Opportunity to Make a Real Difference

Package: c£40k - 45k plus performance related bonus and benefits

Location: South Norfolk

With a reputation for manufacturing high quality products and delivering excellent customer service, our client is looking for a highly accomplished Purchasing and Materials Manager. Supported by a Purchasing Team and a Stores Team, the role is to ensure parts are available on time and within specification to meet production requirements for a highly respected company that specialises in the manufacture of vehicle recovery equipment for customers worldwide.

Working with colleagues you must be able to demonstrate your ability to:

• Work with colleagues to produce and implement an effective purchasing strategy

• Enable great customer service, even when under pressure

• Lead, manage, motivate and coach team members to achieve high standards

• Negotiate favourable terms with suppliers whilst maintaining great relationships

• Review the Purchasing and Stores Team performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

• Lead, drive and manage change initiatives to deliver the business plan

This role requires a track record of successfully leading purchasing teams in a manufacturing, engineering or similar environment. A CIPS qualification is desirable along with good project management skills and adaptability as priorities can often change. It requires working under pressure so you must be keen to learn, love variety and thrive on managing challenges.

If you are passionate about giving great customer service, have excellent analytical, interpersonal and priority management skills with great attention to detail with a can-do approach then please apply for this opportunity to develop personally and professionally.

Please send your CV to: rachelb@us2uconsulting.com or telephone 01603 716852

View the Vacancy as a PDF here: US2U Consulting - Purchasing and Materials Manager Vacancy

We are pleased to share our November e-newsletter, which reiterates that US2U Consulting are fully open for business and have been delivering face-to-face meetings, workshops and coaching sessions safely and effectively for several months now, with great results. We are seeing many positive team-building benefits at the moments too as colleagues are getting used to being together in the same room again to learn, problem-solve and capitalise on current business opportunities.

This month's newsletter also includes a Net Zero Update from US2U Consulting, as well as Creative Swiping with a client, our latest podcast episode and new positive client testimonials.

Read now: US2U Consulting E-news November 2021

Our July 2021 E-newsletter has been published - take a look below at our latest news and top tips as the country reopens.

This month's edition also looks at our recent cricket sponsorship story and the Marketing & Branding services that US2U Consulting offers, including a case study from a client project. There are also a couple of new testimonials in there too!

Read here: US2U Consulting E-news July 2021

We recently shared our May 2021 e-newsletter to our mailing list - this month's focuses on the UK's continued reopening and examines the role that we can play in contributing to a successful return to the workplace for organisations and individuals in the coming months.

US2U Consulting can help you plan your team's return to the office or workplace - whether it be structuring a phased return for your team in line with priorities, or re-energising your team around your goals for the rest of 2021 or beyond. We can also provide Mental Health resources to alleviate anxiety or concerns surrounding this unique situation, including Mental Health Training for Managers who can then act as a support for their team, and coaching to help individuals develop their personal resilience.

A case study of our Mental Health and Stress Awareness Training with client ASAMS Ltd has been featured in a leading industry magazine, while this episode also includes our latest podcast episode, and more.

Plus, we celebrated our 15th birthday in April! Read our e-newsletter below:

US2U Consulting E-news May 2021: Reopening and Returning to the Workplace

We are pleased to have seen our successful working relationship with Great Yarmouth based client ASAMS Ltd featured in Wind Energy Network Magazine, in a story which focuses on the Mental Health and Stress Awareness training we have been delivering with the metals-testing business.

The unprecedented and relentless challenges posed by the pandemic have presented risks to positive mental health, both at home and in the workplace. Over the last few months we have worked with our client ASAMS to provide a Mental Health and Stress Awareness programme to staff, which has benefitted individuals and the business.

We worked with the company to identify the needs of their team, and potential pressure points within their specific job roles. An up to date Mental Health Policy was created and training provided to recognise the signs of poor mental health, as well as presenting a practical framework for improving such a situation - both in oneself and with colleagues.

Read the magazine article here: Converting Stress into Opportunity - Wind Energy Network Magazine

As reopening continues, many factors will contribute to a successful return to the workplace. For guidance on how to overcome any potential mental health challenges associated with what will be another significant shift in behaviours and work routines, contact US2U Consulting as we can provide practical support in this area.