K.A.G. Recruitment Consultancy Ltd

K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering exclusively with a leading UK retailer in their search to find a Buying Manager - Fresh to join their Commercial team based in Bradford. Role: Buying Manager - Fresh Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working - minimum 3 days office based) Purpose of the Role As the Buying Manager - Fresh, you will be responsible for developing and delivering category plans across a high-spend Fresh Food category, ensuring the delivery of commercially competitive ranges that drive sales, profit and customer satisfaction. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will lead category strategy development, negotiate supplier agreements and utilise customer and market insight to deliver compelling propositions that support business growth and profitability. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver category plans for a complex Fresh Food category, driving sales, profitability and margin performance Negotiate with suppliers, build strong partnerships and implement robust supplier plans Use customer insight, market trends and competitor analysis to develop effective category strategies Work cross-functionally to deliver compelling customer propositions focused on quality, value and innovation Drive continuous improvement in category performance and customer experience Promote a high-performance culture, supporting the development and growth of colleagues Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and supplier standards About You You will be an experienced Buying Manager or Senior Buyer with a proven track record in Fresh Food categories and delivering commercial growth within a fast-paced retail environment. You will demonstrate: Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and supplier management skills Experience developing and implementing successful category strategies Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A customer-focused approach with a passion for delivering exceptional product ranges Experience operating within complex, competitive markets The ability to influence, collaborate and drive results across multiple business functions High levels of drive, energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buying professional to join a highly successful organisation and play a key role in shaping the future of a major Fresh Food category.

K.A.G. Recruitment is delighted to be partnering exclusively with our client a leading family business who are looking to recruit a Transport Planner to join their existing team based in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company renowned for its exceptional service and strong presence within the Haulage industry. Job Title: Transport Planner Location : Birmingham Salary : £33k to £38k- DOE Job Type: Permanent Hours : 40 hours per week OTE Typical shift patterns: 10am to 6pm The Role: We are seeking a confident, driven Transport Planner to support our client as their business continues to thrive through a period of growth and further investment. Key Responsibilitiesof the Transport Planner will include: Day-to-day route planning and scheduling Balance service level, commercial cost and legal compliance to create viable routes across a fleet of vehicles. Work with the transport and warehouse functions to achieve efficiency Ensuring vehicle utilisation is efficient to maximise cost-effectiveness Maintaining compliance with Vehicle and Tachograph legislation Schedule vehicle maintenance work and rectify any vehicle defects Work with the wider business functions to achieve efficiency. You will have previous Transport Planning experience and exposure to working in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Knowledge of working with Transport Management Systems and Driver time regulations is essential. A strong communicator with the ability to build professional relationships and good geographical knowledge of the UK road Network. Why Join? This role offers the opportunity to be part of a company that values innovation, dedication, and professional development. As a Transport Planner, you will play a crucial role in the company's ongoing success and have the chance to grow within a dynamic and supportive team. Apply Now: If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding role in the Logistics sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your Logistics career!

K.A.G. Recruitment are delighted to be supporting our client a well-established and reputable Design and Manufacturing company with their continued growth and team development to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to undertake project design from customer specification to completion at their site based in Wolverhampton. Job Title : Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Wolverhampton Salary: £45,000 Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + BH, sick pay, wellbeing support and cycle to work scheme Hours of Work: - Monday - Thursday - 8am to 4pm/Fri 8am to 1 pm Main Duties & Responsibilities Project assessment and review of customer requirements including technical support for sales. Project design to ensure customer requirements are converted into effective design solutions. Creation of bill of materials Supporting procurement activities with technical input. Supporting manufacturing activities throughout the build and completion process. Provide input to and contribute to standard product design improvements. Knowledge & Experience This role is ideally suited to an organised, proactive, and self-motivated individual with a systematic approach to design and documentation. You will ideally be educated to HNC level within a Mechanical related discipline and have a broad Design and Draughting experience including 2D and 3D CAD (SOLIDWORKS). Experience within Agricultural, Mining equipment, commercial vehicles, and waste handling machinery would be highly advantageous. You will be comfortable with using a full range of PC office software applications and have the ability to work to tight project deadlines.

K.A.G. Recruitment are partnering exclusively with our client a leader in the UK manufacturing sector who is looking to recruit a Regional IT Manager to join their Southern Region. Role: Regional IT Manager Base Location: Langport (covering Langport, Yetminster, Guildford & Sturminster) Salary: Upto £55,000 DOE Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 The Opportunity Our client, a leader in the UK manufacturing sector, is seeking a Regional IT Manager to oversee IT operations across their southern sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT professional to step into a key leadership role, driving technological excellence and ensuring smooth IT services across multiple factory and office environments. Responsibilities : Oversee IT services across Langport, Yetminster, Guildford, and Sturminster, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Support bespoke factory applications, ensuring accurate product traceability and labelling. Manage and develop IT colleagues across the region, providing leadership and guidance. Drive IT security initiatives, including backups, antivirus, system patching, and disaster recovery planning. Align local IT operations with wider group IT strategy, collaborating with Site General Managers and the Digital Workplace Team. Ensure all IT challenges are logged, tracked, and resolved effectively. About You We're looking for someone who: Has proven experience in IT management, IT support, and project delivery-ideally across multi-site operations. Possesses strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies and structured IT service management (ITIL preferred). Brings a proactive, problem-solving approach, with the ability to adapt to change. Has experience leading and developing small IT teams. Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to travel across sites. Experience within the food manufacturing industry is highly desired. What's on Offer Impact: A regional leadership role with real influence on business-critical IT services. Career Growth: Opportunities to shape IT strategy and develop within a large, expanding business. Collaboration: Join a supportive team environment where your work directly contributes to operational success. Apply today to take the next step in your IT career and help shape the future of our client's manufacturing sites.