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You already know how to design. The question is whether you want to keep doing it somewhere that actually builds interesting, high-precision products, or just keep polishing drawings that never quite get there. We are looking for a talented and motivated engineer to join our growing team at a leading high-precision Fabrication company specialising in composites, Sheet metal and flexible materials. In this role, you will: * Collaborate with a diverse range of clients across various industries, including machine tools, nuclear, medical devices, and material handling. * Translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs that meet strict specifications. * Act as a consultative engineer, proposing solutions, alternative designs, and recommendations. * Utilise your expertise in welding principles, geometric tolerance, and detailed drawing creation. * Manage product Bills of Materials (BOM) within the company's ERP system and liaise with purchasing. * Work closely with the Engineering Manager to ensure designs meet deadlines, legislative guidelines, and environmental regulations. * Provide hands-on support during the introduction of new and existing products in manufacturing. To be successful, you will need: * A degree in an engineering discipline or an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering. * A strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and product costing. * Experience working in a small to medium-size...

Procurement Manager Permanent Full Time Leek Wootton Grade I (£58,431.00 - £62,195.00) Alongside a competitive salary we offer a market supplement of £5,000 per annum for a full MCIPS qualification The Contracts & Procurement Team work to a category management structure. This role is expected to focus on contracts in the areas of Facilities Management, Estates Projects, Estates Professional Services, Utilities, Uniform and Fleet purchase and maintenance. We offer a hybrid working, with team members able to work from home for part of the week. Those on the redeployment register will be given prior consideration. The main purpose of the role is to develop procurement strategies for designated business areas and provide business managers with procurement advice, enabling them to derive maximum commercial value from operational spend. Main Responsibilities: • Provide specialist procurement input to business cases, with due regard to full life costing, financial benefit over risk, flexibility, benefit through business re-engineering, enablers/barriers, longer term demand requirement and expected market development etc., • Support business transformation, by considering options and alternatives including innovative solutions to deliver value for money, social value and high quality of goods and services., • Gather market and commercial intelligence in order to understand demand and supply chain capabilities and develop appropriate contract category strategies., • Enforce the Scheme of Governance and Finance and Contract Regulations and provide expert professional advice to stakeholders in all areas of procurement., • Establish/implement appropriate routes to market, ensuring competition, collaboration (wherever possible), , and innovation, compliant to UK procurement legislation., • Use effective procurement practice to deliver value for money and ensure procurement projects are planned effectively, delivering to time, quality and cost. To ensure that procurement related risks are identified and relevant mitigations in place are in place that minimise the Force’s exposure to risk and uncertainty., • Support greater understanding of procurement practice and regulations across the stakeholder base including delivering training and awareness sessions, and development of contract and commercial management skills within customer teams., • To prepare and execute contract documentation, negotiate with suppliers, identify contractual risks and seeking legal advice where required., • To provide strategic support to implementation/contract managers, during the mobilisation of new contract arrangements and ongoing strategic performance reviews, with the emphasis on partnership and added value., • To support contract management activities including attendance at contract meetings, monitoring of key performance indicators and execution of contract variations., • To engage with and contribute to national groups and forums including BlueLight Commercial and Crown Commercial Services as relevant to the category areas., • To raise the profile of Contracts & Procurement, by taking a proactive and supportive role with services focusing on early engagement and contribute to the wider objectives of the Directorate by improving its effectiveness and extending its influence and ability to add value., • To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required. Person Specification: Knowledge: Qualifications: Candidates must be: • Have a Relevant degree (e.g. Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain), • Significant public sector procurement experience, • Experience of business transformation principles including a working knowledge of how strategic procurement activity can support change and effectively realise benefits, • Substantial and relevant experience of operating at senior manager level and influencing decision making, • Proven experience of managing procurement projects within a category area, • A track record of providing a high quality, customer focused procurement service, • Proven experience of managing challenging stakeholders and situations and resolving contractual performance issues and disputes, • Experience of driving commerciality within public service delivery models Key Skills: • Proven ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation, • Ability to interpret and extrapolate procurement data and present in a clear, well-structured way that can be easily understood by non-procurement colleagues, • Ability to look wider than the procurement implications of business decisions and identify and assess the wider strategic impacts, • Strong planning and organisational skills, • Excellent and effective interpersonal skills, • High level of communication, negotiation and influencing skills

Looking for a Purchasing Manager/Director to source a large range of finished goods mainly in China and the Far East but also the EU.

Create and monitor the performance of the purchasing strategy. Oversee and support our purchasing staff.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Purchasing Manager on a full-time permanent basis. Planning and managing purchasing to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards. Overseeing supplier performance, purchasing activities, and both direct and indirect spending.

Materials Planning and Purchasing ManagerLocation: Hailsham, BN27 4ELSalary: Competitive, DOEContract: Full time, PermanentHours: Monday - Friday, 37 hoursBenefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking a Purchasing Manager in Lincolnshire.

A leading aerospace company based in the UK is seeking an Indirect Purchasing Manager to lead the Purchasing team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in indirect purchasing and demonstrate strong leadership and project management skills.

Parts Sales & Purchasing Account Manager. Our client is seeking an experienced Parts Sales & Purchasing Account Manager to join their dynamic and rapidly growing global sales team. Role: Parts Sales and Purchasing Account Manager | Location: Hemel Hempstead | Hours: 37 hours, Monday to Friday | Sala

Proven experience in a Purchasing Manager or senior procurement role. As a Purchasing Manager, you will play a key role in streamlining our procurement and production operations. You will work closely with our Sales Office and Production Teams, managing relationships with PSL Major Suppliers, and ha

A leading distributor of power supplies in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement activities and supplier management.

Familiar with the company's basic operation process, purchasing process and import and export process, with more than 5 years of retail industry, food fast-moving industry purchasing experience is preferred (must have experience in purchasing pre-packaged food or fresh food).

A leading aviation company is looking for a Parts Sales & Purchasing Account Manager to join their team in Hemel Hempstead.

The Purchasing Manager plays a key operational leadership role within the global marine procurement function, supporting the Head of Marine Procurement and Supply Chain in executing category strategies and ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of procurement services to a fleet of approximat

Purchasing and Planning Manager.

Our client, a leading and highly respected craft bakery supplying premium foodservice, retail, and private label customers, is seeking a commercially aware and detail-focused Stock Control & Purchasing Manager to manage inbound ingredients and packaging procurement across their busy production site.

An innovative engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Interim Purchasing Manager to lead a busy procurement function. This role involves overseeing end-to-end purchasing processes, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring alignment with the company's quality standards.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchasing & Stores Manager to join a leading manufacturer, supporting global supply chain operations at a state-of-the-art facility. Lead and coach the purchasing team. Develop and implement purchasing strategies.

Requirements needed for Purchasing Manager. We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead and develop our procurement function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities as a Purchasing Manager.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Officer, Supply Chain Officer, Costs Manager, Project Sourcing Manager, Sourcing Manager, Senior Procurement Manager, may also be c

You may currently be working as a Catering Manager, Store Manager or Restaurant Manager - or maybe you're an experienced Supervisor, Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager looking to progress your career. Working as a Restaurant Manager in a Subway® franchise is a challenging role but one that is high

A leading craft bakery in the United Kingdom is seeking a detail-focused Stock Control & Purchasing Manager to oversee purchasing and stock management operations.

Contributing to the annual activity plan for the Purchasing department and managing day-to-day team workloads.

A leading manufacturer in the UK is looking for a Purchasing Manager to oversee the purchasing process from raw materials to subcontracted services.

A growing manufacturing company in the United Kingdom seeks a Group Purchasing Manager to optimize its purchasing strategy and improve operational efficiency. The role involves developing a purchasing plan, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating contracts. Candidates should have at least f

A leading support services company in Essex is seeking a Purchasing Manager responsible for managing supplier relationships and implementing supply strategies. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 10 years of purchasing experience and strong communication skills. Key responsibilities include procuring

A fast-growing eCommerce company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Purchasing Manager to optimize its product range and supply chain operations. In this role, you'll manage supplier relationships, conduct forecasting, and create effective purchasing strategies.

Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer within a manufacturing environment, preferably in metal fabrication, joinery, or similar sectors. Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for raw materials, components, and subcontracted services related to steel, hardware, glazing, and fini

We’re a motivated, hard working team with a drive for success, and we’re looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our Product and Sourcing Team. As a Purchasing Manager, you’d play a key role in shaping our product range and ensuring smooth, cost-effective supply chain operations. If you’re

Our client, a leading and highly respected craft bakery supplying premium foodservice, retail, and private label customers, is seeking a commercially aware and detail-focused Stock Control & Purchasing Manager to manage inbound ingredients and packaging procurement across their busy production site.

A leading aerospace company in Gloucester, UK is seeking an Indirect Purchasing Manager to lead its purchasing team. Ideal candidates will have significant indirect purchasing experience, strong leadership skills, and excellent project management capabilities.

As the Planning, Shipping & Purchasing Manager, you'll be responsible for driving efficiency across the logistics and purchasing processes while maintaining high standards of customer service. Job Opportunity: Planning, Shipping & Purchasing Manager. We are currently recruiting for a Planning, Shipp

Strong background in raw material or feedstock purchasing. The role offers genuine ownership of the procurement function, the chance to shape supplier strategy, and the opportunity to lead and develop a purchasing team within a supportive environment. Working closely with the Commercial Director and

Shape the look and feel of our products.Drive savings and efficiencies.Champion quality and sustainability.Lead compliance and responsibility.Extended Producer Responsibility reporting.A proactive problem‑solver with strong negotiation skills.Minimum of 1 years experience in procurement in a food

We are looking to hire an experienced Purchasing/Buying Manager. Manage, coach and develop high performing purchasing and cost estimating teams that meet agreed objectives and which deliver best practice results, added value and continuous improvements.

Our client, a leading and highly respected craft bakery supplying premium foodservice, retail, and private label customers, is seeking a commercially aware and detail-focused Stock Control & Purchasing Manager to manage inbound ingredients and packaging procurement across their busy production site.

Purchasing Manager - Indirect Spend. Purchasing Operations Management (Indirect Only). Identify and escalate risks to the Procurement Manager along with proposed solutions to mitigate the same.

About the role: We’re seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead a high‑performing team responsible for managing a global supplier base and negotiating the purchase of components at the most competitive prices. You have extensive experience of global sourcing within Purchasing in a Manufacturing conte

We have an opportunity for a Paper Purchasing Manager to play a vital role in this process. Working with the Sustainability Production Manager you will ensure environmental considerations are adhered to throughout paper management and purchasing. Alongside the Sustainability Production Manager, keep

The Purchasing Manager role is a senior position within the Safran UK Purchasing team, where you will lead the development and implementation of commodity strategies to ensure the lowest total cost of acquisition is achieved for Safran entities across the UK. Indirect Purchasing Manager – Gloucest

Oversee supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and improve purchasing processes. Lead and develop a small purchasing team, driving both performance and personal growth. Proven experience in purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

A leading global technology company is seeking a Purchasing Council Manager to design and drive their global raw material strategy.

We are seeking an experienced Site Purchasing Manager to lead the local purchasing department at our client’s Birmingham site. As Site Purchasing Manager, you will:. Lead and supervise the site purchasing team.

A global leader in the circular economy is seeking a Site Purchasing Manager in Birmingham. Responsibilities include leading the purchasing team, utilizing SAP MRP for inventory management, and driving sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will have proven purchasing experience, a qualificati

We are seeking a seasoned supply chain professional to join an innovative engineering company as Interim Purchasing Manager to provide leadership and senior support to a busy procurement function of 6 buyers. Extensive experience leading purchasing teams. Oversee end-to-end purchasing processes incl