11 Procurement jobs in Ipswich

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Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and team leadership? Bartech Marine is seeking a Procurement Manager to join our Commercial Department and play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency and excellence.

About the Role

As Procurement Manager, you will lead the sourcing and purchasing of goods and services to support our Field Service, Workshop, and spare parts sales activities. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with company policies, while guiding a small team that includes a Parts Specialist and Stores Controller. You will also have access to wider support from colleagues across the business with extensive parts knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for quality, price, and delivery

• Lead and develop your team while collaborating with experienced parts professionals across the business

• Work closely with internal departments to manage inventory and procurement needs

• Resolve procurement related issues and disputes

• Improve goods in and goods out processes

• Maintain and update supplier databases and performance KPIs

• Use Sage 200 to build quotes and manage purchasing data

• Develop and maintain IMS procedures and documentation

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar procurement role

• Strong coordination, communication, and organizational skills

• High ethical standards and integrity

• Results driven with a proactive mindset

• Comfortable working independently and within a team

• Knowledge of Sage 200

• High attention to detail and adaptability

• Positive approach to customer and supplier relationships

Why Join Bartech Marine?

As a family company, we care about our team, providing development opportunities and a voice to shape your role and the future of Bartech. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly impact our operational success and customer satisfaction.

Due to their continued success, our client, a leading distributor based in Ipswich, is currently recruiting for an experienced Supply Chain Demand Planner to strengthen their thriving Supply Chain team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an ever-growing business who are committed to their employees.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven demand planning or purchasing experience , along with a thorough understanding of inventory management principles and supply chain procedures
• Customer service driven , with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT Skills, including the use of Microsoft Excel and role related software
• Strong analytical abilities , with a creative approach to problem solving
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven experience of working to deadlines

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the complete order cycle of stock replenishment - forecasting, procurement, scheduling and shipping.
• Analysing sales trends and constructing forecasting requirements that can be used to support inventory planning
• Reviewing stock holding against the forecast to identify purchase order requirements
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure production deadlines are met
• Producing regular reports that will ensure forecasts stay accurate
• Co-ordinating container shipments and delivery bookings.
• Any additional tasks required by the Management teams

LDH la doria are well established food distributors based in Ipswich with an impressive purpose-built office with a 45,000 holding pallet fully automated warehouse. LDH have over 65 years’ experience supplying the major UK supermarkets and is recognised as the leading own label supplier of a wide range of ambient foods, sourced from every corner of the world.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Demand Planner to join our Logistics team. You will be responsible for the end-to-end stock replenishment cycle and ensuring we have the right products in the right place at the right time. This role requires a high degree of collaboration with internal and external partners and a keen eye for detail and data.

Key Accountabilities:

• Generate and strengthen accurate forecasts by analysing historical sales data, promotional insights, and statistical trends.

Inventory Management:

• Maintain optimal warehouse stock levels, ensuring products are available to meet customer demand without leading to excess stock.
• Responsible for raising and executing purchase orders based on safety stock levels, lead times, and supplier performance

Procurement and Shipping:

• Manage the entire order cycle, from raising and executing purchase orders to overseeing the movement of goods from our suppliers to our UK port of entry.
• Maintaining a rolling order schedule of product from suppliers
• Maintaining a rolling vessel nomination schedule for each shipping location

Supplier and Vendor Relationships:

• Liaise daily with international suppliers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and haulers to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
• Daily liaison with international suppliers to ensure receipt and timely delivery of orders
• Daily liaison with Supply Chain Administrator to understand correct delivery of orders by international shipping agents and UK clearing agents.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Provide weekly stock and supply chain reports for your area.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead times to identify opportunities for improvement.

Team Support:

• Supervise and manage the Supply Chain Administrator, ensuring they accurately track and report on shipping schedules and order statuses.

Issue Resolution:

• Proactively communicate any issues or opportunities to internal stakeholders and escalate critical problems to senior colleagues.

Competitive Salary

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Pension Scheme

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Free Parking

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Fantastic Fully Expensed Social Events inc overnight stays and Newmarket racing nights

Equal Opportunities:

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination.

If you would like to be part of a successful Company who values its employees, then please send in your C.V. for consideration.

Due to their continued success, our client, a leading distributor based in Ipswich, is currently recruiting for an experienced Supply Chain Demand Planner to strengthen their thriving Supply Chain team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an ever-growing business who are committed to their employees.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven demand planning or purchasing experience , along with a .

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• Reporting to the Head of Procurement for Content Protection and IoT, you will support the team and help to deliver local and group wide deals across our key markets (USA, UK, Italy and Germany). You will also support other leaders within the Consumer Product and Networks team, in line with the Enterprise Procurement operating model.
• Contribute to the Procurement strategy for the team's spend categories, which include customer premise equipment, content protection technologies and IoT devices.
• Own and lead data gathering and analytics for the team on spend information, contract data, market analysis and other required data and reports.
• Own a pipeline of tactical deals in Content Protection and IoT and support a range of strategic initiatives within the wider category.
• Build and maintain internal partner relationships, with regular communication, ensuring clear understanding and alignment between their strategic technology plans and Procurement's direction.
• Be able to produce deal summaries, create/deliver quality presentations and reports on a regular basis at Director-level, demonstrating an ability to clearly communicate financial and non-financial benefits to stakeholders.
• Provide strategic commercial input to a broad range of initiatives, including company-wide cost-saving programmes.
• Understand the external factors and key challenges faced in the Media industry and use this knowledge to drive innovation and challenge current business processes.

• Proven Procurement experience specifically including the development of category plans, sourcing tools/techniques and data analysis expertise.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to listen to and understand the needs of our stakeholders whilst having the confidence to challenge them when necessary/appropriate.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of running sourcing activities, including RFPs, contract management, large scale contract renewals, stakeholder management.
• Demonstrable understanding of key contract terms such as liabilities, indemnities, intellectual property rights, termination rights etc.
• Good understanding of Sky/Comcast, our platforms and products, and the wider context within which our business operates.
• Experience of working in an analyst role and within a procurement team.
• Experience in a global / pan-European function and a clear understanding of the challenges this can present.

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences

• Reporting to the Head of Procurement for Content Protection and IoT, you will support the team and help to deliver local and group wide deals across our key markets (USA, UK, Italy and Germany). You will also support other leaders within the Consumer Product and Networks team, in line with the Enterprise Procurement operating model.
• Contribute to the Procurement strategy for the team's spend categories, which include customer premise equipment, content protection technologies and IoT devices.
• Own and lead data gathering and analytics for the team on spend information, contract data, market analysis and other required data and reports.
• Own a pipeline of tactical deals in Content Protection and IoT and support a range of strategic initiatives within the wider category.
• Build and maintain internal partner relationships, with regular communication, ensuring clear understanding and alignment between their strategic technology plans and Procurement's direction.
• Be able to produce deal summaries, create/deliver quality presentations and reports on a regular basis at Director-level, demonstrating an ability to clearly communicate financial and non-financial benefits to stakeholders.
• Provide strategic commercial input to a broad range of initiatives, including company-wide cost-saving programmes.
• Understand the external factors and key challenges faced in the Media industry and use this knowledge to drive innovation and challenge current business processes.

• Proven Procurement experience specifically including the development of category plans, sourcing tools/techniques and data analysis expertise.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to listen to and understand the needs of our stakeholders whilst having the confidence to challenge them when necessary/appropriate.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of running sourcing activities, including RFPs, contract management, large scale contract renewals, stakeholder management.
• Demonstrable understanding of key contract terms such as liabilities, indemnities, intellectual property rights, termination rights etc.
• Good understanding of Sky/Comcast, our platforms and products, and the wider context within which our business operates.
• Experience of working in an analyst role and within a procurement team.
• Experience in a global / pan-European function and a clear understanding of the challenges this can present.

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences