives into clear short-term plans and drive delivery performance through effective scheduling and labour deployment. Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues, resolving barriers and coordinating cross-functional support where required. Manage workforce performance, attendance, development and employee relations activities in line with company processes. Monitor and drive manufacturing KPIs, ensuring data is used to support performance improvements and decision-making. Lead continuous improvement and standardisation initiatives, embedding Lean principles and operational best practices. Promote a strong culture of health, safety, quality and compliance, supporting audits, corrective actions and process discipline. Collaborate with Engineering, Supervisors and support functions to improve manufacturing processes, maintain work instructions and escalate strategic issues appropriately. Experience & Qualifications Degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing preferred, or significant relevant manufacturing leadership experience. Proven experience leading, directing or coordinating manufacturing teams within a heavy industrial, engineering or metal manufacturing environment. Experience operating within a structured quality management system. Strong understanding of manufacturing planning, labour deployment and operational performance management. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, resolve resource conflicts and make effective operational decisions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience using KPIs, labour data and production information to drive performance improvements. Ability to work collaboratively across Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Planning, Stores and Manufacturing teams. Working knowledge of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment. Experience implementing standard work, Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives. Strong digital skills, including Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. What We Offer Opportunity to lead and influence daily manufacturing operations within a highly specialised engineering environment. A collaborative culture focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement and employee development. Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies serving critical global industries. Career growth opportunities within an international engineering and manufacturing group. If you are an experienced manufacturing leader with a passion for operational excellence, people leadership and continuous improvement, we would welcome your application. At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

MTrec’s new career opportunity Our client are looking to recruit an exceptional Production Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day performance of our manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on management role for someone who enjoys being close to production, understands how to organise people and machinery effectively, and takes personal responsibility for getting the job finished properly and on time. The Job you’ll do You will have overall responsibility for planning and controlling production, working closely with our Foreman and a team of approximately 15 production employees. You will be responsible for: Creating and maintaining daily and weekly production plans. Allocating labour and machine capacity effectively. Ensuring production targets and delivery dates are achieved. Monitoring productivity, quality, waste and downtime. Identifying and removing production bottlenecks. Managing and developing the production team. Working closely with purchasing, sales and management. Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, quality and health & safety. Introducing practical Lean/continuous-improvement initiatives. Producing clear production reports and KPIs. Taking ownership when production falls behind plan and putting it back on track. About You We are looking for someone who has genuinely managed a manufacturing operation rather than someone who has simply held a managerial title. Proven manufacturing/production management experience. Experience managing a team. Welding/fabrication industry experience. Strong planning and organisational ability. Excellent understanding of production flow. Ability to prioritise under pressure. A practical, hands-on management style. Good communication and people-management skills. A track record of improving productivity, delivery or quality. Most importantly, you will be someone who sees a problem on the factory floor and think. The rewards and the Benefits £55,000 plus bonus on target attainment. Genuine responsibility and authority. Opportunity to make a measurable difference to the operation

Business Development Manager - Recyclable Plastic Be part of something special. Join the circular economy with Vanden. At Vanden, we're passionate about transforming waste into a valuable commodity, buying, selling and recycling scrap plastic. Our mission: "Build the world's largest recycled plastics commodities company". Since we started on our journey, back in 2005, we've developed a worldwide presence, serving hundreds of customers in over 50 countries. And we've grown a strong, talented team who are highly trained, dedicated and loyal. What You'll Do Participate in putting plastic back into the circular economy, your role will be to secure diverse, stable supplies of scrap plastic commodities generated from the Waste Management and Recycling industry. This is a purchasing side role, but it is not a simple sourcing position. This is a sophisticated commodity trading role, so you'll be collaborating internally and externally. You'll have ownership of a market territory, focusing on building mutually beneficial relationships with all possible suppliers, controlling material quality by visiting and inspecting suppliers' goods, and closing deals constantly. You'll be communicating with our teams across the world every day in the deal-making process, so you'll need to be flexible, hungry, and collaborative. A typical day involves issuing multiple material offers to our global sales teams. Quality checking materials in person and assessing commercial viability prior to offering to market. We look forward to seeing you We're not looking for the ordinary, you'll need to be an A-player with an optimistic and persistent approach, always open to giving and receiving feedback on performance. - Utilising your research and business development experience, cold calling and meeting new suppliers to purchase quality scrap plastic. - Following internal procedure & policy (CRM, Admin, Trial Policies, Customer Onboarding) - Growing into the role and contributing to Vanden's mission. - Expanding your technical knowledge in and all-around plastic. What we hope you'll bring - Significant commodity Sales experience based 'on the road', exceeding financial targets, and a track record in developing a high volume of new material from current and new suppliers. - A successful track record in selling commodities or products in a fast-changing market. - Experience in successfully managing existing accounts and hunting for new ones at the same time. - A can-do entrepreneurial attitude with a high level of integrity. - A strong ability to negotiate with customers maximising margins and closing deals. Here's the best things about this role - Uncapped commission scheme – get what you put in; we reward hard work. - Join a Values driven international business: we encourage our people to be intensely curious and to challenge boundaries and ways of working, here you have a voice. - Grow with us: we are expanding and have an ambitious mission, we will provide the resources, training and support for you to stretch yourself and learn new skills and enhance your career – you are our most valuable asset. - Join a good cause: not only do we generate revenue we actively help to build a global circular economy. Here's why it is great for some but not everyone - You will join a challenging fast paced environment that will force you out your comfort zone, and you will need to develop and build new commercial and technical skills. - The first 6 months is intense, you will spend a lot of time learning about plastic, you will become obsessed with quality and accuracy, to be able to deliver certainty to our customers. - You will spend a lot of time travelling and visiting customers sometimes 3 days a week meeting potential suppliers and current accounts, you'll be being the face of Vanden, a job on the road isn't for everyone.

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Muehlhan Wind Service as a Project Manager! At Muehlhan Wind Service, we take pride in our commitment to reducing the cost of green energy through our impactful work. Apply today for the chance to be part of a strong, passionate team working towards making green energy more accessible across the world. Muehlhan Wind Service is a full-scope contractor and supplier of highly specialized wind turbine technicians and solid solutions – to OEM’s in the wind industry. We work with some of the largest companies in the industry on the most complex projects and are considered a strategic partner for the simple reason that we deliver uncompromising high-quality services. As a Project Manager within our Electrical Services Team you will ensure professional project management that adds significant value to our company. You will accomplish this through collaborative efforts, meticulous project planning, and a strong focus on cost management and efficiency. In this role, you will have the authority to make purchases in alignment with our Matrix of Approval, ensuring that projects stay on track and within budget. • Ensuring compliance with project contracts and agreements, • Managing project profitability and financial performance, • Delivering projects on time, meeting quality and safety standards, • Overseeing the fulfilment of frame agreements, purchase orders, and contracts, • Handling all contractual notifications and documentation, • Developing and maintaining a comprehensive risk register, • Establishing a stakeholder matrix and facilitating effective communication, • Minimizing project costs, energy consumption, and purchasing volumes, • Aligning project plans with customer expectations and business unit goals To succeed in this role, you will need: • Technical insight and knowledge in the wind industry, • Theoretical or practical education related to the wind industry, • Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, • Proficiency in English (spoken and written), • A minimum of three years’ relevant experience, • Right to Work in the UK If you are a motivated, forward-thinking professional with a passion for project management in the wind industry, we want to hear from you. In Muehlhan Wind Service we have a supportive network, a team of competent and engaged colleagues. You’ll be working with a global organization with further career development opportunities and a career with a meaningful purpose. You’ll be able to put sustainability on the agenda every day! We offer you a competitive salary and pension plan as well as flexible working hours together with a hybrid working model. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across cultures in developing innovative green solutions for the fast-growing renewable energy industry. Our customers are some of the leading wind turbine manufacturers in the world, and we do our utmost to deliver revolutionary and competitive products with green technology that fit our customers’ needs and exceed their expectations – every time. Combined with a flat hierarchical structure and a positive and informal working environment with a can-do attitude, this allows our employees to grow both personally and professionally. Muehlhan Wind Service (MWS) is a world-leading, full-scope independent service provider, specializing in wind turbine installation and Operations & Maintenance solutions for Tier 1 global wind energy clients. MWS, headquartered in Fredericia, Denmark, is part of the Muehlhan Group, which is based in Hamburg, Germany. MWS is one of two main business divisions (1. Wind Service & 2. Industrial Service). The two divisions operate independently under the Muehlhan umbrella. The group is owned by a U.S.-based private equity firm. In just eight years, MWS has evolved into a global market leader with annual revenues exceeding DKK 2.5 billion and strong margins. With approximately 20 offices across Europe, the UK, Australia, East Asia, the USA, and Canada, we manage projects in more than 35 countries worldwide. Driven by a passion for wind energy and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, our teams execute projects of all sizes across more than 12 specialized business units, including Offshore Installations, Onshore Installations, High-Voltage & Electrical Services, Blade Inspections & Repairs, Service & Statutory Inspections, Paint & Corrosion Control, Main Component Exchange, Special Projects, Manpower Solutions, Welding Repairs, Oil Exchange, and more. Our success is powered by motivated, skilled, and open-minded people who share a strong passion for renewable energy and thrive in a dynamic, international environment. For more information, please visit our website: www.muehlhan.com #J-18808-Ljbffr

Production Co-ordinator Location: Washington If you thrive on keeping things moving, solving problems quickly, and making sure the right parts and paperwork are in the right place at the right time, this role could be a great match. Our Client is hiring for a reputed client where you'll coordinate production builds day to day-helping teams hit customer due dates and supporting a safe, organised working environment. • Coordinate production builds with the wider team, working closely with Stores to ensure jobs are kitted to production plans, • Support build planning to help ensure customer due dates are achieved, • Tackle day-to-day issues that arise with builds or delivery of parts, escalating when necessary, • Ensure production packs and related paperwork are completed, correctly stored/filed, and inspection-ready, • Work alongside Purchasing to expedite urgent parts for production, • Liaise with contractors for building maintenance and coordinate with the Service Engineer to issue and account for required stock for upcoming work, • Manage first-line customer build-related complaints and raise quality concerns for non-conforming material/specifications, HSE incidents, or near misses, • Handle supplier non-confirming parts, helping drive resolution, • Maintain day-to-day stores workflow by addressing issues and updating the Operations Manager, • Complete daily time sheets for the team, report overtime, and support consumables control-sharing details with Purchasing, • Oversee daily health and safety activities on site, maintain excellent housekeeping, and support periodic full inventory checks, • Perform final sign-off and inspections of finished goods, • A good understanding of Microsoft Office and confidence using ERP systems (training will be provided for EFACS), • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking-comfortable troubleshooting when builds or parts don't go as planned, • A customer-focused mindset and the ability to act as a service champion, • Flexibility and a team-first approach, • Clear communication skills, including when dealing with suppliers and contractors, • The physical capability to stand for periods and handle lifting of heavy items where required, • This role involves working in a production environment, with day-to-day physical tasks and strict adherence to HSE requirements #J-18808-Ljbffr

Do you want to work for one of the world’s leading medical device organisations? Our aim is to make a difference to patients’ lives every day, delivering innovative products and technology to make healthcare better. We are committed to advancing healthcare. We have never been afraid to push forward and navigate the best paths for our clients and patients. The Enterprise Account Manager, establishes, maintains, and expands relationships with strategically selected accounts, within the Private sector of the UK market. Supporting divisions with driving activities to enable growth and profitability through assigned strategic account objectives. They will be responsible for supporting the maintenance of business within high touch accounts and development and growth of new business in selected accounts with low touch/market share. • Develops and maintains relationships with the key decision maker (C-Suite, Senior Management across clinical and purchasing and Finance) in select Enterprise accounts and at Healthcare system level e.g. Senior procurement/supply chain and c-suite/board members., • Design, obtain buy-in, and collaborate with all key internal Stryker stakeholders to implement the criteria to select the portfolio of strategic accounts for the Company, while sustaining long term growth., • Develop business and account plans for selected Enterprise Accounts, Outpatient Surgical centres, and new hospital build. Executing and monitoring plans and prioritizing where necessary., • Support, define and deploy the strategic account plan structure and process across the matrixed organization., • Provide strategic guidance and insight along providing recommendations for selected Enterprise Accounts, playing an active role in developing long-term contracts., • Contractual negotiations with select Enterprise Accounts, • Identify and partner with external stakeholders and create innovative partnership concepts to drive Stryker visibility and market share., • Design and develop bespoke value propositions for individual Enterprise Accounts with key stakeholders., • Collaboration with other COE functions in Europe and with Market Access & Health Economics team and to drive value-based offerings., • Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews and strategy meetings to identify further opportunities and link them to the organization’s products/service/solution strategies. Communicate with Business Unit Leaders, Regional Sales Managers & Marketing Managers on a regular basis to share key account information., • Represent multi franchise initiatives internally and externally and provide central co-ordination of efforts, • Run, and understand financial models specifically for cross-divisional offerings working closely with the COE, Tenders, Contracts and Pricing as well as Finance., • Develop comprehensive annual account reports, • Proactively monitor contract compliance levels and evaluate and communicate results to improve compliance, target new business and contract cross divisionally ahead of expiration., • Track monthly progress against goals; identify: Successes, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT)., • Work with Enterprise accounts Supply Chain to assist sales in accelerating the sales process and removing obstacles, identify opportunities, and drive long-term customer loyalty., • Identify overarching issues and supply chain concerns across Enterprise accounts and assist in resolution with local sales teams and CoE Tenders, Contracts and pricing, • Delegate operational tasks timely and effectively such as contract activation, price changes/amendments, orders, and invoice payments to partners within supporting enabling functions, • Cultivate the partnership mentality within Enterprise Accounts and identify opportunities to add “non-price” value using existing initiatives, programs, and other forms of aggregated value., • Be knowledgeable on future Stryker product launches and investment to prepare the market as appropriate, driving healthcare economic solutions alongside science driven Med tech., • Gather market data and provide industry analysis as necessary., • Maintain knowledge of market trends, competitive actions, product needs, and customer base., • Maintain and grow knowledge base of capital equipment, disposable products, Flex Financial and ProCare service agreements, as well as associated contract position for each business unit., • Minimum 5 years in a commercial role (strategic selling, key account management, commercial operations, business development, marketing), • Proven business acumen and success within the medical device industry and ideally experience of the Private Sector, • Ability to be successful and achieve results through others who are not direct reports, • Proven ability to influence internal senior level stakeholders, • Can negotiate skilfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups facilitating the achievement of win/win solutions among a variety of stakeholders, • Deep understanding of customer purchasing process and contract / tendering processes and mechanisms, • Solid understanding of Sales & Marketing strategies as well as commercial acumen to drive growth, • Strong financial experience, able to read a P&L and able to read and assess customer financial offerings, • Comprehensive knowledge in connection with the country’s medical economy, • Knowledge of a CRM system preferred, • Computer skills, MS Office, • Presentation skills with modern presentation media, • Valid UK drivers licence. Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; family and parenting leaves; wellness programs; onsite gyms and restaurants; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities. Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology & spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world. For more information, please visit our website at www.stryker.com. • United Kingdom: £69,300 - £115,600 GBP Annual At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package. Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Estates and Property team. Maintaining accurate property, asset and estates records, including leases, plans, surveys and compliance documentation. Supporting the management and upkeep of property and asset databases, ensuring information remains accurate and up to date. Assisting with property searches, estate projects and contract mobilisations, including liaising with landlords and managing agents. Acting as a key point of contact for estates-related enquiries from colleagues, contractors, tenants and external stakeholders. Delivering a high standard of customer service across the estates function and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Providing support to the purchasing service desk, including monitoring shared inboxes and responding to enquiries when required. Handling sensitive business and property information with professionalism and confidentiality. Supporting wider estates and procurement activities and undertaking additional duties as required. As an Estates Property Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the Estates and Property function. Working closely with the Estates Property Manager, you'll provide administrative and operational support, maintain accurate property and asset records, and help coordinate property mobilisations. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, building relationships with a range of stakeholders, and contributing to the effective management and development of a diverse property portfolio. Connect Health and Healthshare have come together as one organisation - Cora Health - combining our decades of experience in providing healthcare services on behalf of the NHS #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Competitive salary package, • Permanent opportunity, • You will be working for a highly successful firm, • Friendly and collaborative working environment, • Easily accessible offices MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our prestigious and highly successful construction client on their search for an experienced Company Buyer to join on a full time and permanent basis. If you have the required skills and experience required for the role. • Purchase goods, materials& services to ensure the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply, • Manage the performance of the Assistant Buyer, delegate tasks and provide guidance and training, • Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and ensure good communications, • Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities, • Support product change requests and review the impact on capacity plans, • Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply or demand of needed products and materials and advise others of the impact, • Attend meetings and update others on concerns, in particular when there is a risk that could prevent the organisation from meeting programmes, • Receiving requisitions (verbally and by email) for C.E. and building materials., • Sending out enquiry packages for building and C.E. materials., • Quotation evaluation., • Placing orders (mainly via. Email) for C.E. and building materials; including liaising with site to programme deliveries and expedite orders. This will include maintaining order logs (Excel documents)., • Invoice checking; including resolving of queries., • Maintaining various spreadsheets (Excel documents), which record cost comparisons and set out site order information., • Placing verbal with supplier's orders when necessary. You will contribute to the overall running and continuous improvement of the business, along with the development of the Purchasing Department, by ensuring that the highest professional standards are maintained to continually improve the service given to Clients. This includes: • Identifying problems and offering solutions., • Ensuring the Company's QEMS procedures are followed as they relate to the Procurement Department, and offering suggestions as to their development and improvement, • Encouraging and developing teamwork both within your team and between teams, internally and externally., • Have an excellent understanding and are compliant with the QEMS, particularly the processes outlined in IP03, IP06, IP08, IP10 and IP12. You will be expected to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality at all times regarding the company and its Clients. You must also work efficiently and safely at all times in accordance with the appropriate training, the Company Safety Policy and HSE guidelines. • Your ability to relate well with Clients and Staff and to maintain high professional standards is very important, alongside your ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner both in writing and verbally. In doing so you must also ensure an appropriate standard of dress and personal appearance is maintained at all times., • You should demonstrate and use initiative to carry out work with minimal supervision, including the skills to prioritise and work to strict deadlines whilst being thorough and paying close attention to detail. This will be reinforced by demonstrating an enthusiastic, flexible and conscientious approach to work., • Once inducted, you should demonstrate a clear understanding of the Company's structure, values and procedures, including the QEMS. In relation to this, you must advise your line manager immediately of any visits to site by external agencies such as the Health & Safety Executive, Environmental Health Officers etc. The main duties listed above are not intended to be exhaustive and may be revised in accordance with the requirements of the department and the company #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Competitive salary package, • Permanent opportunity, • You will be working for a highly successful firm, • Friendly and collaborative working environment, • Easily accessible offices MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our prestigious and highly successful construction client on their search for an experienced Company Buyer to join on a full time and permanent basis. • Purchase goods, materials& services to ensure the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply, • Manage the performance of the Assistant Buyer, delegate tasks and provide guidance and training, • Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and ensure good communications, • Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities, • Support product change requests and review the impact on capacity plans, • Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply or demand of needed products and materials and advise others of the impact, • Attend meetings and update others on concerns, in particular when there is a risk that could prevent the organisation from meeting programmes, • Receiving requisitions (verbally and by email) for C.E. and building materials., • Sending out enquiry packages for building and C.E. materials., • Quotation evaluation., • Placing orders (mainly via. Email) for C.E. and building materials; including liaising with site to programme deliveries and expedite orders. This will include maintaining order logs (Excel documents)., • Invoice checking; including resolving of queries., • Maintaining various spreadsheets (Excel documents), which record cost comparisons and set out site order information., • Placing verbal with supplier’s orders when necessary. You will contribute to the overall running and continuous improvement of the business, along with the development of the Purchasing Department, by ensuring that the highest professional standards are maintained to continually improve the service given to Clients. This includes: • Identifying problems and offering solutions., • Ensuring the Company’s QEMS procedures are followed as they relate to the Procurement Department, and offering suggestions as to their development and improvement, • Encouraging and developing teamwork both within your team and between teams, internally and externally., • Have an excellent understanding and are compliant with the QEMS, particularly the processes outlined in IP03, IP06, IP08, IP10 and IP12. You will be expected to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality at all times regarding the company and its Clients. You must also work efficiently and safely at all times in accordance with the appropriate training, the Company Safety Policy and HSE guidelines. • Your ability to relate well with Clients and Staff and to maintain high professional standards is very important, alongside your ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner both in writing and verbally. In doing so you must also ensure an appropriate standard of dress and personal appearance is maintained at all times., • You should demonstrate and use initiative to carry out work with minimal supervision, including the skills to prioritise and work to strict deadlines whilst being thorough and paying close attention to detail. This will be reinforced by demonstrating an enthusiastic, flexible and conscientious approach to work., • Once inducted, you should demonstrate a clear understanding of the Company's structure, values and procedures, including the QEMS. In relation to this, you must advise your line manager immediately of any visits to site by external agencies such as the Health & Safety Executive, Environmental Health Officers etc. The main duties listed above are not intended to be exhaustive and may be revised in accordance with the requirements of the department and the company #J-18808-Ljbffr

Expervent, part of the MARCH, is looking for an experienced and motivated Project Administrator (Purchasing) to join our growing team in Jarrow. Working closely with Project Managers, suppliers, and the Finance Manager, you will maintain procurement schedules, manage purchase orders, and help ensure

MARCH is seeking a Project Administrator (Purchasing) in Jarrow to support project delivery through procurement coordination and timely purchasing. You will work closely with Project Managers, suppliers and the Finance Manager to maintain schedules, manage POs, and ensure accurate cost recording, with a focus on efficient supplier coordination. The role emphasizes purchasing administration and timely delivery over negotiation, offering career development within a growing engineering-focused #J-18808-Ljbffr

Elliot Thomas Consulting are exclusively partnered with an established interiors business looking for a Procurement Administrator to join their team and support the Purchasing Manager with daily procurement for high-end interior projects. The role is structured and process-driven, ideal for an organised, detail-focused candidate who can raise POs, record quotations, check pricing and track orders across multiple deadlines. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Washington & Oregon Reports To: Sales Manager Position Type: Full-Time For more than 50 years, Medosweet Farms has been a trusted distributor of dairy and specialty food products throughout Washington and Oregon. As a family-owned company, we are committed to building lasting customer relationships, delivering exceptional service, and helping our customers succeed through innovative supply solutions. Our success is built on our reputation as a trusted partner and "Distributor of Choice." We combine the flexibility of a local company with the resources, expertise, and supply network needed to support customers across manufacturing, foodservice, retail, bakery, healthcare, and redistribution segments. This emphasis on customer-centric partnerships aligns with Medosweet's strategic objectives and competitive positioning. The Major Account Executive is responsible for retaining, strengthening, and growing Medosweet's largest and most strategic customer relationships, with a primary focus on food manufacturers and other high-volume accounts throughout the Pacific Northwest. This position serves as the senior commercial contact for assigned customers and is accountable for customer retention, revenue growth, gross profit performance, contract management, and identifying new opportunities within existing relationships. The Major Account Executive develops deep knowledge of each customer's business and works collaboratively with Purchasing, Operations, Logistics, Customer Service, and Executive Leadership to deliver solutions that support customer success while achieving Medosweet's financial objectives. The successful candidate is a strategic relationship builder who balances customer advocacy with business discipline and actively contributes to Medosweet's long-term growth strategy. The role aligns with company initiatives to grow manufacturing business, expand profitable customer relationships, and increase share of wallet within existing accounts. • Own and manage a portfolio of Medosweet's largest and most strategic accounts., • Develop long-term account plans that drive customer retention, growth, and profitability., • Build executive-level relationships with customer leadership, purchasing teams, operations managers, production leaders, and ownership groups., • Conduct regular business reviews that reinforce Medosweet's value proposition and identify opportunities for improvement., • Ensure customer satisfaction through proactive communication and issue resolution., • Maintain a thorough understanding of each customer's business objectives, challenges, operational requirements, and future growth plans., • Increase sales volume, margin contribution, and product penetration within assigned accounts., • Identify opportunities to introduce additional dairy and specialty food categories., • Expand relationships across multiple locations, divisions, and decision-makers within customer organizations., • Develop strategies to protect and recover at‑risk business., • Collaborate with Sales Leadership to pursue new large-account opportunities that fit Medosweet's strategic direction., • Support contract negotiations, annual pricing agreements, and long-term supply partnerships., • Serve as Medosweet's lead relationship manager for key manufacturing customers., • Understand customer production schedules, demand forecasts, quality requirements, and inventory expectations., • Coordinate supply strategies that support production continuity and supply-chain reliability., • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen customer partnerships., • Partner closely with Purchasing to align sourcing strategies with customer demand., • Work collaboratively with Operations and Logistics to ensure service excellence and delivery performance., • Coordinate with Customer Service to provide exceptional support and responsiveness., • Engage Executive Leadership on significant opportunities, risks, and strategic initiatives., • Act as the customer's internal advocate while balancing company profitability and operational capabilities., • Achieve annual sales, gross margin, retention, and profitability objectives., • Monitor account profitability and recommend pricing strategies when appropriate., • Support forecasting and budgeting processes by providing accurate customer demand projections., • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities affecting account performance., • Monitor competitive activity, industry developments, and dairy commodity market trends., • Maintain awareness of emerging opportunities within manufacturing and large-account channels., • Provide market feedback that supports strategic planning, supplier partnerships, and product line development., • Minimum of 5 years of successful B2B sales or account management experience., • Demonstrated success managing large strategic customer relationships., • Proven ability to grow revenue within existing accounts., • Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills., • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities., • Strong business acumen and financial understanding., • Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office applications., • Ability to travel throughout Washington and Oregon as needed., • Experience selling dairy products, food ingredients, specialty foods, or foodservice products., • Background working with food manufacturers, processors, or large-volume commercial customers., • Knowledge of food distribution, supply chain management, and category management., • Existing relationships within the Pacific Northwest food industry. Success in this position will be measured by: • Customer retention rate, • Revenue growth within assigned accounts, • Gross margin achievement, • Share-of-wallet growth!, • New product/category penetration, • Contract renewals and extensions!, • Customer satisfaction and service performance, • Forecast accuracy!, • CRM utilization and account planning discipline, • Contribution to overall company profitability, • Relationship Building, • Strategic Thinking, • Customer-Centric Mindset, • Negotiation & Influence, • Consultative Selling, • Financial Acumen, • Collaboration, • Accountability, • Problem Solving, • Communication Excellence At Medosweet, relationships matter. We believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage and empower them to make decisions that strengthen customer partnerships and support long-term success. As a family-owned company with more than 50 years of history, we offer the stability of an established business combined with the agility to respond quickly to customer needs. This role provides the opportunity to help shape the future growth of Medosweet by protecting and expanding some of the company's most important customer relationships. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, an established, internationally focused science and manufacturing SME. We are supporting them in their search for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead and transform their manufacturing operations. With a reputation built on scientific rigour, integrity and technical excellence, the business serves a global customer base and is entering an exciting phase of growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to overhaul and expand manufacturing capability, support increased sales volumes and play a pivotal role within the senior leadership team. This is a highly influential position for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on driving operational excellence and developing high-performing teams. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the development and execution of the company's manufacturing strategy, ensuring production capability, capacity, quality and delivery performance align with customer requirements and business objectives. You will have overall responsibility for Manufacturing, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Quality and Operational Improvement activities across the business. Working closely with Scientific, Engineering and Commercial teams, you will support business growth, product innovation and operational excellence, ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant production of high-quality precision scientific instrumentation. You will be responsible for the leadership and development of a manufacturing facility which includes low-volume electronic assembly, cable and wiring assembly, clean room operations, box-build assembly and product testing activities. Experience within electronic manufacturing is essential, as the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing electronic assembly operations, electronic component procurement and related supply chain activities that are fundamental to the business. Experience within science-led manufacturing environments and ISO-regulated environments would be highly advantageous. The role will also involve oversight of incoming goods inspection and quality control processes for both electronic and mechanical components. An understanding of basic metrology and component inspection techniques would therefore be beneficial. We are seeking a practical, hands-on manufacturing leader who can provide technical guidance to the team, support skills development and training initiatives, and step in to advise on manufacturing processes and best practice when required. • Lead manufacturing operations and strategy, ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant production of high-quality precision scientific instrumentation whilst supporting business growth and operational resilience., • Oversee day-to-day manufacturing activities including production planning, capacity planning, resource allocation and operational performance management., • Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards and reporting frameworks to support data-driven decision making and continuous performance improvement., • Drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing initiatives, productivity improvements, waste reduction, cost optimisation and process enhancement programmes., • Lead new product introduction (NPI), process scale-up activities and engineering-to-manufacturing transitions to support current and future product development., • Manage manufacturing-related supply chain, inventory, logistics and supplier performance activities to ensure continuity of supply and operational effectiveness., • Ensure domestic and international logistics activities comply with relevant import/export, customs and regulatory requirements., • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and external partners, ensuring cost-effective and reliable operational performance., • Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing manufacturing team through effective recruitment, workforce planning, coaching, training, succession planning and performance management., • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, quality, employee engagement and continuous improvement., • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality and regulatory requirements, maintaining robust procedures, controls and safe systems of work., • Lead risk management, business continuity planning and audit readiness activities across manufacturing and supply chain operations., • Oversee manufacturing facilities, equipment, maintenance, calibration programmes and contractor management to ensure safe and efficient operations., • Drive manufacturing systems optimisation, automation, digitalisation and process improvement initiatives, ensuring effective use of ERP/MRP and operational reporting systems., • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Scientific, Commercial and Senior Leadership teams to align manufacturing capability, product quality and customer delivery with business objectives., • Manage the sourcing, purchasing and supply continuity of electronic components and related materials required to support manufacturing operations., • Oversee incoming goods inspection and quality control activities for electronic and mechanical components, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards., • Provide practical technical support, coaching and guidance to manufacturing personnel, helping develop capability and resolve day-to-day operational challenges., • Identify training needs across the manufacturing team and implement development activities to improve skills, quality and productivity The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: We're looking for an experienced manufacturing leader who combines technical credibility with strong commercial awareness, exceptional leadership skills and a passion for operational excellence. • Proven leadership experience within manufacturing, production or operations management in a technical manufacturing environment., • Demonstrable experience within an electronic manufacturing environment., • Experience purchasing electronic components and managing associated supplier relationships and supply chain activities., • Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning and supply chain management., • Experience overseeing incoming goods inspection, quality control activities or similar component verification processes., • Experience improving productivity, quality, efficiency and delivery performance through continuous improvement initiatives., • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capability., • Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills., • The ability to work collaboratively across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain and commercial functions., • A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to provide technical guidance, coaching and development support to manufacturing teams., • A naturally curious, proactive, resilient and accountable approach, with exceptional attention to detail and the confidence to make informed decisions and drive positive change., • Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or a related discipline., • Live within a commutable distance to the offices in Rochester., • Box-build assembly., • ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 environments., • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies., • ERP/MRP systems., • Experience supporting technical, scientific, medical or research-focused products and customers., • Precision engineering, scientific instrumentation or regulated manufacturing environments., • High-mix, low-volume manufacturing operations within an SME environment., • Experience scaling manufacturing operations and supporting business growth., • Understanding of basic metrology, measurement techniques and component inspection processes, • Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid break, • Holiday entitlement: 33 days per year, inclusive of bank and public holidays, • Pension: Employer contribution of 7.5%, • Death in Service: Available, subject to eligibility, • Permanent Health Insurance: Available, subject to eligibility #J-18808-Ljbffr

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you. We are looking for a Professional Qualifications Manager within our Talent Development team to support the Head of Early Careers, Talent Development in shaping and evolving the firm's professional qualifications framework, ensuring qualification pathways remain aligned to business priorities, future capability requirements and the changing needs of the Early Careers population. The role leads qualification governance, provider relationships and programme performance, acting as the firm's subject matter expert to drive learner outcomes, compliance and continuous improvement. • Leading the ongoing review, design and evolution of professional qualification pathways across service lines, ensuring alignment with current and future business capability requirements, • Driving the development of qualification strategies that support the firm's evolving Early Careers population, talent objectives and workforce planning priorities, • Owning end-to-end qualification pathway governance, ensuring compliance with professional body, apprenticeship and regulatory requirements, • Evaluating qualification performance, pathway design and learner outcomes, identifying opportunities to enhance programme effectiveness and commercial value, • Leading the governance framework linking qualification outcomes with progression, reward and career milestone decisions, • Leading strategic relationships with training providers, professional bodies and awarding organisations, • Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance learner experience, programme effectiveness and operational efficiency, • Owning qualification policies, standards, governance frameworks and associated documentation, • Demonstrated experience leading professional qualification strategy, education programmes or workforce development initiatives, • Experience shaping qualification pathways, learning frameworks or talent development programmes in response to evolving business needs, • Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders to drive change and improve programme outcomes, • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance learner outcomes, business priorities and investment decisions, • Experience leading provider performance management, contract governance and continuous improvement initiatives, • ICAEW qualified (or equivalent), • Hybrid and Flexible working, • 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days), • Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP., • Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion. At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Manufacturing Leader is responsible for day-to-day operational control and coordination across manufacturing. The role sits between strategy and execution, converting manufacturing direction into daily and near-term priorities, resolving operational conflicts, coordinating people and resources, and maintaining consistent delivery performance. The purpose of the role is to ensure daily performance, priorities and people management are handled consistently so that the Manufacturing Manager can focus on strategic manufacturing leadership, business risk, future capacity and longer-term capability development. The Manufacturing Leader role enables the manager to operate at the correct strategic level. • Own daily operational control and coordination of direct and indirect manufacturing resources across cells and support functions., • Convert Manufacturing Manager direction into daily, weekly and near-term manufacturing priorities, ensuring priorities are clear, realistic and communicated., • Lead daily manufacturing meetings, using visible priorities, constraints, labor plans, KPI data, actions, and escalation points., • Manage and support daily and near-term scheduling, including labor deployment, daily adjustments, resource conflicts, overtime recommendations, and out-of-process labor assignments., • Act as the first point of contact for shop-floor teams and support functions for day-to-day manufacturing issues, removing blockers and resolving conflicts where appropriate., • Coordinate across manufacturing cells and functions, including Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Planning and Stores, to support safe, compliant and efficient delivery., • Track time and attendance, conduct labor tracking, complete LEAP performance reviews, set objectives and check-ins, and manage conduct or disputes in line with company processes, escalating where required., • Support Supervisors without diminishing their role; Supervisors retain ownership of hands-on technical execution, process adherence, troubleshooting, operator development and immediate safety control., • Manage and report daily manufacturing KPIs, ensuring shop-floor data is accurate, visible and used to support decisions and corrective action., • Drive standardization and implementation of agreed continuous improvement actions, working with Supervisors and operators to embed improvements locally., • Manage the storage and movement of WIP within manufacturing areas, ensuring priorities, constraints, and material movement are aligned to the plan., • Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure required supplies and consumables are available at appropriate levels to support near-term manufacturing priorities., • Ensure only trained and competent individuals are scheduled into manufacturing processes, and that training or competency gaps are escalated and addressed., • Allocate and plan health and safety corrective actions, support accident investigation planning, and ensure EH&S requirements are followed in day-to-day operations., • Support internal and external audit processes by ensuring manufacturing actions, records, 5s, housekeeping, and process discipline are maintained., • Working, • Work with Engineering, Supervisors and Operators to develop, update and document manufacturing work procedures as directed., • Escalate genuinely strategic, high-risk or systemic issues to the Manufacturing Manager; day-to-day operational issues should normally be resolved through the Manufacturing Leader and Supervisor route., • College degree in business, engineering or manufacturing preferred, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing leadership environment., • Minimum 5 years' experience directing or coordinating a manufacturing workforce in a heavy industrial, engineering or metal manufacturing environment., • Experience working within the requirements of a structured corporate quality management system; AS9100 or aerospace/defense manufacturing experience would be advantageous., • Strong operational judgement with the ability to manage daily priorities, resource conflicts, schedule pressure, labor deployment, and escalation., • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organization and manage appropriate outcomes., • Experience using KPIs, labor data, planning information, and shop-floor feedback to support daily decisions and corrective actions., • Ability to coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Planning, Stores and Supervisors., • Working knowledge of health and safety responsibilities, including training/competency control, corrective action follow-up, and accident investigation support., • Experience implementing standard work, lean or continuous improvement activity in a manufacturing environment., • Proficiency in digital communication and workflow tools such as Teams and SharePoint; ERP or manufacturing planning system experience is desirable. #J-18808-Ljbffr

If you enjoy solving practical problems, leading from the front and delivering work where no two projects are the same, this could be your next move. We’re looking for an Afloat Services Supervisor to help plan, mobilise and deliver ship repair projects at Balaena Tyne. You’ll coordinate skilled people, equipment, materials and subcontractors, making sure every job is completed safely, efficiently and to the standard our customers expect. This is a role for someone who takes ownership. Someone who can turn a scope of work into a clear plan, keep teams focused under pressure and respond calmly when priorities change. With a combined workforce of more than 2,000 employees and operations spanning Gibraltar, Padstow, Tyne, Birkenhead and Falmouth, Balaena is one of the UK’s most dynamic and regionally anchored maritime groups. The integration of our facilities has created one of the world’s most capable ship repair and shipbuilding groups, with a network of 12 dry docks and strategic reach across the UK and the Mediterranean. At Tyne, our Afloat Services team takes engineering expertise directly to vessels and customer locations. As we continue to grow as One Balaena, we need supervisors who combine strong trade knowledge with practical leadership, commercial awareness and an uncompromising approach to safety. • Supervising afloat repair projects from preparation and mobilisation through to completion., • Visiting vessels, agreeing scopes with customers and helping to create clear, workable job packages., • Coordinating labour, subcontractors, equipment, materials and consumables., • Completing readiness checks and arranging transport to and from customer sites., • Keeping accurate job, cost and purchasing records, with the right purchase orders in place., • Recording, pricing and responding to customer enquiries, escalating technical or commercial queries when needed., • Keeping the Afloat Services Manager informed and working closely with colleagues to deliver for the customer., • Leading safe working practices, maintaining high standards of housekeeping and supporting HSEQ inspections and investigations. We’re looking for a time-served tradesperson from a fabrication, marine or related engineering discipline who is ready to take responsibility for people, projects and customer delivery. This role will suit someone who: • Has experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, fabrication, marine or a similar engineering environment., • Can lead teams clearly and confidently, while remaining hands-on and approachable., • Is organised, methodical and able to manage changing priorities., • Communicates well with customers, colleagues, subcontractors and managers., • Understands that safety, quality and good housekeeping are fundamental to successful delivery., • Has previous supervisory or management experience, or is ready to take that next step., • Holds a full driving licence and can travel to customer and project locations as required., • Brings resilience, practical judgement and a positive outlook when challenges arise. You’ll join an experienced team that works together, supports each other and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your project, commercial, purchasing and customer-management skills, with potential development towards Afloat Services Manager or Project Manager. If you’d like to get a feel for who we are, what we do and where we’re heading, check us out online. Come and help us deliver something exceptional. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A fantastic opportunity has now arisen for a buyer of goods and services to join our (Good Not For Resale) Procurement team at our Head Office in Newcastle upon Tyne. Greggs purchases equipment and services for both its Manufacturing facilities and Retail Estate of circa 2500 shops. The successful candidate for this role will work for the Purchasing Manager responsible for the ongoing Supplier Sourcing and Management of the IT and Marketing category so any experience or at least an interest in these areas would be preferable. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop a Purchasing career within a fast-paced, values-led retail business. With shared responsibility for a portfolio of an estimated £50m spend, you’ll support key projects such as enhancing our digital platforms, introducing new in-store technology, and working with partners who help shape the future of our brand. It’s a chance to gain exposure to high-impact areas of the business and play a role in delivering the tools and campaigns that bring the Greggs experience to customers every day. Over time, the role will evolve to allow you to take ownership of specialist category areas. As part of this role, you’ll be contributing to Greggs’ exciting plans for the future of IT and Marketing. We’re investing in a range of digital transformation initiatives, introducing next-generation technologies into our shops and bakeries, and innovating how we connect with customers through data-led, customer-first campaigns. You'll work alongside cross-functional teams to support these efforts, building commercial relationships with strategic suppliers and playing a part in Greggs' evolution as a modern, digitally enabled business. We expect applicants to have some experience in purchasing, or in working with suppliers—ideally in either IT or Marketing. However, as this is a development role, we’ll provide structured training and coaching, such as GAP Negotiation and CIPS level 4, to help you grow and succeed. We can offer you: • Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 10% of your salary, • Pension scheme with matching employer contributions up to 7%, • Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products, • Profit share - We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year, • 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day, • The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave twice a year, • Colleague share plans, giving you the opportunity to save and invest in Greggs, with the chance to buy Greggs shares at a discounted rate, • Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependants, • Income Protection should you become unable to work due to long-term sickness, • Death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year's salary, • Virtual GP, Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Consultations - we provide access to a fantastic total wellbeing app for you and your family, • Employee Assistance Programme - we provide all colleagues with access to an EAP helpline providing mental health support as well as financial and legal support, • Savings and discounts, including digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offers, • Career progression and learning and development opportunities, • A company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about The Greggs Pledge, • Colleague Networks - internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another, • This is a full-time role, however flexibility in this will be considered, • We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role, • The base location for this role is Greggs House, Quorum Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8BU The successful candidate will need to effectively communicate with both suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring that the appropriate quality and quantity of goods and services are available, when and where required, and to the agreed functional specification. Key Responsibilities: • To liaise with Internal Stakeholders where appropriate to understand their requirements for purchases, such that they can be tendered if appropriate, • Negotiating Commercial and Contractual terms with Suppliers, comfortable negotiating MSAs for SaaS and services, • Support in the managing of, and resolving, day to day issues with suppliers in a timely and effective manner. Liaise with senior purchasing team to agree approach and activity for purchases linked to their supplier relationships., • End to end procurement process, RFI, RFP, negotiation, contracting and ongoing supplier management, • Taking ownership for, and driving, cost saving initiatives throughout the business in key areas of responsibility: including but not exclusively, IT hardware, 3rd party software, retail (in-store) marketing, corporate services contracts, • To extract and analyse SAP data to identify opportunities to drive value or consolidate suppliers in their category, • Identifying and negotiating appropriate specifications and SLAs for goods and services supplied, • Adhere, support and contribute to our Responsible Sourcing processes and goals, • Reviewing processes and standard ways of working to support IT category leads with long-term procurement strategy that maintains customer focus and ensures best practice is achieved, • Maintaining good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers To support the Purchasing Managers on larger projects as required, • Outstanding planning and organising skills, • Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Assertive with ability to manage internal and external contacts with diplomacy, • Persuasive and able to communicate and influence stakeholders at all levels including senior leadership within Greggs, • Strong interpersonal skills, • Experience of working with Suppliers to negotiate better pricing, run tender processes and drive value from supplier interactions, • Experience of dealing with multiple tasks simultaneously, • Experience of reporting from SAP or similar ERP system, running analysis using excel and driving insight from data, • Highly numerate and literate, • Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 suite, including CoPilot and PowerBI reporting, and ideally SAP Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes us so special is our culture - how we behave and support each other. Everyone's welcome at Greggs. Whatever their background, preferences or beliefs we want all of our colleagues to feel welcome and able to be themselves at work. You can read more about us here: Greggs Careers | About Greggs. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Rewards & Benefits of Offer; Competitive salary package Permanent opportunity You will be working for a highly successful firm Friendly and collaborative working environment Easily accessible offices The Company you will be working with; MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our prestigious and highly successful construction client on their search for an experienced Company Buyer to join on a full time and permanent basis. If you have the required skills and experience required for the role, then please apply for an immediate response! The Role you will be doing; Purchase goods, materials& services to ensure the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply Manage the performance of the Assistant Buyer, delegate tasks and provide guidance and training Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and ensure good communications Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities Support product change requests and review the impact on capacity plans Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply or demand of needed products and materials and advise others of the impact Attend meetings and update others on concerns, in particular when there is a risk that could prevent the organisation from meeting programmes Receiving requisitions (verbally and by email) for C.E. and building materials. Sending out enquiry packages for building and C.E. materials. Quotation evaluation. Placing orders (mainly via. Email) for C.E. and building materials; including liaising with site to programme deliveries and expedite orders. This will include maintaining order logs (Excel documents). Invoice checking; including resolving of queries. Maintaining various spreadsheets (Excel documents), which record cost comparisons and set out site order information. Placing verbal with supplier's orders when necessary. Continuous improvements You will contribute to the overall running and continuous improvement of the business, along with the development of the Purchasing Department, by ensuring that the highest professional standards are maintained to continually improve the service given to Clients. This includes: Identifying problems and offering solutions. Ensuring the Company's QEMS procedures are followed as they relate to the Procurement Department, and offering suggestions as to their development and improvement Encouraging and developing teamwork both within your team and between teams, internally and externally. Have an excellent understanding and are compliant with the QEMS, particularly the processes outlined in IP03, IP06, IP08, IP10 and IP12. General requirements You will be expected to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality at all times regarding the company and its Clients. You must also work efficiently and safely at all times in accordance with the appropriate training, the Company Safety Policy and HSE guidelines. Your ability to relate well with Clients and Staff and to maintain high professional standards is very important, alongside your ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner both in writing and verbally. In doing so you must also ensure an appropriate standard of dress and personal appearance is maintained at all times. You should demonstrate and use initiative to carry out work with minimal supervision, including the skills to prioritise and work to strict deadlines whilst being thorough and paying close attention to detail. This will be reinforced by demonstrating an enthusiastic, flexible and conscientious approach to work. Once inducted, you should demonstrate a clear understanding of the Company's structure, values and procedures, including the QEMS. In relation to this, you must advise your line manager immediately of any visits to site by external agencies such as the Health & Safety Executive, Environmental Health Officers etc. The main duties listed above are not intended to be exhaustive and may be revised in accordance with the requirements of the department and the company TPBN1_UKTJ

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Parts & Purchasing Manager – GT3 & GT4 Motorsport. Proven experience in purchasing, parts management or motorsport logistics. Proficiency with inventory-management systems, spreadsheets and purchasing tools.

Residential Support Worker – Children’s Services - Glenrothes, Fife (KY7).Be the reason a child feels safe, supported, and heard.At Newcross Healthcare, we’re on a mission to help children and young people thrive.We’re looking for compassionate.If you’ve got experience working with childre

Social Care Assistant, St Brendans (3327).You will work enthusiastically as a member of a team that promotes and supports Adults with Support Needs to actively take part within local resources and facilities, to maximise their inclusion, independence and planned outcomes.This can be within a variety

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working.As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve.You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing grea

Eastertoun Primary is a non-denominational school in Armadale, which benefits from a mixed catchment area in terms of socio-economic background.The school currently has 12 primary classes and a nursery class.The school has a long-established and fully supportive and active Parent Staff Council as we