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Buyer Enfield Hybrid £40,000 - £50,000 DOE + Benefits Are you a commercially focused Buyer with a passion for product sourcing, supplier management and category development? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can influence product strategy, support sustainability initiatives, and drive commercial performance? If so, we'd love to hear from you. This opportunity will focus on supporting a broad portfolio of non-food disposable and packaging-related products, helping to optimise product ranges, improve margins, and strengthen supplier partnerships across a growing business. What You'll Be Doing Supporting end-to-end procurement and sourcing activity across assigned product categories Managing supplier communication including pricing, product information, innovation and new product development Supporting sourcing and re-sourcing projects through benchmarking, quotation analysis and product testing Assisting with category management initiatives including SKU rationalisation, range optimisation and stock reviews Producing and analysing product and category performance reports to identify trends, risks and opportunities Supporting tender activity, pricing exercises and customer proposals with accurate market and supplier data Building strong working relationships with suppliers, sales teams, operations and wider procurement stakeholders Monitoring supplier performance and supporting service and compliance standards Identifying opportunities for cost savings, margin improvement and product innovation Supporting sustainability initiatives through improved product and packaging solutions What We're Looking For Previous experience within a buying, procurement or category management role Experience within FMCG, non-food, packaging or B2B distribution environments would be advantageous Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability Excellent communication and relationship-building skill A highly organised and methodical approach with strong attention to detail Confident using Microsoft Excel and analysing product or pricing data Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams A proactive mindset with an interest in sustainability and continuous improvement What's In It For You? Hybrid working opportunities Competitive benefits package including holiday allowance, pension and employee benefits Exposure to a varied and commercially focused product portfolio Long-term development opportunities within a supportive and collaborative culture About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading specialist recruitment consultancy, providing tailored recruitment solutions across procurement, supply chain, logistics and operations. We are managing this opportunity on a confidential basis for our client. Apply today to find out more.

Job Title: Inside Sales and Operations Executive Location: Leicester Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 28,000 per annum Working Pattern: Full Time Join Our Clients Team! Are you ready to embark on an exciting sales journey in the packaging industry supporting some well-known brands? Our client is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Inside Sales Operations Executive who is ready to make a real impact! This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while being at the heart of a growing company! What You'll Do: As an Inside Sales and Operations Executive, you will play a vital role in driving new business and providing operational support. Your responsibilities will include: Sales Activities (60% of your time): - Prospecting and cold calling to identify and nurture new business opportunities. - Building and managing a pipeline of entry-level accounts. - Conducting customer-facing conversations from first contact to order. - Quoting, negotiating, and managing accounts to ensure customer satisfaction. Operations Support (40% of your time): - Coordinating order acknowledgments and delivery notifications. - Updating CRM and Warehouse system with precise order and delivery status. - Assisting the Sales Ops team with administrative tasks as needed. What We're Looking For: We need someone who is: Commercially Savvy: Capable of engaging confidently with buyers from day one. Resilient and Driven: Excited about cold calling and prospecting. Organised: Able to juggle multiple accounts and administrative tasks. Experienced: Were looking for some experience in sales support or account management. Perks of Joining Us: Competitive Salary: Starting at 28,000 per annum. Commission Scheme: Unlock your earning potential with performance-based rewards. Free Parking: Enjoy the convenience of parking without the hassle. Career Growth: This is a launchpad role with opportunities for advancement. Success Looks Like: Months 1-3: You'll be fully integrated, making outbound calls, building a prospect list, and confidently supporting the ops team. Months 3-6: You'll start winning new accounts and managing customer queries with ease. Months 6-12: You'll have a portfolio of repeat business and demonstrate the ability to manage your workload across both sales and operations. Why Join Our Client? You'll be part of a small, dedicated team that values your growth, creativity, and success. If you're looking for a role where you can thrive and develop your skills in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you! Ready to Take the Next Step? If this sounds like your next career move, don't hesitate! Apply today to become a part of an exciting journey. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Junior Buyer Location: Manchester (southwest) Working Pattern: Onsite, Monday to Friday Salary: Up to 35,000 + benefits The Opportunity We're supporting a fast-growing manufacturing business to recruit a Junior Buyer into a brand new role created through continued expansion within their FMCG division. Based at a newly developed manufacturing facility, this is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their procurement or supply chain career to gain hands-on exposure within a busy FMCG environment. Working closely with the Purchasing Manager and wider operations team, you'll support the sourcing of raw materials and packaging while helping ensure production runs smoothly across day-to-day activity and new product launches. This role would suit someone organised, proactive, and eager to develop within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Source and purchase materials in line with production requirements Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently Support sourcing activities and supplier evaluations Maintain supplier databases, records, and purchasing information Assist with cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives Work collaboratively with operations, production, and supply chain teams Support new product launches and ongoing production activity Provide day-to-day support to the Purchasing Manager What We're Looking For Some experience within a buying, purchasing, or supply chain role would be ideal Strong organisational and time management skills Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Good communication skills and willingness to learn Proactive attitude with strong attention to detail Interest in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain Additional Information Onsite role, Monday to Friday Initial training hours 08:30-16:30 Longer-term flexibility around start/finish times between 07:00-17:00 Brand new position due to growth Supportive team environment with strong exposure across procurement and operations Benefits 22 days holiday increasing to 24 after 2 years + bank holidays + birthday off Pension (3% employee / 5% employer) Why Join? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing FMCG business investing heavily into its manufacturing and supply chain operations. You'll gain broad exposure across purchasing and operations, work within a supportive team, and have genuine opportunity to develop your career within procurement and supply chain.

We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Senior Account Manager to join a fast-growing business within the consumer products sector. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on, commercially driven environment and enjoys building strong relationships with major retail customers while keeping a close eye on delivery, forecasting and service quality. This is not a traditional role. Our client needs someone who is fully immersed in the detail, highly responsive, and able to work at pace with demanding customers who expect quick turnaround and a consistently high level of service. If you are someone who can balance commercial thinking with strong organisation, problem-solving and urgency, this could be an excellent next move. You will have held similar Senior Account Management roles in consumer, FMCG and own-label environments with a typical emphasise on buyer relationships, forecasting, cross-functional delivery and private label experience. Senior Account Manager Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE Location: Outskirts of Redhill (must be a driver due to rural location) Benefits include: Onsite parking, Fuel card, Many retailer discounts to Gym/fitness wellbeing benefits (and more - lots more) via Zhoosh, Free financial advice, Cocktail Friday, 2 Social events a year with lots of team socials throughout the year. The Role The Senior Account Manager will take ownership of key strategic accounts, working closely with customers and internal teams to ensure expectations are met and often exceeded. The role will involve managing critical paths, forecasting, packaging and labelling requirements, testing and certifications, and making sure every detail is handled accurately and on time. Responsibilities: Manage key and strategic accounts with a strong commercial focus. Build and maintain trusted relationships with major customers and buyers. Understand each account in depth to anticipate needs and solve problems quickly. Attend customer meetings and represent the business with confidence. Work closely with internal teams to ensure orders are delivered accurately and on time. Oversee labelling, packaging, testing, certification and compliance requirements. Manage critical paths and ensure key dates are met. Lead forecasting and ensure account requirements are communicated clearly. Support and mentor the sales support team where required. Help drive service standards across a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Be open to occasional domestic and international travel. About You This is a highly visible position, so you will need to be confident representing the business professionally, building trusted relationships at senior level, and working collaboratively across functions including buying, design, NPD, logistics, QC, warehousing and finance. Proven experience in a Senior Account Manager, Key Account Manager or similar role. Strong background working with consumer products, FMCG, own-label or bespoke product ranges. Experience dealing directly with key retail buyers and managing complex accounts. Highly commercial with excellent forecasting and analytical skills. Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data and reports. Excellent communication skills and a professional, credible approach. Strong organisational ability and a calm, solutions-led mindset. Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where responsiveness matters. Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues would be beneficial. Don't miss out on this opportunity - apply TODAY! For your information: Interested? Please send your CV in as a Word format only Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK (indefinitely & without sponsorship) Not for you but you know someone suitable? Take advantage of the YourRecruit paid referral fee. Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven't heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free however to apply for further roles and we will certainly keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies. YourRecruit Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.

Are you the kind of account manager who sees a quiet client and instinctively picks up the phone? Do you find servicing a slightly boring word because for you, every account is a growth opportunity waiting to happen? If yes, read on. I m working exclusively with a brilliantly distinctive Norfolk-based premium branded business who are hiring a Sales Account Manager. They are proudly independent, proudly premium, and their brand sits across luxury retail, high-end hospitality and the kind of specialist channels where buyers care deeply about quality, provenance and story. Sustainability is in their DNA ethical sourcing, fully traceable supply chain, compostable packaging long before any of it became fashionable. They re hiring someone who fits the brand: hungry, dynamic, personable, and the kind of person clients actually look forward to hearing from. About the role This is an account management role with proper commercial bite. You ll own a portfolio of premium customers, build genuine relationships with them, and be accountable for growing their accounts through range extension, NPD launches, brand activation and seizing every opportunity that comes up in conversation. It is absolutely not a softly-softly, order-taking role. This client wants someone with their ear permanently to the ground spotting white space within existing accounts, identifying new business opportunities through their network, and bringing fresh ideas back to the team. If you re an account manager who occasionally wishes you had a bit more hunter in your role, this is for you. What you ll be doing Owning a portfolio of premium accounts managing day-to-day, building joint business plans, and driving sales, profit, distribution and NPD launches against agreed targets. Building genuine, long-term relationships with key buyers across luxury retail and high-end hospitality. Spotting growth opportunities within accounts and going after them range extensions, new lines, activations, gifting opportunities, seasonal pushes. Keeping an ear to the ground for new business through your accounts, competitor activity and market trends. Building accurate forecasts, managing pricing and margin carefully, and making sure operations have the foresight to plan production. Working cross-functionally with marketing, NPD and operations to build compelling customer-facing presentations and joint plans. Representing the brand at trade shows and customer events to the highest standard. What you ll bring to the role Proven account management experience within a premium branded environment food, drink, lifestyle or other quality-led consumer goods would be great. A genuinely hungry, growth-oriented mindset you don t just maintain accounts, you grow them. Strong commercial acumen comfortable with margin, P&L, forecasting and pricing decisions. Confident, personable and credible at every level, from buyer to category director. Sharp on detail forecasts that hold up, presentations that land, follow-through that builds trust. A degree (or equivalent) in Business, Marketing or a related field is ideal, plus excellent IT and CRM skills. Experience selling into luxury retail, premium department stores, high-end hospitality (hotels, fine dining, spas), farm shops, fine food halls or specialist independents. Experience of co-branded products, NPD launches or activation campaigns. Sage 200 or Microsoft Business Central. My client has built solid foundations and are now investing in the people who will help them push further. You ll have real autonomy, a portfolio you can genuinely shape, and the chance to work for a values-led business where sustainability and quality aren t buzzwords they re built into how the company operates every day. Based at their Norwich site, full-time, with the travel you d expect of a national account-management role. This role is being handled exclusively by Select Recruitment Specialists. For a confidential conversation and the full brief, please get in touch with Emma Baylis.

We pride ourselves on offering a bespoke, high-end experience, enhanced by our innovative, market-leading technology that empowers customers to track every step of their financial journey in real time. Our service is further enriched by the expertise of our professional and dedicated Brokers and Administrators. At Scout, we believe that our success is built on the foundation of our culture and underpinned by our shared company values: Care deeply, do the right thing, execute with excellence and be frank and fearless. Role and Responsibilities As a Case Progressor within this growing Fintech business, you will play a pivotal role in managing and progressing mortgage applications from submission through to completion. Acting as the central point of coordination, you will work closely with brokers, customers and third parties to ensure a seamless and efficient journey. You will take ownership of your cases, proactively managing timelines, resolving issues and maintaining clear communication throughout. This is a fast paced, target driven role with a strong focus on service delivery, case progression and successful completions. This role offers a clear pathway for progression into a Mortgage Broker position for those looking to develop their career within the industry. The Role Act as the primary point of contact for customers from application through to completion, providing regular updates and managing expectations Manage the end to end progression of mortgage cases, ensuring all applications are submitted accurately and efficiently Track each case from offer accepted through to exchange and completion, ensuring momentum is maintained throughout Liaise daily with brokers to support pipeline management and ensure cases are progressing in line with agreed timelines Proactively chase solicitors, buyers, sellers, estate agents and lenders to keep cases moving forward Coordinate effectively with all parties involved to drive cases through to mortgage offer and completion as quickly as possible Identify, manage and resolve delays such as missing documentation or slow responses from third parties Ensure all stakeholders are kept fully informed at each stage of the process Support the collection of broker and valuation fees via online payment systems Maintain accurate and up to date records across all systems, ensuring full compliance and audit readiness Introduce and arrange Buildings and Contents insurance and other associated services where appropriate About You Confident and professional communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders Strong communication skills with the persistence to effectively chase and influence third parties Proven ability to manage a pipeline of cases and work to targets in a fast paced, high pressure environment Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively Strong time management skills with a proactive, solutions focused and resilient approach Effective problem solving skills, with the ability to remove barriers and keep cases progressing Commercially aware with the confidence to identify opportunities and convert additional services such as Buildings and Contents insurance Solid understanding of the mortgage application and property transaction process, including progression from application through to offer, exchange and completion Experience of multi lender packaging is advantageous Familiarity with Mortgage Advice Bureau systems and processes is desirable but not essential Life at Scout Annual OTE circa £30,000 per annum Monthly KPI commission bonus' Dedicated training and development Service discounts - for you your family and friends! Sickness & mental health support - to provide you with peace of mind Refer-a-friend bonus scheme - if you recommend us as a place to work Hybrid working - to support flexibility Wellbeing discounts - across food, retail and travel Generous holiday allowance - to switch off and relax Performance bonus' - to increase earning potential Company socials - to get away from the everyday and celebrate our successes If you possess the necessary skills and experience for this role and are excited to join a dynamic and customer-focused team, we would love to hear from you.

A brilliant opportunity has come up to work with a fantastic supplier of packaging company that works in the Retail, FMCG, Ecommerce, 3PL, Pharma and Automotive industries. The company has been running for 50+ years as a merchant, and they are now looking for a proactive Buyer / Procurement Assistant to support the purchasing and supply chain team across multiple packaging categories. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within procurement and packaging. Buyer / Procurement Assistant Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Location Kettering Benefits: Generous bonus scheme Hybrid working available Life & Health Cash Plan 5% Pension 25 days holiday + bank holidays The business is particularly keen to speak with individuals who have experience working with suppliers, purchasing processes, stock management, or supply chain coordination within packaging, manufacturing, or distribution environments. The Role Support the procurement team with purchasing activities across multiple packaging categories Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules Build and maintain strong relationships with UK and international suppliers Monitor stock levels and work closely with operations to ensure product availability Assist with supplier performance reviews, pricing analysis, and cost-saving initiatives Coordinate with sales, warehouse, and logistics teams to support customer demand Ensure supplier and product information is accurately maintained within ERP / MRP systems Support sourcing activities and help identify new supplier opportunities Assist with resolving supply chain, delivery, or quality issues in a timely manner Provide general procurement and administrative support to the wider supply chain team About You Experience within a purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply chain support role Experience within packaging, manufacturing, distribution, or FMCG environments would be advantageous Strong communication and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Confident working with suppliers and internal departments Good commercial awareness and willingness to learn procurement processes Experience using ERP / MRP systems and Microsoft Excel A proactive and motivated individual who can manage multiple tasks effectively Candidates looking to progress their career within procurement and buying will also be considered If you are interested in applying for this opportunity or wish to receive further information, please contact Sean Turton on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your current CV to (url removed) SER-IN .

About The Role We're looking for Buying Managers across a number of our categories. The Buying Manager will work in planning, sourcing, selecting and negotiating a commercial and competitively priced product range across all channels, whilst maximising sales and margin for the department. Our commercial teams decide what we sell and at what price. We source great products for our customers and negotiate deals with suppliers. And we look for the best local produce, tracking down products around the world to meet constantly changing tastes. Own brands. Value brands. Global brands. We take great pride in them all. You'll help to deliver exceptional, customer-led ranges which drive sales and margin across a specific category. You will build on the capability of our Buying team by engaging with different teams across the business to translate customer buying insights into competitive customer propositions, ensuring quality and value. Some of your responsibilities will include: Developing and delivering the category plan for a high spend, complex area Driving sales and profit through acting on our customer insight to deliver the right range and customer proposition Delivery of margin targets through negotiation and robust supplier plans Delivering our supplier promises (12 point charter) through continuously improving Supplier relationships and engagement with detailed supplier knowledge and regular supplier visits Using your market understanding of the category, including competitor insight to develop compelling category strategies Actively support and promote the high performance culture of the Buying team, including the support of personal and professional growth to encourage colleagues to be the best they can be Helping to deliver a great customer experience - helping them to buy Operating in full compliance with the Grocery Suppliers Code of Practice (GSCOP) This role is based at our fantastic head office in Bradford. Boasting an on-site restaurant, coffee shop, convenience and sample store, prayer room, free parking and regular company-wide events and promotions. Ideally, applicants will live within a reasonable distance of our office. We've built an incredibly diverse business, and we're working hard to make sure we truly represent the communities we serve. One of the best things about working with so many different people is having the opportunity to listen, learn and connect with lots of different views, perspectives and beliefs. For this role, we're looking for someone who has: Track record as a Buying Manager/Senior Buyer/Senior Trader in a similar environment A proven negotiator Proven experience of delivering category strategies in a complex, competitive market A strong customer centricity with a track record of putting the customer first Ability to work at pace, in a fast and flexible environment with drive, energy and enthusiasm Significant commercial understanding with an excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making background Experience of building relationships at all levels to drive commercial benefits Experience of implementing and driving unified strategies in a complex business environment About The Team At Morrisons, we're the single biggest food manufacturer in the UK, and the only retailer to operate our own processing sites. Which means we're not just responsible for keeping our shelves stocked - we need to stock our manufacturing sites, too. As a true one-of-a-kind business, we curate, arrange and buy everything from raw materials like flour and meat to the products our customers pop in for every day. We negotiate prices and make sure we're able to sell as much as we can. We look at product packaging and quality to help us decide where products will sit in our stores. And when you remember that each category is worth a percentage of our overall £12billion turnover from supermarket sales alone, the impact of each buying team is huge. We work in embedded business teams, so our Buyers sit with their supply chain, finance and technical counterparts, working alongside each other to make decisions and take action quickly. We even have joint targets so that we're unified in our mission to serve our customers. About The Company 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus 10% for two friends/family members Car allowance Annual bonus scheme Generous holiday entitlement Company pension contributions Private healthcare Perks with over 850 retailers We're Foodmakers and Shopkeepers and together, we make Morrisons. We're the only UK retailer with our own manufacturing business spread across 18 sites, not to mention nearly 500 stores, we've lots of opportunities for you to play your part. So, whether you want to make the freshest food, sell it, or join us in our head office, we'd love to meet you

The Company This business is the UK's leading manufacturer in their field. Their long-standing base of customers includes some of the world's largest retailers. They also manufacture and pack many internationally recognised brands. They have been expanding rapidly and have an exciting opportunity within their management team based in their modern, purpose-built facility. You will be joining a leading business, with continued exciting growth taking place year on year. Senior Sourcing Manager Salary, Hours, and Benefits £50,000 Hybrid working 37.5 hours per week, Monday Friday (with flexibility on start and finish times) Company performance bonus Bupa cover Commutable From: Derby, Swadlincote, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Lichfield Senior Sourcing Manager Role Overview The Senior Sourcing Manager will report to the Head of Procurement; you will be responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient Procurement Service to business stakeholders for the assigned categories. This will include execution of strategic sourcing using market research and cost analysis to identify and contract with best fit suppliers, and their ongoing supplier management, to ensure supply assurance of materials and services meeting quality standards and specifications. Senior Sourcing Manager Candidate Requirements You will have proven strategic procurement experience, as opposed to transactional / reactive only experience. Previous experience of packaging procurement would be highly advantageous. Useful experience would include Retail, FMCG or similar industries. Proven experience working in Procurement or Sourcing roles (Buyer, Category Manager, Sourcing Specialist / Manager or similar). Must have the ability to deliver results in a dynamic, fast paced environment - able to work effectively with minimal information at times. Supplier sourcing and negotiation of the contract experience is essential. Experienced user of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel (VLookup, Pivots tables etc). Ability to structure and analyse data to identify opportunities, risks etc. MCIPS Level 6 would be desirable, but this is not essential, experience is the key. Senior Sourcing Manager Key Responsibilities (but not limited to) Internal customer engagement to understand business needs and expected outcomes. Spend analysis of assigned categories to identify sourcing and/or negotiation opportunities and to deliver Supplier Segmentation classification. Develop and deliver the annual strategic sourcing plan, and benefits initiatives, including required stakeholder management. New Source or annual Negotiation planning and sign off according to requirements of Supplier Segmentation and delegated authorities Subsequent execution to capture outcomes in appropriate formal documents including contracts, SLA s, price books and any other appropriate schedules. Subsequent execution to capture outcomes in appropriate formal documents including contracts, SLA s price books and any other appropriate schedule. Cost Standards setting in support of budgeting and materials price variance (MPV) analysis. Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates. If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch. Should you want to learn more about any of our MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat. Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994