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Talentmark is recruiting for a R&D Manager to join a company in Materials Manufacturing industry at their site based in Longridge, Preston on a permanent basis. The Company: Our client is a leading global manufacturer of specialist materials, which includes a wide range of Composite Materials, Electrical Insulations, Mica Products and a wide range of Textile Products. The Location: The role is based at our client's site near Preston The Role: • To lead and coordinate the research, development and technical services function across all site competence, • Liaise with your team, Sales, Production Planning, Production Management, Quality / HSE, Maintenance and Purchasing by providing technical support for any new or ongoing development projects., • Contribute as necessary to the design/formulation of new products, • Identify new materials and technologies available in the market Your Background: • Masters degree or a PHD qualification in a science related subject, such as chemistry, applied chemistry or material science., • Accomplished senior manager within a complex manufacturing environment, working within a technical or research and development function with responsibilities for tecnical support, new product or process development.

Talenmark is recruiting for a R&D Manager to join a company in Materials Manufacturing industry at their site based in Preston on a permanent basis. The Company: Our client is a leading global manufacturer of specialist materials. The Location: The role is based at our client's site near Preston. The Role: To lead and coordinate the research, development and technical services function across all site competence. Liaise with your team, Sales, Production Planning, Production Management, Quality / HSE, Maintenance and Purchasing by providing technical support for any new or ongoing development projects. Contribute as necessary to the design/formulation of new products. Identify new materials and technologies available in the market.Your Background: Masters degree or a PHD qualification in a science related subject, such as chemistry, applied chemistry or material science. Accomplished senior manager within a complex manufacturing environment, working within a technical or research and development function with responsibilities for tecnical support, new product or process development.For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Emily Mills on (phone number removed)...

We have a new opportunity to join The Compleat Food Group as a Raw Materials Manager based at out chilled food manufacturing site in Clitheroe! You will be accountable for material control from supplier though to production facility, including stock levels, waste control and resource planning. About The Compleat Food Group At The Compleat Food Group, were proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, were on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. Were home to some of the UKs most exciting and loved food brands, includingWalls Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, andHarvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, were a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UKs major retailers, as well as across foodservice. With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, were united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better. Location:Clitheroe, BB7 1QD. Hours:Monday Thursday, 8:30 17:00, Friday, 8:30 16:00 Salary:£42,000 - £45,000 Your Duties Will Include: • Leadership, development, and performance management of raw materials team, • Own and manage Materials Required Planning (MRP) system including maintenance of data and configuration critical to MRP runs, • Ensure system data is accurate, including stock holding, batch and expiry information, • Oversee the purchasing of raw materials covering fresh, frozen, and ambient from UK and Europe, • To provide short medium and long-term forecasts to suppliers, • Daily reporting to identify and manage stock requirements for production, • Ensure timely delivery of materials to deliver the production plan, • Work with centralised procurement team to coordinate long term forecasts, • Manage day-to-day challenges and issues, escalating where necessary, • Identify and deliver improvement opportunities to increase productivity, reduce complexity, and reduce cost, • Work with stock control to mitigate exposure and waste from short-dated inventory, • Purchasing and/or materials management experience within a food manufacturing or similar FMCG environment, • Advanced Excel skills, • MRP System knowledge (M3 Cloudsuite advantageous), • Vendor management knowledge, • Stock holding and costs knowledge, • Organisation skills, • Resilient and pro-active, • Analytical skill, • Salary Sacrifice Schemes- including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension, • 33 days annual leave(including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra, • Holiday Discountsvia our online retail platform, • Access toenhanced retail discountsonline and in-store, • Free product handoutsacross our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand, • 24/7 access toGroceryAidfor free financial, emotional, and practical support, • Physical Wellbeing Hub- free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts, • Free diet & nutrition advicewith access to thousands of healthy recipes, • Online wellbeing support- from mindfulness to lifestyle resources, • Access to apersonalised online learning platform (LMS), • Formal and informal trainingopportunities tailored to your role, • Performance Development Plansand regularCareer Conversations, • Company Mentoring Schemeto add depth and really support your career journey, • 2 paid volunteering daysper year to give back to causes that matter to you, • Charity initiativesand fundraising events, • Team socialsto connect and celebrate together, • Employee networks & support groups- includingWomen @ Compleat JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title: Sales Operations Administrator Location: South Preston Salary: £28,000 Contract Type: Full-time, permanent Working hours: 08:00 – 16:30 (Monday to Friday), early finish on Friday (from 1:30, depending on workload and order volumes) Company: Established and expanding supplier of bespoke items The opportunity: Our client is an established manufacturing and bespoke order business who are experiencing a rapid period of expansion and growing the size of their teams. They are currently seeking an additional Sales Operations Administrator to support an expanding customer base and internal sales functions. Known for delivering high-quality bespoke items to a range of sectors – they are well established and stable in the marketplace and industry they operate in. This role will be instrumental in maintaining order accuracy, supporting client and supplier communication, and enabling the smooth running of back-office processes. The company operates from a modern facility, which includes open-plan offices, a dedicated customer showroom, and on-site manufacturing spaces. As part of a broader change and growth programme, the business is investing in new systems and expanding the team across multiple departments to meet increasing order volumes and evolving customer needs. Key responsibilities: • Coordinate and manage sales order processing from start to finish, working closely with sales managers and key account teams (use of CRM, Sage 50 and MS Office systems)., • Accurately check customer orders against specifications, flagging discrepancies and working with relevant departments to resolve issues., • Liaise with customers and external suppliers over the phone (inbound and outbound) to confirm product details, timelines, and fulfilment queries., • Monitor production capacity and flag any orders that cannot be fulfilled due to constraints in materials or scheduling., • Ensure all order-related data is logged into internal systems (CRM) in accordance with company procedures and compliance standards (ISO accredited)., • Collaborate with internal teams across manufacturing, logistics, operations, administration and purchasing to keep workflows moving efficiently., • Develop a working knowledge of material or alternative options used in custom product builds., • Support sales function by occasionally joining client meetings alongside a sales manager. Key skills & experience: • Proven experience in sales administration, operations, or customer service roles (desirably within a bespoke manufacturing business)., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a confident telephone manner., • High level of accuracy and attention to detail., • Motivated, proactive, organised, and ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively., • Proficient in CRM software, Sage 50, and MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)., • Collaborative approach, with ability to liaise cross-department and with external stakeholders., • Knowledge or interest in furniture manufacturing, or custom products is a plus. Benefits • Competitive salary, • Collaborative, fun and supportive team culture with a positive team philosophy, • Ongoing training and development opportunities to aid growth within the business, • Quarterly team lunches (company-funded), • Christmas party and regular team social activities, • Travel expenses covered for site visits, • Opportunities to get involved in client-facing experiences, • Supportive and flexible management team, • A degree of flexibility from management regard to start and finish times (note: this is not flexi-time working, or working from home)

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

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

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

Purchasing Council Manager (f/m/d) Raw Material Copper. Leading the Purchasing Council (PuC) community and ensure consistency across commodity and sourcing decisions.

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

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

This is a full-time on-site/ hybrid role for a Purchasing Manager located in Long Crendon. The Purchasing Manager will oversee procurement activities, supplier management , and inventory control processes.

A growing business in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee the procurement of raw materials. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience, preferably in purchasing metals, and holds a CIPS qualification alongside solid negotiation skills.

As the Group Purchasing Manager, you will play a crucial role in the company's success. You will develop and implement a purchasing strategy that aligns with the organisation's growth plan. Develop and implement the group's purchasing strategy.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Purchasing and Planning Manager.

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).

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

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

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.

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. Conduct accu

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. Oversee end-to-end purchasing processes including sourcing, negotiation, contract managemen

Job Advert: Logistics, Purchasing and Administration Manager. Interaction Recruitment is partnering with an esteemed client to offer an exciting opportunity for a Logistics, Purchasing and Administration Manager. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will oversee key functions including

Liaising with the Planning and Production team to review the production schedule to inform the Raw Materials purchasing strategy & requirement. Significant experience of purchasing and supplier management.

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.

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

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.

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 hi

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

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

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