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Job Title: Purchasing Director - Food industry Location: Madrid, spain Salary: €negotiableAn interna... Job Title: Purchasing Director - Food industry Location: Madrid, spain Salary: €negotiableAn international food business is seeking a Purchasing Director to lead and optimize its procurement function. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services across a diverse, global operation.Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with business objectives and support sustainable growth Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal terms, quality, and delivery for goods and services. Oversee supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contracts, service level agreements, and company standards Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and support new product launches Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team Ensure adherence to purchasing policies, procedures, and ethical standards throughout the organization Prepare and present regular reports on purchasing activity, cost savings, and supplier performance to senior management Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function, including process optimization and risk mitigation Support budget planning and cost control efforts in line with organizational goals Monitor market trends to identify new sourcing opportunities and potential risks Requirements: Proven track record in a senior purchasing or procurement leadership role, ideally within a multi-site or international food, retail, or FMCG environment Strong negotiation, analytical, and relationship management skills Experience developing and implementing procurement strategies and leading cross-functional teams Excellent communication and organizational abilities, with attention to detail and a results-driven mindset Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Proficiency with procurement systems and reporting tools; experience with sustainability and ethical sourcing practices is an advantage Adaptable, collaborative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment Job Title: Purchasing Director - Food industryLocation: Madrid, spainSalary: €negotiableIf you would like to have more information about the role, please apply or send your cv to maria@corecruitment.comGet social……. http://www.corecruitment.com/ https://www.facebook.com/COREcruitmentDOTcom/ Tweet us @COREcruitment

We have an excellent opportunity to join an expanding market leader as an Onboarding Coordinator, wo... We have an excellent opportunity to join an expanding market leader as an Onboarding Coordinator, working in a fast-moving environment in Doncaster where you will develop strong relationships with our Partners, managing the end-to-end process of onboarding new partners to our Supply Chain.In this role, you will be required to work one day a week at their Doncaster office and during your probation period, you would be expected to work daily at the offices, so this must be a commutable for you.About the roleAs Onboarding Coordinator you will be mainly onboarding new suppliers, dealing with contract paperwork and having the challenging conversations with suppliers if they want to negotiate or make amendments to the Terms and Conditions.Responsibilities: Serve as the primary pint of contact for Partners during the onboarding processProviding an end-to-end onboarding service for Partners ensuring all aspects of the process are accurately and efficiently executedReviewing contractual documents to ensure compliance and negotiate amendments with Partners regarding the terms and conditions and follow up on any queriesDealing with contractual queries including the negotiating and challenging of issues surrounding terms and conditions and agreeing/proposing any amendments that meet both the Partner and client needs mitigating any risk to the businessHosting and conducting demo sessions of Partner Insights systems for new Partners About the rewardsThis position of Onboarding Coordinator is a full-time permanent role, with an attractive salary of circa £25,000 to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience, with opportunities for progression.About youTo be successful for the role of Onboarding Coordinator, you must be / have: Proven working experience in a similar roleDetail-oriented with the ability to review and analyse Partner documentationSound understanding of contract and legal terminology Ability to be resourceful, resilient and proactive in dealing with issues that may ariseAble to organise, multitask, prioritise and work under pressure.Ability to build good relationships with partnersSelf-motivation and flexible in work approachConfidence to have challenging conversations with PartnersAbility to negotiate with suppliers and agree suitable compromises This role is subject to a DBS check.Why them?If you’re a fun and friendly person who values good relationships and takes absolute pride in everything you do, and you want to be part of their success story – then we’d like to hear from you today!About the companyOur client is one of the UKs leading providers of a Managed Training Service, where organisations can exclusively source every type of learning solution. Clients include local authorities, metropolitan police service, central government, the NHS, and large private sector organisations.  As a national training provider with an enviable pedigree of 30 years delivering excellent training to the public and corporate sectors, they also hold centre status with several awarding bodies for providing qualifications.How to ApplyPlease note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Onboarding Coordinator on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.   Please only apply if you consent to these terms.You must have eligibility to work in the UK.   Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.  If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.We look forward to hearing from you!

Buyer  (Hotel Furniture)Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Salary: £40k to £45k per annum (DOE) + benef... Buyer  (Hotel Furniture)Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Salary: £40k to £45k per annum (DOE) + benefits Contract: Full-time, PermanentAbout Us Curtis is a leader in designing, manufacturing, and installing high-quality contract furniture for the hotel sector. Working with clients such as Hilton, De Vere, Holiday Inn & Crowne Plaza.  With a Head Office located just 10 minutes from Leeds City Centre, we make high specification, bespoke hotel furniture. Our ethos is to provide a highly professional working environment with challenging and rewarding projects and opportunity for ongoing personal development.The RoleWe’re looking for an experienced Buyer to join our fast-paced team at our Leeds headquarters. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth and cost-effective supply of materials and components, helping us continue to deliver outstanding projects on time and on budget.Key Responsibilities: Manage procurement of raw materials, fittings, and services for productionBuild and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating best value on price, quality, and lead timesMonitor stock levels and place orders in line with production requirementsSupport the production team by ensuring materials are available when neededIdentify cost-saving opportunities without compromising qualityMaintain accurate records and supplier performance reports Skills & Experience: Previous experience in a buying/purchasing role (manufacturing sector desirable)Strong negotiation and supplier management skillsGood understanding of supply chain and stock control processesOrganised, with excellent attention to detailConfident communicator and team playerIT literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel    INDLS