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Purchasing Manager We're working with a growing business looking to appoint an experienced Purchasing Manager to take ownership of procurement, inventory and supplier management across the operation. This is a key position within the business, responsible for ensuring materials and finished goods are sourced efficiently, stock levels are maintained, and supplier relationships are effectively managed to support ongoing growth and operational performance. Working closely with Sales, Production, Development and Finance teams, you'll play a central role in maintaining supply chain continuity, controlling costs and identifying opportunities for process improvement. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, raising and monitoring purchase orders through Sage and Linnworks. Source components and finished goods in line with business requirements, ensuring competitive pricing, quality and delivery performance. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and freight partners across road, sea and air freight channels. Negotiate pricing and commercial terms while maintaining an accurate supplier cost database. Monitor stock levels and demand forecasts, taking proactive action to avoid stock shortages and minimise excess inventory. Manage supplier lead times and identify potential supply chain risks before they impact operations. Oversee goods receipt processes, quality checks and the resolution of supplier discrepancies. Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on stock availability, delivery schedules and supply chain performance. Support financial controls through accurate invoice processing and purchasing administration. Coordinate rolling stocktakes and maintain high levels of inventory accuracy. What We're Looking For Proven experience in a purchasing, procurement or supply chain role. Strong understanding of inventory management, demand planning and supplier performance management. Experience using ERP systems, with Sage and Linnworks experience highly desirable. Knowledge of international freight and logistics, including sea, air and road transportation. Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. Commercially minded with the ability to balance cost, quality and service delivery. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Personal Attributes Proactive and forward-thinking approach. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through. Collaborative team player with strong commercial awareness. What's on Offer This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you can make a genuine impact on operational performance, supplier strategy and business growth.

We are seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to manage and coordinate Sea and Air shipments. Responsibilities include liaising with carriers, preparing shipping documents, ensuring compliance with customs regulations, and providing exceptional customer service. Location East Yorkshire Salary up to £32k Duties Include: Completion of end-to-end forwarding activities as the individual role requires. Follow strict and time sensitive SOP's/KPI's to ensure compliance. Work closely with internal and external customers. Focus on customer service. Use of Cargo Wise /MS office as requested. Ensure invoicing, job costing, milestone are updated within the required timeframe. Month end department compliance Customs Entries Cost control Assist team colleagues where required. Ensure all reports including internal and customer specific are completed within the deadline. Resolve queries from customers and suppliers. Ensure Best Practice models are adopted. Work closely with the Operations manager for Internal and external rates reviews. Remain in contact with customers and suppliers to maintain relationships. To take part in customer reviews when required to build up visibility and relationships with customers. Assist sales and management with customer development. Maintain clean desk policy. Operate within companies QA system. Any other tasks as directed by their supervisor or Line Manager Business related experience Proven customer service record and experience Proven operational experience. Key Skills: Thorough understanding of customer needs Knowledge in of the international transportation and logistics industry, in export Air Sea Road operations. A knowledge and understanding of financials and impact on business. A Good knowledge of IT systems and processes used in the transport sector. Fluent in English, local language and any other languages required for smooth operation of business.

We have been exclusively appointed by our client company on a retained search for A commercially astute Commercial Director with strong strategic and financial acumen, with proven experience in building cost models and driving business growth, and the ability to provide clear direction and leadership to a capable but underdeveloped team. Below you will find a Candidate Opportunity Brief developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Head of Executive Search & Principal Consultant of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the General Manager of the business in question. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Client Opportunity Statements: We re looking for someone who can introduce clear processes, build confidence, and lead with intent as we scale out commercial function into a more mature, performance-driven operation Our pricing and margin models vary too much across contracts. We need someone who can create a unified, data-led approach that supports profitable growth and gives us commercial control. Challenges expected within the first 12 months include: The function currently lacks structure and consistency, as such the incoming Commercial Director needs to address the lack of processes, procedures, systems, contract standardisation. As the business grows, the cost models need to be fit for purpose, currently, there is no consistency to these cost models and uniformity needs to be achieved. The team have lacked true leadership, and we expect some resistance to change as higher performance is demanded across the function. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Define and implement a consistent costing model. In close collaboration with the senior leadership team, build a robust pipeline of opportunity. Analyse the capability of the current team, identify any gaps and implement practical steps to address these. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Proven leasing knowledge with the capability of building pricing models and leading negotiations. Strong rail operations knowledge Have a strong commercial acumen with the ability to set a commercial strategy and lead new business activity. Line Management experience Bidding knowledge highly desirable Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) Dedicated and capable of prioritising the various responsibilities. Gravitas and has the ability to influence and persuade Exceptional negotiation skills Strong emotional intelligence, with an ability to navigate diverse stakeholders Natural commercial acumen that can think on their feet. Working Arrangements & Location: Hybrid working model Based in Derbyshire office, with 1 day working from home and another optional on client visits. Interview Process: 1st Stage Face-to-face interview with General Manager, and HR & Administration Manager. 2nd Stage Face-to-face interview with General Manager & Chief Executive Officer. Good to know: The working environment can be described as agile, quick, and unaffected by red tape. With a headcount of 75, this is an SME with an incredible passion for the products, industry, progress and achievements of the collective. With a culture of name, not a number , this is a business where everyone knows everyone, and this sets the business apart from other businesses in the Freight Sector. It has been identified that there is a lack of leadership in the commercial function and as a result capability gaps in the team. The incoming Commercial Director needs to develop the team culture and clearly define the mission surrounding growth of the division. The Commercial Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the company s commercial strategy, building robust costing models and leading both a capable and under-directed team. We need the incoming Commercial Director to drive consistency in contracts, processes and system utilisation. In conjunction with the above, we need the successful candidate to build a strong pipeline and identify opportunities for growth. A major project, and indeed focus area of this role, for the company involves the introduction of a new product into the market. Early tests have shown exceptional capabilities and the product is described as being among the best in the sector. This is gaining a lot of interest, and the initial order numbers will likely be doubled. Budget: Low: £90,(Apply online only) Mid: £95,(Apply online only) High: £100,(Apply online only) Supporting benefits Bonus: 10% of annual salary, structure and earning metric to be defined. Pension 8% Employer contribution. Executive Search Delivery Team: Head of Executive Search, Tom Norton: Client & Opportunity Management, Client Advisory, Recommendations & Offer Negotiation. Principal Consultant, Billy Jackson: Longlisting, Networking, Research & Search, Interviews, Data & Market Intel & shortlist presentation. About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Please see supporting appendix : Executive Search Candidate Journey Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley Executive Search are that of an executive search and talent advisory business.

Our client, a recognized player within the Freight Forwarding and Transportation industry offering specialist services within supply chain and logistics solutions, are looking to recruit a talented Road Freight Operator to join their team and offices local to Wythenshawe in the Manchester area. On Offer: An opportunity to join a highly regarded global logistics specialist Salary negotiable and dependent on skills and experience Paid overtime Annual salary review 20 days annual leave + public holidays. Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 day on the anniversary of your start date) along with One Milestone Day per year to take as you wish After 3 months service, employees are entitled to become a member of the Group personal Pension Plan. After one year s service the company offers enhanced Pension contributions of 9% annual salary and are eligible to join the Private Medical Scheme (application process required) Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members as spouse/partners and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education, living in the same household Access to Employee Discounts and Perks, which include Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more Main Purpose of the Road Freight Operator: The successful candidate will assist with the day-to-day running of the road freight operations and assist the Road Freight Operations Supervisor in the execution of their duties in support of the Head of Operations Road Freight North s vision of the company to become more competitive and profitable. Duties and Responsibilities of the Road Freight Operator: Understand and execute the departments vision of good business development in order to successfully import/export the companies Limited s products Ensure all customers and clients are invoiced correctly and on time in conjunction with SOPs. Ensure all duties/VAT is charged correctly upon invoicing and collect any monies due in line with SOPs. Complete all import/export activities and documentation correctly and on time. Ensure all other operational activities are completed on time and in conjunction with SOPs including financial, legal and invoicing transactions. Ensure all other operational activities are completed on time including preparing spot quotations, raise jobs, liaise with overseas offices/clients and raise delivery orders. Scrutinise all documentation for accuracy, authorise and pass for payment all invoices on time. Maintain excellent customer and inter-departmental relationships including assisting with client audits, inspection and collections and liaising with sales. Aid credit control with collection of overdue payments from suppliers and clients Report internal leads to the line manager/sales team. Follow up late customer payments in conjunction with credit control. Maintain and utilise the operational system at all times. Oversee client and sub-contractor management in conjunction with SOPs. Maintain regular communication with sales teams reporting new sales leads and handover of shipments. Create new and maintain current SOPs for the department. Communicate quotations to the line manager/sales team within two hours of receipt and ensure all quotations are recorded on the system in one format. Ensure best value for money is obtained during procurement processes. Implement and improve new efficiencies in workflow in conjunction with line manager. To Be Considered: Proven experience as a Road Freight Operator Quality organisational skills and ability to manage many tasks or projects at the same time. Ability to prioritise own workload but also be able to work as part of a team. Conversant in IT skills e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and CRM systems. For more details contact Willis Global a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry.

Road Freight Coordinator - Wythenshawe - Up to 28,000 The role is dealing with the processing of consignments arriving to the UK by road from Europe. The role of a Road Freight Coordinator would suit someone keen to challenge themselves. Office hours : 8:30 am - 5:30 pm (1-hour unpaid lunch), Monday - Friday (40 hours per week). Type: Permanent Location: Wythenshawe - this role is office-based. Salary: 25,000 - 28000 per annum (dependent upon experience) Duties and Responsibilities: Understand and execute the departments vision of good business development in order to successfully Import/Export Land road freight, warehouse operations and logistics products Oversee client and sub-contractor management in conjunction with Standard of Practice (SOPs) Ensure all customers and clients are invoiced correctly and on time in conjunction with SOPs Complete all Import/Export activities correctly and on time including financial, legal and invoicing transactions Ensure all operational activities are completed on time Maintain regular communication with sales teams reporting new sales leads and handover of shipments Communicate quotations to the line manager/sales team within two hours of receipt and ensure all quotations are recorded on the system in one format Report internal leads to the customer services and sales teams Follow up late customer payments in conjunction with credit control Skills & Competency: Previous experience as a Road Freight Coordinator with a UK based Freight forwarder Right to work in the UK (Sponsorship is not available) Based in the UK Quality organisational skills and ability to manage many tasks or projects at the same time. Ability to prioritise own workload but also be able to work as part of a team Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Conversant in IT skills e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and CRM systems. Demonstrate working administrative background Must have an analytical skill, with a high level of attention to detail. WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.