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PURCHASING COORDINATOR

Job Description

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Purchasing Coordinator to join a very busy production facility near Banbury. This is a fast-paced role that needs high attention in the small team. You must be a motivated individual who will be able 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.

The package details for the role of Procurement Coordinator include the below and further at interview:

  • Salary £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience 
  • Hours: 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday, 1 hour lunch, 35 hours per week
  • Pension – 3% paid via salary sacrifice, saving you tax and NI contributions
  • Annual Salary Reviews – an annual pay review is conducted every January 
  • Holiday –23 days plus Bank Holidays, rising to 25 after 5 years’ service 
  • Family friendly – Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave pay, as well as an annual family fun day 
  • Death in service benefit – 2 x annual salary

Along with 2 years Procurement experience ideally in a manufacturing environment; you will need excellent communication skills, with an ability to balance conflicting demands. Excellent time management with an ability to remain calm under pressure in an ever-changing environment.

Other key duties for the Purchasing Coordinator role involve:  

  • 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 and not exceeding stock parameters or warehouse capacity
  • 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 standards.
  • Maintain regular contact with suppliers to resolve any problems to meet production requirements. 
  • 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. 
  • Work with Accounts and Buyers to resolve invoice queries. 

We would be keen to also speak to Purchasing Assistants, Procurement Coordinators and Buyers. This role is commutable from Oxford, Banbury, Northampton and Coventry. 
 

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our PURCHASING & LOGISTICS vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email, to have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Purchasing & Logistics Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

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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
 

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.
 

Are you currently a Machine Build Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, Maintenance Team Leader or Engineering Assembly Lead with experience of utilising your skills within a Special Purpose Machine Build Environment? 

About Us:
Our company has a respected and established presence in the region for many years, producing well-known products that has garnered global recognition. With extremely low staff turnover, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and stable working environment for our employees.

Benefits Available for a Machine Build Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, Maintenance Team Leader or Engineering Assembly Lead

  • Negotiable Base Salary in the Region of £55,000 
  • Flexi Time & Working from Home Options 
  • Annual Tax Free Bonus 
  • Enhanced Company Pension (with above average employer contribution)
  • Above Average Holiday Entitlement (with the option to buy and sell days)
  • Life Assurance (above market average) 
  • Paid Overtime  
  • Ongoing Training & Development 
  • The Opportunity to join a Well Established and Growing Business where your Input will make a Real Difference

Duties of a Machine Build Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, Maintenance Team Leader or Engineering Assembly Lead

  • As Special Purpose Machine Build Supervisor you will lead a multi-disciplined team of technicians to ensure each build is completed on time, within budget and that it’s handed over to the customer with complete satisfaction.  
  • As part of your role you will also be tasked with managing site services, driving 5S and ensuring all statutory regulations are adhered to.

Requirements of a Machine Build Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, Maintenance Team Leader or Engineering Assembly Lead

  • Have a proven background in leading an engineering team within a special purpose machine build environment. Where you have had direct responsibility for plant performance, achieving targets, process development, mentoring staff, setting and monitoring KPI’s and managing time critical projects.
  • Qualified to a HNC standard Mechanically  
  • Have climbed the ranks of engineering from an apprentice level (ideally in toolmaking or mechanical fitting) into a position where you have supervised a team. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a long-standing reputation for excellence. If you are a skilled and forward-thinking Workshop Supervisor with relevant experience, apply now to be part of our vibrant team and contribute to our continued growth and success.

The role is commutable from most areas of Warwickshire & The West Midlands 

 

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a very exciting opportunity for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a unique manufacturer based in Leicester. You will be part of a team of Maintenance Engineers delivering maintenance support and activities to maintain site compliance, improve the safety, quality and efficiency of all assets.

The benefits package for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer role include:

  • Salary depending one experience £40,000 - £48,000 
  • There are 40 hour weekly rotational shift patterns in place covering earlies, lates and nights covering both sites. (6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm / 10pm – 6am).
  • Annual leave of 31 days inclusive of bank holidays (rising to 32 after 5 years’ service and your 
  • birthday off after 2 years’ service)
  • Company sick pay (after successful probation) of 8 weeks
  • Health Cash Plan

You must be a qualified Engineer, City and Guilds or equivalent trained dual skilled with strong skills across both mechanical/electrical disciplines. Due to the varied equipment, they have across both sites, qualifications, skills and experience we are mainly looking for include electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, motors, belts (this is not an exhaustive list).
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The key areas of focus and duties for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer role include: 

  • Extensive experience in service driven production/process industries
  • Ability to identify and implement actions to improve/maintain productivity.
  • To work with production teams to optimise the production processes of mixing, coating & converting to 
  • improve quality and reduce waste. 
  • Provide as necessary support for the installation of new parts and equipment.
  • To perform repairs to plant and equipment in accordance with best practice.

There are several other duties that will be discussed further at initial interview. 

We would be very keen to talk to Maintenance Electricians or Maintenance Technicians also who are looking for the next role based around Leicester, Nottingham, Grantham, Northampton and Peterborough.