PURCHASING COORDINATOR

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry.  The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted. They are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £38,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience
• 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility and an early Friday finish
• The chance to join a very successful, hypergrowth company that offer realistic progression and growth
• Up to 10.5% company pension
• Company bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Cash health plan
• A modern, forward-thinking place to work

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Walsall, Telford, Shrewsbury, Birmingham

Role Overview

This is an important role within the Supply Chain Team - it requires a committed and customer focused individual with a supplier centric approach to global multi-site manufacturing. There will be opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of the company products and the Supply Chain. This will involve gaining knowledge of Suppliers, Products, and Global Operational activity. 

You will be proactive and driven to support the business units to generate growth through your pragmatic and imaginative approach to their Procurement and Supply Chain activity. The Buyer – Manufacturing position reports directly into the Purchasing Manager, operating within a team covering all procurement processes for the organisation. 

As part of a small team, the business requires an experienced Buyer - Manufacturing to bring professionalism and critical thinking to the Purchasing Department. A critical part of the company growth strategy will be focused on the ability of the department to evolve the existing supply chain and remain agile.

The right candidate is expected to be confident in buying for all areas but will specifically need to be familiar and confident with manufacturing procurement. 

You will be expected to work with many stakeholders including Production, Stores, Engineering and Project Management to achieve the best business outcomes.

Buyer – Manufacturing Candidate Requirements 

• Proven experience of a fast-paced manufacturing procurement, including a familiarisation of working with BoMs and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Ability to work, tactically and operationally.
• Proven negotiation skills, contract management and the ability to forge relationships across all levels of the business.
• Proven track record of being accountable across a variety of roles within Procurement.
• Commercial and financial acumen, with sound analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated “global mindset” with the ability to think across disciplines, industries, cultures and scenarios.
• High work ethic with strong focus on excellent customer service.
• Good presentation and communication skills. 
• High level of Excel competency. 
• Able to interpret technical / safety regulatory information.
• Clean UK driving license require with a willingness to travel.
• A strong culture fit – with a bias for action, accountability and teamwork.
• Unphased by working with a lack of information / ambiguity.

Buyer – Manufacturing Key Responsibilities

• Manage spend on various categories across multiple manufacturing sites taking a sustainable supplier centric approach.
• Negotiate stock holding agreements or other methods to enable smooth materials flow.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to maximise customer order delivery success.
• Effective communication of any parts availability risk ensuring that all options to resolve any availability concern is fully explored and appropriate action taken.
• Purchase Order placement for both system driven manufacturing materials and requisitioned parts.
• Identify and implement process improvements in conjunction with cross-functional project teams.
• Supplier development to support achievement of KPIs.
• Manage vendor performance including involvement with supplier audits.
• Identify potential new suppliers and negotiate best terms from all suppliers.
• Interaction with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
• Involvement with NPD, NPI and engineering change activity and effective co-ordination of suppliers and stock requirements

SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation.  We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

We are the market leader and committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Quality Engineer to join our team. This role will oversee Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Production Quality, and Metrology functions, ensuring adherence to quality standards while driving continuous improvements

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Redditch, Studley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Atherstone, Redditch, and Curdworth 

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £50,000
• Free parking on site
• Employee discount (reward gateway)
• Yearly incentive bonus paid out in December 
• Long service award after 4 years of service 
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to BEN (charity for automotive workers)
• Flexible start & finish times
• Death in service (once passed probationary period)
• 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top), increasing to 26 days after 1 calendar year, then increasing to 28 after 5 years
• 12pm finish Friday
• Company contributory pension
• Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted

RESPONSIBILITIES

• As Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing quality processes, leading a team of professionals, and driving improvements in product quality and efficiency. This role requires a strong leader with experience in quality assurance, problem-solving methodologies, and effective communication across teams and with customers.
• Key Responsibilities:
•  Manage and guide employees within the SQA and Production Quality teams, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with organizational goals.
• Quality Standards Development: Define and implement local Business Unit (BU) quality standards, including work instructions, limit sample lists, and inspection plans, in coordination with BU Production Quality.:
• Conduct weekly quality improvement meetings to review product quality metrics, scrap rates, and error analyses.
• Drive the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and corrective action implementation to reduce scrap and improve quality outcomes.
• Lead and coordinate the 8D problem-solving process for quality complaints.
• Manage internal documentation and update customer portals for complaint resolution.
• Generate and present 8D reports, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• Attend daily Production Quality meetings and monthly Team Leader meetings with senior management to report KPIs.
• Occasional Supplier / customer visits

REQUIREMENTS

• Significant Senior Quality Engineering experience
• Proficiency in Quality standards and methodologies (8D, FMEA, Control Plans and PPAP’s) 
• Familiarity with metrology and techniques
• Strong leadership qualities
• Experience with Supplier visits
• Excellent analysis, attention to detail 
• To have the ability to coordinate 
• All manufacturing backgrounds are considered 
• Customer facing with superb communication skills

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!

SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM LEADER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM LEAD

Join Our Team as Supply Chain Lead – MRP & Warehouse

Are you ready to take the reins in managing and optimizing supply chain operations? We are seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Lead to oversee MRP & Warehouse functions and drive operational excellence.

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Specialising in either high quality off the shelf modules, to individual new developments.  We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

You may already be a Supply Chain Team Lead, who is looking for a fresh challenge.  Huge amount of new work is scheduled to arrive shortly, making this an exceptional opportunity, with genuine long-term stability and prospects.

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Redditch, Studley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Halesowen, Shirley, Northfield, Harbourne, Alvechurch, Bromsgrove and Curdworth 

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £50,000
• Free parking on site
• Employee discount (reward gateway)
• Yearly incentive bonus paid out in December 
• Long service award after 4 years of service 
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to BEN (charity for automotive workers)
• Flexible start & finish times
• Death in service (once passed probationary period)
• 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top), increasing to 26 days after 1 calendar year, then increasing to 28 after 5 years
• 11 am finish Friday – if worked
• Company contributory pension
• Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted
• Unlimited Career progression

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the MRP & Warehouse team, providing performance appraisals and fostering growth.
• Strategic Planning: Oversee resource planning, including material procurement, production scheduling, and delivery planning, ensuring seamless operations.
• Host weekly meetings to maintain the integrity of master data and MRP- activities
• Control and monitor budget allocations for MRP & Warehouse activities.
• Inventory Management: Conduct regular inventory checks and annual counts in coordination with the Production Controller.
• Process Optimization: Ensure compliance with company standards and continuously improve logistics processes, from goods receipt to dispatch.
• Collaborate with the Quality team to generate 8D reports for resolving quality complaints.
• Perform SAP checks to align system records with actual inventory.
• Report KPIs in monthly team lead meetings and provide regular updates in daily supply chain briefings.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in supply chain operations, material resource planning, and warehouse management.
• You will bring knowledge that would also include exposure to manufacturing
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide teams toward shared goals.
• Expertise in data accuracy, budget management, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with SAP and inventory control processes.

Join us in this pivotal role to shape our supply chain's efficiency and impact!

Company

This is a leading manufacturer and supplier, specialising in the machining and assembly of a number of product ranges for clients across the world. Their facility offers state-of-the-art technology combined with a highly competent engineering team; the site offers its customers a complete package for all their machined component requirements.

The business is well known for their high level of expertise in producing complex and varied components, with a consistent quality commitment. 

CMM Programmer Salary and Hours

• £36,000 – 42,000 (negotiable dependant on experience – call Scott to discuss)
• Working hours 7.30am – 4.30pm Monday – Thursday & 7.30am – 12.30pm Frida

Commutable From: Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull, Rugby, Nuneaton, Hinckley

CMM Programmer Candidate Requirements

• It is essential that the CMM Programmer has Mitutoyo machines experience.
• Proficiency with MCOSMOS programming system.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience in machining and assembly of components industries is preferred.

CMM Programmer Key Responsibilities

• The CMM Programmer will develop and execute CMM programs using the MCOSMOS software.
• Perform precise measurements and inspections of components using Mitutoyo CMM equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate measurements.
• Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of CMM equipment.
• Analyse measurement data and generate detailed inspection reports.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.