Zenith People, the friendly and professional recruitment agency

Full time, Permanent
North East
Posted 22 hours ago
We have an excellent opportunity for a Sales and Marketing professional to join a growing consultancy business based in the North East. You will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and increasing brand awareness for the company.The position will be fully remote so the candidate can work from home with the occasional requirement to attend networking and exhibitions in the North East.Job Responsibilities:
  • Create monthly email marketing campaigns targeted to specific groups/demographics
  • Social media management – Including delivering creative and engaging social media strategies, writing content and creating social graphics where required
  • Creating monthly email newsletter to customers
  • Liaise with company who provide us with data to discuss new contacts, demographics and add to CRM system.
  • Case studies – organise interviews with clients to carry out case studies as and when required, this includes video case studies.
  • Creating and posting of blogs on the company website
  • PR – news articles to be created as and when required.
  • Attending exhibitions/networking events
  • Attending events with business development groups we are currently members of.
  • Video case studies – as and when required these should be organised with clients.
  • Ongoing website development including uploading of news articles, case studies etc.
  • Raise proposals as and when necessary
  • Follow up proposals with clients ensuring notes are maintained on their CRM system.
  • Maintain CRM system
  • Analysing data from company social media and website.
  • GoogleAds – Check the campaigns on a weekly basis to ensure continued return on investment
  • Keeping up to date with the latest techniques, marketing trends and insights.
Job Requirements:
  • Strong background with previous Sales and Marketing experience
  • Experience with email marketing and social media content
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Outstanding time management, planning and organisation skills
  • Excellent communication skills.

Job Features

Job CategoryCommercial
Salary£40,000

We have an excellent opportunity for a Sales and Marketing professional to join a growing consultancy business based in the North East. You will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and incre...

Permanent
North East, Remote
Posted 2 days ago
We have an excellent opportunity for an individual to join a growing consultancy business based in the North East. You will be responsible for providing exceptional support to our clients while efficiently managing various administrative tasks. This role will be fully remote but the candidate must live in the North East. The role responsibilities:
  • Careful diary planning of client meetings
  • Upload documents in advance to Share Point
  • Liaise with the Certification Body to provide support to clients
  • Liaise with 3rd party auditors
  • Support clients with surveillance audits, attending remotely
  • Cover Pre-Audit Support
  • Manage own clients in company CRM
  • Update CRM
  • Any other business as required
 The person we're looking for:
  • Experience of working with Iso standards desirable but not essential
  • Previous admin/client support experience
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Attention to detail
 By applying for this opportunity, you agree that Zenith People Ltd may share your details with the end client at the shortlist stage. If you have the relevant skills and the drive to enhance your career, we would love to speak with you. Apply now or give us a call – 0191 428 6444.

Job Features

Job CategoryCommercial
Salary£25,000

Salary £25,000
We have an excellent opportunity for an individual to join a growing consultancy business based in the North East. You will be responsible for providing exceptional support to ou...

Contract
Greater London
Posted 2 days ago
Are you a software engineer who is up for a challenge? Because we’ve got a great one. We’re building a new analytics and risk platform. It’s called ACQA. It’s a cloud native platform with a host of business specific applications and services built on top of it. At its heart its Python, but we also use other languages, including Java and Scala. We’re not looking for somebody who fits in a box. Our team is diverse, and our hiring reflects that. You might be a Pythonista with an unparalleled depth of knowledge about financial derivatives risk and pricing. Or you might be a big data guru who writes beautiful Scala (or PySpark) on massive and complex datasets. Or you may be somewhere in-between. Either way you are the kind of person we want to speak to. So, if you are an awesome Python developer, if you know about derivative risk, If you’re a Java or Scala developer who’d like an opportunity to learn some Python then we would love to hear from you. Your team You’ll be working in the ACQA Engines Crew, as part of the IB Risk Technology Stream under CDIO. ACQA is “Advanced Cloud Quantitative Analytics” – it’s our strategic cloud based Analytics and Risk platform. The team is composed of approximately 60 top level engineers in multiple global locations, organised into agile local autonomous pods of 5-10 members. We work directly with traders, risk managers and finance users to provide platforms and tools that for management of the investment bank's Risk and PnL. Your expertise You have:
  • A deep software engineering background and mindset. You’ve seen several different programming paradigms and languages. You understand design patterns – and know when not to use them. You know what it means to develop bullet proof software in a fast-paced environment where bugs cost money.
  • Strong communication skills, written and spoken, you can communicate complex subjects concisely.
You’ll have a few of:
  • Deep experience developing in Python. You’ve used it at scale, you have a deep knowledge of the language and many of its commonly used packages. You believe in testing your code to destruction, using several different testing frameworks. You’re a Pythonista who loves the language and embraces its culture.
  • Experience in one of the JVM languages. You’ve used it at scale and have excellent knowledge of the language and its associated ecosystem.
  • Strong knowledge of Spark or other data focused work on massive, complex datasets. You’ve built, tested and tuned spark jobs that operate on giant data sets.
  • A great working knowledge of financial derivative products, their risks, and how the front to back process to process them works
  • Some exposure to cloud-based systems (ideally Microsoft Azure) and a desire to learn more.
  • Some exposure to web-based UI frameworks would be useful, though not essential
  • A desire to learn Python You are:
  • A passionate engineer. Dedicated to building software that end users love. You enjoy working in a fast-paced agile environment.
  • A dev-ops evangelist. Committed to helping to improve the developer experience for everybody working on the ACQA platform and interacting with your code.
  • A teacher. You enjoy helping those around you develop their skills, while you develop your own.
  • Collaborative by nature. You enjoy working in a highly skilled team where the best ideas win. Even if they are not yours. You are equally happy developing something new or building on the work of others.
 By applying for this opportunity, you agree that Zenith People Ltd may share your details with the end client at the shortlist stage. If you have the relevant skills and the drive to enhance your career, we would love to speak with you. Apply now or give us a call – 0191 428 6444.

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Job CategoryIT and Digital
Salary£600 - £650 Per Day

£600 - £650 Per Day
Are you a software engineer who is up for a challenge? Because we’ve got a great one. We’re building a new analytics and risk platform. It’s called ACQA. It’s a clo...

Permanent
Gateshead
Posted 2 days ago
Zenith People are looking to recruit a Management Accountant to work at its client site in Gateshead.In the role you will be responsible for reporting management information; month-end, quarter end and annual processing for the business. To be part of the division’s finance team which helps ensure that effective financial and internal controls are in place at division locations and assists with other projects or issues across the division as required.Our client are offering competitive salary, bonus and excellent progression and development opportunities. The role responsibilities:
  • To produce daily, weekly and month end reporting which provides a professional service to both internal and external customers
  • To ensure location assets are safeguarded and have adequate processes in place to support financial reporting.
  • To ensure all internal controls are in place, that they are maintained and updated as necessary to meet company requirements and to actively participate in internal audit processes
  • Overhead cost analysis
  • Month end journals and reconciliations
  • Assist with the standard costing and works order processes
  • Ensure through timely and accurate provision of information the reporting of all financial results including financial statements, midyear reviews, forecasts, budgeting and all cost and financial reporting is done to schedule.
  • Help with provision of required information for statutory reporting and taxation departments at head office.
  • Offer support and advice to other locations within the division as needed.
  • Provide information to support financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
  • Ensure accounting practises are carried out in accordance with current standards.
  • Assist on special projects as required, as part of the Finance team and the wider business.
  • Part of team which ensures that all accounting data and reporting requirements for the division are completed in a timely and accurate manner to corporate deadlines. This includes budgeting, planning and forecasting processes as well as regular cadence calls.
  • Ensures that adequate internal controls are in place to ensure that business assets are safeguarded
  • Provides timely and accurate data and analysis as required for management teams and Finance community.
 The person we're looking for:
  • Newly qualified, passed finalist or finalist – CIMA or ACCA.
  • Previous experience of cost accounting within a manufacturing environment to defined procedures, rules and policies is desirable.
  • Experience of a standard costing environment is desirable.
  • Previous experience of working across borders in a multi-national organisation is an advantage.
  • Previous experience of project cost accounting would be advantageous.
  • Previous experience of audit processes is desirable.
  • Strong working knowledge MS Office (particularly Excel) is essential
  • Experience of JD Edwards would be an advantage
  • Strong communications and interpersonal skills which allow the job holder to influence and persuade at all levels within the organisation.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Self motivated with the ability to work on own initiative either alone or as part of the team working to and achieving strict timescales
  • Ability and willingness to continually expand and develop professional financial knowledge.
 By applying for this opportunity, you agree that Zenith People Ltd may share your details with the end client at the shortlist stage. If you have the relevant skills and the drive to enhance your career, we would love to speak with you. Apply now or give us a call – 0191 428 6444.

Job Features

Job CategoryCommercial
Salary£40,000

Salary £40,000
Zenith People are looking to recruit a Management Accountant to work at its client site in Gateshead.

Permanent
Washington
Posted 3 days ago
We are currently working with Energizer, who are looking for experienced production operatives to join their growing RAYOVAC team based in Washington.RAYOVAC is a world leading hearing aid battery brand, manufactured by Energizer, with an extensive team dedicated to quality, service, and performance. Backed by more than 110 years of bringing the latest innovations to the marketplace, the RAYOVAC® brand offers a full range of high-performance batteries to meet the power needs of today’s consumers. Zenith People have been tasked with finding ambitious and hardworking individuals who are seeking long term permanent employment with real potential for personal development and progression. The role responsibilities:
  • Ensure all tasks are carried out in an accordance with established standard operating procedures.
  • Operate semi-automated and automated high speed production equipment including setting tasks that require a high degree of dexterity and accuracy.
  • Responsible for Quality control and inspection procedures.
  • Achieve expected efficiency, quality, and quantity outputs.
  • Participate and contribute to ensure continuous improvement is achieved.
  • Any other duties commensurate with the position as and when required.
 The person we are looking for will have:
  • 3 years’ minimum experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Capable of carrying out basic maintenance and setting tasks.
  • Demonstrate a good mechanical/technical aptitude.
  • Awareness/knowledge of statistical process control.
  • Good computer literacy.
  • Be flexible in availability to achieve manufacturing objectives and production plans.
  • Ability to work either a 3 shift or continental shift pattern.
 Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free on-site parking
 Schedule:
  • 12-hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability
 Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Washington, Tyne and Wear: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
 Experience:
  • Production: 5 years (preferred)
 Licence/Certification:Driving Licence (preferred) By applying for this opportunity, you agree that Zenith People Ltd may share your details with the end client at the shortlist stage. If you have the relevant skills and the drive to enhance your career, we would love to speak with you. Apply now or give us a call – 0191 428 6444.

Job Features

Job CategoryEngineering and Manufacturing
Salary£29,000 - £34,500

Salary £29,000 - £34,500
We are currently working with Energizer, who are looking for experienced production operatives to join their growing RAYOVAC team based in Washington.

Permanent
Washington
Posted 3 days ago
We are currently working with Energizer, who are looking for experienced Toolmakers to join their growing RAYOVAC team based in Washington.RAYOVAC is a world leading hearing aid battery brand, manufactured by Energizer, with an extensive team dedicated to quality, service, and performance. Backed by more than 110 years of bringing the latest innovations to the marketplace, the RAYOVAC® brand offers a full range of high-performance batteries to meet the power needs of today’s consumers.Zenith People have been tasked with finding ambitious and hardworking individuals who are seeking long term permanent employment with real potential for personal development and progression.To proactively maintain and develop all production tooling equipment with the paint. The role responsibilities:
  • Finding and rectifying faults on Press Tooling equipment
  • Maintenance of Progression Press Tooling
  • Assisting with the development and improvement of Progression Tools
  • Press Setting
  • Working closely with Engineers and Technicians
  • Weekend overtime working is occasionally required.
  • Any other duties associated with the position as and when required:
  • Must be totally flexible in approach, and maybe required to assist in other departments if and when required.
 The person we are looking for will:
  • Experience in high volume manufacturing not heavy industry
  • Must be time served and qualified to a minimum level of ONC.
  • All round machining skills particularly in Surface Grinding and Cylindrical Grinding
  • Capable of working to tight tolerances
  • At least two years recent post apprenticeship experience
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • PC literate
  • Be flexible and adaptable.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to deal with people at all levels.
  • Keen and enthusiastic
  • Ability to work unsupervised.
 Schedule: This role is working alternating double day shift (6:00 -14:30 Monday to Thursday and 6:00 AM Friday/ 14:30 - 23:00 Monday to Thursday and 11:00-16:00 Friday) Pay Broken down: The hourly rate is £15.8352, the basic salary for this role is £39,692 including a monthly shift allowance payment of £634.73. There is also a monthly holiday premium paid of £134.04. Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Washington, Tyne, and Wear: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
 By applying for this opportunity, you agree that Zenith People Ltd may share your details with the end client at the shortlist stage. If you have the relevant skills and the drive to enhance your career, we would love to speak with you. Apply now or give us a call – 0191 428 6444.

Job Features

Job CategoryEngineering and Manufacturing
Salary£39,692

Salary £39,692
We are currently working with Energizer, who are looking for experienced Toolmakers to join their growing RAYOVAC team based in Washington.

Permanent
Washington
Posted 3 days ago
We are currently working with Energizer, who are looking for experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Technicians to join their growing RAYOVAC team based in Washington.RAYOVAC is a world leading hearing aid battery brand, manufactured by Energizer, with an extensive team dedicated to quality, service, and performance. Backed by more than 110 years of bringing the latest innovations to the marketplace, the RAYOVAC® brand offers a full range of high-performance batteries to meet the power needs of today’s consumers. Zenith People have been tasked with finding ambitious and hardworking individuals who are seeking long term permanent employment with real potential for personal development and progression. The role responsibilities:
  • Diagnosing and rectifying faults on production equipment.
  • Perform thorough maintenance as scheduled by the CMMS.
  • Work as part of the Production shift team communicating issues to other Technicians and Engineers.
  • Complete shift log, detailing all relevant information to ensure continuation and/or review of repair.
  • Assisting with the commissioning, development, and improvement of production equipment.
  • Some overtime work is expected.
  • Any other duties commensurate with the position as and when required.
 The person we are looking for will:
  • Be time served and qualified to a minimum of BTEC ONC.
  • Be willing to undergo training as identified through Engineers/Team Leaders.
  • Help to develop and improve PPM’s.
  • Have at least two years recent post apprenticeship experience.
  • Candidates should have experience in a similar role including a good knowledge of Electro - Pneumatic machinery which is PLC controlled.
  • Experience in FMCG. Not heavy industry
  • Capable of machining to <0.1mm tolerances on lathe/milling m/c.
  • Mechanical or Electrical bias but Multi skilled
  • Good diagnostic/problem solving and communication skills.
  • The ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team and assist in prioritization where applicable.
  • Ability to perform when under pressure.
 Schedule: The position is working a continental shift pattern working a 4 weekly rotation as follows:(12 Hour Shifts) Week 1: Monday & Tuesday: 6am – 6pmFriday, Saturday, & Sunday: 6pm- 6am Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday: 6am-6pm Week 3: Monday & Tuesday: 6pm-6amFriday, Saturday, & Sunday: 6am-6pm. Week 4: Wednesday & Thursday: 6pm-6am Pay Broken down: £15.83 Per Hour£50,737.67 Per Year Pay Broken down monthly: Basic Pay: £2,761.93Holiday Pay: £193.33Shift Premium: £1,152.80Paid Lunch: £120.08 Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Washington, Tyne, and Wear: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
 By applying for this opportunity, you agree that Zenith People Ltd may share your details with the end client at the shortlist stage. If you have the relevant skills and the drive to enhance your career, we would love to speak with you. Apply now or give us a call – 0191 428 6444.

Job Features

Job CategoryEngineering and Manufacturing
Salary£50,737.67

Salary £50,737.67
We are currently working with Energizer, who are looking for experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Technicians to join their growing RAYOVAC team based in Washington.

Contract
Remote
Posted 3 days ago
We are representing a leading player in the finance sector, and they are on the lookout for an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team.About the Role: The chosen candidate will play a pivotal role in leveraging technologies such as Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Data Lake (Delta Lake) to extract, load, and transform data from diverse source systems. The end goal is to deliver harmonized data models into our client's new global finance platform built on SAP FPSL. The role responsibilities:
  • Troubleshoot user issues related to Databricks (Spark) and suggest optimizations.
  • Guide teams on best practices of Databricks cluster management.
  • Consult and assist teams in developing, implementing, and maintaining sustainable, high-performance data processing and integration systems.
  • Improve data access methods to provide a secure and compliant self-service platform.
  • Guide users to find cost-effective setups while maintaining efficiency.
  • Implement observability solutions in Databricks to reduce costs.
  • Encourage the adoption of Databricks features like Photon and Graviton instances.
  • Review current infrastructure to identify cost-saving opportunities.
 The person we're looking for:
  • 3+ years of experience in data engineering application development using Spark, preferably in an enterprise environment on Microsoft Azure.
  • 5+ years of experience in building enterprise big data/data engineering applications using continuous integration tools like Azure DevOps.
  • Strong Databricks and Spark expertise with the ability to train and guide others.
  • Proficient in Python/PySpark and SQL (Spark SQL).
  • Experience with Git and a strong understanding of reusable software design patterns.
  • Proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Log Analytics, Azure KeyVault, and Git.
  • Design and implementation of production-grade solutions.
  • Practical experience in applying agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
  • Excellent analytical and conceptual skills to understand complex technology stacks and dependencies.
  • Enterprise system integration experience.
  • Knowledge of the insurance industry.
  • Background in finance & accounting or actuarial knowledge.
 Inside IR35 / Long Term Project / Fully Remote By applying for this opportunity, you agree that Zenith People Ltd may share your details with the end client at the shortlist stage. If you have the relevant skills and the drive to enhance your career, we would love to speak with you. Apply now or give us a call – 0191 428 6444.

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Job CategoryIT and Digital
Salary£500 - £550 Per Day

£500 - £550 Per Day
We are representing a leading player in the finance sector, and they are on the lookout for an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team.

Contract
County Durham, North East
Posted 3 days ago
Our client are a national contractor who have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Electrician to join their team! The role responsibilities:
  • Carrying out EICR inspections within domestic properties.
  • Identifying defects, deterioration, damages and/or conditions.
  • Carrying out any remedial works needed on site.
  • Competing up to 4 EICR's per day.
  • This role will require travelling across the North East so candidates must be willing to travel.
 The person we are looking for:
  • Must have previous experience conducting EICR's.
  • 17th/18th Edition.
  • MUST have a full UK Driving License.
  • Willing to work across the North East.
  • Must NVQ Level 3 qualified.
  • 2391 (or equivalent) Qualified with Inspection & Testing experience.
  • Good understanding of modern test equipment for all uses.
  • Experience with fault finding on electrical systems (preferred but not essential.)
 Benefits:
  • Company van
  • Fuel card
  • Bonus
 By applying for this opportunity, you agree that Zenith People Ltd may share your details with the end client at the shortlist stage. If you have the relevant skills and the drive to enhance your career, we would love to speak with you. Apply now or give us a call – 0191 428 6444.

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Job CategoryConstruction
Rate:£65 per test

£260 Per Day
Our client are a national contractor who have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Electrician to join their team!

Permanent
Northumberland
Posted 7 days ago
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join an engineering business which is recognised as industry leaders in energy generating solutions.The purpose of the Sales and Marketing Co-ordinator is to provide support to the sales and marketing team and help the business and wide to fulfil all agreed actions and targets. Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Manager, you will help to educate on how they can power their operations more efficiently and cost effective. The role responsibilities:
  • Provide support to the sales & marketing team in duties that support the generation of new business to the company.  This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Daily updating and analysis of our business CRM, Pipedrive
  • Internal sales and marketing reporting
  • Creating proposals and written presentations that promote the brand, products and services
  • Researching sectors, industry and company profiles to understand markets and customer needs and behaviours
  • Social media post creation, scheduling and analytics
  • Supporting the creation of marketing materials
  • Website maintenance
  • Producing quotes
  • Co-ordinating internal and external events
  • Supporting collation of data entries for bids/tenders/funding applications
  • Collating tender response answers that form an adaptable template and maintain the internal tender & bid library
  • Engaging with all relevant stakeholders to deliver the above
  • Other duties commensurate to the role.
 The person we're looking for:
  • Social media competency
  • Proficient in MS Office suite
  • Experience with CRMs
  • Excel capabilities
  • Internal reporting experience
  • Copy writing experience – desirable, but must demonstrate high level of written language -essential
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and analytics not essential but desirable
  • Team player, able to work collaboratively
  • Able to build and maintain positive relationships
  • Inquisitive, researching mindset
  • High attention to detail, strong reasoning and judgement skills
 By applying for this opportunity, you agree that Zenith People Ltd may share your details with the end client at the shortlist stage. If you have the relevant skills and the drive to enhance your career, we would love to speak with you. Apply now or give us a call – 0191 428 6444.

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Job CategoryCommercial
Salary£25,000 - £27,000

Salary £25,000 - £27,000
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join an engineering business which is recognised as industry leaders in energy generating solutions.

Permanent
South Tyneside
Posted 1 week ago
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business based in South Shields as they look to expand. In this role, you will be working with the Sales team to maintain client relationships with their existing client base across the North East, as well as identifying opportunities for growth. The role responsibilities:
  • Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships through regular communication and engagement
  • Understand client’s needs and objectives, and proactively address any concerns to ensure overall satisfaction
  • Serve as the point of contact for clients, address inquiries and providing timely and effective solutions
  • Research and identify potential new clients and business opportunities in target markets
  • Follow up any enquires or warm leads that come into the business from a number of channels
  • Provide feedback to the organization based on client interactions, contributing to product/service enhancements
  • Maintain accurate records of client interactions and transactions
 The person we're looking for:
  • Previous Sales/Account Management experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Highly organised and working to targets
  • Strong work ethic
  • Team player
 By applying for this opportunity, you agree that Zenith People Ltd may share your details with the end client at the shortlist stage. If you have the relevant skills and the drive to enhance your career, we would love to speak with you. Apply now or give us a call – 0191 428 6444.

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Job CategoryCommercial
Salary£26,000 - £32,000

Salary £26,000 - £32,000
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business based in South Shields as they look to expand. 

Permanent
Newcastle Upon-Tyne
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are currently working with a large Engineering business who are looking for a Project Buyer to join their team. The ideal person will have a strong purchasing background and ideally hold or working towards a CIPS qualification. The company has a fantastic benefits package, including bonus, good pension, DIS, hybrid and flexible working… along with lots of opportunity for career development. The role responsibilities:
  • Work to and continuously improve a sourcing strategy to support the business goals and strategy with capital expenditure
  • Source, evaluate and negotiate with new suppliers to best meet the current & future needs to capital projects
  • Identify areas of risk in the supply chain, effectively prioritise, develop and implement plans to mitigate any risks to supply
  • Liaise with the Project teams to fully understand the technical and commercial requirements needed for the scope of works
  • Develop SC project plan to ensure the activities are coordinated and managed effectively
  • Benchmark suppliers and analyse trends to protect against price increases
  • Track all costs against original estimates and communicated and risks to margin with the bottom line
  • Build and develop a list of approved suppliers who can support with multiple projects across the business
  • Develop and improve supplier relationships and performance through regular and positive communication
  • Ensure suppliers are working safely and report near miss incidents
  • Prepare enquiries and present quotation analysis
  • Raise PO’s for capex project requirements
  • Resolve invoicing issues in a timely manner.
 The person we're looking for:
  • Educated to degree level or similar
  • Hold or working towards a CIPS Qualification
  • Experience of working as a Project Buyer or hold strong purchasing experience
  • Strong Project Management experience
  • Excellent IT and Analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills.
 Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • On-site parking
  • Work from home
 Schedule:
  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday
 Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus scheme
 By applying for this opportunity, you agree that Zenith People Ltd may share your details with the end client at the shortlist stage. If you have the relevant skills and the drive to enhance your career, we would love to speak with you. Apply now or give us a call – 0191 428 6444.

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Job CategoryEngineering and Manufacturing
Salary£40,000 - £50,000

Salary £40,000 - £50,000
We are currently working with a large Engineering business who are looking for a Project Buyer to join their team. The ideal person will have a strong purchasing backg...

Permanent
Littlehampton
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are currently working with a large Engineering business who are looking for a Project Buyer to join their team. The ideal person will have a strong purchasing background and ideally hold or working towards a CIPS qualification. The company has a fantastic benefits package, including bonus, good pension, DIS, hybrid and flexible working… along with lots of opportunity for career development. The role responsibilities:
  • Work to and continuously improve a sourcing strategy to support the business goals and strategy with capital expenditure
  • Source, evaluate and negotiate with new suppliers to best meet the current & future needs to capital projects
  • Identify areas of risk in the supply chain, effectively prioritise, develop and implement plans to mitigate any risks to supply
  • Liaise with the Project teams to fully understand the technical and commercial requirements needed for the scope of works
  • Develop SC project plan to ensure the activities are coordinated and managed effectively
  • Benchmark suppliers and analyse trends to protect against price increases
  • Track all costs against original estimates and communicated and risks to margin with the bottom line
  • Build and develop a list of approved suppliers who can support with multiple projects across the business
  • Develop and improve supplier relationships and performance through regular and positive communication
  • Ensure suppliers are working safely and report near miss incidents
  • Prepare enquiries and present quotation analysis
  • Raise PO’s for capex project requirements
  • Resolve invoicing issues in a timely manner.
 The person we're looking for:
  • Educated to degree level or similar
  • Hold or working towards a CIPS Qualification
  • Experience of working as a Project Buyer or hold strong purchasing experience
  • Strong Project Management experience
  • Excellent IT and Analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills.
 Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • On-site parking
  • Work from home
Schedule:
  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus scheme
 By applying for this opportunity, you agree that Zenith People Ltd may share your details with the end client at the shortlist stage. If you have the relevant skills and the drive to enhance your career, we would love to speak with you. Apply now or give us a call – 0191 428 6444.

Job Features

Job CategoryEngineering and Manufacturing
Salary£40,000 - £50,000

Salary £40,000 - £50,000
We are currently working with a large Engineering business who are looking for a Project Buyer to join their team. The ideal person will have a strong purchasing backg...

Permanent
County Durham, Hybrid
Posted 2 weeks ago
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the region’s largest business member organisation. Working with business of all sizes and sectors from SME to Multi Nationals, the organisation prides themselves on giving expert knowledge and advice on giving expert knowledge and advice on important issues affecting businesses. Our client is looking to recruit a Trade & Customs Consultant to join their highly knowledgeable and experienced international trade team.  You will provide their global members with the advice, support and information needed to unlock their exporting potential, security of their supply chain and develop their presence on the global stage. The role responsibilities:
  • Increasing awareness of the value the client can bring to businesses trading internationally in the region and to encourage greater engagement
  • Arranging the businesses forum, networking events, panel discussions and 1-2-1 meetings with the global network.
  • Researching and identifying potential areas for relevant training courses for their members and non-members. Providing statistics, forecasting and future projections concerning most relevant and up to date training courses relevant to their members and the regions businesses
  • Participating in contributing to the global group on LinkedIn and Twitter, and actively contribute to articles that would be featured throughout the year on these platforms
  • Keeping up to date knowledge in relation to customs and trade developments especially post EU-exit related matters
  • Setting up and delivering an extensive program of training including e-learning courses, events, seminars, as well as bespoke training that are appropriate for international trade professionals and ensure that appropriate trainers are sourced
  • Organising and promoting the International Trade Forum
  • Contributing to the businesses Knowledge Hub by working closely with the Knowledge Manager
  • Benchmarking the businesses commercial offer to ensure costs including discounts are competitive within the North East region
  • Attending relevant events, training and economic summits as deemed appropriate by the Head of International Trade and in line with their needs
 The person we're looking for:
  • Experience of working in an international trade environment is essential
  • University degree in Business Administration, International Law, or any International Trade related subject is desirable, but not essential
  • Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
  • Ability to work collaboratively
  • Ability to provide monthly reports
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Customer orientated and focused
  • Building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external partners
  • Proficient in IT systems including Microsoft packages, Zoom, Teams and CRM based programs
  • Drive and enthusiasm in supporting their members and the North East business community
 Benefits:
  • 25 days annual leave, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days + public holidays each year.
  • Life assurance four-times basic salary.
  • Contribution to one professional membership each year.
  • Hospital treatment plan provided through Westfield Health.
  • A motivating, encouraging environment to work in learning and development opportunities.
  • Flexible working supporting work life balance, with a mix of home and office working.
  • Salary exchange pension scheme with 4% contributions.
  • Long service awards.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes, such as: cycle to work, gym membership and car leasing.
  • Colleague events including summer social and Christmas party.
  • Employee assistance programme
 By applying for this opportunity, you agree that Zenith People Ltd may share your details with the end client at the shortlist stage. If you have the relevant skills and the drive to enhance your career, we would love to speak with you. Apply now or give us a call – 0191 428 6444.

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Job CategoryCommercial
Salary£30,000

Salary £30,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the region’s largest business member organisation. Working with business of all sizes and sectors from SME to Multi Nationals, the organ...

Permanent
South Tyneside
Posted 2 weeks ago
We have an excellent opportunity for a Key Account Manager to join a global manufacturing business in South Tyneside.In this role, you will build customer relationships with trust and understanding in order to encourage more orders and grow the accounts.  You will play a pivotal role in managing and nurturing relations with all customers, ensuring all customers are kept up to date and their order book is managed in an efficient and effective manner. The role responsibilities:
  • Develops and sustains good relationships with key customers that are some of the largest and/or are key targets for growth.
  • Responsibility for overall margin, pricing, volume, demand management, etc. of assigned accounts
  • Regular (monthly) internal reviews of Key Account performance
  • Monitor, review and address account performance issues (Quality / Delivery / Certification / etc.)
  • Provide higher level Customer Service – Minimum quarterly on-site meetings at key accounts
  • Addressing and resolving key clients’ complaints.
  • Acting as the main point of contact between key clients and internal teams.
  • Compiling reports on account progress, goals, and forecasts for account teams and stakeholders.
  • Developing a thorough understanding of key clients' needs and requirements and preparing customised solutions.
  • Negotiating contracts with key clients and meeting established deadlines for the fulfilment of each client's long-term goals.
  • Driving increased sales by improving bid feedback and customer satisfaction.
  • Assisting where necessary on contract review of customer orders
 The person we're looking for:
  • Full UK Driver’s Licence
  • Proven experience in customer account management.
  • Strong negotiation, persuasion, selling and leadership skills.
  • A confident, friendly manner and good personal presentation.
  • Excellent attention to detail with ability to organise and manage a diverse workload and meet deadlines
  • A good understanding of MRP Principles.
  • Competence in Microsoft office including Excel and Word
  • The ability to learn and recall technical information about a wide range of products
  • Good interpersonal skills for working with a range of colleagues and customers
  • Excellent communication and writing Skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% of time
 By applying for this opportunity, you agree that Zenith People Ltd may share your details with the end client at the shortlist stage. If you have the relevant skills and the drive to enhance your career, we would love to speak with you. Apply now or give us a call – 0191 428 6444.

Job Features

Job CategoryCommercial
Salary£29,000 - £34,000

Salary £29,000 - £34,000
We have an excellent opportunity for a Key Account Manager to join a global manufacturing business in South Tyneside.

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