Purchasing Manager

4 days ago

Cambourne, United Kingdom Nu Quantum Ltd Full time

Salary : £45,000 to £55,000 per annum (DOE)  Contract Type : Full-Time, Permanent Location : Cambridge, UK (flexible working options available to discuss) Closing date for applications : 6th January 2025 Join Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of Technology Nu Quantum is at the cutting edge of quantum computing and advanced technology, driven by a passion for innovation, diversity, and excellence.
We foster a collaborative environment where brilliant minds come together to redefine what's possible.
As a Purchasing Manager, you'll play a critical role in enabling our cross-disciplinary teams to deliver ground-breaking technologies.
The Role We're looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join our ambitious and growing team.
In this role, you will work closely with the Project Management Team to manage procurement activities in alignment with project needs, while also providing essential support to our finance functions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your technical expertise, supplier management skills, and process optimisation experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Requirements Key Responsibilities Supplier Relationships: Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships.
Negotiate contracts to ensure the best value and terms for technical and quality components.
Due Diligence: Conduct checks on new suppliers and regularly monitor existing suppliers for quality, timeliness, and reliability.
Maintain an up-to-date preferred supplier list.
Supply Chain Optimisation: Operate and refine the company's purchasing procedures and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure all purchases meet technical and quality standards and support project timelines.
Process Management: Implement robust goods-inward procedures, ensuring timely routing of materials to engineering teams for installation, testing, and acceptance.
Tools and Technology: Ensure procurement tools and workflows are efficient and user-friendly, updating processes as needed.
Cross-Border Logistics: Manage international deliveries, including liaising with couriers, freight forwarders, and customs to ensure smooth transit and compliance.
Financial Oversight: Support the finance team by confirming delivery fulfilment, ensuring accurate purchase orders and invoices, and providing coding and categorisation for financial and project management purposes.
About You We are looking for a highly organised and motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
You are an excellent communicator with a strong foundation in procurement and supply chain management and a passion for continuous improvement.
Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Specialist, or similar role in a technology or manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of supply chain management, vendor negotiations, and inventory optimisation.
Demonstrable analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with procurement and SaaS tools, with the ability to implement and optimise workflows.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.
Numerate, with a solid understanding of financial concepts and cost management.
Desirable Skills & Experience Working knowledge of import tax, customs duty, and international logistics.
Familiarity with technical hardware components, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Experience with procurement and finance tools like Xero Accounting Software, ApprovalMax, and/or Pleo.
Experience in implementing internal processes and controls in growing organisations.
Benefits Why Work with Us?
At Nu Quantum, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people of all identities, orientations, backgrounds, and experiences are empowered.
We value diverse perspectives as a source of creativity and innovation and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented and marginalised communities.
Joining Nu Quantum means joining a team where you can grow professionally and be part of an inspiring mission to shape the future of technology.
Benefits Flexible working options Group DIS cover(4 x salary) 1 month paid Sabbatical after 4 years of service Generous Employee Referral Scheme Private Medical and Dental Cover On-site gym membership Cycle scheme  Refreshments, including fruit and beverages, are available in the office.
28 days annual leave + UK Bank Holidays Enhanced paid family leave policies  Time for Charity work Access to the Cambridge Botanical Gardens

  • Finance Manager

    3 days ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom Universal Business Team Full time

    Description Are you ready to manage the day to day financial operations of a fast-growing, innovative company?Our client is a dynamic SME who, is looking for a skilled Finance Manager to join their expanding team.This is more than just a finance roleit's a chance to make a lasting impact in a company with ambitious growth plans.The Finance Manager will play...

  • Site Manager

    2 months ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    The Role Site Manager completing refurbishment works on a distribution centre in Cambourne. This project is due to start on Thursday 10th October 2024 and is booked in for 3 day shifts. Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications For this role you must possess the following; SMSTS (Essential) CSCS Card (Desirable) 3 Day First Aid (Essential) Asbestos...

  • Universal Business Team | Finance Manager | Cambridge

    7 hours ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom Universal Business Team Full time

    Description Are you ready to manage the day to day financial operations of a fast-growing, innovative company?Our client is a dynamic SME who, is looking for a skilled Finance Manager to join their expanding team.This is more than just a finance roleit's a chance to make a lasting impact in a company with ambitious growth plans.The Finance Manager will play...

  • Assistant Store Manager

    2 days ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom Outdoor And Cycle Concepts Ltd Full time

    Outdoor & Cycle Concepts | Cotswold Outdoor Assistant Store Manager | Full Time | 40 hours £26,500 + annual bonus Are you passionate about the great outdoors and eager to lead a dynamic team?Outdoor & Cycle Concepts , the premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts, is seeking a dedicated and energetic Assistant Store Manager to join our growing family in...

  • Campsite Manager

    7 hours ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

    We're looking for a Campsite Manager to join the team here at Waterclose Meadows Campsite at Houghton Mill.Hours:  37.5 per week.You'll be required to work some weekends and late evenings on a regular basis.Contract:  Permanent Salary:  £26,832 per annum Due to Houghton Mill being in a rural area, please think about how you'd be able to get here for...

  • Site Development Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Bellway Homes Full time

    About Bellway HomesBellway Homes is a leading UK house builder committed to delivering high-quality homes and exceptional customer service. With a strong focus on building an inclusive culture, we strive to create a safe and welcoming work environment for all colleagues.We are currently seeking a Legacy Site Manager to join our Eastern Counties Division's...

  • Administrator

    6 months ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom Needle in a Haystack Ltd Full time

    Contract, Full-Time, Day Shift Number of openings: 1 Hybrid Working **This a 12 month fixed term contract, maternity cover. Potential for a permanent role depending on performance** **The Package - What you could earn**: - Basic salary negotiable depending on experience - Hybrid role 2 days a week in the office - 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to...

  • Customer Service Administrator

    6 months ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom Needle in a Haystack Ltd Full time

    Contract, Full-Time, Day Shift Number of openings: 1 Hybrid Working **This a 12 month fixed term contract, maternity cover. Potential for a permanent role depending on performance** **The Package - What you could earn**: - Basic salary negotiable depending on experience - Hybrid role 2 days a week in the office - 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to...

  • Assistant Site Manager

    2 months ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Assistant Site Manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects...

  • Buyer

    5 days ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom Redline Group Ltd Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Buyer to join this innovative and successful Cambridgeshire based company, who are industry leading in electro mechanical design and manufacturing of high precision products within the Medical, Robotics and Aerospace industries.If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job...

  • Audit Manager

    5 days ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom Evelyn Partners Full time

    Job Description Why join Evelyn Partners Audit ?We're really proud of our fats growing Evelyn Partners Audit department.We hold ourselves to high standards and work together to produce quality, incisive audit work in a collegiate environment.We're focused in working with an expanding client base of dynamic mid-market businesses whom are evolving and...

  • Assistant Site Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom Bellway Homes Full time

    Assistant Site ManagerWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference...

  • Commercial Property Solicitor

    5 days ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom Labour-Tech Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Are you an ambitious and driven Commercial Property Solicitor looking for your next challenge?We have multiple opportunities for Commercial Property Solicitors at varying different levels ranging from NQ - Senior Associate across East Anglia.Duties include a varied caseload of drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts for L&T, sellers, and buyers...

  • Commercial Property Solicitor

    4 days ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom Labour-Tech Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Are you an ambitious and driven Commercial Property Solicitor looking for your next challenge?We have multiple opportunities for Commercial Property Solicitors at varying different levels ranging from NQ - Senior Associate across East Anglia.Duties include a varied caseload of drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts for L&T, sellers, and buyers...

  • Commercial Property Solicitor

    3 days ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom Labour-Tech Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Are you an ambitious and driven Commercial Property Solicitor looking for your next challenge?We have multiple opportunities for Commercial Property Solicitors at varying different levels ranging from NQ - Senior Associate across East Anglia.Duties include a varied caseload of drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts for L&T, sellers, and buyers...

  • Ariba Consultant

    5 days ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom Osmii Full time

    Sap ARIBA Consultant Location: Cambridge, UK (Hybrid) Buying and invoicing, commerce automation.Must have Experience and knowledge in Ariba (including - SAP Ariba Sourcing, SAP Ariba Contract Management, SAP Ariba Supplier Management, SAP Ariba Purchase to Pay).Experience with Procurement & Finance processes.Experience in designing and developing...

  • Planner/Scheduler

    5 days ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom Cbre Full time

    Purpose: This role will be part of the account based team and have support, training, access to the UK CBRE Integrated Laboratory Solutions group network.We are seeking a Planner/Scheduler & Administrator - They will be responsible for Management of client Laboratory assets, PM's and Breakdowns to ensure all works are scheduled and associated administration...

  • Senior Technical Contracts Manager

    5 days ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom J B Corrie & Co Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Contracts Manager - Technical Lead About Us: Established for over a century, JB Corrie is a family-owned fencing specialist with a strong heritage.We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and services.Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager - Technical Lead to join our contracts team, reporting directly to the...

  • Senior Tax Manager Or Associate Director

    7 hours ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    Senior Tax Manager or Associate Director Employer Location Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, England Salary Highly competitive + benefits Closing date 30 Dec 2024 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band , , , , Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.Job Details Hays is seeking a Senior Manager of Associate...

  • Senior Technical Contracts Manager

    5 days ago

    Cambourne, United Kingdom J B Corrie & Co Ltd Full time

    About us: We are fencing specialists with a proud heritage that stretches back for more than one hundred years.We are a family-owned business and currently in the ownership of the fourth generation Corrie family.The company prides itself on supplying and delivering a quality assured product and service.About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to join...