Buyer - New Homes (Fixed-Term Contract) Cannock Up to 50,000 + Car Allowance A reputable House Builder with offices located in the West Midlands are seeking a Fixed-term Buyer, will also consider a competent Assistant or even a Senior. Salary is up to 50K. There may also be a potential for this role to go permanent, dependent on the Candidate but there is business growth. Working closely with the Commercial Team you will be running live housing sites and responsible for bulk buying to contribute to the procurement of quality materials and services essential to the successful delivery of construction projects. Job Duties Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best possible terms for materials and services required for construction projects. Manage purchase orders and contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and supplier performance for reporting purposes. Work closely with project managers and site teams to forecast material requirements and ensure timely delivery to meet project schedules. Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the procurement function. Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities to mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions. Ensure all purchased materials meet quality standards and specifications in line with project requirements. Required Qualifications Valid driving licence No formal degree required; however, relevant qualifications or training in procurement, supply chain management, or construction materials are advantageous. Experience Proven experience in material buying within the new build housing sector. Demonstrable track record of managing supplier relationships and negotiating favourable terms. Knowledge and Skills Strong understanding of construction materials, their applications and quality standards. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Ability to analyse market conditions and supplier performance to inform purchasing decisions. Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office applications. Organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Buyer - New Homes (Fixed-Term Contract) Cannock Up to 50,000 + Car Allowance A reputable House Builder with offices located in the West Midlands are seeking a Fixed-term Buyer, will also consider a competent Assistant or even a Senior. Salary is up to 50K. There may also be a potential for this role to go permanent, dependent on the Candidate but there is business growth. Working closely with the Commercial Team you will be running live housing sites and responsible for bulk buying to contribute to the procurement of quality materials and services essential to the successful delivery of construction projects. Job Duties Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best possible terms for materials and services required for construction projects. Manage purchase orders and contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and supplier performance for reporting purposes. Work closely with project managers and site teams to forecast material requirements and ensure timely delivery to meet project schedules. Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the procurement function. Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities to mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions. Ensure all purchased materials meet quality standards and specifications in line with project requirements. Required Qualifications Valid driving licence No formal degree required; however, relevant qualifications or training in procurement, supply chain management, or construction materials are advantageous. Experience Proven experience in material buying within the new build housing sector. Demonstrable track record of managing supplier relationships and negotiating favourable terms. Knowledge and Skills Strong understanding of construction materials, their applications and quality standards. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Ability to analyse market conditions and supplier performance to inform purchasing decisions. Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office applications. Organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
# Director - Organisational StrategyLocation: London, United KingdomEmployment Type: Full-TimeIndustryJob Family: ConsultingCareer Level: Experienced IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE: 10+ years' professional, hands-on experience in workforce transformation at an established consultancy and/or experience working in industry within an HR, People, Employee Engagement/Experience or Workforce transformation function. A demonstrated track record of successfully working on large, complex consulting engagements. This will include leading the Workforce / People transformation strategy and design. Evidenced history of delivering projects across workforce transformation initiatives, including organisation and operating model re-design, people strategy, upskilling/reskilling, HR transformation, strategic workforce planning, talent management and more. Experience using practical tools and methodologies 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. 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 in London in Organisational Strategy practice to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact. SUMMARY We help our clients grow and become more customer-centric and make-for-change businesses by modernising client operations and transforming their workforce. 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 workforce/people thinking into business transformation engagements. You will work and lead collaborative teams, bringing together talent and people 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 HR professionals and/or other functional leaders with workforce challenges. YOU WILL: Use your knowledge of workforce transformation strategy and design to influence senior clients and bring a workforce 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 workforce transformation to support business growth. 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.
May 13, 2026
Full time
# Director - Organisational StrategyLocation: London, United KingdomEmployment Type: Full-TimeIndustryJob Family: ConsultingCareer Level: Experienced IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE: 10+ years' professional, hands-on experience in workforce transformation at an established consultancy and/or experience working in industry within an HR, People, Employee Engagement/Experience or Workforce transformation function. A demonstrated track record of successfully working on large, complex consulting engagements. This will include leading the Workforce / People transformation strategy and design. Evidenced history of delivering projects across workforce transformation initiatives, including organisation and operating model re-design, people strategy, upskilling/reskilling, HR transformation, strategic workforce planning, talent management and more. Experience using practical tools and methodologies 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. 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 in London in Organisational Strategy practice to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact. SUMMARY We help our clients grow and become more customer-centric and make-for-change businesses by modernising client operations and transforming their workforce. 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 workforce/people thinking into business transformation engagements. You will work and lead collaborative teams, bringing together talent and people 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 HR professionals and/or other functional leaders with workforce challenges. YOU WILL: Use your knowledge of workforce transformation strategy and design to influence senior clients and bring a workforce 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 workforce transformation to support business growth. 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.
Job Title: Senior Buyer Location: Rochester, Kent - On-site 4+ days per week Role Type: Permanent Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 per annum depending on experience Our client, an established electronics manufacturing firm in Rochester, require an experienced Senior Buyer to join their multi-disciplined team. 37hr week Mon - Fri Core working hours: 10am - 3pm (start early, finish early etc), optional 1pm finish on a Friday Candidates would need to have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for BPSS security clearance. What the role of the Senior Buyer entails: Some of the main duties of the Senior Buyer will include: Negotiate terms, conditions, pricing, and contracts with suppliers Act as the main point of contact between suppliers and the business, building effective relationships Monitor budgets for purchase orders and identify opportunities for cost savings through effective negotiation Track supplier performance, communicate key KPIs, and address issues at a senior level Maintain accurate supplier order books and data in the Oracle ERP system Support the implementation of corporate procurement processes, including strategic supplier, sub-contract, and commodity management Coach and train junior staff on procurement processes and procedures, assist with audits and improvement plans What experience you need to be the successful Senior Buyer: Essential: Proven experience in buying, procurement and purchasing Experience in leading negotiations and managing supplier relationships Experience with Terms & Conditions Desirable: HNC/HND in Business Studies or equivalent CIPS qualified This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Buyer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Buyer Location: Rochester, Kent - On-site 4+ days per week Role Type: Permanent Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 per annum depending on experience Our client, an established electronics manufacturing firm in Rochester, require an experienced Senior Buyer to join their multi-disciplined team. 37hr week Mon - Fri Core working hours: 10am - 3pm (start early, finish early etc), optional 1pm finish on a Friday Candidates would need to have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for BPSS security clearance. What the role of the Senior Buyer entails: Some of the main duties of the Senior Buyer will include: Negotiate terms, conditions, pricing, and contracts with suppliers Act as the main point of contact between suppliers and the business, building effective relationships Monitor budgets for purchase orders and identify opportunities for cost savings through effective negotiation Track supplier performance, communicate key KPIs, and address issues at a senior level Maintain accurate supplier order books and data in the Oracle ERP system Support the implementation of corporate procurement processes, including strategic supplier, sub-contract, and commodity management Coach and train junior staff on procurement processes and procedures, assist with audits and improvement plans What experience you need to be the successful Senior Buyer: Essential: Proven experience in buying, procurement and purchasing Experience in leading negotiations and managing supplier relationships Experience with Terms & Conditions Desirable: HNC/HND in Business Studies or equivalent CIPS qualified This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Buyer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
A leading beverages company is seeking a Global Senior Category Buyer to enhance procurement strategies and supplier relationships. You will be responsible for executing global category strategies to deliver cost savings and innovation while driving supplier performance and compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of procurement experience, a relevant degree, and fluency in English. Join a supportive work environment committed to diversity and personal growth.
May 12, 2026
Full time
A leading beverages company is seeking a Global Senior Category Buyer to enhance procurement strategies and supplier relationships. You will be responsible for executing global category strategies to deliver cost savings and innovation while driving supplier performance and compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of procurement experience, a relevant degree, and fluency in English. Join a supportive work environment committed to diversity and personal growth.
Company Description As a highly skilled portfolio CFO reporting on live Exits etc with lots of data (10,000 founder led profitable businesses £0.4m to £20 EBITDA), tools and associates, including exits to 300 best of the UK Private equity, and an acquisition specialist and much more, tools and a large network of associates (revenue sharing), I invite you to join me in a growing community of CFO / CXO peers (so far 88 and growing). UK-based business advisory groups of highly experienced CFOs providing strategic advisory services to small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK. Services offered include strategic, tactical and deal structure support when acquisition, exit planning or funding (without brokers) is on the horizon or could be, SME corporate finance, fractional CFO/FD/FC services with mentoring, business and corporate financial advice, ESG reporting, Financial Governance tracking, exit planning (without brokers), and merger and acquisition support. Role Description This is a part-time remote role helping yourself and others, benefiting us all. The role involves recruiting finance leaders to our community, providing senior finance recruitment services better, and mentoring finance professionals for us all to be the best and better than lone wolves. The Fractional CFO will appointment set Founders and their boards, for offering free exit planning, finding the best buyers no cost, strategic finance advice and support to small and medium-sized enterprises. Qualifications A CFO wanting a portfolio career the best it can be close to home etc Network and influence skills - Founders, CEO, MD, HRD Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and remotely, self driven and Experience in providing finance support to SMEs is a plus Only the ambitious should apply, this will be a great journey, but lots to learn and teach etc Kind regards Paul paul at cfo-recruiters . co . uk Booking Link below h t t p s : calendly. co m/paulhowarth24/new-meeting cfo-recruiters . co . uk W h a t s A p p -
May 12, 2026
Full time
Company Description As a highly skilled portfolio CFO reporting on live Exits etc with lots of data (10,000 founder led profitable businesses £0.4m to £20 EBITDA), tools and associates, including exits to 300 best of the UK Private equity, and an acquisition specialist and much more, tools and a large network of associates (revenue sharing), I invite you to join me in a growing community of CFO / CXO peers (so far 88 and growing). UK-based business advisory groups of highly experienced CFOs providing strategic advisory services to small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK. Services offered include strategic, tactical and deal structure support when acquisition, exit planning or funding (without brokers) is on the horizon or could be, SME corporate finance, fractional CFO/FD/FC services with mentoring, business and corporate financial advice, ESG reporting, Financial Governance tracking, exit planning (without brokers), and merger and acquisition support. Role Description This is a part-time remote role helping yourself and others, benefiting us all. The role involves recruiting finance leaders to our community, providing senior finance recruitment services better, and mentoring finance professionals for us all to be the best and better than lone wolves. The Fractional CFO will appointment set Founders and their boards, for offering free exit planning, finding the best buyers no cost, strategic finance advice and support to small and medium-sized enterprises. Qualifications A CFO wanting a portfolio career the best it can be close to home etc Network and influence skills - Founders, CEO, MD, HRD Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and remotely, self driven and Experience in providing finance support to SMEs is a plus Only the ambitious should apply, this will be a great journey, but lots to learn and teach etc Kind regards Paul paul at cfo-recruiters . co . uk Booking Link below h t t p s : calendly. co m/paulhowarth24/new-meeting cfo-recruiters . co . uk W h a t s A p p -
Company Description As a highly skilled portfolio CFO reporting on live Exits etc with lots of data (10,000 founder led profitable businesses £0.4m to £20 EBITDA), tools and associates, including exits to 300 best of the UK Private equity, and an acquisition specialist and much more, tools and a large network of associates (revenue sharing), I invite you to join me in a growing community of peers (so far 66 and growing). UK-based business advisory groups of highly experienced CFOs providing strategic advisory services to small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK. Services offered include strategic, tactical and deal structure support when acquisition, exit planning or funding (without brokers) is on the horizon or could be, SME corporate finance, fractional CFO/FD/FC services with mentoring, business and corporate financial advice, ESG reporting, Financial Governance tracking, exit planning (without brokers), and merger and acquisition support. Role Description This is a part-time remote role that helps you and others, benefiting us all. The role involves recruiting finance leaders to our community, providing senior finance recruitment services better, and mentoring finance professionals so that we can all be the best and better than lone wolves. The Fractional CFO will set appointments with Founders and their boards, offering free exit planning, finding the best buyers at no cost, strategic finance advice and support to small and medium-sized enterprises. Qualifications A CFO wanting a portfolio career or full time the best it can be close to home etc Network and influence skills - Founders, CEO, MD, HRD Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and remotely, self driven and Experience in providing finance support to SMEs is a plus Only the ambitious should apply, this will be a great journey, but lots to learn and teach etc Kind regards Paul paul at cfo-recruiters . co . uk Booking Link below h t t p s : calendly. co m/paulhowarth24/new-meeting cfo-recruiters . co . uk W h a t s A p p
May 12, 2026
Full time
Company Description As a highly skilled portfolio CFO reporting on live Exits etc with lots of data (10,000 founder led profitable businesses £0.4m to £20 EBITDA), tools and associates, including exits to 300 best of the UK Private equity, and an acquisition specialist and much more, tools and a large network of associates (revenue sharing), I invite you to join me in a growing community of peers (so far 66 and growing). UK-based business advisory groups of highly experienced CFOs providing strategic advisory services to small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK. Services offered include strategic, tactical and deal structure support when acquisition, exit planning or funding (without brokers) is on the horizon or could be, SME corporate finance, fractional CFO/FD/FC services with mentoring, business and corporate financial advice, ESG reporting, Financial Governance tracking, exit planning (without brokers), and merger and acquisition support. Role Description This is a part-time remote role that helps you and others, benefiting us all. The role involves recruiting finance leaders to our community, providing senior finance recruitment services better, and mentoring finance professionals so that we can all be the best and better than lone wolves. The Fractional CFO will set appointments with Founders and their boards, offering free exit planning, finding the best buyers at no cost, strategic finance advice and support to small and medium-sized enterprises. Qualifications A CFO wanting a portfolio career or full time the best it can be close to home etc Network and influence skills - Founders, CEO, MD, HRD Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and remotely, self driven and Experience in providing finance support to SMEs is a plus Only the ambitious should apply, this will be a great journey, but lots to learn and teach etc Kind regards Paul paul at cfo-recruiters . co . uk Booking Link below h t t p s : calendly. co m/paulhowarth24/new-meeting cfo-recruiters . co . uk W h a t s A p p
RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS (UK) LTD
Addlestone, Surrey
Are you an accomplished Estate Agent successfully selling property but do not feel you are being valued, developed, or paid for the value you bring to your business? If so, please take a look at our role - you will be joining an independent Agent who operate in the prestige property market and dominate their town in ADDLESTONE Surrey. They believe their success is down to their people and how they treat their customers. The Estate Agent Senior Sales Negotiator Package: Basic Salary up to £30,000pa (depending on experience) Plus commission taking your realistic on target earnings to around £55,000 pa Guaranteed commission package will be arranged for the first 3-4 months Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:30, Saturday 9am - 5pm - you are required to work some Saturdays on a rota system with a day off during the week 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Opportunity for significant career development and learn valuing and listing skills Candidate requirements: MUST have previous experience within Estate Agency Have excellent administration and organisation skills The candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated A strong team player A professional, friendly telephone manner is key The candidate will be looking for a long-term career The opportunity for progression to obtain (funded) professional qualifications. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential Responsibilities and Duties: Engage with potential buyers to ascertain their requirements Organise viewings and accompany buyers on viewings Negotiate and agree offers Enter correct details relating to properties, vendors and buyers in the Alto system. Prepare brochures with photos and excellent written descriptions. Keep records, computerised and manual, up to date and available to other members of staff (filing, associated document processing tasks, etc.). Provide excellent customer service to all parties. Provide telephone, email and office reception duties for clients contacting the business. Manage the office inbox/diary, booking viewings and valuation appointments. Conduct property viewings. Participate in the ring round for clients matched by the Alto system for properties of interest to them which are available for viewing. Ensure you are aware of the responsibilities and duties of other members of staff to provide support and assistance as business needs dictate. Complete money laundering checks for clients Involvement in managing the website/social medial profiles. Carry out ad hoc other duties as may be required from time to time If you have the current relevant experience for this role please do not hesitate , APPLY TODAY and submit your CV. Our Recruitment Solutions for Business Team are available for a confidential chat and will respond within 12-24 hours of your CV application. We guarantee complete discretion, call today and talk in confidence to one of our Property Recruitment experts. Please be advised, if you do not have the experience required in the job description your application will not be considered.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Are you an accomplished Estate Agent successfully selling property but do not feel you are being valued, developed, or paid for the value you bring to your business? If so, please take a look at our role - you will be joining an independent Agent who operate in the prestige property market and dominate their town in ADDLESTONE Surrey. They believe their success is down to their people and how they treat their customers. The Estate Agent Senior Sales Negotiator Package: Basic Salary up to £30,000pa (depending on experience) Plus commission taking your realistic on target earnings to around £55,000 pa Guaranteed commission package will be arranged for the first 3-4 months Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:30, Saturday 9am - 5pm - you are required to work some Saturdays on a rota system with a day off during the week 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Opportunity for significant career development and learn valuing and listing skills Candidate requirements: MUST have previous experience within Estate Agency Have excellent administration and organisation skills The candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated A strong team player A professional, friendly telephone manner is key The candidate will be looking for a long-term career The opportunity for progression to obtain (funded) professional qualifications. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential Responsibilities and Duties: Engage with potential buyers to ascertain their requirements Organise viewings and accompany buyers on viewings Negotiate and agree offers Enter correct details relating to properties, vendors and buyers in the Alto system. Prepare brochures with photos and excellent written descriptions. Keep records, computerised and manual, up to date and available to other members of staff (filing, associated document processing tasks, etc.). Provide excellent customer service to all parties. Provide telephone, email and office reception duties for clients contacting the business. Manage the office inbox/diary, booking viewings and valuation appointments. Conduct property viewings. Participate in the ring round for clients matched by the Alto system for properties of interest to them which are available for viewing. Ensure you are aware of the responsibilities and duties of other members of staff to provide support and assistance as business needs dictate. Complete money laundering checks for clients Involvement in managing the website/social medial profiles. Carry out ad hoc other duties as may be required from time to time If you have the current relevant experience for this role please do not hesitate , APPLY TODAY and submit your CV. Our Recruitment Solutions for Business Team are available for a confidential chat and will respond within 12-24 hours of your CV application. We guarantee complete discretion, call today and talk in confidence to one of our Property Recruitment experts. Please be advised, if you do not have the experience required in the job description your application will not be considered.
Buyer Summary We have an exciting new opportunity for a Buyer to join our team based in Leeds, with coverage across our Northeast, Yorkshire and Scotland region. In this role you will work closely with the Procurement Manager and Senior Buyers in the Engineering Division, managing procurement activities within your defined area. You will maintain a clear understanding of how the business operates, and utilise effective procurement techniques that deliver contract requirements at the lowest overall cost. Travel will be required between regions. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Comply with health and safety processes to ensure that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout all activities. Conduct supplier performance reviews, working with project teams to ensure output is recorded, feedback is provided and improvement plans are implemented Support work winning teams on assigned tenders by delivering procurement activities and advice, developing a full understanding of the work winning/procurement interface. Supported by senior buyer/procurement manager, lead project procurement activities on assigned projects to ensure key delivery dates and buying targets met. Develop a working knowledge of MEP systems, services and products, to inform effective procurement decisions. Attend regular procurement review meetings with project team, ensuring that clear procurement actions are recorded and assigned Working with senior buyer/procurement manager, develop effective procurement strategies on assigned projects. Work closely with the project teams to ensure accurate and well maintained procurement schedules are produced Produce monthly reports/data as required for feeding into procurement and contract dashboards, recording and monitoring action/improvement plans to enhance results. Attend monthly contract review meetings where required to support project teams with procurement status. Attend and contribute to post contract reviews with project teams to ensure that supply chain and procurement performance is properly reviewed, and that lessons learned are captured and disseminated throughout the division. What we're looking for : Demonstrable experience of working in an operational procurement role, ideally within an MEP/building services construction environment Good IT skills Use of procurement skills and techniques CIPS Level 4/5 would be adv Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Buyer Summary We have an exciting new opportunity for a Buyer to join our team based in Leeds, with coverage across our Northeast, Yorkshire and Scotland region. In this role you will work closely with the Procurement Manager and Senior Buyers in the Engineering Division, managing procurement activities within your defined area. You will maintain a clear understanding of how the business operates, and utilise effective procurement techniques that deliver contract requirements at the lowest overall cost. Travel will be required between regions. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Comply with health and safety processes to ensure that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout all activities. Conduct supplier performance reviews, working with project teams to ensure output is recorded, feedback is provided and improvement plans are implemented Support work winning teams on assigned tenders by delivering procurement activities and advice, developing a full understanding of the work winning/procurement interface. Supported by senior buyer/procurement manager, lead project procurement activities on assigned projects to ensure key delivery dates and buying targets met. Develop a working knowledge of MEP systems, services and products, to inform effective procurement decisions. Attend regular procurement review meetings with project team, ensuring that clear procurement actions are recorded and assigned Working with senior buyer/procurement manager, develop effective procurement strategies on assigned projects. Work closely with the project teams to ensure accurate and well maintained procurement schedules are produced Produce monthly reports/data as required for feeding into procurement and contract dashboards, recording and monitoring action/improvement plans to enhance results. Attend monthly contract review meetings where required to support project teams with procurement status. Attend and contribute to post contract reviews with project teams to ensure that supply chain and procurement performance is properly reviewed, and that lessons learned are captured and disseminated throughout the division. What we're looking for : Demonstrable experience of working in an operational procurement role, ideally within an MEP/building services construction environment Good IT skills Use of procurement skills and techniques CIPS Level 4/5 would be adv Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Hours of work: 9am 3pm Monday Thursday and 9am 1.30pm Fridays (26.5 hours per week) The Purchasing team at B. Hepworth plays a vital role in keeping our production lines moving, our customers supported, and our supply chain running smoothly. We are now seeking a Part-Time Purchasing Administrator to provide reliable, accurate administrative support across ordering, supplier communication, stock control and documentation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured work, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment. JOB FUNCTIONS • Provide day to day administrative support to the Purchasing team • Raise and track purchase orders for office and shop floor requirements • Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries • Monitor orders, update delivery information, and proactively highlight any issues or concerns • Help resolve delivery and invoice queries with Warehouse and Accounts teams • Track stock trends and support reporting on shortages, spend, and supplier performance • Assist with weekly and monthly supplier KPI reporting DUTIES INCLUDE: Provide admin support to the purchasing team. Raising and progressing purchase orders from purchase requisitions for office and shop floor re quirements. Support warehouse team by resolving delivery issues. Support accounts team by resolving any invoice queries. Compile reports on stock shortages, overdue orders and spend level Identification of production shortages from system reports. Progressing orders direct with supplier to ensure delivery on time and in line with production re quirements Update delivery information on system, and report areas of concern to purchasing manager and senior production teams. Monitoring and reporting of increases or decreases in stock demand. Generate weekly and monthy reports on supplier kpis for purchasing manager. Communication with key suppliers on delivery, quality of goods or invoice issues. Identify any improvements to purchasing function and report to buyers / purchasing manager. Report production issues and to key production team members and purchasing team. SKILLS/EXPERTISE: • Well organized, confident working with data and reports • Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable working with internal teams and suppliers • Advanced Excel skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines DESIRABLE: • Experience in purchasing, procurement, or similar administrative role • Working knowledge of SAP desirable, but training will be given. • Understanding of purchasing and supply chain processes • Knowledge of quality processes and procedure BENEFITS: • Overtime. • Workplace Pension. • 33 Days Holiday (includes Bank Holidays - Pro-rated) • Free on-site parking • EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
May 12, 2026
Full time
Hours of work: 9am 3pm Monday Thursday and 9am 1.30pm Fridays (26.5 hours per week) The Purchasing team at B. Hepworth plays a vital role in keeping our production lines moving, our customers supported, and our supply chain running smoothly. We are now seeking a Part-Time Purchasing Administrator to provide reliable, accurate administrative support across ordering, supplier communication, stock control and documentation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured work, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment. JOB FUNCTIONS • Provide day to day administrative support to the Purchasing team • Raise and track purchase orders for office and shop floor requirements • Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries • Monitor orders, update delivery information, and proactively highlight any issues or concerns • Help resolve delivery and invoice queries with Warehouse and Accounts teams • Track stock trends and support reporting on shortages, spend, and supplier performance • Assist with weekly and monthly supplier KPI reporting DUTIES INCLUDE: Provide admin support to the purchasing team. Raising and progressing purchase orders from purchase requisitions for office and shop floor re quirements. Support warehouse team by resolving delivery issues. Support accounts team by resolving any invoice queries. Compile reports on stock shortages, overdue orders and spend level Identification of production shortages from system reports. Progressing orders direct with supplier to ensure delivery on time and in line with production re quirements Update delivery information on system, and report areas of concern to purchasing manager and senior production teams. Monitoring and reporting of increases or decreases in stock demand. Generate weekly and monthy reports on supplier kpis for purchasing manager. Communication with key suppliers on delivery, quality of goods or invoice issues. Identify any improvements to purchasing function and report to buyers / purchasing manager. Report production issues and to key production team members and purchasing team. SKILLS/EXPERTISE: • Well organized, confident working with data and reports • Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable working with internal teams and suppliers • Advanced Excel skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines DESIRABLE: • Experience in purchasing, procurement, or similar administrative role • Working knowledge of SAP desirable, but training will be given. • Understanding of purchasing and supply chain processes • Knowledge of quality processes and procedure BENEFITS: • Overtime. • Workplace Pension. • 33 Days Holiday (includes Bank Holidays - Pro-rated) • Free on-site parking • EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
Group Sales Director Data, AI & Technology Consulting £100,000 - £130,000 base + uncapped OTE (c£160k-£180k year 1) London 4 days onsite This is not a "maintain the status quo" Sales Director role. We're partnering with a high-growth technology consultancy looking for a commercially aggressive, operationally excellent Group Sales Director to lead a national sales function through its next stage of growth. You'll inherit a team of high-performing Sector Directors and be expected to drive performance, sharpen go-to-market strategy, increase accountability and build a world-class enterprise sales culture. This role needs a leader who can operate at two levels: • Boardroom level with enterprise clients • In the data with the sales teams & sales managers You must be genuinely strong on sales operations, forecasting, pipeline quality, segmentation and performance management. Deep Salesforce capability is essential. The Role • Lead and develop 3 Sector Directors with c15 indirect reports • Own a significant revenue target across enterprise accounts (FS, Banking, Pub Sec, Commercial) • Drive new client acquisition strategy and sales performance • Use Salesforce and sales intelligence to improve conversion, market segmentation & ICP tracking and forecasting accuracy • Build senior C-level relationships across enterprise customers • Improve commercial rigour, pace and accountability across the function • Partner closely with executive leadership on growth strategy What We're Looking For Proven senior sales leadership experience within: • IT Consulting • Data & AI Services • Digital Transformation • Technology Services • OR adjacent sectors such as staffing, learning or human capital with a strong technology buyer network • Strong experience selling into enterprise technology stakeholders • A modern sales operator who understands metrics, dashboards, forecasting and CRM discipline • Someone commercially sharp, resilient and highly execution-focused • Experience leading senior sales teams through growth and change This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants genuine influence, visibility and ownership inside a scaling technology consultancy.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Group Sales Director Data, AI & Technology Consulting £100,000 - £130,000 base + uncapped OTE (c£160k-£180k year 1) London 4 days onsite This is not a "maintain the status quo" Sales Director role. We're partnering with a high-growth technology consultancy looking for a commercially aggressive, operationally excellent Group Sales Director to lead a national sales function through its next stage of growth. You'll inherit a team of high-performing Sector Directors and be expected to drive performance, sharpen go-to-market strategy, increase accountability and build a world-class enterprise sales culture. This role needs a leader who can operate at two levels: • Boardroom level with enterprise clients • In the data with the sales teams & sales managers You must be genuinely strong on sales operations, forecasting, pipeline quality, segmentation and performance management. Deep Salesforce capability is essential. The Role • Lead and develop 3 Sector Directors with c15 indirect reports • Own a significant revenue target across enterprise accounts (FS, Banking, Pub Sec, Commercial) • Drive new client acquisition strategy and sales performance • Use Salesforce and sales intelligence to improve conversion, market segmentation & ICP tracking and forecasting accuracy • Build senior C-level relationships across enterprise customers • Improve commercial rigour, pace and accountability across the function • Partner closely with executive leadership on growth strategy What We're Looking For Proven senior sales leadership experience within: • IT Consulting • Data & AI Services • Digital Transformation • Technology Services • OR adjacent sectors such as staffing, learning or human capital with a strong technology buyer network • Strong experience selling into enterprise technology stakeholders • A modern sales operator who understands metrics, dashboards, forecasting and CRM discipline • Someone commercially sharp, resilient and highly execution-focused • Experience leading senior sales teams through growth and change This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants genuine influence, visibility and ownership inside a scaling technology consultancy.
At we create Marketing that Moves: moves people to buy our products, builds a brand where top notch marketers trust us with their careers, and fuels growth to make the irresistible choice. As our product portfolio continues to scale across acquiring, performance, and value added services, how we take these capabilities to market becomes a critical driver of growth. We are looking for a Director of Product Marketing to lead a significant part of our product marketing organisation, covering our core product pillars: acquiring, performance, and value added services. This is a high impact leadership role for a commercially driven operator. You will shape how our products go to market, connect the dots across capabilities, and ensure we translate deep technical expertise into clear, differentiated value for enterprise merchants. Reporting into the Senior Director of Product Marketing and GTM, you will operate at the centre of Product, Commercial, and Marketing. You will set direction, raise execution standards, and ensure our narrative and go to market approach land with clarity and consistency across global markets. How You'll Make an Impact: Product Marketing Strategy: Lead the product marketing strategy across your portfolio. Set direction from positioning and messaging through to go to market execution, shaping how our products show up in the market and support measurable commercial outcomes Positioning and Narrative Leadership: Define and govern a clear messaging architecture across products and pillars. Ensure value propositions are differentiated, outcome led, and grounded in enterprise customer needs and proof points Go to Market Leadership: Lead the strategy and execution of product led GTM motions across your portfolio. Drive innovative, multi channel campaigns that connect product value to real customer outcomes and deliver measurable impact Build Innovative Product Marketing Motions: Develop repeatable, high impact product marketing approaches across channels. Continuously evolve how we bring products to market by combining creativity, data, and industry insight Team Leadership and Development: Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Marketeers aligned to our core pillars: acquiring, performance, and value added services. Raise the bar on strategic thinking, storytelling, and execution, and enable PMMs to operate as trusted partners and GTM leaders Commercial Enablement at Scale: Partner with Commercial Enablement to build and run a high impact collateral ecosystem. Translate product strategy into clear, credible narratives backed by strong proof points, enabling confident and consistent enterprise selling Own Ways of Working and Execution Standards: Define and improve product marketing processes to ensure clarity, consistency, and scalability. Inform operating rhythm, align priorities to company objectives, and create an environment for high performance Operational Excellence and Performance Management: Own how success is defined and measured. Track adoption, pipeline influence, and GTM effectiveness. Use insight to identify opportunities, optimise performance, and guide prioritisation What We're Looking For: Enterprise Product Marketing Leadership: Proven experience leading product marketing across complex portfolios, shaping how products are positioned, packaged, and taken to market Commercially Driven Operator: Strong commercial instinct with the ability to connect product marketing to pipeline, conversion, and growth. Focused on outcomes over outputs Go to Market Expertise: Track record of defining and executing go to market strategies that drive launches, adoption, and expansion across regions and teams Positioning and Narrative Authority: Deep experience crafting messaging that turns complex capabilities into clear, differentiated, and outcome led value for senior buyers Experience Driving Multi Channel Campaigns: Proven ability to lead integrated product marketing initiatives across channels, combining storytelling, data, and distribution to drive impact Commercial Collateral Ecosystem Excellence: Experience building and scaling a collateral ecosystem designed for consistency, reuse, and commercial effectiveness People Leadership: Experience leading, growing, and developing high performing teams, raising standards and building strong product and commercial partnerships Metrics Led Decision Making: Comfortable defining success metrics and using adoption, pipeline, and win rate insight to guide prioritisation and improvement Strategic Operator: Able to move between long term strategy and hands on delivery, building repeatable systems rather than one off outputs Stakeholder Leadership: Exceptional communicator with the ability to work effectively with senior product, commercial and marketing leaders. Able to align priorities, shape direction, and drive decisions in complex environments Builder's Mindset: Energised by scale and ambiguity, focusing on building structure, standards, and ways of working that endure Benefits: Hybrid working model - three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.
May 12, 2026
Full time
At we create Marketing that Moves: moves people to buy our products, builds a brand where top notch marketers trust us with their careers, and fuels growth to make the irresistible choice. As our product portfolio continues to scale across acquiring, performance, and value added services, how we take these capabilities to market becomes a critical driver of growth. We are looking for a Director of Product Marketing to lead a significant part of our product marketing organisation, covering our core product pillars: acquiring, performance, and value added services. This is a high impact leadership role for a commercially driven operator. You will shape how our products go to market, connect the dots across capabilities, and ensure we translate deep technical expertise into clear, differentiated value for enterprise merchants. Reporting into the Senior Director of Product Marketing and GTM, you will operate at the centre of Product, Commercial, and Marketing. You will set direction, raise execution standards, and ensure our narrative and go to market approach land with clarity and consistency across global markets. How You'll Make an Impact: Product Marketing Strategy: Lead the product marketing strategy across your portfolio. Set direction from positioning and messaging through to go to market execution, shaping how our products show up in the market and support measurable commercial outcomes Positioning and Narrative Leadership: Define and govern a clear messaging architecture across products and pillars. Ensure value propositions are differentiated, outcome led, and grounded in enterprise customer needs and proof points Go to Market Leadership: Lead the strategy and execution of product led GTM motions across your portfolio. Drive innovative, multi channel campaigns that connect product value to real customer outcomes and deliver measurable impact Build Innovative Product Marketing Motions: Develop repeatable, high impact product marketing approaches across channels. Continuously evolve how we bring products to market by combining creativity, data, and industry insight Team Leadership and Development: Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Marketeers aligned to our core pillars: acquiring, performance, and value added services. Raise the bar on strategic thinking, storytelling, and execution, and enable PMMs to operate as trusted partners and GTM leaders Commercial Enablement at Scale: Partner with Commercial Enablement to build and run a high impact collateral ecosystem. Translate product strategy into clear, credible narratives backed by strong proof points, enabling confident and consistent enterprise selling Own Ways of Working and Execution Standards: Define and improve product marketing processes to ensure clarity, consistency, and scalability. Inform operating rhythm, align priorities to company objectives, and create an environment for high performance Operational Excellence and Performance Management: Own how success is defined and measured. Track adoption, pipeline influence, and GTM effectiveness. Use insight to identify opportunities, optimise performance, and guide prioritisation What We're Looking For: Enterprise Product Marketing Leadership: Proven experience leading product marketing across complex portfolios, shaping how products are positioned, packaged, and taken to market Commercially Driven Operator: Strong commercial instinct with the ability to connect product marketing to pipeline, conversion, and growth. Focused on outcomes over outputs Go to Market Expertise: Track record of defining and executing go to market strategies that drive launches, adoption, and expansion across regions and teams Positioning and Narrative Authority: Deep experience crafting messaging that turns complex capabilities into clear, differentiated, and outcome led value for senior buyers Experience Driving Multi Channel Campaigns: Proven ability to lead integrated product marketing initiatives across channels, combining storytelling, data, and distribution to drive impact Commercial Collateral Ecosystem Excellence: Experience building and scaling a collateral ecosystem designed for consistency, reuse, and commercial effectiveness People Leadership: Experience leading, growing, and developing high performing teams, raising standards and building strong product and commercial partnerships Metrics Led Decision Making: Comfortable defining success metrics and using adoption, pipeline, and win rate insight to guide prioritisation and improvement Strategic Operator: Able to move between long term strategy and hands on delivery, building repeatable systems rather than one off outputs Stakeholder Leadership: Exceptional communicator with the ability to work effectively with senior product, commercial and marketing leaders. Able to align priorities, shape direction, and drive decisions in complex environments Builder's Mindset: Energised by scale and ambiguity, focusing on building structure, standards, and ways of working that endure Benefits: Hybrid working model - three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.
Taylor Made Recruitment
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Senior Commercial Manager (Construction) Location: Gloucestershire Salary: Competitive + Benefits Are you ready to take on an exciting leadership opportunity with an SME that boasts a huge industry presence? If you are an experienced Senior Commercial Manager with a passion for driving success, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Working as part of a close-knit team of 8, including Buyers, Quantity Surveyors, and Commercial Leads, you will lead a team of 5 direct reports, all with substantial commercial management experience and a background in the commercial construction industry. This is a hands-on role, and the successful candidate must have experience in managing complex, large commercial projects, along with a thorough understanding of NEC4 contracts. Key Responsibilities: Manage costs and risks on critical projects to ensure compliance with NEC4 contract requirements. Lead and motivate a team of Quantity Surveyors and Buyers, fostering development and optimising performance. Review tenders, manage variations, and ensure strict contract compliance. Monitor project costs, oversee payment processes, and undertake site visits to assess progress. Take the Commercial Lead role on major technical infrastructure projects, liaising with key stakeholders. Manage sub-contractor and client relationships, ensuring efficient project delivery. Develop cost templates, monitor cost movements, and update estimating templates. Collaborate with the Head of Commercial to implement process improvements. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in managing commercial operations, particularly within the construction industry (essential). In-depth knowledge of NEC4 contracts and commercial management practices. Strong leadership abilities and experience managing a team. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the gravitas to engage with clients confidently. A proactive approach to managing risks and identifying opportunities for improvement. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a company that prides itself on delivering excellence in all that they do. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Commercial and will be seen as a key member of the team - their right-hand person!. If you have a commercial mindset and enjoy managing large-scale technical construction projects, while making a real impact within a dynamic team, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your commercial management career! Please note: Unfortunately only candidates with prior experience in commercial construction management and NEC4 contracts will be considered. This role will be office based with occasional site visits and meetings at various sites - this is not a WFH role. To ensure that your application receives the fullest possible attention, it is essential that you consider carefully the role that you are applying for, please ensure that your CV contains all relevant information about yourself in relation to the specific role advertised. This is important as in the present economic climate, we are receiving huge amounts of applications and thus it will help your application if your CV and covering letter state all relevant information clearly. Due to this unprecedented increase in applications, we are unfortunately unable to respond to each application personally (which would normally be our preferred method of communication). Hence, if you do not hear from us within one week, we regret you must conclude on this occasion your application for this role has been unsuccessful, we will, however, keep your details for any future opportunities that we may deem you suitable for. As a Recruitment Consultancy you will be required to attend a "virtual meeting" with one of our Consultants prior to your details being submitted to our Clients. Taylor Made Recruitment Services are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all areas of society.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Senior Commercial Manager (Construction) Location: Gloucestershire Salary: Competitive + Benefits Are you ready to take on an exciting leadership opportunity with an SME that boasts a huge industry presence? If you are an experienced Senior Commercial Manager with a passion for driving success, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Working as part of a close-knit team of 8, including Buyers, Quantity Surveyors, and Commercial Leads, you will lead a team of 5 direct reports, all with substantial commercial management experience and a background in the commercial construction industry. This is a hands-on role, and the successful candidate must have experience in managing complex, large commercial projects, along with a thorough understanding of NEC4 contracts. Key Responsibilities: Manage costs and risks on critical projects to ensure compliance with NEC4 contract requirements. Lead and motivate a team of Quantity Surveyors and Buyers, fostering development and optimising performance. Review tenders, manage variations, and ensure strict contract compliance. Monitor project costs, oversee payment processes, and undertake site visits to assess progress. Take the Commercial Lead role on major technical infrastructure projects, liaising with key stakeholders. Manage sub-contractor and client relationships, ensuring efficient project delivery. Develop cost templates, monitor cost movements, and update estimating templates. Collaborate with the Head of Commercial to implement process improvements. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in managing commercial operations, particularly within the construction industry (essential). In-depth knowledge of NEC4 contracts and commercial management practices. Strong leadership abilities and experience managing a team. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the gravitas to engage with clients confidently. A proactive approach to managing risks and identifying opportunities for improvement. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a company that prides itself on delivering excellence in all that they do. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Commercial and will be seen as a key member of the team - their right-hand person!. If you have a commercial mindset and enjoy managing large-scale technical construction projects, while making a real impact within a dynamic team, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your commercial management career! Please note: Unfortunately only candidates with prior experience in commercial construction management and NEC4 contracts will be considered. This role will be office based with occasional site visits and meetings at various sites - this is not a WFH role. To ensure that your application receives the fullest possible attention, it is essential that you consider carefully the role that you are applying for, please ensure that your CV contains all relevant information about yourself in relation to the specific role advertised. This is important as in the present economic climate, we are receiving huge amounts of applications and thus it will help your application if your CV and covering letter state all relevant information clearly. Due to this unprecedented increase in applications, we are unfortunately unable to respond to each application personally (which would normally be our preferred method of communication). Hence, if you do not hear from us within one week, we regret you must conclude on this occasion your application for this role has been unsuccessful, we will, however, keep your details for any future opportunities that we may deem you suitable for. As a Recruitment Consultancy you will be required to attend a "virtual meeting" with one of our Consultants prior to your details being submitted to our Clients. Taylor Made Recruitment Services are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all areas of society.
Senior Global Brand & Innovation Manager - £80K + Great Benefits - Hybrid (London) - Consumer Goods I am working with an absolute favourite consumer brand of mine (a frequent buyer of these throughout my life!) As a global brand, they are shaping the way in the market of healthcare products. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you to bring your ideas to the table, influence the brand, and take full ownership, then this is the role for you! Key Responsibilities within the role: Develop the innovation pipeline for the brand Expand global marketing selling decks, NPD proposals, and marketing toolkits Work with the wider brand team to develop the brand strategy Create compelling and crisp digital-first global brand communications Collaborate with local marketing teams to evaluate brand performance Take ownership of the global A&P budget - make sure all is maximised and strong ROI Skills & Experience Needed: Strong blend of both Brand and Innovation (concept to execution) Looking for consumer facing wellness brand experience Experience across a global scale - local would be advantageous Looking for someone from a consumer good background (eg retail, healthcare etc) Excellent communication and leadership skills Looking for someone with a strong personal passion for healthcare *Rates depend on experience and client requirements
May 12, 2026
Full time
Senior Global Brand & Innovation Manager - £80K + Great Benefits - Hybrid (London) - Consumer Goods I am working with an absolute favourite consumer brand of mine (a frequent buyer of these throughout my life!) As a global brand, they are shaping the way in the market of healthcare products. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you to bring your ideas to the table, influence the brand, and take full ownership, then this is the role for you! Key Responsibilities within the role: Develop the innovation pipeline for the brand Expand global marketing selling decks, NPD proposals, and marketing toolkits Work with the wider brand team to develop the brand strategy Create compelling and crisp digital-first global brand communications Collaborate with local marketing teams to evaluate brand performance Take ownership of the global A&P budget - make sure all is maximised and strong ROI Skills & Experience Needed: Strong blend of both Brand and Innovation (concept to execution) Looking for consumer facing wellness brand experience Experience across a global scale - local would be advantageous Looking for someone from a consumer good background (eg retail, healthcare etc) Excellent communication and leadership skills Looking for someone with a strong personal passion for healthcare *Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Interim CapEx Buyer - 6-9 Month Assignment £500-£600 per day 6-9 months South Wales Reed Procurement are supporting an organisation in South Wales that is seeking an experienced Interim CapEx Buyer to support a significant programme of capital investment. This is a high-impact interim assignment, suited to a CapEx specialist who is confident operating in complex environments and engaging with senior technical and commercial stakeholders. You'll play a key role in managing and delivering capital procurement activity, ensuring robust commercial outcomes, strong contract governance, and value for money across a diverse CapEx portfolio. The role Leading procurement activity across a range of capital projects Developing and negotiating commercial terms, pricing structures, and contractual positions Supporting the development and evaluation of tenders, including commercial and cost-model assessments Negotiating and agreeing contract terms in line with internal governance and procurement policy Advising stakeholders on cost methodologies, risk allocation, and commercial strategy Managing supplier negotiations and supporting contract award recommendations Ensuring compliance with procurement processes, approvals, and audit requirements About you Proven experience as a CapEx Buyer or Capital Procurement Specialist Strong background negotiating commercial terms and contracts Confident understanding and assessment of cost models, pricing structures, and cost methodologies Comfortable working closely with Engineering, Projects, and Finance teams Able to operate autonomously, manage competing priorities, and deliver at pace Experience within manufacturing, utilities, energy, infrastructure, or regulated environments is highly desirable What's on offer £500-£600 per day (depending on experience) 6-9 month interim assignment with immediate impact Opportunity to work on significant capital investment projects If you're an experienced CapEx procurement professional looking for a well-scoped interim assignment with strong stakeholder exposure and meaningful project work, this is an excellent opportunity. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
May 12, 2026
Seasonal
Interim CapEx Buyer - 6-9 Month Assignment £500-£600 per day 6-9 months South Wales Reed Procurement are supporting an organisation in South Wales that is seeking an experienced Interim CapEx Buyer to support a significant programme of capital investment. This is a high-impact interim assignment, suited to a CapEx specialist who is confident operating in complex environments and engaging with senior technical and commercial stakeholders. You'll play a key role in managing and delivering capital procurement activity, ensuring robust commercial outcomes, strong contract governance, and value for money across a diverse CapEx portfolio. The role Leading procurement activity across a range of capital projects Developing and negotiating commercial terms, pricing structures, and contractual positions Supporting the development and evaluation of tenders, including commercial and cost-model assessments Negotiating and agreeing contract terms in line with internal governance and procurement policy Advising stakeholders on cost methodologies, risk allocation, and commercial strategy Managing supplier negotiations and supporting contract award recommendations Ensuring compliance with procurement processes, approvals, and audit requirements About you Proven experience as a CapEx Buyer or Capital Procurement Specialist Strong background negotiating commercial terms and contracts Confident understanding and assessment of cost models, pricing structures, and cost methodologies Comfortable working closely with Engineering, Projects, and Finance teams Able to operate autonomously, manage competing priorities, and deliver at pace Experience within manufacturing, utilities, energy, infrastructure, or regulated environments is highly desirable What's on offer £500-£600 per day (depending on experience) 6-9 month interim assignment with immediate impact Opportunity to work on significant capital investment projects If you're an experienced CapEx procurement professional looking for a well-scoped interim assignment with strong stakeholder exposure and meaningful project work, this is an excellent opportunity. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Buyer - Space & Aerospace Procurement Location: StevenageContract: Contract until November 2026 (with potential extension) Working Pattern: 37 per week over 4.5 days, worked flexibly between 7am-7pm Pay Rate:£26.00 per hour (Umbrella) / £19.43 per hour (PAYE) Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client)IR35: Inside IR35 Our client, a leading organisation within the aerospace and defence sector, is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their Procurement team in Stevenage. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex space structures assemblies within a highly technical, fast-paced environment. The Role As Buyer, you'll play a key role in managing supplier relationships and driving commercial performance across the supply chain. You'll negotiate contracts, manage risks, and ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and on-time delivery. Key Responsibilities Negotiate new supplier contracts and amendments Manage supplier contracts, claims, and commercial reviews Retender contracts ahead of expiry or price validity end dates Monitor supplier financial health and implement mitigation actions Ensure accuracy and compliance with commercial terms & conditions Lead continuous improvement initiatives across cost, quality, and delivery Prepare and attend strategic alignment meetings with major suppliers Identify and promote innovative supplier solutions Manage supplier-related risks including financial, strategic, and monopoly risks Skills & Experience Essential: Proven procurement or buying experience Experience working in a multi-functional environment Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including at senior levels Desirable: Commercial, contractual, or financial knowledge Experience within aerospace or defence environments If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
May 11, 2026
Contractor
Buyer - Space & Aerospace Procurement Location: StevenageContract: Contract until November 2026 (with potential extension) Working Pattern: 37 per week over 4.5 days, worked flexibly between 7am-7pm Pay Rate:£26.00 per hour (Umbrella) / £19.43 per hour (PAYE) Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client)IR35: Inside IR35 Our client, a leading organisation within the aerospace and defence sector, is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their Procurement team in Stevenage. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex space structures assemblies within a highly technical, fast-paced environment. The Role As Buyer, you'll play a key role in managing supplier relationships and driving commercial performance across the supply chain. You'll negotiate contracts, manage risks, and ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and on-time delivery. Key Responsibilities Negotiate new supplier contracts and amendments Manage supplier contracts, claims, and commercial reviews Retender contracts ahead of expiry or price validity end dates Monitor supplier financial health and implement mitigation actions Ensure accuracy and compliance with commercial terms & conditions Lead continuous improvement initiatives across cost, quality, and delivery Prepare and attend strategic alignment meetings with major suppliers Identify and promote innovative supplier solutions Manage supplier-related risks including financial, strategic, and monopoly risks Skills & Experience Essential: Proven procurement or buying experience Experience working in a multi-functional environment Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including at senior levels Desirable: Commercial, contractual, or financial knowledge Experience within aerospace or defence environments If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
Buyer Stevenage 6-month Contract - Hybrid £26.00 per hour - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join a global leader in aerospace innovation. The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the commercial competitiveness, quality, and delivery performance of our supply chain. The Role: Negotiate new contracts and contract amendments with suppliers or prospects. 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. Gather & promote best innovative solutions from suppliers Manage risks related to suppliersand define appropriate mitigation actions. Requirements: 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. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
May 11, 2026
Contractor
Buyer Stevenage 6-month Contract - Hybrid £26.00 per hour - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join a global leader in aerospace innovation. The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the commercial competitiveness, quality, and delivery performance of our supply chain. The Role: Negotiate new contracts and contract amendments with suppliers or prospects. 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. Gather & promote best innovative solutions from suppliers Manage risks related to suppliersand define appropriate mitigation actions. Requirements: 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. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Senior Project Buyer - M&E (Rail & Infrastructure) Location: London / Site (3 days per week) Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 This is an opportunity to step into a pivotal procurement role supporting major rail and infrastructure programmes, working for a specialist subcontractor delivering into Tier 1 clients/programmes. If you have a strong background in M&E / MEP procurement and enjoy operating at the sharp end of complex projects, this role offers real ownership, pace, and influence. You will be directly supporting the delivery of high-value packages where procurement performance has a measurable impact on project success. The Role You will take the lead on procurement across mechanical and electrical packages, ensuring materials, subcontractors, and suppliers are in place to meet demanding programme and commercial targets. Working closely with project and commercial teams, you will play a key role in driving value, managing risk, and keeping delivery on track. Key responsibilities include: Leading end-to-end procurement of M&E packages across live rail and infrastructure projects Managing and developing relationships with key suppliers and specialist subcontractors Negotiating competitive commercial terms and securing best value for projects Supporting delivery teams with procurement strategy, planning, and cost control Monitoring supply chain performance and resolving issues to avoid programme delays Managing variations and ensuring purchase orders reflect live project changes Ensuring procurement processes are structured, efficient, and aligned to project needs Working closely with Tier 1 contractors and internal stakeholders to maintain alignment Identifying opportunities for cost savings and continuous improvement What we're looking for Experience as a Senior Buyer within M&E / MEP in rail or infrastructure environments Background working for a subcontractor or delivering into Tier 1 contractors Strong supplier network across M&E or infrastructure supply chains Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills Experience working in fast-paced, project-driven environments Ability to manage multiple packages and competing deadlines Strong stakeholder management and communication skills A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on delivery This role offers the chance to work on high-profile infrastructure programmes, with real visibility across projects and the opportunity to influence outcomes through strong procurement leadership. If you enjoy working at pace, building supplier relationships, and being close to delivery, this is a role where you can make a tangible impact.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Senior Project Buyer - M&E (Rail & Infrastructure) Location: London / Site (3 days per week) Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 This is an opportunity to step into a pivotal procurement role supporting major rail and infrastructure programmes, working for a specialist subcontractor delivering into Tier 1 clients/programmes. If you have a strong background in M&E / MEP procurement and enjoy operating at the sharp end of complex projects, this role offers real ownership, pace, and influence. You will be directly supporting the delivery of high-value packages where procurement performance has a measurable impact on project success. The Role You will take the lead on procurement across mechanical and electrical packages, ensuring materials, subcontractors, and suppliers are in place to meet demanding programme and commercial targets. Working closely with project and commercial teams, you will play a key role in driving value, managing risk, and keeping delivery on track. Key responsibilities include: Leading end-to-end procurement of M&E packages across live rail and infrastructure projects Managing and developing relationships with key suppliers and specialist subcontractors Negotiating competitive commercial terms and securing best value for projects Supporting delivery teams with procurement strategy, planning, and cost control Monitoring supply chain performance and resolving issues to avoid programme delays Managing variations and ensuring purchase orders reflect live project changes Ensuring procurement processes are structured, efficient, and aligned to project needs Working closely with Tier 1 contractors and internal stakeholders to maintain alignment Identifying opportunities for cost savings and continuous improvement What we're looking for Experience as a Senior Buyer within M&E / MEP in rail or infrastructure environments Background working for a subcontractor or delivering into Tier 1 contractors Strong supplier network across M&E or infrastructure supply chains Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills Experience working in fast-paced, project-driven environments Ability to manage multiple packages and competing deadlines Strong stakeholder management and communication skills A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on delivery This role offers the chance to work on high-profile infrastructure programmes, with real visibility across projects and the opportunity to influence outcomes through strong procurement leadership. If you enjoy working at pace, building supplier relationships, and being close to delivery, this is a role where you can make a tangible impact.
Job Title: Senior Reporter - Mortgage Strategy & Specialist Lending Solutions Location: Central London / Home Working (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full-time About AE3 AE3 Media 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, AE3 Media'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 AE3 Media'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.
May 11, 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 AE3 AE3 Media 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, AE3 Media'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 AE3 Media'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.
We are seeking a highly capable Senior Buyer to join a dynamic and fast-moving manufacturing organisation. This role is pivotal in ensuring material availability, driving supplier performance, supporting multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, and continually improving cost, quality, and delivery performance. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, can manage competing priorities, and excels in building strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Supplier Management Manage the end-to-end procurement of direct and indirect materials to ensure operational continuity. Develop and maintain robust relationships with existing and new suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance. Lead supplier performance reviews, setting KPIs for OTIF, quality, cost reduction, and service levels. Identify and mitigate supply risks, implementing contingency plans as required. Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term commercial arrangements. NPI & Project Management Act as the purchasing lead for multiple NPI and engineering change projects, ensuring component readiness for prototype, pre-production, and full production phases. Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to source new components, obtain quotations, and evaluate technical feasibility. Track project timelines, ensuring procurement deliverables are met in line with overall project milestones. Drive cost optimisation for new projects without compromising quality or lead times. Operational Excellence Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain functions. Drive measurable improvement in supplier OTIF performance, working cross-functionally to resolve delivery issues and root causes. Maintain accurate purchasing data including lead times, MOQ, pricing, and supplier performance metrics. Ensure compliance with internal policies, processes, and audit requirements. Problem Solving & Pressure Management Respond quickly to production shortages, quality issues, or unexpected supplier constraints. Demonstrate resilience in high-pressure situations-balancing short-term operational needs with long-term supply chain improvements. Manage conflicting tasks and priorities effectively, ensuring key deliverables are met on time. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Senior Buyer, Buyer, or Procurement Specialist within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (automotive, aerospace, FMCG, engineering, or similar). Strong background in managing multiple NPI projects simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to operate under pressure with tight deadlines and shifting priorities. Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills. Experience driving improvements in supplier OTIF, cost reduction initiatives, and supply chain performance. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs (desirable). Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and strong analytical/reporting capabilities. CIPS qualification or working towards it (beneficial). Personal Attributes Highly organised with strong project management capability. Confident decision-maker with a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Resilient, adaptable, and able to perform in a high-demand environment. Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
May 11, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a highly capable Senior Buyer to join a dynamic and fast-moving manufacturing organisation. This role is pivotal in ensuring material availability, driving supplier performance, supporting multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, and continually improving cost, quality, and delivery performance. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, can manage competing priorities, and excels in building strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Supplier Management Manage the end-to-end procurement of direct and indirect materials to ensure operational continuity. Develop and maintain robust relationships with existing and new suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance. Lead supplier performance reviews, setting KPIs for OTIF, quality, cost reduction, and service levels. Identify and mitigate supply risks, implementing contingency plans as required. Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term commercial arrangements. NPI & Project Management Act as the purchasing lead for multiple NPI and engineering change projects, ensuring component readiness for prototype, pre-production, and full production phases. Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to source new components, obtain quotations, and evaluate technical feasibility. Track project timelines, ensuring procurement deliverables are met in line with overall project milestones. Drive cost optimisation for new projects without compromising quality or lead times. Operational Excellence Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain functions. Drive measurable improvement in supplier OTIF performance, working cross-functionally to resolve delivery issues and root causes. Maintain accurate purchasing data including lead times, MOQ, pricing, and supplier performance metrics. Ensure compliance with internal policies, processes, and audit requirements. Problem Solving & Pressure Management Respond quickly to production shortages, quality issues, or unexpected supplier constraints. Demonstrate resilience in high-pressure situations-balancing short-term operational needs with long-term supply chain improvements. Manage conflicting tasks and priorities effectively, ensuring key deliverables are met on time. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Senior Buyer, Buyer, or Procurement Specialist within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (automotive, aerospace, FMCG, engineering, or similar). Strong background in managing multiple NPI projects simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to operate under pressure with tight deadlines and shifting priorities. Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills. Experience driving improvements in supplier OTIF, cost reduction initiatives, and supply chain performance. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs (desirable). Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and strong analytical/reporting capabilities. CIPS qualification or working towards it (beneficial). Personal Attributes Highly organised with strong project management capability. Confident decision-maker with a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Resilient, adaptable, and able to perform in a high-demand environment. Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Looking to take ownership in a role where your decisions genuinely impact operations, cost efficiency and supplier performance? We have an exciting opportunity to join our client, an established and growing B2B organisation who are a leader in their industry. They are looking for a Senior Buyer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a commercially focused role where you will play a key part in driving supplier performance, managing stock effectively, and supporting a high-performing supply chain function. As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities and working with internal teams and global suppliers to keep operations running smoothly while identifying opportunities for improvement. Benefits for a Senior Buyer: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + birthday off EAP Medicash plan after probation Death in service x 2 Free parking onsite Key Responsibilities for a Senior Buyer: Day to day management of the team, reporting into the Head of Procurement Manage purchasing processes from requisition through to delivery Monitor stock levels and order in line with MRP and demand forecasts Source products for customer orders, ensuring competitive pricing and lead times Build and maintain strong relationships with UK and international suppliers Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings Evaluate supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery Support inventory management and demand planning Identify and implement process improvements Essential Skills for a Senior Buyer: Experience with price negotiation and supplier management Experience sourcing from international suppliers (China, India, Turkey, Europe) would be beneficial Experience managing supplier relationships and contracts Highly organised with strong analytical skills If you feel you can be a good fit for this role, then please apply now!
May 11, 2026
Full time
Looking to take ownership in a role where your decisions genuinely impact operations, cost efficiency and supplier performance? We have an exciting opportunity to join our client, an established and growing B2B organisation who are a leader in their industry. They are looking for a Senior Buyer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a commercially focused role where you will play a key part in driving supplier performance, managing stock effectively, and supporting a high-performing supply chain function. As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities and working with internal teams and global suppliers to keep operations running smoothly while identifying opportunities for improvement. Benefits for a Senior Buyer: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + birthday off EAP Medicash plan after probation Death in service x 2 Free parking onsite Key Responsibilities for a Senior Buyer: Day to day management of the team, reporting into the Head of Procurement Manage purchasing processes from requisition through to delivery Monitor stock levels and order in line with MRP and demand forecasts Source products for customer orders, ensuring competitive pricing and lead times Build and maintain strong relationships with UK and international suppliers Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings Evaluate supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery Support inventory management and demand planning Identify and implement process improvements Essential Skills for a Senior Buyer: Experience with price negotiation and supplier management Experience sourcing from international suppliers (China, India, Turkey, Europe) would be beneficial Experience managing supplier relationships and contracts Highly organised with strong analytical skills If you feel you can be a good fit for this role, then please apply now!