Total 6 Senior Executive level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Manchester, M4 2EA

Your new company
A leading engineering manufacturing company based in Trafford Park is seeking a dynamic and energetic Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager to lead their function. This business has earned a great name for themselves and is a market leader within their industry.

Your new role
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for all sourcing activity on behalf of the organisation, and will primarily be focused around purchasing raw materials, though there will still be an element of indirect procurement. Leading a team of 2 Buyers, the Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager will be responsible for the team performance and savings targets.

The Purchasing Manager will work with stakeholders across the business to establish procurement needs, and you will be able to read technical engineering drawings.

In this role, you will strive to deliver tangible cost savings and drive efficiencies for the company, thus improving bottom line profits. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven procurement and purchasing professional to join a globally recognised company and make the necessary changes to optimise performance levels and cost savings. This will involve reviewing current spend levels and supplier base and analysing the market to identify commercial opportunities to ensure that all suppliers are fit for purpose and delivering the best value. You will also review and manage the performance of contracts.

Please note that this role is based in the office 5 days per week and does not offer hybrid working.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Prior procurement experience from within an engineering manufacturing environment
• Ability to read technical engineering drawings (essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident negotiator
• Good level of IT skills including Microsoft Office

What you'll get in return

• A competitive starting salary of circa £50,000 depending on experience, with the potential for slightly higher for exceptional candidates
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 days Christmas and New Year shutdown period
• Christmas party and summer party
• The opportunity to grow and develop your procurement career within a global business

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company

Your new company is a leading global manufacturing business, dedicated to delivering high-quality products. Their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence has positioned them as a market leader. They are now looking for an experienced Senior Buyer with a strong background in chemicals to join their dynamic team in Manchester.

Your new role
As a Senior Buyer, you will play a crucial role in the procurement team, focusing on sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best quality and pricing for the company's chemical needs as part of their manufacturing process. You will be responsible for managing Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and maintaining strong communication with various production sites. This role requires semi-regular travel to meet with stakeholders and suppliers across Europe, approximately 1-2 times per month.

Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure the best quality and pricing for chemical products.
- Manage the end-to-end RFQ process, from initial request to final supplier selection.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with production sites to understand and meet their chemical material needs.
- Travel to Europe (1-2 times per month) to engage with key stakeholders including colleagues in European offices, as well as suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality.

What you'll need to succeed

- Extensive background in procurement with a proven track record in delivering cost savings and driving efficiencies.- Strong negotiation and communication skills.- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.- Willingness to travel to Europe regularly.- Experience with RFQ processes and supplier management.- Proficiency in procurement software and tools. This company uses SAP so any experience with SAP would be advantageous- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive base salary of £49,850
• Car allowance of £6,000 (or a company car)
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Contributory private health scheme
• Company sick pay (dependent on length of service)
• Paid 'thank you days' (up to 2 per year) for 100% attendance
• 30 days annual leave
• Life insurance scheme of 3x salary
• PLUS so many more benefits!

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

I am recruiting for an experienced and dynamic Senior Buyer to join a growing procurement team in a £multi-million manufacturing business near Wigan. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key role within our procurement department, offering a competitive salary of up to £45,000.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee two purchasing staff, ensuring duties are carried out in a timely manner and to a high standard.
• Set and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the department.
• Manage all purchasing activities, including raw materials, packaging, and miscellaneous items for multiple sites.
• Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Arrange regular meetings with suppliers.
• Run the Supplier Quality Assurance System.
• Ensure correct documentation is sent to new suppliers, including Quality & REACH questionnaires, and ensure they are completed.
• Obtain Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for new products from new suppliers.
• Generate weekly purchasing figures for the Directors, monthly stock reports, and quarterly purchasing reports for the Managing Director.
• Ensure the year-end stock count is completed accurately and the report is generated.
• SOP and Manual Updates: Write and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Purchasing Department and update the Purchasing Manual as needed.
• Costings: Provide quarterly costings for the Finance Department.
• Meetings: Chair the Monthly Purchasing Departmental Meeting.
• Stock Management: Ensure raw materials and packaging are purchased and in stock to allow the Production/Planning team to implement the Production Plan.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement - ideally, all experience within chemical procurement
• IT literate and able to pick up new systems quickly
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong stakeholder management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

This role is perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and supportive team. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on this business's procurement processes and contribute to the overall success of the company.
On offer is up to £45,000 + 33 days holiday (including bank holidays - and 5 days needs to be saved for a Christmas/NY shutdown period). You will also receive Bupa private medical insurance after 6 months' service.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company

Your new company is a leading global manufacturing business, dedicated to delivering high-quality products. Their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence has positioned them as a market leader. They are now looking for an experienced Senior Buyer with a strong background in chemicals to join their dynamic team in Manchester.

Your new role
As a Senior Chemicals Buyer, you will play a crucial role in the procurement team, focusing on sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best quality and pricing for the company's chemical needs as part of their manufacturing process. You will be responsible for managing Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and maintaining strong communication with various production sites. This role requires semi-regular travel to meet with stakeholders and suppliers across Europe, approximately 1-2 times per month.

Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure the best quality and pricing for chemical products.
- Manage the end-to-end RFQ process, from initial request to final supplier selection.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with production sites to understand and meet their chemical material needs.
- Travel to Europe (1-2 times per month) to engage with key stakeholders including colleagues in European offices, as well as suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality.

What you'll need to succeed

Extensive background in chemicals procurement with a proven track record.- Strong negotiation and communication skills.- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.- Willingness to travel to Europe regularly.- Experience with RFQ processes and supplier management.- Proficiency in procurement software and tools. This company uses SAP so any experience with SAP would be advantageous- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive base salary of £49,850
• Car allowance of £6,000 (or a company car)
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Contributory private health scheme
• Company sick pay (dependent on length of service)
• Paid 'thank you days' (up to 2 per year) for 100% attendance
• 30 days annual leave
• Life insurance scheme of 3x salary
• PLUS so many more benefits!

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Liberty has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join our team, based in Salford. You will be working on a full time basis, on a 9 month FTC contract working 40 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £42k to £44,805 per annum (dependant on qualifications & experience) Plus Excellent Benefits!

The strength of our organisation lies in the quality of the people we work with. We’re proud to employ the most talented, driven individuals within the property services sector.

Established in 1969, We are an experienced and innovative Heating and Compliance, reactive/planned maintenance, renewable technology and new build specialist that is committed to putting customers and clients at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our Procurement Team. Working alongside the Director of Supply Chain to deliver an effective and efficient procurement service for the Liberty Group with a focus on value for money and quality. Support the procurement process by procuring construction materials/ equipment for Liberty Repairs and Maintenance as well as renewable materials for the Liberty Group.

The ideal candidate will be a competent individual, who works well in a team, who uses their own initiative and also has good people skills. Work closely with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally to the business, ensuring good working relationships are developed and maintained.

Responsibilities for the Senior Buyer will include:

Main point of contact for all material and equipment suppliers

Onboard approved subcontractors, checking documentation

Setup and maintain electronic price files for all material and equipment suppliers

Agree and monitor supplier credit terms

Working alongside the commercial manager, agree commercial terms

Monitor and record performance of key suppliers

Liaise with operational managers and commercial staff to identify procurement needs

Benchmark suppliers by competitive tender or market research

Represent procurement mobilisations of new R&M contracts, including demobilisations

Maintain a register of hired plant and equipment

Attend mobilisations of new contracts, also demobilisations at end of contract

Develop relationships with suppliers

Research new products and new legislation in the sector

Support stock taking materials when needed

Liaise with the finance team to resolve price queries

Represent group procurement for planned and project work

Ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental requirements for products

What we are looking for in our ideal Senior Buyer:

Experience working as a Buyer/ Assistant Buyer & CIPS Qualifications. Have good knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Proficient in using IT systems, including Microsoft office software in particular Outlook, Word and Excel. Good analytical skills. Effective communication skills, good time and priority management, problem solving skills, confident in decision making, ability with deal with high volumes and good people skills.

We offer a range of benefits for a rewarding career including though not limited to:


Pension scheme
25 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
Cycle to Work scheme
Liberty Sense Awards – employees are nominated by colleagues for living the Liberty values, those who win receive a high street voucher
YuLife, includes:
Life Insurance/Death in service benefit – 2x annual salary value
Smart Health (including round the clock access to 24/7 UK-based GPs)
Best Doctors to provide a second opinion on complex cases or diagnosis
Mental Health Support, 4-6 sessions with a psychologist or psychotherapist
Online Health Check
Nutrition consultations
Online fitness program
YuMatter+ Employee Assistance Programme designed to support mental, financial & professional wellbeing including up to 5 confidential sessions with a counsellor
Free will writing
Reward scheme for healthy behaviors to earn YuCoin which can be redeemed on the app for vouchers/rewards
Exclusive membership and wellbeing product discounts
Medicash Health Cash Plan (optional to register, P11D tax value approx £11.60 per year however allows claims for up to £996 per year) includes:
Claiming eligible cash back on dental or optical treatments, specialist consultations, tests or scans
Discounted gym membership
Savings on cinema tickets, travel, holidays & retail


In addition to the above, at Liberty we look to invest in the up-skilling and development of our employees, ensuring competency and compliance to industry standards, in turn we will look to offer additional training where appropriate to give you the skills you need to deliver the service required.

Liberty strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We commit to achieving equal opportunities in employment for all suitably qualified candidates, through upholding our values of Passion, Openness, Respect and Trust, underpinned by Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement.

Please note, only candidates who have the right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy.

As part of our recruitment process all employees need to be vetted and undertake pre-employment checks. For this role you may need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, previously Criminal Records Bureau, prior to or upon commencing employment with Liberty.

If you have the desire to work in a busy and high performing team, why not join us as our Senior Buyer, click “apply” below – we want to hear from you!

Closing date: 22nd July 2024, (we do however reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier due to the volume of applications received).

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Procurement and SRM Partner to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy based in our Oldham, Bower House office. We are currently working to a hybrid working style, working 2 days per week in the office and 3 from home. As such, it is a requirement for candidates to be able to work 2 days per week from the office mentioned above.

The overall purpose of the role is to develop and deliver Procurement, Contract and Supplier Relationship strategies to support business and operational delivery and achieve value for money throughout Guinness.

Our Procurement and SRM team has recently undergone a large and exciting transformation, introducing contract and supplier management standards and support into the purpose of the team. This has included 'Partner' roles where individuals have their own portfolios of work to manage. With the upcoming implementation of the new Procurement Act 2023, Guinness are seeing this as further opportunity to continue the transformation of our Procurement and SRM function.

What we're looking for

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you'll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but you'll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.

You'll be able to demonstrate:

Essential:

• Experience of delivering large scale cost effective and compliant procurement solutions across a range of functions that deliver VFM, enable operational efficiencies and appropriately manage risk.
• Significant experience of generating additional value through contract and supplier relationship management strategies.
• Experience of developing and implementing procurement, contract management and supplier relationship policies.
• Experience of identifying contract management best practice and conducting contract assurance reviews.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Proven programme and PMO management experience, including oversight of multiple concurrent programmes, ideally in a commercial environment.
• Knowledge and experience of working within the Public Contract Regulations.
• Excellent financial and data analysis skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Leadership and Management Standard.

Desirable:

• Experience of working within a procurement function across a geographically dispersed environment.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• MCIPS qualified and/or equivalent.
• Project or programme management professional qualification and/or equivalent.

Desirable:

• WCC (IAACM) qualified and/or equivalent.

About Us

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme