Assistant Buyer

A leading food manufacturer requires an Assistant Buyer / Purchasing Assistant for their manufacturing and R&D site in Banbury. The organisation has a global presence and a network of R&D, manufacturing and service facilities in more than 60 counties, to serve their customers' needs.

Job Summary:

A highly motivated individual is required to direct and coordinate the purchase of a range of materials for the company, whilst ensuring that they are working in accordance with specifications, budgets and agreed quality standards.

General Responsibilities

• Analyse the daily stock requirement report spreadsheet, placing the necessary purchase orders using Suppliers/Pricing Structures set up by the Buyers whilst maintaining safety stocks.
• Monitor purchase orders to ensure that materials are confirmed, delivered on time, at the agreed price, within agreed specification and comply with the company's quality
• Maintain regular contact with suppliers to resolve any problems to meet production
• Maintain regular contact with Factory Management, Planning and Customer Service departments to work towards minimising any issues that could impact on customer
• Maintain and update raw material 'Goods In' schedule for the Warehouse Department, keeping within daily and weekly delivery quotas and ensure regular communication to minimise any adverse factors that may lead to missed production schedules and transport deadlines. Chasing up suppliers to book their deliveries to a timed slot, expediting any late

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Previous Procurement experience is essential;
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to balance conflicting demands;
• Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills
• IT literate (Excel in particular)
• Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems would be an advantage

In return the company offers a very competitive salary and an excellent benefits package!

Interested please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on 07971 309403 or apply immediately.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Warehouse Stock Assistant - Didcot - £22,912

The position

• This is a full time permanent position based at our customers distribution centre in Didcot
• Rate of pay: £22,912 per annum
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours plus daily 30-min unpaid break
• Shift Patterns: 5 out of 7 - Shifts between: 06:00 - 14:00 & 14:00-22:00
• Working Environment - Mixed

A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative

As a Warehouse Stock Operative, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering or leaving the depot is accurate.

Our activities vary, so often, you may be required to work across multiple different workstreams such as Goods Inbound checks, Picker Accuracy audits and Load Adherence checks most of which require periods of manual handling.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of supplier deliveries on the GFR program.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock destined for stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - just ask!
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Regular overtime is available
• Free onsite parking & subsidised canteen
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

About RAS

Retail & Asset Solutions are an innovative and market-leading organisation providing audit services to some of the UK and Europe's largest Food, DIY and Apparel retailers. We engage, listen and work with our customers in a way they can trust, often operating as an extension of their own teams to deliver value-added business.

At RAS Supply Chain we have developed specialised expertise in supply chain assurance services. This helps retailers track and verify goods received from suppliers by checking pick and compliance accuracy, as well as easily integrating with customer IT systems to provide real-time management information.

As leaders in innovation, we embrace new technologies and concepts. We were the first company to use barcode scanning with bespoke reporting, and we were also the first to implement wireless RF data transmission. In the Supply Chain field we are the only organisation providing the end-to-end GFR service to retailers and suppliers. In our ongoing quest for innovation, we continue to research and develop solutions by working collaboratively with our customers and by identifying opportunities to drive sales and combat loss.

With approximately 3,500 employees, we have the largest pool of multi-skilled retail trained colleagues located throughout the UK and Ireland. We also have a fleet of over 70 minibuses ready to deliver count teams to any site in the UK, enabling us to deliver greater consistency in personnel and performance.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Do you have excellent administrative skills? Do you have previous experience in purchasing and have used MRP/ERP/SAP or similar? Would you be interested in completing your CIPS qualification ? Join our client as an Assistant Buyer.

As Assistant Buyer you will:

• Source & place orders
• Negotiate lower pricing whenever possible
• Maintain supplier details on the MRP system and review supplier performance
• Maintain minimum stock levels against MRP requirements
• Progress chasing outstanding PO's in liaison with Production Control
• Assist Stores personnel when required including stocktaking etc.

As Assistant Buyer you will have :

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong administrative experience
• Experience using MRP/ERP/SAP or similar
• Self motivated and ability to multi task
• Previous experience in purchasing or similar type role
• The willingness to learn, continue or complete CIPS
• For a full job spec please apply asap

Benefits include: Free parking , Pension, Death in Service, EA and much more

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

An excellent position has become available with a manufacturing Company in South Oxford for a purchasing assistant to work with the purchasing team to ensure all direct and indirect materials are available on time and purchased at the most cost-effective price.
You will be responsible for managing the cost-effective procurement of materials, goods and services into the business to support business requirements and ensure your allocated suppliers are performing to agreed KPI.
Your success will ultimately be judged on how well suppliers perform and the contribution to the business bottom line, through pricing and availability of material.
Main Duties:

• Raising purchase orders
• Raising and reviewing purchase requests
• Requesting quotations
• Attending and representing procurement in project meetings
• Liaise with finance department about incoming goods and invoice discrepancies.
• Liaise with sales about new pricing and lead times and piece parts so that's sales can estimate more accurately
• Sending weekly open order reports
• Regular vendor meetings
• Relationship building with suppliers
• Chase orders overdue date and report as required.
• File keeping, traceability of POs and credit card payments.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A qualification in Purchasing (CIPS) (Desirable but not essential.
• If you don't possess a CIPS qualification, would you have a willingness to obtain one that may include out of hours or distance learning?
• 3 years' experience using MRP/ERP/SAP or similar and are you competent in its use for placing and reviewing Purchase Orders and updating parts and supplier or customer data?
• Experienced in supplier or customer management.
• Demonstrate a competency in the use of MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word & Outlook?
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment ( a marine manufacturing business would be an advantage).
• Possess a good level of Maths and English - Preferably 5 above in GCSE Maths & English or equivalent.
• Demonstrate a professional and entrepreneurial attitude to purchasing.
• Possess excellent communication and assertiveness skills
• Flexible and reliable
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure to meet multiple project deadlines.

In this role you need to have great people skills, analytical approach to decisions and be an
effective communicator including being a good listener.
The hours are Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm, salary range is £30 - £35k depending on
experience with full training given. 23 days holiday, a yearly bonus, Bupa Healthcare and
contributed Pension along with plenty of free parking.
Due to the location, you must have your own transport.

Why Join Us?
Valued Team Members
At our company, we deeply value our staff and believe in nurturing their growth. You'll be part of a supportive team where your contributions are recognised and celebrated.

Career Development
We offer proactive personal development opportunities, ensuring you have the tools and resources to advance your career. With our focus on continuous improvement and innovation, your potential is limitless.

Competitive Benefits
Enjoy an attractive remuneration package designed to reward your hard work and dedication. Our comprehensive benefits cater to your needs, ensuring you feel valued and supported.

Global Impact
Work with a leading international manufacturer, making significant contributions to our global operations. Your role will have a direct impact on our success and growth.

About the Role:
As a Purchasing Assistant, you will manage the inward supply of a portfolio of production commodities and non-production goods and services. Your responsibilities will include preparing and negotiating contracts, supporting the business plan implementation, and acting as the Purchasing team member for a specific sector of the business.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Support Manufacturing Requirements: Interpret production plans and forecasts to meet business manufacturing needs.
• Develop Source Plans: Create strategies for specific areas of spend, aligned with the overall Purchasing strategy and business plans. Lead cross-functional teams in developing these plans.
• Sector Responsibility: Act as the Purchasing team representative for a business sector, participating in new product development, product launches, and other relevant activities. Share information with the team and manage their input.
• Budget Preparation: Forecast future prices based on market analysis, agree budgets with the Purchasing Manager, and monitor price performance versus budget.
• Reporting: Report price performance and relevant market issues to interested departments and company Directors through the Purchasing Report.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead projects resulting from Supply Agreements to enhance our processes and performance.

The Ideal Candidate:
Experience: Minimum of 1 years in a purchasing role within a manufacturing environment
Skills: Demonstrable experience with modern purchasing techniques and ERP environments. Proven materials and services purchasing experience.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contribution, please email your CV to us.

Assistant Buyer / Buyer

The Business

An innovative, University of Oxford spin-out, involved in the design and manufacture of revolutionary equipment, requires an Assistant Buyer/Buyer, to join a small team of dedicated Engineers, Technicians and Supply Chain Professionals.

The products are deployed globally, in a variety of industries, used in a number of highly regulated processes.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact business operations
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures throughout the procurement process
• Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation - including maintaining supplier long lead order updates
• Contact suppliers to resolve issues with price, quality, delivery, or invoice
• Raise purchase orders as and when required - including internal purchase requisitions daily and utilising the MRP system
• Using expediting pressure as appropriate to ensure that raw materials are delivered in time to achieve production schedules.
• Operate non-conforming product process with direction from QHSE and SSCM

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in purchasing, MRP and Stock control within a similar role preferred
• Background in Manufacturing/Production purchasing is preferable with an understanding of current purchase and supplier control processes
• High standard of numeracy and strong computer literacy
• Good negotiation and verbal communication skills
• Organised approach to work with good attention to detail and time management
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to think proactively and prioritise work
• Ability to use own initiative and judgment
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, willingness to learn, and team orientated
• Good knowledge of MS Office and general IT familiarity

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Why Join Us?
Valued Team Members
At our company, we deeply value our staff and believe in nurturing their growth. You'll be part of a supportive team where your contributions are recognised and celebrated.

Career Development
We offer proactive personal development opportunities, ensuring you have the tools and resources to advance your career. With our focus on continuous improvement and innovation, your potential is limitless.

Competitive Benefits
Enjoy an attractive remuneration package designed to reward your hard work and dedication. Our comprehensive benefits cater to your needs, ensuring you feel valued and supported.

Global Impact
Work with a leading international manufacturer, making significant contributions to our global operations. Your role will have a direct impact on our success and growth.

About the Role:
As a Purchasing Assistant, you will manage the inward supply of a portfolio of production commodities and non-production goods and services. Your responsibilities will include preparing and negotiating contracts, supporting the business plan implementation, and acting as the Purchasing team member for a specific sector of the business.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Support Manufacturing Requirements: Interpret production plans and forecasts to meet business manufacturing needs.
• Develop Source Plans: Create strategies for specific areas of spend, aligned with the overall Purchasing strategy and business plans. Lead cross-functional teams in developing these plans.
• Sector Responsibility: Act as the Purchasing team representative for a business sector, participating in new product development, product launches, and other relevant activities. Share information with the team and manage their input.
• Budget Preparation: Forecast future prices based on market analysis, agree budgets with the Purchasing Manager, and monitor price performance versus budget.
• Reporting: Report price performance and relevant market issues to interested departments and company Directors through the Purchasing Report.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead projects resulting from Supply Agreements to enhance our processes and performance.

The Ideal Candidate:
Experience: Minimum of 1 years in a purchasing role within a manufacturing environment
Skills: Demonstrable experience with modern purchasing techniques and ERP environments. Proven materials and services purchasing experience.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contribution, please email your CV to us.

Are you local to Witney and looking for a warehouse job? You could be working for one of the
largest pharmaceutical companies in the world!!

We are seeking experienced Warehouse Operatives with an interest in the industry, ambition, and an
eagerness to learn new skills.

Rate: £16.58/hr

Full Time Hours:
Monday- Friday
6am/2pm-2pm/10pm (Rotating weekly)
37.5 hours per week
Overtime available

What you will be doing:

● Working in an ambient temperature in a clean, and friendly warehouse.
● Maintaining inventory
● Completing documentation
● Identify improvements in warehouse processes
● Responding to any unscheduled/urgent requirements
● Respond to urgent calls from other departments and warehouse personnel

Requirements:

• You must be eligible to live and work in the UK
• Basic Level of Maths and English

Immediate interviews available!

Randstad acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Randstad is an Equal
Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this temporary role your details will be submitted to Randstad. Our Candidate
Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Minster in Challow is recruiting now for Warehouse & Yard Assistant. We are a construction materials supplier with an extensive range of insulation, roofing and dry lining products.

As a Warehouse & Yard Assistant, you will have one of the most important roles within the branch network.

What will I be doing in the role:

• Help to prepare customer orders, load and unload customer and supplier vehicles

• Check incoming deliveries and report missing or damaged products

• Maintain stock levels in the yard and warehouse areas, carrying out regular stock counts

• Make Health & Safety a priority and demonstrate how you can keep yourself and others safe at work

• Working both inside the warehouse and outside in the yard, whatever the weather

• Work with colleagues to suggest opportunities for improvement

Working Hours: This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5pm

Suitable Applicants will ideally Be/Have:

• Proven experience working in a similar role, either in a warehouse or a yard

• Experience in a customer facing role.

• Experience with Fork Lift Truck driving would be beneficial, however full training will be given

• Methodical, with the ability to prioritise workload.

• Good communication skills and a team player.

Minster is now part of STARK Building Materials UK. We are a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe. We connect suppliers of heavy building materials with the professional craftsmen who build, renovate, and maintain the cities of tomorrow.

At STARK Building Materials UK, we have a strong culture that is built on passionate and dedicated people who thrive in taking responsibility and challenging status quo. We are convinced that our continued success relies on the diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds that our employees bring to their everyday work.

The value of equal opportunity is embedded in the way we do business and retain talent groupwide. In our commitment to diversity, we welcome everyone with respect and an open mind.

We'd love to hear from you, hit apply! And a member of our Internal Recruitment team will be in contact with you.