2 science jobs found in Leeds

Buyer Planner Based onsite Irlam, Manchester As a key member of the Supply Chain team, you will be responsible for driving procurement, materials planning, supplier relationship management, and sourcing strategies that support business growth and operational excellence. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely availability of materials, optimizing inventory levels, and developing a resilient and cost-effective supply base. What you'll do Manage and develop strategic suppliers' relationships and commodities to meet quality, delivery and cost savings objectives. Provide feedback to critical customers on forecasting, demand and delivery schedules Participate in critical account SCM meetings Analyse pricing trends and negotiate optimal agreements with strong commercial awareness Work collaboratively to second source strategic commodities as needed to mitigate risk Create and manage purchase orders and requests for quotes to include technical...

At United Utilities, we're investing in a better future for our rivers, communities and environment through one of the largest and most exciting infrastructure programmes in the country. We're looking for a talented Cost Manager to join our Better Rivers PMO Team, supporting the successful delivery of projects across the Lancashire region. This is a highly visible role where you'll work in partnership with Project Managers, delivery teams and project controls specialists to provide robust cost management, assurance and forecasting across a diverse portfolio of projects. You'll play a key role in project decision making, ensuring investment is accurately planned, controlled and delivered efficiently, whilst providing the insight and challenge needed to drive successful outcomes. This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility of working from home alongside regular time spent at our Preston Hub and United Utilities Headquarters in Warrington. You'll build strong relationships with...