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We are working with a manufacturing business in Hatfield looking for a Category Manager to join their supply chain team. This role will focus on developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and supporting new product introduction across a range of engineered component categories. In this Category Manager role, you will: • Develop sourcing strategies across multiple technical product categories, • Lead supplier negotiations, tenders, and commercial agreements, • Work with engineering and operations teams to ensure suppliers support new product launches, • Drive supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery, • Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans The ideal Category Manager will have: • Procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment, • Experience sourcing engineered or technical components, • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, • Experience supporting supply chains for new product introduction, • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and procurement data analysis This is a hybrid role with 3 days in Hatfield, that offers the opportunity to influence supply chain strategy within a growing manufacturing environment. To apply for this Category Manager role in Hatfield, send your CV to or call Adam on 01582 887821. AMRT1_UKTJ ...

In this Category Manager role, you will: Develop sourcing strategies across multiple technical product categories Lead supplier negotiations, tenders, and commercial agreements Work with engineering and operations teams to ensure suppliers support new product launches Drive supplier performance acr

A leading global manufacturing organisation is looking to appoint an experienced Category Manager to join its team based in Hatfield. Offering a flexible hybrid working arrangement of up to two days per week from home, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping and driving strategic sourcing activities across critical supply categories. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies, leading commercial activities, and driving long-term supplier performance across key areas including PCBAs and electrical and mechanical assemblies. Previous experience sourcing PCBAs is essential and will be a critical requirement for this position. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and manage multi-year category strategies aligned to business objectives and future growth plans. Lead strategic sourcing projects, including supplier selection, competitive tenders, and complex commercial negotiations. Build detailed cost models, undertake should-cost analysis, and identify long-term cost reduction opportunities. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to drive collaboration and performance. Lead supplier development initiatives focused on quality improvements, delivery performance, process capability, and operational efficiency. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including reducing single-source dependencies through dual-sourcing and alternative supply ...

Affinity Water is looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to provide leadership and assurance across Capex, Opex and Indirect (Corporate) spend. This is a key role within our established Procurement & Commercial function, comprising over 30 professionals, and will play a pivotal part in driving value, governance, risk management and supplier performance across the organisation. The Role In this role you will act as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders, delivering end-to-end commercial support across sourcing, contracting, supplier management and change control. The role requires strong leadership capability, excellent judgement, and the ability to influence and challenge constructively. A core focus of the position will be the effective application and management of NEC4 contracts, ensuring best practice in contract administration, risk management and change mechanisms. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership & Assurance Provide strategic commercial leadership and oversight across defined areas of spend Ensure robust governance, compliance and value for money Lead commercial input into procurement, contracting and supplier management activities Embed consistent application of commercial and procurement standards NEC4 Contract Management Lead and advise on N...

Join the UK’s Number One Trade Kitchen Supplier Join Howdens as an Assistant Depot Manager and play a key role in driving the success of your depot. We’re hiring someone who thrives in a fast paced, hands-on environment and is motivated by driving sales and working closely with their team to deliver results. You’ll support your Depot Manager to grow the business, build strong local trade relationships and achieve sales and growth targets. This is a varied role where you’ll get involved across the depot, from leading and supporting your team to driving sales, customer service and overall performance. If you’re ambitious and looking to progress, this is a great opportunity to build the skills and experience needed to step into a Depot Manager role, supported by ongoing training and development. What we can offer you: Competitive salary, brilliant bonuses and outstanding depot incentives Training and ongoing development Excellent pension plan with up to 12% company contribution Up to 32 days annual leave, including bank holidays. Holiday entitlement rises with service Generous staff discount o...

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Please note: This role is contracted to 44.6 weeks per year Pabulum Catering are now recruiting for a Executive Chef Manager to help us deliver exceptional food experiences to our children. You will have a close relationship with the school and be responsible for a well-established kitchen, dedicated to providing the best for all children. As a Executive Chef Manager, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding experience for our school. In return we offer an excellent work life balance, support and a fantastic company culture for a business committed to providing healthy food to children. At Pabulum, you're important; without our employees we wouldn't be where we are today with such a strong, innovative, and constantly growing business. With over 120 sites across Southern England there's plenty of opportunity for you to grow, learn and develop. Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing our delicious food Managing the main aspects of the kitchens including including Health & Safety and Training & Development, and you'll have the Unit Bookwork to keep up to date Receiving and managing food deliveries and managing storage With a reputation for an excellent service and fabulous food we always put our customers first, as one of our Unit Managers we expect you want to do the same. By developing a great working relationship with clients, team and customers alike you will be able to ensure the catering contract you are part of is always growing in the right direction. Our ideal Executive Chef Manager will: Have proven work experience as an Executive Chef / Chef Manager in a busy secondary school or similar Be responsible for planning and preparation of daily menus Be passionate about food and providing great customer service Manage kitchen staff to maintain high standards Have experience in managing supplier ordering and weekly stock taking Adhere to recipes, plate presentation and cooking standards Need to train kitchen staff on preparation methods, portion sizes, and presentation standards Control budget and minimise wastage Ensure kitchen operations meet health and safety standards Monitor the quality of products and services provided Resolve customer queries promptly and professionally Have an understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures Have an excellent record of kitchen management Be able to spot and resolve problems efficiently Demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills At Pabulum there are three basic ingredients for your role; The food • Here at Pabulum, we take our values so seriously that we put Education, Passion, Sensation, and Innovation forefront of everything we do. 94% of our food is freshly prepared on site every day, using 75% British produce and little or no frozen or processed foods. The people, • Happy customers always come back for more, so we expect you to ensure they have an excellent customer experience. And you, • We are recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our positive and professional team. As you will be working in Education, you must provide two employment/character references and we'll also carry out an Enhanced DBS / Criminal Record Check as well (which we'll pay for). About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/1906/42351001/52815482/SU #Pabulum Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT

Job Description: Customer Service & Office Administrator Location: Head Office, Enfield, EN3 7PX Reports to: Operations Manager Department: Operations Salary: £32,000 Hours: 40 hrs pw, 8.30am–5pm Mon–Fri (Fully office based) About Us Since 1977, Bridgman has been creating furniture and accessories that redefine how people relax, entertain, and enjoy the finer things both at home and in the garden. As a family-run business now in its third generation, we’ve built a reputation for award-winning collections that inspire and celebrate the everyday moments that matter most to our customers. With five showrooms across the UK, our team is at the heart of everything we do, knowledgeable, passionate, and genuinely dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience at every touchpoint. Joining Bridgman means becoming part of a close-knit team that takes real pride in the brand they represent and the customers they serve. Role Overview This is a combined role sitting at the heart of our operations. You’ll take ownership of the full customer experience journey, from first enquiry through to after-sales care, while also keeping the day-to-day running of the office ticking over smoothly. No two days will look the same, and that’s part of what makes it interesting. On the customer side, you’ll manage all inbound communications across phone, email, and digital channels, handling everything from delivery queries and product questions to complaints and after-sales support. You’ll coordinate with our logistics and operations teams to keep customers informed, and you’ll be the person who makes sure nothing falls through the cracks. On the admin side, you’ll keep the office running efficiently, managing post, fielding brochure requests, supporting with general invoicing and basic finance tasks as required, and making sure the small but important things get done properly. This role suits someone who is as comfortable picking up the phone to a frustrated customer as they are processing an invoice or chasing a courier. You’ll need strong written and spoken communication, good IT skills, and ideally some familiarity with CX platforms or ticketing systems. Your Responsibilities Customer Experience & After-Sales Care • Be the first point of contact for customer enquiries via phone, email, and online channels, responding promptly and professionally., • Manage the full customer journey from initial enquiry through to post-purchase care and resolution., • Handle returns, refunds, and repair requests, following company processes and keeping customers informed throughout., • Provide proactive after-sales support, following up with customers to ensure satisfaction and resolve any outstanding issues., • Respond to Trustpilot and other reviews in line with brand guidelines, protecting and enhancing our reputation as the UK’s best-rated outdoor furniture retailer., • Actively monitor and help maintain our Trustpilot score, working to uphold our position as the UK’s highest-rated outdoor furniture retailer through every customer interaction., • Flag recurring issues or patterns to your line manager, with suggestions for improvement where relevant., • Make outbound calls during quieter periods to check in with customers, gather feedback, and identify upsell opportunities. Logistics & Operations Coordination • Coordinate with the operations and external logistics teams to follow up on deliveries and resolve any fulfilment issues., • Track open cases and customer queries end-to-end, ensuring timely resolution and accurate records., • Liaise with delivery partners and internal teams to manage exceptions, delays, and escalations., • Use Gorgias (our CX platform) to manage and respond to tickets within agreed timeframes, keeping response and resolution times on track. Office Administration • Manage incoming and outgoing post, ensuring timely distribution and dispatch., • Handle brochure/sample requests promptly, coordinating with the relevant team to fulfil orders., • Assist with general invoicing and basic finance support tasks as and when required, including raising purchase orders and logging supplier invoices., • Maintain organised office systems and administrative records, supporting the wider team with day-to-day operational tasks., • Order and manage office supplies, ensuring the office environment is well-stocked and running smooth, • Flag anything to the marketing team that affects customer communications or tone of voice consistency., • Support the office with ad hoc administrative and invoicing tasks as required. Please note: responsibilities may vary due to the seasonality of the business. Who We’re Looking For You’re a friendly, organised, and dependable individual who is as comfortable managing admin as you are looking after customers. You take pride in doing things properly, follow through on everything you take on, and stay calm under pressure. You enjoy speaking with people, whether resolving a complaint or sharing good news and bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do. Essential • Excellent written and spoken communication skills; clear, professional, and warm in tone., • Strong IT skills with confidence using Microsoft Office, email platforms, and other digital tools., • Highly organised with good attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks. -A proactive, customer-first attitude with the ability to stay calm and solutions-focused under pressure. -Experience in a customer-facing role. Desirable • Experience with CX or ticketing platforms (e.g. Gorgias, Zendesk, Freshdesk, or similar)., • Experience in a logistics, retail, or e-commerce environment. What We Offer • 31 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays., • Company pension scheme., • Access to an employee discount platform across a wide range of brands., • The chance to take ownership of a broad, varied role and contribute directly to the success of a trusted, family-owned business with a strong heritage., • A supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and you’re empowered to grow professionally

Vacancy: Senior Accounts Payable Assistant East of England | 37.00 hours per week | 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Our client – based in Hertfordshire– are currently looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Assistant to join their central finance function on 12 month Fixed Term Contract. The role is 37.00 hours per week. • Start date: Due to work deadlines, they need someone started by 29th June 2026, • Salary: £28,775.00 per annum Duties will include (but not limited to): • Deputised for the Accounts Payable Manager, overseeing team operations and ensuring continuity during periods of absence, • Supervised and trained Accounts Payable Assistants, providing guidance on procedures, system usage, workloads, and payment deadlines, • Processed invoices, credit notes, journals, supplier payments, and multi-currency payment runs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations, • Reconciled supplier statements and bank transactions, monitored supplier accounts, and resolved stakeholder and supplier queries in a timely manner, • Produced and analysed financial reports, maintained electronic invoice import templates, and monitored intra-group accounts to ensure accurate ledger postings, • Supported system upgrades and process improvements, testing new software, identifying issues, and implementing enhancements to improve efficiency and controls Experience required: • 2/3 years previous experience working in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable environment ideally within a large organisation, utilising a computerised accounts system and processing invoices across multiple ledgers and currencies Background working in Higher Education is strongly desirable, • Experience of BACS and CHAPS payment processing, • Basic knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and General Ledger journals, • Experience of using online banking portals Rewards and Benefits: • Leave & Flexibility: 25–35 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and extra university closure days over Christmas. Hybrid working and job share options are available., • Health & Wellbeing: A 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme supports mental, financial, and emotional health., • Pension & Finance: Contributory pension schemes are provided., • Professional Development: Access to hundreds of workshops, with up to five days of study leave per year., • Campus Facilities & Discounts: Access to Hertfordshire Sports Village with discounted memberships, onsite childcare, and discounted hairdressing/beauty treatments., • Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay are available., • Additional Perks: Long service awards, free parking, and free entry to campus events, • Any many more! Working hours • 37.00 hours per week, • Monday - Friday, • Hybrid working: Please note you will need to be on site every Tuesday and Wednesday to align with the wider finance team Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! *Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling. Employing 6000 people, we design and build trains at Derby, the UK’s largest train factory; and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, and 30 train services depots across the UK and Ireland. Your Future Role: The succesful candidate will participate in the development, adaptation, introduction and systems delivery elements of SSI and SMARTLOCK systems and processes (SML 400, MooN, Smart Gateway, SmartIO, Support System, Test Environment, AutoTesting) for signalling systems in the UK and Ireland.They will also engage in the development and / or improvement of tools and processes within the business including requirements capture, planning, specifications, design, implementation, testing and roll out. Assist in ensuringthat tools and processes remain fit for purpose and enable continuous improvement of them by leading regular reviews and proactively suggesting and implementing improvements. We’ll look to you for: • Ensuring the delivery of standardised objectives and optimum system solutions on allocated projects • Delivering project solutions with a strong focus on reliability, maintainability, and safety principles • Ensuring conformity with systems standards, agreed system architecture, client standards, and company procedures • Participating in the development of new systems solutions • Supporting safety assurance through the application of Common Safety Methods (CSM) on allocated projects/products • Providing systems input to tenders and participating in systems integration and validation of technical documentation • Managing technical teams for Systems Engineers • Providing second-line product support to customers in the field All about you We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: • MSc or BSc-level education in an engineering-related subject, preferably control systems, electrical engineering, or systems engineering (or equivalent) • Experience or understanding of systems engineering management • Knowledge of UK railway safety approval processes and client/system standards • Familiarity with software development or scripting • A Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification (desirable) • Commercial and financial awareness (desirable) • Experience working in a railway systems engineering environment Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also: • Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines • Work with new security standards for rail signalling • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues • Contribute to innovative projects • Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment • Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries • Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning • Progress towards roles such as Systems Engineering Manager or other leadership positions • Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you