Material Buyer Job at Randstad (Watford)

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Estimator

Creating and building beautiful award-winning homes is what we do at Dandara. Ho...

Location

United Kingdom , Milton Keynes

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven Surveying/Estimating project knowledge on residential and/or commercial projects
Relevant industry qualifications
Experience of MS Excel and Word
Team player
Self-motivated
Able to work using his/her own initiative

Job Responsibility

Preparation of initial construction budgets from in-house cost models and external data for land purchase feasibility studies
Assist with the technical aspects of each bid including identifying and costing all abnormal elements and risks
Produce robust construction budgets of both direct labour work elements and subcontract packages to enable cost certainty at planning submission sign off stage
Assist the technical team with cost advice and input into cost options and value engineering exercises during design development, identifying and costing all abnormal elements and risks
Interrogation of live development costs reports to extract relevant current cost information for feasibility purposes
Development of the Estimating/Cost Planning system and standard cost plan template to ensure all current financial information is incorporated and becomes integrated with the Contract Financial reporting system
Coordination with contractors to obtain data for estimates
Site visits and inspections
Liaison with external consultants with regard to cost issues
Assist in the preparation of monthly cost plan status reports for submission to Directors

What we offer

Car Allowance
Discretionary bonus
33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
Health Hero digital doctor - 24 hr virtual help and appointments
Health Assured Wisdom App
Competitive parental leave
3x salary life assurance (paid option to increase to x4)
Cycle to Work Scheme

Fulltime

Account manager – large format print

Location

United Kingdom , Surrey

Salary:

Not provided

ASG International

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

project manager / account manager / buyer / production experience
Expertise in offline/marketing materials (Graphical chain and design projects, Print, Digital Print, POS display, retail in-store etc)
Passion for environment, biodegradables, carbon neutrality etc
A mix of administrative/organisation/technical and communication/people/human skills

What we offer

Exposure to large scale projects (Print, POS, retail in-store etc)
Be part of an a quickly expanding and very creative provider of retail marketing solutions
Be part of an ethical company (sustainability is part of their core business)
Modern company (use latest technologies, flexibility for people and equality between staff)
Structured Growth trajectory (company doubled in size in the last 3 years)
Diverse job (initiative taker and leadership potential welcome)
Compete on quality and not just price (crucial part of their philosophy)

Fulltime

Product Marketing Manager

As a Product Marketing Manager at LHH, you will be responsible for driving the a...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

LHH

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in hands-on product marketing, with a portfolio of content that has driven buyer engagement and action
Strong storytelling ability, with a track record of translating complex innovations into accessible, persuasive marketing materials
Proficiency in campaign management tools, CRM systems, and content creation platforms (e.g., PowerPoint, MS Teams, Asana, Seismic)
Analytical mindset, comfortable using data to inform decisions and optimise marketing activities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional projects from concept to execution

Job Responsibility

Market Analysis: Source and apply market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape
Regularly gather and synthesise feedback from candidates and buyers to inform product messaging and innovation stories
Lead competitive analysis sessions, translating findings into actionable recommendations for product positioning
Go-to-Market Strategy: Proactively develop and execute comprehensive go to market plans aligned with company and business line objectives
Define messaging and value propositions based on market insights and business needs
Create and execute go-to-market plans for new product launches and feature releases
Lead and project manage cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and ongoing product marketing activities
Develop competitive positioning strategies to differentiate LHH in the market
Content Creation & Storytelling: Write and produce high-impact sales and marketing collateral, including pitch decks, email campaigns, blog posts, and video scripts that move buyers to action
Partner with design teams to create visually engaging assets that highlight product innovations and customer success stories

What we offer

Growth opportunities within a human resources global leader
We prioritize learning to stay agile in an increasingly competitive business environment
We foster an open-minded environment where people spark new ideas and explore alternatives

Fulltime

New

Temporary MRP Planner

Reporting to the Master Planner, the MRP Planner is responsible for the effectiv...

Location

United Kingdom , Worksop

Salary:

Not provided

Celeros Flow Technology

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A comprehensive understanding of MRP planning and scheduling, preferably using SAP software
A sound mechanical engineering background - HNC or Higher preferred
Highly organised with excellent communication and time management skills
HNC or Higher in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of three years of experience in a similar role
Similar industry working environment is highly desirable

Job Responsibility

Planning, Routing and Scheduling of Assemblies + Manufactured components
Creation of routings based on requirements of the Sales Order, Material Masters - including drawings, specifications, and Engineering instructions
Manage the production control function to: Create and release production packs / orders in line with MRP date requirements
Monitor status of feeder materials - liaise with Buyer / expeditor where necessary
Advise Engineering on the BOM issues or contract requirements
Obtain BOM’s and customer requirements from engineering and contracts (where required) and load into shop floor and external processing requirements
Maintain the Production Control & Planning system in line with required delivery
Expedite WIP. and sub-contract orders daily, via Shop floor, Inspection, Stores and Despatch
Implement and maintain the routing requirements of all manufactured parts within the business at the Worksop facility
Liaise daily with Supply Chain to ensure on time delivery both to and from the facility

What we offer

Competitive salary
Opportunities to develop
Bonus
33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
Holiday buy and sell
Pension
Life Cover
Employee Assistance Program
Digital Benefits
Health, Wealth & Lifestyle

Maintenance Planner

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for developing job plans for the Maintena...

Location

United States , Portland

Salary:

70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Year

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Some technical education strongly preferred
1-3 years of industrial maintenance and a technical understanding of plant and facility equipment required
Working knowledge of JDE and CMMS systems preferred
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office required
Strong organizational skills and ability to focus on details required
Strong communication skills (reading, writing and verbal) are essential to interface with co-workers, Team Leaders and Managers
Ability to work as part of a team to achieve desired results
also, must be self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision
Order processing

Job Responsibility

Review work requests and work orders for priority and update work orders to appropriate status
Determine job scoping requirements and either scope job or obtain scoping from qualified trades
Develop work procedures for maintenance jobs with necessary information, including skills, tasks, parts, tools, auxiliary equipment, contractors, and estimated time required
Determine required parts/materials on each work order
verify parts/materials are available and provide details to MRO buyer to acquire parts/materials as necessary
Supervise the MRO Buyer, CMMS Coordinator, and Parts Clerk to ensure all resources are purchased, entered into inventory, and allocated through the work order process
Coordinate with the Parts Clerk to determine required parts/materials for all stock items and verify parts/materials are available
Coordinate with MRO buyer to identify material requirements, generate purchase orders and required delivery dates
Create and maintain standard task list for PMs and frequent jobs
Generate a complete 14-day draft schedule (one week fixed, second week tentative) and review with Operations to ensure available trades hours and asset availability

What we offer

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE
Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE
120 hours of PTO
401(k) Retirement Savings plan that includes company’s matching contributions up to 4.5%
Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipment

Fulltime

Assistant Procurement Manager - Beauty & Wellbeing Indonesia

Join us as Assistant Procurement Manager - Beauty & Wellbeing Indonesia. Unileve...

Location

Indonesia , Banten

Salary:

Not provided

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University bachelor's degree with strong stakeholders' management capability
At least 3 years working experiences in supply chain (have experience in procurement will be an advantage)
Negotiation, Objection Management: Ability to find common ground and commercially acceptable solutions, with risk identification and management
Creative Problem Solving: awareness and intervention through the value chain to seek disruptive, impactful solutions
Personal Effectiveness: Strong persistency and directing skill, effective and proven strategic planning, ability to learn quickly, handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously, resilient and determined towards success. Calm in the face of ambiguity
A self-starting, curious, and a quick learner and is capable to work under high-pace, high pressure Environment
Strong Analytical, Interpretation and Communication skills: data and information analysis and business presentation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
Good command of English
Leadership

Job Responsibility

Create and implement end-to-end sourcing strategies for Beauty & Wellbeing portfolios in line with Unilever’s business agenda to deliver high growth performance both topline and bottom-line
Lead the execution of Procurement strategies and all key initiatives related with Superior availability (resilience), Superior Value (cash and cost competitiveness/saving), Quality of materials, Innovations, Sustainability, and Responsible Sourcing Policies
Manage accountably of the materials price forecasting processes through Procurement’s forecasting platform and deliver high forecast accuracy
Manage full cycle of negotiation to contracting for raw materials
Pre-negotiation/tender preparation, negotiation/tender event, final awarding & allocation, and contracting
Supplier management through building a strong partnership programs to ensure reliable supply according to agreed quality and service with compliance to the Responsible Sourcing Policies
Join strategy by working closely and collaboratively with Global Buyer for relevant materials to define the right approaches and strategies for business unit Beauty & Wellbeing Indonesia
Execute and implement the Global Procurement Business Group’s Initiatives and Strategies related with Procurement Light House Strategy into the country Indonesia
Bring external insight in through market & competitor benchmarking analytic and support to CRM/PRM programs
Support business strategies and agendas through working collaboratively with cross function e.g. Marketing, R&D, Planning, Sourcing Unit, and Finance) to deliver key Projects

Fulltime

Vice President of Product Marketing

Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From chang...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

230000.00 - 270000.00 USD / Year

Assessfirst

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 13 years of Product Marketing experience in B2B or B2G environments, with a proven record of creating differentiated positioning and driving measurable business impact
Strong strategic thinking paired with executional excellence
Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Product, and other cross functional leaders to align strategies and outcomes
A customer-first mindset and passion for creating market-defining stories that inspire and sell
An ability to create measurable impact - and then build systems and processes to replicate success
Deep curiosity about how the product works, the role it plays in solving customer pain points, and what makes it truly unique
A sense of urgency, extreme ownership, and a bias for action, staying hands-on to do whatever it takes to drive impact
Creative, resourceful, and energized by a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Job Responsibility

Craft Via’s product narrative by creating clear, differentiated, and exciting messaging and positioning across our portfolio of products (Remix, Via, and Citymapper)
Partner with Product leadership to align roadmaps with customer needs and market trends while ensuring all go-to-market plans are grounded in deep product understanding
Lead product launches that inspire customers and drive growth, including narrative development and execution across key touchpoints
Enable GTM teams to win by delivering messaging, playbooks, and demos that improve close rates, win rates, and deal velocity
Collaborate with Communications to create narratives and messages that influence Via’s media coverage, analyst reports, and market perception
Collaborate on content strategy to deliver high-impact materials that engage buyers from awareness through decision
Advance thought leadership by creating compelling content and engaging in speaking opportunities that reinforce Via’s position as the category leader
Establish and track OKRs and KPIs for team performance, launch outcomes, and GTM effectiveness, using those insights to continuously improve
Create replicable tools and processes to support efficiency and scale

What we offer

free medical plans
401K matching

Fulltime

Maintenance Supervisor

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the efficient and effective use of...

Location

United States , Carthage

Salary:

Not provided

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Five years of technical maintenance experience with one year of supervisory experience required
Working knowledge of Ammonia Refrigeration Systems required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written required
Ability to lead and supervise fairly, firmly and consistently
Ability to interact and to manage conflict while maintaining composure and perspective
Troubleshooting skills to identify, define and solve problems, and to coach team member to do the same
Strong organizational skills and the ability to focus on details required
Strong initiative and the ability to work with others to achieve desired results
Working knowledge of MRO materials and equipment

Job Responsibility

Provide department supervision to ensure work efficiency and quality craftsmanship
Troubleshoot problems causing delays of tasks and projects where a high level of technical knowledge and capability are required
Review work requests and work orders and update work orders to appropriate status
Develop work procedures for maintenance jobs with necessary information
including skills, tasks, parts, tools, auxiliary equipment, contractors, and estimated time required
Determine required manpower and parts/materials on each work order and verify availability before scheduling
Determine the need for special support equipment and inform Maintenance Manager
Coordinate with buyers to identify material requirements, generate purchase orders and coordinate delivery
Review department schedule and recommend work order start dates based on priorities and production needs
Review completed PMs and update changes to part lists and tasks

Fulltime

Material Buyer

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Watford

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 21, 2026

Expiration:
March 01, 2026

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