4 jobs found in Colchester

Job Title: Contract Strategic Buyer Location: Colchester Rate: £30 to £40 per hour Employment Type: Contract Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working (3 on site, 2 from home) Contract Length: 2–3 months (initial contract) Are you an experienced Buyer or Procurement professional with strong supplier management, negotiation skills, and a background in electronic components or technical manufacturing? This role has an indicative outside IR35 determination, meaning we can accept candidates who wish to operate through their own Personal Service Company (PSC). This contract role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact by improving supplier performance, reducing lead‑times, and supporting strategic procurement activity.     Role Responsibilities – Contract Strategic Buyer - Manage supplier performance, ensuring on‑time delivery and accurate purchase order tracking. - Run RFQs and negotiate pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and batch cost improvements. - Support cost‑saving...

Advance Operations Coordinator based in Harwich Essex for a leading energy giant! Location: Harwich, Essex, CO12 4GD, onsite position. Contract Length: 6 Months initially Working hours: 7 days on / 7 days off shift pattern working 12-hour shifts from 06:00-18:00 when on shift. Pay Rate: £17.00 PAYE or available via Umbrella £21.81 About Our Client: Join our leading energy giant, a leading player in the energy industry dedicated to innovation and sustainability. They are committed to powering the future with clean energy solutions and seek an organised and proactive individual and need an Advance Operations Coordinator for a minimum 6 month contract. Role Overview: As the Advance Operations Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our projects. You will coordinate various aspects of our energy initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and effectiveness in our operations. This is an exciting opportunity...

Customer Care Coordinator – National Housebuilder Location: Suffolk Hours: Monday to Friday | Full-Time Join One of the UK’s Leading Housebuilders An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Coordinator to join a well-established national housebuilder with an excellent reputation for quality developments, career progression, and long-term stability. This is the perfect role for someone with previous housebuilding or construction industry experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being at the centre of major residential developments. You’ll become a key part of a professional and supportive team, helping deliver high-quality homes across Suffolk. Why Join Us? * Competitive salary of * Monday to Friday working hours – no weekends * Ongoing freelance opportunity with a recognised national developer * Friendly, supportive working environment * Excellent opportunities for progression and development * Modern office environment within a growing...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in the search for a Principal Planning Officer on an initial 6 month rolling contract basis.   Job purpose: To act as Case Officer for strategic and major scale planning applications and appeals, including where Planning Performance Agreements are utilised.   Accountabilities: ·To take responsibility as case officer for key strategic developments, including all the related project management; consultee and community liaison; Council Member interface and engagement of specialist consultancy as tasked by the Housing Delivery and Growth Team leader. ·The provision of advice to Planning Committee on all aspects of Development Management relating to planning applications for which you are the Case Officer; preparing Committee reports and recommendations and helping to assemble agendas. ·To attend Planning Committee meetings alongside the lead Officer and present reports and recommendations where you are...