Defence & Aerospace

Procurement Engineer

Procurement Engineer Samlesbury Based (3-4 days per week on site) £28.63 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 6 or 12 Month Contracts available. The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following: Manage the end-to-end ordering process for complex orderbooks looking at production and inservice programs across the Typhoon, Hawk and Tornado orderbooks and multiple suppliers including: - Timely order placement - Order book management - Expedition of goods receipts and resolving goods receipt issues - Ensure timely payment of invoices - Order closure Build and maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers. Build and maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships reporting to Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain teams on the progress of PO's and expected delivery information and expected delivery information. Attend key meetings including on-site supplier reviews Essential Experience in Operational Procurement, including sourcing, supplier due diligence, order book management, and continuous improvement Proficiency in Supplier Management, encompassing cost management, risk and opportunity management, supplier relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability Experience with ERP systems (LN, IFS & EMS in particular), including experience with PO creation, maintenance, expedite, and invoicing Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel Desirable: CIPS, or relevant business experience in supply chain or a related area * Experience working in Aerospace or Defence industry For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment.

Defence & Aerospace

Logistics Planner and Equipment Management Planner

Logistics Planner and Equipment Management Planner Samlesbury Based £28.63 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Samlesbury. We have great opportunities for Logistics Planners to work on complex, innovative and world leading projects. Join us and you will be working alongside other teams to deliver products that will be in service for 40+ years and be continually upgraded to maintain Customers Defence capabilities. As a Logistics Planner / Equipment Management Planner , you could be conducting planning activities across a wide range of products covering the production lifecycle of minor and major assemblies and delivery to customers. These tasks could range from assembly scheduling, load smoothing, progress monitoring and order book management. Experience required: Experience within a logistics planning and/or supply chain role and awareness of procedures and processes, including an awareness & understanding of Export Control IT proficient, including the use of MS software such as outlook and excel Good communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to engage and work well with a number of cross functional stakeholders Experience within a Manufacturing and supply chain environment and an awareness of governance within a such environments Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems Working knowledge of EMS (our Typhoon SPEC Tracking system) Ability to contribute to problem solving activities for the development of short and long term solutions to day to day problems Applicants ideally will hold professional accreditation and qualification from a recognised Logistics/Supply Chain body, or be willing to work towards professional accreditation and qualification A full suite of training and development opportunities will be provided where necessary. The successful applicant should be adaptable & relish working in a challenging & changing environment. We are looking for someone who is at ease working in different business areas, and is capable of working both on their own and within a team on a variety of tasks. Good communication skills are required as the successful applicant will be dealing with a wide spread of stakeholders & individuals across different functions. Please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment for further information.

Defence & Aerospace

Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer 12 Month Contract Samlesbury Based (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on site) £38.97 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UKs leading Defence companies based Samlesbury. Hybrid working, 2-3 days per week on site. Roles & responsibilities will include: * Own, influence and liaise with key stakeholders to determine their requirements * Create procurement strategies and contracting routes * Lead the process to prepare and issue pre-qualification & RFP documents * Develop assessment criteria to be utilised to select the successful bid * Lead tender reviews with multiple functions to determine the most suitable supplier * Prepare contract documents * Actively identify and deliver savings * Where required undertake visits to assess potential suppliers * Have a continuous improvement mindset The Successful Applicant: To be considered for this role you will be a buyer/senior buyer with a track record of developing, implementing & managing procurement strategies, ideally relating to Manufacturing Equipment projects. Skills Required: * Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills * Contract skills, including contract negotiation * Supplier Management Experience Required: * Experience working in a similar position or a related degree * Experience within construction and/or manufacturing equipment categories * Strong negotiation and communication skills * Ability to work under pressure, whilst ensuring deadlines are met * Experience with Word and Excel software * Comfortable in a fast-paced commercial environment * 5 years' experience in a procurement/supply chain role For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment

Immigration

Senior Procurement Professional

Senior Procurement Professional 12 Month Contract Scotstoun Based £29.47 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UKs leading Defence companies based in Scotstoun. Hybrid working, 3-4 days per week on site. The role holder: * Through LCM, plan, control, execute and monitor all in-scope transactional procurement and contracting activity with minimal supervision * Undertake and support the team in Supplier assessment and due diligence activity to ensure the effective selection of suppliers to meet business needs in line with quality, cost and delivery KPI's * Adapt approach to ensure that negotiations are concluded for an optimised business outcome * Develop, agree and implement the Procurement strategies and promote cross functional collaboration to ensure full, thorough engagement and buy-in to contracting strategies * Lead the timely identification, analysis and resolution of internal and external issues which may potentially affect the supply of material for Programme requirements â€" escalating when appropriate * Manage Supplier risk, seek out, identify and deliver opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings * Record and report cost savings / cost avoidance and deliver ongoing cost analysis including EAC work and robust contract management feeding into the Control Account Management structure * Undertake the continuous review of Supplier performance and development activities using business Key Performance Indicator's to ensure requirements are met to secure improvements and inform future Procurement strategy * Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise engagement at all times * Maintain Procurement systems with quality, accurate information relating to the procurement activity and in accordance with the Document Management Policy and process * Be an advocate of the Procurement function Knowledge: - Professional knowledge/understanding of Procurement principles, techniques and practices - Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Contract Management in a Supply Chain environment in defence or similar industry e.g. automotive, aerospace - Awareness of legal environment related to purchasing contracts and framework agreement Skills: - Good negotiation and influencing skills -internal colleagues, Engineering, PM, Operations, Quality functions, Suppliers and 3rd Party Providers - Good supplier and stakeholder management skills - Ability to communicate effectively at all levels - Able to identify and manage Risk & Opportunities - Financial spend management - Ability to work under own initiative and prioritise as appropriate - Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft packages and business systems Qualifications: - CIPS qualified or equivalent, working towards CIPS or suitable experience in a relevant role - Minimum 3years Procurement Experience Behaviours For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment

Procurement and Supply Chain

Manufacturing Planning Coordinator

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Planning Co-ordintaor keen to support solutions within the manufacturing sector? Do you have strong production or planning administration experience? If so, the following permanent role could be for you…. My client is a leading manufacturer of custom-made steel door solutions in the Newcastle under Lyme area. They are looking for a Co-Ordinator to join them ASAP on a permanent basis. The Manufacturing Co-Ordinator will be responsible for scheduling and monitoring production activities to ensure efficient use of resources and timely fulfilment of customer orders. The role includes tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), analysing trends, and identifying areas for operational improvement. The Manufacturing Co-Ordinator will work closely with cross-functional teams to support planning accuracy, production flow, and service levels. Inclusive of any reasonable requests from your Line Manager. This is an exciting time to join their thriving business who have recently experienced significant investment in the growth and in the facility to ensure market leading customer quality and innovation. You will be responsible for: * Planning and scheduling new sales orders into the production system to optimise resource utilisation and on-time delivery. * Monitoring production KPIs (e.g., On-Time In-Full, schedule adherence, efficiency, downtime). * Analysing KPI trends to identify and suggest process improvements in production workflows. * Assisting in forecasting and capacity planning based on sales pipeline and operational constraints. * Maintaining accurate and up-to-date production records, schedules, and reports. * Collaborating with production, operations, and sales teams to align manufacturing output with customer requirements. * Supporting issue resolution during production by coordinating across relevant departments. * Managing and continuously improving production planning tools and reporting dashboards. * Help track production-related costs and suggest cost-saving opportunities. * Demonstrating leadership by consistently upholding and modelling the highest standards of safety, quality and workplace behaviour, setting a positive example for others to follow * Undertaking any other reasonable duties or tasks as requested by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to support operational needs and business objectives * Demonstrating leadership by consistently upholding and modelling the highest standards of safety, quality and workplace behaviour, setting a positive example for others to follow * Undertaking any other reasonable duties or tasks as requested by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to support operational needs and business objectives You will have: Minimum 5 years of experience in production or planning administration. Good written and verbal communication * Good forward planning experience * High level of IT literacy The package: You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including pension, annual leave and extra day off for your birthday. In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.