Senior Buyer required to join an existing engineering procurement team who secure the supply chain, purchase and timely delivery of goods and services.
Requirements
Buyer experience within engineering ideally mechanical and electrical.
Engineering drawings and BOMs knowledge
MS Office: ERP, Navision, SAP and logical process fluency.
MCIPS qualified.
Full driving licence.
Responsibilities
Maximum Retail Price, optimal inventory and OTD performance management.
Prepare tenders, analyse quotations and negotiate pricing.
Build supplier relationships, visits and audits.
Own sourcing and advise on make vs buy decisions.
Monitor supplier performance quality.....Read more...
Production Planner Crewe Up to £45,000 Plus Bonus
This isn’t just another Production Planner role. It’s a chance to step into a well-established but rapidly growing international manufacturer that is already a market leader and play a pivotal part in taking their operations to the next level. Following the roll out of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, this business is on a journey to make its production planning world-class. They need someone who can bring structure, clarity, and confidence to the entire operation from raw material procurement right through to on-time customer delivery.
The Role:
Own and optimise the production schedule to ensure customers get what they need, when they need it.
Balance capacity, materials, and risk with calm precision.
Drive transparency with KPIs and reporting that lift performance across the board.
Knit together multiple teams and divisions into one smooth, collaborative supply chain.
You:
Experience in production planning/scheduling (manufacturing background ideal).
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC (or Navision) planning modules.
Analytical, methodical, and detail-focused with excellent Excel skills.
Calm, proactive, and solutions-driven under pressure.
Exposure to lean, MRP II, or theory of constraints is a plus.
What’s on offer
£40,000 – £45,000 + bonus.
25 days holiday + bank holidays.
A supportive, collaborative culture.
Clear opportunities to grow and progress your career.
The chance to shape production planning in a thriving, international market leader.
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Laboratory Technician Location: Oldbury, Birmingham Salary: £28,000 per annum (Permanent) Industry: Industrial Paint & Pigment Manufacturing Hours: 40 hours per week ·Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm ·Friday: 8:00am - 3:35pmThe Role Our client, a highly successful pigment colouring manufacturer, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their Oldbury manufacturing site. This is a permanent, site-based role reporting directly to the Production Manager. You will take full responsibility for all quality control, testing, regulatory, and product development activities relating to the site. The role is largely autonomous and suits a self-motivated individual comfortable working independently within a manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities ·Carry out quality control testing, regulatory checks, and product development work ·Support production processes when required to ensure on-spec, timely dispatch ·Work independently and escalate issues to the Production Manager when appropriate ·Investigate quality-related non-conformances and assist with corrective/preventive actions ·Identify and report product or equipment faults ·Maintain laboratory reagent and consumable stock levels ·Create and maintain electronic records using Microsoft NAVision (MRP system) ·Maintain Bills of Materials and operating instructions ·Develop and update Technical Data Sheets and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) ·Support the sales team by developing technical solutions for customer requirements ·Travel occasionally to customer or group sites for technical support or training ·Ensure laboratory areas are kept clean, safe, and compliant with Health & Safety policies ·Comply with Company Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety at Work policiesSkills & Experience Required ·Strong laboratory skills, ideally gained within a manufacturing or industrial environment ·Previous experience as a Laboratory Technician, Lab Assistant, or similar ·Comfortable working independently and managing own workload ·Highly self-driven with excellent attention to detail ·Strong IT and computer skills ·Good communication skillsIdeal Candidate This role would suit someone currently working as a Lab Technician or Lab Assistant who is looking for greater autonomy and responsibility within a stable and successful manufacturing business based in Oldbury, Birmingham.....Read more...
