Peterson

Senior Buyer A key member of the team, responsible for overseeing all procurement activities in line with client requirements and contractual obligations, while ensuring adherence to approved budgets and margin targets. The role demands a proactive, hands-on approach, working closely with both clients and vendors, with particular focus on managing critical suppliers in accordance with company quality standards and procedures. Success in this position requires strong teamwork, leadership, and mentoring abilities. A solid background in procurement is essential, with expertise in MRO sourcing and the ability to negotiate bespoke, one-off purchases that deliver maximum value for all stakeholders. Roles & responsibilities: Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for any disputes and ensuring queries are resolved promptly and effectively. Monitor client spend, produce detailed reports, and highlight areas for improvement. Identify and introduce cost-saving initiatives wherever possible. Manage client margins with the objective of transitioning clients to cost-efficient models. Oversee client contract management to ensure compliance and alignment with agreed terms. Apply strong analytical skills to review client spend, analyse month-end results, identify trends, and provide actionable feedback. Prepare and deliver reports on sales data, marketing activity, and other performance metrics to senior management and key stakeholders. Produce and share weekly expediting reports with clients. Process customer enquiries, ensuring all issues or requests are resolved efficiently and effectively. Attend client meetings, delivering presentations such as Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs). Support tender pricing activities as required. Supervise, guide, and mentor junior buyers within the team. Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best procurement packages in terms of quality, cost, delivery, and service for non-stock materials. Demonstrate strong sourcing and technical expertise, including the ability to identify product manufacturers, source directly, or recommend suitable alternatives. Place purchase orders with suppliers in line with customer requirements. Ensure timely achievement of material deliveries and processing deadlines. Guarantee compliance with quality assurance standards, including the provision of data sheets and test certificates with relevant goods. Ensure adherence to both company and client quality management systems. Maintain accurate component data, standard costs, and lead times within the Sage system. Ensure all procurement activities and processes are fully compliant and auditable. Adhere to all regulations and procedures regarding the transportation of dangerous goods. Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing the pressures of demanding targets and tight deadlines. Handle incoming telephone calls and provide professional responses. Assist with other duties in the sales office as required. Requirements Business Degree/CIPS qualified 5 years experience in a similar role Ability to work within a busy environment, meeting demanding targets and working to tight deadlines Strong analytical skills Strong sourcing and negotiating skills Experience leading and mentoring teams Competent with Microsoft Office Packages, including Power Bi Experience within the maintenance, repair and operating supplies (MRO). Our Company From our roots in agricultural inspections, Peterson and Control Union have been operating for nearly 100 years in the field of logistics, quality, certifications and risk management. Our in-depth knowledge and experience covers all aspects of the supply chain in many industries including agriculture, energy, forestry, sustainability and textiles. 80:20 Procurement Ltd, a Peterson company, can supply the complete range of low value consumables and one off supplies. By using unique commercial models and e-commerce to improve the ordering process, we can effectively use our skills to manage the Tail of the Supply Chain . How to Apply Please click at Apply for this job to upload your resume. For further information please contact:

The Power Platform Developer utilises their passion for application development, analytics and data visualisation to drive Power Platform initiatives for Core29 clients. The position will work with both IT and development professionals as well as key stakeholders across Core29 clients to understand the business needs, ensuring applications are functional, intuitive and appropriately designed, and data is understandable, accessible and accurate through interactive reporting solutions to drive informed decision making. The role of Power Platform Developer within Core29 must ensure high quality documented output, a business focussed delivery, and strict time management. Typically, Core29 will scope requirements, meet key players, identify functional and data gaps, and make recommendations where improved application processes and reporting can lead to improved productivity, data driven decisions and improved business insights. We ensure the client has ownership of the tools once implemented and we always remain independent and transparent throughout delivery. The Power Platform developer will: Gather business requirements through engagement with clients Design and develop applications for business users through Power Platform Design appropriate back-end data structures, and intuitive front-end interfaces Design and build Power Pages solutions. Build and modify dimensional data models for analytics Build and modify ETL process to incorporate data from multiple sources Visualise data for business customers through reporting Apply best practises and optimal methods to ensure performance and efficiency in solutions. Engage with users to demonstrate value and encourage usage of solutions; to be an advocate of Power Platform Administer Workspaces, Environments, SharePoint sites and related components Demonstrate and communicate an understanding of licensing models Ensure solutions are built with precision, attention to detail, and appropriate validation. Create technical and maintenance documentation Communicate across all levels of a business and with third parties. Competencies: Proficiency with Power Platform, including PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI and Power Pages. Understanding of relevant programming, markup and query languages to support development, including DAX, M, HTML, SQL, JavaScript Experience with data visualisation, ETL processes, and data modelling for reporting. Understanding of data platforms and design, including Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL Be detail oriented and technically minded Excellent communication skills with the ability to express complex concepts in a straight-forward manner Able to function both as part of a team or as an individual, depending on the project Core29 are leaders in business transformation using innovative technology. From process analysis and strategy to planning, design and implementation, we drive efficiency and improvement and reduce risk, and help established and emerging businesses achieve their goals. The Core29 BI Team develop reporting solutions to cultivate a data oriented culture within an organisation, and empower business decision-making at all levels based on quantifiable facts.

We currently have vacancy for a Base Operative to support operations at our Heysham facility. Duties will include but not limited to loading and discharging trailers and containers, lifting operations, checking materials and maintaining yard and warehouse cleanliness. Applicants will have experience of operating a forklift up to 12 tonne and working in a similar role. An OPITO approved Banksman/Slinger certificate is also highly desirable. The successful candidate will have a focus on delivering good customer service as well as a commitment to health and safety. Communication skills are also important in this safety critical role. SAP and stock checking experience is desirable but not essential The successful candidate will also be required to support the duty call out rota (1 week out of 3). Peterson offers a comprehensive range of safe, reliable and value added logistics solutions to the energy industry globally from strategic locations. Peterson works closely with customers, supported by a suite of industry leading digital applications, to identify and create opportunities to work together by sharing resources and securing operational efficiencies resulting in significant cost savings. Established in 1920, the organisation has expanded internationally with facilities at a number of prominent ports. The company is part of a wider group operating in over 70 countries with 4,000 people globally.