Responsible for preparing and analysing commercial data and market trends to support profitable sales growth of our customer and ourselves. Support the Category Manager to deliver a pipeline of new product for customer selection. Maintain required administration accurately and completely Client Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Category Assistant / Buying Assistant in a leading home textiles firm. The successful candidate will bring their passion for the retail / homeware industry, showcase their excellent teamwork skills, and contribute to the company's growth. Description Understand what the competition are selling / pricing structures / marketing for given product areas. Spot and development new products sales opportunities. Create development diaries and track and push internally and externally with the factories any developments. Samples management required for customer meetings. Costing for new factory designs Cross Costing Current designs Updating current and new prices on JDE price list Setting up critical paths with factories for selected products ensuring we can meet the required shipment dates to meet launch. Creating and sending out internally packaging forms and photography forms Responsible for weekly Intake sheets being updated and sent to our Customer giving overview of approvals and what is outstanding. Escalating and tracking any products at risk and agreeing an action plan. Communicate across various departments to ensure we are hitting key dates on critical path. Creating and sending out internally packaging forms and photography forms Ensuring all our live lines costing sheets is correct and up to date and corresponds with the JDE system. Each Season adding new and removing discontinued lines ready for the following seasons negotiations. Updating development documents Creating initial PowerPoints to send out to internally/ customers Liaise with Merchandising / Stock Control for on time vs delayed deliveries and updating customer information accordingly. Liaise with Technical on new products, new factories, and quality issues. Profile Advanced excel skills required and ability to work with mass data. Ability to communicate with Customers and Suppliers on Teams calls and face to face meetings. Ability and the confidence to produce and present Power points internally and externally. Attention to detail is critical as dealing with large amounts of data. Understand the specification of the product in more detail to give you greater understanding on developing right products for the customer. Able to work on own initiative. Enjoys working as part of a wider team and likes to get stuck in. Job Offer Hybrid working with 3-4 days in the office a week. 23 days holiday, increasing to 25 over 2 years. Free car parking. Progression Opportunities Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm work schedule. Category Assistant - Buying Assistant Category Assistant - Buying Assistant Category Assistant - Buying Assistant
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Responsible for preparing and analysing commercial data and market trends to support profitable sales growth of our customer and ourselves. Support the Category Manager to deliver a pipeline of new product for customer selection. Maintain required administration accurately and completely Client Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Category Assistant / Buying Assistant in a leading home textiles firm. The successful candidate will bring their passion for the retail / homeware industry, showcase their excellent teamwork skills, and contribute to the company's growth. Description Understand what the competition are selling / pricing structures / marketing for given product areas. Spot and development new products sales opportunities. Create development diaries and track and push internally and externally with the factories any developments. Samples management required for customer meetings. Costing for new factory designs Cross Costing Current designs Updating current and new prices on JDE price list Setting up critical paths with factories for selected products ensuring we can meet the required shipment dates to meet launch. Creating and sending out internally packaging forms and photography forms Responsible for weekly Intake sheets being updated and sent to our Customer giving overview of approvals and what is outstanding. Escalating and tracking any products at risk and agreeing an action plan. Communicate across various departments to ensure we are hitting key dates on critical path. Creating and sending out internally packaging forms and photography forms Ensuring all our live lines costing sheets is correct and up to date and corresponds with the JDE system. Each Season adding new and removing discontinued lines ready for the following seasons negotiations. Updating development documents Creating initial PowerPoints to send out to internally/ customers Liaise with Merchandising / Stock Control for on time vs delayed deliveries and updating customer information accordingly. Liaise with Technical on new products, new factories, and quality issues. Profile Advanced excel skills required and ability to work with mass data. Ability to communicate with Customers and Suppliers on Teams calls and face to face meetings. Ability and the confidence to produce and present Power points internally and externally. Attention to detail is critical as dealing with large amounts of data. Understand the specification of the product in more detail to give you greater understanding on developing right products for the customer. Able to work on own initiative. Enjoys working as part of a wider team and likes to get stuck in. Job Offer Hybrid working with 3-4 days in the office a week. 23 days holiday, increasing to 25 over 2 years. Free car parking. Progression Opportunities Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm work schedule. Category Assistant - Buying Assistant Category Assistant - Buying Assistant Category Assistant - Buying Assistant
We are supporting a West Midlands NHS organisation to recruit a Category Manager Medical, working with key stakeholders to deliver essential services to the organisation. The post holder will provide skills and expertise to implement and develop methodologies to facilitate and monitor contracts, to continuously improve the service delivered to stakeholders. Main role responsibilities: To ensure full compliance with all National legislation relating to procurement, NHS Procurement policies, Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and departmental policies and procedures; Advise and provide guidance at a senior management level to ensure compliance on all aspects of procurement; Identify, analyse and maximise full benefit of any potential cost improvements as a result of any procurement activity, national or regional contracting arrangements through membership of various collaborative procurement initiatives and ensure that any specific requirements of the organisation are taken into account; Manage the introduction of alternative products and sources of supply to achieve high levels of rationalisation and standardisation, and be a key influencer and participate in user consultation groups; Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of all relevant commodities and supply markets through conducting market research and analysis whilst identifying savings opportunities and efficiencies by the sound analysis of procurement data; Take responsibility for leading the tender process and compliantly preparing all associated documentation; Participate in analysing and evaluating received tender bids, applying a degree of analytical skill whilst taking into account assimilation of other determining factors in the decision making process; Present options to allow recommendations to be made, based on agreement with stakeholders for consideration in a clear and concise format and prepare all necessary reports required for approval purposes, in order to conclude the subsequent awarding of contracts. Essential skills and experience: Degree level or relevant equivalent experience; Ideally CIPS Level 4 Graduate Diploma or working towards; Strong Medical/Clinical procurement experience within NHS; Experience of Procurement and Contract Management.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
We are supporting a West Midlands NHS organisation to recruit a Category Manager Medical, working with key stakeholders to deliver essential services to the organisation. The post holder will provide skills and expertise to implement and develop methodologies to facilitate and monitor contracts, to continuously improve the service delivered to stakeholders. Main role responsibilities: To ensure full compliance with all National legislation relating to procurement, NHS Procurement policies, Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and departmental policies and procedures; Advise and provide guidance at a senior management level to ensure compliance on all aspects of procurement; Identify, analyse and maximise full benefit of any potential cost improvements as a result of any procurement activity, national or regional contracting arrangements through membership of various collaborative procurement initiatives and ensure that any specific requirements of the organisation are taken into account; Manage the introduction of alternative products and sources of supply to achieve high levels of rationalisation and standardisation, and be a key influencer and participate in user consultation groups; Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of all relevant commodities and supply markets through conducting market research and analysis whilst identifying savings opportunities and efficiencies by the sound analysis of procurement data; Take responsibility for leading the tender process and compliantly preparing all associated documentation; Participate in analysing and evaluating received tender bids, applying a degree of analytical skill whilst taking into account assimilation of other determining factors in the decision making process; Present options to allow recommendations to be made, based on agreement with stakeholders for consideration in a clear and concise format and prepare all necessary reports required for approval purposes, in order to conclude the subsequent awarding of contracts. Essential skills and experience: Degree level or relevant equivalent experience; Ideally CIPS Level 4 Graduate Diploma or working towards; Strong Medical/Clinical procurement experience within NHS; Experience of Procurement and Contract Management.
Senior Category Manager Portsmouth(Hybrid) 3 Month Contract 700 per day (Umbrella) ARM are delighted to be supporting one of our clients in Portsmouth with the recruitment of a Commercial Finance Manager on an initial 3 Month basis. The Senior Category Manager is responsible for commercial leadership of a wide portfolio of supply categories, across Marketing, Operations, Product, HR, Finance and Facilities. The Role: Negotiate exceptional supply contracts, to maximise value. Business Partnering with Functional Leaders and Contract Owners, to create value through optimised supply contracts, plus develop Category Supplier Strategies and vendor roadmaps. Oversee Vendor Management, supporting Contract Owners and driving Quarterly Business Reviews with Tier 1 vendors. Strong category expertise across Marketing, HR, Facilities, Finance, Operations and Product, with knowledge of suppliers in this space. Deliver discrete elements of Procurement Transformation, with a relentless drive for process simplification, and digitisation. Deliver a monthly Win Sheet of completed commercial contracts. Drive contract completion, taking a proportionate approach to managing risk and liaising with Legal, DP, Infosec and Finance to assure strong contracts. Requirements: Extensive Category Management experience. Background in Marketing Procurement. CIPS qualified. Experience of Procurement transformation and developing new target operation models. Extensive contract negotiation skills. This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Apr 30, 2024
Contractor
Senior Category Manager Portsmouth(Hybrid) 3 Month Contract 700 per day (Umbrella) ARM are delighted to be supporting one of our clients in Portsmouth with the recruitment of a Commercial Finance Manager on an initial 3 Month basis. The Senior Category Manager is responsible for commercial leadership of a wide portfolio of supply categories, across Marketing, Operations, Product, HR, Finance and Facilities. The Role: Negotiate exceptional supply contracts, to maximise value. Business Partnering with Functional Leaders and Contract Owners, to create value through optimised supply contracts, plus develop Category Supplier Strategies and vendor roadmaps. Oversee Vendor Management, supporting Contract Owners and driving Quarterly Business Reviews with Tier 1 vendors. Strong category expertise across Marketing, HR, Facilities, Finance, Operations and Product, with knowledge of suppliers in this space. Deliver discrete elements of Procurement Transformation, with a relentless drive for process simplification, and digitisation. Deliver a monthly Win Sheet of completed commercial contracts. Drive contract completion, taking a proportionate approach to managing risk and liaising with Legal, DP, Infosec and Finance to assure strong contracts. Requirements: Extensive Category Management experience. Background in Marketing Procurement. CIPS qualified. Experience of Procurement transformation and developing new target operation models. Extensive contract negotiation skills. This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Additional Information Maternity Cover Job Number Job Category Sales & Marketing Location London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale, Plaza Parade Maida Vale, London, England, United Kingdom VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? N Relocation? N Position Type Management JOB SUMMARY Surrounded by legendary attractions, London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale is a stylish fixture on the Northwest London cityscape. Here, we celebrate our uniqueness. We celebrate the dreamers who make their own mark, and with good reason. We are effortlessly cool, situated just round the corner from the famous Abbey Road Studios, and our people are the heartbeat of our hotel. Turn new experiences into lasting memories at London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale. EXPLORE OUR VERY BIG WORLD We are looking for an ambitious, dedicated and proactive Director of Sales to join the wonderful team at London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale on a fixed term basis for 12 months.If you arepassionate andlooking to work with an amazing brand and the world's biggest travel company get in touch with us today! See where your journey can take you. WHAT YOU WILL DO Primary point of contact for all sales related work streams for the General Manager, Cluster Team, Owner, Group & Events Team and Area Commercial Leader Developing sales goals and strategies in alignment with the overall business strategy and being responsible for all proactive sales activities as well as supporting the reactive sales team Analyzing market and economic trends as well as competitors to continuously strengthen our position in the market Point of contact for customers, participating in sales calls to acquire new business and/or close deals, and building long-term, value-based customer relationships Developing strong partnerships and collaborations with local organizations to further increase brand/product awareness, participating in customer events, regional and national trade shows Budget planning and controlling WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR An open and proactive mind-set, flexibility and courage to embrace change and to always challenge the status quo in order to optimize processes Solution- and result-oriented approach Professional appearance and strong communication skills Leadership skills to always get the best out of the hotel operational team and to challenge and encourage each individual in the best possible way Customer-oriented approach, always focusing on the needs of the guest and the customer Knowledge of overall hotel revenue management concepts, processes and strategies Financial resource management, ability to analyze profit and loss (P&L) statements, develop operating budgets and revenue targets, forecast and plan capital expenditures Successfully completed studies with a focus on sales and events or comparable training, as well as at least 5-8 years of experience in sales and events with management responsibility WHY WORK WITH US? In addition to the benefits you would expect being part of a brand of our calibre, you will also be offered: A unique opportunity to be part of an award winning international brand where we celebrate your unique talent Part of Marriott International, the largest hospitality brand in the world- this means national and internal promotion opportunities for the right candidates. The sky is your limit here World class training and development programmes tailored to enhancing your skills and help you grow within the Marriott family. Work alongside some amazing talent- award winning, experienced hospitality professionals Discounted room nights, meals, and spa access-because your well being means so much Access to fabulous and flexible benefits to help you in and out of work- including health and life assurance Access to major high street discounts so you can treat your friends and family as required Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer.We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.We are committed to non-discrimination onanyprotectedbasis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you. JW Marriottis part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, beginyour purpose,belongto an amazing globalteam, andbecomethe best version of you.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Additional Information Maternity Cover Job Number Job Category Sales & Marketing Location London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale, Plaza Parade Maida Vale, London, England, United Kingdom VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? N Relocation? N Position Type Management JOB SUMMARY Surrounded by legendary attractions, London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale is a stylish fixture on the Northwest London cityscape. Here, we celebrate our uniqueness. We celebrate the dreamers who make their own mark, and with good reason. We are effortlessly cool, situated just round the corner from the famous Abbey Road Studios, and our people are the heartbeat of our hotel. Turn new experiences into lasting memories at London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale. EXPLORE OUR VERY BIG WORLD We are looking for an ambitious, dedicated and proactive Director of Sales to join the wonderful team at London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale on a fixed term basis for 12 months.If you arepassionate andlooking to work with an amazing brand and the world's biggest travel company get in touch with us today! See where your journey can take you. WHAT YOU WILL DO Primary point of contact for all sales related work streams for the General Manager, Cluster Team, Owner, Group & Events Team and Area Commercial Leader Developing sales goals and strategies in alignment with the overall business strategy and being responsible for all proactive sales activities as well as supporting the reactive sales team Analyzing market and economic trends as well as competitors to continuously strengthen our position in the market Point of contact for customers, participating in sales calls to acquire new business and/or close deals, and building long-term, value-based customer relationships Developing strong partnerships and collaborations with local organizations to further increase brand/product awareness, participating in customer events, regional and national trade shows Budget planning and controlling WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR An open and proactive mind-set, flexibility and courage to embrace change and to always challenge the status quo in order to optimize processes Solution- and result-oriented approach Professional appearance and strong communication skills Leadership skills to always get the best out of the hotel operational team and to challenge and encourage each individual in the best possible way Customer-oriented approach, always focusing on the needs of the guest and the customer Knowledge of overall hotel revenue management concepts, processes and strategies Financial resource management, ability to analyze profit and loss (P&L) statements, develop operating budgets and revenue targets, forecast and plan capital expenditures Successfully completed studies with a focus on sales and events or comparable training, as well as at least 5-8 years of experience in sales and events with management responsibility WHY WORK WITH US? In addition to the benefits you would expect being part of a brand of our calibre, you will also be offered: A unique opportunity to be part of an award winning international brand where we celebrate your unique talent Part of Marriott International, the largest hospitality brand in the world- this means national and internal promotion opportunities for the right candidates. The sky is your limit here World class training and development programmes tailored to enhancing your skills and help you grow within the Marriott family. Work alongside some amazing talent- award winning, experienced hospitality professionals Discounted room nights, meals, and spa access-because your well being means so much Access to fabulous and flexible benefits to help you in and out of work- including health and life assurance Access to major high street discounts so you can treat your friends and family as required Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer.We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.We are committed to non-discrimination onanyprotectedbasis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you. JW Marriottis part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, beginyour purpose,belongto an amazing globalteam, andbecomethe best version of you.
Buying Manager Summary £66,000 up to £77,000 per annum 35 days' holiday (pro rata) 10% in-store discount Pension scheme Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work. Just like you. Our Buyers play a major role in influencing every aspect of the range of goods that we offer to our customers: from which products we sell, to the way they look and taste, developing our supply base and continuing to drive our market-leading position. As a Buying Manager you'll experience everything from working in our stores, to developing our range and negotiating contracts, all on an international scale. Our Buying Managers thrive in our fast moving, highly pressured environment where everyone has a voice, and we want to hear yours! This role is about having a genuine passion for food retail, a 'get things done' attitude and the desire to become an expert in your field. We look for individuals who are self-motivated and intuitive with a desire. Our 960 + Stores depend on you when choosing the right products for our customers. If you are someone who stands out from the crowd and who wants to make an impact come and join our buying department! We look forward to seeing your application. In return, we'll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl. We're proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we'll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career as well. What you'll do Be comfortable making multi-million-pound decisions and devising solutions to complex problems - you drive the decisions for your categories Lead the Fresh Produce category and assume responsibility and accountability for everything from the tasting of samples to the sign off of packaging design - our success is down to you Manage the critical path from product concept to launch into our depots and ensure the stock arrives on time Entrepreneurial flair with a talent for negotiating and networking at the highest levels - you'll be in daily discussions with not only Account Managers, but also Commercial and Managing Directors of some of the UK's biggest suppliers Be confident presenting to Buying Directors and Board Directors internally Use your sharp analytical skills along with the ability to identify trends, forecast sales and analyse data to support commercial decisions but don't be afraid to go with your gut feeling Negotiate the best possible commercial terms for the business with a drive for achieving outstanding results Constantly striving to improve our customer offer. Getting better never stops. Collaborate with your fellow buyers and colleagues in other departments, but ultimately have the initiative to drive your own work independently Spinning lots of plates at any one time - multi tasking must be your thing! What you'll need Passion about the food retail industry. Comfortable with making multi-million-pound decisions and devising solutions to complex problems - you drive the decisions for your categories Experience working in a Meat and Poultry Buying team is desirable and preferential Experience within food retail is desirable Possession of a full UK driving licence German language skills desirable but not essential Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit A positive mental attitude at all times even in stressful situations Assertive and confident in your communication skills Have presence, confidence and conviction in your ideas Work well under pressure and to tight and often conflicting deadlines What you'll receive 35 days holiday (pro rata) 10% in-store discount Sabbatical Enhanced family leave Pension scheme Plus, more of the perks you deserve Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Buying Manager Summary £66,000 up to £77,000 per annum 35 days' holiday (pro rata) 10% in-store discount Pension scheme Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work. Just like you. Our Buyers play a major role in influencing every aspect of the range of goods that we offer to our customers: from which products we sell, to the way they look and taste, developing our supply base and continuing to drive our market-leading position. As a Buying Manager you'll experience everything from working in our stores, to developing our range and negotiating contracts, all on an international scale. Our Buying Managers thrive in our fast moving, highly pressured environment where everyone has a voice, and we want to hear yours! This role is about having a genuine passion for food retail, a 'get things done' attitude and the desire to become an expert in your field. We look for individuals who are self-motivated and intuitive with a desire. Our 960 + Stores depend on you when choosing the right products for our customers. If you are someone who stands out from the crowd and who wants to make an impact come and join our buying department! We look forward to seeing your application. In return, we'll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl. We're proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we'll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career as well. What you'll do Be comfortable making multi-million-pound decisions and devising solutions to complex problems - you drive the decisions for your categories Lead the Fresh Produce category and assume responsibility and accountability for everything from the tasting of samples to the sign off of packaging design - our success is down to you Manage the critical path from product concept to launch into our depots and ensure the stock arrives on time Entrepreneurial flair with a talent for negotiating and networking at the highest levels - you'll be in daily discussions with not only Account Managers, but also Commercial and Managing Directors of some of the UK's biggest suppliers Be confident presenting to Buying Directors and Board Directors internally Use your sharp analytical skills along with the ability to identify trends, forecast sales and analyse data to support commercial decisions but don't be afraid to go with your gut feeling Negotiate the best possible commercial terms for the business with a drive for achieving outstanding results Constantly striving to improve our customer offer. Getting better never stops. Collaborate with your fellow buyers and colleagues in other departments, but ultimately have the initiative to drive your own work independently Spinning lots of plates at any one time - multi tasking must be your thing! What you'll need Passion about the food retail industry. Comfortable with making multi-million-pound decisions and devising solutions to complex problems - you drive the decisions for your categories Experience working in a Meat and Poultry Buying team is desirable and preferential Experience within food retail is desirable Possession of a full UK driving licence German language skills desirable but not essential Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit A positive mental attitude at all times even in stressful situations Assertive and confident in your communication skills Have presence, confidence and conviction in your ideas Work well under pressure and to tight and often conflicting deadlines What you'll receive 35 days holiday (pro rata) 10% in-store discount Sabbatical Enhanced family leave Pension scheme Plus, more of the perks you deserve Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.
Role: Category Manager Location: Birmingham - Hybrid working Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Salary: 43k to 51k Sellick Partnership are looking to appoint a Permanent Category Manager for our Public Sector client based in Birmingham. Job summary: To provide support for the Deputy Head and Head of Procurement to interface with stakeholders and deliver services To develop and implement methodologies to facilitate and monitor contracts Effectively manage the internal operations and resources to enable the delivery of the saving targets and work-plans To build professional relationships and implement change Enable Procurement to continuously improve the service delivered to stakeholders, enhance expertise and build capability and potential Main responsibilities for the Category Manager: Ensure full compliance with all National and E.U legislation relating to procurement Advise and provide guidance at a senior management level to ensure compliance on all aspects of procurement Identify, analyse and seek to maximise full benefit of any potential cost improvements Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of all relevant commodities and supply markets through conducting market research and analysis Take responsibility for leading the tender process and compliantly preparing all associated documentation Participate in analysing and evaluating received tender bids Assist in the analysis of performance audits of the department Leading on Procurement strategies Project Management Person Specification for the Category Manager: Experience of working in a Procurement Team Experience of Procurement and Contract Management Experience of negotiating complex contracts Strong stakeholder engagement skills Public Sector experience is desirable Please apply if you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity. For additional information, please contact Adam Rouse at Sellick Partnership. Due to the urgent of this role, the closing date for CVs is Thursday 11th April. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Role: Category Manager Location: Birmingham - Hybrid working Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Salary: 43k to 51k Sellick Partnership are looking to appoint a Permanent Category Manager for our Public Sector client based in Birmingham. Job summary: To provide support for the Deputy Head and Head of Procurement to interface with stakeholders and deliver services To develop and implement methodologies to facilitate and monitor contracts Effectively manage the internal operations and resources to enable the delivery of the saving targets and work-plans To build professional relationships and implement change Enable Procurement to continuously improve the service delivered to stakeholders, enhance expertise and build capability and potential Main responsibilities for the Category Manager: Ensure full compliance with all National and E.U legislation relating to procurement Advise and provide guidance at a senior management level to ensure compliance on all aspects of procurement Identify, analyse and seek to maximise full benefit of any potential cost improvements Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of all relevant commodities and supply markets through conducting market research and analysis Take responsibility for leading the tender process and compliantly preparing all associated documentation Participate in analysing and evaluating received tender bids Assist in the analysis of performance audits of the department Leading on Procurement strategies Project Management Person Specification for the Category Manager: Experience of working in a Procurement Team Experience of Procurement and Contract Management Experience of negotiating complex contracts Strong stakeholder engagement skills Public Sector experience is desirable Please apply if you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity. For additional information, please contact Adam Rouse at Sellick Partnership. Due to the urgent of this role, the closing date for CVs is Thursday 11th April. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Product Manager , £38,000, Christchurch/ Hybrid 1 year FTC Our client who works with an array of leading global retailers are looking for a Product Manager for a 1 year FTC. With sustainability and customer care at the forefront of their FMCG business, as Product Manager you ll be responsible throughout critical stages of product development from concept to finished goods. Bringing product concepts to life, our clients are experts in all aspects of delivering goods to the market. Capturing their rich heritage, their brand tells a story to inspire, manufacture and to deliver cutting edge products that help people feel better in a sustainable way. Benefits Based in Dorset, in a prime coastal location, you ll be working from their newly renovated offices with the option of hybrid working. You ll also receive the following benefits:- Competitive salary with annual salary reviews 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years service and 30 days after 5 years service Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff Great learning and development and progression opportunities Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Generous Company Sick Pay Pension Scheme Contribution Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team Cycle to Work scheme Dress down Fridays Free parking As Product Manager your responsibilities will include: Leading all divisional product development overseen by Head of Product Manage each stage of product development from concept to finished goods Work closely with other departments to ensure product delivery in line with retailer targets Steer product packaging development collaboratively with design Manage product category plans for the financial year with quarterly reviews The ideal Product Manager will be able to demonstrate: A strong understanding of Product development with at least 3 years experience within FMCG and ideally within personal care or household products Confidently understanding of critical path The ability to understand the technical make up of a product Strong Project management skills across multiple SKU s and categories Excellent relationship building skills and a commercial mindset An understanding and experience with cost management and negotiating cost price Excellent attention to detail If you're interested in this Product Manager role and feel you can add value to this unique business, please submit your application today or call Harriet Forrester or Grace Hearn at Rubicon Recruitment. INDSPE
Apr 30, 2024
Contractor
Product Manager , £38,000, Christchurch/ Hybrid 1 year FTC Our client who works with an array of leading global retailers are looking for a Product Manager for a 1 year FTC. With sustainability and customer care at the forefront of their FMCG business, as Product Manager you ll be responsible throughout critical stages of product development from concept to finished goods. Bringing product concepts to life, our clients are experts in all aspects of delivering goods to the market. Capturing their rich heritage, their brand tells a story to inspire, manufacture and to deliver cutting edge products that help people feel better in a sustainable way. Benefits Based in Dorset, in a prime coastal location, you ll be working from their newly renovated offices with the option of hybrid working. You ll also receive the following benefits:- Competitive salary with annual salary reviews 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years service and 30 days after 5 years service Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff Great learning and development and progression opportunities Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Generous Company Sick Pay Pension Scheme Contribution Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team Cycle to Work scheme Dress down Fridays Free parking As Product Manager your responsibilities will include: Leading all divisional product development overseen by Head of Product Manage each stage of product development from concept to finished goods Work closely with other departments to ensure product delivery in line with retailer targets Steer product packaging development collaboratively with design Manage product category plans for the financial year with quarterly reviews The ideal Product Manager will be able to demonstrate: A strong understanding of Product development with at least 3 years experience within FMCG and ideally within personal care or household products Confidently understanding of critical path The ability to understand the technical make up of a product Strong Project management skills across multiple SKU s and categories Excellent relationship building skills and a commercial mindset An understanding and experience with cost management and negotiating cost price Excellent attention to detail If you're interested in this Product Manager role and feel you can add value to this unique business, please submit your application today or call Harriet Forrester or Grace Hearn at Rubicon Recruitment. INDSPE
We are seeking a driven and experienced Procurement Projects Operations Manager to join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing facilities management. This role involves leading the sourcing strategy for projects in collaboration with the Supply Chain Director and organizational stakeholders. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring engineering excellence, optimizing efficiency, and driving a high-performance culture. Key Responsibilities: Lead the sourcing strategy for projects, collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements and create robust frameworks. Drive value for money by leading supply chain negotiations and ensuring competitiveness while maximizing profit. Develop and implement procurement projects strategy aligned with organizational goals. Continuously analyze market trends, supplier performance, and cost structures to identify risks and opportunities. Collaborate with Category Manager for Projects to develop relationships with specialist supply chain and support growth opportunities. Identify, select, and manage new supply chain partners to support future business needs. Negotiate cost savings and deliver value for money for customers. Initiate a risk-based approach to supplier tendering, selection, and award. Identify innovation opportunities to increase revenue and margin. Provide leadership, direction, and support to the Project Buyers. Person Specification: Exceptional experience in sizable and complex projects/construction procurement. Passion for procurement and supply chain management. Ability to think 'outside of the box' and drive improvement with a 'can-do' attitude. Highest levels of integrity and ethical conduct. Strong risk management skills throughout the procurement process. Experience in stakeholder engagement and strong presentation/influencing skills. Demonstrated ability to lead and support teams effectively. Knowledge of sustainable procurement practices. MCIPS preferred. Valid full driving license. Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days Car allowance Private Healthcare Company pension Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies Refer a Friend scheme Extensive Learning & Development opportunities Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out Bike To Work Scheme Medicash - Health cash plan Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Various Rewards & Recognition Awards If you are a match for the role then do get in touch with an updated CV highlighting your experience.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
We are seeking a driven and experienced Procurement Projects Operations Manager to join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing facilities management. This role involves leading the sourcing strategy for projects in collaboration with the Supply Chain Director and organizational stakeholders. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring engineering excellence, optimizing efficiency, and driving a high-performance culture. Key Responsibilities: Lead the sourcing strategy for projects, collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements and create robust frameworks. Drive value for money by leading supply chain negotiations and ensuring competitiveness while maximizing profit. Develop and implement procurement projects strategy aligned with organizational goals. Continuously analyze market trends, supplier performance, and cost structures to identify risks and opportunities. Collaborate with Category Manager for Projects to develop relationships with specialist supply chain and support growth opportunities. Identify, select, and manage new supply chain partners to support future business needs. Negotiate cost savings and deliver value for money for customers. Initiate a risk-based approach to supplier tendering, selection, and award. Identify innovation opportunities to increase revenue and margin. Provide leadership, direction, and support to the Project Buyers. Person Specification: Exceptional experience in sizable and complex projects/construction procurement. Passion for procurement and supply chain management. Ability to think 'outside of the box' and drive improvement with a 'can-do' attitude. Highest levels of integrity and ethical conduct. Strong risk management skills throughout the procurement process. Experience in stakeholder engagement and strong presentation/influencing skills. Demonstrated ability to lead and support teams effectively. Knowledge of sustainable procurement practices. MCIPS preferred. Valid full driving license. Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days Car allowance Private Healthcare Company pension Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies Refer a Friend scheme Extensive Learning & Development opportunities Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out Bike To Work Scheme Medicash - Health cash plan Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Various Rewards & Recognition Awards If you are a match for the role then do get in touch with an updated CV highlighting your experience.
Software Engineering Manage r Based : Offices in London and High Wycombe with hybrid working available Term : Permanent, Full time Salary : Negotiable + excellent benefits The Role: Our engineers are part of agile teams that typically include Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Test, Web and Application Engineers. Teams focus on a wide range of value streams such as creative music software, audio plug-ins, internal tools, embedded software and applications that augment our products. Engineering Managers provide leadership and coaching to support and develop talent, to meet the growing needs of the business. They work closely with our Tech Leads to communicate strategy and nurture a shared engineering culture with a sense of unity and direction that allows teams to do their best work. We are looking for an Engineering Manager to look after 3 teams and up to 10 direct reports, including Software Testing. The Software team is currently pathing the way for future best practices within the wider group. As Engineering Manager you'll have an opportunity to directly contribute to the best practices that we choose to adopt. What you'll be doing: Managing the engineering capabilities of several Agile teams, including Software Testing. Guide the personal and professional development of engineers within your teams, through regular 1:1s and continuous feedback. Collaborating with Product Owners & Tech Leads to ensure teams are balancing quality and flow with delivery. Partner with Tech Leads in communicating strategy and foster inter-team collaboration. Support the teams by facilitating communication and bringing the wider context. Enable others to make technical choices by facilitating the exchange of ideas. Ensure we have the right skillset in the team, shaping our hiring best practices to attract the best talent. Support and improve the onboarding of new engineers into the team. Source and manage contractors and consultants. Get involved with diversity projects to help build an inclusive culture. Champion knowledge-sharing programmes across Agile teams, such as product demonstrations, lunch-and-learns, hack days and tech events. Follow the work of other agile teams and look for opportunities to adopt common practices and technologies. Ensure the team is equipped to achieve their goals, through training and equipment. Introduce and monitor metrics to help with decision making. Collaborate with the engineering management team to evolve our ways of working, designing team processes to create a great engineering culture at Focusrite. Your Profile: You have exceptional communication skills. You are able to articulate complex problems and situations to a range of audiences. You have worked as a senior Software Engineer. You have a broad knowledge of the C++ language and ecosystem. You have experience managing or mentoring teams using Agile and DevOps best practices, in a culture of psychological safety. You have proven leadership skills and evidence of engagement with relevant communities. You take a human-centric approach, showing kindness and compassion. You have a passion for helping others to achieve ambitious goals. You are a strong advocate for technical excellence, automated testing, frequent deployments and agile processes. About Us Focusrite plc is a global music and audio group that develops and markets music technology products. Used by audio professionals and amateur musicians alike, our solutions facilitate the high-quality production of recorded and live sound. Our audio technology brands stand together, seeking to enrich lives through music by removing barriers to creativity - 'we make music easy to make'. The Focusrite Group trades under thirteen established and rapidly growing brands: Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, ADAM Audio, Sequential, Oberheim, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Ampify Music, Linea Research, Sonnox, OutBoard and TiMax. With a high-quality reputation and a rich heritage spanning decades, its brands are category leaders in the music-making industry. Music technology is an enriching space to work in and we enjoy a Group-wide open-door culture which encourages innovation. This culture, combined with a passion for the inspirational solutions we create, has led to the group winning numerous accolades, including six Queen's Awards, the AIM Company of the Year Award 2021 and regular appearances in 'The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For'. The Focusrite Group is dedicated to building a great place to work and as an equal opportunity employer we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion. The group mission is to cultivate an equitable culture, internally and externally, where all people feel they are welcome, safe and positively represented, because at Focusrite they truly are. Equally, we recognise the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day towards being industry leaders in a carbon neutral future. Benefits include flexible/hybrid working, company pension, life insurance, private healthcare, employee purchase scheme, group bonus scheme, workplace nursery benefit, company music events, offsite company parties and free lunch in the canteen. We arrange company training sessions and encourage personal development.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Software Engineering Manage r Based : Offices in London and High Wycombe with hybrid working available Term : Permanent, Full time Salary : Negotiable + excellent benefits The Role: Our engineers are part of agile teams that typically include Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Test, Web and Application Engineers. Teams focus on a wide range of value streams such as creative music software, audio plug-ins, internal tools, embedded software and applications that augment our products. Engineering Managers provide leadership and coaching to support and develop talent, to meet the growing needs of the business. They work closely with our Tech Leads to communicate strategy and nurture a shared engineering culture with a sense of unity and direction that allows teams to do their best work. We are looking for an Engineering Manager to look after 3 teams and up to 10 direct reports, including Software Testing. The Software team is currently pathing the way for future best practices within the wider group. As Engineering Manager you'll have an opportunity to directly contribute to the best practices that we choose to adopt. What you'll be doing: Managing the engineering capabilities of several Agile teams, including Software Testing. Guide the personal and professional development of engineers within your teams, through regular 1:1s and continuous feedback. Collaborating with Product Owners & Tech Leads to ensure teams are balancing quality and flow with delivery. Partner with Tech Leads in communicating strategy and foster inter-team collaboration. Support the teams by facilitating communication and bringing the wider context. Enable others to make technical choices by facilitating the exchange of ideas. Ensure we have the right skillset in the team, shaping our hiring best practices to attract the best talent. Support and improve the onboarding of new engineers into the team. Source and manage contractors and consultants. Get involved with diversity projects to help build an inclusive culture. Champion knowledge-sharing programmes across Agile teams, such as product demonstrations, lunch-and-learns, hack days and tech events. Follow the work of other agile teams and look for opportunities to adopt common practices and technologies. Ensure the team is equipped to achieve their goals, through training and equipment. Introduce and monitor metrics to help with decision making. Collaborate with the engineering management team to evolve our ways of working, designing team processes to create a great engineering culture at Focusrite. Your Profile: You have exceptional communication skills. You are able to articulate complex problems and situations to a range of audiences. You have worked as a senior Software Engineer. You have a broad knowledge of the C++ language and ecosystem. You have experience managing or mentoring teams using Agile and DevOps best practices, in a culture of psychological safety. You have proven leadership skills and evidence of engagement with relevant communities. You take a human-centric approach, showing kindness and compassion. You have a passion for helping others to achieve ambitious goals. You are a strong advocate for technical excellence, automated testing, frequent deployments and agile processes. About Us Focusrite plc is a global music and audio group that develops and markets music technology products. Used by audio professionals and amateur musicians alike, our solutions facilitate the high-quality production of recorded and live sound. Our audio technology brands stand together, seeking to enrich lives through music by removing barriers to creativity - 'we make music easy to make'. The Focusrite Group trades under thirteen established and rapidly growing brands: Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, ADAM Audio, Sequential, Oberheim, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Ampify Music, Linea Research, Sonnox, OutBoard and TiMax. With a high-quality reputation and a rich heritage spanning decades, its brands are category leaders in the music-making industry. Music technology is an enriching space to work in and we enjoy a Group-wide open-door culture which encourages innovation. This culture, combined with a passion for the inspirational solutions we create, has led to the group winning numerous accolades, including six Queen's Awards, the AIM Company of the Year Award 2021 and regular appearances in 'The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For'. The Focusrite Group is dedicated to building a great place to work and as an equal opportunity employer we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion. The group mission is to cultivate an equitable culture, internally and externally, where all people feel they are welcome, safe and positively represented, because at Focusrite they truly are. Equally, we recognise the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day towards being industry leaders in a carbon neutral future. Benefits include flexible/hybrid working, company pension, life insurance, private healthcare, employee purchase scheme, group bonus scheme, workplace nursery benefit, company music events, offsite company parties and free lunch in the canteen. We arrange company training sessions and encourage personal development.
About Us DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide. Through our purpose of 'Redefining Packaging for a Changing World' and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society - replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Innovation Manager to join the business and liaise with our Innovation and Procurement teams to ensure business continuity according to the new product development requirements and Procurement processes. Working with various stakeholders internally and externally you will use strategic sourcing methodologies and supplier management principles to ensure the execution of the Innovation pipeline and plans. This is a new role, and we are looking for an individual who is familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within new and existing product development. You will be familiar with working among various teams including Innovation and Procurement understanding their standards and ways of working. You'll have strong communications skills and be able to take complex issues and convey these clearly and in multiple formats to various audiences. This individual will be someone who is willing to perform a variety of tasks and work independently and/or with general supervision. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities include (but not limited): To be the Innovation representative for external suppliers and internal stakeholders and build close relationships with Procurement Category Managers and Innovation teams. Drive sourcing processes to get the best value and optimal time-to-market for high potential global innovations/new products. Make recommendations to the development team when sourcing new products and to creatively think outside the box Ensure that all due diligence is obtained throughout the lifecycle prior to launch. Co-ordinate innovation sessions with procurement and across businesses, looking at ways to achieve first to market status Working with stakeholders, identify and quantify trade-offs between cost, quality, service and develop alternative options. Organise supplier presentations and/ or visits to suppliers covering Innovation agenda Work with Group Legal to establish an innovation project process for procurement, with supporting contract templates. Work both independently and with Group Legal to negotiate favorable contract terms. About you University Graduate Preferred Valuable post-graduate / master's degree CIPS or EU equivalent desirable Ideally 3 years relevant experience at the same or similar level Strong project management skills Excellent communication skills & influencing skills Attention to detail Good negotiation skills Ability to concurrently manage and coordinate multiple projects and contracts Strong planning and organisational skills Self-motivated person that looks for ways to improve systems and efficiency Strong teamwork skills Benefits Additional benefits include: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Discretionary bonus Pension scheme Life assurance Income protection Employee assistance program Cycle to work scheme Shopping discounts
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
About Us DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide. Through our purpose of 'Redefining Packaging for a Changing World' and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society - replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Innovation Manager to join the business and liaise with our Innovation and Procurement teams to ensure business continuity according to the new product development requirements and Procurement processes. Working with various stakeholders internally and externally you will use strategic sourcing methodologies and supplier management principles to ensure the execution of the Innovation pipeline and plans. This is a new role, and we are looking for an individual who is familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within new and existing product development. You will be familiar with working among various teams including Innovation and Procurement understanding their standards and ways of working. You'll have strong communications skills and be able to take complex issues and convey these clearly and in multiple formats to various audiences. This individual will be someone who is willing to perform a variety of tasks and work independently and/or with general supervision. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities include (but not limited): To be the Innovation representative for external suppliers and internal stakeholders and build close relationships with Procurement Category Managers and Innovation teams. Drive sourcing processes to get the best value and optimal time-to-market for high potential global innovations/new products. Make recommendations to the development team when sourcing new products and to creatively think outside the box Ensure that all due diligence is obtained throughout the lifecycle prior to launch. Co-ordinate innovation sessions with procurement and across businesses, looking at ways to achieve first to market status Working with stakeholders, identify and quantify trade-offs between cost, quality, service and develop alternative options. Organise supplier presentations and/ or visits to suppliers covering Innovation agenda Work with Group Legal to establish an innovation project process for procurement, with supporting contract templates. Work both independently and with Group Legal to negotiate favorable contract terms. About you University Graduate Preferred Valuable post-graduate / master's degree CIPS or EU equivalent desirable Ideally 3 years relevant experience at the same or similar level Strong project management skills Excellent communication skills & influencing skills Attention to detail Good negotiation skills Ability to concurrently manage and coordinate multiple projects and contracts Strong planning and organisational skills Self-motivated person that looks for ways to improve systems and efficiency Strong teamwork skills Benefits Additional benefits include: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Discretionary bonus Pension scheme Life assurance Income protection Employee assistance program Cycle to work scheme Shopping discounts
Job Title: Credit Controller - Supplier/Vendor (Supplier Credit Analyst) Location: Birchwood, Warrington WA3 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Arrangement: Hybrid working About the Role: Joining our dynamic team in close collaboration with Account Payable, the Supplier Credit Analyst will play a pivotal role in managing the end-to-end supplier invoicing process. You will ensure the accurate and timely delivery of invoicing details to enable Account Payable to release supplier invoices according to contractual agreements. As the Supplier Credit Analyst, you will be responsible for providing essential datasets to ensure accurate billing in alignment with contractual schedules. Your role involves identifying and resolving any discrepancies in data to facilitate successful supplier charges. Additionally, you will support process improvements, risk identification, and resolution of queries and disputes while adhering to targets and deadlines to optimize cash collection. Key Responsibilities: Delivering in alignment with annual Global Procurement targets, including accurate billing instructions and timely payments collection. Resolving and preventing aged debt, communicating queries and resolutions, and reconciling open balances. Addressing data misalignments to enable smooth billing transactions and resolving internal/external queries. Regular reporting to Supplier Manager/Category Manager and achieving KPIs for cash collection and debt minimization. Undertaking ad hoc reporting and tasks as assigned by Supplier Manager/Category Manager or the Leadership Team. Candidate Requirements: Minimum three (3) years of experience in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel/PowerPoint. Ability to influence without authority both internally and externally. Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a matrix team environment. Excellent planning, time management, and problem-solving skills. Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in another language is highly desirable. About the Client: Our client is a global leader in providing Integrated Supply Solutions to manufacturing industries, specializing in MRO (indirect) products. With a portfolio spanning Procurement Services, Transactional Processing, Stores Management, and Inventory Optimization supported by cutting-edge digital platforms, they deliver exceptional results to leading companies across various sectors including Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage, Automotive, and Aerospace. If you are a proactive individual with a passion for accuracy and efficiency in financial processes, and if you thrive in a collaborative yet independent work environment, we invite you to apply and join our team!
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Credit Controller - Supplier/Vendor (Supplier Credit Analyst) Location: Birchwood, Warrington WA3 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Arrangement: Hybrid working About the Role: Joining our dynamic team in close collaboration with Account Payable, the Supplier Credit Analyst will play a pivotal role in managing the end-to-end supplier invoicing process. You will ensure the accurate and timely delivery of invoicing details to enable Account Payable to release supplier invoices according to contractual agreements. As the Supplier Credit Analyst, you will be responsible for providing essential datasets to ensure accurate billing in alignment with contractual schedules. Your role involves identifying and resolving any discrepancies in data to facilitate successful supplier charges. Additionally, you will support process improvements, risk identification, and resolution of queries and disputes while adhering to targets and deadlines to optimize cash collection. Key Responsibilities: Delivering in alignment with annual Global Procurement targets, including accurate billing instructions and timely payments collection. Resolving and preventing aged debt, communicating queries and resolutions, and reconciling open balances. Addressing data misalignments to enable smooth billing transactions and resolving internal/external queries. Regular reporting to Supplier Manager/Category Manager and achieving KPIs for cash collection and debt minimization. Undertaking ad hoc reporting and tasks as assigned by Supplier Manager/Category Manager or the Leadership Team. Candidate Requirements: Minimum three (3) years of experience in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel/PowerPoint. Ability to influence without authority both internally and externally. Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a matrix team environment. Excellent planning, time management, and problem-solving skills. Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in another language is highly desirable. About the Client: Our client is a global leader in providing Integrated Supply Solutions to manufacturing industries, specializing in MRO (indirect) products. With a portfolio spanning Procurement Services, Transactional Processing, Stores Management, and Inventory Optimization supported by cutting-edge digital platforms, they deliver exceptional results to leading companies across various sectors including Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage, Automotive, and Aerospace. If you are a proactive individual with a passion for accuracy and efficiency in financial processes, and if you thrive in a collaborative yet independent work environment, we invite you to apply and join our team!
Job Title: Credit Controller - Supplier/Vendor (Supplier Credit Analyst) Location: Birchwood, Warrington WA3 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Arrangement: Hybrid working About the Role: Joining our dynamic team in close collaboration with Account Payable, the Supplier Credit Analyst will play a pivotal role in managing the end-to-end supplier invoicing process. You will ensure the accurate and timely delivery of invoicing details to enable Account Payable to release supplier invoices according to contractual agreements. As the Supplier Credit Analyst, you will be responsible for providing essential datasets to ensure accurate billing in alignment with contractual schedules. Your role involves identifying and resolving any discrepancies in data to facilitate successful supplier charges. Additionally, you will support process improvements, risk identification, and resolution of queries and disputes while adhering to targets and deadlines to optimize cash collection. Key Responsibilities: Delivering in alignment with annual Global Procurement targets, including accurate billing instructions and timely payments collection. Resolving and preventing aged debt, communicating queries and resolutions, and reconciling open balances. Addressing data misalignments to enable smooth billing transactions and resolving internal/external queries. Regular reporting to Supplier Manager/Category Manager and achieving KPIs for cash collection and debt minimization. Undertaking ad hoc reporting and tasks as assigned by Supplier Manager/Category Manager or the Leadership Team. Candidate Requirements: Minimum three (3) years of experience in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel/PowerPoint. Ability to influence without authority both internally and externally. Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a matrix team environment. Excellent planning, time management, and problem-solving skills. Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in another language is highly desirable. About the Client: Our client is a global leader in providing Integrated Supply Solutions to manufacturing industries, specializing in MRO (indirect) products. With a portfolio spanning Procurement Services, Transactional Processing, Stores Management, and Inventory Optimization supported by cutting-edge digital platforms, they deliver exceptional results to leading companies across various sectors including Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage, Automotive, and Aerospace. If you are a proactive individual with a passion for accuracy and efficiency in financial processes, and if you thrive in a collaborative yet independent work environment, we invite you to apply and join our team!
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Credit Controller - Supplier/Vendor (Supplier Credit Analyst) Location: Birchwood, Warrington WA3 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Arrangement: Hybrid working About the Role: Joining our dynamic team in close collaboration with Account Payable, the Supplier Credit Analyst will play a pivotal role in managing the end-to-end supplier invoicing process. You will ensure the accurate and timely delivery of invoicing details to enable Account Payable to release supplier invoices according to contractual agreements. As the Supplier Credit Analyst, you will be responsible for providing essential datasets to ensure accurate billing in alignment with contractual schedules. Your role involves identifying and resolving any discrepancies in data to facilitate successful supplier charges. Additionally, you will support process improvements, risk identification, and resolution of queries and disputes while adhering to targets and deadlines to optimize cash collection. Key Responsibilities: Delivering in alignment with annual Global Procurement targets, including accurate billing instructions and timely payments collection. Resolving and preventing aged debt, communicating queries and resolutions, and reconciling open balances. Addressing data misalignments to enable smooth billing transactions and resolving internal/external queries. Regular reporting to Supplier Manager/Category Manager and achieving KPIs for cash collection and debt minimization. Undertaking ad hoc reporting and tasks as assigned by Supplier Manager/Category Manager or the Leadership Team. Candidate Requirements: Minimum three (3) years of experience in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel/PowerPoint. Ability to influence without authority both internally and externally. Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a matrix team environment. Excellent planning, time management, and problem-solving skills. Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in another language is highly desirable. About the Client: Our client is a global leader in providing Integrated Supply Solutions to manufacturing industries, specializing in MRO (indirect) products. With a portfolio spanning Procurement Services, Transactional Processing, Stores Management, and Inventory Optimization supported by cutting-edge digital platforms, they deliver exceptional results to leading companies across various sectors including Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage, Automotive, and Aerospace. If you are a proactive individual with a passion for accuracy and efficiency in financial processes, and if you thrive in a collaborative yet independent work environment, we invite you to apply and join our team!
This engaging role seeks a Category Lead - Travel, who will play a pivotal role in the Procurement & Supply Chain department of a globally recognised institution. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing travel expenditure across the institution ensuring value for money and excellent service. Client Details Our client is a prestigious institution in the Not For Profit sector, recognised globally for their contributions to the field. With a dedicated workforce of over a thousand employees, the institution is based in London, fostering a culture of excellence and commitment to their mission. Description Manage travel expenditure across the institution Ensure value for money and excellent service Work closely with stakeholders to understand travel needs Develop and implement travel policies and procedures Monitor travel industry trends and innovations Negotiate with travel service providers for best rates Manage supplier relationships Report on travel spend and savings Profile A successful Category Lead - Travel should have: A degree or equivalent qualification Experience in managing travel expenditure Knowledge of travel industry trends and innovations Negotiation skills with service providers Experience in developing and implementing travel policies Strong stakeholder management skills Ability to report on travel spend and savings Job Offer A competitive salary ranging from 40,500 to 49,500 per year plus 5000 non-pensionable market supplement Generous pension scheme Opportunity to work in a globally recognised institution Chance to make a difference in the Not For Profit sector Supportive and inclusive work environment in London We encourage all suitable candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the Procurement & Supply Chain department of a globally recognised institution in the public sector.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
This engaging role seeks a Category Lead - Travel, who will play a pivotal role in the Procurement & Supply Chain department of a globally recognised institution. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing travel expenditure across the institution ensuring value for money and excellent service. Client Details Our client is a prestigious institution in the Not For Profit sector, recognised globally for their contributions to the field. With a dedicated workforce of over a thousand employees, the institution is based in London, fostering a culture of excellence and commitment to their mission. Description Manage travel expenditure across the institution Ensure value for money and excellent service Work closely with stakeholders to understand travel needs Develop and implement travel policies and procedures Monitor travel industry trends and innovations Negotiate with travel service providers for best rates Manage supplier relationships Report on travel spend and savings Profile A successful Category Lead - Travel should have: A degree or equivalent qualification Experience in managing travel expenditure Knowledge of travel industry trends and innovations Negotiation skills with service providers Experience in developing and implementing travel policies Strong stakeholder management skills Ability to report on travel spend and savings Job Offer A competitive salary ranging from 40,500 to 49,500 per year plus 5000 non-pensionable market supplement Generous pension scheme Opportunity to work in a globally recognised institution Chance to make a difference in the Not For Profit sector Supportive and inclusive work environment in London We encourage all suitable candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the Procurement & Supply Chain department of a globally recognised institution in the public sector.
Category Manager - Projects Warwick - Hybrid working The primary function of the Category Manager - Projects role is to set project strategy, support strategic sourcing and supplier performance management activities for a wide range of construction-related procurement projects in line with the National Gas programme plan. The job-holder will be responsible for delivering project strategy and end to end sourcing of projects some of which will form part of a specific programme of projects, under the guidance of the Principal Category Manager. Sourcing activities will include analysis, supply market research, identification and qualification of potential vendors, preparation of tender documentation, management of competitive sourcing processes, analysis of bidder responses, negotiation and contract award. In supplier performance management the job-holder will undertake specific initiatives which will drive incremental value for National Gas as part of a centrally co-ordinated supplier relationship management programme to develop a partnering led approach to delivery of major construction programmes. Responsibilities: Develop project sourcing strategies for high value, high complexity projects, drawing on a variety of internal & external leading practice insights Manage the delivery of sourcing projects with associated savings and other benefits Lead sourcing projects, under the guidance of the Principal Category Manager as necessary. This may include identification of potential suppliers, market research, production of tender documentation, management of RFx timelines, supplier evaluation and negotiation Continually track the supply market, keeping abreast of developments, trends, risks and opportunities, lead the continual engagement with existing and potential suppliers and ahead of external market factors Support organisation-wide procedures for governance, risk and compliance management that manage, mitigate and minimise risks to National Gas Acquire, maintain and develop expertise, knowledge and information to support continuous improvement in construction procurement from relevant internal and external sources Maximise knowledge and scale of existing category strategies within the wider procurement team to drive maximum end to end project lifecycle value Ensures that work carried out within the Sourcing & Contract Management Hub is aligned to project strategy Work closely with the Construction team to capture lessons learnt, identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities including compensation events route causes Champion sustainable procurement and adoption of modern construction methods. Considers the benefits of aligning with the Government Construction Playbook Communicate and manage relationships with external suppliers as part of the centrally co-ordinated supplier relationship management programme In conjunction with the Procurement Business Partners, engage with the business and/or service functions to plan and support ongoing commercial activity (including annual value planning), lead supplier relationships and performance management Requirements: Experience and an excellent track record as a strategic sourcing or procurement professional including a track record of continuous improvement and delivery of results in a variety of commercial settings Good understanding and experience of key practices in construction procurement Demonstrates good level of knowledge of construction contracting suites including NEC Experience in personally conducting procurement activities, including requirement definition, sourcing planning, supplier management and competitive bidding, in line with the agreed strategy Core Skills and Knowledge: Business requirements analysis, contract drafting and commercial acumen, stakeholder and supplier management, preparation of negotiation materials and approaches - advanced Strategic sourcing process management and supplier performance management - advanced MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word - intermediate Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Category Manager - Projects Warwick - Hybrid working The primary function of the Category Manager - Projects role is to set project strategy, support strategic sourcing and supplier performance management activities for a wide range of construction-related procurement projects in line with the National Gas programme plan. The job-holder will be responsible for delivering project strategy and end to end sourcing of projects some of which will form part of a specific programme of projects, under the guidance of the Principal Category Manager. Sourcing activities will include analysis, supply market research, identification and qualification of potential vendors, preparation of tender documentation, management of competitive sourcing processes, analysis of bidder responses, negotiation and contract award. In supplier performance management the job-holder will undertake specific initiatives which will drive incremental value for National Gas as part of a centrally co-ordinated supplier relationship management programme to develop a partnering led approach to delivery of major construction programmes. Responsibilities: Develop project sourcing strategies for high value, high complexity projects, drawing on a variety of internal & external leading practice insights Manage the delivery of sourcing projects with associated savings and other benefits Lead sourcing projects, under the guidance of the Principal Category Manager as necessary. This may include identification of potential suppliers, market research, production of tender documentation, management of RFx timelines, supplier evaluation and negotiation Continually track the supply market, keeping abreast of developments, trends, risks and opportunities, lead the continual engagement with existing and potential suppliers and ahead of external market factors Support organisation-wide procedures for governance, risk and compliance management that manage, mitigate and minimise risks to National Gas Acquire, maintain and develop expertise, knowledge and information to support continuous improvement in construction procurement from relevant internal and external sources Maximise knowledge and scale of existing category strategies within the wider procurement team to drive maximum end to end project lifecycle value Ensures that work carried out within the Sourcing & Contract Management Hub is aligned to project strategy Work closely with the Construction team to capture lessons learnt, identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities including compensation events route causes Champion sustainable procurement and adoption of modern construction methods. Considers the benefits of aligning with the Government Construction Playbook Communicate and manage relationships with external suppliers as part of the centrally co-ordinated supplier relationship management programme In conjunction with the Procurement Business Partners, engage with the business and/or service functions to plan and support ongoing commercial activity (including annual value planning), lead supplier relationships and performance management Requirements: Experience and an excellent track record as a strategic sourcing or procurement professional including a track record of continuous improvement and delivery of results in a variety of commercial settings Good understanding and experience of key practices in construction procurement Demonstrates good level of knowledge of construction contracting suites including NEC Experience in personally conducting procurement activities, including requirement definition, sourcing planning, supplier management and competitive bidding, in line with the agreed strategy Core Skills and Knowledge: Business requirements analysis, contract drafting and commercial acumen, stakeholder and supplier management, preparation of negotiation materials and approaches - advanced Strategic sourcing process management and supplier performance management - advanced MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word - intermediate Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Hello. We're Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands - including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum - through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What's more, we're achieving it in a company that we're in control of. In an environment that we're co-creating. And a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question. With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we're uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business. This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It's an opportunity to be part of something special. About the role As the Manager, Corporate Insurance & Risk Management (CIRM) you will have responsibility for the operational management and delivery of key supply chain and liability insurances and the co-ordination of applicable loss reporting and prevention programmes. This role reports to the Director, Corporate Insurance and Risk Management. Key responsibilities Understand Haleon's exposure: With support from the Director, act as the insurance lead in internal forums across Legal, EHS, HR, Logistics, Quality, Procurement and Finance that will develop understanding of Haleon's exposures across each function and guide how the insurance terms and conditions need to be constructed to ensure programmes remain aligned to business requirements. Oversight of data collection and verification: Oversee processes for the collection and review of all key exposure metrics. Output will be used to manage the annual renewal, develop the programme requirements and input into loss prevention strategies. Risk Management Information System: Implement the RMIS strategy for automation of manual tasks to ensure the RMIS is used to drive efficiencies and process improvement within the CIRM team. Deliver annual renewals: With guidance from the Director, develop a renewal/marketing strategy and define factors for a successful placement. The role will have responsibility for execution and co-ordination of the renewal to a successful conclusion. The role will complete an after-action review and make recommendations for technical and process improvements. Develop the principles and requirements for premium allocations. Oversee the premium allocation processes and review and sign-off the models and outputs. Captive and market engagement: Prepare the underwriting submissions in order to negotiate terms for Captive and market participation in the respective insurance programmes. This will include identification of policy wording changes required to improve the alignment of the programmes to Haleon's exposures. The role will also provide technical advice as required by the Captive manager and the business. Claims Management: Provide claims management expertise to advise and assist Haleon businesses on insurance claims. As appropriate, the role will develop a claims strategy and be responsible for the execution of the strategy with co-ordination across both internal and external stakeholders. The role will support the Director with more complex and material claims. Governance: In conjunction with the broker/ insurer, the role will ensure all programmes are fully compliant with legislative and Haleon policies and procedures. The role will also provide input into further governance enhancements for the consideration of the Director. Accountable for loss prevention strategies: The role will progress existing strategies and will have responsibility for driving the implementation through pro-active business stakeholder and vendor engagement. Governance and oversight of third-party suppliers and consultants: Ensure suppliers are delivering value-added services to Haleon by managing contract terms and monitoring performance via SLAs and KPIs on a regular basis and reporting escalations to the Director. Qualifications and skills Essential Qualified to Degree level and/or equivalent Professional insurance qualification Extensive experience in a similar corporate role or with an Insurer / Insurance Broker Technical knowledge across corporate insurance classes Financial and analytical proficiency Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships, across different functions and different geographical regions Strong attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent time and project management Preferred Risk management / loss prevention experience Claims management experience Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially. Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Hello. We're Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands - including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum - through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What's more, we're achieving it in a company that we're in control of. In an environment that we're co-creating. And a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question. With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we're uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business. This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It's an opportunity to be part of something special. About the role As the Manager, Corporate Insurance & Risk Management (CIRM) you will have responsibility for the operational management and delivery of key supply chain and liability insurances and the co-ordination of applicable loss reporting and prevention programmes. This role reports to the Director, Corporate Insurance and Risk Management. Key responsibilities Understand Haleon's exposure: With support from the Director, act as the insurance lead in internal forums across Legal, EHS, HR, Logistics, Quality, Procurement and Finance that will develop understanding of Haleon's exposures across each function and guide how the insurance terms and conditions need to be constructed to ensure programmes remain aligned to business requirements. Oversight of data collection and verification: Oversee processes for the collection and review of all key exposure metrics. Output will be used to manage the annual renewal, develop the programme requirements and input into loss prevention strategies. Risk Management Information System: Implement the RMIS strategy for automation of manual tasks to ensure the RMIS is used to drive efficiencies and process improvement within the CIRM team. Deliver annual renewals: With guidance from the Director, develop a renewal/marketing strategy and define factors for a successful placement. The role will have responsibility for execution and co-ordination of the renewal to a successful conclusion. The role will complete an after-action review and make recommendations for technical and process improvements. Develop the principles and requirements for premium allocations. Oversee the premium allocation processes and review and sign-off the models and outputs. Captive and market engagement: Prepare the underwriting submissions in order to negotiate terms for Captive and market participation in the respective insurance programmes. This will include identification of policy wording changes required to improve the alignment of the programmes to Haleon's exposures. The role will also provide technical advice as required by the Captive manager and the business. Claims Management: Provide claims management expertise to advise and assist Haleon businesses on insurance claims. As appropriate, the role will develop a claims strategy and be responsible for the execution of the strategy with co-ordination across both internal and external stakeholders. The role will support the Director with more complex and material claims. Governance: In conjunction with the broker/ insurer, the role will ensure all programmes are fully compliant with legislative and Haleon policies and procedures. The role will also provide input into further governance enhancements for the consideration of the Director. Accountable for loss prevention strategies: The role will progress existing strategies and will have responsibility for driving the implementation through pro-active business stakeholder and vendor engagement. Governance and oversight of third-party suppliers and consultants: Ensure suppliers are delivering value-added services to Haleon by managing contract terms and monitoring performance via SLAs and KPIs on a regular basis and reporting escalations to the Director. Qualifications and skills Essential Qualified to Degree level and/or equivalent Professional insurance qualification Extensive experience in a similar corporate role or with an Insurer / Insurance Broker Technical knowledge across corporate insurance classes Financial and analytical proficiency Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships, across different functions and different geographical regions Strong attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent time and project management Preferred Risk management / loss prevention experience Claims management experience Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially. Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.
Lead Buyer Location: Stevenage Salary: Up to £50,000 Package Bonus of up to £2000 Pension contribution of up to 14% Annual salary review Paid overtime and Up to 15 days flexi leave 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking, gym. Excellent career progression and development opportunities We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Buyer, working for an award-winning business who invest heavily in their staff, offering training, personal development and career progression opportunities. With a long order book, they are a stable business who have been growing over a number of years. The Information Management procurement team lead all aspects of IT and software spend across the Group. This includes Enterprise Software, SaaS and Software Services, Engineering & Manufacturing Software, Networks, Telecoms, Hardware, Printing, Cyber Security and outsourced Front and Back Office Services. The team is transversal, giving you the opportunity to specialise in one area, or to develop into new ones to broaden your knowledge. If you have skills in any one of these areas, or are have skills in one area and are looking to develop into new areas of IM procurement, then we would be pleased to discuss how you might best fit within the team! You will work in partnership with our internal customers to lead procurement competitions in the UK or at Group level, develop our procurement pipeline working with Group Category Managers, champion the right relationships with our partners and suppliers, and deliver the right procurement outcomes for the business. This role is one where you can run and build competitions both in the U.K. and contribute in a truly international context. Your role would sit within "Group Digital and Mobility Services Domain", which consists of c. twenty-five procurement professionals based in Stevenage, Rome and Paris. This Domain leads all aspects of IM, software, transformation and innovation, travel and communications. It is part of a wider international Indirect team of c. 65 people. Indirect Procurement acts as a real business partner and utilises procurement standard process. We have an excellent reputation for attracting and nurturing talent, developing individual potential and providing opportunities to learn and grow. We are keen to offer flexibility and hybrid working, making this role unique in us being able tailor the role to meet individual needs of the right candidate! There are few procurement roles that offer such as exciting mix of international working, a dynamic and flexible working pattern, and the potential for career development within a growing and constantly-evolving company. Lead Buyer skills and qualifications required: Someone who understands software and IT procurement Ideally, willing to or working towards MCIPS qualification. Well-developed communication, negotiation, analytical and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to influence at all levels Cirrus Selection offers the services of an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and the services of an Employment Business for contract recruitment.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Lead Buyer Location: Stevenage Salary: Up to £50,000 Package Bonus of up to £2000 Pension contribution of up to 14% Annual salary review Paid overtime and Up to 15 days flexi leave 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking, gym. Excellent career progression and development opportunities We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Buyer, working for an award-winning business who invest heavily in their staff, offering training, personal development and career progression opportunities. With a long order book, they are a stable business who have been growing over a number of years. The Information Management procurement team lead all aspects of IT and software spend across the Group. This includes Enterprise Software, SaaS and Software Services, Engineering & Manufacturing Software, Networks, Telecoms, Hardware, Printing, Cyber Security and outsourced Front and Back Office Services. The team is transversal, giving you the opportunity to specialise in one area, or to develop into new ones to broaden your knowledge. If you have skills in any one of these areas, or are have skills in one area and are looking to develop into new areas of IM procurement, then we would be pleased to discuss how you might best fit within the team! You will work in partnership with our internal customers to lead procurement competitions in the UK or at Group level, develop our procurement pipeline working with Group Category Managers, champion the right relationships with our partners and suppliers, and deliver the right procurement outcomes for the business. This role is one where you can run and build competitions both in the U.K. and contribute in a truly international context. Your role would sit within "Group Digital and Mobility Services Domain", which consists of c. twenty-five procurement professionals based in Stevenage, Rome and Paris. This Domain leads all aspects of IM, software, transformation and innovation, travel and communications. It is part of a wider international Indirect team of c. 65 people. Indirect Procurement acts as a real business partner and utilises procurement standard process. We have an excellent reputation for attracting and nurturing talent, developing individual potential and providing opportunities to learn and grow. We are keen to offer flexibility and hybrid working, making this role unique in us being able tailor the role to meet individual needs of the right candidate! There are few procurement roles that offer such as exciting mix of international working, a dynamic and flexible working pattern, and the potential for career development within a growing and constantly-evolving company. Lead Buyer skills and qualifications required: Someone who understands software and IT procurement Ideally, willing to or working towards MCIPS qualification. Well-developed communication, negotiation, analytical and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to influence at all levels Cirrus Selection offers the services of an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and the services of an Employment Business for contract recruitment.
One of Morgan Law's public sector clients requires an Interim Procurement Lead to join the organisation and support on a range procurement and contract management activity. Duties include: Provide procurement and contract management advice to heads of department ad senior managers across the organisation. Develop an in-depth market knowledge of suppliers to meet business needs and deliver efficiency's. Introduce robust procurement sourcing plans across multiple category areas. Manage full tendering processes in line with public sector procurement regulations. Ensure that contracted services and obligations are met and manage supplier performance in relation to agreed SLAs Essential: Member of CIPS or qualified by experience Track record running a broad range of category procurement projects Working knowledge of public sector procurement regulations Experience of mentoring and managing staff.
Apr 29, 2024
Contractor
One of Morgan Law's public sector clients requires an Interim Procurement Lead to join the organisation and support on a range procurement and contract management activity. Duties include: Provide procurement and contract management advice to heads of department ad senior managers across the organisation. Develop an in-depth market knowledge of suppliers to meet business needs and deliver efficiency's. Introduce robust procurement sourcing plans across multiple category areas. Manage full tendering processes in line with public sector procurement regulations. Ensure that contracted services and obligations are met and manage supplier performance in relation to agreed SLAs Essential: Member of CIPS or qualified by experience Track record running a broad range of category procurement projects Working knowledge of public sector procurement regulations Experience of mentoring and managing staff.
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 29, 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)
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: North West (Hybrid) Commutable from Ellesmere Port, Mold, Wrexham, Birkenhead, Wallasey, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Liverpool, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, South Manchester, Wigan, Newton le Willows, Leigh, Heywood, Skelmersdale. 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 29, 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: North West (Hybrid) Commutable from Ellesmere Port, Mold, Wrexham, Birkenhead, Wallasey, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Liverpool, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, South Manchester, Wigan, Newton le Willows, Leigh, Heywood, Skelmersdale. 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)
My clients who are a leading multi-national business are currently recruiting for an Indirect Buyer based in Stevenage (hybrid working) to join on a permanent basis. The Indirect Buyer will be responsible for a range of services including enterprise software, SaaS, software services, engineering & manufacturing software, networks, telecoms, hardware, printing, cyber security and outsourced services. Role - Indirect Buyer Location - Stevenage, Hertfordshire Type - Permanent position Salary - 30,000- 40,000 (DOE) + benefits Key responsibilities of the Indirect Buyer / Services Buyer role and not be limited to: As a Indirect Buyer, you will steer procurement activities in a given category, working with the Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager and other key partners to drive procurement excellence and improvement. You will support the creation and implementation of category strategy throughout the business, both nationally and internationally, with the purpose of improving operational efficiency Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will negotiate terms and conditions to implement contracts and flexible trading agreements, risk identification and management, understand budget requirements, identifying and implementing opportunities for cost reduction/avoidance, receive demand plans & forecasts for processing to purchase orders and ensuring topicality of order books, implement, monitor and maintain Key Performance Indicators and actively support functional excellence programmes - identifying and developing areas for improvement. Key skills and experience required for Indirect Buyer / Services Buyer role and not limited to: Proven experience as a Buyer, Indirect/Services is preferred but not essential Good working knowledge of both strategic and operational procurement processes Excellent team player, willing to take lead in designated category Well-developed communication, negotiation and analytical skills with a strong ability to influence Passionate about developing strategy and driving innovation with a continuous improvement approach To apply for this Indirect Buyer / Services Buyer role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
My clients who are a leading multi-national business are currently recruiting for an Indirect Buyer based in Stevenage (hybrid working) to join on a permanent basis. The Indirect Buyer will be responsible for a range of services including enterprise software, SaaS, software services, engineering & manufacturing software, networks, telecoms, hardware, printing, cyber security and outsourced services. Role - Indirect Buyer Location - Stevenage, Hertfordshire Type - Permanent position Salary - 30,000- 40,000 (DOE) + benefits Key responsibilities of the Indirect Buyer / Services Buyer role and not be limited to: As a Indirect Buyer, you will steer procurement activities in a given category, working with the Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager and other key partners to drive procurement excellence and improvement. You will support the creation and implementation of category strategy throughout the business, both nationally and internationally, with the purpose of improving operational efficiency Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will negotiate terms and conditions to implement contracts and flexible trading agreements, risk identification and management, understand budget requirements, identifying and implementing opportunities for cost reduction/avoidance, receive demand plans & forecasts for processing to purchase orders and ensuring topicality of order books, implement, monitor and maintain Key Performance Indicators and actively support functional excellence programmes - identifying and developing areas for improvement. Key skills and experience required for Indirect Buyer / Services Buyer role and not limited to: Proven experience as a Buyer, Indirect/Services is preferred but not essential Good working knowledge of both strategic and operational procurement processes Excellent team player, willing to take lead in designated category Well-developed communication, negotiation and analytical skills with a strong ability to influence Passionate about developing strategy and driving innovation with a continuous improvement approach To apply for this Indirect Buyer / Services Buyer role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.