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Our client is requiring a Senior Buyer specifically from the construction, or manufacturing sectors.

The job comes with a car allowance of £5k, and a bonus of up to 10% of basic.

The perks are superb.

As a Senior Buyer the absolute requirements that cannot be deviated from are:-

" Experience in the construction or manufacturing industry.

" Happy with international travel 2-3 times a year and regular UK supplier visits.

" Strong communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.

" Must have been a Senior Buyer or in a similar level supply chain role before.

Hours 7.30am – 16.30 Mon – Fri - hybrid working 3 days office, 2 days WFH

24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Job Specific

§ Collaborate with the Procurement Manager and Buyers to share the purchasing requisitions. Source goods and services domestically and internationally to meet project needs and budgets. Gain approval from the Procurement Manager for orders over £50,000.

§ Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers, and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.

§ Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications.

§ Identify and research new suppliers and product streams to support the company’s innovation mission.

§ Enhance the purchasing function to align with future business strategy and the Value Creation Plan.

§ Support other departments and communicate any supply chain challenges which may impact business operations. Commercial & Finance

§ Utilize Sage 200 to process purchase orders and accurately record any agreed pricing adjustments or changes.

§ Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues and record relevant data in Sage 200.

§ Provide support to the Accounts team to facilitate the approval of invoices and ensure timely payments to suppliers. Reporting & Analysis

§ Analyse all costs, both new and existing, and evaluate cost reduction efforts. Keep Contracts Managers updated to avoid unnecessary follow-ups. Take initiative to assist CMs and respond to queries quickly. Complete Purchasing reports as requested and update internal pricing databases. Risk Mitigation

§ Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure compliance.

§ Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation. Health, Safety & Environmental

§ Adhere to any HS&E policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors. Policy Compliance

§ Ensure compliance to company policies, guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures including planning your time, responding to emails and phone calls promptly, submitting timesheets, attending staff meetings and team meetings.

Key Performance Indicators

· Open requisitions kept under agreed levels.

· Invoice disputes kept under agreed levels.

· Negotiated savings over the agreed levels.

· Orders are delivered on time, in full, to the specifications and updated in the central database.

· Complete at least one strategic procurement initiative each quarter.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

· Proven experience in implementing initiatives that are aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.

· Previous experience working in a procurement team, preferably within construction or manufacturing.

· Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial and cost breakdown.

· Commercial and financial awareness with a complete understanding of how failure impacts production and customer order fulfilment.

· Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills.

· Analytical, and numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities.

· Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets.

· Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations.

· Assertive, resilient and welcomes change.

· Able to read technical drawings.

· Keen attention to detail and accuracy.

· Computer literate, with Excel and Sage skills.

· Full driving license.

· Studying towards CIPS or similar qualification would be beneficial.

PLS NOTE YOU MUST LIVE NEAR READING, BERKSHIRE Please note this temp role is commencing on 11th May for 2 weeks. Onsite. Hours Monday to Friday either: 8am-4pm or 7am-3pm or 9am-4pm 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Key Accountabilities To support and assist with responding to a Subject Access Request (SAR) by reviewing relevant documents and data to identify and extract any personal data relating to an individual This will include locating information that directly identifies the data subject and supporting with the collation, redaction, and retraction of data where required, ensuring the response is accurate, complete, and compliant with data protection requirements. The individual will have strong attention to detail and be computer literate, with the ability to accurately review records, identify relevant personal data, and handle information carefully and confidentially. * Essential Skills & Experience · Strong experience using Microsoft Office applications · Understanding of data protection legislation and the management of Subject Access Requests preferred. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy. · Highly organised and able to meet tight deadlines in fast‑paced environments. · Excellent administrative skills and the ability to manage high volumes of requests. · Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle sensitive enquiries confidently and confidentially. Full UK Drivers License Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Contract length: 2 weeks Pay: £15.00-£18.00 per hour Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Work from home Application question(s): Do you live within a 10 mile radius to Reading, berks Are you a driver with a car the location is not near the station Do you have high levels of attention to detail, strong data skills and are highly confidential Have you experience within an administrative capacity in a Subject Access Request scenario Experience: of office 365 Word, Excel,: 3 years (required) para legal or similar: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person

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Job Description:

Perm hybrid role ideal for a go-getter, happy to really 'own' a set of customers for all of their admin and Account Management needs.

Ideally 3 days office and 2 days work from home, Tuesdays always office based but the other days can be flexi.

This French company is an Electronic Components co with a global presence.

/This is their UK Sales office, with 4 staff.

A unique opportunity for a go getter, a chaser, someone who is outgoing and joins in with the team who is a brilliant interface to clients with reference to their orders, their admin and their enquiries

- Essentially you are there to support the sales team in the following duties:-

WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES?

You will be directly involved with the sales operation and have the following responsibilities:

· Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve customer satisfaction

· Process quotes, process orders, place orders, update account records where required

· Generate weekly reports to support both customers and the sales team

· Actively assist with the Quality Management System

· Respond to customer enquiries via phone, email, or in person

· Resolve customer issues and complaints in a professional and timely manner

· Provide accurate information about products, services, and policies

· Maintain and update the CRM systems, ensuring accurate tracking of leads, opportunities, and customer communications

· Provide general administrative and clerical support to ensure smooth office operations

· Explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

· Coordinate between departments to ensure effective communication and execution of sales strategies

QUALIFICATION / SKILLS

· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

· Extremely organised and the ability to multitask

· Building relationships and customer oriented

· Attention to detail and a proactive mindset

· Excellent time management

· Prioritisation and problem-solving

· Familiarity with office and CRM software such as Salesforce

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

WHAT PROFILE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and customer-focused individual to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing excellent support to customers, handling enquiries, resolving issues efficiently, and always ensuring a positive customer experience.

Providing executive-level support to the sales team to ensure efficient operations, effective coordination of activities, and to help drive sales growth and increase company turnover.

To be successful you should be able to build instant rapport and anticipate the customer needs.

Furthermore, maintain accurate records of customer needs.

Pls note there is no free parking but the location is very near Reading station.