Purchasing Jobs in West Midlands

ICT Interim Procurement Managers
£450 per day, Birmingham
Our client is one of the largest transport services organisations in Europe, employing over 47,000 people and delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys across 12 European countries every year.
They are now seeking x2 Interim ICT Procurement Managers to provide high order procurement IT Services to deliver complex RFP, contract drafting and negotiations management of vendor engagements.
Working closely with the ICT Procurement Lead the person in this role will be responsible for:

• Providing broad procurement and commercial support to the ICT transformation...

Customer Accounts Advisor
£15,000 - £18,000 per annum + bonus

JOB ROLE

Your role as Customer Accounts Advisor is to support the Management team and Sales Consultants team to maximise sales, profit and operational effectiveness by providing excellent customer service, efficient team management and developing a skilled team around you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To develop solid customer relationships
To make sure that the Company’s procedures are adhered to when payments are taken from customers
Maintains accurate and current customer records
To ensure shop floor and stock holding areas are upheld to the...

PURCHASING ASSISTANT/JUNIOR PLANNER
Staffordshire
£22,000 (DOE) + Pension + Life Insurance

Inside Out Purchasing & Supply are currently working with a large manufacturer of luxury, premium status items. My Client seeks an enthusiastic, determined individual who is looking to progress their career and develop their skills. A global company, employing around 4,000 people, this role has arisen due to an internal promotion and offers excellent training and benefits.

The Role:

- Convert purchase requirements into purchase orders and place with vendors.
- Track all shipments and ensure all necessary documents are available...

Job Title: Group Buyer
Package: £35,000 - £38,000
Location: Shrewsbury
Job Reference: 39878/TF

An opportunity has arisen within an high volume manufacturing turnover manufacturer for a Group Buyer. The main purpose of the role is to take commodity responsibility and deliver strategies across current production and NPI for a particular division.

Main Responsibilities of the role will include:

*Lead the supplier identification process, working with the International Purchasing team to identify suppliers within Low Cost Economies, as appropriate. This will also require close coordination with the Supplier Development...

Based in Gloucestershire, our client is a progressive and innovative fresh produce supplier, supplying a number of major retailers. They are looking for an experienced account manager to come in and help to strengthen their team.

The role:-
· Managing one of their major supermarket accounts and having an intimate understanding of their ways of working
· Effectively manage communications both with the internal teams and the customer
· Develop and deliver the business strategy to tie in with customer and business requirements

The candidate:-
· Will have experience and a proven track record of managing a Top 4 multiple...

We have a number of exciting new opportunities for purchasing professionals wishing to take their careers to a new level.

Based at one of our Client's Staffordshire based business divisions, the main purpose of these roles will be to ensure that direct materials, goods and services are purchased at the most competitive prices worldwide, on time and to the required specifications.

Successful candidates will need to be flexible to support the total business, self-starters and have the ability and motivation to work independently.

The Role:

Depending on level of seniority, main responsibilities can include:

Delivery...

Expanding engineering manufacturer wants to recruit a Supplier Development Quality Engineer to monitor, review and improve the quality, delivery and performance of suppliers to the business. Duties will include: working closely with internal Purchasing and Quality Managers to collate and analyse data and produce performance reports; identifying cost savings; developing supplier relationships in order to implement process control and improve performance/quality. Candidates must have experience in a similar role, excellent communication skills, numerate with good computer skills. ...

Senior Buyer (Construction)

Coventry

£25k-£35k per annum

Permanent

We are recruiting a Senior Buyer for a market leading design, consultancy and engineering company based in Coventry. You will be responsible for leading the procurement activity on a number of complex and technical projects, managing goods and services with values of up to £1m. The role will require you to negotiate the best rates, whilst also protecting the interests of the company and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

*Work closely with engineers and project managers
*Procuring within budget and on time
*Review and negotiate terms...

Due to sustained and continued growth my client is now looking for a talented Senior Buyer to work across their FMCG category focussing on Health & Beauty.

As their Senior Buying Manager they are seeking a determined and ambitious purchasing professional who wishes to advance their career in an environment that encourages initiative, risk taking and a desire to succeed.

Senior Buying Manager Key Responsibilities :

* Account for the performance of the product category to the Trading Controller, spotting opportunities or threats, resolving issues or making recommendations for action, where appropriate
* Reduce unit costs...

About the Role

This administrative role offers the right candidate the chance to be a part of our European Loss Prevention team who are responsible for minimizing losses to the business, improving profitability and providing dedicated support to our European stores. Working for the Loss Prevention Manager, you’ll be a main point of contact for all store requests, liaising with store managers and third parties throughout Europe and supporting our field based loss prevention staff. You’ll also be responsible for processing invoices and other general administrative tasks, as well as supporting the other team members where necessary.
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Making sure a Claire’s store runs like clockwork is no small task, so it’s no wonder our Store Managers are the best in the business.

Responsible for overseeing all store activities you’ll lead and inspire your team to exceed expectations and meet specified targets and deadlines by demonstrating unrivalled levels of customer service, as well as a thorough knowledge of all Claire’s products and services.

You’ll make sure your store is maintained to the highest standards and sparkles as much as the people and products within it. As Store Manager you will ensure that in-store presentation of products is perfectly executed, and where...

The Accounts Payable Administrator is part of a team responsible for ensuring that the company’s financial status including payment record, relationships with suppliers and internal customers remains high. Core areas of responsibility include processing invoices, as well as dealing with supplier queries, reconciliations and travel expense claims.

For the language role it is essential that you are fluent in both Spanish and Portuguese. For both roles it is essential that you have administration experience gained from working in a Finance related role. Alongside this you’ll possess high levels of numeracy and literacy and be PC literate...

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to assist with reporting, analysis and forecasting of the European performance within the Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis team.
In this varied role you’ll get involved in areas including; cost review, analysis of KPI’s, Capital Expenditure tracking and analysis as well as the budgeting and reforecasting process.

Key Skills

You’ll possess the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and possess a good overall commercial awareness. Highly analytical and numerate with an attention to detail, you’ll be competent prioritising a busy workload and...

About us
A global high street fashion retailer, Claire’s specialises in accessories, jewellery and cosmetics for our target market of young girls and women. To date, we have over 3,000 stores; circa 460 stores in the UK and over 1,000 stores across Europe. Last year we opened 125 new stores and our expansion continues at an impressive rate, with plans to open a further +90 new stores across European this year. We have an incredible array of products – from jewellery and cosmetics to belts, bags and hair products, even footwear. And we buy them for 13 countries, all with different regional nuances and trends. This means that our Buying team...

About the role

The Financial Accountant will be responsible for a number of European companies within our business. Primarily you will be responsible for the production of monthly, quarterly and year-end accounts, reviewing and analysing balance sheet accounts and ensuring compliance with all SOX requirements and taxation matters. (Corporate and VAT, including intrastat).

About you

For this role you will have solid accounting experience and either be a qualified Accountant, studying for your Final exams, or be qualified by experience with a proven track record. Alongside this you will be proficient in Microsoft Excel...

Making sure a Claire’s store runs like clockwork is no small task, so it’s no wonder our Store Managers are the best in the business.

Responsible for overseeing all store activities you’ll lead and inspire your team to exceed expectations and meet specified targets and deadlines by demonstrating unrivalled levels of customer service, as well as a thorough knowledge of all Claire’s products and services.

You’ll make sure your store is maintained to the highest standards and sparkles as much as the people and products within it. As Store Manager you will ensure that in-store presentation of products is perfectly executed, and where...

Job Role: Electrical Biased Maintenance Engineer (FMCG/FOOD)
Industry Sector: FMCG, FOOD,
Duration: Permanent
Location: Burton on Trent
Salary: £36,000
Shifts: Nights 3 on/ 3 off

Overview

We have 4 LIVE permanent roles for a Multi-national FMCG organisation recruiting NOW! A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work in a team of Engineers working within a growing site, with major projects taking place.
4 Electrically biased multi-skilled Maintenance engineer is required to join a busy Maintenance Team Creating maximum impact on site is something required which could lead to massive opportunities with the organisation...

Due to the recent success at Major Automotive manufacturers in the Midlands, a 1st Tier supplier are seeking a Purchasing Director to lead and streamline the Purchasing Department to cope with the increase in business.

Reporting to the Managing Director (indirectly to the Finance Director) the role in brief will be to take charge of the department, leverage current supplier base and establish key relationships with manufacturers of bespoke automotive componentry in China, India, Mexico and Brazil. The larger scope of the role is to open a manufacturing site in China.

Desired Experience:

• Minimum 10 years experience in a...

Due to the recent success at Major Automotive manufacturers in the Midlands, a 1st Tier supplier are seeking a Purchasing Manager to head up key commodities on both operational and strategic basis to cope with the increase in business.

Reporting to the Purchasing Director the role in brief will be to manage up to 5 Buyers and advise them on key commodity strategies. Although mainly operational, and people management focussed there is a strong strategic element to this position.

Desired Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in both commodity and people management position
• Proven track record of departmental cost savings...

Due to the recent success at Major Automotive manufacturers in the Midlands, a 1st Tier supplier are seeking a Senior Buyer to bolster their Purchasing team to cope with the increase in business.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager the role in brief will be to manage global strategic sourcing activity for a variety of commodities. Commodities will vary depending on the background of the successful candidate but generally experience in the following commodities is beneficial: engine dressing componentry, BIW, raw materials, electronic components and moving drivetrain parts to name but a few.

Desired Experience:

• Minimum 3...