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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Purpose:
To provide support to the Operations team to ensure Operational targets are met.
Activities will include Procurement of Raw Materials and Components plus KPI data gathering and analysis of OTIF, inventory availability and production scheduling.
Defined Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Procurement of Raw Materials and Components. Raise, enter and submit PO's; follow up on delivery status - OTIF. Maintain and periodic review of safety stock levels, lead times, shelf life & MOQ's, including updates in system. Point of Contact for all suppliers.
Liaison and meet with key suppliers. Negotiate pricing and contracts. Work closely with shipping and receiving departments; tracking of inbound/return orders status. Work closely with Customer Service, Production Planner & Production Manager.
Communicate foreseeable risks, and action plans. Attend daily/weekly/monthly planning meetings; active participation required related to material status. Track KPI's related to delays, scorecards, returns/non conformances, CAPA's etc.
Provide actionable suggestions for improvements. Research secondary sourcing options and participate in new material tracking. Respond to internal and external enquiries about product availability.
Required Skills/Abilities:
MRP/ERP Experience (D365 and manufacturing experience highly preferred) 5 years' experience in procurement Computer literacy Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail Strong teamwork and communication skills Flexible work schedule Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Paterson, New Jersey
Posted: 2025-06-01 23:09:04
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Senior Buyer - Maternity Cover
Snodland
£Neg plus bonus and benefits
Our client, a world-renowned provider of innovative and sustainable solutions, is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for an 18-month maternity cover contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a company dedicated to creating efficient and scalable solutions that address complex challenges across a range of industries.
Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day management of direct reports, including TMS, appraisals & PDP's.
- Assist in the implementation of a category management approach.
- Support with any site-specific requirements or group purchasing instructions as may be
required from time to time.
- Manage the re-order points for spare parts, investigate and liaise with Engineering to ensure correct stock quantities are maintained of suitable spares
- Manage consignment stocks ensuring all settlements are carried out on a monthly cycle.
- Manage the creation of material master data in SAP for spare parts
- Source non-stock engineering parts
- Record all cost savings in a departmental spreadsheet for audit purposes.
- Ensure the SAP physical inventory checks are carried out daily and that 100% of inventory is counted within each fiscal year, as evidenced by (MIDO) in SAP.
Monitor and recount high-value differences, investigating as necessary to ensure a high level of stock accuracy is maintained.
- Assist MRP Controller with any high-value or priority purchases.
- Ensure the central stores are compliant with Safety and Environmental rules and legislation and that the operatives are fully trained and act at all times in a safe manner ensureing safe systems of work and risk assessment are regularly completed.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with the key internal and external
stakeholders to facilitate and develop cost-saving strategies across all Mill departments
- Provide stores cover for planned or unplanned machine shuts
- Provide departmental cover as required.
- Participate when required in training programmes as part of the annual appraisal process.
- Attend and actively participate in team meetings.
- Accept additional education/training as deemed necessary, as a result of new equipment
and/or changes in technology, in order to continue satisfactorily carrying out the role.
- When requested, to be available for meetings/projects/working away for short
periods of time, which may include occasional overnight trips
- Monitor and assess all Operations/procedures, and when required assist in updating /
improvements.
Person Specification:
- Highly motivated, and analytical with excellent purchasing experience including good
negotiating and communication skills.
- Strong management skills to lead a small team and gain support from all departmental
managers for purchasing activities.
- Experience in using SAP with a sound knowledge of MRP
- Flexible and not work time orientated Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply at level 4 or above
- Extensive experience in a supervisory purchasing role preferably within a manufacturing
or heavy engineering environment
- Excellent SAP MM experience within a purchasing role and with excellent troubleshooting
mentality
- Experienced negotiator with a proven track record of cost reduction initiatives.
- Category Management experience is preferred but not essential
- Ability to manage a tender process.
Skill and Qualities
- Strong Leadership
- SAP
- Motivation
- Ethical behaviour
- Teamwork
- Travel friendly
- Flexibility
- Negotiating
- IT Literacy (word, excel)
- Analytical skills
- Commercially aware (contracts)
- Proactive approach to working and supervision
- Target setting
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit.
If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page.
This does not need to be formatted in the same manner.
In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word.
Thank you.
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.
Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market trends
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit.
If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page.
This does not need to be formatted in the same manner.
In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word.
Thank you.
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.
Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market trends…
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Type: Contract Location: Snodland, England
Start: 01/06/2025
Duration: 18 months
Salary / Rate: £Neg plus bonus and Bens
Posted: 2025-06-01 10:45:09
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Day to day management of direct reports, including TMS, appraisals & PDP's.
Assist in the implementation of category management approach.
Support with any site-specific requirements or group purchasing instructions as may be
required from time to time.
Manage the re-order points for spare parts, investigate and liaise with Engineering to ensure
correct stock quantities are maintained of suitable spares
Manage consignment stocks ensuring all settlements are carried out on a monthly cycle.
Manage the creation of material master data in SAP for spare parts
Source non-stock engineering parts
Record all cost savings in a departmental spreadsheet for audit purposes.
Ensure the SAP physical inventory checks are carried out daily and that 100% of inventory is
counted within each fiscal year evidenced by (MIDO) in SAP.
Monitor and recount high value
differences, investigating as necessary to ensure a high level of stock accuracy is maintained.
Assist MRP Controller with any high value or priority purchases.
Ensure the central stores is compliant with Safety and Environmental rules and legislation
and that the operatives are fully trained and act at all times in a safe manner Ensuring safe
systems of work and risk assessment are regularly completed.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with the key internal and external
stakeholders to facilitate and develop cost saving strategies across all Mill departments
Provide stores cover for planned or unplanned machine shuts
Provide departmental cover as required.
Participate when required in training programmes as part of the annual appraisal process.
Attend and actively participate in team meetings.
Accept additional education / training as deemed necessary, as a result of new equipment
and/or changes in technology, in order to continue satisfactorily carrying out the role.
When requested, to be available for meetings/projects/working away for short
periods of time, which may include occasional overnight trips
Monitor and assess all Operations / procedures, and when required assist in updating /
improvements.
Person Specification :
Highly motivated , analytical with excellent purchasing experience to include good
negotiating and communication skills.
Strong management skills to lead the small team and gain support from all departmental
managers for purchasing activities.
Experience of using SAP with a sound knowledge of MRP
Flexible and not work time orientated
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply at level 4 or above
Extensive experience in a supervisory purchasing role preferably within a manufacturing
or heavy engineering environment
Excellent SAP MM experience within a purchasing role and with excellent troubleshooting
mentality
Experienced negotiator with a proven track record of cost reduction initiatives.
Category Management experience is preferred but not essential
Ability to manage a tender process.
Skill and Qualities
Strong Leadership
SAP
Motivation
Ethical behaviour
Teamwork
Travel friendly
Flexibility
Negotiating
IT Literacy (word, excel)
Analytical skills
Commercially aware (contracts)
Proactive approach to working and supervision
Target setting
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit.
If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page.
This does not need to be formatted in the same manner.
In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word.
Thank you.
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.
Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market trends…
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit.
If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page.
This does not need to be formatted in the same manner.
In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word.
Thank you.
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.
Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market trends…
....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Snodland, England
Start: asap
Duration: 18 months
Salary / Rate: bonus
Posted: 2025-06-01 09:06:59
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Are you an experienced Buyer or Procurement Specialist with a background in distribution or product-based environments? Are you confident in data analysis, supplier negotiations, and driving efficiency through smart purchasing strategies?
We're recruiting for a commercially focused Buyer to take ownership of key procurement activities across a pan-European business.
Joining this business as Buyer will offer further career development, a vibrant friendly team spirited working environment and Hybrid working after an initial qualifying period.
Location: Ideally based near Shrewsbury, Telford, Wolverhampton
Salary: Circa £45,000 - £55,000, Basic + Bonus + Pension + 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays (32 days total) + Employee Assistance Program, Free On-Site Parking, Career Development Opportunities, Hybrid working after completion of probation period.
Key Responsibilities:
Source and develop new suppliers and products to meet commercial objectives
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings
Analyse market data and pricing trends to inform buying strategies
Manage and negotiate with inbound transport suppliers to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Track and monitor commodity prices across European markets
Collaborate closely with the Procurement Director and cross-functional teams
Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and supplier performance
Skills & Experience Required:
Proven experience in a Buyer, Procurement Manager, or Sourcing Manager role
Buying experience within a distribution or product-based business is essential
Strong data analysis skills - ability to interpret and act on data to drive performance
Proficient in Microsoft Excel - advanced user level preferred
Experience using procurement software and systems (e.g.
ERP, MRP, SAP, etc.)
Excellent negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier pricing effectively
Strong communication, organisation, and multitasking skills
Commercially savvy with a focus on cost reduction and efficiency
Next Steps:
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now!
📧 Send your CV to Robert Cox, Senior Recruitment Consultant
📞 Contact Rob on 07398 204832
📩 Email:
Job Reference: 4233RC - Senior Buyer ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Wolverhampton, England
Start: 29/06/2025
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £55000 per annum + Benefits + hybrid + Career Development
Posted: 2025-05-29 16:43:48
