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Supply Chain Coordinator - £20k - £25k Part time hours, 3 days a week. Pension contribution 25 holidays bank holidays Manchester Staff is currently looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator for a growing client based in Preston, Manchester. The successful Supply Chain Coordinator will join a flourishing company within the ceramics industry. Job Role: The successful candidate will have experience within a logistics or supply role. Using your communication and negotiation skills you will manage orders & suppliers. Your role will be based in the office. Their team is made up of experienced individuals who can offer training and development support. The company has a great working culture where employees are valued and recognised for their achievements. Skills/Experience Required: Essential Excellent communication skills. Computer literate with the ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Sage Accounting. - Management experience. Desirable Able to produce reports & meet deadlines. Management experience. Negotiation skills. Please send your CV for immediate consideration either by clicking apply now or sending directly. This is an immediate requirement with interviews taking place over the next week. About Manchester Staff:Manchester Staff operates as an employment agency and employment business. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any age for this role. By applying for this role you accept our Terms and Privacy Policy which can both be found on our website. We take the security of personal data very seriously and by applying for this role you consent that we may hold your personal data on our database (CRM) for the purpose of finding jobs that could match your skill set. If we become aware of any other opportunities that could be of interest to you, we may let you know by either phone, email or SMS. About Manchester Staff: Manchester Staff are part of the UK Staffing Group and a specialist recruitment business focused on delivering highly experienced and reputable permanent staff to local businesses. We can offer: - Free support and advice to help you with your job search. - Full interview support including a pre-interview call with a specialist consultant and coaching on interview tips and techniques. - After placement support
Buyer / Senior Buyer (3-6 Month Contract) - Immediate Start Available Are you an experienced Buyer / Senior Buyer ready to step into a position where your contributions matter from day 1? My client is an established industrial manufacturing business with innovation and customer focus at the heart of everything they do. Independently owned and with operations in over 40 countries across Europe, Asia, America and Russia they are driven by quality, efficiency, reliability and stability. Our client is looking to engage a pro-active Buyer / Senior Buyer for a 3-6 month period. Reporting to the Head of Procurement you will be experienced in driving price and cost reduction, whilst maintaining strong supplier relationships. Buyer - Main Responsibilities: Raise and amend purchase orders via SAP as required by MRP. Initiate savings initiatives and work towards set annual targets. Champion process improvements to enhance efficiency. Negotiate prices. Handle formal tender preparation via RFQ and NPD processes. Maintain material pricing on SAP. Compile monthly Vendor Rating reports. Monitor OTIF expectations of the supply base. Liaise effectively with suppliers, addressing queries and concerns promptly. Provide detailed and timely responses to customer concerns. Communicate effectively across all levels within the organisation. Buyer - Skills & Experience Assertive and confident with exceptional communication skills, especially over the telephone. Strong background in negotiation and proven cost savings. Organisational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work on own initiative. Working towards or possessing the CIPS Post Graduate Diploma (Desirable) Buying experience within an industrial manufacturing business (Highly Desirable). Excellent IT skills.