Procurement Contract Manager (Public Sector) Location: Home Based 50,000 - 55,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Role Profile Our client is a forward-thinking public sector organisation with a commitment to excellence and innovation. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are now seeking two talented and tenacious Contract Managers to join their existing Procurement team. You will be working for an organisation headquarters in the North West, although this role is fully remote. The position will suit those who thrive working from home and who can commit to regular UK business travel as required (on average 20% travel). If you are a Contracts Manager or a Supply Chain Manager looking for a varied and dynamic new opportunity, then read on! Key responsibilities include: Overseeing the administration, execution, and management of high value contracts. Ensuring newly agreed contracts are implemented successfully, mitigating risks and effectively managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Utilising project management expertise to facilitate the smooth execution of contracts which contribute to the achievement of wider organisational objectives Driving efficiencies and maximising value throughout the life of each contract, identifying opportunities for savings, innovation and process improvement Managing supplier performance through reporting of KPIs and by conducting regular supplier business reviews Qualifications and Experience Previous contract management/ supply chain management experience, preferably in the public sector Knowledge / understanding of public sector procurement regulations Proven track record in maximising value and driving efficiencies throughout the contract life cycle Strong negotiation and communication skills Honed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities Remuneration 50,000 to 55,000 plus car allowance, uncapped commission and excellent benefits package. About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed) .
May 18, 2024
Full time
Procurement Contract Manager (Public Sector) Location: Home Based 50,000 - 55,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Role Profile Our client is a forward-thinking public sector organisation with a commitment to excellence and innovation. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are now seeking two talented and tenacious Contract Managers to join their existing Procurement team. You will be working for an organisation headquarters in the North West, although this role is fully remote. The position will suit those who thrive working from home and who can commit to regular UK business travel as required (on average 20% travel). If you are a Contracts Manager or a Supply Chain Manager looking for a varied and dynamic new opportunity, then read on! Key responsibilities include: Overseeing the administration, execution, and management of high value contracts. Ensuring newly agreed contracts are implemented successfully, mitigating risks and effectively managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Utilising project management expertise to facilitate the smooth execution of contracts which contribute to the achievement of wider organisational objectives Driving efficiencies and maximising value throughout the life of each contract, identifying opportunities for savings, innovation and process improvement Managing supplier performance through reporting of KPIs and by conducting regular supplier business reviews Qualifications and Experience Previous contract management/ supply chain management experience, preferably in the public sector Knowledge / understanding of public sector procurement regulations Proven track record in maximising value and driving efficiencies throughout the contract life cycle Strong negotiation and communication skills Honed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities Remuneration 50,000 to 55,000 plus car allowance, uncapped commission and excellent benefits package. About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed) .
Sustainability Lead Woking, Hybrid Up to 57,000 + Excellent Benefits We are pleased to have been engaged by a market leader in the food procurement industry, to recruit a Sustainability Lead to join their established team. Reporting into the Head of Sustainability, the role will be responsible for supply chain transitions and lead on their Regenerative agriculture and animal welfare strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to make your mark, making a genuine impact and influencing decisions across the business and wider food industry. Responsibilities of the Sustainability Lead will include: Developing and driving wider sustainability strategy, including for regenerative agriculture and animal welfare. Directing this forward across the supply chain, influencing decision making and best practice. Foster collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and act as main point of contact for the sustainability program Analyse and report on relevant sustainability data, and utilise this to inform decision making and track the impact of sustainability initiatives over time. Work closely with the Procurement team to provide guidance and support on the adoption of new practices The successful Sustainability Lead will have: Demonstrable sustainability experience ideally within FMCG, food, agriculture, logistics or related sectors A passion for animal welfare Ideally qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in an appropriate environmental discipline, and ideally hold a professional membership with a recognised environmental body (IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM) Excellent communication skills, with proven experience working with a range of stakeholders For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Katherine Say on (phone number removed) or Job Reference: KS2939. Irwin and Colton are a specialist Environment, Sustainability, Health and Safety recruitment company based in the South East of England, who recruit across the UK. We recruit a variety of roles within Environment and Sustainability, including Environment, Sustainability, and Energy professionals, from Advisors and Managers, through to Director positions. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed).
May 18, 2024
Full time
Sustainability Lead Woking, Hybrid Up to 57,000 + Excellent Benefits We are pleased to have been engaged by a market leader in the food procurement industry, to recruit a Sustainability Lead to join their established team. Reporting into the Head of Sustainability, the role will be responsible for supply chain transitions and lead on their Regenerative agriculture and animal welfare strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to make your mark, making a genuine impact and influencing decisions across the business and wider food industry. Responsibilities of the Sustainability Lead will include: Developing and driving wider sustainability strategy, including for regenerative agriculture and animal welfare. Directing this forward across the supply chain, influencing decision making and best practice. Foster collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and act as main point of contact for the sustainability program Analyse and report on relevant sustainability data, and utilise this to inform decision making and track the impact of sustainability initiatives over time. Work closely with the Procurement team to provide guidance and support on the adoption of new practices The successful Sustainability Lead will have: Demonstrable sustainability experience ideally within FMCG, food, agriculture, logistics or related sectors A passion for animal welfare Ideally qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in an appropriate environmental discipline, and ideally hold a professional membership with a recognised environmental body (IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM) Excellent communication skills, with proven experience working with a range of stakeholders For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Katherine Say on (phone number removed) or Job Reference: KS2939. Irwin and Colton are a specialist Environment, Sustainability, Health and Safety recruitment company based in the South East of England, who recruit across the UK. We recruit a variety of roles within Environment and Sustainability, including Environment, Sustainability, and Energy professionals, from Advisors and Managers, through to Director positions. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed).
A company who is leading the way in tech solutions in the property sector is looking for a dynamic, ambitious Senior Procurement Manager. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Senior Procurement Manager will play a pivotal role in developing and executing procurement strategies aligned with client needs and operational objectives. With a focus on driving cost-saving initiatives and enhancing supplier performance, the successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional negotiation skills and a proven track record of delivering results in challenging environments. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with divisional directors, account directors, and operations teams to develop and implement procurement strategies tailored to client requirements. Act as a key liaison between procurement and operations, ensuring alignment and cohesion in meeting business objectives. Understand commercial models and contractual obligations across client accounts, ensuring compliance and optimization of commercial operations. Utilise Pareto analysis and market insights to inform sourcing strategies and enhance procurement efficiency. Lead strategic negotiations with contractors to maximise margins and achieve cost-saving objectives. Oversee supplier performance and compliance, driving supplier performance management programs and fostering continuous improvement. Develop and implement policies and procedures to streamline procurement processes and drive operational excellence. Collaborate with category teams to strengthen supplier relationships and drive strategic supplier initiatives. Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, promoting best-in-class procurement solutions and practices. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred. Professional certification such as CIPS or CPM, or evidence of continued professional growth. Minimum of 7 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in FM procurement with a focus on hard services or engineering disciplines. Experience in client interfacing roles and business partnering with accounts and operational teams. Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing sourcing strategies. Exceptional negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost negotiations across multiple contracts and sectors. Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong client relationship management skills with a focus on client satisfaction. Proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with CAFM systems and e-Sourcing tools preferred. If you are a seasoned procurement professional with a passion for driving strategic initiatives and fostering client partnerships, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
May 17, 2024
Full time
A company who is leading the way in tech solutions in the property sector is looking for a dynamic, ambitious Senior Procurement Manager. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Senior Procurement Manager will play a pivotal role in developing and executing procurement strategies aligned with client needs and operational objectives. With a focus on driving cost-saving initiatives and enhancing supplier performance, the successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional negotiation skills and a proven track record of delivering results in challenging environments. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with divisional directors, account directors, and operations teams to develop and implement procurement strategies tailored to client requirements. Act as a key liaison between procurement and operations, ensuring alignment and cohesion in meeting business objectives. Understand commercial models and contractual obligations across client accounts, ensuring compliance and optimization of commercial operations. Utilise Pareto analysis and market insights to inform sourcing strategies and enhance procurement efficiency. Lead strategic negotiations with contractors to maximise margins and achieve cost-saving objectives. Oversee supplier performance and compliance, driving supplier performance management programs and fostering continuous improvement. Develop and implement policies and procedures to streamline procurement processes and drive operational excellence. Collaborate with category teams to strengthen supplier relationships and drive strategic supplier initiatives. Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, promoting best-in-class procurement solutions and practices. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred. Professional certification such as CIPS or CPM, or evidence of continued professional growth. Minimum of 7 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in FM procurement with a focus on hard services or engineering disciplines. Experience in client interfacing roles and business partnering with accounts and operational teams. Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing sourcing strategies. Exceptional negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost negotiations across multiple contracts and sectors. Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong client relationship management skills with a focus on client satisfaction. Proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with CAFM systems and e-Sourcing tools preferred. If you are a seasoned procurement professional with a passion for driving strategic initiatives and fostering client partnerships, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Head of Procurement 100,000 circa 20% Bonus Family Healthcare Life Insurance & Critical Illness West Midlands / Hertfordshire Join a leading firm dedicated to transforming businesses through strategic consolidation and optimisation and solidifying their position as a key player in the market. They are seeking a dynamic and results driven Head of Procurement to join the team. Position Overview: As the Head of Procurement, you will spearhead the procurement function, ensuring alignment with the overarching strategic goals. Your primary focus will be to deliver robust processes that optimise the operation and growth of the department. We are seeking a seasoned professional who can cultivate a culture of professionalism and efficiency within the team, while streamlining the supplier network. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement procurement strategies that support the overall business objectives, emphasising efficiency and cost effectiveness. Provide leadership and guidance on raw material commodities sourcing, leveraging international trade knowledge to drive competitive advantage. Lead the rationalisation of the supplier list, optimising relationships and negotiating favourable terms and agreements. Drive change management initiatives to foster a more professional and collaborative working environment within the procurement team and across the organisation. Take a hands on approach to procurement activities, leading by example and actively contributing to the achievement of departmental goals. Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Requirements: Proven experience in procurement leadership roles, ideally in the FMCG / Food Manufacturing sector. Strong background in raw material commodities procurement and international trade, with a track record of delivering results in complex supply chain environments. Demonstrated expertise in change management, with the ability to drive organisational transformation and cultivate a culture of excellence. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams. Hands-on approach to procurement, with a passion for driving tangible outcomes and achieving strategic objectives. If you are a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving impactful change, it would be great to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organisation and contributing to the continued success.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Head of Procurement 100,000 circa 20% Bonus Family Healthcare Life Insurance & Critical Illness West Midlands / Hertfordshire Join a leading firm dedicated to transforming businesses through strategic consolidation and optimisation and solidifying their position as a key player in the market. They are seeking a dynamic and results driven Head of Procurement to join the team. Position Overview: As the Head of Procurement, you will spearhead the procurement function, ensuring alignment with the overarching strategic goals. Your primary focus will be to deliver robust processes that optimise the operation and growth of the department. We are seeking a seasoned professional who can cultivate a culture of professionalism and efficiency within the team, while streamlining the supplier network. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement procurement strategies that support the overall business objectives, emphasising efficiency and cost effectiveness. Provide leadership and guidance on raw material commodities sourcing, leveraging international trade knowledge to drive competitive advantage. Lead the rationalisation of the supplier list, optimising relationships and negotiating favourable terms and agreements. Drive change management initiatives to foster a more professional and collaborative working environment within the procurement team and across the organisation. Take a hands on approach to procurement activities, leading by example and actively contributing to the achievement of departmental goals. Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Requirements: Proven experience in procurement leadership roles, ideally in the FMCG / Food Manufacturing sector. Strong background in raw material commodities procurement and international trade, with a track record of delivering results in complex supply chain environments. Demonstrated expertise in change management, with the ability to drive organisational transformation and cultivate a culture of excellence. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams. Hands-on approach to procurement, with a passion for driving tangible outcomes and achieving strategic objectives. If you are a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving impactful change, it would be great to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organisation and contributing to the continued success.
Quality Technician, Carrington, 30,000 - 37,000 per annum Are you a hands-on customer and supplier facing Quality Technician? Do you place emphasis on continuous improvement of overall Product Quality? If so, we'd love to talk to you! Our client is a growing electrical company who are focused on becoming the leading supplier in their field. The business is an online retailer that are currently experiencing significant growth and investment, looking to build a high-performing team to future-proof their business and influence change. What's in it for you? Fantastic time to join growing business with strategy in place to become leader in their field. Opportunity to join new QA department and be apart of improvements to future-proof the business as it continues to grow. Chance to work with NPD department and help the business bring new leading-edge products to market, through continuous quality checks, sampling, testing etc. The successful candidate will be the future Head of Department with a progression plan in place to develop and grow with the company What you'll be doing: Championing company's quality department, influencing strategy and improving business performance through minimising quality issues Join a small quality team of Quality Technicians with outlook to grow team aligned with business growth. Maintaining strong relationships with Far East suppliers, including use of supplier scorecards to monitor and improve performance. Assisting the NPD department with the development of new products. Liaising with a number of different business functions including NPD, Warehouse, Sourcing etc. What we need from you: Quality experience reviewing finished good You'll be an ambitious QA Technician, ideally with experience/ background within the FMCG/Retail. Strong technology skills, familiar using systems such as Excel, ERP, WMS etc. Want to recruit a similar role? Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit (url removed)
May 17, 2024
Full time
Quality Technician, Carrington, 30,000 - 37,000 per annum Are you a hands-on customer and supplier facing Quality Technician? Do you place emphasis on continuous improvement of overall Product Quality? If so, we'd love to talk to you! Our client is a growing electrical company who are focused on becoming the leading supplier in their field. The business is an online retailer that are currently experiencing significant growth and investment, looking to build a high-performing team to future-proof their business and influence change. What's in it for you? Fantastic time to join growing business with strategy in place to become leader in their field. Opportunity to join new QA department and be apart of improvements to future-proof the business as it continues to grow. Chance to work with NPD department and help the business bring new leading-edge products to market, through continuous quality checks, sampling, testing etc. The successful candidate will be the future Head of Department with a progression plan in place to develop and grow with the company What you'll be doing: Championing company's quality department, influencing strategy and improving business performance through minimising quality issues Join a small quality team of Quality Technicians with outlook to grow team aligned with business growth. Maintaining strong relationships with Far East suppliers, including use of supplier scorecards to monitor and improve performance. Assisting the NPD department with the development of new products. Liaising with a number of different business functions including NPD, Warehouse, Sourcing etc. What we need from you: Quality experience reviewing finished good You'll be an ambitious QA Technician, ideally with experience/ background within the FMCG/Retail. Strong technology skills, familiar using systems such as Excel, ERP, WMS etc. Want to recruit a similar role? Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit (url removed)
Our client in the manufacturing sector is recruiting a Procurement & Inventory Officer to assist the department with Procurement requirements and Inventory Control management in a busy environment. Key Responsibilities: Assisting the Head of Procurement with competitive procurement pricing exercises, RFQs and tenders Assist the department with procurement requirements Assist with management and stock control of inventory Investigate and resolve invoice queries Maintain the SAP pricing data system Skills and Experience: Education to A-Level standard minimum At least 3 years experience working in a similar position within an industrial/manufacturing environment, ideally with CIPS qualifications Negotiations skills A good level of Excel skills A self-starter with a can-do attitude and willingness to work collaboratively across the business Physically fit as the role will require some cover in Inventory and Stores which will involve manual handling (training will be provided for correct lifting methods) Ability to multi-task Desirable: Counterbalance & Reach Truck. Training provided, however must have a willingness to learn. SAP experience desirable although training can be provided The role will be entirely office based Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Our client in the manufacturing sector is recruiting a Procurement & Inventory Officer to assist the department with Procurement requirements and Inventory Control management in a busy environment. Key Responsibilities: Assisting the Head of Procurement with competitive procurement pricing exercises, RFQs and tenders Assist the department with procurement requirements Assist with management and stock control of inventory Investigate and resolve invoice queries Maintain the SAP pricing data system Skills and Experience: Education to A-Level standard minimum At least 3 years experience working in a similar position within an industrial/manufacturing environment, ideally with CIPS qualifications Negotiations skills A good level of Excel skills A self-starter with a can-do attitude and willingness to work collaboratively across the business Physically fit as the role will require some cover in Inventory and Stores which will involve manual handling (training will be provided for correct lifting methods) Ability to multi-task Desirable: Counterbalance & Reach Truck. Training provided, however must have a willingness to learn. SAP experience desirable although training can be provided The role will be entirely office based Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.
Quality Assurance Co-ordinator - Retail, Carrington, 30,000 - 37,000 per annum Are you a hands-on customer and supplier facing QA Co-ordinator? Do you place emphasis on continuous improvement of overall Product Quality? If so, we'd love to talk to you! Our client is a growing electrical company who are focused on becoming the leading supplier in their field. The business is an online retailer that are currently experiencing significant growth and investment, looking to build a high-performing team to future-proof their business and influence change. What's in it for you? Fantastic time to join growing business with strategy in place to become leader in their field. Opportunity to join new QA department and be apart of improvements to future-proof the business as it continues to grow. Chance to work with NPD department and help the business bring new leading-edge products to market, through continuous quality checks, sampling, testing etc. The successful candidate will be the future Head of Department with a progression plan in place to develop and grow with the company What you'll be doing: Championing company's quality department, influencing strategy and improving business performance through minimising quality issues Join a small quality team of QA Co-ordinator with outlook to grow team aligned with business growth. Maintaining strong relationships with Far East suppliers, including use of supplier scorecards to monitor and improve performance. Assisting the NPD department with the development of new products. Liaising with a number of different business functions including NPD, Warehouse, Sourcing etc. What we need from you: Quality experience reviewing finished good You'll be an ambitious QA Co-ordinator, ideally with experience/ background within the FMCG/Retail. Strong technology skills, familiar using systems such as Excel, ERP, WMS etc. Want to recruit a similar role? Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit (url removed)
May 17, 2024
Full time
Quality Assurance Co-ordinator - Retail, Carrington, 30,000 - 37,000 per annum Are you a hands-on customer and supplier facing QA Co-ordinator? Do you place emphasis on continuous improvement of overall Product Quality? If so, we'd love to talk to you! Our client is a growing electrical company who are focused on becoming the leading supplier in their field. The business is an online retailer that are currently experiencing significant growth and investment, looking to build a high-performing team to future-proof their business and influence change. What's in it for you? Fantastic time to join growing business with strategy in place to become leader in their field. Opportunity to join new QA department and be apart of improvements to future-proof the business as it continues to grow. Chance to work with NPD department and help the business bring new leading-edge products to market, through continuous quality checks, sampling, testing etc. The successful candidate will be the future Head of Department with a progression plan in place to develop and grow with the company What you'll be doing: Championing company's quality department, influencing strategy and improving business performance through minimising quality issues Join a small quality team of QA Co-ordinator with outlook to grow team aligned with business growth. Maintaining strong relationships with Far East suppliers, including use of supplier scorecards to monitor and improve performance. Assisting the NPD department with the development of new products. Liaising with a number of different business functions including NPD, Warehouse, Sourcing etc. What we need from you: Quality experience reviewing finished good You'll be an ambitious QA Co-ordinator, ideally with experience/ background within the FMCG/Retail. Strong technology skills, familiar using systems such as Excel, ERP, WMS etc. Want to recruit a similar role? Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit (url removed)
Are you an experienced administrator looking for a career in procurement and supply chain? Starting initially on a 6 month fixed term contract you will have the opportunity to start your career in this exciting sector and play a crucial role in maintaining stock levels for successful customer service delivery for Scottish headquartered business that imports and exports globally. M-F, 8.30 - 5, fully office based Key Responsibilities: - Maintain stock levels to meet customer service level agreements and KPIs - Handle a daily volume of 60 to 100 orders - Manage escalations, issues, and complaints - Place orders with suppliers, confirm delivery dates, chase and expedite where required - Build reports with suppliers, handle returns, and manage imports - Coordinate stock checks and ensure adequate stock levels across all stores Requirements: - Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) - IT literacy, in particular excel - High attention to detail Although this is a 6 month FTC, there may be an opportunity to be extended. If you have excellent excel skills and want to start your career in the procurement and supply chain industry, this may be the perfect role for you. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
May 17, 2024
Contractor
Are you an experienced administrator looking for a career in procurement and supply chain? Starting initially on a 6 month fixed term contract you will have the opportunity to start your career in this exciting sector and play a crucial role in maintaining stock levels for successful customer service delivery for Scottish headquartered business that imports and exports globally. M-F, 8.30 - 5, fully office based Key Responsibilities: - Maintain stock levels to meet customer service level agreements and KPIs - Handle a daily volume of 60 to 100 orders - Manage escalations, issues, and complaints - Place orders with suppliers, confirm delivery dates, chase and expedite where required - Build reports with suppliers, handle returns, and manage imports - Coordinate stock checks and ensure adequate stock levels across all stores Requirements: - Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) - IT literacy, in particular excel - High attention to detail Although this is a 6 month FTC, there may be an opportunity to be extended. If you have excellent excel skills and want to start your career in the procurement and supply chain industry, this may be the perfect role for you. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
My public sector client is looking for an experienced procurement professional to join them on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Deputy Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for delivering on a range of procurement projects across professional services, estates and FM spend whilst delivering savings and best practice procurement. You will represent the procurement function and deliver innovative programmes which not only save money but offer process improvements, quality and efficiency. This is an exciting role and duties will include: To develop and deliver strategies against specific targets ensuring that Client stakeholders are able to understand these markets / factors in the application of specific projects and ideas, being capable of analysing and providing information on goods and services identified to enable informed procurement decisions to be made by the Client. Work in a project management style to lead a range of procurement and commercial activities that improve value for money within the Client's supply chains, including developing effective sourcing strategies To understand and translate Public Contract Regulations, procurement best practice and Strategies allowing effective project management of a personal, diverse portfolio of OJEU level exercises, awarding contracts and obtaining quotes and tenders to ensure all procurement steps and documentation are maintained in line with legal thresholds This role requires a candidate with a previous background in public sector procurement and who is able to demonstrate a track record in delivering best value whilst managing multiple procurement projects. The role is based on site 3 days a week and will pay circa 50,000 to 56,000.
May 17, 2024
Full time
My public sector client is looking for an experienced procurement professional to join them on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Deputy Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for delivering on a range of procurement projects across professional services, estates and FM spend whilst delivering savings and best practice procurement. You will represent the procurement function and deliver innovative programmes which not only save money but offer process improvements, quality and efficiency. This is an exciting role and duties will include: To develop and deliver strategies against specific targets ensuring that Client stakeholders are able to understand these markets / factors in the application of specific projects and ideas, being capable of analysing and providing information on goods and services identified to enable informed procurement decisions to be made by the Client. Work in a project management style to lead a range of procurement and commercial activities that improve value for money within the Client's supply chains, including developing effective sourcing strategies To understand and translate Public Contract Regulations, procurement best practice and Strategies allowing effective project management of a personal, diverse portfolio of OJEU level exercises, awarding contracts and obtaining quotes and tenders to ensure all procurement steps and documentation are maintained in line with legal thresholds This role requires a candidate with a previous background in public sector procurement and who is able to demonstrate a track record in delivering best value whilst managing multiple procurement projects. The role is based on site 3 days a week and will pay circa 50,000 to 56,000.
At Capgemini Invent, we bring to life what's next for our clients. By combining strategy, technology, data science, and creative design expertise with an inventive mindset, we partner with our clients to innovate and transform their business, helping them navigate today, while plotting a course for the future. About Capgemini Invent As the digital innovation, design and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group, Capgemini Invent enables CxOs to envision and shape the future of their businesses. Located in more than 36 offices and 37 creative studios around the world, it comprises a 12,000+ strong team of strategists, data scientists, product and experience designers, brand experts and technologists who develop new digital services, products, experiences and business models for sustainable growth. Capgemini Invent is an integral part of Capgemini , a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 325,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2022 global revenues of €22 billion. Our brand promise "Get The Future You Want" reflects our passion for people and technology and highlights the company's commitment to inclusion and sustainability. An important aspect of 'Get the Future You Want' is to balance hybrid ways of working between your Capgemini office, home, and client location (where applicable). We recognise that it is an imperative to create flexibility so you can enjoy an optimal work-life balance and feel empowered to achieve success. When you come onboard, or before, please discuss this with your manager so you can agree the best ways of working for your role, team, and client. Get The Future You Want See what it's like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page An overview of the role: In this role within our Consumer Products team, you will be responsible for developing senior and trusted relationships with both our existing client base and new clients. Using the extensive network both within Invent and the broader firm, you will interact directly with clients to share your vision for the digital future of the industry and develop compelling solutions to meet our client's needs. You will also be part of a diverse and ambitious team that is growing rapidly and be part of fostering a supportive and energised team and community. In addition, you will take ownership and lead several focus accounts within our portfolio to both sell and deliver our next generation of consulting services. The work: No matter the project or customer, your work will have a meaningful impact on society, businesses and lives. It's really rewarding. And it's also really varied. You'll potentially work on a huge variety of projects (some larger than others), so you could gain lots of experience in a short amount of time. Why this role? As a Director in the Consumer Products sector, you will be responsible for building lasting relationships with existing and new clients, through demonstrating sector and sub sector experience. Bringing the best of Capgemini Invent to that client base and developing and delivering engagements to address the client's needs. You will be a central part of the sector team in envisioning and actioning our go to market strategy to support our ongoing growth ambitions and you will play a key role in expanding and developing our sector team and extended community. As a Director in the business, you will help set the direction, driving forward the business, model our values and behaviours, and coach and develop junior members of the team. Key expectations from this role include: Building trusted client relationships both existing and new Demonstrate sector and sub sector experience and knowledge Be active and effective in both selling and delivering solutions to address our client's business needs Support the financial growth of the sector Support the growth and expansion of our team and community. As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. We'd love to meet someone with: You possess strong experience in selling and delivering in the consumer products and/or retail sector with a core capability of either the marketing and commercial aspects of these businesses or the operational manufacturing/supply chain aspects. You will have a natural curiosity and desire to be ahead of the curve as you continue to develop your expertise and knowledge of the digital journey of our clients and a natural ambition to continually learn and develop your own skills in the space. Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. Experience of proposition building and delivery. Currently working in a major Consulting firm, and/or in industry but having a Consulting background Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. Experience of proposition building and delivery. Business development - utilising a combination of the organisation's broader pre-existing relationships, company relationships and your own network, you'll be generating c .£2m of consulting revenues. Why Capgemini is unique At Capgemini we don't just believe in Diversity & Inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Active Inclusion Campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work. We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Through our New Normal campaign, we are looking to embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. Collaboration and Innovation: We really believe in creating a partnership with our customers. Using our Accelerated Solutions Environment (ASE), you'll get to know the customer's needs and challenges, demo innovative solutions and quickly solve problems. It'll help you discover unexpected answers together. Learning and development: There's an endless amount to learn at Capgemini, and an endless number of ways to do so. So, you'll also have unique training opportunities to take advantage of. Some of our consultants even have the chance to go to Les Fontaine (near Paris, France), where we host a conference. Outside of dedicated training, everyone makes time to help and support one another - collaboration is encouraged across all our teams. CSR: We're also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we're working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone's access to a digital world. It's something we're really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a team that does the right thing. Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice. We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance. When you join Capgemini, you don't just start a new job. You become part of something bigger. Learn about how the recruitment process works - how to apply, where to follow your application, and next steps. To help you bring out the best of yourself during the interview process, we've got some great interview tips to share before the big day.
May 17, 2024
Full time
At Capgemini Invent, we bring to life what's next for our clients. By combining strategy, technology, data science, and creative design expertise with an inventive mindset, we partner with our clients to innovate and transform their business, helping them navigate today, while plotting a course for the future. About Capgemini Invent As the digital innovation, design and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group, Capgemini Invent enables CxOs to envision and shape the future of their businesses. Located in more than 36 offices and 37 creative studios around the world, it comprises a 12,000+ strong team of strategists, data scientists, product and experience designers, brand experts and technologists who develop new digital services, products, experiences and business models for sustainable growth. Capgemini Invent is an integral part of Capgemini , a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 325,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2022 global revenues of €22 billion. Our brand promise "Get The Future You Want" reflects our passion for people and technology and highlights the company's commitment to inclusion and sustainability. An important aspect of 'Get the Future You Want' is to balance hybrid ways of working between your Capgemini office, home, and client location (where applicable). We recognise that it is an imperative to create flexibility so you can enjoy an optimal work-life balance and feel empowered to achieve success. When you come onboard, or before, please discuss this with your manager so you can agree the best ways of working for your role, team, and client. Get The Future You Want See what it's like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page An overview of the role: In this role within our Consumer Products team, you will be responsible for developing senior and trusted relationships with both our existing client base and new clients. Using the extensive network both within Invent and the broader firm, you will interact directly with clients to share your vision for the digital future of the industry and develop compelling solutions to meet our client's needs. You will also be part of a diverse and ambitious team that is growing rapidly and be part of fostering a supportive and energised team and community. In addition, you will take ownership and lead several focus accounts within our portfolio to both sell and deliver our next generation of consulting services. The work: No matter the project or customer, your work will have a meaningful impact on society, businesses and lives. It's really rewarding. And it's also really varied. You'll potentially work on a huge variety of projects (some larger than others), so you could gain lots of experience in a short amount of time. Why this role? As a Director in the Consumer Products sector, you will be responsible for building lasting relationships with existing and new clients, through demonstrating sector and sub sector experience. Bringing the best of Capgemini Invent to that client base and developing and delivering engagements to address the client's needs. You will be a central part of the sector team in envisioning and actioning our go to market strategy to support our ongoing growth ambitions and you will play a key role in expanding and developing our sector team and extended community. As a Director in the business, you will help set the direction, driving forward the business, model our values and behaviours, and coach and develop junior members of the team. Key expectations from this role include: Building trusted client relationships both existing and new Demonstrate sector and sub sector experience and knowledge Be active and effective in both selling and delivering solutions to address our client's business needs Support the financial growth of the sector Support the growth and expansion of our team and community. As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. We'd love to meet someone with: You possess strong experience in selling and delivering in the consumer products and/or retail sector with a core capability of either the marketing and commercial aspects of these businesses or the operational manufacturing/supply chain aspects. You will have a natural curiosity and desire to be ahead of the curve as you continue to develop your expertise and knowledge of the digital journey of our clients and a natural ambition to continually learn and develop your own skills in the space. Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. Experience of proposition building and delivery. Currently working in a major Consulting firm, and/or in industry but having a Consulting background Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. Experience of proposition building and delivery. Business development - utilising a combination of the organisation's broader pre-existing relationships, company relationships and your own network, you'll be generating c .£2m of consulting revenues. Why Capgemini is unique At Capgemini we don't just believe in Diversity & Inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Active Inclusion Campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work. We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Through our New Normal campaign, we are looking to embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. Collaboration and Innovation: We really believe in creating a partnership with our customers. Using our Accelerated Solutions Environment (ASE), you'll get to know the customer's needs and challenges, demo innovative solutions and quickly solve problems. It'll help you discover unexpected answers together. Learning and development: There's an endless amount to learn at Capgemini, and an endless number of ways to do so. So, you'll also have unique training opportunities to take advantage of. Some of our consultants even have the chance to go to Les Fontaine (near Paris, France), where we host a conference. Outside of dedicated training, everyone makes time to help and support one another - collaboration is encouraged across all our teams. CSR: We're also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we're working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone's access to a digital world. It's something we're really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a team that does the right thing. Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice. We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance. When you join Capgemini, you don't just start a new job. You become part of something bigger. Learn about how the recruitment process works - how to apply, where to follow your application, and next steps. To help you bring out the best of yourself during the interview process, we've got some great interview tips to share before the big day.
Dynamic Oriental Food Brand is seeking for International Account Manager Japanese Brand Food Company Acton, hybrid International Account Manager Salary: 50-55K Language: English, Spanish/French/Italian are advantage Role Summary: They are looking for an account manager to drive their brand forward in group of their European territories. The portfolio stretches across multiple countries and is primarily made up of wholesale distributor customers that deliver into a mix of health food retailers and national supermarkets. The portfolio also includes several manufacturer customers. The responsibilities and tasks that the role involves revolve around the 3 points stated above. 1. Relationships Maintaining a good understanding of trends, and industry movements in key markets Maintaining adequate and consistent communication with customers to help keep their brand and the Organic agenda at the front of their minds. Arranging meetings and visits where beneficial Managing customer official documentation Managing and responding to account queries Heading up complex projects or issues related to your customers 2. Analysis and Execution Tracking sales vs budgets Analysing company sales data to draw insights for your own portfolio. Gap-analyses, cross-selling, up-selling. Introducing new products and create and oversee successful launch plans with customers Arranging appropriate promotion plans and marketing activities maximise sales in line with their brand or customer promotional and marketing plans Managing promotional and marketing spend in line with forecasted budgets. 3. Communication Working closely with the Sales Office Team to help deliver a fantastic and positive customer experience at all stages of the sales process. Working closely with the Supply Chain team by analysing sales and providing forecasts, where necessary, to ensure stock availability for launches and promotions whilst keeping wastage to a minimum. Communicating and implementing price increases Discovering and creating new business opportunities to further our Organic impact! Helping in the planning and organising of customer trade shows in various countries. Advocate and helping deliver the International newsletter, a bi-monthly communique to all international customers that updates them on recent their events. For example, new launches, campaigns, item assets. Helping to raise accessibility and visibility of their webpage in the international community. Travel involved in this role: Visits to customers: Potentially once a month. Duration dependent on goals and territory. Trade shows 2/3 times per year, sometimes exhibiting, and other times attending. Qualifications, Experience: Relevant academic qualifications (A level, Degree, professional etc) Strong background in the Organic and Natural Foods Industry, with experience of selling similar products to the their brand range Proven track record of achieving sales results and meeting targets in similar market sectors Prior sales experience with International wholesalers (ideally 2 years) Skills / Aptitude: Highly numerate and skilled with data analysis / reporting Good general office skills on Microsoft products: MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MSTeams Self-motivating, entrepreneurial drive Confident, assertive and good negotiator Organised with the ability to manage priorities Honest and ethical Team player and a good listener Interest in cooking a wide range of cuisines and environmental / sustainable issues Other criteria Fluent English required. French and/or Spanish would be beneficial. Other languages welcome. Able to travel around the UK and abroad as needed Living within manageable commute to Acton, London.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Dynamic Oriental Food Brand is seeking for International Account Manager Japanese Brand Food Company Acton, hybrid International Account Manager Salary: 50-55K Language: English, Spanish/French/Italian are advantage Role Summary: They are looking for an account manager to drive their brand forward in group of their European territories. The portfolio stretches across multiple countries and is primarily made up of wholesale distributor customers that deliver into a mix of health food retailers and national supermarkets. The portfolio also includes several manufacturer customers. The responsibilities and tasks that the role involves revolve around the 3 points stated above. 1. Relationships Maintaining a good understanding of trends, and industry movements in key markets Maintaining adequate and consistent communication with customers to help keep their brand and the Organic agenda at the front of their minds. Arranging meetings and visits where beneficial Managing customer official documentation Managing and responding to account queries Heading up complex projects or issues related to your customers 2. Analysis and Execution Tracking sales vs budgets Analysing company sales data to draw insights for your own portfolio. Gap-analyses, cross-selling, up-selling. Introducing new products and create and oversee successful launch plans with customers Arranging appropriate promotion plans and marketing activities maximise sales in line with their brand or customer promotional and marketing plans Managing promotional and marketing spend in line with forecasted budgets. 3. Communication Working closely with the Sales Office Team to help deliver a fantastic and positive customer experience at all stages of the sales process. Working closely with the Supply Chain team by analysing sales and providing forecasts, where necessary, to ensure stock availability for launches and promotions whilst keeping wastage to a minimum. Communicating and implementing price increases Discovering and creating new business opportunities to further our Organic impact! Helping in the planning and organising of customer trade shows in various countries. Advocate and helping deliver the International newsletter, a bi-monthly communique to all international customers that updates them on recent their events. For example, new launches, campaigns, item assets. Helping to raise accessibility and visibility of their webpage in the international community. Travel involved in this role: Visits to customers: Potentially once a month. Duration dependent on goals and territory. Trade shows 2/3 times per year, sometimes exhibiting, and other times attending. Qualifications, Experience: Relevant academic qualifications (A level, Degree, professional etc) Strong background in the Organic and Natural Foods Industry, with experience of selling similar products to the their brand range Proven track record of achieving sales results and meeting targets in similar market sectors Prior sales experience with International wholesalers (ideally 2 years) Skills / Aptitude: Highly numerate and skilled with data analysis / reporting Good general office skills on Microsoft products: MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MSTeams Self-motivating, entrepreneurial drive Confident, assertive and good negotiator Organised with the ability to manage priorities Honest and ethical Team player and a good listener Interest in cooking a wide range of cuisines and environmental / sustainable issues Other criteria Fluent English required. French and/or Spanish would be beneficial. Other languages welcome. Able to travel around the UK and abroad as needed Living within manageable commute to Acton, London.
Procurement Contract Manager (Public Sector) Location: Home Based 50,000 - 55,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Role Profile Our client is a forward-thinking public sector organisation with a commitment to excellence and innovation. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are now seeking two talented and tenacious Contract Managers to join their existing Procurement team. You will be working for an organisation headquarters in the North West, although this role is fully remote. The position will suit those who thrive working from home and who can commit to regular UK business travel as required (on average 20% travel). If you are a Contracts Manager or a Supply Chain Manager looking for a varied and dynamic new opportunity, then read on! Commission Key responsibilities include: Overseeing the administration, execution, and management of high value contracts. Ensuring newly agreed contracts are implemented successfully, mitigating risks and effectively managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Utilising project management expertise to facilitate the smooth execution of contracts which contribute to the achievement of wider organisational objectives Driving efficiencies and maximising value throughout the life of each contract, identifying opportunities for savings, innovation and process improvement Managing supplier performance through reporting of KPIs and by conducting regular supplier business reviews Qualifications and Experience Previous contract management/ supply chain management experience, preferably in the public sector Knowledge / understanding of public sector procurement regulations Proven track record in maximising value and driving efficiencies throughout the contract life cycle Strong negotiation and communication skills Honed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities Remuneration 50,000 to 55,000 plus car allowance, uncapped commission and excellent benefits package. About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed) .
May 15, 2024
Full time
Procurement Contract Manager (Public Sector) Location: Home Based 50,000 - 55,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Role Profile Our client is a forward-thinking public sector organisation with a commitment to excellence and innovation. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are now seeking two talented and tenacious Contract Managers to join their existing Procurement team. You will be working for an organisation headquarters in the North West, although this role is fully remote. The position will suit those who thrive working from home and who can commit to regular UK business travel as required (on average 20% travel). If you are a Contracts Manager or a Supply Chain Manager looking for a varied and dynamic new opportunity, then read on! Commission Key responsibilities include: Overseeing the administration, execution, and management of high value contracts. Ensuring newly agreed contracts are implemented successfully, mitigating risks and effectively managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Utilising project management expertise to facilitate the smooth execution of contracts which contribute to the achievement of wider organisational objectives Driving efficiencies and maximising value throughout the life of each contract, identifying opportunities for savings, innovation and process improvement Managing supplier performance through reporting of KPIs and by conducting regular supplier business reviews Qualifications and Experience Previous contract management/ supply chain management experience, preferably in the public sector Knowledge / understanding of public sector procurement regulations Proven track record in maximising value and driving efficiencies throughout the contract life cycle Strong negotiation and communication skills Honed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities Remuneration 50,000 to 55,000 plus car allowance, uncapped commission and excellent benefits package. About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed) .
Managing Director - Professional Services Recruitment c£100,000 + excellent bonus package including LTIP Flexible base location We re proudly partnering with one of the UK s leading recruitment businesses. To find a leadership-level individual that will spearhead the next chapter of their continued growth. In this pivotal role, you will own the full day-to-day operational running of the business. From key client liaison, to internal operational excellence. Developing and coaching a senior management team that will report to you. There is significant financial investment available for this position and you ll be executing a bold but achievable future growth plan. You will need to have a proven track of management at a senior level within professional services recruitment. Including the management of multiple teams and locations. Travel will inevitably be required as part of the position. Contact us today for more information. A full brief will be shared with serious applicants with the right experience. Please kindly note that significant 'agency-side' experience within the recruitment industry is essential for this position. Talent Lift specialise in senior rec-to-rec. With strong connections across the recruitment industry, we find brilliant people for some of the very best: Recruitment Agencies Executive Search Firms MSP / RPO / Talent Solutions Providers Recruitment Industry Investors, Advisors and NEDs Rec Tech' Providers If you re looking to take your recruitment career to the next level, we can get you there. Above all, your confidentiality is our priority. We work discreetly but effectively. You ll find some of our current opportunities on the Talent Lift website (talentlift co uk). However many of our placements also stem from unadvertised, newly-created opportunities. If you're an experienced recruitment professional, feel free to send your CV to us more speculatively. Talent Lift specialise in senior appointments within recruitment. Typical roles include recruitment manager, recruitment director, recruitment sales director, operations director recruitment, partner executive search, area manager recruitment, regional manager recruitment, associate director recruitment, managing director recruitment. Talent Lift cover a range of recruitment sectors, including financial recruitment, accountancy recruitment, finance recruitment, executive search, search and selection, actuarial recruitment, built environment recruitment, change management recruitment, charities recruitment, commercial recruitment, construction recruitment, digital recruitment, driving recruitment, transport recruitment, education recruitment, energy recruitment, oil and gas recruitment, engineering recruitment, environmental recruitment, ex military recruitment, financial services recruitment, FM recruitment, FMCG recruitment, healthcare recruitment, hospitality recruitment, housing recruitment, HR recruitment, industrial recruitment, insurance recruitment, IT recruitment, technology recruitment, legal recruitment, life sciences recruitment, manufacturing recruitment, marketing recruitment, media recruitment, multilingual recruitment, onsite recruitment, pharmaceutical recruitment, procurement recruitment, supply chain recruitment, public sector recruitment, rail recruitment, retail recruitment, sales recruitment, scientific recruitment and social care recruitment.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Managing Director - Professional Services Recruitment c£100,000 + excellent bonus package including LTIP Flexible base location We re proudly partnering with one of the UK s leading recruitment businesses. To find a leadership-level individual that will spearhead the next chapter of their continued growth. In this pivotal role, you will own the full day-to-day operational running of the business. From key client liaison, to internal operational excellence. Developing and coaching a senior management team that will report to you. There is significant financial investment available for this position and you ll be executing a bold but achievable future growth plan. You will need to have a proven track of management at a senior level within professional services recruitment. Including the management of multiple teams and locations. Travel will inevitably be required as part of the position. Contact us today for more information. A full brief will be shared with serious applicants with the right experience. Please kindly note that significant 'agency-side' experience within the recruitment industry is essential for this position. Talent Lift specialise in senior rec-to-rec. With strong connections across the recruitment industry, we find brilliant people for some of the very best: Recruitment Agencies Executive Search Firms MSP / RPO / Talent Solutions Providers Recruitment Industry Investors, Advisors and NEDs Rec Tech' Providers If you re looking to take your recruitment career to the next level, we can get you there. Above all, your confidentiality is our priority. We work discreetly but effectively. You ll find some of our current opportunities on the Talent Lift website (talentlift co uk). However many of our placements also stem from unadvertised, newly-created opportunities. If you're an experienced recruitment professional, feel free to send your CV to us more speculatively. Talent Lift specialise in senior appointments within recruitment. Typical roles include recruitment manager, recruitment director, recruitment sales director, operations director recruitment, partner executive search, area manager recruitment, regional manager recruitment, associate director recruitment, managing director recruitment. Talent Lift cover a range of recruitment sectors, including financial recruitment, accountancy recruitment, finance recruitment, executive search, search and selection, actuarial recruitment, built environment recruitment, change management recruitment, charities recruitment, commercial recruitment, construction recruitment, digital recruitment, driving recruitment, transport recruitment, education recruitment, energy recruitment, oil and gas recruitment, engineering recruitment, environmental recruitment, ex military recruitment, financial services recruitment, FM recruitment, FMCG recruitment, healthcare recruitment, hospitality recruitment, housing recruitment, HR recruitment, industrial recruitment, insurance recruitment, IT recruitment, technology recruitment, legal recruitment, life sciences recruitment, manufacturing recruitment, marketing recruitment, media recruitment, multilingual recruitment, onsite recruitment, pharmaceutical recruitment, procurement recruitment, supply chain recruitment, public sector recruitment, rail recruitment, retail recruitment, sales recruitment, scientific recruitment and social care recruitment.
Regional Director Up to £120-150K Fast Moving Big Box Store Retail My client is a leader in its market, showing positive growth, high levels of ambitious and a determination to be the best retailer in their sector. They are looking for a Regional Director for retail stores across a large geographical area in Scotland. This person will be responsible for successfully driving store standards, building and leading high-performing teams throughout the Region. We are looking for a sales and service-focused champion who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and who enjoys working as part of a team. The position is field based. Candidates must be located in Scotland within a reasonable and commutable distance from the store portfolio. The Regional Director for retail stores will build high performing teams and strategically drive sales and profitability within the stores whilst retaining a customer-centric approach at all times. The Regional Director will be responsible for building strong partnerships with key stakeholders in head office. Regional Director Responsibilities Lead, inspire and develop your people to build committed and high-performing store managers and teams. Manage a diverse portfolio of stores Comfortable in high stock environment Thrive in complex stores Adapt leadership and coaching styles to accommodate the varying experience levels across; people management & development, selling, stock and operational excellence and visual merchandising Inspire the team with your drive, tenacity, ambition and focus Create a collaborative approach with Senior colleges Champion a positive and driven work culture, promoting continuous improvement and effective change Develop and invest in talent to create a robust internal talent pipeline and succession plan Recruit A-Class talent into your teams What's in it for you as a Regional Director: An opportunity to work in a newly created region with a diverse store portfolio, a completive salary with opportunity to earn bonus and a car/allowance A real opportunity to have a positive impact on the region and its teams through your leadership. If you are looking for a new challenge, an opportunity to be part of a new challenge at Regional level, contact Zachary Daniels now. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH29976
May 14, 2024
Full time
Regional Director Up to £120-150K Fast Moving Big Box Store Retail My client is a leader in its market, showing positive growth, high levels of ambitious and a determination to be the best retailer in their sector. They are looking for a Regional Director for retail stores across a large geographical area in Scotland. This person will be responsible for successfully driving store standards, building and leading high-performing teams throughout the Region. We are looking for a sales and service-focused champion who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and who enjoys working as part of a team. The position is field based. Candidates must be located in Scotland within a reasonable and commutable distance from the store portfolio. The Regional Director for retail stores will build high performing teams and strategically drive sales and profitability within the stores whilst retaining a customer-centric approach at all times. The Regional Director will be responsible for building strong partnerships with key stakeholders in head office. Regional Director Responsibilities Lead, inspire and develop your people to build committed and high-performing store managers and teams. Manage a diverse portfolio of stores Comfortable in high stock environment Thrive in complex stores Adapt leadership and coaching styles to accommodate the varying experience levels across; people management & development, selling, stock and operational excellence and visual merchandising Inspire the team with your drive, tenacity, ambition and focus Create a collaborative approach with Senior colleges Champion a positive and driven work culture, promoting continuous improvement and effective change Develop and invest in talent to create a robust internal talent pipeline and succession plan Recruit A-Class talent into your teams What's in it for you as a Regional Director: An opportunity to work in a newly created region with a diverse store portfolio, a completive salary with opportunity to earn bonus and a car/allowance A real opportunity to have a positive impact on the region and its teams through your leadership. If you are looking for a new challenge, an opportunity to be part of a new challenge at Regional level, contact Zachary Daniels now. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH29976
Regional Director Up to £120-150K Fast Moving Big Box Store Retail My client is a leader in its market, showing positive growth, high levels of ambitious and a determination to be the best retailer in their sector. They are looking for a Regional Director for retail stores across a large geographical area in Scotland. This person will be responsible for successfully driving store standards, building and leading high-performing teams throughout the Region. We are looking for a sales and service-focused champion who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and who enjoys working as part of a team. The position is field based. Candidates must be located in Scotland within a reasonable and commutable distance from the store portfolio. The Regional Director for retail stores will build high performing teams and strategically drive sales and profitability within the stores whilst retaining a customer-centric approach at all times. The Regional Director will be responsible for building strong partnerships with key stakeholders in head office. Regional Director Responsibilities Lead, inspire and develop your people to build committed and high-performing store managers and teams. Manage a diverse portfolio of stores Comfortable in high stock environment Thrive in complex stores Adapt leadership and coaching styles to accommodate the varying experience levels across; people management & development, selling, stock and operational excellence and visual merchandising Inspire the team with your drive, tenacity, ambition and focus Create a collaborative approach with Senior colleges Champion a positive and driven work culture, promoting continuous improvement and effective change Develop and invest in talent to create a robust internal talent pipeline and succession plan Recruit A-Class talent into your teams What's in it for you as a Regional Director: An opportunity to work in a newly created region with a diverse store portfolio, a completive salary with opportunity to earn bonus and a car/allowance A real opportunity to have a positive impact on the region and its teams through your leadership. If you are looking for a new challenge, an opportunity to be part of a new challenge at Regional level, contact Zachary Daniels now. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH29976
May 14, 2024
Full time
Regional Director Up to £120-150K Fast Moving Big Box Store Retail My client is a leader in its market, showing positive growth, high levels of ambitious and a determination to be the best retailer in their sector. They are looking for a Regional Director for retail stores across a large geographical area in Scotland. This person will be responsible for successfully driving store standards, building and leading high-performing teams throughout the Region. We are looking for a sales and service-focused champion who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and who enjoys working as part of a team. The position is field based. Candidates must be located in Scotland within a reasonable and commutable distance from the store portfolio. The Regional Director for retail stores will build high performing teams and strategically drive sales and profitability within the stores whilst retaining a customer-centric approach at all times. The Regional Director will be responsible for building strong partnerships with key stakeholders in head office. Regional Director Responsibilities Lead, inspire and develop your people to build committed and high-performing store managers and teams. Manage a diverse portfolio of stores Comfortable in high stock environment Thrive in complex stores Adapt leadership and coaching styles to accommodate the varying experience levels across; people management & development, selling, stock and operational excellence and visual merchandising Inspire the team with your drive, tenacity, ambition and focus Create a collaborative approach with Senior colleges Champion a positive and driven work culture, promoting continuous improvement and effective change Develop and invest in talent to create a robust internal talent pipeline and succession plan Recruit A-Class talent into your teams What's in it for you as a Regional Director: An opportunity to work in a newly created region with a diverse store portfolio, a completive salary with opportunity to earn bonus and a car/allowance A real opportunity to have a positive impact on the region and its teams through your leadership. If you are looking for a new challenge, an opportunity to be part of a new challenge at Regional level, contact Zachary Daniels now. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH29976
Director of Interim Recruitment (AI Consulting) c£90,000 + excellent bonus package + LTIP Flexible base location We re proud to be partnering with this leading executive search firm, who have a pre-eminent position in working with early-stage, fast growth technology companies. They are seeking a professional executive interims recruiter, to spearhead their focus on the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning sectors. This is a great opportunity to build upon your AI recruitment experience to date - and to move into one of the most lucrative parts of the recruitment industry right now. You'll be able to leverage their existing client relationships from day one, that will create warm opportunities for you to work on. We re seeking a seasoned and proven expert with interim recruitment; who has a strong working knowledge of AI and related specialisms. A very strong financial package - along with completely flexible working arrangements - are on offer with this position. Contact us today for more information. A full brief will be shared with serious applicants, with the right experience. Please kindly note that recruitment agency experience is essential for this position. Talent Lift specialise in senior rec-to-rec. With strong connections across the recruitment industry, we find brilliant people for some of the very best: Recruitment Agencies Executive Search Firms MSP / RPO / Talent Solutions Providers Recruitment Industry Investors, Advisors and NEDs Rec Tech' Providers If you re looking to take your recruitment career to the next level, we can get you there. Above all, your confidentiality is our priority. We work discreetly but effectively. You ll find some of our current opportunities on the Talent Lift website (talentlift co uk). However many of our placements also stem from unadvertised, newly-created opportunities. If you're an experienced recruitment professional, feel free to send your CV to us more speculatively. Talent Lift specialise in senior appointments within recruitment. Typical roles include recruitment manager, recruitment director, recruitment sales director, operations director recruitment, partner executive search, area manager recruitment, regional manager recruitment, associate director recruitment, managing director recruitment. Talent Lift cover a range of recruitment sectors, including financial recruitment, accountancy recruitment, finance recruitment, executive search, search and selection, actuarial recruitment, built environment recruitment, change management recruitment, charities recruitment, commercial recruitment, construction recruitment, digital recruitment, driving recruitment, transport recruitment, education recruitment, energy recruitment, oil and gas recruitment, engineering recruitment, environmental recruitment, ex military recruitment, financial services recruitment, FM recruitment, FMCG recruitment, healthcare recruitment, hospitality recruitment, housing recruitment, HR recruitment, industrial recruitment, insurance recruitment, IT recruitment, technology recruitment, legal recruitment, life sciences recruitment, manufacturing recruitment, marketing recruitment, media recruitment, multilingual recruitment, onsite recruitment, pharmaceutical recruitment, procurement recruitment, supply chain recruitment, public sector recruitment, rail recruitment, retail recruitment, sales recruitment, scientific recruitment and social care recruitment.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Director of Interim Recruitment (AI Consulting) c£90,000 + excellent bonus package + LTIP Flexible base location We re proud to be partnering with this leading executive search firm, who have a pre-eminent position in working with early-stage, fast growth technology companies. They are seeking a professional executive interims recruiter, to spearhead their focus on the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning sectors. This is a great opportunity to build upon your AI recruitment experience to date - and to move into one of the most lucrative parts of the recruitment industry right now. You'll be able to leverage their existing client relationships from day one, that will create warm opportunities for you to work on. We re seeking a seasoned and proven expert with interim recruitment; who has a strong working knowledge of AI and related specialisms. A very strong financial package - along with completely flexible working arrangements - are on offer with this position. Contact us today for more information. A full brief will be shared with serious applicants, with the right experience. Please kindly note that recruitment agency experience is essential for this position. Talent Lift specialise in senior rec-to-rec. With strong connections across the recruitment industry, we find brilliant people for some of the very best: Recruitment Agencies Executive Search Firms MSP / RPO / Talent Solutions Providers Recruitment Industry Investors, Advisors and NEDs Rec Tech' Providers If you re looking to take your recruitment career to the next level, we can get you there. Above all, your confidentiality is our priority. We work discreetly but effectively. You ll find some of our current opportunities on the Talent Lift website (talentlift co uk). However many of our placements also stem from unadvertised, newly-created opportunities. If you're an experienced recruitment professional, feel free to send your CV to us more speculatively. Talent Lift specialise in senior appointments within recruitment. Typical roles include recruitment manager, recruitment director, recruitment sales director, operations director recruitment, partner executive search, area manager recruitment, regional manager recruitment, associate director recruitment, managing director recruitment. Talent Lift cover a range of recruitment sectors, including financial recruitment, accountancy recruitment, finance recruitment, executive search, search and selection, actuarial recruitment, built environment recruitment, change management recruitment, charities recruitment, commercial recruitment, construction recruitment, digital recruitment, driving recruitment, transport recruitment, education recruitment, energy recruitment, oil and gas recruitment, engineering recruitment, environmental recruitment, ex military recruitment, financial services recruitment, FM recruitment, FMCG recruitment, healthcare recruitment, hospitality recruitment, housing recruitment, HR recruitment, industrial recruitment, insurance recruitment, IT recruitment, technology recruitment, legal recruitment, life sciences recruitment, manufacturing recruitment, marketing recruitment, media recruitment, multilingual recruitment, onsite recruitment, pharmaceutical recruitment, procurement recruitment, supply chain recruitment, public sector recruitment, rail recruitment, retail recruitment, sales recruitment, scientific recruitment and social care recruitment.
Regional Director Up to £120-150K Fast Moving Big Box Store Retail My client is a leader in its market, showing positive growth, high levels of ambitious and a determination to be the best retailer in their sector. They are looking for a Regional Director for retail stores across a large geographical area in Scotland. This person will be responsible for successfully driving store standards, building and leading high-performing teams throughout the Region. We are looking for a sales and service-focused champion who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and who enjoys working as part of a team. The position is field based. Candidates must be located in Scotland within a reasonable and commutable distance from the store portfolio. The Regional Director for retail stores will build high performing teams and strategically drive sales and profitability within the stores whilst retaining a customer-centric approach at all times. The Regional Director will be responsible for building strong partnerships with key stakeholders in head office. Regional Director Responsibilities Lead, inspire and develop your people to build committed and high-performing store managers and teams. Manage a diverse portfolio of stores Comfortable in high stock environment Thrive in complex stores Adapt leadership and coaching styles to accommodate the varying experience levels across; people management & development, selling, stock and operational excellence and visual merchandising Inspire the team with your drive, tenacity, ambition and focus Create a collaborative approach with Senior colleges Champion a positive and driven work culture, promoting continuous improvement and effective change Develop and invest in talent to create a robust internal talent pipeline and succession plan Recruit A-Class talent into your teams What's in it for you as a Regional Director: An opportunity to work in a newly created region with a diverse store portfolio, a completive salary with opportunity to earn bonus and a car/allowance A real opportunity to have a positive impact on the region and its teams through your leadership. If you are looking for a new challenge, an opportunity to be part of a new challenge at Regional level, contact Zachary Daniels now. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH29976
May 10, 2024
Full time
Regional Director Up to £120-150K Fast Moving Big Box Store Retail My client is a leader in its market, showing positive growth, high levels of ambitious and a determination to be the best retailer in their sector. They are looking for a Regional Director for retail stores across a large geographical area in Scotland. This person will be responsible for successfully driving store standards, building and leading high-performing teams throughout the Region. We are looking for a sales and service-focused champion who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and who enjoys working as part of a team. The position is field based. Candidates must be located in Scotland within a reasonable and commutable distance from the store portfolio. The Regional Director for retail stores will build high performing teams and strategically drive sales and profitability within the stores whilst retaining a customer-centric approach at all times. The Regional Director will be responsible for building strong partnerships with key stakeholders in head office. Regional Director Responsibilities Lead, inspire and develop your people to build committed and high-performing store managers and teams. Manage a diverse portfolio of stores Comfortable in high stock environment Thrive in complex stores Adapt leadership and coaching styles to accommodate the varying experience levels across; people management & development, selling, stock and operational excellence and visual merchandising Inspire the team with your drive, tenacity, ambition and focus Create a collaborative approach with Senior colleges Champion a positive and driven work culture, promoting continuous improvement and effective change Develop and invest in talent to create a robust internal talent pipeline and succession plan Recruit A-Class talent into your teams What's in it for you as a Regional Director: An opportunity to work in a newly created region with a diverse store portfolio, a completive salary with opportunity to earn bonus and a car/allowance A real opportunity to have a positive impact on the region and its teams through your leadership. If you are looking for a new challenge, an opportunity to be part of a new challenge at Regional level, contact Zachary Daniels now. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH29976
The Menu Partners is a diverse food business supplying hotels, pubs and restaurants up and down the UK with whole, prepared or cooked food. Within our group of businesses, we also have Absolute Taste, a leading event catering company, Absolute Taste Inflight our Private Jet catering business along with two farm shops, a pub and so much more. Come and join an exciting company which is expanding very quickly and looking for the right people to come and join our teams. In return, we develop individuals to be the best they can be and help them along their career paths. The Menu Partners Ltd are looking for a Commodity Buyer to join our team. This role will be based either in New Covent Garden, London or Bicester, Oxfordshire (dependent on where the candidate lives). Buying experience in the food industry is essential. JOB SUMMARY - Product Category (Seafood) Buyer A great opportunity has arisen for ambitious, commercially driven category manager with experience in category procurement, to join our team. You will take ownership of the Seafood category procurement for The Menu Partners, develop your portfolio, negotiate commercial opportunities with suppliers and work with other departments to drive customer satisfaction across the business. As the category manager, you will have a central role by leading and controlling the procurement activity within your category. You will get involved in a variety of projects and contribute directly to driving the overall success of the business. This is a role critical to the growth and development of the business. You'll be working within a small, high performance buying team, reporting to the Head of Procurement. KEY DIMENSIONS Development and evolution of a commercially competitive portfolio of products. Take ownership of the end-to-end sourcing process. Effectively liaise with suppliers on range development and commercial terms. Working with sales teams to facilitate the company budgeted sales and margin targets. Support inventory buying and stock control teams. Produce detailed, informative, market information to support sales teams and customers. Set clear savings plans with objectives, goals, strategies, and measures. Provide regular updates to the Head of Procurement on progress, opportunities, and roadblocks. Partner Head of Procurement to develop a world class procurement team. Shielding the business against cost inflation. Ensuring effective cross functional communication SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Ideally, you will be experienced in buying/procurement within the food and beverage industry specifically Frozen or Seafood. The candidate is required to have strong knowledge of the sectors diverse products and supply chain, with appreciation for what is required to be a success in the Hospitality sector. The key qualities required to perform the role successfully include: Product & Industry knowledge. Enthusiastic and committed attitude. Agile thinker. Develop and conclude substantial agreements. Effective communication skills. Project management capability Ability to work at pace. Proven track record of delivering category growth and cost savings. Competencies: Excellent numeracy skills Competent IT skills (Excel, Word, power point). Understanding of product technical requirements. Strong presentation skills. Effective time management. Working Hours - 40 hours per week The above list is not exhaustive of all duties and responsibilities. INDEXECINDUS
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
The Menu Partners is a diverse food business supplying hotels, pubs and restaurants up and down the UK with whole, prepared or cooked food. Within our group of businesses, we also have Absolute Taste, a leading event catering company, Absolute Taste Inflight our Private Jet catering business along with two farm shops, a pub and so much more. Come and join an exciting company which is expanding very quickly and looking for the right people to come and join our teams. In return, we develop individuals to be the best they can be and help them along their career paths. The Menu Partners Ltd are looking for a Commodity Buyer to join our team. This role will be based either in New Covent Garden, London or Bicester, Oxfordshire (dependent on where the candidate lives). Buying experience in the food industry is essential. JOB SUMMARY - Product Category (Seafood) Buyer A great opportunity has arisen for ambitious, commercially driven category manager with experience in category procurement, to join our team. You will take ownership of the Seafood category procurement for The Menu Partners, develop your portfolio, negotiate commercial opportunities with suppliers and work with other departments to drive customer satisfaction across the business. As the category manager, you will have a central role by leading and controlling the procurement activity within your category. You will get involved in a variety of projects and contribute directly to driving the overall success of the business. This is a role critical to the growth and development of the business. You'll be working within a small, high performance buying team, reporting to the Head of Procurement. KEY DIMENSIONS Development and evolution of a commercially competitive portfolio of products. Take ownership of the end-to-end sourcing process. Effectively liaise with suppliers on range development and commercial terms. Working with sales teams to facilitate the company budgeted sales and margin targets. Support inventory buying and stock control teams. Produce detailed, informative, market information to support sales teams and customers. Set clear savings plans with objectives, goals, strategies, and measures. Provide regular updates to the Head of Procurement on progress, opportunities, and roadblocks. Partner Head of Procurement to develop a world class procurement team. Shielding the business against cost inflation. Ensuring effective cross functional communication SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Ideally, you will be experienced in buying/procurement within the food and beverage industry specifically Frozen or Seafood. The candidate is required to have strong knowledge of the sectors diverse products and supply chain, with appreciation for what is required to be a success in the Hospitality sector. The key qualities required to perform the role successfully include: Product & Industry knowledge. Enthusiastic and committed attitude. Agile thinker. Develop and conclude substantial agreements. Effective communication skills. Project management capability Ability to work at pace. Proven track record of delivering category growth and cost savings. Competencies: Excellent numeracy skills Competent IT skills (Excel, Word, power point). Understanding of product technical requirements. Strong presentation skills. Effective time management. Working Hours - 40 hours per week The above list is not exhaustive of all duties and responsibilities. INDEXECINDUS
Who you'll be working with: At Capgemini Invent we ideate and bring to life what's next for our clients. By combining strategy, technology, data science, and creative design expertise with an inventive mindset, we partner with our clients to innovate and transform their business, helping them navigate today, while plotting a course for the future. As a globally renowned technology and digital leader, we have the responsibility, the ambition, and the means to contribute to solving major societal questions that are shaping our future world. Invent for Society aims to value how social impact is part of the fabric of what we do. The Retail Industry is massively disrupted. New entrants, the explosion of media touchpoints, changing consumer expectations, digital innovation and access to data has changed the playing field for many retail companies. See what it's like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page . An overview of the role: As a global leader in strategy and transformation, Capgemini Invent provide industry-specific services and guidance to the world's leading retail companies. Over the last 5 years, Capgemini Invent have achieved continued growth and are now seeking to recruit a Vice President to support the continued expansion in the sector. Our retail business brings together skills and expertise from across the Capgemini Invent capability units and works closely with other service lines across the Group. We oversee a portfolio which covers some of the biggest names in UK retail, across the apparel, grocery, GM and QSR sub-sectors. As part of a joint sector unit with our Consumer Products business we work together where sector boundaries continue to blur with the rise of D2C and the face of traditional retail evolves. We believe in a 'sustainable by default' mindset, working closely with Capgemini Invent's centre of excellence for sustainability to challenge our thinking and that of our clients. The Work No matter the project or customer, your work will have a meaningful impact on society, businesses and lives. It's really rewarding. And it's also really varied, whether fostering our reputation within a new account, or growing and expanding our footprint within a strategic one. We help our clients to become more customer focused, to embrace the power of new technologies, data science and the digital revolution, to explore new business models, to control costs and add value for customers and to achieve their environment and sustainability commitments. We have deep expertise across the end-to-end value chain and our teams are built with people who have 'walked the shopfloor' and truly understand the challenges of our clients from both sides. As a VP in our retail sector team you will lead Capgemini's engagement with one of more of our major accounts and help to bring together the best of Capgemini's offers and bring to life what's next for your client. In doing so you will work with a diverse set of colleagues from within Invent and other parts of Capgemini, drawing from our global networks and experience. Alongside this you will be pivotal to the development and implementation of our profitable growth ambition. Collaboration and Innovation: Innovation is at the heart of our retail business. Last year we opened Cornershop, an innovation store in east London, where we are trialling new concepts, partnering with start-ups and establishing co-innovation projects with new and existing clients. We believe seeing concepts in action, learning fast and scaling quick is a necessary capability for our clients to be disruptive in the market and keep pace with customer expectations. This spirit of rapid innovation transcends all our retail projects, be it the use of data science to prove complex supply chain hypotheses, building agility into core ERP landscapes or seeking new ways for retailers to engage with their customers. Why this role? Working with the Consumer Products, Retail and Distribution Sector Head you'll become part of a team that develops next generation solutions to transform retail companies. As a Vice President, you will take a leadership role in the Capgemini Invent retail business. You will be responsible for leading the growth of our Retail sector. You'll develop our client relationships and also oversee key transformation programmes for clients. You'll represent Capgemini Invent and develop relationships with wider Consumer Products and Retail teams and our service lines both within the UK and globally. You'll help set the direction, driving forward the business, model our values and behaviours, and coach and develop junior members of the team. Key expectations from this role include: Developing and executing an effective go-to-market strategy for our retail business that will position it for significant growth Working with the Head of Consumer Products and Retail for Capgemini Invent to ensure the coherence of all our offerings Building a proposition area and supporting team in one of our retail growth areas: commercial/trading (incl. category management or Buying & Merchandising) or store/omnichannel operations Capitalising on relationships already developed with Retail clients as well as developing new ones. Identifying and building a strong network of contacts at clients, those responsible for consulting/advisory programmes, and extending our relationships, ensuring they become key clients of Capgemini Invent. Leading/coordinating Capgemini Invent sales efforts into retail clients, with a personal business development target of c. £4m per annum. Lead a specific retail Account(s) Externally in the market, you'll bring the presence and gravitas to initiate, manage and maintain board / senior management relationships. To understand and scope out their challenges and potential solutions and to both sell & deliver top-tier consulting and technology enabled business transformation work. Why you? You would ideally have the following experience and personal attributes: A proven track record in consulting new business development/account management in tier 1 retail companies across the full sales lifecycle. Currently working in a major Consulting firm, and/or in industry but having a Consulting background. Strong management consulting experience with proven sales and delivery success in Retail Organisations. Extensive knowledge of the retail market with e xcellent existing relationships with senior executives of tier 1 retail companies. Experience in digital transformation A clear and proven area of specialism in one of our core growth areas: Commercial/Trading covering one or more of category strategy, category management, buying & merchandising, insight-driven commercial operations, pricing & promotions management Store/omnichannel operations covering topics such as the balance of optimisation/productivity and service, scaling future store concepts, future store workforce, etc. A clear and proven sub-sector specialism/passion in either Grocery, GM or Apparel Experience of proposition building and delivery with p roven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. Diversity: Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs. Learning and development: There's an endless amount to learn at Capgemini, and an endless number of ways to do so. So, you'll also have unique training opportunities to take advantage of. Some of our consultants even have the chance to go to Les Fontaine (near Paris, France), where we host a conference. Outside of dedicated training, everyone makes time to help and support one another - collaboration is encouraged across all of our teams. Work/Life Harmony: We understand that everyone has varied lives and we want you to have a great work-life balance. So, where possible, our Work Life Harmony policy will help you to work flexibly and juggle your work and home life. CSR: We're also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we're working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone's access to a digital world. It's something we're really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for an 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a team that does the right thing. Whilst you will have London as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice. ..... click apply for full job details
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Who you'll be working with: At Capgemini Invent we ideate and bring to life what's next for our clients. By combining strategy, technology, data science, and creative design expertise with an inventive mindset, we partner with our clients to innovate and transform their business, helping them navigate today, while plotting a course for the future. As a globally renowned technology and digital leader, we have the responsibility, the ambition, and the means to contribute to solving major societal questions that are shaping our future world. Invent for Society aims to value how social impact is part of the fabric of what we do. The Retail Industry is massively disrupted. New entrants, the explosion of media touchpoints, changing consumer expectations, digital innovation and access to data has changed the playing field for many retail companies. See what it's like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page . An overview of the role: As a global leader in strategy and transformation, Capgemini Invent provide industry-specific services and guidance to the world's leading retail companies. Over the last 5 years, Capgemini Invent have achieved continued growth and are now seeking to recruit a Vice President to support the continued expansion in the sector. Our retail business brings together skills and expertise from across the Capgemini Invent capability units and works closely with other service lines across the Group. We oversee a portfolio which covers some of the biggest names in UK retail, across the apparel, grocery, GM and QSR sub-sectors. As part of a joint sector unit with our Consumer Products business we work together where sector boundaries continue to blur with the rise of D2C and the face of traditional retail evolves. We believe in a 'sustainable by default' mindset, working closely with Capgemini Invent's centre of excellence for sustainability to challenge our thinking and that of our clients. The Work No matter the project or customer, your work will have a meaningful impact on society, businesses and lives. It's really rewarding. And it's also really varied, whether fostering our reputation within a new account, or growing and expanding our footprint within a strategic one. We help our clients to become more customer focused, to embrace the power of new technologies, data science and the digital revolution, to explore new business models, to control costs and add value for customers and to achieve their environment and sustainability commitments. We have deep expertise across the end-to-end value chain and our teams are built with people who have 'walked the shopfloor' and truly understand the challenges of our clients from both sides. As a VP in our retail sector team you will lead Capgemini's engagement with one of more of our major accounts and help to bring together the best of Capgemini's offers and bring to life what's next for your client. In doing so you will work with a diverse set of colleagues from within Invent and other parts of Capgemini, drawing from our global networks and experience. Alongside this you will be pivotal to the development and implementation of our profitable growth ambition. Collaboration and Innovation: Innovation is at the heart of our retail business. Last year we opened Cornershop, an innovation store in east London, where we are trialling new concepts, partnering with start-ups and establishing co-innovation projects with new and existing clients. We believe seeing concepts in action, learning fast and scaling quick is a necessary capability for our clients to be disruptive in the market and keep pace with customer expectations. This spirit of rapid innovation transcends all our retail projects, be it the use of data science to prove complex supply chain hypotheses, building agility into core ERP landscapes or seeking new ways for retailers to engage with their customers. Why this role? Working with the Consumer Products, Retail and Distribution Sector Head you'll become part of a team that develops next generation solutions to transform retail companies. As a Vice President, you will take a leadership role in the Capgemini Invent retail business. You will be responsible for leading the growth of our Retail sector. You'll develop our client relationships and also oversee key transformation programmes for clients. You'll represent Capgemini Invent and develop relationships with wider Consumer Products and Retail teams and our service lines both within the UK and globally. You'll help set the direction, driving forward the business, model our values and behaviours, and coach and develop junior members of the team. Key expectations from this role include: Developing and executing an effective go-to-market strategy for our retail business that will position it for significant growth Working with the Head of Consumer Products and Retail for Capgemini Invent to ensure the coherence of all our offerings Building a proposition area and supporting team in one of our retail growth areas: commercial/trading (incl. category management or Buying & Merchandising) or store/omnichannel operations Capitalising on relationships already developed with Retail clients as well as developing new ones. Identifying and building a strong network of contacts at clients, those responsible for consulting/advisory programmes, and extending our relationships, ensuring they become key clients of Capgemini Invent. Leading/coordinating Capgemini Invent sales efforts into retail clients, with a personal business development target of c. £4m per annum. Lead a specific retail Account(s) Externally in the market, you'll bring the presence and gravitas to initiate, manage and maintain board / senior management relationships. To understand and scope out their challenges and potential solutions and to both sell & deliver top-tier consulting and technology enabled business transformation work. Why you? You would ideally have the following experience and personal attributes: A proven track record in consulting new business development/account management in tier 1 retail companies across the full sales lifecycle. Currently working in a major Consulting firm, and/or in industry but having a Consulting background. Strong management consulting experience with proven sales and delivery success in Retail Organisations. Extensive knowledge of the retail market with e xcellent existing relationships with senior executives of tier 1 retail companies. Experience in digital transformation A clear and proven area of specialism in one of our core growth areas: Commercial/Trading covering one or more of category strategy, category management, buying & merchandising, insight-driven commercial operations, pricing & promotions management Store/omnichannel operations covering topics such as the balance of optimisation/productivity and service, scaling future store concepts, future store workforce, etc. A clear and proven sub-sector specialism/passion in either Grocery, GM or Apparel Experience of proposition building and delivery with p roven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. Diversity: Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs. Learning and development: There's an endless amount to learn at Capgemini, and an endless number of ways to do so. So, you'll also have unique training opportunities to take advantage of. Some of our consultants even have the chance to go to Les Fontaine (near Paris, France), where we host a conference. Outside of dedicated training, everyone makes time to help and support one another - collaboration is encouraged across all of our teams. Work/Life Harmony: We understand that everyone has varied lives and we want you to have a great work-life balance. So, where possible, our Work Life Harmony policy will help you to work flexibly and juggle your work and home life. CSR: We're also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we're working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone's access to a digital world. It's something we're really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for an 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a team that does the right thing. Whilst you will have London as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice. ..... click apply for full job details
Role Title Procurement Manager Location Marble Arch London Division Finance Reporting to Head of Procurement The Team This is a great opportunity to join our ambitious and successful Procurement Team at an exciting time for British Land. Over the last 6 years we have been working closely with our stakeholders and suppliers to establish a Procurement centre of expertise to support our British Land colleagues. Over this time we have gone from strength to strength and much of this success has been due to the skills, experience and flexibility of our Procurement professionals. Our Procurement Charter is: 'To work in partnership with the business to optimise the cost and quality of third-party services by providing highly commercial first-class procurement advisory services, professionalising initial sourcing decisions and ongoing vendor/demand management'. The Role This role is responsible for undertaking procurement sourcing projects on behalf of the site based and head office teams in line with the procurement pipeline plan. You will ensure that Procurement support is aligned to the structure, objectives, and culture of the function, becoming an enabler to their business plans, objectives and deliverables. You will be responsible for leading and sharing procurement best practice within your customer groups and continue the ongoing delivery of the procurement strategy. We expect all team members to be flexible often working on a wide range of categories across multiple assets. Our third-party expenditure exceeds £850m annually across Facilities Management, Property (Construction), Professional Services and Corporate/Indirect so there is plenty of opportunity to deliver added value and innovation. If you like working in a dynamic fast pace environment this is one for you. You will be working closely with key head office stakeholders and field-based teams to overcome operational challenges whilst juggling planning and delivery activities. You will collaborate with key stakeholders proactively, identifying areas where Procurement can add measurable value, and lead solutions to support strategic goals for improving organisational effectiveness and efficiency. You will be a key contributor participating in regional cross functional team working to support the creation of specifications and service level expectation schedules. These critical inputs will enable the procurement process to deliver the best possible goods and services arrangements for our customers. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the following: Ensure that the customer requirements are met, and that best value is delivered through integrated procurement best practice processes. Develop professional working relationships with key stakeholders from across the business to fully understand their objectives, performance issues, challenges and opportunities for each spend category. Develop and drive strategic category approaches for each service line ensuring that routes to market are defined and that spend is measured and reported on an ongoing basis. Advise key stakeholders to ensure the collaborative delivery of business benefits through innovative approaches to procurement. Support the company's Supplier Code of Conduct by working to identify and deliver sustainable outcomes. Lead the supplier engagement and sourcing activities from sourcing, tender analysis and negotiation and ongoing commercial supplier performance and life cycle management. Implement best in class procurement disciplines and support the continuous development and improvement of these activities within the procurement team and across the business. Manage ethical supplier negotiations and ensure value for money deals are obtained in a professional manner that ensure suppliers are dedicated to high service levels and are committed to contributing to British Land's strategic delivery. Actively promote and monitor the use of British Land's Risk Framework including procurement policies, processes and templates and Supplier Code of Conduct. Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to shape Procurement Plans. Attend operational and planning meetings and visiting regional sites as required to better understand site specific requirements and provide proactive procurement advice and support. Support and champion risk management in the relevant business area, ensuring risk is understood and mitigated to protect both the business and its customers. Manage high level supplier performance through the development of KPI dashboards Develop and deliver a category/engagement plan to optimise scale sourcing activities in the short/medium and longer term. Drive supplier efficiency through smarter working and innovation Contribute positively to the professionalism and credibility of the function to increase engagement on high value activities. Demonstrate our company values in everything that you do Requirements As we are a small team, we are looking for a Procurement Manager who has demonstratable experience working across a broad range of both direct and indirect categories. You will be able to demonstrate strong commercial understanding of the property market and service charge environment and be aware of the current trends for optimising best value. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, complimented with a strong track record of negotiation and influencing skills. Engagement, tenacity and relationship building skills will be important if you are to be successful. You will have experience across a number of commercial organisations and will have a track record of delivering successful sustainable outcomes in the most challenging of environments. You will be a self-starter who can work independently whilst being responsive to positive challenge and guidance. CIPS qualified Exposure to a variety of sectors/industries/environments Category experience in both Direct and Indirect categories Strong commercial, sourcing, category management and skilled negotiator Ability to drive and implement change and respond rapidly to the changing needs of the business Able to build and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders Customer Service focussed Strong data interrogation and analytical skills Ability to work to tight deadlines to ensure business continuity Excellent communication skills with strong written and presentation skills Supplier and Risk Management experience Experience of working in multi-location, multi-stakeholder environment is essential Proven experience of sourcing complex and multi-location contracts Previous exposure to working in a retail or service charge environment (desirable, but not essential). Understanding of how to drive corporate sustainability targets through supply chains. Strong team player Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. ..... click apply for full job details
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Role Title Procurement Manager Location Marble Arch London Division Finance Reporting to Head of Procurement The Team This is a great opportunity to join our ambitious and successful Procurement Team at an exciting time for British Land. Over the last 6 years we have been working closely with our stakeholders and suppliers to establish a Procurement centre of expertise to support our British Land colleagues. Over this time we have gone from strength to strength and much of this success has been due to the skills, experience and flexibility of our Procurement professionals. Our Procurement Charter is: 'To work in partnership with the business to optimise the cost and quality of third-party services by providing highly commercial first-class procurement advisory services, professionalising initial sourcing decisions and ongoing vendor/demand management'. The Role This role is responsible for undertaking procurement sourcing projects on behalf of the site based and head office teams in line with the procurement pipeline plan. You will ensure that Procurement support is aligned to the structure, objectives, and culture of the function, becoming an enabler to their business plans, objectives and deliverables. You will be responsible for leading and sharing procurement best practice within your customer groups and continue the ongoing delivery of the procurement strategy. We expect all team members to be flexible often working on a wide range of categories across multiple assets. Our third-party expenditure exceeds £850m annually across Facilities Management, Property (Construction), Professional Services and Corporate/Indirect so there is plenty of opportunity to deliver added value and innovation. If you like working in a dynamic fast pace environment this is one for you. You will be working closely with key head office stakeholders and field-based teams to overcome operational challenges whilst juggling planning and delivery activities. You will collaborate with key stakeholders proactively, identifying areas where Procurement can add measurable value, and lead solutions to support strategic goals for improving organisational effectiveness and efficiency. You will be a key contributor participating in regional cross functional team working to support the creation of specifications and service level expectation schedules. These critical inputs will enable the procurement process to deliver the best possible goods and services arrangements for our customers. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the following: Ensure that the customer requirements are met, and that best value is delivered through integrated procurement best practice processes. Develop professional working relationships with key stakeholders from across the business to fully understand their objectives, performance issues, challenges and opportunities for each spend category. Develop and drive strategic category approaches for each service line ensuring that routes to market are defined and that spend is measured and reported on an ongoing basis. Advise key stakeholders to ensure the collaborative delivery of business benefits through innovative approaches to procurement. Support the company's Supplier Code of Conduct by working to identify and deliver sustainable outcomes. Lead the supplier engagement and sourcing activities from sourcing, tender analysis and negotiation and ongoing commercial supplier performance and life cycle management. Implement best in class procurement disciplines and support the continuous development and improvement of these activities within the procurement team and across the business. Manage ethical supplier negotiations and ensure value for money deals are obtained in a professional manner that ensure suppliers are dedicated to high service levels and are committed to contributing to British Land's strategic delivery. Actively promote and monitor the use of British Land's Risk Framework including procurement policies, processes and templates and Supplier Code of Conduct. Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to shape Procurement Plans. Attend operational and planning meetings and visiting regional sites as required to better understand site specific requirements and provide proactive procurement advice and support. Support and champion risk management in the relevant business area, ensuring risk is understood and mitigated to protect both the business and its customers. Manage high level supplier performance through the development of KPI dashboards Develop and deliver a category/engagement plan to optimise scale sourcing activities in the short/medium and longer term. Drive supplier efficiency through smarter working and innovation Contribute positively to the professionalism and credibility of the function to increase engagement on high value activities. Demonstrate our company values in everything that you do Requirements As we are a small team, we are looking for a Procurement Manager who has demonstratable experience working across a broad range of both direct and indirect categories. You will be able to demonstrate strong commercial understanding of the property market and service charge environment and be aware of the current trends for optimising best value. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, complimented with a strong track record of negotiation and influencing skills. Engagement, tenacity and relationship building skills will be important if you are to be successful. You will have experience across a number of commercial organisations and will have a track record of delivering successful sustainable outcomes in the most challenging of environments. You will be a self-starter who can work independently whilst being responsive to positive challenge and guidance. CIPS qualified Exposure to a variety of sectors/industries/environments Category experience in both Direct and Indirect categories Strong commercial, sourcing, category management and skilled negotiator Ability to drive and implement change and respond rapidly to the changing needs of the business Able to build and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders Customer Service focussed Strong data interrogation and analytical skills Ability to work to tight deadlines to ensure business continuity Excellent communication skills with strong written and presentation skills Supplier and Risk Management experience Experience of working in multi-location, multi-stakeholder environment is essential Proven experience of sourcing complex and multi-location contracts Previous exposure to working in a retail or service charge environment (desirable, but not essential). Understanding of how to drive corporate sustainability targets through supply chains. Strong team player Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. ..... click apply for full job details