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Out client is a profitable and successful young business, growing both organically and via acquisition, operating in a stable niche market. The Head of Buying is a new role which will take responsibility for the strategic Procurement of raw materials (protein) for the UK operation. Key responsibilities: Lead the strategic sourcing of raw materials, including proteins (meats) for production, meeting quality, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability standards Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance Efficient cost optimisation whilst retaining quality standards and availability Optimisation of inventory levels to reduce waste and enhance profitability Up to date analysis of market trends for raw materials, monitoring price fluctuations, supply chain risks, and opportunities for innovation Align Procurement practices with sustainability and compliance goals and ESG objectives. Skills and Experience: This role requires proven experience in buying or procurement, within the food or pet food industry, specifically with protein (meat) category experience Strong understanding of supply chain management, logistics and sustainability Excellent negotiation skills Well-developed relationship building and supplier management Data-driven decision maker Strategic mindset Motivated, self-starter with the ability to operate in a growing business in a stand alone role Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.
Your Company: The team at NET Recruit are partnering with a highly successful manufacturing business to support their search for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their team in the Farnborough area. Presenting years of success and growth already behind them, this business, that is constantly seeking new ways to access further markets and keep their offerings up to date, modern and competitive, is developing many of its core functions in order to support their sustained growth. As such, this is a great time to join this business and reap the rewards of their success. Sitting comfortably within the Accounts Payable and wider Finance teams, the position holder will be providing hands on support to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and handling a high volume of invoice processing every day in order to ensure that business needs are met. This will be a stimulating role, with excellent opportunities on offer and ideal for a confident, 'go-getter' who is not afraid to get stuck and proactive within a bustling office environment. Your Roles and Responsibilities: Checking and entering the purchase invoices onto the company system, in time for the month end close with the expectation of up to 70 invoices per day to be checked Addressing and resolving all invoice queries, ensuring the invoice query file is kept updated Escalating incorrect purchase invoices as needed, ensuring the process for resolution is managed well Confirming otherwise unconfirmed advice notes associated with invoicing in order to maximise the invoice value Communicating with company suppliers on a regular basis to ensure business needs are met Placing orders for stock and also projects, as outlined in the scope and ensuring that these stay within the authorised limits Producing and updating receipts for purchasing Checking off supplier statements in preparation the audit process, making sure everything needed is filed and maintained Providing ad-hoc admin and office support including answering incoming calls What you will need to Apply: The ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience within an Accounts Payable role and function and should understand the purchase invoicing process. Applicants should ideally have a good understanding and previous practical experience using Sage as an accounting software package. Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills are paramount to success in this role, as well as exquisite communication abilities. Advanced level Excel skills and knowledge is also needed to access this position. What you will get in Return: For the successful candidate, a starting salary up to £28,000 could be available, and will accompany a peripheral package that will include a strong allocation for both holiday and pension, as well as additional monetary benefits and rewards. Whilst this is an office based role, the team is welcoming and the office environment is practical and conducive to excellent development and work output, making it a great environment to settle into and build a strong career, surrounded by advanced professionals who can support and impart their knowledge onwards. There will be ample opportunity for progression within the role and access to high quality training materials in order to keep skills and knowledge up to date. If this excellent opportunity interests you, then please don't hesitate to apply today!