Our Manufacturing Division consists of experienced consultants who have over ten years experience in recruiting Technical staff within the Manufacturing and Production sectors.
Manufacturing is the transformation of raw materials into finished goods, or intermediate processes involving the production or finishing of semi-manufactures, with such a large process involved, we are specialised to recruit for the whole spectrum. Therefore candidates such as Operatives, Toolmakers, Weld Engineers, Production Engineers, Commodity and Raw Materials Purchasing, Team Leaders, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Directors are finding employment through Probe on a daily basis.
- Continuous Improvements
- Six Sigma
- Lean Manufacturing
- JIT
- CNC
- Health & Safety
- Cost Reduction
- Waste Management
- Toolmaking
- Production Control
If you would like a confidential discussion surrounding strategic hiring for your organisation or your own career path we would be delighted to hear from you to determine how our services can assist you in finding the right solution so please call us on 0121 321 4311
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- £40,000 + Excellent Package
BUYER
We are a leading European manufacturer, with annual turnover exceeding €500 million. As a family-owned business, we employ around 2,800 people across production sites in Germany, France, the UK, and Poland, supported by a global sales network.
The UK site in Telford employs approximately 110 staff and has a turnover of £25m+, serving blue-chip clients across consumer and industrial markets.
Industries Served: Agriculture, construction, chemicals, hygiene, food, logistics, medical & pharma, home care, tapes & liners, pet products, and more.
As a Site Buyer, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to secure best-in-class procurement outcomes.
Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Aldridge, Telford, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Willenhall, Broseley, Market Drayton, Church Stretton, Stafford and Cannock
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: Up to £40,000
- Plenty of free parking on site
- Lunchtime Friday finish
- Very friendly supportive team
- Long term career stability and prospects
- Stable, family friendly business
RESPONSIBILITIES for BUYER
- Provide quarterly supplier forecasts aligned with customer demand, managing supply deviations effectively.
- Develop tailored procurement contracts
- Monitor and manage supplier performance, addressing any deviation in delivery time, cost, or quality.
- Ensure supplier systems are aligned with lean production requirements.
- Achieve and exceed cost-saving targets through price negotiation and strategic sourcing.
- Regularly review specifications and pricing
- Scan the market for alternative supply sources, new materials, and more efficient procurement solutions.
- Lead supplier value analysis and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Build long-term, value-driven partnerships with key suppliers.
- Conduct regular supplier audits and reviews in partnership with the Quality Team.
- Ensure suppliers are up to date with current specifications and manage changes to minimise waste.
- Participate in the development of strategic suppliers through joint improvement plans
REQUIREMENTS for BUYER
- Buying experience ideally from a manufacturing / engineering background
- Ideally hold CIPS though not essential
- Experience with SAP or similar would be advantageous but not essential
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Proven track record of managing procurement projects and delivering measurable cost savings.
- Strong commercial acumen and proactive approach to market trends and changes.
- Customer-centric mindset—both internal and external.
- Strategic, analytical thinker with a solutions-oriented approach.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
- £40,000 + Excellent Package
Due to significant investments my client is looking for an Engineering Stores Manager to take complete control of the engineering stores area. You will be responsible for the sites new CMMS and collaborate with the new planned maintenance team.
My client is a British leading manufacturing company based in Shropshire. Great company and culture and growing year on year.
Stores Manager Role Benefits:
- Salary £40,000
- 25 days holiday + BH
- 6% pension.
- Training and progression opportunities.
- Life assurance.
Stores Manager Duties Include:
- Days based role (07:00-16:00).
- Tracking and reporting stores performance.
- Complete regular cycle counts.
- Inventory management and critical analysis.
- Continuous improvement collaboration.
- Monitor and improve min/max order point.
- Develop and enhance CMMS.
- Ownership of stores KPI’s.
Stores Manager Requirements include:
- Previous experience in engineering stores.
- Continuous improvement experience.
- CMMS or MRP experience.
- Strong IT and excel skills.
- FMCG experience advantageous.
Please apply find out more about this role.
This Stores Manager position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Telford, Newport, Shifnal, Stafford, Cannock, Shrewsbury and surrounding areas.