Procurement and Supply Chain

Senior Contracts Officer

Are you an experienced Senior Contracts Officer keen to support solutions opportunities within the Aerospace sector industry? Do you have extensive bids experience? If so, the following permanent role might be for you…. On behalf of my client, a leading Aerospace and Defence Electronics organisation based in Rochdale I am pleased to present the opportunity for a Senior Contracts Officer on a permanent basis. This is a busy and challenging, yet extremely exciting role, which will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work on multiple, complex multi-stream opportunities simultaneously. The Senior Contracts Officer will be responsible for co-ordinating the bids team with the relevant service / product / business knowledge required to prepare and manage winning an opportunity and creating highly quality bids. This role is end to end covering bid preparation and submission as well as contract management through the programme execution. You will be responsible for: Preparing the commercial aspects of bids Working with the Estimating officer as required with regards to the pricing aspects of each bid Ensuring the timely submission of bids Taking ownership of the end-to-end bid process Producing high quality final bid documents within defined tender deadlines Providing commercial support to the business development team to assist with the securing of new opportunities with existing and new customer base You : Qualified to Higher level in Business or associated discipline and/or previous experience in an opportunity, sales, bid environment for complex bids Strong commercial acumen with understanding of terms and conditions Ability to communicate and influence at multiple levels within the organisation Strong MS Office skills The package: You'll receive a very competitive salary (£££ offered depends on level of experience), an early Friday finish and other benefits including pension, life assurance and 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development. *** Please note this roles require UK defence security clearance to SC level as a minimum, you must be SC clearable to apply for this role ***

Defence & Aerospace

Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer Barrow in Furness Based (Hybrid) £41.08 an hour Umbrella OR £35.65 an hour PAYE Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Barrow in Furness. 3-4 days per week on site. Role description:- To provide support to the Supply Chain capability, working as a member of the business or function to provide expertise and support ensuring suppliers achieve the required delivery, cost and quality performance targets to support the programs in line with Procurement Governance and the Company Business Targets. To undertake all tasks as necessary to support the achievement of the functions objectives, in accordance with process and procedures To ensure compliance with the BAE Systems Operational Framework requirements by ensuring adhere to all processes and procedures. Knowledge: Two-way communication - ability to communicate with peers both internally and externally. Ability to obtain information for different sources Proactive and self-motivated. Ability to escalate issues if and when they occur. Skills: Basic awareness of supplier management techniques Basic awareness of commercial aspects of contracts Proficient in the use of appropriate IT packages including Microsoft Office Applications. Ability to respond to internal/external customer enquiries, providing information and guidance as appropriate. High level of accuracy when inputting and cleansing data Ability to prioritise work load and set /meet customer expectations Can take ownership of problems and will attempt to resolve issues before escalating. For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

Procurement and Supply Chain

Purchasing Co-Ordinator

Do you have a proven background within purchasing? Are you CIPS qualified and keen to support solutions within the manufacturing sector? If so the following permanent role might be for you… My mark leading manufacturer client is seeking a Purchasing Co-Ordinator to join their team at a time of ambitious growth plans. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to their continued success and drive improvements in their purchasing and procurement processes. The main purpose of the role is to optimise the procurement processes by analysing purchasing data, supplier performance, and market trends. The role has a keen focus on improving cost efficiency, ensuring supplier reliability, and supporting strategic decision-making within the Supply Chain Function. The successful Purchasing Co-Ordinator will be responsible for analysing and optimising the procurement activities of the Company. This exciting role focuses on gathering and interpreting purchasing data, assessing Supplier performance, and supporting the development of cost-effective Procurement Strategies. The Purchasing Analyst will work closely with Cross-Functional Teams, including Procurement, Finance and Operations, to drive efficiencies and cost savings. You will be responsible for: Annual purchasing cost savings Purchase order accuracy. Supplier performance/supplier lead time improvement in line with business needs Inventory turnover. Supplier Relationship Development. Supply Chain Risk Management. Purchasing Process Optimisation. Vendor Payment Optimisation. Compliance: To ensure that all Purchasing activities comply with Company Policies, legal requirements, and Ethical Standards. Process Improvement: To work with procurement teams to continuously improve processes, tools, and systems to enhance purchasing efficiency. You will have: CIPS qualification (essential), Bachelor's Degree qualified (desired). Experience in the same or very similar role within a Manufacturing environment. Proven track record of achieving results in line with Primary Objectives. 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.