M ller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, M ller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.M ller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. M ller UK & Ireland includes: M ller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. M ller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more M ller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like M ller Corner, M llerlight, M ller Bliss, M ller Rice, FRijj and M ller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. M ller has been a loved brand in the UK for over 30 years. It's a household name - and it continues to grow as we invest to make and market an ever-great range of fantastic dairy products. We are currently the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, picked from supermarket shelves over 208 million times each year. M ller pride ourselves on offering support to help develop your knowledge and skills. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including: • Competitive Salary / Bonus scheme • Health Care Package / Contributory pension plan • Life Assurance / Employee Assistance Programme • Generous annual leave increasing with service / Flexible benefits programme. • In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store. We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager, Country Support to work within our Shared Service Centre Department. You will be responsible for ensuring effective and high-quality execution of the Procurement Business process. You will act as process expert for process harmonization, standardization and optimization across BUs and countries, and will be responsible in building and developing an international team to be able to provide service at industry standard to a competitive price level. You must be able to speak German fluently, and you may be based in UK or Germany. Your challenge for the Procurement Manager, Country Support: - •Ensure the execution of process requisitions to order (Order Management) via tasks of the 1st Line Advisor Country Support: - 1.Review and, where necessary, change or enrich purchase requisitions according to company policies, technical specifications, UTM predefined standard portfolio of items and services and guidelines of GPR-IN (e.g. Category Brief). 2.Review the completeness, clarity and accuracy of the PR (inc. pricing structure, supplier data, material group, etc. in accordance with the established checklist(s). 3.Ensure that the existing UTM framework agreements and conditions are reflected in the purchase requisitions. 4.Trigger purchase orders and related communication with internal and external interface partners. 5.Identify, escalate and clarify possible problems and incidents and liaise with the requisitioner to resolve any issues, rejecting the PR if needed. 6.Act as initial point of contact for all internal and external interface Stakeholders. •Provide guidance for the process requisitions to order (Order Management) to enhance overall team performance. •Ensure execution of Indirect Procurement Master Data Management - create, maintain and Monitor (e.g. expiring dates) Procurement Master Data (inc. 'Pricing) for non-SAP contract url removed)-record and source list data). •Ensure the handling of Supply Related Issues and Invoice Queries via tasks of the 1st Line Advisor Country Support are as follows: - 1.Facilitate the escalation of delivery related issues (incl. delays /shortages) from Requisitioner. 2.Handle assigned invoice queries and escalate delayed supplier payments to Accounts Payable. 3.Act as 2nd escalation Level. •Ensure the collection and review of identified changes to training materials and communication of required updates (FAQs.) •Ensure contributions are consolidated and prioritized key messages are delivered for overall recommunication to users via clinics. •Monitor GSS P2P performance metrics (Efficiency, Compliance, Volume, Performance - SLA's, etc.). •Carry out analyses and derive optimization ideas. •Based on the ideas, initiate improvement initiatives and collaborate with the CI Team, GPR, Process Owner to drive optimization and standardisation as well as opportunities for process automation and technology enhancements to streamline Procurement Operations. •Implement in line with the Standard "Initiative or Project Management Approach" the corrective actions. •Lead, and where applicable in collaboration with the CI Team cross-functional teams for GSS P2P-related process improvements initiatives and projects. •Participate in cross-functional teams for P2P-related system implementations projects. •Ensure the consolidation and review of the contribution from 1st/2nd Line + requestor on improvement potentials for the completeness of the catalogue content (articles / services); the Guided Buying route (Tile structure); increasing the usage of the Self-Service functionalities (Line Item / request form / Service Entry sheet) •Ensure the creation, addressing and alignment of improvement recommendations with category owners and/or Ariba 2nd level system support. •Ensure the consolidation and review of the contribution from 1st/2nd Line + requestor on improvement potentials for the completeness of the catalogue content (articles / services); the Guided Buying route (Tile structure); increasing the usage of the Self-Service functionalities (Line Item / request form / Service Entry sheet) •Ensure the creation, addressing and alignment of improvement recommendations with category owners and/or Ariba 2nd level system support. •Lead and manage the P2P 1st Line Advisor Country Support team and 2nd Line Procure manager, including resource allocation, performance management, and development. •Set for all P2P 1st Line individuals and P2P 2nd Line Procure manager clear objectives that align with the GSS strategic direction and deliverables to achieve GSS overall targets. •Create robust training plans and align the plans with Expert Service (GPR, Process Owner, CSS-CI etc.) Implement developed and aligned training plans to promote a service oriented and high-performance culture based on role specific competency model and required Procure skill sets. •Continuously review of defined roles and amend where necessary to meet the SLA's and business needs across various areas of expertise. •Conduct regular fit/gap analysis for each team individual for the respective job description. Based on the results, develop individual training plans to close the gaps. •Support Operational Procurement execution on industry standard to competitive price level. •Support GSS entry Process for new P2P activities and services. •Single point of contact for internal and external audits and their support. Key skills & experience for the Procurement Manager, Country Support: - • You must speak German fluently, and you may be based in UK or Germany. •Significant experience (at least 5 years) in managing and developing multiple teams. •Bachelor's degree •In-depth knowledge and understanding of the S2P End to End process. •Expert in operational, tactical procurement as part of S2P process and usage of the following Procurement IT Application: - 1. SAP MM incl. XFT Plug-in 2. SAP Ariba Buying / Guided Buying 3. SAP Ariba SLP 4. SAP Ariba Sourcing 5. SAP Ariba Contracts 6. SAP Ariba Spend Visibility 7. SAP MDG-S •Excellent knowledge of MS Office •Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders. •Ability to encourage the development and empowerment of the team. •Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines. •Effective communication skills. •Ability to build effective working relationships - internal & external- and with people from both financial and non-financial backgrounds. The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at (url removed) - MB1
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
M ller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, M ller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.M ller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. M ller UK & Ireland includes: M ller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. M ller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more M ller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like M ller Corner, M llerlight, M ller Bliss, M ller Rice, FRijj and M ller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. M ller has been a loved brand in the UK for over 30 years. It's a household name - and it continues to grow as we invest to make and market an ever-great range of fantastic dairy products. We are currently the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, picked from supermarket shelves over 208 million times each year. M ller pride ourselves on offering support to help develop your knowledge and skills. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including: • Competitive Salary / Bonus scheme • Health Care Package / Contributory pension plan • Life Assurance / Employee Assistance Programme • Generous annual leave increasing with service / Flexible benefits programme. • In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store. We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager, Country Support to work within our Shared Service Centre Department. You will be responsible for ensuring effective and high-quality execution of the Procurement Business process. You will act as process expert for process harmonization, standardization and optimization across BUs and countries, and will be responsible in building and developing an international team to be able to provide service at industry standard to a competitive price level. You must be able to speak German fluently, and you may be based in UK or Germany. Your challenge for the Procurement Manager, Country Support: - •Ensure the execution of process requisitions to order (Order Management) via tasks of the 1st Line Advisor Country Support: - 1.Review and, where necessary, change or enrich purchase requisitions according to company policies, technical specifications, UTM predefined standard portfolio of items and services and guidelines of GPR-IN (e.g. Category Brief). 2.Review the completeness, clarity and accuracy of the PR (inc. pricing structure, supplier data, material group, etc. in accordance with the established checklist(s). 3.Ensure that the existing UTM framework agreements and conditions are reflected in the purchase requisitions. 4.Trigger purchase orders and related communication with internal and external interface partners. 5.Identify, escalate and clarify possible problems and incidents and liaise with the requisitioner to resolve any issues, rejecting the PR if needed. 6.Act as initial point of contact for all internal and external interface Stakeholders. •Provide guidance for the process requisitions to order (Order Management) to enhance overall team performance. •Ensure execution of Indirect Procurement Master Data Management - create, maintain and Monitor (e.g. expiring dates) Procurement Master Data (inc. 'Pricing) for non-SAP contract url removed)-record and source list data). •Ensure the handling of Supply Related Issues and Invoice Queries via tasks of the 1st Line Advisor Country Support are as follows: - 1.Facilitate the escalation of delivery related issues (incl. delays /shortages) from Requisitioner. 2.Handle assigned invoice queries and escalate delayed supplier payments to Accounts Payable. 3.Act as 2nd escalation Level. •Ensure the collection and review of identified changes to training materials and communication of required updates (FAQs.) •Ensure contributions are consolidated and prioritized key messages are delivered for overall recommunication to users via clinics. •Monitor GSS P2P performance metrics (Efficiency, Compliance, Volume, Performance - SLA's, etc.). •Carry out analyses and derive optimization ideas. •Based on the ideas, initiate improvement initiatives and collaborate with the CI Team, GPR, Process Owner to drive optimization and standardisation as well as opportunities for process automation and technology enhancements to streamline Procurement Operations. •Implement in line with the Standard "Initiative or Project Management Approach" the corrective actions. •Lead, and where applicable in collaboration with the CI Team cross-functional teams for GSS P2P-related process improvements initiatives and projects. •Participate in cross-functional teams for P2P-related system implementations projects. •Ensure the consolidation and review of the contribution from 1st/2nd Line + requestor on improvement potentials for the completeness of the catalogue content (articles / services); the Guided Buying route (Tile structure); increasing the usage of the Self-Service functionalities (Line Item / request form / Service Entry sheet) •Ensure the creation, addressing and alignment of improvement recommendations with category owners and/or Ariba 2nd level system support. •Ensure the consolidation and review of the contribution from 1st/2nd Line + requestor on improvement potentials for the completeness of the catalogue content (articles / services); the Guided Buying route (Tile structure); increasing the usage of the Self-Service functionalities (Line Item / request form / Service Entry sheet) •Ensure the creation, addressing and alignment of improvement recommendations with category owners and/or Ariba 2nd level system support. •Lead and manage the P2P 1st Line Advisor Country Support team and 2nd Line Procure manager, including resource allocation, performance management, and development. •Set for all P2P 1st Line individuals and P2P 2nd Line Procure manager clear objectives that align with the GSS strategic direction and deliverables to achieve GSS overall targets. •Create robust training plans and align the plans with Expert Service (GPR, Process Owner, CSS-CI etc.) Implement developed and aligned training plans to promote a service oriented and high-performance culture based on role specific competency model and required Procure skill sets. •Continuously review of defined roles and amend where necessary to meet the SLA's and business needs across various areas of expertise. •Conduct regular fit/gap analysis for each team individual for the respective job description. Based on the results, develop individual training plans to close the gaps. •Support Operational Procurement execution on industry standard to competitive price level. •Support GSS entry Process for new P2P activities and services. •Single point of contact for internal and external audits and their support. Key skills & experience for the Procurement Manager, Country Support: - • You must speak German fluently, and you may be based in UK or Germany. •Significant experience (at least 5 years) in managing and developing multiple teams. •Bachelor's degree •In-depth knowledge and understanding of the S2P End to End process. •Expert in operational, tactical procurement as part of S2P process and usage of the following Procurement IT Application: - 1. SAP MM incl. XFT Plug-in 2. SAP Ariba Buying / Guided Buying 3. SAP Ariba SLP 4. SAP Ariba Sourcing 5. SAP Ariba Contracts 6. SAP Ariba Spend Visibility 7. SAP MDG-S •Excellent knowledge of MS Office •Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders. •Ability to encourage the development and empowerment of the team. •Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines. •Effective communication skills. •Ability to build effective working relationships - internal & external- and with people from both financial and non-financial backgrounds. The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at (url removed) - MB1
LOCATION: London - Remote SALARY: £65,000 plus bonus JOB TYPE: Permanent Role Purpose Lead the creation and implementation of Subscriptions (non-IT) and assigned Professional Services category strategies, in collaboration with stakeholders, to meet business requirements and achieve cost saving/avoidance targets. Own and manage spend, contracts, and supplier relationships for assigned categories and support other indirect categories as required. Develop strong relationships with, and be recognized, as a valued partner by senior stakeholders to influence business decisions. Utilize spend information/data and business knowledge to find opportunities for cost optimization and gained efficiencies. Demonstrate subject matter knowledge on Consultancy engagements and actively seek ways to streamline processes; research and supply information on industry category trends and best practices. Conduct all phases in the execution of the assigned category engagements, including managing RFx process, reviewing and negotiating contracts and renewals, and monitoring supplier performance, etc. Develop negotiation strategies, gaining alignment from stakeholders, and executing on negotiations to secure the best service at the best possible price whilst ensuring business requirements are met. Preparing cost analysis summaries. Partner with a broad mix of stakeholders on contract evaluation, redlining, and negotiation, such as Legal, and Information Security. Effectively communicate status updates to key stakeholders, including prompt identification and escalation/resolution of issues Continually improve supplier performance by setting measurable, contractual, performance targets and related supplier performance management Stay abreast of changes in the market and assess if changes present opportunities. Ownership of the Subscriptions category (non-software), consisting mainly of contract renewals. Managing a more junior member of the team (direct report or via a matrix reporting line) to ensure accuracy and timeliness in the day-to-day management of the Subscriptions category which includes processing less complex renewals and change orders, user management (adding / removing / switching users) and maintaining a global subscription tracker Work with suppliers and AP to investigate and resolve invoice queries. Manage & maintain procurement trackers and databases. Experience Required 8+ years in a strategic sourcing role within Indirect Procurement with notable Professional Services and Subscriptions category experience. Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex contracts, manage supplier relationships, and achieve cost savings. Proven critical thinking, analyzing, and crafting solutions from financial data. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. The desire and ability to "challenge the status quo" constructively and in partnership with stakeholders. Deep understanding of contracts and contract management. Ability to work autonomously, handling multiple priorities and adapting to changing circumstances. PowerPoint and Excel proficiency (pivot tables, vlookups, etc) Experience in using Oracle, or similar ERP, desirable but not essential.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
LOCATION: London - Remote SALARY: £65,000 plus bonus JOB TYPE: Permanent Role Purpose Lead the creation and implementation of Subscriptions (non-IT) and assigned Professional Services category strategies, in collaboration with stakeholders, to meet business requirements and achieve cost saving/avoidance targets. Own and manage spend, contracts, and supplier relationships for assigned categories and support other indirect categories as required. Develop strong relationships with, and be recognized, as a valued partner by senior stakeholders to influence business decisions. Utilize spend information/data and business knowledge to find opportunities for cost optimization and gained efficiencies. Demonstrate subject matter knowledge on Consultancy engagements and actively seek ways to streamline processes; research and supply information on industry category trends and best practices. Conduct all phases in the execution of the assigned category engagements, including managing RFx process, reviewing and negotiating contracts and renewals, and monitoring supplier performance, etc. Develop negotiation strategies, gaining alignment from stakeholders, and executing on negotiations to secure the best service at the best possible price whilst ensuring business requirements are met. Preparing cost analysis summaries. Partner with a broad mix of stakeholders on contract evaluation, redlining, and negotiation, such as Legal, and Information Security. Effectively communicate status updates to key stakeholders, including prompt identification and escalation/resolution of issues Continually improve supplier performance by setting measurable, contractual, performance targets and related supplier performance management Stay abreast of changes in the market and assess if changes present opportunities. Ownership of the Subscriptions category (non-software), consisting mainly of contract renewals. Managing a more junior member of the team (direct report or via a matrix reporting line) to ensure accuracy and timeliness in the day-to-day management of the Subscriptions category which includes processing less complex renewals and change orders, user management (adding / removing / switching users) and maintaining a global subscription tracker Work with suppliers and AP to investigate and resolve invoice queries. Manage & maintain procurement trackers and databases. Experience Required 8+ years in a strategic sourcing role within Indirect Procurement with notable Professional Services and Subscriptions category experience. Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex contracts, manage supplier relationships, and achieve cost savings. Proven critical thinking, analyzing, and crafting solutions from financial data. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. The desire and ability to "challenge the status quo" constructively and in partnership with stakeholders. Deep understanding of contracts and contract management. Ability to work autonomously, handling multiple priorities and adapting to changing circumstances. PowerPoint and Excel proficiency (pivot tables, vlookups, etc) Experience in using Oracle, or similar ERP, desirable but not essential.
Pod is very excited to be representing the leading manufacturer of high-quality Swiss dairy products with a local presence in 14 countries, who are looking for a Supply and Demand Planner to join their team. This is the hybrid role, with 2-3 days working in the office. You will be responsible for supply and demand planning and import of various products from production located in Germany and Switzerland. This person will also be responsible for sales analysis and working closely with the key retailers, account managers and finance team. This company focuses on creating high quality dairy products, treating nature and people with respect. This company is driven by their unique corporate culture, which focuses on employee development. Key Responsibilities: Demand and supply planning for various SKUs Analysing sales and working closely with major retailers, account managers and with various teams Managing the warehouse team and overseeing transport Being involved in S&OP processes Answering customer orders and resolving delivery queries Requirements: Supply and demand planning experience in consumer goods, ideally in the food industry (benchmark 2-3 years' experience) Experience working with delivery partners, retailers, and suppliers Team player with strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail Great organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure Highly analytical - excellent Excel skills If you want to join the business with a friendly working environment and progress your career further, that's for you, apply now! Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Pod is very excited to be representing the leading manufacturer of high-quality Swiss dairy products with a local presence in 14 countries, who are looking for a Supply and Demand Planner to join their team. This is the hybrid role, with 2-3 days working in the office. You will be responsible for supply and demand planning and import of various products from production located in Germany and Switzerland. This person will also be responsible for sales analysis and working closely with the key retailers, account managers and finance team. This company focuses on creating high quality dairy products, treating nature and people with respect. This company is driven by their unique corporate culture, which focuses on employee development. Key Responsibilities: Demand and supply planning for various SKUs Analysing sales and working closely with major retailers, account managers and with various teams Managing the warehouse team and overseeing transport Being involved in S&OP processes Answering customer orders and resolving delivery queries Requirements: Supply and demand planning experience in consumer goods, ideally in the food industry (benchmark 2-3 years' experience) Experience working with delivery partners, retailers, and suppliers Team player with strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail Great organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure Highly analytical - excellent Excel skills If you want to join the business with a friendly working environment and progress your career further, that's for you, apply now! Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
Business Development Manager UK (Remote) 30,000 - 40,000 + Uncapped Commission + Car Allowance We are working with a worldwide freight forwarding specialist who are looking for a BDM to join their business with the opportunity to make uncapped commission from day 1. They are providing a chance to work remotely across the entire UK. You'll also get to oversee the entire sales process by managing leads and pipelines effectively. What you'll do: Proactively identify and reach out to new customers through calls and face to face visits. To work towards a personal KPI target of new business. Demonstrate and present proposals of the services to customers. Negotiate and pursue revenue opportunities with new and existing customers. Maintain strong relationships with existing clients. Actively recognise and manage a constant pipeline and leads of potential new customers. Experience Minimum of 2 years experience in field sales Knowledge of the freight forwarding logistics industry Proven track record of exceeding targets and driving revenue growth. Strong relationship management skills. Self-motivated and target driven Excellent time management and organisational skills. Strong negotiation skills Package: (phone number removed) Car allowance Uncapped commission Hybrid/ Remote flexible working Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Business Development Manager UK (Remote) 30,000 - 40,000 + Uncapped Commission + Car Allowance We are working with a worldwide freight forwarding specialist who are looking for a BDM to join their business with the opportunity to make uncapped commission from day 1. They are providing a chance to work remotely across the entire UK. You'll also get to oversee the entire sales process by managing leads and pipelines effectively. What you'll do: Proactively identify and reach out to new customers through calls and face to face visits. To work towards a personal KPI target of new business. Demonstrate and present proposals of the services to customers. Negotiate and pursue revenue opportunities with new and existing customers. Maintain strong relationships with existing clients. Actively recognise and manage a constant pipeline and leads of potential new customers. Experience Minimum of 2 years experience in field sales Knowledge of the freight forwarding logistics industry Proven track record of exceeding targets and driving revenue growth. Strong relationship management skills. Self-motivated and target driven Excellent time management and organisational skills. Strong negotiation skills Package: (phone number removed) Car allowance Uncapped commission Hybrid/ Remote flexible working Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
M ller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, M ller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.M ller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. M ller UK & Ireland includes: M ller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. M ller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more M ller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like M ller Corner, M llerlight, M ller Bliss, M ller Rice, FRijj and M ller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. M ller has been a loved brand in the UK for over 30 years. It's a household name - and it continues to grow as we invest to make and market an ever-great range of fantastic dairy products. We are currently the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, picked from supermarket shelves over 208 million times each year. M ller pride ourselves on offering support to help develop your knowledge and skills. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including: • Competitive Salary / Bonus scheme • Health Care Package / Contributory pension plan • Life Assurance / Employee Assistance Programme • Generous annual leave increasing with service / Flexible benefits programme. • In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store. We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager, Country Support to work within our Shared Service Centre Department. You will be responsible for ensuring effective and high-quality execution of the Procurement Business process. You will act as process expert for process harmonization, standardization and optimization across BUs and countries, and will be responsible in building and developing an international team to be able to provide service at industry standard to a competitive price level. You must be able to speak German fluently, and you may be based in UK or Germany. Your challenge for the Procurement Manager, Country Support: - •Ensure the execution of process requisitions to order (Order Management) via tasks of the 1st Line Advisor Country Support: - 1.Review and, where necessary, change or enrich purchase requisitions according to company policies, technical specifications, UTM predefined standard portfolio of items and services and guidelines of GPR-IN (e.g. Category Brief). 2.Review the completeness, clarity and accuracy of the PR (inc. pricing structure, supplier data, material group, etc. in accordance with the established checklist(s). 3.Ensure that the existing UTM framework agreements and conditions are reflected in the purchase requisitions. 4.Trigger purchase orders and related communication with internal and external interface partners. 5.Identify, escalate and clarify possible problems and incidents and liaise with the requisitioner to resolve any issues, rejecting the PR if needed. 6.Act as initial point of contact for all internal and external interface Stakeholders. •Provide guidance for the process requisitions to order (Order Management) to enhance overall team performance. •Ensure execution of Indirect Procurement Master Data Management - create, maintain and Monitor (e.g. expiring dates) Procurement Master Data (inc. 'Pricing) for non-SAP contract url removed)-record and source list data). •Ensure the handling of Supply Related Issues and Invoice Queries via tasks of the 1st Line Advisor Country Support are as follows: - 1.Facilitate the escalation of delivery related issues (incl. delays /shortages) from Requisitioner. 2.Handle assigned invoice queries and escalate delayed supplier payments to Accounts Payable. 3.Act as 2nd escalation Level. •Ensure the collection and review of identified changes to training materials and communication of required updates (FAQs.) •Ensure contributions are consolidated and prioritized key messages are delivered for overall recommunication to users via clinics. •Monitor GSS P2P performance metrics (Efficiency, Compliance, Volume, Performance - SLA's, etc.). •Carry out analyses and derive optimization ideas. •Based on the ideas, initiate improvement initiatives and collaborate with the CI Team, GPR, Process Owner to drive optimization and standardisation as well as opportunities for process automation and technology enhancements to streamline Procurement Operations. •Implement in line with the Standard "Initiative or Project Management Approach" the corrective actions. •Lead, and where applicable in collaboration with the CI Team cross-functional teams for GSS P2P-related process improvements initiatives and projects. •Participate in cross-functional teams for P2P-related system implementations projects. •Ensure the consolidation and review of the contribution from 1st/2nd Line + requestor on improvement potentials for the completeness of the catalogue content (articles / services); the Guided Buying route (Tile structure); increasing the usage of the Self-Service functionalities (Line Item / request form / Service Entry sheet) •Ensure the creation, addressing and alignment of improvement recommendations with category owners and/or Ariba 2nd level system support. •Ensure the consolidation and review of the contribution from 1st/2nd Line + requestor on improvement potentials for the completeness of the catalogue content (articles / services); the Guided Buying route (Tile structure); increasing the usage of the Self-Service functionalities (Line Item / request form / Service Entry sheet) •Ensure the creation, addressing and alignment of improvement recommendations with category owners and/or Ariba 2nd level system support. •Lead and manage the P2P 1st Line Advisor Country Support team and 2nd Line Procure manager, including resource allocation, performance management, and development. •Set for all P2P 1st Line individuals and P2P 2nd Line Procure manager clear objectives that align with the GSS strategic direction and deliverables to achieve GSS overall targets. •Create robust training plans and align the plans with Expert Service (GPR, Process Owner, CSS-CI etc.) Implement developed and aligned training plans to promote a service oriented and high-performance culture based on role specific competency model and required Procure skill sets. •Continuously review of defined roles and amend where necessary to meet the SLA's and business needs across various areas of expertise. •Conduct regular fit/gap analysis for each team individual for the respective job description. Based on the results, develop individual training plans to close the gaps. •Support Operational Procurement execution on industry standard to competitive price level. •Support GSS entry Process for new P2P activities and services. •Single point of contact for internal and external audits and their support. Key skills & experience for the Procurement Manager, Country Support: - • You must speak German fluently, and you may be based in UK or Germany. •Significant experience (at least 5 years) in managing and developing multiple teams. •Bachelor's degree •In-depth knowledge and understanding of the S2P End to End process. •Expert in operational, tactical procurement as part of S2P process and usage of the following Procurement IT Application: - 1. SAP MM incl. XFT Plug-in 2. SAP Ariba Buying / Guided Buying 3. SAP Ariba SLP 4. SAP Ariba Sourcing 5. SAP Ariba Contracts 6. SAP Ariba Spend Visibility 7. SAP MDG-S •Excellent knowledge of MS Office •Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders. •Ability to encourage the development and empowerment of the team. •Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines. •Effective communication skills. •Ability to build effective working relationships - internal & external- and with people from both financial and non-financial backgrounds. The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at (url removed) - MB1
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
M ller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, M ller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.M ller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. M ller UK & Ireland includes: M ller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. M ller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more M ller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like M ller Corner, M llerlight, M ller Bliss, M ller Rice, FRijj and M ller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. M ller has been a loved brand in the UK for over 30 years. It's a household name - and it continues to grow as we invest to make and market an ever-great range of fantastic dairy products. We are currently the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, picked from supermarket shelves over 208 million times each year. M ller pride ourselves on offering support to help develop your knowledge and skills. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including: • Competitive Salary / Bonus scheme • Health Care Package / Contributory pension plan • Life Assurance / Employee Assistance Programme • Generous annual leave increasing with service / Flexible benefits programme. • In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store. We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager, Country Support to work within our Shared Service Centre Department. You will be responsible for ensuring effective and high-quality execution of the Procurement Business process. You will act as process expert for process harmonization, standardization and optimization across BUs and countries, and will be responsible in building and developing an international team to be able to provide service at industry standard to a competitive price level. You must be able to speak German fluently, and you may be based in UK or Germany. Your challenge for the Procurement Manager, Country Support: - •Ensure the execution of process requisitions to order (Order Management) via tasks of the 1st Line Advisor Country Support: - 1.Review and, where necessary, change or enrich purchase requisitions according to company policies, technical specifications, UTM predefined standard portfolio of items and services and guidelines of GPR-IN (e.g. Category Brief). 2.Review the completeness, clarity and accuracy of the PR (inc. pricing structure, supplier data, material group, etc. in accordance with the established checklist(s). 3.Ensure that the existing UTM framework agreements and conditions are reflected in the purchase requisitions. 4.Trigger purchase orders and related communication with internal and external interface partners. 5.Identify, escalate and clarify possible problems and incidents and liaise with the requisitioner to resolve any issues, rejecting the PR if needed. 6.Act as initial point of contact for all internal and external interface Stakeholders. •Provide guidance for the process requisitions to order (Order Management) to enhance overall team performance. •Ensure execution of Indirect Procurement Master Data Management - create, maintain and Monitor (e.g. expiring dates) Procurement Master Data (inc. 'Pricing) for non-SAP contract url removed)-record and source list data). •Ensure the handling of Supply Related Issues and Invoice Queries via tasks of the 1st Line Advisor Country Support are as follows: - 1.Facilitate the escalation of delivery related issues (incl. delays /shortages) from Requisitioner. 2.Handle assigned invoice queries and escalate delayed supplier payments to Accounts Payable. 3.Act as 2nd escalation Level. •Ensure the collection and review of identified changes to training materials and communication of required updates (FAQs.) •Ensure contributions are consolidated and prioritized key messages are delivered for overall recommunication to users via clinics. •Monitor GSS P2P performance metrics (Efficiency, Compliance, Volume, Performance - SLA's, etc.). •Carry out analyses and derive optimization ideas. •Based on the ideas, initiate improvement initiatives and collaborate with the CI Team, GPR, Process Owner to drive optimization and standardisation as well as opportunities for process automation and technology enhancements to streamline Procurement Operations. •Implement in line with the Standard "Initiative or Project Management Approach" the corrective actions. •Lead, and where applicable in collaboration with the CI Team cross-functional teams for GSS P2P-related process improvements initiatives and projects. •Participate in cross-functional teams for P2P-related system implementations projects. •Ensure the consolidation and review of the contribution from 1st/2nd Line + requestor on improvement potentials for the completeness of the catalogue content (articles / services); the Guided Buying route (Tile structure); increasing the usage of the Self-Service functionalities (Line Item / request form / Service Entry sheet) •Ensure the creation, addressing and alignment of improvement recommendations with category owners and/or Ariba 2nd level system support. •Ensure the consolidation and review of the contribution from 1st/2nd Line + requestor on improvement potentials for the completeness of the catalogue content (articles / services); the Guided Buying route (Tile structure); increasing the usage of the Self-Service functionalities (Line Item / request form / Service Entry sheet) •Ensure the creation, addressing and alignment of improvement recommendations with category owners and/or Ariba 2nd level system support. •Lead and manage the P2P 1st Line Advisor Country Support team and 2nd Line Procure manager, including resource allocation, performance management, and development. •Set for all P2P 1st Line individuals and P2P 2nd Line Procure manager clear objectives that align with the GSS strategic direction and deliverables to achieve GSS overall targets. •Create robust training plans and align the plans with Expert Service (GPR, Process Owner, CSS-CI etc.) Implement developed and aligned training plans to promote a service oriented and high-performance culture based on role specific competency model and required Procure skill sets. •Continuously review of defined roles and amend where necessary to meet the SLA's and business needs across various areas of expertise. •Conduct regular fit/gap analysis for each team individual for the respective job description. Based on the results, develop individual training plans to close the gaps. •Support Operational Procurement execution on industry standard to competitive price level. •Support GSS entry Process for new P2P activities and services. •Single point of contact for internal and external audits and their support. Key skills & experience for the Procurement Manager, Country Support: - • You must speak German fluently, and you may be based in UK or Germany. •Significant experience (at least 5 years) in managing and developing multiple teams. •Bachelor's degree •In-depth knowledge and understanding of the S2P End to End process. •Expert in operational, tactical procurement as part of S2P process and usage of the following Procurement IT Application: - 1. SAP MM incl. XFT Plug-in 2. SAP Ariba Buying / Guided Buying 3. SAP Ariba SLP 4. SAP Ariba Sourcing 5. SAP Ariba Contracts 6. SAP Ariba Spend Visibility 7. SAP MDG-S •Excellent knowledge of MS Office •Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders. •Ability to encourage the development and empowerment of the team. •Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines. •Effective communication skills. •Ability to build effective working relationships - internal & external- and with people from both financial and non-financial backgrounds. The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at (url removed) - MB1
Transport Operations Manager/Transport Manager Global FMCG Business West London £55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Package I'm partnering with a fantastic and well known FMCG business, who are on an impressive journey, they have a global footprint and are seen as a leader within their space.Through this growth and transformation, they are looking to bring on a highly experienced, dedicated, people oriented Transport Manager.You have accountability for regional network performance and development of diverse operations, driving a positive culture. You'll have the autonomy and ownership to make a real impact and deliver on exciting projects such as electric vehicle implementation. Key responsibilities: Accountable for driving operational effectiveness for the Regional Transport operation Developing a positive workplace environment, instilling a culture of continuous improvement and driving collaboration amongst teams. Managing and improving a complex distribution model; understanding customers' needs and optimising approach Lead on key improvement project to deliver optimal operating model, through new initiatives in cost saving, safety and service Key requirements: Exceptional people management and leadership skills, a champion of positive culture and bringing teams together Strong compliance background with detailed knowledge of Transport regulations across multi size fleet Track record in improving performance through transport operations through OTIF, Network Design and Fleet Optimisation. Enthusiasm to deliver a best in class transport operations,developing yourself & others If this sounds like the sort of environment you are keen to work in then please apply now. For further information please contact Seb Taylor at Pod Talent Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that underrepresented groups are less like to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Pod Talent is dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams with our clients So if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply as we are always on the lookout for great talent! Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Transport Operations Manager/Transport Manager Global FMCG Business West London £55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Package I'm partnering with a fantastic and well known FMCG business, who are on an impressive journey, they have a global footprint and are seen as a leader within their space.Through this growth and transformation, they are looking to bring on a highly experienced, dedicated, people oriented Transport Manager.You have accountability for regional network performance and development of diverse operations, driving a positive culture. You'll have the autonomy and ownership to make a real impact and deliver on exciting projects such as electric vehicle implementation. Key responsibilities: Accountable for driving operational effectiveness for the Regional Transport operation Developing a positive workplace environment, instilling a culture of continuous improvement and driving collaboration amongst teams. Managing and improving a complex distribution model; understanding customers' needs and optimising approach Lead on key improvement project to deliver optimal operating model, through new initiatives in cost saving, safety and service Key requirements: Exceptional people management and leadership skills, a champion of positive culture and bringing teams together Strong compliance background with detailed knowledge of Transport regulations across multi size fleet Track record in improving performance through transport operations through OTIF, Network Design and Fleet Optimisation. Enthusiasm to deliver a best in class transport operations,developing yourself & others If this sounds like the sort of environment you are keen to work in then please apply now. For further information please contact Seb Taylor at Pod Talent Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that underrepresented groups are less like to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Pod Talent is dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams with our clients So if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply as we are always on the lookout for great talent! Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
Pod is excited to be working with a medical device company who are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join their team in Cheshire for 10 months (Maternity Cover). In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Supply Chain function, ensuring timely, reliable, predictable and cost-effective product availability. This is a great opportunity to join an incredible company with a dedicated team in place and continue to focus on innovation. Responsibilities In this role, you will Manage the product supply processes to ensure all orders are accurately and efficiently planned, communicated and delivered Work with freight and transport teams (internal and external) to manage the inbound and outbound flow of products Lead and facilitate the monthly demand planning meetings with commercial leaders to achieve the consensus forecast by integrating statistical forecasts with qualitative input. Develop a rolling 18-month demand plan by facilitating the process with the commercial and supply team. Requirements I am looking for a candidate who has Previous experience in Production Planning/Raw Materials/Supply/Demand Planning ideally within a manufacturing environment Strong analytical skills (Excel + ERP) Able to work with internal and external stakeholders across the business Excellent communication & relationship building skills If this sounds like a great fit, please feel free to reach out to me at or apply directly. Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Pod is excited to be working with a medical device company who are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join their team in Cheshire for 10 months (Maternity Cover). In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Supply Chain function, ensuring timely, reliable, predictable and cost-effective product availability. This is a great opportunity to join an incredible company with a dedicated team in place and continue to focus on innovation. Responsibilities In this role, you will Manage the product supply processes to ensure all orders are accurately and efficiently planned, communicated and delivered Work with freight and transport teams (internal and external) to manage the inbound and outbound flow of products Lead and facilitate the monthly demand planning meetings with commercial leaders to achieve the consensus forecast by integrating statistical forecasts with qualitative input. Develop a rolling 18-month demand plan by facilitating the process with the commercial and supply team. Requirements I am looking for a candidate who has Previous experience in Production Planning/Raw Materials/Supply/Demand Planning ideally within a manufacturing environment Strong analytical skills (Excel + ERP) Able to work with internal and external stakeholders across the business Excellent communication & relationship building skills If this sounds like a great fit, please feel free to reach out to me at or apply directly. Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
HEAD OF PROCUREMENT - TECH/DATA/DIGITAL - LONDON X 2 PW - FINANCIAL REGULATORY BOARD - £90-115K + £5K + BENEFITS An exciting opportunity as Head of Procurement has emerged within the financial services sector, specifically targeting individuals with public sector experience. In this role, you will hold a pivotal position in steering strategic transformation within the organisation, particularly focusing on Technology services. This presents an exciting chance to influence the trajectory of procurement in accordance with their Technology Vision Statement and Strategy amidst a significant period of change As the Head of Procurement for Technology, Data, and Digital (DDaT), you will lead the charge in delivering innovative procurement solutions that align with our strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), you will oversee a team responsible for driving commercial outcomes and ensuring value for money across DDaT categories. Your expertise in futuristic technology, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), will be instrumental in educating and guiding the financial services industry through innovative technologies such as AI Develop and manage a pipeline of procurement projects, prioritizing key initiatives and allocating resources effectively. Establish effective category strategies aligned with organizational priorities, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and benefits tracking. Provide expert advice and guidance on procurement best practices, utilizing market intelligence to optimize outcomes. Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract management activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and risk mitigation. Advocate for change initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement function This position presents a unique opportunity for individuals with public sector experience to join our Procurement leadership team during a phase of transformation and expansion. You will have the opportunity to lead change initiatives, drive digital enablement, and make a tangible impact on our organization's success. With our commitment to your professional development and a supportive work environment, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and resources to excel. If you are keen to understand more about this role, please reach out to Sophie at Key skills: Procurement, Digital, Technology, Data, Technology, Information Technology Procurement, Senior procurement Management, Procurement Manager, Indirect, Banking, finance, public sector, contract management, commercial, compliance
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
HEAD OF PROCUREMENT - TECH/DATA/DIGITAL - LONDON X 2 PW - FINANCIAL REGULATORY BOARD - £90-115K + £5K + BENEFITS An exciting opportunity as Head of Procurement has emerged within the financial services sector, specifically targeting individuals with public sector experience. In this role, you will hold a pivotal position in steering strategic transformation within the organisation, particularly focusing on Technology services. This presents an exciting chance to influence the trajectory of procurement in accordance with their Technology Vision Statement and Strategy amidst a significant period of change As the Head of Procurement for Technology, Data, and Digital (DDaT), you will lead the charge in delivering innovative procurement solutions that align with our strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), you will oversee a team responsible for driving commercial outcomes and ensuring value for money across DDaT categories. Your expertise in futuristic technology, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), will be instrumental in educating and guiding the financial services industry through innovative technologies such as AI Develop and manage a pipeline of procurement projects, prioritizing key initiatives and allocating resources effectively. Establish effective category strategies aligned with organizational priorities, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and benefits tracking. Provide expert advice and guidance on procurement best practices, utilizing market intelligence to optimize outcomes. Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract management activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and risk mitigation. Advocate for change initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement function This position presents a unique opportunity for individuals with public sector experience to join our Procurement leadership team during a phase of transformation and expansion. You will have the opportunity to lead change initiatives, drive digital enablement, and make a tangible impact on our organization's success. With our commitment to your professional development and a supportive work environment, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and resources to excel. If you are keen to understand more about this role, please reach out to Sophie at Key skills: Procurement, Digital, Technology, Data, Technology, Information Technology Procurement, Senior procurement Management, Procurement Manager, Indirect, Banking, finance, public sector, contract management, commercial, compliance
Bramwith Consulting Senior Procurement Manager - Award Winning Consulting Firm Location: London (Hybrid: 1-2 days in office) Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + 20% Bonus + Company Car + Other Benefits To apply, please contact Jack at My client is a dominant force in the procurement and supply chain consultancy market. Winning awards for 'Top Procurement Consultancy Firm' and 'CIPS Excellence', they have established a reputation as one of the most distinguished management consulting firms in the world. You will work from a prestigious office in the heart of Central London for 1-2 days a week (or as many more as you prefer), joining an established team , and building a rewarding, stable, and long-term consultancy career. From energy to pharmaceutical, and automotive to retail, you will gain exposure to every corner of the procurement market , both direct and indirect. You will be responsible for: Developing and implementing appropriate supply chain and procurement strategies to maximise commercial success, and drive growth for clients. Build and maintain relationships with customers and clients, to establish a record for quality service. Lead and educate your team, through organising workshops, presentations, appropriate training. Spearhead the tendering process, to optimise margins, while maintaining supplier relations. My client is offering you the chance to drive forward your personal and professional development and become a figurehead for quality and excellence for years to come. Ideal Traits: 4-8 years of experience within the procurement and supply chain market, and ideally within consultancy. Throughout this experience, you will have worked on a number of demanding and challenging projects and have established an extensive expertise in strategic and operational work. Track record for implementing innovative category management strategies. Degree Educated , from a reputable university, where you achieved exceptional results, ideally in a procurement related field. Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Senior Procurement Manager, Procurement Manager, Procurement Consultancy, Manager, Logistics, Infrastructure, Materials, Energy, Private Equity, Retail, Automotive, Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology, Media, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, FMCG, Engineering, Tender, Negotiation, Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Clients, Customers, Direct Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Generalist, Supplier Relationship Management, SRM, Strategic Procurement, Contract, Operations, London, Greater London, Reading, Slough, Luton, Watford, Hertfordshire Add your cover letter for supporting information here. 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Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Bramwith Consulting Senior Procurement Manager - Award Winning Consulting Firm Location: London (Hybrid: 1-2 days in office) Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + 20% Bonus + Company Car + Other Benefits To apply, please contact Jack at My client is a dominant force in the procurement and supply chain consultancy market. Winning awards for 'Top Procurement Consultancy Firm' and 'CIPS Excellence', they have established a reputation as one of the most distinguished management consulting firms in the world. You will work from a prestigious office in the heart of Central London for 1-2 days a week (or as many more as you prefer), joining an established team , and building a rewarding, stable, and long-term consultancy career. From energy to pharmaceutical, and automotive to retail, you will gain exposure to every corner of the procurement market , both direct and indirect. You will be responsible for: Developing and implementing appropriate supply chain and procurement strategies to maximise commercial success, and drive growth for clients. Build and maintain relationships with customers and clients, to establish a record for quality service. Lead and educate your team, through organising workshops, presentations, appropriate training. Spearhead the tendering process, to optimise margins, while maintaining supplier relations. My client is offering you the chance to drive forward your personal and professional development and become a figurehead for quality and excellence for years to come. Ideal Traits: 4-8 years of experience within the procurement and supply chain market, and ideally within consultancy. Throughout this experience, you will have worked on a number of demanding and challenging projects and have established an extensive expertise in strategic and operational work. Track record for implementing innovative category management strategies. Degree Educated , from a reputable university, where you achieved exceptional results, ideally in a procurement related field. Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Senior Procurement Manager, Procurement Manager, Procurement Consultancy, Manager, Logistics, Infrastructure, Materials, Energy, Private Equity, Retail, Automotive, Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology, Media, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, FMCG, Engineering, Tender, Negotiation, Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Clients, Customers, Direct Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Generalist, Supplier Relationship Management, SRM, Strategic Procurement, Contract, Operations, London, Greater London, Reading, Slough, Luton, Watford, Hertfordshire Add your cover letter for supporting information here. 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Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Senior Procurement Manager - Award Winning Consulting Firm Location: London (Hybrid: 1-2 days in office) Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + 20% Bonus + Company Car + Other Benefits To apply, please contact Jack at My client is a dominant force in the procurement and supply chain consultancy market. Winning awards for 'Top Procurement Consultancy Firm' and 'CIPS Excellence', they have established a reputation as one of the most distinguished management consulting firms in the world. You will work from a prestigious office in the heart of Central London for 1-2 days a week (or as many more as you prefer), joining an established team , and building a rewarding, stable, and long-term consultancy career. From energy to pharmaceutical, and automotive to retail, you will gain exposure to every corner of the procurement market , both direct and indirect. You will be responsible for: Developing and implementing appropriate supply chain and procurement strategies to maximise commercial success, and drive growth for clients. Build and maintain relationships with customers and clients, to establish a record for quality service. Lead and educate your team, through organising workshops, presentations, appropriate training. Spearhead the tendering process, to optimise margins, while maintaining supplier relations. My client is offering you the chance to drive forward your personal and professional development and become a figurehead for quality and excellence for years to come. Ideal Traits: 4-8 years of experience within the procurement and supply chain market, and ideally within consultancy. Throughout this experience, you will have worked on a number of demanding and challenging projects and have established an extensive expertise in strategic and operational work. Track record for implementing innovative category management strategies. Degree Educated , from a reputable university, where you achieved exceptional results, ideally in a procurement related field. Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Senior Procurement Manager, Procurement Manager, Procurement Consultancy, Manager, Logistics, Infrastructure, Materials, Energy, Private Equity, Retail, Automotive, Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology, Media, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, FMCG, Engineering, Tender, Negotiation, Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Clients, Customers, Direct Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Generalist, Supplier Relationship Management, SRM, Strategic Procurement, Contract, Operations, London, Greater London, Reading, Slough, Luton, Watford, Hertfordshire
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Senior Procurement Manager - Award Winning Consulting Firm Location: London (Hybrid: 1-2 days in office) Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + 20% Bonus + Company Car + Other Benefits To apply, please contact Jack at My client is a dominant force in the procurement and supply chain consultancy market. Winning awards for 'Top Procurement Consultancy Firm' and 'CIPS Excellence', they have established a reputation as one of the most distinguished management consulting firms in the world. You will work from a prestigious office in the heart of Central London for 1-2 days a week (or as many more as you prefer), joining an established team , and building a rewarding, stable, and long-term consultancy career. From energy to pharmaceutical, and automotive to retail, you will gain exposure to every corner of the procurement market , both direct and indirect. You will be responsible for: Developing and implementing appropriate supply chain and procurement strategies to maximise commercial success, and drive growth for clients. Build and maintain relationships with customers and clients, to establish a record for quality service. Lead and educate your team, through organising workshops, presentations, appropriate training. Spearhead the tendering process, to optimise margins, while maintaining supplier relations. My client is offering you the chance to drive forward your personal and professional development and become a figurehead for quality and excellence for years to come. Ideal Traits: 4-8 years of experience within the procurement and supply chain market, and ideally within consultancy. Throughout this experience, you will have worked on a number of demanding and challenging projects and have established an extensive expertise in strategic and operational work. Track record for implementing innovative category management strategies. Degree Educated , from a reputable university, where you achieved exceptional results, ideally in a procurement related field. Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Senior Procurement Manager, Procurement Manager, Procurement Consultancy, Manager, Logistics, Infrastructure, Materials, Energy, Private Equity, Retail, Automotive, Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology, Media, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, FMCG, Engineering, Tender, Negotiation, Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Clients, Customers, Direct Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Generalist, Supplier Relationship Management, SRM, Strategic Procurement, Contract, Operations, London, Greater London, Reading, Slough, Luton, Watford, Hertfordshire
Your new company One of the world's leading consultancy firms with a truly global footprint and over 10,000 employees providing specialised consultancy support on everything from ED&I and sustainability to business transformation and business accounting. Your new role You will be working as a Procurement Manager, you will support two team members as their manager, supporting both day-to-day activities and continuous upskilling. This is a true business partnering role - you will be tasked with elevating the profile of procurement internally, to ensure you can continue to effect projects at the earliest possibility. You will focus on procurement of specialist consultancy services, negotiating sub-contracts and work-force related negotiations. You will sit within a centralised procurement function and leading global projects that will affect more than just the UK arm of the business. What you'll need to succeed In order to hit the ground running in this role, you should be an excellent communicator with an innate ability to build, nurture and leverage professional relationships. Management experience is not required for this role, so this offers a great opportunity for anyone wanting to take their first step into a management role. While extensive professional service category knowledge is not required, you should have a strong indirect background with the ability to leverage basic procurement principles to your advantage. What you'll get in return This role will offer a competitive base salary of up to £60,000 p/a - alongside this you will be eligible for a discretionary bonus dependent on personal performance. This role will work in a hybrid pattern, with two days a week in the office and the rest from home. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Your new company One of the world's leading consultancy firms with a truly global footprint and over 10,000 employees providing specialised consultancy support on everything from ED&I and sustainability to business transformation and business accounting. Your new role You will be working as a Procurement Manager, you will support two team members as their manager, supporting both day-to-day activities and continuous upskilling. This is a true business partnering role - you will be tasked with elevating the profile of procurement internally, to ensure you can continue to effect projects at the earliest possibility. You will focus on procurement of specialist consultancy services, negotiating sub-contracts and work-force related negotiations. You will sit within a centralised procurement function and leading global projects that will affect more than just the UK arm of the business. What you'll need to succeed In order to hit the ground running in this role, you should be an excellent communicator with an innate ability to build, nurture and leverage professional relationships. Management experience is not required for this role, so this offers a great opportunity for anyone wanting to take their first step into a management role. While extensive professional service category knowledge is not required, you should have a strong indirect background with the ability to leverage basic procurement principles to your advantage. What you'll get in return This role will offer a competitive base salary of up to £60,000 p/a - alongside this you will be eligible for a discretionary bonus dependent on personal performance. This role will work in a hybrid pattern, with two days a week in the office and the rest from home. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Title: Senior Procurement Manager - IT Sector: Logistics and Supply Chain Location: London / Hybrid Salary & Package: £75,000 - £85,000 + bonus, pension, and other additional benefits Sea Global are proud to be partnering with an well known household name business who are currently in an exciting period of growth. Due to internal growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Procurement Manager to join the procurement function. The role reports directly into the Head of Procurement and will have overall remit for indirect IT spend, including the likes of IT - Hardware and IT - Software. Please read on for more details: Role & Responsibilities Manage and oversee the full end-to-end Procurement process. Work with relevant stakeholders and suppliers, including the engagement of new suppliers and nurturing of existing relationships. Support and deliver Contract Negotiation, Commercial Contract Drafting, Contract Management. You will have direct reports who will help support your categories. Create and implement the Procurement Category Strategy. Experience & Requirements Will be experienced across end-to-end procurement processes Good experience across a range of Indirect IT categories Proven track record of managing Supplier Relationships, Contracts and Negotiations Ideally will have experience of working within a large, fast paced business
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Title: Senior Procurement Manager - IT Sector: Logistics and Supply Chain Location: London / Hybrid Salary & Package: £75,000 - £85,000 + bonus, pension, and other additional benefits Sea Global are proud to be partnering with an well known household name business who are currently in an exciting period of growth. Due to internal growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Procurement Manager to join the procurement function. The role reports directly into the Head of Procurement and will have overall remit for indirect IT spend, including the likes of IT - Hardware and IT - Software. Please read on for more details: Role & Responsibilities Manage and oversee the full end-to-end Procurement process. Work with relevant stakeholders and suppliers, including the engagement of new suppliers and nurturing of existing relationships. Support and deliver Contract Negotiation, Commercial Contract Drafting, Contract Management. You will have direct reports who will help support your categories. Create and implement the Procurement Category Strategy. Experience & Requirements Will be experienced across end-to-end procurement processes Good experience across a range of Indirect IT categories Proven track record of managing Supplier Relationships, Contracts and Negotiations Ideally will have experience of working within a large, fast paced business
Bramwith Consulting HEAD OF PROCUREMENT - TECH/DATA/DIGITAL - LONDON X 2 PW - FINANCIAL REGULATORY BOARD - £90-115K + £5K + BENEFITS An exciting opportunity as Head of Procurement has emerged within the financial services sector, specifically targeting individuals with public sector experience. In this role, you will hold a pivotal position in steering strategic transformation within the organisation, particularly focusing on Technology services. This presents an exciting chance to influence the trajectory of procurement in accordance with their Technology Vision Statement and Strategy amidst a significant period of change As the Head of Procurement for Technology, Data, and Digital (DDaT), you will lead the charge in delivering innovative procurement solutions that align with our strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), you will oversee a team responsible for driving commercial outcomes and ensuring value for money across DDaT categories. Your expertise in futuristic technology, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), will be instrumental in educating and guiding the financial services industry through innovative technologies such as AI Develop and manage a pipeline of procurement projects, prioritizing key initiatives and allocating resources effectively. Establish effective category strategies aligned with organizational priorities, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and benefits tracking. Provide expert advice and guidance on procurement best practices, utilizing market intelligence to optimize outcomes. Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract management activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and risk mitigation. Advocate for change initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement function This position presents a unique opportunity for individuals with public sector experience to join our Procurement leadership team during a phase of transformation and expansion. You will have the opportunity to lead change initiatives, drive digital enablement, and make a tangible impact on our organization's success. With our commitment to your professional development and a supportive work environment, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and resources to excel. If you are keen to understand more about this role, please reach out to Sophie at Key skills: Procurement, Digital, Technology, Data, Technology, Information Technology Procurement, Senior procurement Management, Procurement Manager, Indirect, Banking, finance, public sector, contract management, commercial, compliance Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Upload CV Name Email Upload Would you like us to hold onto your details so that we can keep you up to date with relevant opportunities? Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Upload CV Name Email Upload Would you like us to hold onto your details so that we can keep you up to date with relevant opportunities? Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Copyright (c) 2019 Bramwith Consulting. All rights Reserved. Functional Functional Always active The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Preferences Preferences The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Statistics Statistics The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Marketing Marketing The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
Bramwith Consulting HEAD OF PROCUREMENT - TECH/DATA/DIGITAL - LONDON X 2 PW - FINANCIAL REGULATORY BOARD - £90-115K + £5K + BENEFITS An exciting opportunity as Head of Procurement has emerged within the financial services sector, specifically targeting individuals with public sector experience. In this role, you will hold a pivotal position in steering strategic transformation within the organisation, particularly focusing on Technology services. This presents an exciting chance to influence the trajectory of procurement in accordance with their Technology Vision Statement and Strategy amidst a significant period of change As the Head of Procurement for Technology, Data, and Digital (DDaT), you will lead the charge in delivering innovative procurement solutions that align with our strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), you will oversee a team responsible for driving commercial outcomes and ensuring value for money across DDaT categories. Your expertise in futuristic technology, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), will be instrumental in educating and guiding the financial services industry through innovative technologies such as AI Develop and manage a pipeline of procurement projects, prioritizing key initiatives and allocating resources effectively. Establish effective category strategies aligned with organizational priorities, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and benefits tracking. Provide expert advice and guidance on procurement best practices, utilizing market intelligence to optimize outcomes. Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract management activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and risk mitigation. Advocate for change initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement function This position presents a unique opportunity for individuals with public sector experience to join our Procurement leadership team during a phase of transformation and expansion. You will have the opportunity to lead change initiatives, drive digital enablement, and make a tangible impact on our organization's success. With our commitment to your professional development and a supportive work environment, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and resources to excel. If you are keen to understand more about this role, please reach out to Sophie at Key skills: Procurement, Digital, Technology, Data, Technology, Information Technology Procurement, Senior procurement Management, Procurement Manager, Indirect, Banking, finance, public sector, contract management, commercial, compliance Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Upload CV Name Email Upload Would you like us to hold onto your details so that we can keep you up to date with relevant opportunities? Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Upload CV Name Email Upload Would you like us to hold onto your details so that we can keep you up to date with relevant opportunities? Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Copyright (c) 2019 Bramwith Consulting. All rights Reserved. Functional Functional Always active The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Preferences Preferences The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Statistics Statistics The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Marketing Marketing The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
CATEGORY SPECIALIST - Recruitment Solutions "Senior Buyer/ Category Specialist or Category Manager sought by global energy leader for its Engineering Agency Workers & Engineering Consultancy Workers Category". C (phone number removed) (Dependent on Experience) + Bonus + Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits Package Location: London W12 (Hybrid) This is a permanent opportunity for a highly experienced graduate calibre, CIPS qualified procurement professional to join a global multinational energy environment within its indirect spend area covering the Recruitment Solutions and specifically Engineering Agency Workers & Engineering Consultancy Workers Category. Experience in similar recruitment solutions will be essential to success in this role. Our client is a multi-site manufacturing/processing and complex matrix organisation undertaking multiyear, multimillion EPC projects. The Senior Buyer/Category Specialist will operate as part of a large procurement category management team, and will work closely with national, European, and global divisions and business units. The Role: The delivery of agreed category plans through the execution of strategic sourcing projects to meet business partner requirements, maximizing value for our client. Contributing to the development of category plans by creating and owning sub-category plans Support the development of medium to long range category plans and be able to influence the development of value delivery plans through knowledge of local needs and local supply markets. The implementation of strategic sourcing and supplier management activities to deliver in year value as well as using knowledge of local needs and supplier capabilities to contribute to the development of long-range category plans developed using standard company tools and communicated through the appropriate governance models. Savings delivery is a critical component of the role and Senior Buyer will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of reporting and management of value outlooks in standard company reporting tools. Collaborate with project specific stakeholders to ensure change management is efficient and effective to guarantee sustainable value delivery. Change management is a key challenge in the role and Senior Buyers/Category Specialists must have expert influencing and negotiation skills alongside key technical competencies relating to procurement transactional planning, commercial contract management and supplier relationship management. As Senior Buyer/Category Specialist you will provide the first line of supplier performance management activities to ensure sustainable and secure supply of goods and services to support ongoing safe and effective operation of facilities. The Ideal Candidate: Will be of graduate calibre /university degree educated, part or fully qualified CIPS, with previous multinational strategic commercial procurement, buying and sourcing experience. Recruitment Solutions category management experience including agency workers and consultancy workers will be essential for this role. Commercial procurement/tactical and strategic buying experience gained within a multinational matrix organisation. Currently working as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Category Specialist or Category Manager for a large matrix organisation such as an EPC Engineering & Procurement Contractor, Construction and Civil Engineering or other large Infrastructure Projects leader. Experienced in sourcing, negotiation, and management of multimillion spend categories. Experienced in developing strategic category plans. A proven track record of working with senior stakeholders across multiple sites. Self-starter, with lots of initiative, drive, and ambition to succeed. Confidence and capability Must be able to influence at all levels of the organisation through strong relationship management. Excellent analytical, research, communication, and presentation skills. Excellent team working ability, particularly with suppliers and sourcing managers. Ability to develop and manage strong relationships both internally and externally (e.g. suppliers). Highly motivated with a drive for results - performance focussed. Strong integrity ensuring procurement operates to high standards and is fully trusted by its internal and external stakeholders. Naturally analytical and inquisitive. Experience of SAP/SAP Ariba procurement systems essential. Demonstrate attention to detail to derive accurate and insightful recommendations. Our client offers excellent development and the opportunity to make a real difference in a business that really values its people. To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX (phone number removed)
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
CATEGORY SPECIALIST - Recruitment Solutions "Senior Buyer/ Category Specialist or Category Manager sought by global energy leader for its Engineering Agency Workers & Engineering Consultancy Workers Category". C (phone number removed) (Dependent on Experience) + Bonus + Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits Package Location: London W12 (Hybrid) This is a permanent opportunity for a highly experienced graduate calibre, CIPS qualified procurement professional to join a global multinational energy environment within its indirect spend area covering the Recruitment Solutions and specifically Engineering Agency Workers & Engineering Consultancy Workers Category. Experience in similar recruitment solutions will be essential to success in this role. Our client is a multi-site manufacturing/processing and complex matrix organisation undertaking multiyear, multimillion EPC projects. The Senior Buyer/Category Specialist will operate as part of a large procurement category management team, and will work closely with national, European, and global divisions and business units. The Role: The delivery of agreed category plans through the execution of strategic sourcing projects to meet business partner requirements, maximizing value for our client. Contributing to the development of category plans by creating and owning sub-category plans Support the development of medium to long range category plans and be able to influence the development of value delivery plans through knowledge of local needs and local supply markets. The implementation of strategic sourcing and supplier management activities to deliver in year value as well as using knowledge of local needs and supplier capabilities to contribute to the development of long-range category plans developed using standard company tools and communicated through the appropriate governance models. Savings delivery is a critical component of the role and Senior Buyer will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of reporting and management of value outlooks in standard company reporting tools. Collaborate with project specific stakeholders to ensure change management is efficient and effective to guarantee sustainable value delivery. Change management is a key challenge in the role and Senior Buyers/Category Specialists must have expert influencing and negotiation skills alongside key technical competencies relating to procurement transactional planning, commercial contract management and supplier relationship management. As Senior Buyer/Category Specialist you will provide the first line of supplier performance management activities to ensure sustainable and secure supply of goods and services to support ongoing safe and effective operation of facilities. The Ideal Candidate: Will be of graduate calibre /university degree educated, part or fully qualified CIPS, with previous multinational strategic commercial procurement, buying and sourcing experience. Recruitment Solutions category management experience including agency workers and consultancy workers will be essential for this role. Commercial procurement/tactical and strategic buying experience gained within a multinational matrix organisation. Currently working as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Category Specialist or Category Manager for a large matrix organisation such as an EPC Engineering & Procurement Contractor, Construction and Civil Engineering or other large Infrastructure Projects leader. Experienced in sourcing, negotiation, and management of multimillion spend categories. Experienced in developing strategic category plans. A proven track record of working with senior stakeholders across multiple sites. Self-starter, with lots of initiative, drive, and ambition to succeed. Confidence and capability Must be able to influence at all levels of the organisation through strong relationship management. Excellent analytical, research, communication, and presentation skills. Excellent team working ability, particularly with suppliers and sourcing managers. Ability to develop and manage strong relationships both internally and externally (e.g. suppliers). Highly motivated with a drive for results - performance focussed. Strong integrity ensuring procurement operates to high standards and is fully trusted by its internal and external stakeholders. Naturally analytical and inquisitive. Experience of SAP/SAP Ariba procurement systems essential. Demonstrate attention to detail to derive accurate and insightful recommendations. Our client offers excellent development and the opportunity to make a real difference in a business that really values its people. To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX (phone number removed)
Role Title Procurement Manager Location Marble Arch London Division Finance Reporting to Head of Procurement The Team This is a great opportunity to join our ambitious and successful Procurement Team at an exciting time for British Land. Over the last 6 years we have been working closely with our stakeholders and suppliers to establish a Procurement centre of expertise to support our British Land colleagues. Over this time we have gone from strength to strength and much of this success has been due to the skills, experience and flexibility of our Procurement professionals. Our Procurement Charter is: 'To work in partnership with the business to optimise the cost and quality of third-party services by providing highly commercial first-class procurement advisory services, professionalising initial sourcing decisions and ongoing vendor/demand management'. The Role This role is responsible for undertaking procurement sourcing projects on behalf of the site based and head office teams in line with the procurement pipeline plan. You will ensure that Procurement support is aligned to the structure, objectives, and culture of the function, becoming an enabler to their business plans, objectives and deliverables. You will be responsible for leading and sharing procurement best practice within your customer groups and continue the ongoing delivery of the procurement strategy. We expect all team members to be flexible often working on a wide range of categories across multiple assets. Our third-party expenditure exceeds £850m annually across Facilities Management, Property (Construction), Professional Services and Corporate/Indirect so there is plenty of opportunity to deliver added value and innovation. If you like working in a dynamic fast pace environment this is one for you. You will be working closely with key head office stakeholders and field-based teams to overcome operational challenges whilst juggling planning and delivery activities. You will collaborate with key stakeholders proactively, identifying areas where Procurement can add measurable value, and lead solutions to support strategic goals for improving organisational effectiveness and efficiency. You will be a key contributor participating in regional cross functional team working to support the creation of specifications and service level expectation schedules. These critical inputs will enable the procurement process to deliver the best possible goods and services arrangements for our customers. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the following: Ensure that the customer requirements are met, and that best value is delivered through integrated procurement best practice processes. Develop professional working relationships with key stakeholders from across the business to fully understand their objectives, performance issues, challenges and opportunities for each spend category. Develop and drive strategic category approaches for each service line ensuring that routes to market are defined and that spend is measured and reported on an ongoing basis. Advise key stakeholders to ensure the collaborative delivery of business benefits through innovative approaches to procurement. Support the company's Supplier Code of Conduct by working to identify and deliver sustainable outcomes. Lead the supplier engagement and sourcing activities from sourcing, tender analysis and negotiation and ongoing commercial supplier performance and life cycle management. Implement best in class procurement disciplines and support the continuous development and improvement of these activities within the procurement team and across the business. Manage ethical supplier negotiations and ensure value for money deals are obtained in a professional manner that ensure suppliers are dedicated to high service levels and are committed to contributing to British Land's strategic delivery. Actively promote and monitor the use of British Land's Risk Framework including procurement policies, processes and templates and Supplier Code of Conduct. Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to shape Procurement Plans. Attend operational and planning meetings and visiting regional sites as required to better understand site specific requirements and provide proactive procurement advice and support. Support and champion risk management in the relevant business area, ensuring risk is understood and mitigated to protect both the business and its customers. Manage high level supplier performance through the development of KPI dashboards Develop and deliver a category/engagement plan to optimise scale sourcing activities in the short/medium and longer term. Drive supplier efficiency through smarter working and innovation Contribute positively to the professionalism and credibility of the function to increase engagement on high value activities. Demonstrate our company values in everything that you do Requirements As we are a small team, we are looking for a Procurement Manager who has demonstratable experience working across a broad range of both direct and indirect categories. You will be able to demonstrate strong commercial understanding of the property market and service charge environment and be aware of the current trends for optimising best value. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, complimented with a strong track record of negotiation and influencing skills. Engagement, tenacity and relationship building skills will be important if you are to be successful. You will have experience across a number of commercial organisations and will have a track record of delivering successful sustainable outcomes in the most challenging of environments. You will be a self-starter who can work independently whilst being responsive to positive challenge and guidance. CIPS qualified Exposure to a variety of sectors/industries/environments Category experience in both Direct and Indirect categories Strong commercial, sourcing, category management and skilled negotiator Ability to drive and implement change and respond rapidly to the changing needs of the business Able to build and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders Customer Service focussed Strong data interrogation and analytical skills Ability to work to tight deadlines to ensure business continuity Excellent communication skills with strong written and presentation skills Supplier and Risk Management experience Experience of working in multi-location, multi-stakeholder environment is essential Proven experience of sourcing complex and multi-location contracts Previous exposure to working in a retail or service charge environment (desirable, but not essential). Understanding of how to drive corporate sustainability targets through supply chains. Strong team player Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. ..... click apply for full job details
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Role Title Procurement Manager Location Marble Arch London Division Finance Reporting to Head of Procurement The Team This is a great opportunity to join our ambitious and successful Procurement Team at an exciting time for British Land. Over the last 6 years we have been working closely with our stakeholders and suppliers to establish a Procurement centre of expertise to support our British Land colleagues. Over this time we have gone from strength to strength and much of this success has been due to the skills, experience and flexibility of our Procurement professionals. Our Procurement Charter is: 'To work in partnership with the business to optimise the cost and quality of third-party services by providing highly commercial first-class procurement advisory services, professionalising initial sourcing decisions and ongoing vendor/demand management'. The Role This role is responsible for undertaking procurement sourcing projects on behalf of the site based and head office teams in line with the procurement pipeline plan. You will ensure that Procurement support is aligned to the structure, objectives, and culture of the function, becoming an enabler to their business plans, objectives and deliverables. You will be responsible for leading and sharing procurement best practice within your customer groups and continue the ongoing delivery of the procurement strategy. We expect all team members to be flexible often working on a wide range of categories across multiple assets. Our third-party expenditure exceeds £850m annually across Facilities Management, Property (Construction), Professional Services and Corporate/Indirect so there is plenty of opportunity to deliver added value and innovation. If you like working in a dynamic fast pace environment this is one for you. You will be working closely with key head office stakeholders and field-based teams to overcome operational challenges whilst juggling planning and delivery activities. You will collaborate with key stakeholders proactively, identifying areas where Procurement can add measurable value, and lead solutions to support strategic goals for improving organisational effectiveness and efficiency. You will be a key contributor participating in regional cross functional team working to support the creation of specifications and service level expectation schedules. These critical inputs will enable the procurement process to deliver the best possible goods and services arrangements for our customers. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the following: Ensure that the customer requirements are met, and that best value is delivered through integrated procurement best practice processes. Develop professional working relationships with key stakeholders from across the business to fully understand their objectives, performance issues, challenges and opportunities for each spend category. Develop and drive strategic category approaches for each service line ensuring that routes to market are defined and that spend is measured and reported on an ongoing basis. Advise key stakeholders to ensure the collaborative delivery of business benefits through innovative approaches to procurement. Support the company's Supplier Code of Conduct by working to identify and deliver sustainable outcomes. Lead the supplier engagement and sourcing activities from sourcing, tender analysis and negotiation and ongoing commercial supplier performance and life cycle management. Implement best in class procurement disciplines and support the continuous development and improvement of these activities within the procurement team and across the business. Manage ethical supplier negotiations and ensure value for money deals are obtained in a professional manner that ensure suppliers are dedicated to high service levels and are committed to contributing to British Land's strategic delivery. Actively promote and monitor the use of British Land's Risk Framework including procurement policies, processes and templates and Supplier Code of Conduct. Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to shape Procurement Plans. Attend operational and planning meetings and visiting regional sites as required to better understand site specific requirements and provide proactive procurement advice and support. Support and champion risk management in the relevant business area, ensuring risk is understood and mitigated to protect both the business and its customers. Manage high level supplier performance through the development of KPI dashboards Develop and deliver a category/engagement plan to optimise scale sourcing activities in the short/medium and longer term. Drive supplier efficiency through smarter working and innovation Contribute positively to the professionalism and credibility of the function to increase engagement on high value activities. Demonstrate our company values in everything that you do Requirements As we are a small team, we are looking for a Procurement Manager who has demonstratable experience working across a broad range of both direct and indirect categories. You will be able to demonstrate strong commercial understanding of the property market and service charge environment and be aware of the current trends for optimising best value. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, complimented with a strong track record of negotiation and influencing skills. Engagement, tenacity and relationship building skills will be important if you are to be successful. You will have experience across a number of commercial organisations and will have a track record of delivering successful sustainable outcomes in the most challenging of environments. You will be a self-starter who can work independently whilst being responsive to positive challenge and guidance. CIPS qualified Exposure to a variety of sectors/industries/environments Category experience in both Direct and Indirect categories Strong commercial, sourcing, category management and skilled negotiator Ability to drive and implement change and respond rapidly to the changing needs of the business Able to build and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders Customer Service focussed Strong data interrogation and analytical skills Ability to work to tight deadlines to ensure business continuity Excellent communication skills with strong written and presentation skills Supplier and Risk Management experience Experience of working in multi-location, multi-stakeholder environment is essential Proven experience of sourcing complex and multi-location contracts Previous exposure to working in a retail or service charge environment (desirable, but not essential). Understanding of how to drive corporate sustainability targets through supply chains. Strong team player Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. ..... click apply for full job details
Generalist Procurement Specialist - Clear Progression - FTSE 250 Powerhouse - Birmingham - £30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus Innovative Company is looking for a Generalist Procurement Specialist to take the next step in what could be an accomplished procurement career. The company is at the forefront of their industry, and the successful candidate will have access to a high profile and illustrious list of suppliers from all around the globe. The levels of exposure in this role are unheard of a relatively junior position, not only with the global remit but also with the scope for interacting and negotiating with Senior Level Stakeholders from an early stage. As Generalist Procurement Specialist you will: - Join a centralised procurement function, in State-of-the-Art offices, to take the lead on various direct and indirect categories including but not limited to Raw materials, FM, and Travel Interact with Senior Level Stakeholders to make sure change is managed cross-functionally Improve your procurement skills across various categories with a view to moving into a Procurement Manager role in 12-18 months Have opportunities for global travel when dealing with niche suppliers from all around the world Generalist Procurement Specialist Required Background: - Experience of end to end sourcing of either direct or indirect categories within a procurement function, ideally in across Healthcare. Pharmaceutical industries, however, other backgrounds will also be considered A proven track record of exceeding targets and expectations in previous role(s) Degree + Working towards CIPS (beneficial but not essential) What the Global Procurement Specialist role will offer you:- £30,000 - £35,000 + up to 10% Bonus Fast-tracked career progression- Targeting a Procurement Manager role in 12-18 months Global Exposure Opportunity to work in a constantly changing and exciting industry To find out more and apply please send your CV to Devan at or directly through this page. Key Skills: procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, stakeholder management, vendor management, SRM, contract management, purchasing procurement, Direct Procurement, Indirect procurement, Marketing procurement, IT procurement, HR procurement, procurement consultancy, Birmingham, Midlands, Coventry, Warwickshire, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Generalist Procurement Specialist - Clear Progression - FTSE 250 Powerhouse - Birmingham - £30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus Innovative Company is looking for a Generalist Procurement Specialist to take the next step in what could be an accomplished procurement career. The company is at the forefront of their industry, and the successful candidate will have access to a high profile and illustrious list of suppliers from all around the globe. The levels of exposure in this role are unheard of a relatively junior position, not only with the global remit but also with the scope for interacting and negotiating with Senior Level Stakeholders from an early stage. As Generalist Procurement Specialist you will: - Join a centralised procurement function, in State-of-the-Art offices, to take the lead on various direct and indirect categories including but not limited to Raw materials, FM, and Travel Interact with Senior Level Stakeholders to make sure change is managed cross-functionally Improve your procurement skills across various categories with a view to moving into a Procurement Manager role in 12-18 months Have opportunities for global travel when dealing with niche suppliers from all around the world Generalist Procurement Specialist Required Background: - Experience of end to end sourcing of either direct or indirect categories within a procurement function, ideally in across Healthcare. Pharmaceutical industries, however, other backgrounds will also be considered A proven track record of exceeding targets and expectations in previous role(s) Degree + Working towards CIPS (beneficial but not essential) What the Global Procurement Specialist role will offer you:- £30,000 - £35,000 + up to 10% Bonus Fast-tracked career progression- Targeting a Procurement Manager role in 12-18 months Global Exposure Opportunity to work in a constantly changing and exciting industry To find out more and apply please send your CV to Devan at or directly through this page. Key Skills: procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, stakeholder management, vendor management, SRM, contract management, purchasing procurement, Direct Procurement, Indirect procurement, Marketing procurement, IT procurement, HR procurement, procurement consultancy, Birmingham, Midlands, Coventry, Warwickshire, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare
Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer A newly created opportunity to join this established, globally recognised organisation based on the outskirts of Cambridge. With a need to be in the office 2 days per week with an outstanding benefits package and holidays, this opportunity can be shaped to suit candidate profile. This role will manage a broad range of spend with the key focus being to provide a responsive, customer-focused service to a range of stakeholders. You will provide support and advice on best procurement practice and take ownership for more high value/complex projects. With defined procurement experience in managing either Direct or Indirect spend, you will have strong tendering expertise and be able to manage risk across multiple contracts. You will have exceptional stakeholder manager and communication skills and be able to take ownership for a range of challenging projects. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Sep 19, 2022
Full time
Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer A newly created opportunity to join this established, globally recognised organisation based on the outskirts of Cambridge. With a need to be in the office 2 days per week with an outstanding benefits package and holidays, this opportunity can be shaped to suit candidate profile. This role will manage a broad range of spend with the key focus being to provide a responsive, customer-focused service to a range of stakeholders. You will provide support and advice on best procurement practice and take ownership for more high value/complex projects. With defined procurement experience in managing either Direct or Indirect spend, you will have strong tendering expertise and be able to manage risk across multiple contracts. You will have exceptional stakeholder manager and communication skills and be able to take ownership for a range of challenging projects. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Title : Procurement Category Manager - Professional Services and Business Intelligence Company : Global FTSE 100 Financial Services Firm Location : WFH - LONDON HQ Salary : £70-80,000 + £6k Car + Package House hold financial services brand has a newly created Procurement role in their CPS team. They are seeking a highly adept Procurement Professional with SME knowledge in professional services including all sub-categories. This role will sit underneath the Head of Indirect Procurement working directly with them on key client projects, looking at strategic sourcing and negotiation across business intelligence. They are seeking someone who has experience in procurement and negotiating solutions & contracts with vendors such as Experian, TransUnion, Equifax, and Decision Science. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest in procurement, working with FTSE 100 clients on a global scale. You will have a career development plan created on arrival and exposure to CPO and Director level individuals on a weekly basis. Key responsibilities will include: Provide educational and learning opportunities to internal colleagues and external clients (ex. Webinar, Spend Trends publications) on industry trends, supplier landscape changes, and market intel within categories of expertise Coach and develop sourcing project managers in their professional development and pursuit of building category knowledge within area of expertise In collaboration with Sourcing Project Management and/or Procurement Practice Advisory, engage with customers' senior management team members to provide perspective on current market trends to inform client strategic decisions/sourcing initiatives in line with business goals and objectives Key requirements in experience: SME in professional services and Business Intelligence Exposure to procurement on a global scale Ability to develop and frequently refresh category market intelligence and insight tools to support internal sourcing teams and educate external client stakeholders Strong sourcing knowledge to be able to translate category to sourcing strategy If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, please send your CV to Sophie at Key Skills; BI, Business Intelligence, Professional Services, Finance, Corporate services, Indirect, FTSE100, Global, London, WFH, Consultancy, Consultant, Procurement Manager, Head of Procurement, SME, Business Intelligence, Project Management,
Sep 15, 2022
Full time
Title : Procurement Category Manager - Professional Services and Business Intelligence Company : Global FTSE 100 Financial Services Firm Location : WFH - LONDON HQ Salary : £70-80,000 + £6k Car + Package House hold financial services brand has a newly created Procurement role in their CPS team. They are seeking a highly adept Procurement Professional with SME knowledge in professional services including all sub-categories. This role will sit underneath the Head of Indirect Procurement working directly with them on key client projects, looking at strategic sourcing and negotiation across business intelligence. They are seeking someone who has experience in procurement and negotiating solutions & contracts with vendors such as Experian, TransUnion, Equifax, and Decision Science. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest in procurement, working with FTSE 100 clients on a global scale. You will have a career development plan created on arrival and exposure to CPO and Director level individuals on a weekly basis. Key responsibilities will include: Provide educational and learning opportunities to internal colleagues and external clients (ex. Webinar, Spend Trends publications) on industry trends, supplier landscape changes, and market intel within categories of expertise Coach and develop sourcing project managers in their professional development and pursuit of building category knowledge within area of expertise In collaboration with Sourcing Project Management and/or Procurement Practice Advisory, engage with customers' senior management team members to provide perspective on current market trends to inform client strategic decisions/sourcing initiatives in line with business goals and objectives Key requirements in experience: SME in professional services and Business Intelligence Exposure to procurement on a global scale Ability to develop and frequently refresh category market intelligence and insight tools to support internal sourcing teams and educate external client stakeholders Strong sourcing knowledge to be able to translate category to sourcing strategy If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, please send your CV to Sophie at Key Skills; BI, Business Intelligence, Professional Services, Finance, Corporate services, Indirect, FTSE100, Global, London, WFH, Consultancy, Consultant, Procurement Manager, Head of Procurement, SME, Business Intelligence, Project Management,
Global Indirect Procurement Specialist - World-Leading Professional Services Organisation - London + Flex. - £50,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Package This iconic FTSE 100 organisation is looking for a new Global Indirect Procurement Specialist to join their Best-in-class, close-knit procurement team! Despite the pandemic, the organisation have seen unprecedented growth over the last 5 years, and with continued expansion forecasted over the next 5, coupled with an influx of board-level investment in best-in-class procurement, now is an exciting time to be joining this global function. The function itself are incredibly highly regarded, famed for the levels of exposure that they give their employees, and the opportunities for growth and progression. You will be learning from some of the best in the procurement space whilst managing the internal indirect procurement for the Dutch region across indirects. If you are an ambitious individual, looking to get an excellent name on your CV and fast-track your career in indirect procurement then this is the role for you! Global Indirect Procurement Specialist, Required Background: - You will be a strategic indirect procurement generalist, ideally having covered some HR, Professional Services or IT procurement. However, category specialists will also be considered if they are open to a generalist role Excellent commercial ability and stakeholder management skills Strong academic record is beneficial but not essential (ideally having a degree + CIPS) Ambition and a desire to learn and develop To find out more and apply please send your CV to Devan at or directly through this page. Key Skills: Procurement, Indirect Procurement, HR Procurement, Professional Services Procurement, IT Procurement, Procurement Manager, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Generalist, London
Sep 12, 2022
Full time
Global Indirect Procurement Specialist - World-Leading Professional Services Organisation - London + Flex. - £50,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Package This iconic FTSE 100 organisation is looking for a new Global Indirect Procurement Specialist to join their Best-in-class, close-knit procurement team! Despite the pandemic, the organisation have seen unprecedented growth over the last 5 years, and with continued expansion forecasted over the next 5, coupled with an influx of board-level investment in best-in-class procurement, now is an exciting time to be joining this global function. The function itself are incredibly highly regarded, famed for the levels of exposure that they give their employees, and the opportunities for growth and progression. You will be learning from some of the best in the procurement space whilst managing the internal indirect procurement for the Dutch region across indirects. If you are an ambitious individual, looking to get an excellent name on your CV and fast-track your career in indirect procurement then this is the role for you! Global Indirect Procurement Specialist, Required Background: - You will be a strategic indirect procurement generalist, ideally having covered some HR, Professional Services or IT procurement. However, category specialists will also be considered if they are open to a generalist role Excellent commercial ability and stakeholder management skills Strong academic record is beneficial but not essential (ideally having a degree + CIPS) Ambition and a desire to learn and develop To find out more and apply please send your CV to Devan at or directly through this page. Key Skills: Procurement, Indirect Procurement, HR Procurement, Professional Services Procurement, IT Procurement, Procurement Manager, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Generalist, London
Exciting opportunity to get involved with a procurement, logistics and warehousing organisation who work on behalf of some massive global sports brands. This role is central to the procurement and supply chain of key category areas such as fixtures and fittings, lighting, metal work and other sub-categories within the fit-out area (c.£30m spend). Client Details A Procurement, Logistics and Warehousing organisation who work on global projects for leading sports brands. They are heavily involved in the growth plans of these brands in areas across Asia, Australia, Europe and America. Description Assist in the creation, implementation, and ongoing management of the procurement and supply chain strategy, always with the objective of ensuring maximum customer satisfaction, efficiency, and economy. Supporting the end-to-end process, including undertaking: Market analysis and supplier sourcing, Development of tender documents, Compliant tendering using appropriate procurement routes, Tender evaluation, Participate in pricing and contract negotiations with suppliers across fit out categories including fixtures, fittings, lighting and metal work Contract Management: Contract development, signature and onboarding suppliers, Tracking contract benefits to ensure that these are realised, Developing and maintaining a contracts register, drive strong contractual performance in line with KPI's and SLA's Work closely with a range of stakeholders, building and influencing key relationships Key point of contact for performance or commercial issues related to the supply chain Lead the Procurement and Supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon KPI's Continuous improvement within role, simplifying processes and operations to maximise efficiencies. As well as regularly reviewing and updating when required policies and procedures Build and maintain good relationships with a wide range of suppliers from small specialists to large-scale global vendors Consider the environmental and ethical impact of the supply chain to meet sustainability targets Profile CIPS or equivalent qualification Experience within indirect procurement categories including services and the fit out category area e.g. fixtures, fittings etc. Demonstrate understanding of supply chain processes, supplier performance, and using data analytical techniques to draw meaningful conclusions A track record of delivering on complex procurement projects Experience of using technology platforms to secure best value and/or leading reverse auctions Confident in developing and managing senior supplier relationships and proven negotiation skills A desire for continued personal development. Flexible and resilient when workload demands it Ability to multi-task, be pro-active and work on own initiative, working both in a team and independently. Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. Ability to work in a fast paced and constantly changing environment Job Offer Exciting progression and development Opportunity for global travel Work with exciting leading sports brands Fast-paced environment with exciting projects
Dec 02, 2021
Full time
Exciting opportunity to get involved with a procurement, logistics and warehousing organisation who work on behalf of some massive global sports brands. This role is central to the procurement and supply chain of key category areas such as fixtures and fittings, lighting, metal work and other sub-categories within the fit-out area (c.£30m spend). Client Details A Procurement, Logistics and Warehousing organisation who work on global projects for leading sports brands. They are heavily involved in the growth plans of these brands in areas across Asia, Australia, Europe and America. Description Assist in the creation, implementation, and ongoing management of the procurement and supply chain strategy, always with the objective of ensuring maximum customer satisfaction, efficiency, and economy. Supporting the end-to-end process, including undertaking: Market analysis and supplier sourcing, Development of tender documents, Compliant tendering using appropriate procurement routes, Tender evaluation, Participate in pricing and contract negotiations with suppliers across fit out categories including fixtures, fittings, lighting and metal work Contract Management: Contract development, signature and onboarding suppliers, Tracking contract benefits to ensure that these are realised, Developing and maintaining a contracts register, drive strong contractual performance in line with KPI's and SLA's Work closely with a range of stakeholders, building and influencing key relationships Key point of contact for performance or commercial issues related to the supply chain Lead the Procurement and Supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon KPI's Continuous improvement within role, simplifying processes and operations to maximise efficiencies. As well as regularly reviewing and updating when required policies and procedures Build and maintain good relationships with a wide range of suppliers from small specialists to large-scale global vendors Consider the environmental and ethical impact of the supply chain to meet sustainability targets Profile CIPS or equivalent qualification Experience within indirect procurement categories including services and the fit out category area e.g. fixtures, fittings etc. Demonstrate understanding of supply chain processes, supplier performance, and using data analytical techniques to draw meaningful conclusions A track record of delivering on complex procurement projects Experience of using technology platforms to secure best value and/or leading reverse auctions Confident in developing and managing senior supplier relationships and proven negotiation skills A desire for continued personal development. Flexible and resilient when workload demands it Ability to multi-task, be pro-active and work on own initiative, working both in a team and independently. Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. Ability to work in a fast paced and constantly changing environment Job Offer Exciting progression and development Opportunity for global travel Work with exciting leading sports brands Fast-paced environment with exciting projects