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Product Manager \n Location: Corby - A remote location can be considered \n \n Position Overview \n We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Product Manager to take ownership of an existing product that is currently under development. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and maintaining the complete product roadmap, aligning business objectives with customer needs, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful delivery of product features and releases. \n This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with day-to-day execution, working closely with engineering, design, sales, marketing, customer success, and executive leadership to deliver a market-leading product. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n Product Strategy & Vision \n\n • Take ownership of the overall product vision, strategy, and direction.\n, • Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap aligned with company goals and market opportunities.\n, • Define product positioning, value propositions, and competitive differentiation.\n, • Identify new opportunities for product growth, expansion, and innovation.\n, • Establish product objectives, KPIs, and success metrics.\n\n Product Planning & Roadmap Management \n\n • Create, maintain, and communicate a clear product roadmap and release plan.\n, • Prioritise features, enhancements, and technical initiatives based on business impact and customer value.\n, • Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term strategic objectives.\n, • Manage product backlogs and ensure priorities are clearly understood by development teams.\n\n Requirements Gathering & Product Definition \n\n • Gather and analyse requirements from customers, stakeholders, sales teams, and market research.\n, • Translate business needs into detailed product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications.\n, • Define product workflows, user journeys, and feature requirements.\n, • Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical implementation.\n\n Product Development & Delivery \n\n • Work closely with engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.\n, • Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release planning activities.\n, • Remove obstacles and facilitate decision-making to maintain delivery momentum.\n, • Monitor project progress and proactively address risks and dependencies.\n, • Ensure product releases meet quality, usability, security, and performance standards.\n\n Stakeholder Management \n\n • Act as the primary point of contact for product-related decisions.\n, • Communicate product strategy, priorities, and progress to executive leadership and stakeholders.\n, • Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate alignment across departments.\n, • Present product updates, roadmap reviews, and business cases to senior management.\n\n Market Research & Customer Insights \n\n • Conduct market analysis, competitive research, and industry trend assessments.\n, • Gather customer feedback through interviews, surveys, usage analytics, and customer engagement.\n, • Identify customer pain points and opportunities for product improvement.\n, • Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and market dynamics.\n\n Product Analytics & Performance Management \n\n • Define and monitor product performance metrics and KPIs.\n, • Analyse user behaviour, adoption trends, and customer feedback.\n, • Use data-driven insights to guide product decisions and prioritization.\n, • Continuously optimize product performance, engagement, and customer satisfaction.\n\n Go-To-Market & Product Launches \n\n • Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies.\n, • Support product launches, feature releases, and customer communications.\n, • Develop product documentation, training materials, and sales enablement resources.\n, • Ensure successful adoption of new features and product capabilities.\n\n Cross-Functional Leadership \n\n • Lead collaboration between engineering, UX/UI, QA, sales, marketing, operations, and customer success teams.\n, • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.\n, • Drive alignment between business objectives and product execution.\n, • Mentor and guide junior product team members where applicable.\n\n Product Governance & Documentation \n\n • Maintain comprehensive product documentation, requirements, roadmaps, and decision logs.\n, • Establish product management processes, frameworks, and best practices.\n, • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and security requirements.\n\n \n Required Qualifications \n\n • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.\n, • 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Ownership, or a related role.\n, • Proven experience managing software products through multiple development and release cycles.\n, • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum product development methodologies.\n, • Experience creating and managing product roadmaps and backlogs.\n, • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.\n, • Experience working closely with software engineering and UX teams.\n, • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.\n\n \n Preferred Qualifications \n\n • Experience managing SaaS, AI, cloud, enterprise, fintech, telecom, cybersecurity, or digital platform products.\n, • Experience with product analytics tools and data-driven decision-making.\n, • Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Productboard, Figma, Miro, or similar tools.\n, • Experience leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.\n, • MBA or relevant product management certifications are a plus.\n\n \n Key Deliverables (First 6 Months) \n\n • Complete product assessment and gap analysis.\n, • Defined product vision and strategic roadmap.\n, • Prioritized backlog and release plan.\n, • Product requirements framework and governance process.\n, • Product KPI dashboard and reporting structure.\n, • Customer feedback and market intelligence program.\n, • Cross-functional product operating model.\n, • Quarterly and annual product roadmap aligned with business objectives.\n\n \n Success Metrics \n\n • Product roadmap delivery and release predictability.\n, • Customer satisfaction and adoption rates.\n, • Feature utilization and engagement metrics.\n, • Revenue growth and commercial impact.\n, • Stakeholder satisfaction.\n, • Time-to-market improvements.\n, • Product quality and reduction in critical defects.\n, • Achievement of strategic business objectives.\n\n \n

Head of People (Part Time)CorbyHours - 3 days pwSalary - £37,500 - £62k FTEAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Head of People to join a growing organisation at a pivotal stage of its development. This newly focused role offers the chance to shape and enhance the people strategy, ensuring the business attracts, develops, and retains the talent required to support its continued growth. Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead both strategic and operational people initiatives, driving improvements across recruitment, workforce planning, employee engagement, learning and development, and HR systems. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Talent Acquisition • Develop and implement an effective recruitment strategy and policy aligned to business objectives., • Partner with managers across the organisation to identify and prioritise hiring requirements., • Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including agency management, job advertising, candidate attraction, and selection processes., • Enhance employer branding initiatives to strengthen the organisation's ability to attract high-calibre talent.HR Systems & Process Improvement, • Review and optimise the use of the existing HR system to improve efficiency, reporting capabilities, and user engagement., • Identify opportunities to st...

Location: Corby Salary: Up to £60k Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 - 17:00 Hybrid: 3 days on site 2 remote At Arvato we are seeking a Client Relationship Manager who can turn strong relationships into exceptional results. If your thrive on building client relationships, commercial growth and strategic thinking plus want to deliver a real impact- heres your next move! We are seeking an experienced and proactive candidate to take ownership of client relationships from inception to successful delivery, ensuring alignment with their business objectives and driving profitability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategic thinking and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. Your Tasks Take commercial ownership of client relationships, overseeing P&L and ensuring pricing and profitability of your client account/accounts. Lead and develop a high-performing team dedicated to client success. Provide oversight of service delivery and operations, monitoring SLA adherence, KPI variance and client satisfaction surveys. Prepare and lead monthly and quarterly business reviews, chairing client meetings as needed. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support project management for new business introductions or client projects. Drive account evolution and growth through strategic planning and identifying opportunities for additional solutions. * ...

Head of People (Part Time) Corby Hours - 3 days pw Salary - £37,500 - £62k FTE An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Head of People to join a growing organisation at a pivotal stage of its development. This newly focused role offers the chance to shape and enhance the people strategy, ensuring the business attracts, develops, and retains the talent required to support its continued growth. Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead both strategic and operational people initiatives, driving improvements across recruitment, workforce planning, employee engagement, learning and development, and HR systems. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Develop and implement an effective recruitment strategy and policy aligned to business objectives. Partner with managers across the organisation to identify and prioritise hiring requirements. Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including agency management, job advertising, candidate attraction, and selection processes. Enhance employer branding initiatives to strengthen the organisation's ability to attract high-calibre talent.HR Systems & Process Improvement Review and optimise the use of the existing HR system to improve efficiency, reporting capabilities, and user engagement. Identify opportunities to streamline people processes and improve data accuracy and accessibility. Produce meaningful people metrics ...

Site Manager Corby, Northamptonshire Industrial New-Build I'm working with a regional contractor that are building a large industrial unit in Corby. They are looking for a Site Manager to support the SSM and PM. Particularly with a focus on the M&E aspect of the project, so good knowledge of M&E is essential for this role. Responsibilities Expert coordination and management of the technical building services trades for turnkey projects Qualified client support to achieve high customer satisfaction as well as coordination with authorities and specialist engineers Technical and organisational leadership of the project team during the planning and construction process Specialist responsibility for quality and schedule management, including planning and active control Assumption of economic and technical responsibility for the building services trades Technical and strategic preparation as well as control of the tendering process and responsibility for the awarding of Subcontractor services for the building services trades Identification and implementation of savings potential/optimisations in coordination with the overall project manager Coordination within the integrated planning process as well as review of planning content and Subcontractor offers in relation to the construction target Responsibility for commissioning, acceptance, and defect management Implementation of process organisation in the project Trade-rela...

Location: UK, Hybrid (Manchester, Corby, or London) As part of a global, strategic transformation programme, you will prepare RS for successful outcomes in Process & Operational Excellence related to Pricing. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the business to implement a standardised, scalable end-to-end pricing solution, incorporating systems, data and processes enabled by technology, ensuring alignment across regional teams. To achieve this you will bridge a stakeholder community within the P&OE portfolio, across the Pricing Community of Practice, Global Process Owners, Data Teams, Technology (IS&T) and Product & Supply Chain. The role will also work with the broader P&SC Delivery team to identify pricing elements for the Enterprise Roadmap that are not incorporated in P&OE roadmap e.g. Price FX, CPQ. You will ensure pricing strategies are supported by efficient, scalable, and data-driven processes, enabling consistent execution, improved margin performance, and enhanced commercial agility. • Design end-to-end pricing processes from strategy through execution (quote-to-cash alignment) working with the P&OE team and the pricing community of practise, • Embed pricing into standard GTM & O2C processes and order structures, • Eliminate manual workarounds and reduce pricing-related errors, • Ensure pricing processes support scalable growth and automation, • Lead the end-to-end design, standardisation, and continuous improvement of pricing processes, • Identify inefficiencies and implement streamlined workflows to reduce cycle times and improve accuracy., • Establish scalable process & data frameworks that support global and regional pricing need, • Take ownership for resolving outstanding pricing areas linked to P&OE, as identified through the pricing tooling strategy including creation and sign off of relevant KDDs, • Resolve any outstanding questions raised that need to be resolved before SAP 4 Design work commence, • Work across the P&OE programme to ensure effective implementation and optimisation of pricing tools in P&OE (e.g. ERP pricing modules), including change management, • Ensure pricing logic is system-driven, not manually applied, • Partner with all regional teams and the Community of Practise to align on design and process outcomes, • Ensure systems are aligned with business requirements to drive convergence across Regions, • Partner with IT to:, • Understand fit to standard solutions, and links to process, • Understand how other pricing tools will interface into SAP 4, • Understand and provide options to Community of Practice in relation to Vistex Solution, • Ensure Future roadmap for linked pricing tools eg PriceFX, pricing analytics tools (not within P&OE scope) and work with P&SC portfolio to ensure these are fed into the Enterprise Roadmap and 5 year organic investment plan, • Enable robust data flows and structures to support pricing decisions and reporting., • Partner with analytics teams to embed advanced pricing models, insights, and dashboards into processes, • Deep experience in pricing strategy, commercial operations, or revenue management, • Experience with Quote-to-Cash / Order-to-Cash processes, • Process design and continuous improvement expertise (Lean, Six Sigma desirable), • Strong analytical capability and data-driven mindset, • Project and programme management experience, • Experience with pricing tools/systems (e.g., CPQ, ERP, pricing engines), • Strong understanding of pricing automation and system integration, • Strong commercial acumen with ability to analyse margin and pricing performance, • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills within commercial environments, • Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, • Change leadership and transformation delivery capability, • Excellent communication and facilitation skills, • Experience driving standardisation in complex, multi-region organisations, • Strong governance and change management capability #J-18808-Ljbffr

As a successful and established reinforced concrete frame and civil engineering contractor, my client has built a reputation for delivering complex, high-quality projects across the UK. With a strong track record in structural frames, groundworks and civil engineering, they are entering an exciting phase of growth and diversification. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Proposals Manager to join our Bid team to support our strategic expansion. They are increasing our presence within the Infrastructure, Power, Data Centre and Defence sectors, creating new opportunities to work on some of the UK's most significant and technically challenging projects. The Proposals Manager will play a pivotal role in coordinating, managing and delivering high-quality bid submissions that support the company's growth ambitions. Working closely with Bid Leads, operational teams and subject matter experts, you will ensure that every submission is compelling, compliant and aligned with our strategic objectives. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end proposal process, from initial opportunity assessment through to final submission, helping to secure work across our expanding portfolio of sectors. Key Responsibilities Work with Bid Leads to coordinate the bid process and submission programme, ensuring compliance with all client requirements and deadlines. Track bid activities, milestones and deliverables to ensure the timely production of high-quality proposal documents for electronic submission or print. Coordinate the development of executive summaries, presentations and supporting submission materials. Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop, write and edit compelling, well-structured responses that address client requirements, demonstrate value and articulate clear win themes. Ensure all narrative content is completed and reviewed in accordance with internal governance procedures and external submission deadlines. Work closely with writers, designers and technical contributors to ensure documents are visually engaging, professionally presented and aligned with company branding. Coordinate with graphic designers to implement design templates and develop impactful graphics that strengthen proposal responses. Manage all bid-related documentation throughout the tender lifecycle, including organising meetings, workshops and review sessions. Administer client portals and procurement systems, including uploading tender queries, managing clarifications and distributing amendments and responses. Collate and prepare PQQ, SQ and tender submission information, including case studies, CVs, project profiles and supporting evidence. Conduct research across a range of internal and external sources to support proposal development and continuously improve submission quality. Maintain and develop the company's bid and business development reference library. Manage formatting, collation and submission of tender documents, including electronic uploads and printed submissions where required. Liaise with external suppliers, including photographers, animators, designers and print agencies. Capture lessons learned and best practice from completed submissions, driving continuous improvement across the bid function. Share knowledge across the business and contribute to the development of winning bid strategies. About You We are looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented proposals professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively across multiple disciplines. Essential Requirements Proven experience in a Proposals Manager, Bid Manager, Bid Coordinator or similar role. Experience managing complex PQQ, SQ and tender submissions within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or related sectors. Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills. Strong project management and organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. Experience coordinating contributions from technical, operational and commercial teams. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. High attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Desirable Experience within reinforced concrete frames, civil engineering, infrastructure, power, defence or data centre sectors. Knowledge of public sector procurement processes and frameworks. Experience with tender portals and bid management software. Understanding of graphic design principles and document production. Why Join Us? Be part of a successful and growing business with ambitious expansion plans. Contribute to landmark projects across infrastructure, power, data centres and defence. Work alongside experienced industry professionals in a collaborative environment. Enjoy genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development. Competitive salary, benefits package and flexible working arrangements. If you are a motivated proposals professional looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic and growing contractor, we would welcome your application. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. 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Role: Supply Chain Buyer Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Hours: 8:30pm • 4:30pm (Full-Time, 40 hours per week) Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded and detail-focused Buyer to a specialist supplier. Following an internal restructure, this newly created position offers the opportunity to take ownership of procurement activities within a growing international business. Working closely with the Stock Manager & Supply Chain Lead, you will be responsible for managing purchasing activity across a global supplier network, ensuring the right materials are sourced at the right price and delivered on time. Duties of a Buyer: Raise, process and manage purchase orders across an international supplier base Build and maintain strong relationships with approved mills, stockholders, forge houses and grinders across 17 countries Work closely with the Stock Manager & Supply Chain Lead to align purchasing activity with inventory requirements and customer demand Monitor supplier lead times, delivery performance and quality standards, escalating issues where necessary Ensure all purchasing documentation complies with ISO 9001:2015 quality requirements Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality and continuity of supply Liaise with Sales, Finance and Operations teams to support live customer orders, forecasting and capacity planning Monitor metals pricing and market movements to support purchasing decisions Support consignment stock programmes and wider supply chain initiatives What we would like from you: Previous experience in a Buyer, Purchasing or Procurement role within a manufacturing or engineering environment Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of pricing, lead times and supplier negotiations Excellent communication and relationship-building skills High attention to detail with experience managing purchase orders and supplier records Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and business systems Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Desirable: Experience within metals, engineering or raw material procurement Knowledge of mills, stockholders, forge houses or specialist metals suppliers Experience managing international suppliers across Asia, Europe and the USA Understanding of Material Test Reports (MTRs), Certificates of Conformance (COCs), AMS and ASTM specifications Experience working within ISO 9001:2015 quality systems Knowledge of consignment stock or strategic inventory programmes Supply Chain or Procurement qualification (or working towards one) Personal Attributes: Highly organised with excellent time management skills Commercially minded with strong analytical ability Confident negotiator with a professional approach Self-motivated and able to work independently Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement Committed to delivering accuracy and high standards in all aspects of work Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Genuine ownership of a key procurement function Opportunity to join a growing international business with UK and US operations Direct access to senior leadership within a successful family-owned company Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities BEDFORDPERM By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our Data Protection and Privacy statement and give OA Group authorisation to hold your provided data. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted

HSE MANAGER, CORBY. £50K BASIC PLUS GREAT BENEFITS. Major European Company, great role at a thriving and successful manufacturing site. The Company Our client is a leading name in several fields of manufacturing, with a major European and UK presence spanning numerous countries. As part of the continued growth of the business we are presently seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to lead health and safety activities at their Corby site. Job Purpose • Working with business leads, SHE personnel and the broader organisation to embed a “zero harm” culture across Corby. • To identify and embed the processes, behaviours and protocols that will keep our employees, contractors and other visitors to our sites safe. • To ensure SHE standards are monitored and met in each of our factories in Corby. • Responsible for maintaining and improving the companies Health, Safety and Environmental Management System (SHERPA) and ensuring SHE objectives are completed in line with the SHE policies and Annual plans. Job Summary We believe passionately that no employee should ever leave work with an injury. The SHE Manager is responsible for embedding an organisational culture that instils this “zero harm” philosophy across offices, productions areas, warehouse, etc. Driving accidents down to zero will require engagement across a number of activities, including but not limited to: behavioural safety, process safety engineering, site-based risk reviews, compliance audits, and putting in place programmes to substantially mitigate or, where possible, negate risk. The SHE Manager will also work with site management teams to ensure regulatory compliance across SHE (including permit management and audits from regulators on compliance) taking responsibility for both day to day performance and strategic planning. This includes reporting SHE key performance indicators both internally and to Group, liaising with enforcement bodies, collecting necessary data, supporting investigations and ensuring they are thorough and completed in a timely manner whilst also ensuring risk assessments, Safe Working Operating Procedures and Training is up to date and maintained. In addition, the role requires Waste Management to ensure the right waste type is being disposed of in the correct and most efficient channel, identifying new opportunities as they arise. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Working with the sites management teams, wider SHE personnel and the broader organisation to embed a “zero harm” culture across Corby. This includes focussing on: a.) Behavioural Safety b.) Process Safety Engineering c.) Site-based risk reviews d.) Compliance audits • Set high standards for policies, processes and protocols on all safety-related matters. • Complete required monthly management, safety and environmental reviews and audits, prepare and circulate all necessary reports. • Participate in internal and external audits ensuring compliance to company standards. • Ensuring maintenance of required standards, including existing ISO certifications. Remain ‘audit-ready’ at all times. • Ensure regulatory requirements are met on all SHE related matters including process safety and environmental permits. • Maintain SHE Management System (SHERPA). • Stakeholder and management of internal systems and software. • Analysis of SHE performance, identifying trends and deficiencies with a commitment to improved performance through implementation of corrective actions. • Drive for action completion of SHE related activities. • Support SHE accident and incident investigations ensuring completion in a timely fashion and communicated to the right levels, producing “lessons learnt” materials that can be shared across the broader group to prevent the risk of accidents reoccurring. • Organise, facilitate and ensure inductions for new employees, contractors and visitors. • Organise and facilitate SHE related training. • Arrange and monitor Environmental permits and exemptions, reporting accurate results to the applicable enforcement bodies. • Complete annual Packaging waste return and quarterly Plastic packaging tax return. • Ensure Waste disposal file is maintained. • Management of Climate Change agreements and energy usage across site. • Engage with employees on SHE related topics to encourage 2-way communication flows and an open-door policy as a point of contact for the site. • Manage information requirements in connection with Employee liability claims. • Ensure training records are maintained and kept up to date across site. • Ensure suitable PPE is sourced and provision managed and available as required. • Liaise with Occupational Health to manage the Health Surveillance program. • Attend other sites as required by the business. Experience Required Essential Has led SHE programmes that have demonstrably resulted in long-term behaviour change Is confident with SHE rules within the UK including environmental permit requirements Can demonstrate experience of coaching “through the line” with credibility from the “shop floor” to management. Is analytical and can demonstrate having used quantitative and qualitative data to make better SHE-related decisions Can demonstrate having adopted a project management and change management approach to longer term culture change programmes Fluent in written and spoken English Ability to communicate at all levels including meetings and presentations Ability to prioritise work towards set goals Ability to work well under pressure Knowledge/experience of ISO management systems (phone number removed), 50001 Level 3 Environmental Qualification – IEMA cert. or similar Computer literacy, demonstrates competence in Microsoft Office software, ERP and data management software programs Desirable Level 5 (+) Environmental qualification Level 5 Management Qualification or above Is This You? If you are an ambitious / experienced SHE Manager looking for a great role in the Corby area then look no further, we are hiring this role urgently, Send your application in now and we will be in touch within 24 hours to discuss the role and our client in further detail

Role: Buyer Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Hours: Monday to Friday (Full-Time, 40 hours per week) Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum (depending on experience) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded and detail-focused Buyer to a specialist supplier. Following an internal restructure, this newly created position offers the opportunity to take ownership of procurement activities within a growing international business. Working closely with the Stock Manager & Supply Chain Lead, you will be responsible for managing purchasing activity across a global supplier network, ensuring the right materials are sourced at the right price and delivered on time. Duties of a Buyer: Raise, process and manage purchase orders across an international supplier base Build and maintain strong relationships with approved mills, stockholders, forge houses and grinders across 17 countries Work closely with the Stock Manager & Supply Chain Lead to align purchasing activity with inventory requirements and customer demand Monitor supplier lead times, delivery performance and quality standards, escalating issues where necessary Ensure all purchasing documentation complies with ISO 9001:2015 quality requirements Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality and continuity of supply Liaise with Sales, Finance and Operations teams to support live customer orders, forecasting and capacity planning Monitor metals pricing and market movements to support purchasing decisions Support consignment stock programmes and wider supply chain initiatives What we would like from you: Previous experience in a Buyer, Purchasing or Procurement role within a manufacturing or engineering environment Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of pricing, lead times and supplier negotiations Excellent communication and relationship-building skills High attention to detail with experience managing purchase orders and supplier records Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and business systems Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Desirable: Experience within metals, engineering or raw material procurement Knowledge of mills, stockholders, forge houses or specialist metals suppliers Experience managing international suppliers across Asia, Europe and the USA Understanding of Material Test Reports (MTRs), Certificates of Conformance (COCs), AMS and ASTM specifications Experience working within ISO 9001:2015 quality systems Knowledge of consignment stock or strategic inventory programmes Supply Chain or Procurement qualification (or working towards one) Personal Attributes: Highly organised with excellent time management skills Commercially minded with strong analytical ability Confident negotiator with a professional approach Self-motivated and able to work independently Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement Committed to delivering accuracy and high standards in all aspects of work Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Genuine ownership of a key procurement function Opportunity to join a growing international business with UK and US operations Direct access to senior leadership within a successful family-owned company Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities BEDFORDPERM By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our Data Protection and Privacy statement and give OA Group authorisation to hold your provided data. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted

Business Development Manager (Construction) Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager within the construction sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join a leading contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work and significant growth plans. This Business Development Manager role will suit a Business Development Manager with strong construction sector experience who is confident developing new business, maintaining client relationships and identifying new project opportunities across the UK. About the role of Business Development Manager As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities within the construction sector. The Business Development Manager will play a key role in driving company growth, building long-term client relationships and supporting the wider pre-construction and estimating teams. The Business Development Manager will work closely with senior leadership to target new frameworks, repeat business opportunities and strategic clients. Responsibilities for Business Development Manager Identify and secure new business opportunities within the construction sector. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders. Attend client meetings, networking events and industry functions. Prepare and deliver presentations and proposals. Work closely with pre-construction and estimating teams. Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and report progress to senior management. Support bid strategy and tender submissions. Monitor market trends and competitor activity. Requirements for Business Development Manager Proven experience as a Business Development Manager within construction or a related sector. Strong network within the construction industry. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to generate and convert leads into secured work. Experience working with contractors or subcontractors. Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking. Full UK driving licence. What we offer for the Business Development Manager Competitive salary and commission structure. Company vehicle or car allowance. Pension scheme. Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects. Career progression opportunities within a growing contractor. If you are a Business Development Manager looking for your next Business Development Manager opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion. Fawkes & Reece Northampton Office