Purchasing Manager CO Manufacturing Wakefield Competitive Salary + Benefits Mon Fri, 40 hours a week Benefits : 25 days Holiday + Bank Hols Health cash plan Pension Scheme Monthly Employee value awards up to £75 Personal development programmes through courses and training Free parking About us: CO Manufacturing is the manufacturing hub of the £60 million turn over Conservatory Outlet Group, producing high-quality windows, doors, and conservatory roofs for a network of leading home improvement retailers, new build sites and trade businesses across the UK. Based in Wakefield, we combine advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship to deliver exceptional products that help homeowners transform their living spaces. Our success is built on teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to quality at every stage of the process from design and production through to delivery. We re proud to invest in our people, offering hands-on training, career development, and the opportunity to grow within a business that values hard work and new ideas. About the Role: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced buyer to develop and drive supplier performance, cost, and effective delivery through improving suppler relationships. You will work closely and manage the heads of different departments to ensure a well-stocked manufacturing operation across the manufacturing operation. Other responsibilities include: Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures, order accuracy, and supplier delivery schedules. Set up new suppliers and products, maintaining accurate product codes, costs, and descriptions. Check and confirm order prices, and investigate any discrepancies or delays in stock deliveries. Negotiate and support Senior Managers in securing the best prices for orders. Collaborate with suppliers, build strong relationships, and maintain accurate records in our in-house system. Train and support the team to improve skills and ensure department KPIs are met. Work closely with the Quality department to monitor and resolve service quality issues. What we are looking for: Proven experience as a Buyer/Purchasing Manager in the window manufacturing or similar industry. Experience line managing staff. Background in establishing a successful supplier base and ensuring a well-stocked manufacturing operation. Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with current suppliers and able to negotiate with these regarding prices. The ability to identify and implement new ways of working to alleviate duplication, streamline systems and processes and achieve cost efficiencies. Excellent financial and commercial acumen. Good understanding of Microsoft Office and purchasing/supply online software. How to apply: Ready to start your career with us? Apply with your CV Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Purchasing Manager CO Manufacturing Wakefield Competitive Salary + Benefits Mon Fri, 40 hours a week Benefits : 25 days Holiday + Bank Hols Health cash plan Pension Scheme Monthly Employee value awards up to £75 Personal development programmes through courses and training Free parking About us: CO Manufacturing is the manufacturing hub of the £60 million turn over Conservatory Outlet Group, producing high-quality windows, doors, and conservatory roofs for a network of leading home improvement retailers, new build sites and trade businesses across the UK. Based in Wakefield, we combine advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship to deliver exceptional products that help homeowners transform their living spaces. Our success is built on teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to quality at every stage of the process from design and production through to delivery. We re proud to invest in our people, offering hands-on training, career development, and the opportunity to grow within a business that values hard work and new ideas. About the Role: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced buyer to develop and drive supplier performance, cost, and effective delivery through improving suppler relationships. You will work closely and manage the heads of different departments to ensure a well-stocked manufacturing operation across the manufacturing operation. Other responsibilities include: Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures, order accuracy, and supplier delivery schedules. Set up new suppliers and products, maintaining accurate product codes, costs, and descriptions. Check and confirm order prices, and investigate any discrepancies or delays in stock deliveries. Negotiate and support Senior Managers in securing the best prices for orders. Collaborate with suppliers, build strong relationships, and maintain accurate records in our in-house system. Train and support the team to improve skills and ensure department KPIs are met. Work closely with the Quality department to monitor and resolve service quality issues. What we are looking for: Proven experience as a Buyer/Purchasing Manager in the window manufacturing or similar industry. Experience line managing staff. Background in establishing a successful supplier base and ensuring a well-stocked manufacturing operation. Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with current suppliers and able to negotiate with these regarding prices. The ability to identify and implement new ways of working to alleviate duplication, streamline systems and processes and achieve cost efficiencies. Excellent financial and commercial acumen. Good understanding of Microsoft Office and purchasing/supply online software. How to apply: Ready to start your career with us? Apply with your CV Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Are you an experienced corporate finance professional eager to lead high-value transactions? The Business The business is a dynamic UK-based corporate finance advisory firm focused on mid-market M&A deals across various sectors. They work closely with founders, shareholders, and investors to deliver buy-side and sell-side mandates, capital raises, and strategic transactions. With a streamlined, hands-on approach, the firm emphasises execution and results over bureaucracy. As it continues to grow, the firm seeks a Corporate Finance Director to take ownership of deal processes and help shape operational standards. Specialises in UK and European deals with transaction sizes typically between £10 million and £100 million Operates with a flat structure, promoting autonomy and pragmatic decision-making Offers opportunities for career development within a high-performance, execution-focused culture Focuses on complex, high-quality deals across diverse sectors Provides flexibility in working arrangements, including remote working within the UK The Role The Corporate Finance Director will oversee and execute the full lifecycle of mid-market M&A transactions. You will handle mandates from initial engagement through to completion, working directly with founders and senior stakeholders. Your role is hands-on, full-cycle, and independent, requiring strong commercial acumen and deal execution expertise. The position involves leading financial analysis, rigorous due diligence, negotiations, and structuring to ensure successful outcomes. Lead and manage buy-side and sell-side transactions, typically ranging from £10 million to £100 million Prepare detailed financial models, valuations, and transaction analyses Coordinate due diligence, legal, and commercial processes Negotiate terms and draft transaction documentation, including SPA and IMs Build and manage buyer/investor target lists, oversee sales processes Manage transaction timelines, ensuring momentum and adherence to milestones Communicate clearly with founders, management teams, and investors throughout deals The Ideal Candidate 10+ years' experience in corporate finance, M&A, or advisory, with a proven track record of leading transactions independently Background in Big 4, mid-tier, investment bank, or boutique advisory ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualified accountant Skilled in financial modelling, valuation analysis, and transaction structuring Experience managing due diligence, legal coordination, and funds flow mechanics Able to run transactions from start to finish without extensive oversight Commercially savvy with strong negotiation skills Calm under pressure, detail-oriented but decisive Comfortable working directly with founders and senior stakeholders Able to operate with minimal support structures Experience with UK and European deals within a range of sectors Exposure to high-value deals (£10-£100 million) Familiarity with ERP systems, Power BI, or similar tools Interest in contributing to process improvement and standards development Motivated by autonomy and meaningful responsibility, not rainmaking On Offer The firm provides a unique chance to participate directly in complex, high-quality transactions with meaningful impact. You will work on diverse deals, contribute to process enhancements, and develop within a growing advisory platform. The flexible working model supports remote work, with occasional travel for key meetings and milestones. £100,000 to £120,000 base salary plus bonus potential Autonomy to run deals independently Exposure to mid-market transactions across the UK and Europe Opportunities for career development as the firm expands Flexible working arrangements, predominantly remote with some travel Seize this opportunity to bring your deal execution skills to a high-impact role, shaping the success of a forward-thinking advisory firm. Apply now and take the next step in your corporate finance career. iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic'. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced corporate finance professional eager to lead high-value transactions? The Business The business is a dynamic UK-based corporate finance advisory firm focused on mid-market M&A deals across various sectors. They work closely with founders, shareholders, and investors to deliver buy-side and sell-side mandates, capital raises, and strategic transactions. With a streamlined, hands-on approach, the firm emphasises execution and results over bureaucracy. As it continues to grow, the firm seeks a Corporate Finance Director to take ownership of deal processes and help shape operational standards. Specialises in UK and European deals with transaction sizes typically between £10 million and £100 million Operates with a flat structure, promoting autonomy and pragmatic decision-making Offers opportunities for career development within a high-performance, execution-focused culture Focuses on complex, high-quality deals across diverse sectors Provides flexibility in working arrangements, including remote working within the UK The Role The Corporate Finance Director will oversee and execute the full lifecycle of mid-market M&A transactions. You will handle mandates from initial engagement through to completion, working directly with founders and senior stakeholders. Your role is hands-on, full-cycle, and independent, requiring strong commercial acumen and deal execution expertise. The position involves leading financial analysis, rigorous due diligence, negotiations, and structuring to ensure successful outcomes. Lead and manage buy-side and sell-side transactions, typically ranging from £10 million to £100 million Prepare detailed financial models, valuations, and transaction analyses Coordinate due diligence, legal, and commercial processes Negotiate terms and draft transaction documentation, including SPA and IMs Build and manage buyer/investor target lists, oversee sales processes Manage transaction timelines, ensuring momentum and adherence to milestones Communicate clearly with founders, management teams, and investors throughout deals The Ideal Candidate 10+ years' experience in corporate finance, M&A, or advisory, with a proven track record of leading transactions independently Background in Big 4, mid-tier, investment bank, or boutique advisory ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualified accountant Skilled in financial modelling, valuation analysis, and transaction structuring Experience managing due diligence, legal coordination, and funds flow mechanics Able to run transactions from start to finish without extensive oversight Commercially savvy with strong negotiation skills Calm under pressure, detail-oriented but decisive Comfortable working directly with founders and senior stakeholders Able to operate with minimal support structures Experience with UK and European deals within a range of sectors Exposure to high-value deals (£10-£100 million) Familiarity with ERP systems, Power BI, or similar tools Interest in contributing to process improvement and standards development Motivated by autonomy and meaningful responsibility, not rainmaking On Offer The firm provides a unique chance to participate directly in complex, high-quality transactions with meaningful impact. You will work on diverse deals, contribute to process enhancements, and develop within a growing advisory platform. The flexible working model supports remote work, with occasional travel for key meetings and milestones. £100,000 to £120,000 base salary plus bonus potential Autonomy to run deals independently Exposure to mid-market transactions across the UK and Europe Opportunities for career development as the firm expands Flexible working arrangements, predominantly remote with some travel Seize this opportunity to bring your deal execution skills to a high-impact role, shaping the success of a forward-thinking advisory firm. Apply now and take the next step in your corporate finance career. iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic'. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.
Head of Revenue Operations Full-time: Hybrid Manchester or London Up to £120,000 per annum D.O.E The Head of Revenue Operations will own the end-to-end revenue operating system at Lunio spanning strategy, systems, data, and operational execution. You will ensure that our go-to-market teams are aligned around a shared revenue framework, supported by scalable processes and best-in-class tooling. This role requires someone who can operate both strategically and tactically, defining the operating model while also ensuring it is implemented effectively in systems and workflows. You will also play a key role in driving operational accountability across the GTM organisation, ensuring that processes are followed, pipeline is managed effectively, and teams operate with discipline. The successful candidate will report to the CFO and partner closely with the CEO and GTM leadership as stakeholders to bring clarity, structure, and operational excellence across marketing, sales, and customer success. Key Responsibilities Revenue Strategy & Operating Model Design and implement the revenue operating model across marketing, sales, and customer success Align the organisation around shared definitions, funnel metrics, and lifecycle stages Partner with GTM leadership on pipeline generation, conversion optimisation, and revenue forecasting Translate business strategy into scalable operational frameworks Pipeline, Forecasting & Performance Own the company's revenue forecasting framework and reporting infrastructure Define and track core funnel and pipeline health metrics Identify revenue risks and opportunities through pipeline and performance analysis Support sales leadership in driving pipeline discipline and deal governance Help enforce operational standards that ensure reps maintain accurate pipelines and forecasting inputs Systems & Revenue Architecture Own the revenue tech stack and ensure it supports scalable growth Manage and evolve the core platform architecture including: Salesforce (CRM) HubSpot (Marketing Automation) Gong (Sales Intelligence and Forecasting) Redshift data warehouse Evaluate and implement additional platforms where needed, including customer success and revenue analytics tooling GTM Enablement Partner with sales leadership to design and implement scalable sales enablement frameworks that improve rep productivity and consistency Define and operationalise key sales processes including qualification frameworks, deal progression, and pipeline management standards Ensure sales teams are equipped with the tools, content, and data required to effectively engage prospects and progress opportunities Work closely with marketing and product teams to align messaging, sales collateral, and value propositions across the buyer journey Identify opportunities to improve sales performance through enablement programs, coaching insights, and data-driven feedback loops Leverage insights from sales intelligence platforms (such as Gong) to identify best practices, improve sales execution, and reinforce effective behaviours across the team AI & GTM Engineering Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation across the go-to-market engine Work with GTM teams to improve productivity and performance through: AI-driven insights Workflow automation Data enrichment Outreach optimisation Operational tooling Stay current with emerging technologies and apply them pragmatically to improve efficiency and decision-making Data, Insights & Decision Support Establish a single source of truth for revenue data Build dashboards and reporting frameworks for executives and GTM teams Enable data-driven decision making across the organisation Stakeholder Management Partner closely with senior stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product Provide strategic guidance while confidently challenging assumptions and driving alignment Act as a trusted advisor to GTM leadership and the executive team Team Leadership Build and scale the Revenue Operations function over time Define the structure, hiring plan, and operating cadence for the RevOps team What makes a great Head of RevOps at Lunio? Demonstrated experience in leading a team in Revenue Operations, Sales Operations, or GTM Operations Proven experience leading end-to-end RevOps in a B2B SaaS environment Experience partnering with executive leadership in scaling companies Previous experience building or leading RevOps teams Experience implementing and optimising modern GTM technology stacks
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Head of Revenue Operations Full-time: Hybrid Manchester or London Up to £120,000 per annum D.O.E The Head of Revenue Operations will own the end-to-end revenue operating system at Lunio spanning strategy, systems, data, and operational execution. You will ensure that our go-to-market teams are aligned around a shared revenue framework, supported by scalable processes and best-in-class tooling. This role requires someone who can operate both strategically and tactically, defining the operating model while also ensuring it is implemented effectively in systems and workflows. You will also play a key role in driving operational accountability across the GTM organisation, ensuring that processes are followed, pipeline is managed effectively, and teams operate with discipline. The successful candidate will report to the CFO and partner closely with the CEO and GTM leadership as stakeholders to bring clarity, structure, and operational excellence across marketing, sales, and customer success. Key Responsibilities Revenue Strategy & Operating Model Design and implement the revenue operating model across marketing, sales, and customer success Align the organisation around shared definitions, funnel metrics, and lifecycle stages Partner with GTM leadership on pipeline generation, conversion optimisation, and revenue forecasting Translate business strategy into scalable operational frameworks Pipeline, Forecasting & Performance Own the company's revenue forecasting framework and reporting infrastructure Define and track core funnel and pipeline health metrics Identify revenue risks and opportunities through pipeline and performance analysis Support sales leadership in driving pipeline discipline and deal governance Help enforce operational standards that ensure reps maintain accurate pipelines and forecasting inputs Systems & Revenue Architecture Own the revenue tech stack and ensure it supports scalable growth Manage and evolve the core platform architecture including: Salesforce (CRM) HubSpot (Marketing Automation) Gong (Sales Intelligence and Forecasting) Redshift data warehouse Evaluate and implement additional platforms where needed, including customer success and revenue analytics tooling GTM Enablement Partner with sales leadership to design and implement scalable sales enablement frameworks that improve rep productivity and consistency Define and operationalise key sales processes including qualification frameworks, deal progression, and pipeline management standards Ensure sales teams are equipped with the tools, content, and data required to effectively engage prospects and progress opportunities Work closely with marketing and product teams to align messaging, sales collateral, and value propositions across the buyer journey Identify opportunities to improve sales performance through enablement programs, coaching insights, and data-driven feedback loops Leverage insights from sales intelligence platforms (such as Gong) to identify best practices, improve sales execution, and reinforce effective behaviours across the team AI & GTM Engineering Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation across the go-to-market engine Work with GTM teams to improve productivity and performance through: AI-driven insights Workflow automation Data enrichment Outreach optimisation Operational tooling Stay current with emerging technologies and apply them pragmatically to improve efficiency and decision-making Data, Insights & Decision Support Establish a single source of truth for revenue data Build dashboards and reporting frameworks for executives and GTM teams Enable data-driven decision making across the organisation Stakeholder Management Partner closely with senior stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product Provide strategic guidance while confidently challenging assumptions and driving alignment Act as a trusted advisor to GTM leadership and the executive team Team Leadership Build and scale the Revenue Operations function over time Define the structure, hiring plan, and operating cadence for the RevOps team What makes a great Head of RevOps at Lunio? Demonstrated experience in leading a team in Revenue Operations, Sales Operations, or GTM Operations Proven experience leading end-to-end RevOps in a B2B SaaS environment Experience partnering with executive leadership in scaling companies Previous experience building or leading RevOps teams Experience implementing and optimising modern GTM technology stacks
Quest Search and Selection Ltd
Watford, Hertfordshire
Quest Search & Selection are currently Buyer supports category management team in delivering retail strategy for grocery, gifting & seasonal. In this role you will be involved in range planning, planograms, promotions, pricing and stock forecasting. In this role you will build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure stock availability, using data analysis to inform category decisions, tenders, and trading terms. Quest Search & Selection are proud to represent one of UK's leading seasonal retailers who have different sites across the UK. Key Responsibilities of this Buyer (Grocery, Gifting & Seasonal) role: Supports retail growth strategy, partnering with Finance teams to manage sales, margin, and KPI delivery. Analyses data and market trends to inform category direction, range selection, and stock forecasting. Maintains product data, costs files, and implements planograms across categories. Leads end-to-end development of bespoke products, ensuring quality, margin, and timely delivery. Develops and executes promotional and seasonal strategies, including POS and digital activity. Drives commercial performance through trading analysis, forecasting, and stock optimisation. Supports store layout, space planning, and effective communication of range and promotions. Manages supplier relationships, tenders, and day-to-day coordination on range, delivery, and merchandising. Gathers customer insights to inform category improvements. Key Requirements of Buyer (Grocery, Gifting & Seasonal) role: Be working a a Buyer, Senior Assistant or Junior level at a Buying. Category or NPD role. Ideally worked in different categories within non-food or grocery Experience in new product development, concept creation, and design. Skilled in range architecture, planogram development, and space planning/analysis would be ideal Proven supplier management and buying experience. Good commercial awareness, including understanding of P&L, sales, and margin drivers. Flexible to travel to different sites 1-2 times a month (car & driving license is highly desirable). Able to balance customer, operational, and commercial priorities when developing strategies Benefits of this Buyer (Grocery, Gifting & Seasonal) role: Life assurance. 20% friends and family discount. Hybrid (50% on av office based Free parking. Learning and development support. If this sounds like you and you are keen to apply for this Buyer (Grocery, Gifting & Seasonal) , please apply quoting reference no.JO- We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Quest Search & Selection are currently Buyer supports category management team in delivering retail strategy for grocery, gifting & seasonal. In this role you will be involved in range planning, planograms, promotions, pricing and stock forecasting. In this role you will build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure stock availability, using data analysis to inform category decisions, tenders, and trading terms. Quest Search & Selection are proud to represent one of UK's leading seasonal retailers who have different sites across the UK. Key Responsibilities of this Buyer (Grocery, Gifting & Seasonal) role: Supports retail growth strategy, partnering with Finance teams to manage sales, margin, and KPI delivery. Analyses data and market trends to inform category direction, range selection, and stock forecasting. Maintains product data, costs files, and implements planograms across categories. Leads end-to-end development of bespoke products, ensuring quality, margin, and timely delivery. Develops and executes promotional and seasonal strategies, including POS and digital activity. Drives commercial performance through trading analysis, forecasting, and stock optimisation. Supports store layout, space planning, and effective communication of range and promotions. Manages supplier relationships, tenders, and day-to-day coordination on range, delivery, and merchandising. Gathers customer insights to inform category improvements. Key Requirements of Buyer (Grocery, Gifting & Seasonal) role: Be working a a Buyer, Senior Assistant or Junior level at a Buying. Category or NPD role. Ideally worked in different categories within non-food or grocery Experience in new product development, concept creation, and design. Skilled in range architecture, planogram development, and space planning/analysis would be ideal Proven supplier management and buying experience. Good commercial awareness, including understanding of P&L, sales, and margin drivers. Flexible to travel to different sites 1-2 times a month (car & driving license is highly desirable). Able to balance customer, operational, and commercial priorities when developing strategies Benefits of this Buyer (Grocery, Gifting & Seasonal) role: Life assurance. 20% friends and family discount. Hybrid (50% on av office based Free parking. Learning and development support. If this sounds like you and you are keen to apply for this Buyer (Grocery, Gifting & Seasonal) , please apply quoting reference no.JO- We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Your new company We are working exclusively with our client for a Procurement Manager. They have recently gone through a £40m investment with lots of change management . The company offers a fun but professional environment with a big focus on sustainability and diversity in the workplace. Your new role The procurement manager will manage a team of 4, including a buyer, inventory controller and 2 people within stores. You will report to the Finance Director and you will lead the end-to-end procurement and inventory function. You will ensure that every product and service sourced reflects the quality, consistency and attention to detail expected of the business. You will oversee supplier partnerships across all key categories, balancing commercial rigour with an uncompromising commitment to quality. Working closely with department heads and Finance, you will act as a trusted business partner, supporting cost control, sustainability objectives and seamless operational delivery.At the heart of the role is people leadership. You will inspire and develop a high-performing purchasing and stores team, fostering a culture of collaboration, compliance and continuous improvement. What you'll need to succeed We are looking for candidates who are experienced in the service, retail or food manufacturing industry. You will require to have proven experience in a procurement or supply chain leadership role and demonstrated people management and leadership capability. Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a solid understanding of inventory management and stock control. A confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. What you'll get in return A salary of between £45 and £50k with the option to have accommodation in your first 3 months. Hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office after passing probation period. Increased holiday with length of service plus life assurance 2 x salary. Bupa health and detail plus free staff meals. Cycle2work scheme plus 24/7 wellbeing support. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Your new company We are working exclusively with our client for a Procurement Manager. They have recently gone through a £40m investment with lots of change management . The company offers a fun but professional environment with a big focus on sustainability and diversity in the workplace. Your new role The procurement manager will manage a team of 4, including a buyer, inventory controller and 2 people within stores. You will report to the Finance Director and you will lead the end-to-end procurement and inventory function. You will ensure that every product and service sourced reflects the quality, consistency and attention to detail expected of the business. You will oversee supplier partnerships across all key categories, balancing commercial rigour with an uncompromising commitment to quality. Working closely with department heads and Finance, you will act as a trusted business partner, supporting cost control, sustainability objectives and seamless operational delivery.At the heart of the role is people leadership. You will inspire and develop a high-performing purchasing and stores team, fostering a culture of collaboration, compliance and continuous improvement. What you'll need to succeed We are looking for candidates who are experienced in the service, retail or food manufacturing industry. You will require to have proven experience in a procurement or supply chain leadership role and demonstrated people management and leadership capability. Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a solid understanding of inventory management and stock control. A confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. What you'll get in return A salary of between £45 and £50k with the option to have accommodation in your first 3 months. Hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office after passing probation period. Increased holiday with length of service plus life assurance 2 x salary. Bupa health and detail plus free staff meals. Cycle2work scheme plus 24/7 wellbeing support. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Category Manager Clothing Large UK Retailer North West 34,000 - 38,000 + Benefits Hybrid Working We're working with a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business to appoint a commercially driven Category Manager. This is a high-impact, product-focused role where you will take full ownership of your categories,; shaping ranges, driving performance, and delivering commercially successful product strategies across multiple channels. This is an opportunity to step into a role with real influence, where your ability to plan, build, launch and trade ranges will directly impact business growth. Key Behaviours: Collaborative - builds strong, effective relationships across teams Commercially focused - understands how product decisions impact performance Analytical - uses data to inform and improve outcomes High standards - detail-driven with a focus on execution Proactive - takes ownership and drives results Entrepreneurial - thrives in a fast-moving, evolving environment This role requires someone who can demonstrate: How you plan and build ranges collaboratively How you launch product successfully and on time How you trade and react in-season to drive performance About You: Currently operating as a Junior Buyer, Category Manager or Account Manager within a retail or online environment Must have experience across clothing, footwear, or accessories Proven ability to plan, build, and trade ranges end-to-end Strong commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of pricing, margins, and range architecture Confident working cross-functionally to deliver ranges collaboratively Experience briefing product with a clear understanding of costings and target price points Strong analytical skills, comfortable using data to inform decisions Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Confident presenter, able to influence and engage stakeholders The Role: Sitting at the centre of the product function, you will be responsible for translating ideas into commercially viable, market-ready ranges. Design and Development will support product creation, but you will own how ranges are built, positioned, priced, and delivered. Your focus is to manage the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and supplier engagement through to launch and in-season trading, ensuring products land on time, meet margin targets, and resonate with the customer. Working cross-functionally with Design, Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, Marketing, Wholesale and Retail teams, you will ensure alignment across all stages of the product journey. Key Responsibilities: Own the end-to-end performance of your categories, from concept to in-season trade Build and deliver commercially focused ranges aligned to market trends, customer insight, and price architecture Define clear product briefs, including target price points, margins, and product positioning Collaborate closely with Design and Development to bring ranges to life Lead supplier engagement, including sourcing, negotiations, and cost management Develop strong relationships with UK, European, and Far East suppliers Analyse sales performance and take decisive action to optimise trading Plan and deliver seasonal range launches in line with the corporate calendar Present ranges confidently to internal stakeholders and at senior level Ensure all product data is accurately maintained within PLM systems Work across multiple channels and markets, with a focus on building a strong menswear active offer BH36077
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Category Manager Clothing Large UK Retailer North West 34,000 - 38,000 + Benefits Hybrid Working We're working with a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business to appoint a commercially driven Category Manager. This is a high-impact, product-focused role where you will take full ownership of your categories,; shaping ranges, driving performance, and delivering commercially successful product strategies across multiple channels. This is an opportunity to step into a role with real influence, where your ability to plan, build, launch and trade ranges will directly impact business growth. Key Behaviours: Collaborative - builds strong, effective relationships across teams Commercially focused - understands how product decisions impact performance Analytical - uses data to inform and improve outcomes High standards - detail-driven with a focus on execution Proactive - takes ownership and drives results Entrepreneurial - thrives in a fast-moving, evolving environment This role requires someone who can demonstrate: How you plan and build ranges collaboratively How you launch product successfully and on time How you trade and react in-season to drive performance About You: Currently operating as a Junior Buyer, Category Manager or Account Manager within a retail or online environment Must have experience across clothing, footwear, or accessories Proven ability to plan, build, and trade ranges end-to-end Strong commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of pricing, margins, and range architecture Confident working cross-functionally to deliver ranges collaboratively Experience briefing product with a clear understanding of costings and target price points Strong analytical skills, comfortable using data to inform decisions Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Confident presenter, able to influence and engage stakeholders The Role: Sitting at the centre of the product function, you will be responsible for translating ideas into commercially viable, market-ready ranges. Design and Development will support product creation, but you will own how ranges are built, positioned, priced, and delivered. Your focus is to manage the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and supplier engagement through to launch and in-season trading, ensuring products land on time, meet margin targets, and resonate with the customer. Working cross-functionally with Design, Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, Marketing, Wholesale and Retail teams, you will ensure alignment across all stages of the product journey. Key Responsibilities: Own the end-to-end performance of your categories, from concept to in-season trade Build and deliver commercially focused ranges aligned to market trends, customer insight, and price architecture Define clear product briefs, including target price points, margins, and product positioning Collaborate closely with Design and Development to bring ranges to life Lead supplier engagement, including sourcing, negotiations, and cost management Develop strong relationships with UK, European, and Far East suppliers Analyse sales performance and take decisive action to optimise trading Plan and deliver seasonal range launches in line with the corporate calendar Present ranges confidently to internal stakeholders and at senior level Ensure all product data is accurately maintained within PLM systems Work across multiple channels and markets, with a focus on building a strong menswear active offer BH36077
The CompanyAn exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Senior Buyers to join Northern Powergrid's Commercial team.The energy industry is advancing with investment in smart technology innovation and Northern Powergrid, as the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region's needs now and in the future.They are a diverse team, creating a smarter, more flexible electricity distribution network that will enable their region to decarbonise and meet the needs of their customers now and in the future.We are partnering exclusively with Northern Powergrid to appoint Senior Buyers. These roles come at a pivotal time for the business, driven by increased capital investment, long term network planning and major transformation activity. The OpportunityAs a Senior Buyer, you will lead strategic procurement activity for critical goods that underpin the electricity network, including electrical plant and equipment and components.This is a strategic procurement role, not transactional buying. You'll own complex sourcing activity end to end, working closely with engineering, policy and commercial stakeholders to deliver value, resilience and compliance across major contracts.Key responsibilities include: Leading full tendering cycles from strategy through to contract award Developing and delivering sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives Establishing blanket purchase agreements and managing supplier performance Evaluating bids, risks and commercial value across high value tenders Producing high quality commercial recommendation papers for senior leadership approval About YouYou'll bring: Strong experience in strategic procurement of goods or components, having worked ideally within manufacturing or engineering sectors Proven track record in managing high value categories Confidence in working cross functionally Excellent written communication skills, particularly in writing papers for senior stakeholders Strong attention to detail and comfort working within structured approval processes Experience in regulated environments is beneficial but not essential For further details, get in contact to find out more about joining Northern Powergrid's team at a pivotal moment in its future.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
The CompanyAn exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Senior Buyers to join Northern Powergrid's Commercial team.The energy industry is advancing with investment in smart technology innovation and Northern Powergrid, as the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region's needs now and in the future.They are a diverse team, creating a smarter, more flexible electricity distribution network that will enable their region to decarbonise and meet the needs of their customers now and in the future.We are partnering exclusively with Northern Powergrid to appoint Senior Buyers. These roles come at a pivotal time for the business, driven by increased capital investment, long term network planning and major transformation activity. The OpportunityAs a Senior Buyer, you will lead strategic procurement activity for critical goods that underpin the electricity network, including electrical plant and equipment and components.This is a strategic procurement role, not transactional buying. You'll own complex sourcing activity end to end, working closely with engineering, policy and commercial stakeholders to deliver value, resilience and compliance across major contracts.Key responsibilities include: Leading full tendering cycles from strategy through to contract award Developing and delivering sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives Establishing blanket purchase agreements and managing supplier performance Evaluating bids, risks and commercial value across high value tenders Producing high quality commercial recommendation papers for senior leadership approval About YouYou'll bring: Strong experience in strategic procurement of goods or components, having worked ideally within manufacturing or engineering sectors Proven track record in managing high value categories Confidence in working cross functionally Excellent written communication skills, particularly in writing papers for senior stakeholders Strong attention to detail and comfort working within structured approval processes Experience in regulated environments is beneficial but not essential For further details, get in contact to find out more about joining Northern Powergrid's team at a pivotal moment in its future.
Senior Buyer - Progression To Manager (Food) 60,000 - 63,000 + Training + Benefits Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm Southall, London Do you have purchasing experience within a food manufacturing/distribution environment? Are looking for a new opportunity within a manufacturing organisation that can offer first-class training and development? Are you seeking a role that provides excellent earning potential and long-term progression? Due to continued growth, my client is looking to recruit a Senior Buyer to join their team at a state-of-the-art facility near Southall. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods, materials, and services to meet business requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in food manufacturing who wants to move straight into a management role. The company is a highly successful and well-established manufacturer at the forefront of its sector, continuing to expand across all departments. You will be joining a growing, experienced, and supportive team within a business that prides itself on staff retention, development, and career progression. For further details, please click apply - REFERENCE 5082 - (phone number removed) The Role: Manage stock control and oversee warehousing operations Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships Lead and manage the buying and warehouse teams The Candidate: Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment Able to commute to Southall CIPS qualification (or similar) would be advantageous Consultant: Alice Holwell Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. Buyer Senior Buyer Procurement Supply Chain Food Manufacturing Stock control FMCG CIPS Sourcing Suppliers Southall West Ealing West Drayton Brentford Hounslow Greenford
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Senior Buyer - Progression To Manager (Food) 60,000 - 63,000 + Training + Benefits Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm Southall, London Do you have purchasing experience within a food manufacturing/distribution environment? Are looking for a new opportunity within a manufacturing organisation that can offer first-class training and development? Are you seeking a role that provides excellent earning potential and long-term progression? Due to continued growth, my client is looking to recruit a Senior Buyer to join their team at a state-of-the-art facility near Southall. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods, materials, and services to meet business requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in food manufacturing who wants to move straight into a management role. The company is a highly successful and well-established manufacturer at the forefront of its sector, continuing to expand across all departments. You will be joining a growing, experienced, and supportive team within a business that prides itself on staff retention, development, and career progression. For further details, please click apply - REFERENCE 5082 - (phone number removed) The Role: Manage stock control and oversee warehousing operations Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships Lead and manage the buying and warehouse teams The Candidate: Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment Able to commute to Southall CIPS qualification (or similar) would be advantageous Consultant: Alice Holwell Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. Buyer Senior Buyer Procurement Supply Chain Food Manufacturing Stock control FMCG CIPS Sourcing Suppliers Southall West Ealing West Drayton Brentford Hounslow Greenford
As a Buyer, are you frustrated in your current procurement role or just ready for a new challenge? If you want more autonomy and responsibility to drive change and improvements in our purchasing function, with a clear career path into a more senior buying role then you should keep reading. We're a fast-paced manufacturing site in Oakham with a domestic and international client base, and we need your help to drive our purchasing department forwards. BASIC SALARY: Up to £40,000 dependent on your relevant experience BENEFITS: 4% employer pension Cash back medical plan after probation 37.5 hour working week with lunchtime finish on a Friday 24 days holiday + bank holidays - rising with service External training and qualifications, if needed for your development LOCATION: Oakham, Rutland COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Corby, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Stamford, Grantham, Uppingham, Peterborough, Kettering, Wellingborough are just some of the locations our current employees live Why should you join us? Our business is growing thanks to the government-backed incentives around the power industry We can offer you genuine career development into a more senior buying role We manufacture on site so you can get hands on involved with the business and really make a difference JOB DESCRIPTION: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Our procurement team and production planning work closely together, so you'll know what to buy and how much of it. We have over 1000+ different SKUs that we directly procure. As a Buyer, you'll support our existing Buyers, ease their workload and be involved in all areas of direct purchasing including raw materials, consumables, parts, and components. No two days will be the same. This role is vital in the success of our business growth. YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Drive down procurement costs, improve our existing supplier lead times, improve product quality. Ensure your raw materials, parts and components are ordered in a timely manner, with transparency of lead times - there will be 1000s of different things being bought. Some are simple reorder generation, others will be bespoke or one-off purchase orders. Raise, chase and close off POs Find that balance between minimum and maximum stock levels Support our existing experienced Buyers where needed YOUR BACKGROUND: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Solid procurement exposure from a manufacturing or production environment Experience of stock control and supplier management, cost reduction and improving lead times You will be competent with ERP and have good Excel skills too Be competent with CAD drawings (Schematics) / Bill of Materials (BOMs) Ideally your direct buying experience will cover a variety of things such as stainless steel, aluminium, fabricated or machined parts, sheet-metal, mild steel and sub-assemblies, hydraulics, pneumatics, fasteners, technical consumables etc so you will find the transition to us easier. But, we also welcome your application if you come from any manufacturing related procurement background. THE COMPANY: We design and manufacture our own special purpose machinery and equipment. We sell domestically and globally into the power and telecoms sectors. PROSPECTS: There is a genuine career development opportunity for you within our business if you are good enough. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Buyer, buying, procurement, raw materials, MRP, ERP, Excel, expediting, purchasing, strategic buyer, procurement officer, procurement manager, senior buyer, CIPS. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18438, Wallace Hind Selection
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
As a Buyer, are you frustrated in your current procurement role or just ready for a new challenge? If you want more autonomy and responsibility to drive change and improvements in our purchasing function, with a clear career path into a more senior buying role then you should keep reading. We're a fast-paced manufacturing site in Oakham with a domestic and international client base, and we need your help to drive our purchasing department forwards. BASIC SALARY: Up to £40,000 dependent on your relevant experience BENEFITS: 4% employer pension Cash back medical plan after probation 37.5 hour working week with lunchtime finish on a Friday 24 days holiday + bank holidays - rising with service External training and qualifications, if needed for your development LOCATION: Oakham, Rutland COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Corby, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Stamford, Grantham, Uppingham, Peterborough, Kettering, Wellingborough are just some of the locations our current employees live Why should you join us? Our business is growing thanks to the government-backed incentives around the power industry We can offer you genuine career development into a more senior buying role We manufacture on site so you can get hands on involved with the business and really make a difference JOB DESCRIPTION: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Our procurement team and production planning work closely together, so you'll know what to buy and how much of it. We have over 1000+ different SKUs that we directly procure. As a Buyer, you'll support our existing Buyers, ease their workload and be involved in all areas of direct purchasing including raw materials, consumables, parts, and components. No two days will be the same. This role is vital in the success of our business growth. YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Drive down procurement costs, improve our existing supplier lead times, improve product quality. Ensure your raw materials, parts and components are ordered in a timely manner, with transparency of lead times - there will be 1000s of different things being bought. Some are simple reorder generation, others will be bespoke or one-off purchase orders. Raise, chase and close off POs Find that balance between minimum and maximum stock levels Support our existing experienced Buyers where needed YOUR BACKGROUND: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Solid procurement exposure from a manufacturing or production environment Experience of stock control and supplier management, cost reduction and improving lead times You will be competent with ERP and have good Excel skills too Be competent with CAD drawings (Schematics) / Bill of Materials (BOMs) Ideally your direct buying experience will cover a variety of things such as stainless steel, aluminium, fabricated or machined parts, sheet-metal, mild steel and sub-assemblies, hydraulics, pneumatics, fasteners, technical consumables etc so you will find the transition to us easier. But, we also welcome your application if you come from any manufacturing related procurement background. THE COMPANY: We design and manufacture our own special purpose machinery and equipment. We sell domestically and globally into the power and telecoms sectors. PROSPECTS: There is a genuine career development opportunity for you within our business if you are good enough. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Buyer, buying, procurement, raw materials, MRP, ERP, Excel, expediting, purchasing, strategic buyer, procurement officer, procurement manager, senior buyer, CIPS. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18438, Wallace Hind Selection
Junior Buyer North West 32,000 - 40,000 DOE Retailer If you're already managing your own categories and are looking for a role with real ownership, accountability, and progression, this is a strong next step! We are partnering with a well-established, multi-million-pound retailer based in the North West to recruit a Junior Buyer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a commercially focused role within a stable and successful business, offering real ownership and progression. This position offers exposure across own-label product ranges, you will report directly to the Senior Buyer and take responsibility for sourcing and developing commercially your own successful product ranges that resonate with customers. Key Responsibilities: Own and manage three product sub-categories, with full accountability for planning, trading, and performance Source and develop product ranges from concept through to launch, working with UK and Far East suppliers Lead the development of own-label ranges in collaboration with internal design and support teams Build and maintain strong supplier relationships across both branded and own-label partners Negotiate cost prices, promotions, and commercial terms to maximise profitability Analyse weekly sales performance and provide actionable insights to drive category growth Develop and deliver a robust promotional and trading calendar aligned to seasonal opportunities Maintain accurate and up-to-date critical paths in collaboration with merchandising and suppliers Drive innovation and speed to market across all product areas About You: Currently operating at Junior Buyer level, or a strong Assistant Buyer already managing your own categories end-to-end Proven ability to plan, buy, and trade categories independently Strong commercial acumen with confidence in owning and influencing P&L performance Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills Highly analytical, with confidence working with data and Excel Proactive, hands-on approach with a drive to take ownership and deliver results Open to and enthusiastic about international travel as part of the role BH36074
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Junior Buyer North West 32,000 - 40,000 DOE Retailer If you're already managing your own categories and are looking for a role with real ownership, accountability, and progression, this is a strong next step! We are partnering with a well-established, multi-million-pound retailer based in the North West to recruit a Junior Buyer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a commercially focused role within a stable and successful business, offering real ownership and progression. This position offers exposure across own-label product ranges, you will report directly to the Senior Buyer and take responsibility for sourcing and developing commercially your own successful product ranges that resonate with customers. Key Responsibilities: Own and manage three product sub-categories, with full accountability for planning, trading, and performance Source and develop product ranges from concept through to launch, working with UK and Far East suppliers Lead the development of own-label ranges in collaboration with internal design and support teams Build and maintain strong supplier relationships across both branded and own-label partners Negotiate cost prices, promotions, and commercial terms to maximise profitability Analyse weekly sales performance and provide actionable insights to drive category growth Develop and deliver a robust promotional and trading calendar aligned to seasonal opportunities Maintain accurate and up-to-date critical paths in collaboration with merchandising and suppliers Drive innovation and speed to market across all product areas About You: Currently operating at Junior Buyer level, or a strong Assistant Buyer already managing your own categories end-to-end Proven ability to plan, buy, and trade categories independently Strong commercial acumen with confidence in owning and influencing P&L performance Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills Highly analytical, with confidence working with data and Excel Proactive, hands-on approach with a drive to take ownership and deliver results Open to and enthusiastic about international travel as part of the role BH36074
Category Buyer Office based role Location: Leeds up to £55,000 plus bonus SF Recruitment are exclusively supporting a growing business who are looking to appoint a Category Buyer to support the development and delivery of their category sourcing strategy. This is a commercially focused role where you will take responsibility for supplier management, cost optimisation, and ensuring supply continuity across a range of packaging materials. Working closely with senior procurement leadership, you will play a key role in translating category strategy into day-to-day delivery, helping to improve performance, drive savings, and support ongoing innovation. Key responsibilities include: -Executing category sourcing strategies aligned to business goals -Running RFQs/RFPs, negotiating pricing, and managing contracts -Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships -Driving cost savings through value engineering and sourcing initiatives -Monitoring supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery -Supporting supply continuity and resolving any supply issues -Tracking raw material pricing and identifying cost reduction opportunities -Supporting procurement of packaging materials across global supply chains -Working cross-functionally with supply chain, planning, and logistics teams -Keeping up to date with market trends and identifying innovation opportunities About you: -Experience in procurement, sourcing, or buying within packaging or manufacturing -Strong negotiation and supplier management skills -Commercially aware with a data-driven mindset -Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment -Strong communicator with a proactive, problem-solving approach This is a great opportunity to join a business that is growing, evolving, and investing in its procurement capability, offering genuine exposure to category strategy and development. If of interest and you have the relevant skillset, please apply with a copy of your CV today.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Category Buyer Office based role Location: Leeds up to £55,000 plus bonus SF Recruitment are exclusively supporting a growing business who are looking to appoint a Category Buyer to support the development and delivery of their category sourcing strategy. This is a commercially focused role where you will take responsibility for supplier management, cost optimisation, and ensuring supply continuity across a range of packaging materials. Working closely with senior procurement leadership, you will play a key role in translating category strategy into day-to-day delivery, helping to improve performance, drive savings, and support ongoing innovation. Key responsibilities include: -Executing category sourcing strategies aligned to business goals -Running RFQs/RFPs, negotiating pricing, and managing contracts -Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships -Driving cost savings through value engineering and sourcing initiatives -Monitoring supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery -Supporting supply continuity and resolving any supply issues -Tracking raw material pricing and identifying cost reduction opportunities -Supporting procurement of packaging materials across global supply chains -Working cross-functionally with supply chain, planning, and logistics teams -Keeping up to date with market trends and identifying innovation opportunities About you: -Experience in procurement, sourcing, or buying within packaging or manufacturing -Strong negotiation and supplier management skills -Commercially aware with a data-driven mindset -Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment -Strong communicator with a proactive, problem-solving approach This is a great opportunity to join a business that is growing, evolving, and investing in its procurement capability, offering genuine exposure to category strategy and development. If of interest and you have the relevant skillset, please apply with a copy of your CV today.
Job Title: Senior Reporter - Mortgage Strategy & Specialist Lending Solutions Location: Central London / Home Working (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full-time About The Company: The Company is uniquely positioned in the financial services industry, we serve every part of the mortgage distribution chain. This ensures that its customers can connect with their buyers in an environment that helps them to build effective and valuable business relationships. Whether this is online, in person or via printed materials, the company's expertise and market understanding allows customers to maximise their own business opportunities in an extremely targeted marketplace. We are an equal opportunities employer and are also signatories to the Women in Finance Charter, which is a pledge for gender balance across financial service. About the role: The Senior Reporter is responsible for delivering high-quality, agenda-setting journalism across Mortgage Solutions and Specialist Lending Solutions. The role plays a critical part in: Driving daily news output and content quality Supporting audience growth and engagement Contributing to commercial content delivery and event coverage This is a senior delivery role combining strong journalistic instincts, industry engagement, and commercial awareness, with a focus on producing content that informs, engages, and supports the company's wider business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Editorial Output & Content Creation Produce a high volume of accurate, timely, and engaging news and feature content Identify and write exclusive stories through strong industry contacts Monitor market developments, regulatory changes, and competitor activity Ensure all content meets editorial standards, tone, and compliance requirements Audience & Engagement Contribute to audience growth through compelling, relevant content Support optimisation of headline writing, SEO, and digital performance Contribute to newsletter output and daily publishing schedules Engage with social and LinkedIn strategy to maximise content reach Industry Engagement Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts (lenders, brokers, stakeholders) Attend and report on industry events, conferences, and roundtables Identify emerging trends and sentiment to inform editorial direction Commercial & Sponsored Content Support the delivery of paid-for content, ensuring it meets editorial and audience standards Work with commercial teams to deliver high-quality sponsored articles, video, and audio content Maintain clear distinction between editorial and commercial content while supporting business objectives Events & Multimedia Contribute to event coverage, including pre-event, live, and post-event content Support production and delivery of video, podcasts, and panel moderation where required Represent the brand professionally at external and internal events Collaboration & Workflow Work closely with the Group Editor and wider editorial team to deliver against content priorities Collaborate with marketing and audience teams to optimise performance Use data and insight tools (e.g. Google Analytics, BlueConic) to inform content decisions Standards & Compliance Ensure all content adheres to editorial, legal, and regulatory standards Maintain accuracy, balance, and editorial integrity at all times Follow all company policies, including HR and information security requirements About you: Proven experience in financial services or mortgage journalism Strong news sense with ability to identify and develop exclusive stories Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills Solid understanding of digital publishing, SEO, and content performance metrics Ability to work at pace and manage multiple deadlines effectively Strong communication and relationship-building skills across industry stakeholders Commercial awareness with ability to support sponsored content delivery Experience across multimedia formats (video, audio, live events) desirable Knowledge of media law and compliance preferable NCTJ qualification desirable Benefits: Competitive salary we value our workforce Flexible hybrid working - split time between office and home working Further your career - with on-the-job learning, training, and knowledge sharing Company pension scheme - we contribute to your pension Discretionary bonus - top up your annual salary with a discretionary annual bonus Life assurance scheme - if the worst happens, you're covered Buy holiday scheme - flexible holidays that fit your lifestyle Summer Fridays - start your weekend early during summer months with our new trial initiative Work hard, play hard - we enjoy regular social activities Cycle to work scheme - save money and enhance your wellbeing Additional Information: Does this sound like the perfect role for you? If so, please click the APPLY button to send through your CV and cover letter to introduce yourself. We look forward to hearing from you. Candidates with relevant experience and job titles of; Senior Reporter, Financial Journalist, B2B Journalist, Senior News Reporter, Mortgage Journalist, Property Reporter, Business Journalist, Senior Editorial Assistant, News Editor, Financial Correspondent, Lending Reporter, Real Estate Journalist, Trade Press Journalist, Multimedia Journalist, Content Producer, Financial Services Reporter, Finance Writer, Investment Journalist, Banking Correspondent, Digital Journalist, B2B Media, Specialist Lending, Mortgage Solutions, SEO Journalism, NCTJ may also be considered for this role.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Reporter - Mortgage Strategy & Specialist Lending Solutions Location: Central London / Home Working (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full-time About The Company: The Company is uniquely positioned in the financial services industry, we serve every part of the mortgage distribution chain. This ensures that its customers can connect with their buyers in an environment that helps them to build effective and valuable business relationships. Whether this is online, in person or via printed materials, the company's expertise and market understanding allows customers to maximise their own business opportunities in an extremely targeted marketplace. We are an equal opportunities employer and are also signatories to the Women in Finance Charter, which is a pledge for gender balance across financial service. About the role: The Senior Reporter is responsible for delivering high-quality, agenda-setting journalism across Mortgage Solutions and Specialist Lending Solutions. The role plays a critical part in: Driving daily news output and content quality Supporting audience growth and engagement Contributing to commercial content delivery and event coverage This is a senior delivery role combining strong journalistic instincts, industry engagement, and commercial awareness, with a focus on producing content that informs, engages, and supports the company's wider business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Editorial Output & Content Creation Produce a high volume of accurate, timely, and engaging news and feature content Identify and write exclusive stories through strong industry contacts Monitor market developments, regulatory changes, and competitor activity Ensure all content meets editorial standards, tone, and compliance requirements Audience & Engagement Contribute to audience growth through compelling, relevant content Support optimisation of headline writing, SEO, and digital performance Contribute to newsletter output and daily publishing schedules Engage with social and LinkedIn strategy to maximise content reach Industry Engagement Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts (lenders, brokers, stakeholders) Attend and report on industry events, conferences, and roundtables Identify emerging trends and sentiment to inform editorial direction Commercial & Sponsored Content Support the delivery of paid-for content, ensuring it meets editorial and audience standards Work with commercial teams to deliver high-quality sponsored articles, video, and audio content Maintain clear distinction between editorial and commercial content while supporting business objectives Events & Multimedia Contribute to event coverage, including pre-event, live, and post-event content Support production and delivery of video, podcasts, and panel moderation where required Represent the brand professionally at external and internal events Collaboration & Workflow Work closely with the Group Editor and wider editorial team to deliver against content priorities Collaborate with marketing and audience teams to optimise performance Use data and insight tools (e.g. Google Analytics, BlueConic) to inform content decisions Standards & Compliance Ensure all content adheres to editorial, legal, and regulatory standards Maintain accuracy, balance, and editorial integrity at all times Follow all company policies, including HR and information security requirements About you: Proven experience in financial services or mortgage journalism Strong news sense with ability to identify and develop exclusive stories Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills Solid understanding of digital publishing, SEO, and content performance metrics Ability to work at pace and manage multiple deadlines effectively Strong communication and relationship-building skills across industry stakeholders Commercial awareness with ability to support sponsored content delivery Experience across multimedia formats (video, audio, live events) desirable Knowledge of media law and compliance preferable NCTJ qualification desirable Benefits: Competitive salary we value our workforce Flexible hybrid working - split time between office and home working Further your career - with on-the-job learning, training, and knowledge sharing Company pension scheme - we contribute to your pension Discretionary bonus - top up your annual salary with a discretionary annual bonus Life assurance scheme - if the worst happens, you're covered Buy holiday scheme - flexible holidays that fit your lifestyle Summer Fridays - start your weekend early during summer months with our new trial initiative Work hard, play hard - we enjoy regular social activities Cycle to work scheme - save money and enhance your wellbeing Additional Information: Does this sound like the perfect role for you? If so, please click the APPLY button to send through your CV and cover letter to introduce yourself. We look forward to hearing from you. Candidates with relevant experience and job titles of; Senior Reporter, Financial Journalist, B2B Journalist, Senior News Reporter, Mortgage Journalist, Property Reporter, Business Journalist, Senior Editorial Assistant, News Editor, Financial Correspondent, Lending Reporter, Real Estate Journalist, Trade Press Journalist, Multimedia Journalist, Content Producer, Financial Services Reporter, Finance Writer, Investment Journalist, Banking Correspondent, Digital Journalist, B2B Media, Specialist Lending, Mortgage Solutions, SEO Journalism, NCTJ may also be considered for this role.
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Solihull, West Midlands
A global automotive component manufacturer seeks a Procurement Manager to lead a team of Buyers and manage indirect procurement. The ideal candidate will be MCIPS qualified with extensive experience in indirect procurement and people management. Key responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, building supplier relationships, and driving cost reduction projects while ensuring quality. The position offers a competitive salary package and is commutable from several key locations in the West Midlands.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
A global automotive component manufacturer seeks a Procurement Manager to lead a team of Buyers and manage indirect procurement. The ideal candidate will be MCIPS qualified with extensive experience in indirect procurement and people management. Key responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, building supplier relationships, and driving cost reduction projects while ensuring quality. The position offers a competitive salary package and is commutable from several key locations in the West Midlands.
Talent-UK are recruiting on behalf of their client, a successful and ever expanding Estate Agents in Huddersfield town centre on a Part time OR Full time, Permanent basic, ideally looking for someone 3 or 4 days per week - with occasional weekend work on a Saturday HOWEVER will also consider someone Full time too Job Purpose You will be responsible for negotiating successful sales of properties and progressing them whilst maintaining strong relationships with applicants and existing clients as well as generating new business, registering new sales applicants and organising viewings. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in property and a proven background in the field (MINIMUM 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE). This is an exciting, fast paced role managing a negotiator and acting as a foil for the Valuer/Sales Manager as well as progressing properties. The successful applicant will thrive in a dynamic environment and demonstrate strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise their workload effectively. Delivering the highest level of customer service to. Main responsibilities: Canvass potential buyers to generate interest in properties and viewings Regular updates to property owners regarding the sale of their property Receiving and managing customer enquiries via the Telephone, Email or face-to-face Securing appointments for property valuations and property viewings Promoting additional services and products Achieving sales targets Conducting property viewings Liaising with third party organisations such a Solicitors, Surveyors, Financial Institutions, etc. Managing effective relationships with customers Build and maintain a detailed knowledge of the property conveyancing process Proactively seek out opportunities to improve your own performance and skills Progress sales through to a successful completion This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd who are operating as an employment agency/business, we are an equal opportunities employer, Your application will be sent to us for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so. INDM
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Talent-UK are recruiting on behalf of their client, a successful and ever expanding Estate Agents in Huddersfield town centre on a Part time OR Full time, Permanent basic, ideally looking for someone 3 or 4 days per week - with occasional weekend work on a Saturday HOWEVER will also consider someone Full time too Job Purpose You will be responsible for negotiating successful sales of properties and progressing them whilst maintaining strong relationships with applicants and existing clients as well as generating new business, registering new sales applicants and organising viewings. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in property and a proven background in the field (MINIMUM 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE). This is an exciting, fast paced role managing a negotiator and acting as a foil for the Valuer/Sales Manager as well as progressing properties. The successful applicant will thrive in a dynamic environment and demonstrate strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise their workload effectively. Delivering the highest level of customer service to. Main responsibilities: Canvass potential buyers to generate interest in properties and viewings Regular updates to property owners regarding the sale of their property Receiving and managing customer enquiries via the Telephone, Email or face-to-face Securing appointments for property valuations and property viewings Promoting additional services and products Achieving sales targets Conducting property viewings Liaising with third party organisations such a Solicitors, Surveyors, Financial Institutions, etc. Managing effective relationships with customers Build and maintain a detailed knowledge of the property conveyancing process Proactively seek out opportunities to improve your own performance and skills Progress sales through to a successful completion This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd who are operating as an employment agency/business, we are an equal opportunities employer, Your application will be sent to us for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so. INDM
This role will take ownership of developing and executing category strategies to drive sales and profitability across both stores and online channels. You will be responsible for building innovative, trend-led product ranges, managing supplier relationships to maximise margin, and identifying new growth opportunities. The position requires proactive performance management, addressing underperformance where necessary, and leading a small team. You will work closely with Merchandising and Retail/Online teams to ensure seamless range planning and successful execution across all channels This is an exciting opportunity to drive growth in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial retail environment with a well-established UK retailer known for its strong high-street presence and growing online business. Key Responsibilities of this Category Manager - Garden role: Own full P&L accountability for the category, driving sales, margin and cash performance. Develop and execute a clear, data-led category strategy aligned to commercial goals. Optimise range, pricing and promotions using trading insight and customer data. Manage the full product lifecycle in a seasonal, promotional retail environment. Source and negotiate with suppliers to improve margin, terms and exclusive opportunities. Lead and develop a small team, fostering a high-performance, entrepreneurial culture. Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Commercial, Retail and Marketing to maximise execution and growth. Key Requirements of this Category Manager - Garden role: Having experience as Senior Buyer in branded buying. Background across branded, non-fashion categories (outdoor, furniture,Electrical, DIY,Tech, Hardware, Home & Seasonal, Household). Strong commercial and analytical skills, including budgeting and forecasting. Proven negotiator with a track record of improving margin and building strong supplier partnerships. Deep understanding of product lifecycle management in seasonal businesses. Commercially driven, resilient and comfortable in fast-paced, high-visibility environments. Benefits of this Category Manager - Garden role: New head office location (please note this is 5 days a week in their south London head office) Close to tube station or subsidised parking 26 days Holiday plus bank holiday Bonus Staff discount Life insurance and pension If this sounds like you and you are keen to apply for this Category Manager - Garden , please apply
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
This role will take ownership of developing and executing category strategies to drive sales and profitability across both stores and online channels. You will be responsible for building innovative, trend-led product ranges, managing supplier relationships to maximise margin, and identifying new growth opportunities. The position requires proactive performance management, addressing underperformance where necessary, and leading a small team. You will work closely with Merchandising and Retail/Online teams to ensure seamless range planning and successful execution across all channels This is an exciting opportunity to drive growth in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial retail environment with a well-established UK retailer known for its strong high-street presence and growing online business. Key Responsibilities of this Category Manager - Garden role: Own full P&L accountability for the category, driving sales, margin and cash performance. Develop and execute a clear, data-led category strategy aligned to commercial goals. Optimise range, pricing and promotions using trading insight and customer data. Manage the full product lifecycle in a seasonal, promotional retail environment. Source and negotiate with suppliers to improve margin, terms and exclusive opportunities. Lead and develop a small team, fostering a high-performance, entrepreneurial culture. Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Commercial, Retail and Marketing to maximise execution and growth. Key Requirements of this Category Manager - Garden role: Having experience as Senior Buyer in branded buying. Background across branded, non-fashion categories (outdoor, furniture,Electrical, DIY,Tech, Hardware, Home & Seasonal, Household). Strong commercial and analytical skills, including budgeting and forecasting. Proven negotiator with a track record of improving margin and building strong supplier partnerships. Deep understanding of product lifecycle management in seasonal businesses. Commercially driven, resilient and comfortable in fast-paced, high-visibility environments. Benefits of this Category Manager - Garden role: New head office location (please note this is 5 days a week in their south London head office) Close to tube station or subsidised parking 26 days Holiday plus bank holiday Bonus Staff discount Life insurance and pension If this sounds like you and you are keen to apply for this Category Manager - Garden , please apply
Please note - we are looking for experience with Agentic AI workflows for this role, in a commercial environment. Reapit - Who are we? Reapit is the original end-to-end business technology provider for estate agencies of all sizes. We've been helping sales and lettings agents build relationships and grow their businesses for more than 25 years. Our technology empowers property professionals across Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand to work with buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords to deliver a dream home experience. Worldwide, over 100,000 agents across more than 15,000 branches use Reapit to run their businesses, manage properties, collect rent, engage clients, and provide outstanding customer service every time. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you'll operate as a highly senior, technically hands-on Back End engineer, Embedded into a squad and owning delivery of substantive, cloud-native services end-to-end. Ad-hoc client interaction, supporting requirements discovery and technical solutioning where needed. Architecting, building and shipping complex, high-performance distributed services in C# and .NET Core 8/9 - primarily serverless on AWS Lambda - setting the technical bar for the squad and owning delivery of substantive feature sets end-to-end. Designing data models and persistence patterns across Aurora RDS MySQL and DynamoDB - picking the right tool for the workload, tuning for performance at scale, and modelling for both transactional and high-throughput access patterns. Building resilient, event-driven systems with SQS and related AWS messaging primitives - idempotency, retries, dead-letter handling, and clean separation of concerns across services. Owning each feature's solution end-to-end - partnering with Business Analysts who capture high-level problems and workflows, then driving product thinking, scoping, trade-offs and delivery yourself. Leveraging Claude Code and advanced agentic workflows at pace - orchestrating sub-agents, managing context, running parallel workstreams and embedding AI-native engineering patterns into everyday delivery. Designing clean, well-versioned, well-documented APIs that other engineers enjoy consuming - treating developer experience and contract stability as first-class concerns. Inputting into architecture and technical direction in collaboration with Principal Engineers - making considered, well-reasoned decisions on service boundaries, data design, messaging patterns, consistency guarantees and performance. Championing a high-quality engineering culture - test coverage, peer review, CI/CD discipline via GitHub Actions, Infrastructure as Code, secure coding, observability and performance - aligned to the Reapit Global Technology Strategy, Reapit Connect and agentic tooling. Mentoring and up-levelling engineers around you through pairing, PR review, architectural guidance and practical coaching on AI-assisted development. Who we're looking for A proven senior-to-staff-level Back End engineer with deep, current expertise in C# and .NET Core 8/9 - you can architect and lead design of distributed REST API microservices at scale. Authority in AWS serverless architecture - Lambda-first, with strong working knowledge of API Gateway, SQS, Step Functions, EventBridge and IAM, and a track record of shipping production workloads on this stack. Deep data expertise across Aurora RDS MySQL and DynamoDB - complex schema and access-pattern design, query tuning, indexing, single-table vs multi-table trade-offs, and a pragmatic view on consistency, scaling and cost. Proven track record designing event-driven systems with SQS (and adjacent AWS messaging) - idempotency, ordering, retries, dead-letter handling and operational robustness. Strong API design sensibility - versioning, documentation, throttling, backwards compatibility and an obsession with the developer experience of the services you own. A strong product brain. You're comfortable operating without a traditional Product Owner - partnering with BAs on high-level problems, then making sensible product trade-offs, prioritising ruthlessly and owning the solution through to delivery. Strong communication skills and comfortable with ad-hoc client interaction - able to join a requirement or technical solutioning session, ask the right questions, and translate outcomes into shippable work. A proven track record with Claude Code and advanced agentic workflows - you can evidence shipping real work via multi-agent patterns, orchestrating sub-agents, managing context, defining custom commands/skills and scaling AI-assisted delivery across a team. Rigorous engineering standards - fluency with Git-based workflows, trunk-based development, CI/CD (ideally GitHub Actions), Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK or Terraform), comprehensive testing (unit, integration and contract), and a genuine commitment to observability, performance and secure-by-default coding. Technical leadership without the title - a track record of lifting teams through pairing, mentoring, PR review and example, rather than through line-management. A pragmatic, outcome-oriented mindset - biased to shipping, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to make sensible calls on scope, technical debt and sequencing under time pressure. Nice to have: hands-on experience with OpenSearch and/or AWS AppSync - both feature in our stack and would accelerate time-to-value, but neither is essential. What your impact and success looks like As a Backend Engineer we expect your success and impact over the stages of your contract with us to look something like this: Within 1 month: Fully onboarded onto the Reapit stack - Reapit Connect, the relevant .NET services and AWS environments - shipped first production endpoints and/or services. Established trusted working relationships with the Director of Engineering, Principal Engineers, Business Analysts and the relevant squad. Configured Claude Code and our approved agentic tooling to our internal standards, and started running meaningful work through multi-agent patterns. Built a clear, independent view of the target services, data model, database schemas, messaging topology and immediate delivery priorities - and surfaced any early risks or recommendations. Within 3 months: Owning end-to-end delivery of substantive services - taking from BA-level problem statement through to production on Lambda, Aurora and DynamoDB, with you driving the product trade-offs as well as the engineering. Recognised as a go-to technical voice within the squad - inputting into architectural decisions alongside Principal Engineers, raising the quality bar on PRs, and unblocking complex Back End, data and messaging problems. Meaningfully influenced our wider engineering practice - patterns you've introduced for agentic delivery, Claude Code usage, serverless design or data modelling. Shipped APIs and services that are visibly well-designed, well-documented and performant - other engineers find them pleasant to consume, and they hold up under production load. Left a well-documented, well-tested, maintainable footprint - so that whether the contract is extended or handed over, the work continues to deliver value without you in the room. What's in it for you? We operate a Flexible Working Policy and there is no expectation around in-person attendance, beyond occasional ad-hoc project meetings in our Solihull or London offices. You can expect an industry competitive day rate, available on request. We care about our industry and want it to become a more inclusive and diverse place to work. So, we're driven by hiring not only by experience and relevance for the role but by sharing our values and the right attitudes and behaviours for success. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity through attracting and retaining a complementary team of employees and building an inclusive environment for all. We feel we have an empowering environment where everyone is supported and respected, and we want you to feel this too. We welcome new ideas, thinking and approaches, whilst listening to all our employees.
Apr 29, 2026
Contractor
Please note - we are looking for experience with Agentic AI workflows for this role, in a commercial environment. Reapit - Who are we? Reapit is the original end-to-end business technology provider for estate agencies of all sizes. We've been helping sales and lettings agents build relationships and grow their businesses for more than 25 years. Our technology empowers property professionals across Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand to work with buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords to deliver a dream home experience. Worldwide, over 100,000 agents across more than 15,000 branches use Reapit to run their businesses, manage properties, collect rent, engage clients, and provide outstanding customer service every time. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you'll operate as a highly senior, technically hands-on Back End engineer, Embedded into a squad and owning delivery of substantive, cloud-native services end-to-end. Ad-hoc client interaction, supporting requirements discovery and technical solutioning where needed. Architecting, building and shipping complex, high-performance distributed services in C# and .NET Core 8/9 - primarily serverless on AWS Lambda - setting the technical bar for the squad and owning delivery of substantive feature sets end-to-end. Designing data models and persistence patterns across Aurora RDS MySQL and DynamoDB - picking the right tool for the workload, tuning for performance at scale, and modelling for both transactional and high-throughput access patterns. Building resilient, event-driven systems with SQS and related AWS messaging primitives - idempotency, retries, dead-letter handling, and clean separation of concerns across services. Owning each feature's solution end-to-end - partnering with Business Analysts who capture high-level problems and workflows, then driving product thinking, scoping, trade-offs and delivery yourself. Leveraging Claude Code and advanced agentic workflows at pace - orchestrating sub-agents, managing context, running parallel workstreams and embedding AI-native engineering patterns into everyday delivery. Designing clean, well-versioned, well-documented APIs that other engineers enjoy consuming - treating developer experience and contract stability as first-class concerns. Inputting into architecture and technical direction in collaboration with Principal Engineers - making considered, well-reasoned decisions on service boundaries, data design, messaging patterns, consistency guarantees and performance. Championing a high-quality engineering culture - test coverage, peer review, CI/CD discipline via GitHub Actions, Infrastructure as Code, secure coding, observability and performance - aligned to the Reapit Global Technology Strategy, Reapit Connect and agentic tooling. Mentoring and up-levelling engineers around you through pairing, PR review, architectural guidance and practical coaching on AI-assisted development. Who we're looking for A proven senior-to-staff-level Back End engineer with deep, current expertise in C# and .NET Core 8/9 - you can architect and lead design of distributed REST API microservices at scale. Authority in AWS serverless architecture - Lambda-first, with strong working knowledge of API Gateway, SQS, Step Functions, EventBridge and IAM, and a track record of shipping production workloads on this stack. Deep data expertise across Aurora RDS MySQL and DynamoDB - complex schema and access-pattern design, query tuning, indexing, single-table vs multi-table trade-offs, and a pragmatic view on consistency, scaling and cost. Proven track record designing event-driven systems with SQS (and adjacent AWS messaging) - idempotency, ordering, retries, dead-letter handling and operational robustness. Strong API design sensibility - versioning, documentation, throttling, backwards compatibility and an obsession with the developer experience of the services you own. A strong product brain. You're comfortable operating without a traditional Product Owner - partnering with BAs on high-level problems, then making sensible product trade-offs, prioritising ruthlessly and owning the solution through to delivery. Strong communication skills and comfortable with ad-hoc client interaction - able to join a requirement or technical solutioning session, ask the right questions, and translate outcomes into shippable work. A proven track record with Claude Code and advanced agentic workflows - you can evidence shipping real work via multi-agent patterns, orchestrating sub-agents, managing context, defining custom commands/skills and scaling AI-assisted delivery across a team. Rigorous engineering standards - fluency with Git-based workflows, trunk-based development, CI/CD (ideally GitHub Actions), Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK or Terraform), comprehensive testing (unit, integration and contract), and a genuine commitment to observability, performance and secure-by-default coding. Technical leadership without the title - a track record of lifting teams through pairing, mentoring, PR review and example, rather than through line-management. A pragmatic, outcome-oriented mindset - biased to shipping, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to make sensible calls on scope, technical debt and sequencing under time pressure. Nice to have: hands-on experience with OpenSearch and/or AWS AppSync - both feature in our stack and would accelerate time-to-value, but neither is essential. What your impact and success looks like As a Backend Engineer we expect your success and impact over the stages of your contract with us to look something like this: Within 1 month: Fully onboarded onto the Reapit stack - Reapit Connect, the relevant .NET services and AWS environments - shipped first production endpoints and/or services. Established trusted working relationships with the Director of Engineering, Principal Engineers, Business Analysts and the relevant squad. Configured Claude Code and our approved agentic tooling to our internal standards, and started running meaningful work through multi-agent patterns. Built a clear, independent view of the target services, data model, database schemas, messaging topology and immediate delivery priorities - and surfaced any early risks or recommendations. Within 3 months: Owning end-to-end delivery of substantive services - taking from BA-level problem statement through to production on Lambda, Aurora and DynamoDB, with you driving the product trade-offs as well as the engineering. Recognised as a go-to technical voice within the squad - inputting into architectural decisions alongside Principal Engineers, raising the quality bar on PRs, and unblocking complex Back End, data and messaging problems. Meaningfully influenced our wider engineering practice - patterns you've introduced for agentic delivery, Claude Code usage, serverless design or data modelling. Shipped APIs and services that are visibly well-designed, well-documented and performant - other engineers find them pleasant to consume, and they hold up under production load. Left a well-documented, well-tested, maintainable footprint - so that whether the contract is extended or handed over, the work continues to deliver value without you in the room. What's in it for you? We operate a Flexible Working Policy and there is no expectation around in-person attendance, beyond occasional ad-hoc project meetings in our Solihull or London offices. You can expect an industry competitive day rate, available on request. We care about our industry and want it to become a more inclusive and diverse place to work. So, we're driven by hiring not only by experience and relevance for the role but by sharing our values and the right attitudes and behaviours for success. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity through attracting and retaining a complementary team of employees and building an inclusive environment for all. We feel we have an empowering environment where everyone is supported and respected, and we want you to feel this too. We welcome new ideas, thinking and approaches, whilst listening to all our employees.
Senior Buyer - (phone number removed) - £37.51/hr Reference: (phone number removed) Umbrella Rate: £37.51/hr (Inside IR35) Are you ready to elevate your career in procurement and make a real impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation? This Senior Buyer role offers the opportunity to lead innovative projects, drive cost-saving strategies, and build strong supplier relationships within the procurement division. With a focus on excellence and efficiency, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to meaningful outcomes. What You Will Do: • Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure the company s operational needs are met effectively. • Source products and services, negotiate pricing and terms, and manage supplier selection processes. • Oversee contract administration and ensure compliance with procurement policies. • Conduct supplier performance management to maintain high standards and foster strong relationships. • Lead complex projects with minimal oversight, solving challenging problems and delivering impactful solutions. • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align procurement activities with company goals. What You Will Bring: • Proven expertise in procurement strategy and cost-saving initiatives. • Strong financial performance management skills and ability to analyse pricing structures. • Experience in supplier management and building effective relationships. • Knowledge of category management and market insights to drive procurement decisions. • Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills. As a Senior Buyer, your work will directly contribute to the company s operational success and drive its vision for process excellence and efficiency. This role is integral to achieving procurement goals and ensuring the seamless delivery of goods and services. The company values innovation, collaboration, and strategic thinking, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow and make a tangible difference. Location: This role is based at Gaydon, offering a vibrant and modern work environment in a well-connected area. Interested? If you re ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply now and seize the opportunity to become a Senior Buyer in a role that promises growth, innovation, and impact! Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Apr 29, 2026
Contractor
Senior Buyer - (phone number removed) - £37.51/hr Reference: (phone number removed) Umbrella Rate: £37.51/hr (Inside IR35) Are you ready to elevate your career in procurement and make a real impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation? This Senior Buyer role offers the opportunity to lead innovative projects, drive cost-saving strategies, and build strong supplier relationships within the procurement division. With a focus on excellence and efficiency, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to meaningful outcomes. What You Will Do: • Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure the company s operational needs are met effectively. • Source products and services, negotiate pricing and terms, and manage supplier selection processes. • Oversee contract administration and ensure compliance with procurement policies. • Conduct supplier performance management to maintain high standards and foster strong relationships. • Lead complex projects with minimal oversight, solving challenging problems and delivering impactful solutions. • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align procurement activities with company goals. What You Will Bring: • Proven expertise in procurement strategy and cost-saving initiatives. • Strong financial performance management skills and ability to analyse pricing structures. • Experience in supplier management and building effective relationships. • Knowledge of category management and market insights to drive procurement decisions. • Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills. As a Senior Buyer, your work will directly contribute to the company s operational success and drive its vision for process excellence and efficiency. This role is integral to achieving procurement goals and ensuring the seamless delivery of goods and services. The company values innovation, collaboration, and strategic thinking, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow and make a tangible difference. Location: This role is based at Gaydon, offering a vibrant and modern work environment in a well-connected area. Interested? If you re ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply now and seize the opportunity to become a Senior Buyer in a role that promises growth, innovation, and impact! Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Buyer Stevenage 12 Month Contract The role We are seeking a Buyer for a company within Aerospace industry. this is to join our Procurement team. As the Buyer , you will be responsible for negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the commercial competitiveness, quality, and delivery performance of our supply chain. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the aerospace industry. Responsibilities Negotiate new contracts and contract amendments with suppliers or prospects. Manage suppliers' contracts, including claims, contractual review meetings, and definition of continuous improvement targets (commercial competitiveness, quality and delivery performance.) Anticipate end of contract and end of price validity by retendering. Ensure suppliers' financial health is checked and actions taken as appropriate. Ensure accuracy and respect of commercial Terms & Conditions. Prepare strategic alignment meetings between major suppliers & management. Gather & promote best innovative solutions from suppliers Manage risks related to suppliers (financial, strategy, monopoly ) and define appropriate mitigation actions. Skill Set / Essential Procurement experience essential, although applications from applicants with good business experience and knowledge of the Procurement process are also welcomed. Experience in working in a multi-functional environment. Experience in stakeholder management and influencing internal customers. Excellent communication and negotiation skills including at senior management level. Commercial / Contract / Finance knowledge is desirable. Desirable Commercial / Contract / Finance knowledge is desirable.
Apr 28, 2026
Seasonal
Buyer Stevenage 12 Month Contract The role We are seeking a Buyer for a company within Aerospace industry. this is to join our Procurement team. As the Buyer , you will be responsible for negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the commercial competitiveness, quality, and delivery performance of our supply chain. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the aerospace industry. Responsibilities Negotiate new contracts and contract amendments with suppliers or prospects. Manage suppliers' contracts, including claims, contractual review meetings, and definition of continuous improvement targets (commercial competitiveness, quality and delivery performance.) Anticipate end of contract and end of price validity by retendering. Ensure suppliers' financial health is checked and actions taken as appropriate. Ensure accuracy and respect of commercial Terms & Conditions. Prepare strategic alignment meetings between major suppliers & management. Gather & promote best innovative solutions from suppliers Manage risks related to suppliers (financial, strategy, monopoly ) and define appropriate mitigation actions. Skill Set / Essential Procurement experience essential, although applications from applicants with good business experience and knowledge of the Procurement process are also welcomed. Experience in working in a multi-functional environment. Experience in stakeholder management and influencing internal customers. Excellent communication and negotiation skills including at senior management level. Commercial / Contract / Finance knowledge is desirable. Desirable Commercial / Contract / Finance knowledge is desirable.
Location IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE: 10+ years' professional, hands-on experience in finance transformation at an established consultancy. A demonstrated track record of successfully working on large, complex consulting engagements. This will include leading the finance transformation strategy and design. Evidenced history of delivering projects across finance transformation initiatives, including organisation and operating model re-design, process transformation, automation and technology enhancements and global location and sourcing strategies people strategy, upskilling/reskilling, HR transformation, strategic workforce planning, talent management and more. Experience using practical tools and methodologies Finance design and an outside in perspective. in workforce engagement, employee experience strategy development and operating model design. An ability to build, lead and develop teams in thinking in a design-led, employee and/or customer-focused way. Successful business development focus, specifically in crafting proposals and pitching to clients. Establishing immediate credibility with C-suite clients to build consensus and achieve goals through influence.Total Rewards associated with this position include a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security. Unique perks include flexible time off, a private medical plan, a health cash plan, a workplace savings scheme (including ISAs and GIAs), and enhanced parental leave. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position. North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality. SUMMARY: We help our clients grow and become more customer-centric and make-for-change businesses by modernising client operations and transforming their workforce & finance operations. You will work alongside our industry and practice leaders, identifying opportunities and shaping and delivering work to make this happen. You will work across FTSE 100 and the largest public sector clients and be able to bring deep knowledge of the latest finance thinking into business transformation engagements. You will work and lead collaborative teams, helping clients develop their finance strategy and translating that into an effective Finance Operating model bringing together best practice process, technology and organsiation. talent and finance strategy, operating model, organisational design, and talent/career development to embed results with our clients. You will be comfortable working at an enterprise level, but also confident in bringing leading-edge perspectives to senior Finance professionals and/or other functional leaders with Operating challenges. YOU WILL: MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH CHOOSE YOUR PATH As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last. We're seeking a Director- Finance Operating Model to join our Strategy Practice in London and help us translate vision into value and create lasting impact. Use your knowledge of finance transformation strategy and design to influence senior clients and bring a workforce best practice lens to organisational design, processes, and ways of working. You will be expected to collaboratively design strategies, align leaders, and manage project scope in ambiguous environments, delivering desired business outcomes and high-quality deliverables. You will work closely with other Strategy Practice colleagues to bring cross-capability expertise as integrated solutions to clients. Actively drive business development through the identification of new opportunities with new and existing clients and shaping and leading proposal development. Influence senior buyers through expertise, market knowledge, and across finance transformation to support business growth. Participate in Strategy Practice initiatives to build and grow our approach to driving customer-centric businesses by modernising client operations and transformation objectives. Contribute to the formal development of tools, methodologies and go-to-market applications, and inspire innovative approaches and techniques. Nurture talent in a high-growth team, building scale as we expand our business and promoting our people-centric culture as an ambassador for driving a great working experience.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Location IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE: 10+ years' professional, hands-on experience in finance transformation at an established consultancy. A demonstrated track record of successfully working on large, complex consulting engagements. This will include leading the finance transformation strategy and design. Evidenced history of delivering projects across finance transformation initiatives, including organisation and operating model re-design, process transformation, automation and technology enhancements and global location and sourcing strategies people strategy, upskilling/reskilling, HR transformation, strategic workforce planning, talent management and more. Experience using practical tools and methodologies Finance design and an outside in perspective. in workforce engagement, employee experience strategy development and operating model design. An ability to build, lead and develop teams in thinking in a design-led, employee and/or customer-focused way. Successful business development focus, specifically in crafting proposals and pitching to clients. Establishing immediate credibility with C-suite clients to build consensus and achieve goals through influence.Total Rewards associated with this position include a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security. Unique perks include flexible time off, a private medical plan, a health cash plan, a workplace savings scheme (including ISAs and GIAs), and enhanced parental leave. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position. North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality. SUMMARY: We help our clients grow and become more customer-centric and make-for-change businesses by modernising client operations and transforming their workforce & finance operations. You will work alongside our industry and practice leaders, identifying opportunities and shaping and delivering work to make this happen. You will work across FTSE 100 and the largest public sector clients and be able to bring deep knowledge of the latest finance thinking into business transformation engagements. You will work and lead collaborative teams, helping clients develop their finance strategy and translating that into an effective Finance Operating model bringing together best practice process, technology and organsiation. talent and finance strategy, operating model, organisational design, and talent/career development to embed results with our clients. You will be comfortable working at an enterprise level, but also confident in bringing leading-edge perspectives to senior Finance professionals and/or other functional leaders with Operating challenges. YOU WILL: MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH CHOOSE YOUR PATH As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last. We're seeking a Director- Finance Operating Model to join our Strategy Practice in London and help us translate vision into value and create lasting impact. Use your knowledge of finance transformation strategy and design to influence senior clients and bring a workforce best practice lens to organisational design, processes, and ways of working. You will be expected to collaboratively design strategies, align leaders, and manage project scope in ambiguous environments, delivering desired business outcomes and high-quality deliverables. You will work closely with other Strategy Practice colleagues to bring cross-capability expertise as integrated solutions to clients. Actively drive business development through the identification of new opportunities with new and existing clients and shaping and leading proposal development. Influence senior buyers through expertise, market knowledge, and across finance transformation to support business growth. Participate in Strategy Practice initiatives to build and grow our approach to driving customer-centric businesses by modernising client operations and transformation objectives. Contribute to the formal development of tools, methodologies and go-to-market applications, and inspire innovative approaches and techniques. Nurture talent in a high-growth team, building scale as we expand our business and promoting our people-centric culture as an ambassador for driving a great working experience.
Estate Agent Senior Sales Negotiator Basic salary to £27,000 with realistic on target earnings of £45,000. A high flying, talented Senior Sales Negotiator is required for a high volume operation so if you are an existing Estate Agent we would love to hear from you. Valuations and listings will also be part of your role. Estate Agent Senior Sales Negotiator They envisage their new associate to ultimately have an in-depth knowledge of his/her applicant base, allowing him/her to not only match buyers with sellers but buyers with 'virtual sellers such as those who may not necessarily be coming to the market immediately but would consider a proposal if the 'right person came along . You will need to drive and have your own car. Estate Agent Senior Sales Negotiator In other words, they are looking for the consummate deal maker who can see success, be it in front of his/her nose or out in the distance. The telephone is the prime selling tool and their new associate will have a great fondness for this old but essential aid. Estate Agent Senior Sales Negotiator Key responsibilities: From day one you will focus wholly on the selling process and use the tools of trade as a great opportunity to create income. Having said that, the rewards structure caters for personal as well as team effort and as such, they are very keen to create the best of both worlds, team spirit alongside personal success. Estate Agent Senior Sales Negotiator Basic salary to £27,000 with on target earnings of £45,000. Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents hits 19 years of successful trading. A milestone to be proud of Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents is a "Specialist Estate Agency Recruitment Service" dealing with the placement of Estate Agents and Letting Agents into permanent positions within the Residential Estate Agency Property sector. We cover all specialties of recruitment to include Residential Sales and Lettings, Property and Block Management to include Lettings Coordinators / Progressors, Inventory Clerks, Financial Services to include Mortgage Advisors, Independent Financial Advisors, Protection and Financial Services Administrators, Paraplanning, Land and New Homes and Secretarial / Administration / PA s. Visit Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents website for online Estate Agency vacancies. Find Steve King on LinkedIn.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Estate Agent Senior Sales Negotiator Basic salary to £27,000 with realistic on target earnings of £45,000. A high flying, talented Senior Sales Negotiator is required for a high volume operation so if you are an existing Estate Agent we would love to hear from you. Valuations and listings will also be part of your role. Estate Agent Senior Sales Negotiator They envisage their new associate to ultimately have an in-depth knowledge of his/her applicant base, allowing him/her to not only match buyers with sellers but buyers with 'virtual sellers such as those who may not necessarily be coming to the market immediately but would consider a proposal if the 'right person came along . You will need to drive and have your own car. Estate Agent Senior Sales Negotiator In other words, they are looking for the consummate deal maker who can see success, be it in front of his/her nose or out in the distance. The telephone is the prime selling tool and their new associate will have a great fondness for this old but essential aid. Estate Agent Senior Sales Negotiator Key responsibilities: From day one you will focus wholly on the selling process and use the tools of trade as a great opportunity to create income. Having said that, the rewards structure caters for personal as well as team effort and as such, they are very keen to create the best of both worlds, team spirit alongside personal success. Estate Agent Senior Sales Negotiator Basic salary to £27,000 with on target earnings of £45,000. Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents hits 19 years of successful trading. A milestone to be proud of Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents is a "Specialist Estate Agency Recruitment Service" dealing with the placement of Estate Agents and Letting Agents into permanent positions within the Residential Estate Agency Property sector. We cover all specialties of recruitment to include Residential Sales and Lettings, Property and Block Management to include Lettings Coordinators / Progressors, Inventory Clerks, Financial Services to include Mortgage Advisors, Independent Financial Advisors, Protection and Financial Services Administrators, Paraplanning, Land and New Homes and Secretarial / Administration / PA s. Visit Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents website for online Estate Agency vacancies. Find Steve King on LinkedIn.
