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Group Supply Chain Manager – SFR402

Our client is a family owned group of businesses that contain two manufacturers and two distributors. The business is now looking to recruit someone in the position of Supply Chain Manager. To lead and over see two purchase administrators.

Responsible for all consumable purchases for the Group companies:

  • Visiting, evaluating and relationship building and maintenance with Suppliers.
  • Price negotiation and effective purchasing and reordering procedures.
  • Research product specification sources of new products.
  • Agree product quality standards and ensure these standards are maintained throughout the supply chain process.
  • Product specification – working with the warehouse supervisor, ensuring deliveries are to specification from samples, first offs and ongoing quality inspection to maintain quality.
  • Rectify product non-conformances with suppliers and associates.
  • Analysis of KPI supplier data presenting findings and actions at KPI reviews
  • Control of supplier invoices and associated paperwork, passing off for payments
  • Maintenance of pricing data and responsibility to supply data to accounts for system standard pricing/uplifts and updates.
  • Providing packaging waste information on an annual basis for Distribution
  • Management of Imports globally for purchased items, shipping agents, paperwork through to delivery.
  • Assisting in providing data for the negotiation of transport contracts
  • Providing and managing data for the product development and technical function of the business
  • Attend and contribute to product meetings with accurate supply and pricing data when required.
  • Provide office support and product training when required.
  • Training and maintenance of the use of the balance calculator within the sales function
  • Waste Transfer duty of Care Requirements

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions for a complete job description and a confidential conversation.

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Commercial Manager – SFR396

Our client is family owned Manufacturing group and one of the UK’s leading providers of timber window and door accessories.

Product of choice for fabricators, joiners and DIY enthusiasts.

About the role

· Lead, manage, and develop a team of 4.

· Develop and implement sales strategies that drive growth.

· Generate new business through inbound and outbound lead generation and conversion at targeted profit margins.

· Manage existing accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.

· Ensure customers receive excellence in customer service.

· Work closely with other departments to help maximize business performance.

· Drive adoption and results from new ERP and CRM system implementation.

Requirements

· Proven experience as a Commercial Manager in similar role.

· Strong commitment to sales growth.

· Experience with the joinery trade would be beneficial but not a necessity.

· Good systems experience and adaptability.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Strong leadership skills.

 Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Family owned business
  • 22 days holidays plus bank holidays (rising to 25 after 2 year of service)
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Training and personal development

If you would like to learn more about this position please get in touch for a confidential chat.

Technical Manager – SFR395

Our client is family owned Manufacturing group and one of the UK’s leading providers of timber window and door accessories.

Product of choice for fabricators, joiners and DIY enthusiasts.

Key Responsibilities – Lead the development of new products and solutions. – Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. – Manage the testing and certification process for all products. – Product design, including through the use of CAD software with the team. – Provide technical support to the sales team and customers. – Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and partners. – Positive representation of the group to the public and customers. – Staying up-to-date with the latest industry product and solution requirements and potential future directions. – Represent the company at industry-wide association events and seminars, engaging with the industry to help shape its future. – Interpretation of research to help identify new applications, solutions and target customers.

Requirements – Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical management. – Strong background in passive fire protection products, including fire stopping solutions and fire door seals. – Experience of other market sectors as well will be beneficial but not a requirement. – IFE Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Passive Fire Protection qualification is preferred. – Experience in product design, including through use of CAD software. – Excellent communication and leadership skills. – Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. – A keen interest in manufacturing processes and flexibility to support engineering colleagues as needed. – Ability to develop technical knowledge of products quickly and accurately, and not necessarily just passive fire related.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Family owned business
  • 22 days holidays plus bank holidays (rising to 25 after 2 year of service)
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Training and personal development

If you would like to learn more about this position please get in touch for a confidential chat 📞

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