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Job description: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Buyer & Procurement Project Manager to lead our clients procurement initiatives and supply chain operations. This role involves overseeing sourcing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely acquisition of materials necessary for production and business continuity. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in ERP systems (SAP), procurement strategies, and supply chain management to optimize costs, quality, and delivery performance across the organization. Responsibilities Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives, focusing on cost reduction and supplier performance improvement. Manage end-to-end procurement processes including purchasing, negotiations, contract management, and vendor selection. Utilize ERP systems such as SAP & other materials management tools to streamline procurement workflows. Oversee inventory management, inventory control, and logistics to ensure optimal stock levels and supply chain efficiency. Coordinate with production planning and merchandising teams to align procurement activities with manufacturing schedules and sales forecasts. Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and service levels while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain risks to proactively address potential disruptions. Implement best practices in procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management to enhance operational efficiency. Ensure compliance with company policies and contractual obligations while managing procurement documentation and contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects related to e-commerce logistics, inventory control systems, and supply chain optimization initiatives. Manage 1 other memember of staff Skills Proven experience with ERP systems such as SAP or similar Strong knowledge of materials management, MRP (Material Requirements Planning), inventory management, and logistics. Expertise in procurement processes including purchasing, sourcing, negotiation, contracts management, and supply chain management. CAPEX management Excellent negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable terms with suppliers. Ability to analyze market data for pricing strategies and production planning insights. Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously. Effective communication skills for stakeholder engagement across departments. Knowledge of merchandising principles related to supply chain flow is a plus. This role offers an opportunity for a dedicated professional to influence procurement strategies that drive operational excellence across the organization while working in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement. Hours Monday to Friday, some flexibility on 1 day per seek home working, early finish Friday. Salary 45-55,000 per annum plus benefits which include 10% pension contribution 10 x salary life insurance Up to 33 days holiday Subsidised Canteen Staff Shop Health Care plus other benefits including 1 day per week home working and early finish Friday. If you are an experienced, energetic buyer with procurement experience, ideally within FMCG, phama or Health & Hygiene sector we urge you to apply! Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Implementation Consultant (ERP, Distribution, Warehousing, Finance, Acumatica) - Full-training into Acumatica ERP! An Implementation Consultant (ERP, Distribution, Warehousing, Finance, Acumatica) is required by a UK-based ERP consultancy that is winning new business and investing heavily in people. This is a superb opportunity to cross-train into Acumatica ERP and work on cutting-edge distribution and warehousing implementations. Proven background implementing ERP solutions in Distribution, Warehousing, or Wholesale Solid understanding of finance/accounting modules in ERP systems Experience with products such as Business Central, MS Dynamics NAV, SAP Business One, Opera, Sage 200, Intact IQ, Blueyonder, OGL, Kerridge, Sage X3 or Sage 200 or emax or odoo or Enapps or GreenTree or focalpoint or efacs or orderwise or Exchequer or FinancialsLive. Confident delivering end-user and train-the-trainer sessions Able to manage projects solo and work within a team for larger deployments This is a home-based role with just 1 day every 2 weeks required in the Midlands office. You'll get full cross-training into Acumatica ERP, a modern cloud-first platform with great functionality across multiple industries. There's a solid career path here, excellent project management support, and the opportunity to build a niche skillset in a high-demand ERP system. You'll be implementing Acumatica ERP solutions across a wide range of industries, working either independently or as part of a team depending on project size. You'll focus on requirements, workshops, gap analysis, config, integration, training and Go Live Strong project managers will assist with client liaison and scheduling so you can focus on delivery. Role Benefits: Up to 50,000 salary + car allowance + bonus Health and pension after 6 months Full training in Acumatica ERP Work from home with client site visits and minimal office time and Diverse industry exposure: distribution, manufacturing, retail, logistics