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Recruitment Manager | Complex Care Provider £50,000 p.a Derby Full time Permanent Compass Associates are currently working in close partnership with a highly reputable complex care provider with a strong presence in the Midlands. Due to exciting growth plans, they are currently seeking a Recruitment Manager to join the team who will play a vital role in leading and developing the internal recruitment function. This is a key strategic and operational role, responsible for ensuring the attraction, selection and onboarding of high-quality talent across the organisation. The Recruitment Manager will manage a small team, contribute to workforce planning and recruitment strategy, and take ownership of the recruitment budget, ensuring cost-effective and innovative sourcing solutions within a specialist care environment. Responsibilities: • Foster a proactive, solutions-focused recruitment culture aligned with organisational values, • Design and implement recruitment strategies to meet workforce needs across all services, • Partner closely with operational leaders to understand staffing requirements, skill gaps and future demand, • Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes for a range of roles, including frontline care, specialist and management positions, • Ensure recruitment practices are compliant with safer recruitment standards and sector regulations, • Manage and optimise the recruitment budget, including spend across job boards, advertising platforms and other sourcing methods, • Evaluate and introduce effective sourcing channels, including direct sourcing, social media, referrals and local engagement, • Monitor cost-per-hire, time-to-hire and return on investment across recruitment activities, • Continuously review and improve recruitment processes to enhance candidate experience and hiring efficiency, • Lead, develop and nurture a small recruitment team Requirements: • Experience shaping and driving a tailored recruitment strategy, • Experience managing and developing a recruitment team, • Demonstrable experience managing a recruitment budget, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Simon Codling directly on 0161 241 7686. Alternatively email an updated CV to Recommendations: Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £500 of vouchers for successful referrals.

Senior Buyer (Engineering / Manufacturing) £45,000 - £48,000 + Training + Development + Potential for Progression + 33 Days Holiday + Health & Wellbeing Benefits Derby Certain Advantage is hiring for a Senior Buyer, based near Derby. This role is on a permanent basis and is fully site-based. Are you a Buyer, with experience working in an engineering / manufacturing environment, looking to step into a key role, which has arisen due to ongoing growth, with a high degree of autonomy? Do you have a strong background in procurement, looking to step into a dynamic role, where you’ll play a key role in driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and supporting critical operational delivery within a fast-paced, project-led environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, rapidly growing manufacturing business, where you’ll play a critical role in coordinating production activities, supporting teams on the ground, and driving operational standards. The Company: We are working with a well-established rail engineering business based in Derby, supporting rolling stock modification, refurbishment, and maintenance programmes across the UK. The business is continuing to grow, with a strong pipeline of work and a focus on operational excellence. The Role: This role is for a Senior Buyer, reporting to the Purchasing Manager, with responsibility for sourcing and managing materials and services across engineering and manufacturing categories. You will play a key role in ensuring materials are delivered on time and in full, while driving cost efficiencies and building strong supplier relationships. Day to Day: • Procure direct and indirect materials and services, with a focus on engineering and manufacturing categories, • Engage early with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure optimal sourcing decisions, • Lead supplier negotiations and develop cost-saving strategies, • Build and manage long-term supplier relationships, improving performance and reliability, • Ensure materials are delivered on time and in full to meet operational and project requirements, • Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve material issues, • Manage inventory levels, reduce obsolete stock, and define safety stock strategies, • Deliver against key KPIs including cost, quality, service, and cash, • Manage and reduce invoice queries, • Support wider business projects and ad hoc procurement activities as required The Individual: • Extensive procurement experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment, • Proven track record of negotiating and delivering cost savings, • Experience managing key supplier relationships, • Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and inventory management, • Excellent communication skills and ability to build internal relationships, • Able to work under pressure and solve problems proactively Qualifications: • Degree qualified (or equivalent experience), • CIPS Level 3 or 4, • Full UK driving licence Benefits: • Employee Electric Car Scheme, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Annual Salary Reviews & Pension Contributions, • Monthly Rewards & Recognition, • Long Service Awards & Gift Vouchers, • 33 Days Holiday (increasing with service), • Company Socials, • Career Development & Sponsored Training, • Free Eye Tests & Specsavers Vouchers, • Holiday Trading Scheme, • Employee Discount Platform (Retail, Gyms, Tech, Travel), • Employee Assistance Programme Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today. Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you are hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we will work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, HR, Business Support, IT and Engineering. If this job is not for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.

Senior Buyer (Engineering / Manufacturing)\n \n£45,000 - £48,000 + Development + Potential for Progression + 33 Days Holiday + Health & Wellbeing Benefits\n\nDerby\n\nCertain Advantage is hiring for a Senior Buyer, based near Derby. This role is on a permanent basis and is fully site-based.\n\nAre you a Buyer, with experience working in an engineering / manufacturing environment, looking to step into a key role, which has arisen due to ongoing growth, with a high degree of autonomy?\n\nDo you have a strong background in procurement, looking to step into a dynamic role, where you’ll play a key role in driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and supporting critical operational delivery within a fast-paced, project-led environment?\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, rapidly growing manufacturing business, where you’ll play a critical role in coordinating production activities, supporting teams on the ground, and driving operational standards.\n\nThe Company:\n We are working with a well-established rail engineering business based in Derby, supporting rolling stock modification, refurbishment, and maintenance programmes across the UK. The business is continuing to grow, with a strong pipeline of work and a focus on operational excellence.\n\nThe Role:\n This role is for a Senior Buyer, reporting to the Purchasing Manager, with responsibility for sourcing and managing materials and services across engineering and manufacturing categories.\nYou will play a key role in ensuring materials are delivered on time and in full, while driving cost efficiencies and building strong supplier relationships.\n\nDay to Day:\n\nProcure direct and indirect materials and services, with a focus on engineering and manufacturing categories\nEngage early with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure optimal sourcing decisions\nLead supplier negotiations and develop cost-saving strategies\nBuild and manage long-term supplier relationships, improving performance and reliability\nEnsure materials are delivered on time and in full to meet operational and project requirements\nWork closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve material issues\nManage inventory levels, reduce obsolete stock, and define safety stock strategies\nDeliver against key KPIs including cost, quality, service, and cash\nManage and reduce invoice queries\nSupport wider business projects and ad hoc procurement activities as requiredThe Individual:\n\nExtensive procurement experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment\nProven track record of negotiating and delivering cost savings\nExperience managing key supplier relationships\nStrong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and inventory management\nExcellent communication skills and ability to build internal relationships\nAble to work under pressure and solve problems proactivelyQualifications:\n\nDegree qualified (or equivalent experience)\nCIPS Level 3 or 4\nFull UK driving licenceBenefits:\n\nEmployee Electric Car Scheme\nCycle to Work Scheme\nAnnual Salary Reviews & Pension Contributions\nMonthly Rewards & Recognition\nLong Service Awards & Gift Vouchers\n33 Days Holiday (increasing with service)\nCompany Socials\nCareer Development & Sponsored Training\nFree Eye Tests & Specsavers Vouchers\nHoliday Trading Scheme\nEmployee Discount Platform (Retail, Gyms, Tech, Travel)\nEmployee Assistance ProgrammeDoes this sound like your next career move? Apply today.\n\nWorking with Certain Advantage\n\nWe go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you are hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we will work with you to find it.\n\nWe work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, HR, Business Support, IT and Engineering. If this job is not for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips

Senior Buyer / Procurement Manager – MEP Contractor\n\nLocation: Derby\nSalary: Up to £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package\n\nPackage Includes:\n\n * Up to £75,000 basic salary\n\n * 8% pension contribution\n\n * Car allowance\n\n * Private healthcare\n\n * Bonus scheme\n\n * Opportunity to work with a market-leading MEP contractor on major projects exceeding £50 million\n\nThe Opportunity:\n\nA market-leading MEP Contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join their established commercial and procurement team based on a major project in Derby. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering multiple high-profile mechanical and electrical packages across this major manufacturing facility, with package values in excess of £20 million.\n\nYou will be responsible for leading procurement strategies across this multi-phased scheme set to run for 5+ years, ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials, plant, and subcontract packages while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * Manage procurement of mechanical and electrical materials across multiple projects\n\n * Source and negotiate subcontract packages including specialist M&E services\n\n * Develop and maintain strong supplier and subcontractor relationships\n\n * Secure best value through strategic purchasing and negotiation\n\n * Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and material availability\n\n * Collaborate closely with commercial, operational, and project delivery teams\n\n * Ensure procurement activities align with project budgets and timelines\n\n * Support risk management and supply chain resilience strategies\n\nCandidate Requirements:\n\n * Proven experience as a Senior Buyer, Buyer, or Procurement Manager within the M&E / MEP sector\n\n * Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services procurement\n\n * Experience procuring both materials and subcontract packages\n\n * Background working with MEP contractors or major building services companies\n\n * Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills\n\n * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously\n\n * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills\n\n * Ideally based within commutable distance to Bristol\n\nWhy Apply?\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading MEP contractors, offering long-term career progression, exposure to landmark projects, and an exceptional salary and benefits package.\n\nIf you are an ambitious procurement professional with a strong M&E background looking to progress your career with a major contractor, we would like to hear from you.\n\nKeywords - Buyer, Senior Buyer, Sub contract Buyer, Procurement Manager, Senior M&E Buyer, MEP Buyer, Senior MEP Buyer, Buying Manager

Procurement Support Manager - Construction (Civils) 6 month contract (until the end of October) £500-£700 per day inside IR35 2 days site based, 3 days WFH Based in Derby Start date ASAP Looking to make an impact on major infrastructure projects? Join a leading organisation and play a key role in shaping high-value construction and civils procurement strategies. The Role You'll support complex, high-value pre-contract procurement activities across construction, civils, and infrastructure programmes. Working alongside senior procurement and category leads, you'll help shape sourcing strategies, build robust cost models, and influence early commercial decisions in a fast-paced, evolving environment. What You'll Be Doing Support delivery of construction & civils category strategies Shape sourcing approaches, commercial models, and risk strategies Develop and challenge cost models to drive value for money Produce optioneering, scenario analysis, and business case inputs Engage suppliers and Tier 1 contractors to support negotiations Collaborate across engineering, commercial, legal, and delivery teams What We're Looking For Strong experience in large-scale construction, civils, or infrastructure projects Solid commercial knowledge (NEC/JCT, cost, risk, delivery models) Confident communicator across multidisciplinary teams Structured, proactive, and...

Engineering Stores Manager DE55, Derby 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday (Hours can be flexible early or late start) £35,000 - £45,000 Looking for someone to start asap Job Purpose The Engineering Stores Manager is responsible for the effective control, organisation and availability of engineering stock across multiple customer sites. Acting as the key link between the customer’s engineering teams and the company. The role ensures that all sites are consistently supported with the parts and consumables required to maintain operational efficiency and minimise downtime. This is a field based role covering six customer locations, all within approximately a 30 minutes of each other. The successful candidate will regularly travel between sites using a company provided van, managing stock levels, supporting engineering teams and maintaining high standards of store organisation and compliance at each location. The role requires a proactive and highly organised individual who can work independently across multiple sites, ensuring accurate inventory management, timely replenishment of stock and adherence to health and safety standards. By maintaining strong communication with both on site engineers and the company central head office, this role plays a critical role in delivering a reliable and responsive inventory service. Job Responsibilities Manage and maintain engineering stores across six customer sites, ensuring consistent standards, organisation and availability of stock at each location Travel regularly between sites using a company van to oversee stock control and support engineering teams Monitor and control stock levels of engineering components and consumables, ensuring accuracy through inventory management systems Carry out goods in and goods out processes, including receiving, inspecting, labelling and safely storing materials Conduct regular stock checks and cycle counts across all locations, investigating and resolving discrepancies Work closely with procurement teams and suppliers to ensure timely replenishment of stock and sourcing of critical or obsolete parts Act as the primary point of contact for on site engineering teams, ensuring critical spares are available for planned maintenance and breakdowns Optimise store layouts at each site to improve efficiency, accessibility and safety Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, including COSHH, safe storage practices and manual handling requirements Maintain accurate records of stock movements, usage and inventory levels, supporting KPI reporting and performance tracking Build strong working relationships with site teams and the company central office to deliver a high level of customer service Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in stock management processes, cost control and service delivery Respond quickly to urgent engineering requirements, prioritising workload effectively across multiple sites Skills Required Full clean UK driving licence Experience in engineering stores, inventory control or industrial stock management Strong knowledge of engineering parts, tools and consumables Competent with stock control systems / ERP software Strong organisation skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to manage workload across multiple sites independently Good communication and teamwork skills Understanding of health & safety standards Ability to prioritise, problem-solve and respond to urgent demands Physically capable of manual handling tasks where required EMA25

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Talentmark are currently recruiting for a Strategic Sourcing Manager. A confidential, rapidly growing organisation within the clinical trials and life sciences sector is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead the development and execution of its global supplier network. Develop and implement g

Working with some big name brands they deliver logistically complex events for delegate numbers in the 1000's all over the world and are now seeking an experienced Venue Sourcing Consultant or Manager to join them!. The role will lead on sourcing unusual, large scale global venues across a range of

Places for People is seeking a Category Manager – IT in Cuerden Green, England.

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

Sony Playstation is seeking a Manager of Partner Sourcing to provide concierge services for its studio clients.

Meetings and Events Senior Project Manager, Sourcing and Contracting. Meetings and Events Senior Project Manager, Sourcing and Contracting. As an experienced Senior Project Manager specialising in venue sourcing and contracting for meetings and events, you will play an important role in the early pl

We’re recruiting for a Sourcing Manager to join our Technology team with knowledge and experience of Technology and Outsourcing procurement. We are looking for a Sourcing Manager who brings experience and knowledge, who can work flexibly, and who will prioritise engagement and collaboration with o

Social Mobility Sourcing Manager. The Social Mobility Recruitment Manager is responsible for driving social mobility recruitment and diverse sourcing channels including managing relationships with third-party organizations. Develop, build and deliver a social mobility sourcing strategy.

Apparel – Sourcing Manager, Men’s Leather Outerwear (EUR). This is a rare opportunity to own and build a sourcing operation in a high-impact category. Material sourcing: Identify materials that can effectively improve product cost, quality and speed as options for scaling order.

We are looking for a commercially driven Sourcing Manager to join CFP Energy’s Voluntary Carbon team within the Sales & Trading division.

We’re recruiting a Sourcing Manager to join our Technology team with knowledge and experience of Technology and Outsourcing procurement. We are looking for a Sourcing Manager who brings experience and knowledge, can work flexibly, and will prioritise engagement and collaboration with our L&G colle

A leading food processing solutions provider based in the UK is seeking a Category Manager for its Prepared Foods EMEA Sourcing team. In this role, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

A leading procurement consultancy in the Greater London area is looking for a skilled Procurement Manager to drive strategic sourcing and manage supplier relationships.

A recruitment firm is seeking an HR Senior Category Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives within the HR function.

We\u2019re looking for a Sourcing Manager to execute effective sourcing and contracting activities for Rail products or 3rd Party Flight Ancillaries, ensuring we deliver optimised products that meet customer needs and commercial goals while establishing strong supplier relationships. You\u2019ll col

A leading DTC brand in London is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee end-to-end supply chain operations.

TUI Cruises GmbH is seeking a Sourcing Manager to execute sourcing and contracting activities for Rail products and 3rd Party Flight Ancillaries in the UK. The ideal candidate will have experience in sourcing within the travel industry, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to analyze market da

Emota is seeking a Senior Project Manager specialized in meetings and events to oversee venue sourcing and contracting.

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you’ll be a key contributor to the delivery of Foodbuy’s strategic sourcing agenda. Identify market trends and best‑in‑class procurement practices, applying insight to sourcing strategies. Support sustainable sourcing initiatives and contracting compliance.

A leading bakery in Greater London is seeking a GAIL's Buying Manager to oversee procurement and supplier relations for their Pantry category.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Category Manager - Workforce Sourcing. You’ll be required to identify new outsourcing opportunities and assess their relevance and potential value to the organisation in conjunction with and under the guidance of

This is an opportunity to influence strategic sourcing and supplier decisions within a dynamic team. Millbank Holdings Ltd in Moore, England is seeking a Direct Category Manager to lead procurement of raw materials and packaging in a manufacturing environment.

You’ll display a blend of strategic sourcing expertise and technical understanding of Digital Solutions to manage dependencies between Strategic Sourcing and relevant stakeholders, ensuring effective supplier engagement and involvement of appropriate parties as part of project implementations. The

Technical Sourcing Program Manager page is loaded## Technical Sourcing Program Managerremote type: Flexible Work Arrangementlocations: London, London, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R63429At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of explora

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you’ll be a key contributor to the delivery of Foodbuy’s strategic sourcing agenda. Our Strategic Sourcing function plays a critical role in ensuring we deliver the right products and services, at the right price, while supporting wider strategic priorities inclu

This position also aims to prepare the successful applicant to step into the Factory Manager role in the next year.

A leading API provider in travel seeks a Sourcing Manager to develop contract strategies and manage supplier relationships.

A leading venue booking platform in the Greater London area is looking for an experienced Account Manager. You will be responsible for managing corporate clients' event needs, from sourcing venues to providing additional supplier support.

We’re looking for a Retail and Food Sourcing Standards Manager to join our Commercial Operations team. You’ll define and embed sourcing and quality standards across our supply chains, working collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams to reduce environmental impact and continually improve

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you'll be a key contributor to the delivery of Foodbuy's strategic sourcing agenda. Support sustainable sourcing initiatives and contracting compliance. Our Strategic Sourcing function plays a critical role in ensuring we deliver the right products and services, at t

The Social Mobility Recruitment Manager is responsible for driving social mobility recruitment and diverse sourcing channels including managing relationships with third-party organizations. Monitor and evaluate the impact of the social mobility sourcing strategy, making data‑driven adjustments as

The role works in accordance with direction from the Category Manager to ensure that sourcing is a value-adding activity through the development and execution of excellent Sourcing Plans for each project. The Senior Sourcing Manager executes sourcing activities for DPS to provide excellent customer

A recruitment firm is seeking a Category Manager to join a manufacturing organization in Brough, United Kingdom.

Legal And General Group is seeking a Sourcing Manager to join their Technology team in the United Kingdom. This role involves leading and conducting sourcing negotiations, particularly for technology procurement.

Responsibilities include supplier evaluation, monitoring performance, and developing sourcing strategies, contributing to both the company and community prosperity. A leading home construction company in the East Midlands is seeking a Supply Chain Manager responsible for conducting supply chain revi

Lead defined sections of the sourcing planning and forecasting by aligning category plans to support the Sourcing strategy. Act as a Sourcing Business Partner to the Product Card Benefits and Center of Excellence teams in the UK and Europe, ensuring end‑to‑end responsibilities for Sourcing activ

Manager, Partner Sourcing - 12 Month FTC Maternity Cover. PSG seeks a Manager of Partner Sourcing to join our team. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, such as Studio Outsourcing Managers, InfoSec Analysts, Finance, and Legal, to ensure that Partner arrangements align with project requir

Elix Sourcing Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Process Engineer in Blackburn.

The Global Sourcing and Supplier Manager is responsible for enabling the Strategic Sourcing Team to achieve its objectives as detailed above. Global Sourcing and Supplier Manager. Global Sourcing and Supplier Manager.