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W Talent are now working with a highly successful manufacturing business in Sheffield that supplies critical components to some of the world's most recognised brands. Due to sustained growth, we are seeking a Purchasing & Supply Chain Coordinator to join the Procurement team at their Sheffield site.

Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist Opportunity

This role involves transactional buying with a strong focus on negotiation, challenging supply prices, and identifying improved suppliers to support cost optimisation. You'll work with multiple suppliers recorded in the company's ERP systems, ensuring efficient procurement processes and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate pricing, challenge supplier costs, and source alternative suppliers where needed.
• Assist with invoice queries and pricing variances.
• Work with suppliers to manage lead times and minimum order quantities optimising stock levels.
• Generate and process purchase orders for a wide range of industry-specific components.
• Manage and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and cost requirements are met.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to align order status with operational requirements.
• Monitor open orders and proactively resolve delays, discrepancies, or shortages.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance procurement efficiency.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in a Buyer or Purchasing Coordinator role with proven supplier management skills.
• Experience in a high-volume environment (manufacturing or engineering preferred).
• Strong ERP/MRP system skills, ideally with Access Project and Factory Master, plus confident Excel ability.
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach to working with internal teams and suppliers.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a desire to learn and grow.

Salary and Benefits Packag e

A competitive salary ranging between 35,000-42,000 is offered, dependent on experience, along with a supportive and flexible work environment. The business continues to invest in its people, systems, and supplier relationships, and you'll be part of a highly skilled team contributing to projects with customers across the globe.

If you're an experienced Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist with a passion for driving value, building strong supplier partnerships and continuously improving processes, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

Your new company
With a proud heritage and long track record of success, this is a business that has a clear purpose which has served it well. They have developed a number of food brands that generate significant sales in the UK and globally.
Your new role
In this role you will lead their end-to-end Supply Chain, supporting a team of 8 who are tasked with optimising Purchasing, Demand Forecasting and Inventory, Logistics and Distribution. You will bring strategic leadership to identify opportunities and objectives, and then drive ongoing refinements to systems and processes that will enable both short and long-term objectives to be met.
What you'll need to succeed
Your CV will demonstrate: experience in a similar end-to-end role, able to support and develop a team, able to demonstrate successes in effective supplier relationship management and cost control, management of logistics spend, oversight regarding import / export documentation, optimising and automating processes that deliver high levels of service (experience supplying major retailers and working collaboratively to improve demand forecasting is a definite advantage). Food sector experience is a definite advantage.
What you'll get in return
Competitive remuneration to suit experience, hybrid working and flexible / core hours policy, pension, product discounts and much more. There is also significant opportunity for ongoing career development. Please note you must be able to work from the office in Kingston upon Thames 3 days per week.
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Your new company

At SFI Health, we believe we have the responsibility to bring proven natural health solutions to people’s healthcare needs. We are a global natural health company committed to sourcing and producing natural medicines to the highest standards. Backed by evidence of effectiveness, quality and safety, our products are marketed around the world using our international community of leading life sciences companies and distributor networks.

To find out more, please visit

Job purpose:

The post holder will support achievement of the Company’s strategic objectives through effective management of the supply chain & procurement processes. Leading supply chain improvement initiatives to reduce costs and enhance efficiency. Developing action plans to increase profitability through supply chain optimization. Identifying competitive actions from suppliers for raw materials.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

Main Duties

• Ensure the effective management in the flow of goods and services within the Procurement, Planning and Warehouse functions of the business and for the administration of sales orders from receipt to dispatch (Directly or via distribution centre)
• Working with Regulatory and Quality to ensure raw materials are procured from accredited suppliers and managed through quarantine for release to production in a timely manner.
• Development and maintenance of efficient procurement processes via the quality system of SOPs and current MRP system in place
• Maintenance of effective cost control system which provides accurate information on current raw material prices and routings within the GMP production facility. Negotiating terms and prices with suppliers and shipping companies, monitoring and assessing their performance and maintaining cost-effective practices
• Manage procurement of raw materials from accredited suppliers, cost control, supplier contracts, and logistics.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, planning, and timely material availability to meet production schedules.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, and Production teams to optimize supplier performance and ensure compliance.
• Analyse supply chain data, mitigate risks, and drive process improvements via SOPs and MRP systems.
• Support new product development through material sourcing and costings.
• Lead and develop a team of two, fostering collaboration and productivity.

Qualification/ Training certificate:

• Management degree or relevant experience particularly in a pharmaceutical background.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant computer systems including MS Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint), TrackWise and SAP.
• Right to work in UK

Experience Profile:

• 7 Plus years of significant Supply Chain & procurement experience including stock control, planning, customer service and Distribution management experience ideally within pharmaceutical or the food manufacturing sector.
• Management of negotiations including the utilisation of procurement processes including contract development, SLAs and risk assessments
• Experience in data & cost management.

Personal Attributes

• Leadership & people management skills
• Business acumen and the ability to effectively plan and ensure delivery of tangible business plans and actions.
• Self-driven, action-oriented mindset with a positive can-do outlook
• Credible and comfortable dealing with internal and external customers
• Innovative and creative thinker who proactively seeks solutions amongst uncertainty or ambiguity.
• Comfortable with change; prepared to alter the course as dictated by the business or customer needs.
• Passion for natural healthcare desirable.

What you need for success:

• Communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Data focussed and analytical approach.
• Skilled negotiator adept at managing negotiations and commercially astute
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to coach, develop and mentor team.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects with excellent attention to detail.
• Results focussed.
• SAP Knowledge and Management

What we can offer:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional needs. This is an exceptionally good time to join this transforming business with an ambitious roadmap. Along with.

• Diverse Work culture
• Flexi working
• Hybrid working (3 days on site, 2 at home)
• Paid holiday +Bank Holidays
• Company Sick pay
• Company Bonus scheme
• Insurance
• Free car parking
• Pension
• Referral programme incentives
• Birthday holiday
• Long services bonus

To all recruitment agencies:

We are not looking to engage Agencies currently.

An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to work in an exceptional independent private hospital next to Central London. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals. Our commitment to our patients is in the quality of our care, the range of our services and the quality of our consultants and staff

As the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain your key responsibilities include:

• Use digital procurement tools, e.g. ERFX, to optimise competitive procurement processes
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the supply chain function to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and align procurement activities accordingly
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies and ethical standards in all procurement activities
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities and implement cost-effective purchasing practices
• Act as a key point of contact for procurement and supply chain issues and collaborate with other departments to resolve any discrepancies
• Lead and manage the procurement & supply chain team, providing guidance, training and performance feedback
• Allocate resources effectively to meet procurement objectives and deadlines
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain, ensuring continuity of supply and minimising disruptions

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Must be able to develop and implement the hospitals procurement strategy aligned with the organisations overall objectives and goals
• Analyse market trends, supply chain risks and opportunities to optimise procurement processes
• Ensure availability of goods and services required to deliver high-quality care

If successful you will receive an excellent salary of £65,000 - £0,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Private healthcare scheme worth up to 0,000 per year
• 27 days annual leave
• Free on-site staff gym
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
• Free newspaper and media subscriptions
• Local Business discounts
• Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
• Personal development and training courses
• Annual events and recognition awards
• Career progression and increments
• For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension

Reference ID: 7035

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV

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• A clear and visible enthusiasm for driving improvement in best practice
• Ability to demonstrate a level of emotional intelligence, capable of engaging with a wide-ranging stakeholder group
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• Experience of collaborative working and implementing innovation
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• A clear and visible enthusiasm for driving improvement in best practice
• Experience in developing and implementing ESG and SV policies with the supply base
• Experience of collaborative working and implementing innovation
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• Proactive, flexible and results oriented
• Adaptable at working in both team environment and working in isolation
• Excellent Microsoft Office suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong numerical, financial and data analysis skills.
• Member Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualified (min level 5)

• Experience in negotiating heavily modified NEC3/NEC4 subcontracts to promote demonstrative favourable commercial outcomes for the business
• Previous knowledge of Frameworks projects and associated procurement practices
• More extensive expertise in ISO2040 and be able to demonstrate delivering tangible sustainable outcomes through the supply chain (i.e. such as a reduction in Scope 3 GHGs)
• ISO 44001 experience from concept to delivery with Strategic Supply Chain Partners (or an equivalent level of demonstrated experience with Project 13 principles)

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• Ability to utilise the Procurement Process to enable ECI, guiding the team on the decision-making criteria such as (but not limited to): the maturity of the design, the preservation of commercial tension, the likely benefits realisation pipeline, the opportunity to secure scarce resource, the relationship with the proposed ECI 2-stage Subcontractor and the ability to take a recommendation through The Costain Way gated governance
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• Enabling the drive towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), including but not limited to local Small to Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) engagement, delivering Social Impact, as well as Net Zero
• Promote collaboration between the business and the supply chain to unlock value through innovation and best practice where appropriate using the principles of ISO44001 or P13 principles
• Develop strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to democratise the procurement process, our strategic approach and governance, unlocking Value for Money across our portfolio of work
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• Leverage operational procurement and subcontract practices that keep disallowed costs to a minimum, with a small delta between the normalised quote and the outturn cost, preserving the margin of our projects and the Group.
• Supply Chain Performance Management, including managing under-performance with successful corrective action planning, and excellent performance (via the sharing of lessons learned)

• Significant experience working in a similar level role
• A clear and visible enthusiasm for driving improvement in best practice
• Ability to demonstrate a level of emotional intelligence, capable of engaging with a wide-ranging stakeholder group
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain management and procurement
• Experience of collaborative working and implementing innovation
• Operational Procurement & Supply Chain skills relevant to the construction industry
• Extensive knowledge of leading procurement and supply chain practice and the value the P&SC function adds to our projects is communicated regularly throughout the function to drive a learning culture
• Basic carbon literacy and an awareness of ISO20400 Guidance Standard for Sustainable Procurement
• Experienced in leading supply chain engagement, e.g., chairing procurement meetings and negotiations
• A clear and visible enthusiasm for driving improvement in best practice
• Experience in developing and implementing ESG and SV policies with the supply base
• Experience of collaborative working and implementing innovation
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract
• Proactive, flexible and results oriented
• Adaptable at working in both team environment and working in isolation
• Excellent Microsoft Office suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong numerical, financial and data analysis skills.
• Member Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualified (min level 5)

• Experience in negotiating heavily modified NEC3/NEC4 subcontracts to promote demonstrative favourable commercial outcomes for the business
• Previous knowledge of Frameworks projects and associated procurement practices
• More extensive expertise in ISO2040 and be able to demonstrate delivering tangible sustainable outcomes through the supply chain (i.e. such as a reduction in Scope 3 GHGs)
• ISO 44001 experience from concept to delivery with Strategic Supply Chain Partners (or an equivalent level of demonstrated experience with Project 13 principles)

Recruitment Consultant Procurement & Supply Chain
Location: UK-based ? remote working with office access in Leeds, London, Manchester, or Birmingham
Salary: Invoice split: 65% to you (i.e., £162.5k take-home on £250k billing) + Drawn immediately on placement start

• Retain 65% of everything you bill, enjoying exceptional earning potential

• Fully remote with flexibility to choose when and where you work

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• Ability to utilise the Procurement Process to enable ECI, guiding the team on the decision-making criteria such as (but not limited to): the maturity of the design, the preservation of commercial tension, the likely benefits realisation pipeline, the opportunity to secure scarce resource, the relationship with the proposed ECI 2-stage Subcontractor and the ability to take a recommendation through The Costain Way gated governance
• Project management and procurement to deliver our category strategy requirements
• Project management of subcontract procurement activities, delivering predictable best-in-class outcomes which enable the project team to meet all key dates and milestones, whilst delivering high forecast accuracy, ensuring a robust and structured supply chain exists to service the requirements of the projects / frameworks fully complying with the How- to- Buy Process
• Enabling the drive towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), including but not limited to local Small to Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) engagement, delivering Social Impact, as well as Net Zero
• Promote collaboration between the business and the supply chain to unlock value through innovation and best practice where appropriate using the principles of ISO44001 or P13 principles
• Develop strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to democratise the procurement process, our strategic approach and governance, unlocking Value for Money across our portfolio of work
• Develop relationships with client's Supply Chain and Procurement teams, participating in their initiatives to assist them in achieving their goals, maximising stakeholder engagement with external stakeholders to deliver outcomes
• Leverage operational procurement and subcontract practices that keep disallowed costs to a minimum, with a small delta between the normalised quote and the outturn cost, preserving the margin of our projects and the Group.
• Supply Chain Performance Management, including managing under-performance with successful corrective action planning, and excellent performance (via the sharing of lessons learned)

• Significant experience working in a similar level role
• A clear and visible enthusiasm for driving improvement in best practice
• Ability to demonstrate a level of emotional intelligence, capable of engaging with a wide-ranging stakeholder group
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain management and procurement
• Experience of collaborative working and implementing innovation
• Operational Procurement & Supply Chain skills relevant to the construction industry
• Extensive knowledge of leading procurement and supply chain practice and the value the P&SC function adds to our projects is communicated regularly throughout the function to drive a learning culture
• Basic carbon literacy and an awareness of ISO20400 Guidance Standard for Sustainable Procurement
• Experienced in leading supply chain engagement, e.g., chairing procurement meetings and negotiations
• A clear and visible enthusiasm for driving improvement in best practice
• Experience in developing and implementing ESG and SV policies with the supply base
• Experience of collaborative working and implementing innovation
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract
• Proactive, flexible and results oriented
• Adaptable at working in both team environment and working in isolation
• Excellent Microsoft Office suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong numerical, financial and data analysis skills.
• Member Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualified (min level 5)

• Experience in negotiating heavily modified NEC3/NEC4 subcontracts to promote demonstrative favourable commercial outcomes for the business
• Previous knowledge of Frameworks projects and associated procurement practices
• More extensive expertise in ISO2040 and be able to demonstrate delivering tangible sustainable outcomes through the supply chain (i.e. such as a reduction in Scope 3 GHGs)
• ISO 44001 experience from concept to delivery with Strategic Supply Chain Partners (or an equivalent level of demonstrated experience with Project 13 principles)

Hiring Now: Procurement Sourcing Specialist, Fabrication / Manufacturing, Middlesbrough

Engagement: Permanent 

Our client is a global manufacturer and supplier of steel structures, working across a number of sectors including telecommunications.

Due to continued company success, they require a Procurement Sourcing Specialist  to join their business on a permanent basis.

Are you a highly skilled and strategic Sourcing Specialist  who can lead and enhance material sourcing operations?

If so, then please read on.

As a Sourcing Specialist you will ensure the timely, cost-effective procurement of materials and services while upholding quality, compliance, and sustainability standards.

The responsibilities of the Sourcing Specialist :

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for both direct and indirect materials to drive cost efficiency.
li>Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers; manage ongoing supplier relationships to ensure quality and value.
• Lead contract negotiations to secure favourable pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to align sourcing with business objectives.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, benchmarks, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Manage multiple sourcing projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Mitigate supply chain risks through strategic diversification and contingency planning.
• Utilise procurement tools and ERP systems to manage sourcing activities efficiently.

The ideal background of a Sourcing Specialist:

• Proven expertise in sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation (5 years)
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• A proactive, strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field and/ or CIPS

What's in it for you?

You'll join a global business based in Middlesbrough and will receive a healthy salary and additional benefits such as 25 days holidays, auto enrolment pension and support for development.

For more information on this vacancy or to discuss your wider job search, please call Scott Webb directly on (phone number removed).

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