Harvey Beric Associates

A leading manufacturing business based in Swadlincote is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded purchasing professional to play a key role in managing supplier relationships, driving cost-saving initiatives and ensuring the efficient supply of maintenance, repair and operational materials across the site. The Role You will be responsible for sourcing and procuring MRO goods and services, negotiating with suppliers, managing contracts and supporting continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing costs and improving supplier performance. Key Responsibilities Manage purchasing activities for MRO products and services. Negotiate pricing, contracts and supplier agreements. Drive cost reduction and value improvement initiatives. Monitor supplier performance and develop strategic supplier relationships. Support operational teams to ensure material availability and service levels. Manage RFQs, supplier selection and procurement projects. Track and report on purchasing KPIs. About You Previous purchasing experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Experience sourcing MRO, indirect materials, consumables, services or CAPEX-related purchases. Commercially aware with strong analytical skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office. What's on Offer Opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business. Varied and autonomous procurement role. Collaborative team environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. Genuine opportunities for career development. If you're an experienced Buyer looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. However, if you do not hear back from us within 48hrs, kindly assume you have been unsuccessful. (agy)

We are seeking an organised and customer-focused Service Desk Controller to join our clients' growing Service & Operations team. Acting as the central point of contact between customers, engineers, workshop staff, and management, you will coordinate service activities, schedule engineers, manage customer communications, and ensure the smooth delivery of maintenance and repair services. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and schedule service requests, maintenance visits, and breakdown call-outs. Dispatch engineers efficiently and monitor workloads to meet service targets. Provide customers with service updates and resolve queries professionally. Create and manage service jobs, ensuring accurate records and documentation. Liaise with engineering, workshop, and parts teams to support operational efficiency. Assist in achieving key performance targets relating to response times, utilisation, and customer satisfaction. What We're Looking For: Previous experience in a service desk, scheduling, or coordination role. Strong organisational, communication, and customer service skills. Experience within engineering, automotive, construction, or similar technical environments. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and service management systems. Knowledge of SAP and basic engineering terminology is advantageous. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Training and career development opportunities. Supportive and dynamic working environment. Pension scheme and holiday entitlement. If you're a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. However, if you do not hear back from us within 48hrs, then kindly assume that you have been unsuccessful. (agy)