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Location: Coventry (office based when not travelling) Salary: £60,000–£65,000doe + bonus of up to 30%, pension, healthcare etc. Travel: Extensive UK & International travel The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development Manager to support the continued development of the supplier network & strengthen strategic supplier relationships across the business. This is not a transactional purchasing role. Working closely with the Head of Supply Chain and Managing Director – Commercial, you will play a key role in evaluating potential suppliers, introducing approved suppliers into the business, managing supplier relationships once established and driving supplier performance improvements. The role requires regular international travel to visit suppliers, conduct factory audits and attend trade exhibitions across the UK, Europe, Asia and other relevant sourcing regions. You will have:

• Proven experience in purchasing, sourcing, procurement or supplier management.
• Strong supplier relationship management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience in supplier development, onboarding and relationship management.
• The ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver results.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• A proactive, analytical and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability and willingness to travel internationally.

Experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial or distribution environments would be beneficial. Key Responsibilities Supplier Sourcing & Assessment

• Identify research and evaluate potential suppliers aligned with business requirements.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments, due diligence activities and supplier evaluations.
• Support supplier selection activities and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Coordinate supplier visits, audits & qualification processes.
• Attend trade exhibitions & supplier events to identify potential supplier relationships and sourcing options.

Supplier Onboarding & Implementation Supplier Relationship Management Commercial Management Internal Stakeholder Management Continuous Improvement What We Offer

• £60,000–£65,000 doe plus bonus.
• An opportunity to make a tangible commercial impact.
• International supplier exposure and travel.
• Close collaboration with senior commercial and supply chain leadership.

Join a growing distribution and manufacturing business in Coventry! We’re looking for a proactive and analytical Management Accountant to join our clients growing business and support the Financial Controller in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and providing insight to support business decisions. This is a full-time office based role paying £55k - £60k doe plus benefits. The role requires sound technical accounting knowledge and a practical, analytical and collaborative approach, with a focus on reliable reporting, effective processes and continuous improvement. The Role

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss and balance sheet reporting.
• Support month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, stock adjustments and reconciliations.
• Check and reconcile the purchase ledgers for 3 sites.
• Manage customer rebates, sales ledger reconciliations and purchase ledger checks across three sites.
• Assist with VAT returns, year-end accounts and audit requirements.
• Work closely with operational teams to support cost control, budgeting and commercial decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and systems including support for ERP development and data integrity.

About You

• Part-qualified, newly qualified (at least 2 years experience) or qualified by experience, ideally with CIMA, ACCA or ACA training.
• Experience in management accounts, month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience working with finance systems and large data sets; exposure to ERP systems or system implementation would be beneficial.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse, reconcile and present financial data clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail and a confident, analytical approach.
• Well organised, commercially aware and able to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• A collaborative team player who takes ownership and is keen to drive continuous improvement.

Experience in distribution, manufacturing or a stock-based environment would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you can make a real impact, develop your skills and contribute to the continued success of the company.

Coventry | Distributor / Manufacturing Business Are you a proactive, analytical planner who enjoys balancing customer demand, supplier performance and stock availability? We’re looking for an experienced Supply Chain Planner  to join our client in Coventry. This is a full-time office based role paying circa £40k - £50k doe plus benefits. You will be taking ownership of an allocated product, supplier or business portfolio within a busy distribution and manufacturing environment. You’ll have the opportunity to take real ownership of your portfolio, work collaboratively across the business and contribute directly to product availability, inventory performance and customer satisfaction. Using Slim4 (planning tool) and ERP systems, you’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate forecasts, optimising inventory, supporting replenishment and ensuring the right products are available at the right time. Working closely with suppliers and internal teams, you’ll identify potential supply issues early, make informed planning decisions and help drive continuous improvement across the supply chain. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and making a tangible difference to business performance.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in demand planning, forecasting & purchase order management within a distribution, manufacturing or product-led business.
• Experience using Slim4 and/or ERP systems, with an understanding of planning parameters, replenishment and inventory management.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret forecasts, stock data and supplier performance.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks, resolving issues and following actions through to completion.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and recurring deadlines.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with data, purchase orders and planning records.

What you’ll be responsible for:

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Complete daily and weekly planning activities and Slim4 tasks accurately and on time.
• Review demand forecasts, replenishments, lead times, capacity constraints, open orders and projected stock levels.
• Align purchasing activity with customer demand forecasts, production plans, capacity constraints and inventory policies.
• Identify future shortages, excess stock  risks and actively participate in creating strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Commercial teams to understand future demand.
• Make routine evidence-based adjustments within approved parameters.
• Monitor shortages, excess & slow moving stock and potential obsolete inventory & follow actions through.
• Maintain effective supplier communication regarding orders, forecasts, capacity and delivery lead times.

Inventory Management

• Review inventory levels against demand forecasts.
• Minimise excess stock while preventing supply shortages.
• Adjust planning parameters in response to changes in demand, supply performance and business requirements.
• Set & maintain inventory management levels in Slim4.

Purchase Order Management

• Raise and release purchase orders.
• Ensure accurate pricing, quantities and delivery dates.
• Monitor open orders and expedite late shipments.
• Resolve order discrepancies with suppliers.

Data Management

• Maintain accurate planning records, notes and master data within approved supply chain processes.
• Check system outputs and promptly report system, interface or data issues, providing clear supporting examples.
• Support new product introductions, range changes, supplier transitions, testing, training and team cover by providing accurate supply chain information.
• Record and escalate supplier, delivery, documentation, quality, compliance and environmental concerns through the appropriate channels.