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| Job Title |
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European Raws Buying Manager |
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£45000 - £52000/annum 2 annual bonuses, pension, healthcar |
| Location |
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Slough, Berkshire |
| Job Number |
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128204082 |
| Posted |
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10/02/2012 (12:13) |
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Description
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A leading global FMCG company are currently recruiting for a European Raw Materials Buying Operations Manager to focus on driving lowest cost, delivery on time, support for business activities and effective supplier relationship management.
This is a newly created role which has arisen following a restructuring of the procurement function and will allow the successful candidate to lead a European wide team to implement the raw materials sourcing strategy, with responsibility for 4 direct reports, remote management of further European reports, a supply chain of Euro 600M Raws spend and for support to 7 factories.
Principal responsibilities:
* Key contributor to the European Raws buying strategies to maximise value from the supply base.
* Lead the supplier management of all Raws suppliers across Europe.
* Lead the commercial contribution on cost reduction for Raws.
* Lead the commercial requirements for supplier flexibility across the sites.
* Lead and motivate site Raws buying managers to engage them in the Commercial strategy
* Lead the development of Raws Buying Operations strategy
* Line manage 4 associates directly.
* Connect and Influence the team and business stakeholders to deliver efficient ways of working.
* Manage the Commercial contribution for Raws into all business processes.
* Represent Raws in relevant business meetings.
This is an excellent new position offering excellent travel opportunities and the potential for rapid career progression in a true market leader.
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Supply Chain Manager |
| Salary/rate |
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£40000 - £55000/annum |
| Location |
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Kent |
| Job Number |
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128204071 |
| Posted |
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10/02/2012 (11:17) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Exsurgo |
| Description
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An opportunity has arisen with a global business, offering excellent career progression and development.
The role will involve;
Management of logistics, responsible for management of 3PL providers
Management of inbound materials, managing the team responsible for Supply Chain
Managing inventory levels across the business, both in materials and finished goods
Continuous improvement and project management
We are looking for;
Ideally educated to degree level or holding relevant industry qualifications (or equivalent)
Thorough experience in Supply Chain, Logistics and Warehousing management
Experience in the food market is ideal, fresh/chilled/produce
Strong man management experience
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N/A |
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Process Engineer |
| Salary/rate |
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£36000 - £38000/annum bonus+ benefits |
| Location |
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Bolton, Greater Manchester |
| Job Number |
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117190107 |
| Posted |
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09/02/2012 (18:04) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Exsurgo |
| Description
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UK based FMCG beverage manufacturer requires a process engineering expert to join their growing team. Are you projects orientated; an innovation guru and thrive in a busy, fast paced environment? If you are looking for that challenge, then please apply here.
Responsibilities:
- Support department with operational performance
- Manage large Capex projects
- Control compliance
- Internal and external support
- Liaise with suppliers of equipment, plant etc for both production and packaging
- Cost optimisation
- Change management
- Delivery expert
Competencies:
- Organised
- Process driven
- Business acumen
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Leadership
- Influencer
- Initiative
- Enthusiastic
- Motivator
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N/A |
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Brewing Manager |
| Salary/rate |
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£55000 - £58000/annum bonuses + benefits |
| Location |
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Bolton, Greater Manchester |
| Job Number |
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117190104 |
| Posted |
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09/02/2012 (17:45) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Exsurgo |
| Description
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Global Brewing concern requires individual with a technical brewing background to take a leadership role in their progressive and fast-paced environment. Our client is looking to engage with candidates who are multi-disciplined; commercial; have extensive man management experience and are process improvement specialists. If you are a strategic thinker however also enjoy having hands-on influence in the business, then by all means apply here.
Responsibilities:
- Manage brewing department
- Control and deploy operating practices
- Implementation and delivery of improvement plans
- Management of all KPI's
- Maximise performance
- People management
- Coaching and development
- Cost and budget control
- Quality control
- Compliance
Competencies:
- Influencer
- Structured and organised
- Initiative
- Problem solver
- Inpire
- Celebrate success
- Analytical
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N/A |
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Lead Brewing Manager |
| Salary/rate |
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£35000 - £37000/annum |
| Location |
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North West England, North West |
| Job Number |
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117190101 |
| Posted |
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09/02/2012 (17:26) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Exsurgo |
| Description
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Leading Global FMCG company requires an individual who is a technical expert in beverage production. If you are driven for results; want succession and development in your role and the opportunity to be a part of a global brand - then please apply here!
Responsibilities:
- Manage teams daily and weekly activities
- Safety
- Quality standard control
- Planning
- Report on KPI's
- Improvement planning
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Shift handovers
- Communication to stakeholders
- Coach and mentor team
- Trade union relations
- Budget control
- Materials management
- Keen knowledge of production processes
Competencies:
- Operational beverage production experience
- Process driven
- Able to work under pressure and adapt easily
- Organised
- Commercial understanding
- Fast paced environment experience
- Eye for detail
- Team player
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N/A |
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Production Team Leader |
| Salary/rate |
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£40000 - £41000/annum benefits+2x bonuses |
| Location |
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Slough, Berkshire |
| Job Number |
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117189777 |
| Posted |
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06/02/2012 (10:03) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Exsurgo |
| Description
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World Class International FMCG Food Manufacturer is looking for top talent to join their industry leading and sought after production team. If you stand for quality, innovation and value-add and appreciate career development, learning and rewards then this is the organisation for you!
This role entails leading and coordinating of a team of production leaders and operatives. It is a challenging and hands-on function with great potential to implement change and use innovation to achieve daily productivity. Our client's facility is modern and offers opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment and technology. Excellent growth and promotional prospects within the business whether that be factory management, operations or perhaps even different divisions within the business. Their flexible approach to talent and development genuinely encourages diversity and growth.
Responsibilities
- day to day management of operations team
- control and monitor performance, output and production goals
- development of staff - training and learning
- championing the companies policies, practices and procedures
- health and safety
- identify areas for continuous improvement and implement
- liaise with internal and external partners
- installation and commissioning of plant and equipment
Skills
- you must have natural leadership ability, good communication skills and enthusiasm to motivate and mentor your team
- problem solving skills are a must
- experience working with lean practices will be a distinct advantage
- drive for results
- empathetic management style
- ambitious
- "make things happen" attitude
THIS IS A SHIFT BASED ROLE
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N/A |
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Packaging Line Manager |
| Salary/rate |
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£35000 - £37000/annum benefits+bonus |
| Location |
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Lancashire |
| Job Number |
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117189774 |
| Posted |
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06/02/2012 (09:56) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Exsurgo |
| Description
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Global FMCG beverages company with massive presence in UK and Europe requires an individual who is an experienced people manager; has packaging line production management experience and a flair for continuous improvement. If you have a proven track record in packaging, enjoy challenging yourself and are looking to align with a blue-chip organisation: this could be your next step!
You will be responsible for managing your team's daily and weekly activities; meeting KPI requirements for service and quality and achieve optimum cost through conformance.
Responsibilities:
*Manages the performance of the packaging line
*Contributes to the identification of improvement plans as reviewed during the daily, weekly and monthly meetings processes
*Report all relevant team KPIs as defined through process (eg losses, energy, utilities, etc)
*Motivates the team to achieve departmental KPIs as required
*Addresses safety concerns and incidents within department
*Complies to EH&S, quality and HACCP standards
*Manages housekeeping within their area
*Manages people: leads shift handover meetings, work schedules, training needs, union relationships, individual performance, yearly one-on-one sessions, innovation program and team motivation
*Looking for ways to increase operator utilization & upskilling
*Ensuring compliance with and helping to create SOP's
*Training plans regularly reviewed for all staff - appropriate records maintained accordingly
*Walk the floor - lead by example, positively challenge under-performance, reinforce good behaviors
*Celebrate success - work collaboratively to develop appropriate recognition policies for the site.
*Actively seek feedback and monitor progress against plans
*Ensure staff are motivated to achieve high standards of performance with department
*Carries out trouble shooting with maintenance department to issue root cause correction, identifies and executes proper process adjustments when required
*Participates in the daily packaging meetings
*Ensures cost optimization across all areas of the department
*Assists with capital projects as required
*Shares accountability for maintenance cost performance
*Ensures accuracy of material cycle counts
*Creates job requests based on the follow-up needs of the intervention reports
*Assigns cycle plan work orders to area maintenance
*Manages shift rosters, including arranging replacements for absent employees on the next shift
*Ensures availability of raw materials prior to the start of the production run
*Follows up on innovation activities from the team
*Manages line start-up and shutdowns
*Controls lines processes using short interval controls
*Executes tasks as identified in the role's checklist
*Performance Management & compliance with disciplinary procedures
Objectives:
*The job requires balancing the constant search for new improved ways of working, together with the sustained implementation of agreed ways of working
*The consistent adoption of structured target setting and performance management processes
*Constantly drive to ensure responsibility and accountability are driven to, and enforced at, the lowest level within the day to day operations of the team.
*Ensure full flexibility within the team to meet existing and future business needs
*To develop all individuals and team
*Ensure effective communication and co-ordination across a wide geographical department
Competencies:
*Sound Knowledge of the packaging process
*Strong organization skills; adheres to deadlines
*Demonstrates negotiation skills
*Basic business sense
*Good analytical and problem solving skills
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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| Job Title |
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European Raws Buying Manager |
| Salary/rate |
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£45000 - £52000/annum 2 annual bonuses, pension, healthcar |
| Location |
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Slough, Berkshire |
| Job Number |
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128203698 |
| Posted |
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06/02/2012 (08:37) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Exsurgo |
| Description
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A leading global FMCG company are currently recruiting for a European Raw Materials Buying Operations Manager to focus on driving lowest cost, delivery on time, support for business activities and effective supplier relationship management.
This is a newly created role which has arisen following a restructuring of the procurement function and will allow the successful candidate to lead a European wide team to implement the raw materials sourcing strategy, with responsibility for 4 direct reports, remote management of further European reports, a supply chain of Euro 600M Raws spend and for support to 7 factories.
Principal responsibilities:
* Key contributor to the European Raws buying strategies to maximise value from the supply base.
* Lead the supplier management of all Raws suppliers across Europe.
* Lead the commercial contribution on cost reduction for Raws.
* Lead the commercial requirements for supplier flexibility across the sites.
* Lead and motivate site Raws buying managers to engage them in the Commercial strategy
* Lead the development of Raws Buying Operations strategy
* Line manage 4 associates directly.
* Connect and Influence the team and business stakeholders to deliver efficient ways of working.
* Manage the Commercial contribution for Raws into all business processes.
* Represent Raws in relevant business meetings.
This is an excellent new position offering excellent travel opportunities and the potential for rapid career progression in a true market leader.
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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ASAP |
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Capital Buying Manager |
| Salary/rate |
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£45000 - £50000/annum healthcare, pension, bonus, life ass |
| Location |
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Leicestershire |
| Job Number |
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128203697 |
| Posted |
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06/02/2012 (08:37) |
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Exsurgo |
| Description
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A global FMCG company based in Leicestershire are currently recruiting for a Capital Buying Manager to join their rapidly evolving indirect procurement team with a European wide remit.
To be considered for this excellent opportunity you must be an excellent negotiator with proven relationship building skills and happy working in a factory manufacturing based environment, and ideally have FMCG industry experience.
Key Duties include:
*To optimise Capital investments in terms of costs, quality, risk and availability, as well as act as lead buyer for specific technologies across Europe.
*Responsibility for spend in the region of $30m annually.
*Approx. 200 suppliers and 30 internal clients (including senior business managers).
*Purchase equipment and related services (e.g.: spare parts; maintenance; training; fittings; systems), securing price, capacity & service levels in line with commitments to the business.
*Recommend and implement supply base strategy, assessing and developing suppliers in order to meet business needs and opportunities.
*Ensure effective risk management of the supply base, through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs.
*Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including Plant Directors, Chief Engineers and their teams
*Provide market and financial insights and inputs to the internal sourcing planning process.
*Recommend and implement best practice for areas of responsibility.
*Participate in external forums and associations.
*Technology lead buyer, supporting the Capital Medium Term Action Plan implementation.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
*Experience in buying and excellent business process understanding
*A genuine interest in technical purchasing
*Professional and customer service oriented approach.
*Sound judgement and critical thinking.
*Strong interpersonal skills (able to deal with associates at all levels).
*A desire to produce quality results through high attention to detail.
*Knowledge of systems e.g. SAP, would be an advantage.
We look forward to your application.
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N/A |
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Buyer (Food) |
| Salary/rate |
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£40000 - £50000/annum Bonus + Benefits |
| Location |
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North Wales, Wales |
| Job Number |
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128203585 |
| Posted |
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03/02/2012 (13:48) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Exsurgo |
| Description
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We are currently looking for a Food Buyer to come and join one of the UK's best known Retailers. The bonus/benefits on offer as well as the progression opportunities are the best in the market.
Job role:
To be responsible for a specific buying area for the business, to source new brands and product and negotiate the best terms for the company, to manage existing brands and concessions and to work with marketing to drive sales and maximise profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
-To source new brands and product in line with the strategy through knowledge and expertise of the product and market
-To negotiate the best possible terms with suppliers i.e. margin, trade discounts, markdown support
-To ensure that Buying decisions are based on a sound commercial framework to drive sales and profit
-To work closely with the Merchandiser to plan the OTB and to monitor and review in season, taking action or making recommendations to the Buying Manager where necessary.
-To be responsible for range planning, working closely with the Merchandiser and Buying Manager
-To manage existing brands through analysis of performance, taking action when necessary and making decision to keep or discontinue within the business
-To manage the performance of concession businesses through regular meetings with the concession business and through analysis of their performance, making recommendations to the Buying Manager
-To ensure effective communication with retail operations teams
-To work closely with Marketing and PR and to maximise promotional opportunities during negotiations with suppliers
The candidate needs to have prior Food Buying experience and be educated to a degree level. Furthermore, the candidate needs strong negotiation, analytical, communication (verbal and written), numerical and commercial awareness skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to progress their Buying career at a company that is firmly established as one of the UK's most successful Retailers.
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N/A |
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Buyer (Food) |
| Salary/rate |
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£40000 - £50000/annum Bonus + Benefits |
| Location |
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West Yorkshire |
| Job Number |
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128203584 |
| Posted |
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03/02/2012 (13:48) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Exsurgo |
| Description
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We are currently looking for a Food Buyer to come and join one of the UK's most successful and rapidly growing Retailers. The company has a great culture and is looking to add members to its team as it grows.
Job role:
To be responsible for a specific buying area for the business, to source new brands and product and negotiate the best terms for the company, to manage existing brands and concessions and to work with marketing to drive sales and maximise profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
-To source new brands and product in line with the strategy through knowledge and expertise of the product and market
-To negotiate the best possible terms with suppliers i.e. margin, trade discounts, markdown support
-To ensure that Buying decisions are based on a sound commercial framework to drive sales and profit
-To work closely with the Merchandiser to plan the OTB and to monitor and review in season, taking action or making recommendations to the Buying Manager where necessary.
-To be responsible for range planning, working closely with the Merchandiser and Buying Manager
-To manage existing brands through analysis of performance, taking action when necessary and making decision to keep or discontinue within the business
-To manage the performance of concession businesses through regular meetings with the concession business and through analysis of their performance, making recommendations to the Buying Manager
-To ensure effective communication with retail operations teams
-To work closely with Marketing and PR and to maximise promotional opportunities during negotiations with suppliers
The candidate needs to have prior Food Buying experience and be educated to a degree level. Furthermore, the candidate needs strong negotiation, analytical, communication (verbal and written), numerical and commercial awareness skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to progress their Buying career at a company that is quickly becoming the market leader.
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N/A |
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Purchasing Manager (Food) |
| Salary/rate |
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£35000 - £40000/annum Bonus + Benefits |
| Location |
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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear |
| Job Number |
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128203582 |
| Posted |
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03/02/2012 (13:48) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Exsurgo |
| Description
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A very prominent High-Street Food Retailer is looking for a Purchasing Manager (Food) to come and join their team. It is a very exciting for anyone joining the company as they look to expand further into the Retail Market.
Job Purpose:
As Purchasing Manager (Food) your role will be to build better and more sustainable relationships with suppliers. To constantly review the suppliers and produce a cost conscious approach to this area.
Key Responsibilities:
-Identify opportunities to source new suppliers providing higher quality products at better value.
-Work closely with other departments in the business to ensure that all areas of the supply chain meet business needs.
-Develop a food purchasing strategy including policies and procedures.
-Review all product lines.
-Provide detailed analysis on food volumes and spend by month.
-Manage contracts, negotiate terms and ensure suppliers meet contractual obligations and provide reports when applicable.
-Review areas with a view to streamline and reduce routes to market.
-Provide support for the operators where applicable.
-Maintain food databases including cost price and trend analysis.
The candidate needs to have worked as a Buyer in an FMCG environment and be educated to a degree level. Furthermore, the candidate needs to have strong knowledge of the UK Food Market and have strong negotiation, communication (verbal/written), organisation and planning skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their career at one of the UK's fastest growing and most successful companies.
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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| Job Title |
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Buyer (Food) |
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£30000 - £33000/annum Bonus + Benefits |
| Location |
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City of London, London |
| Job Number |
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128203583 |
| Posted |
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03/02/2012 (13:48) |
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Exsurgo |
| Description
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A London based company is looking for a Food Buyer to join their team.
This is a great opportunity for a Food Assistant Buyer looking to make a step up or a recently promoted Food Buyer looking to join a successful company.
As a Buyer you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end Supply Chain and provide a professional, world-class service to the entire UK business for Food & Beverage Products.
Key Responsibilities:
-Drive profit performance by negotiating improved and sustainable commercial terms with selected supply partners
-Develop qualified, reliable sources of supply to meet customer and shopper needs, which meet business and operational requirements
-Establish & maintain contingency plans for continuous supply
-Vendor Contract Compliance Management
-Knowledge of Category Management principles and Customer Insight
-Supplier Assurance knowledge including food safety, due diligence, traceability, accreditation and certification
-Cost / benefit analysis skills
-Communication & Influencing skills
-Reports to the Purchasing Manager F&B
The candidate needs to have Food Buying experience (either for a Food Retailer or Food service Company) and be educated to a degree level. Furthermore, the candidate needs excellent negotiation, communication (verbal and written), analytical and creative skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a successful Global Company located in central London!
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N/A |
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NPD Manager |
| Salary/rate |
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£28000 - £30000/annum co car + benefits |
| Location |
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Hertfordshire |
| Job Number |
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128203508 |
| Posted |
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03/02/2012 (09:25) |
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Exsurgo |
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Key Accountabilities
- Develop exciting and innovative products and to optimise recipes in their core brands
- Develop projects from the NPD Programme
- Provide concepts and project updates for MIM & Planning Boards.
- Implement sensory testing and enable Market Research to be carried out across their ranges.
- Monitor customer complaints to drive quality and continuous product improvement.
- Be alert to the emergence of new ingredients or technologies and their possible applications in terms of NPD
Responsibilities:
- Drive NPD, exploring key food and ingredient trends, new technology and processes to brainstorm products which are innovative and ahead of our competitors.
- Take concept briefs and develop recipes which fulfil project objectives.
- Apply personal experience and/or observations to suggest new concepts.
- Develop exciting and innovative products using novel and functional ingredients.
- Engage new and current suppliers to develop new ingredients fit for purpose.
- Develop concepts, present to Marketing teams and use feedback to create a robust product that can be signed off ready to commence industrialisation.
- Draft recipes, specifications, 0821's, PQE standards, colour standards, documenting clearly all stages of development as per NPD process. Complete documentation to a standard (meeting legal requirements and company polices) and format that can be adopted by the site Technical team.
- Communicate NPD activities clearly to factory teams engaging them and gaining their support and co-operation on NPD projects, holding regular site project meetings with appropriate teams.
- Co-ordinate factory trials, issue trial reports, liaise with Technical and factory personnel to generate data for process documentation.
- Report all NPD, CBR, and process projects relating to the category on a monthly basis.
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N/A |
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Site Engineering Manager |
| Salary/rate |
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£50000 - £52000/annum bonuses and benefits |
| Location |
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Leicestershire |
| Job Number |
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128203501 |
| Posted |
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03/02/2012 (08:58) |
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Exsurgo |
| Description
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Are you a Project Engineering specialist with FMCG industry experience; managed capital budgets of up to £10m in value and have an inherent drive to achieve results? Then our Global client is looking to engage with you.
The function of this role will be to manage teams and resources. To develop, evaluate, design, procure, install and commission plant and equipment to meet the objectives of capital engineering projects. Also to identify and enable site strategy through capital projects creation.
Responsibilities:
- Project management for capital projects with a 'right first time' approach to ensure delivery to agreed costs, time scales, quality, safety and performance.
- Ensures that all projects are compatible with the site strategy
- Formulation of the initial cost estimates of a project with the Segment Engineers
- Contribution to the project development and submission document for approval.
- Produce all relevant information to enable the Segment and Site Management team to make the appropriate investment decisions.
- Ensures that all project planning incorporates associate input.
- Ensures that associates on site are aware and engaged in all project activity.
- Ensures that the best technology and design is used in all projects
- Stakeholder management to ensure SMT and business sign on to project scope and deliverables.
- Management of risk within project on short, medium and long-term basis.
- Champion of a key area of the Project Engineering department's development strategy.
- Awareness and proactive implementation of relevant legislation.
- Co-ordination of critical inputs to project engineering activity, this will include but is not limited to: Quality and Food Safety, Health and Safety, Environment, technical buying, R&D, Manufacturing and reliability.
- Technical guidance for project team and champion of enduring engineering policies and practices.
- Short, medium and long term resource planning for project activities.
- Responsible for driving own professional development
- Manages capital budgets of up to £10m for provision or retrial of process plant, buildings and services.
- Evaluates the local implications of segment developed scenarios
- Input to and evaluation of site discussions on asset strategy.
- Works on up to 2/3 major projects at various stages of development
- Will have line manager responsibilities for Project Engineer team
Competencies:
- Drive for results
- Decision Quality
- Managing Vision and Purpose
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Building Effective Teams
- Directing Others
- Managing and Measuring Work
- Negotiation
- Planning
- Problem Solving
- Functional and Technical Skill
- Process Management
- Priority Setting
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Customer Collaboration Demand Planner |
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£29000 - £34000/annum car and package |
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West London, London |
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128203486 |
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02/02/2012 (17:35) |
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**Please note this role is split between 3 days a week in Central London and 2 days a week in Slough**
An opportunity has arisen with a global, blue-chip, instantly recognisable FMCG business.
We are looking for a highly commercial Supply or Demand Planning professional, with experience in FMCG, Food or Retail, to join our client as the link between Supply Chain and the retailer.
We are looking for;
Educated to degree level or equivalent qualifications
Experience in FMCG or Retail Demand or Supply Planning
Ideally you will have collaboration experience, with either customers or suppliers
Highly commercial, strong analytical skills, and an excellent communicator to all levels
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Site Engineering Manager |
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£6000 - £52000/annum bonuses and benefits |
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Leicestershire |
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128203475 |
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02/02/2012 (17:03) |
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Are you a Project Engineering specialist with FMCG industry experience; managed capital budgets of up to £10m in value and have an inherent drive to achieve results? Then our Global client is looking to engage with you.
The function of this role will be to manage teams and resources. To develop, evaluate, design, procure, install and commission plant and equipment to meet the objectives of capital engineering projects. Also to identify and enable site strategy through capital projects creation.
Responsibilities:
- Project management for capital projects with a 'right first time' approach to ensure delivery to agreed costs, time scales, quality, safety and performance.
- Ensures that all projects are compatible with the site strategy
- Formulation of the initial cost estimates of a project with the Segment Engineers
- Contribution to the project development and submission document for approval.
- Produce all relevant information to enable the Segment and Site Management team to make the appropriate investment decisions.
- Ensures that all project planning incorporates associate input.
- Ensures that associates on site are aware and engaged in all project activity.
- Ensures that the best technology and design is used in all projects
- Stakeholder management to ensure SMT and business sign on to project scope and deliverables.
- Management of risk within project on short, medium and long-term basis.
- Champion of a key area of the Project Engineering department's development strategy.
- Awareness and proactive implementation of relevant legislation.
- Co-ordination of critical inputs to project engineering activity, this will include but is not limited to: Quality and Food Safety, Health and Safety, Environment, technical buying, R&D, Manufacturing and reliability.
- Technical guidance for project team and champion of enduring engineering policies and practices.
- Short, medium and long term resource planning for project activities.
- Responsible for driving own professional development
- Manages capital budgets of up to £10m for provision or retrial of process plant, buildings and services.
- Evaluates the local implications of segment developed scenarios
- Input to and evaluation of site discussions on asset strategy.
- Works on up to 2/3 major projects at various stages of development
- Will have line manager responsibilities for Project Engineer team
Competencies:
- Drive for results
- Decision Quality
- Managing Vision and Purpose
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Building Effective Teams
- Directing Others
- Managing and Measuring Work
- Negotiation
- Planning
- Problem Solving
- Functional and Technical Skill
- Process Management
- Priority Setting
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Capital Buying Manager |
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£45000 - £50000/annum healthcare, pension, bonus, life ass |
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Leicestershire |
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128203457 |
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02/02/2012 (16:05) |
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A global FMCG company based in Leicestershire are currently recruiting for a Capital Buying Manager to join their rapidly evolving indirect procurement team with a European wide remit.
To be considered for this excellent opportunity you must be an excellent negotiator with proven relationship building skills and happy working in a factory manufacturing based environment, and ideally have FMCG industry experience.
Key Duties include:
*To optimise Capital investments in terms of costs, quality, risk and availability, as well as act as lead buyer for specific technologies across Europe.
*Responsibility for spend in the region of $30m annually.
*Approx. 200 suppliers and 30 internal clients (including senior business managers).
*Purchase equipment and related services (e.g.: spare parts; maintenance; training; fittings; systems), securing price, capacity & service levels in line with commitments to the business.
*Recommend and implement supply base strategy, assessing and developing suppliers in order to meet business needs and opportunities.
*Ensure effective risk management of the supply base, through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs.
*Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including Plant Directors, Chief Engineers and their teams
*Provide market and financial insights and inputs to the internal sourcing planning process.
*Recommend and implement best practice for areas of responsibility.
*Participate in external forums and associations.
*Technology lead buyer, supporting the Capital Medium Term Action Plan implementation.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
*Experience in buying and excellent business process understanding
*A genuine interest in technical purchasing
*Professional and customer service oriented approach.
*Sound judgement and critical thinking.
*Strong interpersonal skills (able to deal with associates at all levels).
*A desire to produce quality results through high attention to detail.
*Knowledge of systems e.g. SAP, would be an advantage.
We look forward to your application.
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Purchasing Manager (Food) |
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£35000 - £40000/annum Bonus + Benefits |
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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear |
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128203265 |
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31/01/2012 (17:02) |
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A very prominent High-Street Food Retailer is looking for a Purchasing Manager (Food) to come and join their team. It is a very exciting for anyone joining the company as they look to expand further into the Retail Market.
Job Purpose:
As Purchasing Manager (Food) your role will be to build better and more sustainable relationships with suppliers. To constantly review the suppliers and produce a cost conscious approach to this area.
Key Responsibilities:
-Identify opportunities to source new suppliers providing higher quality products at better value.
-Work closely with other departments in the business to ensure that all areas of the supply chain meet business needs.
-Develop a food purchasing strategy including policies and procedures.
-Review all product lines.
-Provide detailed analysis on food volumes and spend by month.
-Manage contracts, negotiate terms and ensure suppliers meet contractual obligations and provide reports when applicable.
-Review areas with a view to streamline and reduce routes to market.
-Provide support for the operators where applicable.
-Maintain food databases including cost price and trend analysis.
The candidate needs to have worked as a Buyer in an FMCG environment and be educated to a degree level. Furthermore, the candidate needs to have strong knowledge of the UK Food Market and have strong negotiation, communication (verbal/written), organisation and planning skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their career at one of the UK's fastest growing and most successful companies.
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Ecommerce Manager |
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£60000 - £70000/annum |
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City of London, London |
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103124714 |
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31/01/2012 (10:47) |
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A UK based successful high street fashion brand are seeking an experienced Ecommerce Manager with broad experience covering website development and launching new platforms in central London.
Duties will include:
*Ongoing project work to develop the website and finalise the introduction of our new platform.
*Day to day management of all content changes across the platform(s)
*Business owner of platform(s) with responsibility for change management and site performance
*Managing the overall process for phase launches & campaign launches
*Managing supplier relationships and outsourcing
*Driving the direction of website quality and standards across all Direct channels e.g. Website & Mobile
*Management and delivery of release schedule and critical path for website, mobile site changes etc.
*Marketing communications across the whole digital portfolio and managing and supporting the Web Team onsite
The ideal candidate will be experienced in an ecommerce environment with man management experience and be able to influence key stakeholders. You will also have experience in managing the P & L and ecommerce budget ideally from a retail or FMCG background.
Expertise in web operations performance for transactional websites and analyzing/reporting information (google analytics). Proven project management skills and experience of Demandware platform would be beneficial.
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