Portfolio Director for Oracle Enterprise Applications Company Description Version 1's market leading Enterprise Applications Practice specialises in Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Payroll Solutions with over 650 Oracle Specialists across the UK, Ireland, US, Australia, India and Slovenia. We deliver consulting and managed services to transform and optimise ways of working for more than 230 customers through the provision of specialist knowledge right across the Oracle product stack - Oracle Fusion Cloud for ERP, HCM and EPM, eBusiness Suite, JDEdwards, Peoplesoft and Hyperion, not to mention extensive expertise in Analytics, Infrastructure, and Integration. We have grown both organically and through acquisition, with our most recent acquisition of EPM and Analytics experts Qubix bringing 170 specialists to our team. Our Oracle Fusion Cloud team has grown significantly over the past 3 years powered by recent business wins including Galliford Try, Bank of England, An Post, Inizio Health, Birmingham City Council, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and QBE Insurance. We have an exciting growth strategy that will see further rapid growth and opportunity to drive value for our customers into 2024 and beyond. Number 1 - Best place to work in Ireland 4th Best Large Workplace in the Tech in the UK 10th place in Glassdoor's Top 50 UK companies UK & Ireland's premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications Consulting, implementation, and support services 3200+ strong, €347m/£302m revenue business ERP Partner of the Year Job Description The Portfolio Director role within the Enterprise Applications practice will help lead a teams within the practice of over 600 consultants to deliver a portfolio of c £/€10m project services in the Private sector. Reporting to the Head of Private Sector in Enterprise Applications, you will lead a team of senior colleagues across the delivery and commercial roles. This is a senior role in Version 1, with opportunity for the right individual to further progress into senior practice leadership roles across Version 1. In this role you will have full ownership for the P&L of the portfolio and as such, you will likely have held portfolio or programme management roles in the past with responsibility for budgets in the region of £/€500k to £/€5m, or beyond. You will have experience in delivering Customer First outcomes and will understand the challenges in delivering transformational change involving Finance and HR systems . Skills such as the ability to inspire and drive teams, commercial acumen, ability to ask tough questions, curiosity and willingness to learn are regarded as more important in this role than a deep understanding of Oracle ERP, EPM or HCM. Oracle experience is NOT mandatory for this role. The role will suit experienced Portfolio Directors who have worked in Finance and\or HR transformation projects, with Oracle or other technologies such as SAP, Workday, Sage, etc. You will be seen as central in the shaping and delivery of key proposals and will be recognised by customers and colleagues as a leader who can bring together the right group of people to deliver the right solution. Qualifications You will have experience in leading a team, in managing and growing a portfolio of projects/customers and you will be passionate about defining and developing solutions which meet customer challenges and understand the commercial balance required to deliver these solutions between top and bottom-line growth. You'll enjoy customer engagement and be comfortable with balancing multiple competing demands whilst leading and developing a diverse and highly talented team and promoting and inspiring our core values right across the delivery team. Role Requirements: The role will be divided across three areas of responsibility - Customer Delivery, Commercial Growth and People Leadership. Customer Delivery You will have full accountability for the delivery of end-to-end Customer engagements ensuring our customer is at the heart of everything we do, we understand their ways of working and that we deliver successfully for them. You will likely spend a considerable amount of time engaged in Customer forums (e.g., Steering Groups etc) and travel to Customer sites from time to time. Commercial Growth You will work closely with Commercial colleagues to build and support compelling proposals and customer offerings which will enable and support our continued growth ambition for the practice and deliver profitable outcomes. You'll have your own P&L and be accountable for that. People Leadership You will help lead a team of diverse professionals across our ERP, EPM and HCM teams located across the UK, Ireland and India in the Private Sector. You will ensure that we continue to have world class levels of engagement and that we are ensuring that our teams deliver excellently through the use of our methodologies and accelerators and are suitably skilled and informed in line with the continuously changing nature of Oracle Fusion Cloud products. Additional Information Why Version 1? Share in our Success through our Quarterly performance related Profit Share & an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success Scheme. Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review. Financial benefits including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice Ways of working now with remote & hybrid working options but there is always as a good excuse to get together too. Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Ways Wellbeing activities: an innovative Well Tech Scheme, MyGym Discounts, Octopus Car Lease (electric UK only), Yoga, sponsored marathon, and local team sports Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ' Call-Out' platform where performance is called out and recognised Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. PLUS, many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more. Additional Information: This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK. This is a full-time permanent role with some occasional client site travel. Location: This role can be delivered in a hybrid nature from one of these offices Dublin, Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, or London. Permanent applications ideally. Must have work permit due to timeframes. Suzanne Whelan, Talent Acquisition Manager UK & Ireland We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Version 1 Careers Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!
May 14, 2024
Full time
Portfolio Director for Oracle Enterprise Applications Company Description Version 1's market leading Enterprise Applications Practice specialises in Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Payroll Solutions with over 650 Oracle Specialists across the UK, Ireland, US, Australia, India and Slovenia. We deliver consulting and managed services to transform and optimise ways of working for more than 230 customers through the provision of specialist knowledge right across the Oracle product stack - Oracle Fusion Cloud for ERP, HCM and EPM, eBusiness Suite, JDEdwards, Peoplesoft and Hyperion, not to mention extensive expertise in Analytics, Infrastructure, and Integration. We have grown both organically and through acquisition, with our most recent acquisition of EPM and Analytics experts Qubix bringing 170 specialists to our team. Our Oracle Fusion Cloud team has grown significantly over the past 3 years powered by recent business wins including Galliford Try, Bank of England, An Post, Inizio Health, Birmingham City Council, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and QBE Insurance. We have an exciting growth strategy that will see further rapid growth and opportunity to drive value for our customers into 2024 and beyond. Number 1 - Best place to work in Ireland 4th Best Large Workplace in the Tech in the UK 10th place in Glassdoor's Top 50 UK companies UK & Ireland's premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications Consulting, implementation, and support services 3200+ strong, €347m/£302m revenue business ERP Partner of the Year Job Description The Portfolio Director role within the Enterprise Applications practice will help lead a teams within the practice of over 600 consultants to deliver a portfolio of c £/€10m project services in the Private sector. Reporting to the Head of Private Sector in Enterprise Applications, you will lead a team of senior colleagues across the delivery and commercial roles. This is a senior role in Version 1, with opportunity for the right individual to further progress into senior practice leadership roles across Version 1. In this role you will have full ownership for the P&L of the portfolio and as such, you will likely have held portfolio or programme management roles in the past with responsibility for budgets in the region of £/€500k to £/€5m, or beyond. You will have experience in delivering Customer First outcomes and will understand the challenges in delivering transformational change involving Finance and HR systems . Skills such as the ability to inspire and drive teams, commercial acumen, ability to ask tough questions, curiosity and willingness to learn are regarded as more important in this role than a deep understanding of Oracle ERP, EPM or HCM. Oracle experience is NOT mandatory for this role. The role will suit experienced Portfolio Directors who have worked in Finance and\or HR transformation projects, with Oracle or other technologies such as SAP, Workday, Sage, etc. You will be seen as central in the shaping and delivery of key proposals and will be recognised by customers and colleagues as a leader who can bring together the right group of people to deliver the right solution. Qualifications You will have experience in leading a team, in managing and growing a portfolio of projects/customers and you will be passionate about defining and developing solutions which meet customer challenges and understand the commercial balance required to deliver these solutions between top and bottom-line growth. You'll enjoy customer engagement and be comfortable with balancing multiple competing demands whilst leading and developing a diverse and highly talented team and promoting and inspiring our core values right across the delivery team. Role Requirements: The role will be divided across three areas of responsibility - Customer Delivery, Commercial Growth and People Leadership. Customer Delivery You will have full accountability for the delivery of end-to-end Customer engagements ensuring our customer is at the heart of everything we do, we understand their ways of working and that we deliver successfully for them. You will likely spend a considerable amount of time engaged in Customer forums (e.g., Steering Groups etc) and travel to Customer sites from time to time. Commercial Growth You will work closely with Commercial colleagues to build and support compelling proposals and customer offerings which will enable and support our continued growth ambition for the practice and deliver profitable outcomes. You'll have your own P&L and be accountable for that. People Leadership You will help lead a team of diverse professionals across our ERP, EPM and HCM teams located across the UK, Ireland and India in the Private Sector. You will ensure that we continue to have world class levels of engagement and that we are ensuring that our teams deliver excellently through the use of our methodologies and accelerators and are suitably skilled and informed in line with the continuously changing nature of Oracle Fusion Cloud products. Additional Information Why Version 1? Share in our Success through our Quarterly performance related Profit Share & an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success Scheme. Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review. Financial benefits including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice Ways of working now with remote & hybrid working options but there is always as a good excuse to get together too. Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Ways Wellbeing activities: an innovative Well Tech Scheme, MyGym Discounts, Octopus Car Lease (electric UK only), Yoga, sponsored marathon, and local team sports Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ' Call-Out' platform where performance is called out and recognised Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. PLUS, many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more. Additional Information: This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK. This is a full-time permanent role with some occasional client site travel. Location: This role can be delivered in a hybrid nature from one of these offices Dublin, Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, or London. Permanent applications ideally. Must have work permit due to timeframes. Suzanne Whelan, Talent Acquisition Manager UK & Ireland We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Version 1 Careers Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!
What is a supply chain consultant and how to become one Updated April 25, 2024 7 min read A supply chain consultant advises companies to improve their supply chain management processes. They identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs. Supply chain consultants may also assist with implementing new technology, developing relationships with suppliers, and improving logistics. They work across various industries and provide expertise in areas such as procurement, inventory management, and distribution. A supply chain consultant aims to help companies operate more effectively while maximizing profits. How long does it takes to become a supply chain consultant? It typically takes 6-8 years to become a supply chain consultant: Years 1-4: Obtaining a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as business, logistics, or supply chain management. Years 5-6: Accumulating the necessary work experience in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. Years 7-8: Participating in on-the-job training to learn specific consulting skills and knowledge. Potential for growth and advancement in the field Cons Long hours and high workload Tight deadlines and fast-paced work environment Difficulty in maintaining work consistency due to project-based nature of work High competition with other consultants and firms Challenging communication with clients and stakeholders How to become a supply chain consultant in 6 steps: Step 1: Explore Education Step 2: Develop Skills Step 3: Complete Relevant Training Step 4: Research Duties Step 5: Prepare Your Resume Step 6: Apply For Jobs Supply Chain Consultant career paths Supply chain consultants often move into roles like purchasing manager, supply chain manager, and senior manager-supply chain manager. They also transition into operations manager, vice president, and supply chain vice president roles. Some become consultants, production managers, material managers, and materials directors. Some supply chain consultants move into sales management roles, while others become logistics managers, supply chain logistics managers, and global logistics managers. They can also become senior buyer, director of purchasing, and director of strategic sourcing. Functional Consultant Avg Salary $85,317 Supply Chain Specialist Avg Salary $71,414 Supply Chain Analyst Avg Salary $67,450 Business Analyst Avg Salary $74,431 Procurement Consultant Avg Salary $81,254 Procurement Agent Avg Salary $72,384 Production Planner Avg Salary $60,390 Demand Planner Avg Salary $82,287 Master Production Scheduler Avg Salary $77,455 Master Scheduler Avg Salary $77,733 Show More Supply Chain Consultant 9 years Supply Chain Project Manager Avg Salary $95,298 Procurement Agent Avg Salary $72,384 Logistics Manager Avg Salary $74,702 Senior Buyer Avg Salary $79,848 Supply Chain Manager Avg Salary $100,414 Operations Manager Avg Salary $76,894 Project Manager Avg Salary $91,578 Purchasing Manager Avg Salary $98,118 Material Manager Avg Salary $96,125 Consultant Avg Salary $78,912 Show More Share Embed On Your Website Key steps to become a supply chain consultant Explore supply chain consultant education requirements The educational requirements for a supply chain consultant typically include a bachelor's degree, with approximately 67% of professionals holding this level of education. Common majors include Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Management, and Mechanical Engineering. According to Jason Hewitt Ph.D. , Lecturer at Pennsylvania State University - Behrend, "Building a career means taking a series of better and better positions as you gain experience in your field." Supply chain consultants may also pursue certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional, Six Sigma Green Belt, and Certified Product Safety Manager. In the next five years, technology is expected to have a significant impact on the field, with large organizations investing in data mining efforts and smaller companies utilizing cloud computing applications to remain competitive. Adrian Tan , Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator at Pennsylvania State University - New Kensington, predicts that governments and verification or certification organizations may also invest in blockchain technologies for reliable tracking of goods. Bachelor's 70.8 % Master's 22.2 % Associate 4.6 % Start to develop specific supply chain consultant skills A supply chain consultant needs to have skills such as process improvement, strategy, sap, supply chain planning, lean six sigma, erp, wms, and inventory management. They must be able to design and test processes to implement new modules, propose improvements and standardization possibilities, and provide strategic consultation for the development and implementation of new charge processes. They must also be able to manage various projects, extract material master data, and create training materials and business processes documentation. Skills Percentages Supply Chain 21.60% Logistics 7.33% Supply Chain Planning 7.10% Project Management 6.37% Order Management 6.03% Show more Complete relevant supply chain consultant training and internships Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New supply chain consultants learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a supply chain consultant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real supply chain consultant resumes. Research supply chain consultant duties and responsibilities A supply chain consultant's responsibilities include designing and testing processes to implement new systems, proposing innovative improvements, providing support for ongoing projects, and contributing to a well-regarded industrial supply chain strategy practice. They also provide strategic consultation, develop training materials, and assist with writing RFPs and price comparisons. Other responsibilities include managing supply chain process improvement and technology integration projects, creating value stream maps, and providing one-to-one support after go-live. They also conduct business process design workshops, provide sound business intelligence, and perform functional and system integration testing. Manage any procurement activities including RFP s Manage production and warehouse teams ensuring DOD policies and corporate rules and regulations compliance while exceeding government nuclear facility audit standards. Consult clients on efficient use of their ERP and SCM methods to effectively plan all the resources in the business enterprise. Assist transition from existing legacy ERP applications to PeopleSoft by investigating and troubleshooting errors. Prepare your supply chain consultant resume When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your supply chain consultant resume. You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a supply chain consultant resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick. Choose From 10+ Customizable Supply Chain Consultant Resume templates Build a professional Supply Chain Consultant resume in minutes. Browse through our resume examples to identify the best way to word your resume. Now it's time to start searching for a supply chain consultant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search: Browse job boards for relevant postings Consult your professional network Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly Share your story for a free salary report. The average Supply Chain Consultant salary in the United States is $88,400 per year or $43 per hour. Supply chain consultant salaries range between $69,000 and $112,000 per year. How do supply chain consultants rate their job? - /5 Write A Review 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star Supply Chain Consultant reviews A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2020 Pros its a challenging work. you need lot of potential to be materials manager. A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2019 Pros I am continuously working to develop my the communication and computer skills necessary listed in the job description job description. My formal education which is bachelors degree in philosophy and a minor in economics. I am currently furthering my education in the area of computer science. Cons I am working to improve my area of concern which is having limitations when managing employees. Working as a Supply Chain Consultant? Share your experience anonymously. Overall Rating Work/Life balance Pros of working as a Supply Chain Consultant Cons of working as a Supply Chain Consultant . click apply for full job details
May 14, 2024
Full time
What is a supply chain consultant and how to become one Updated April 25, 2024 7 min read A supply chain consultant advises companies to improve their supply chain management processes. They identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs. Supply chain consultants may also assist with implementing new technology, developing relationships with suppliers, and improving logistics. They work across various industries and provide expertise in areas such as procurement, inventory management, and distribution. A supply chain consultant aims to help companies operate more effectively while maximizing profits. How long does it takes to become a supply chain consultant? It typically takes 6-8 years to become a supply chain consultant: Years 1-4: Obtaining a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as business, logistics, or supply chain management. Years 5-6: Accumulating the necessary work experience in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. Years 7-8: Participating in on-the-job training to learn specific consulting skills and knowledge. Potential for growth and advancement in the field Cons Long hours and high workload Tight deadlines and fast-paced work environment Difficulty in maintaining work consistency due to project-based nature of work High competition with other consultants and firms Challenging communication with clients and stakeholders How to become a supply chain consultant in 6 steps: Step 1: Explore Education Step 2: Develop Skills Step 3: Complete Relevant Training Step 4: Research Duties Step 5: Prepare Your Resume Step 6: Apply For Jobs Supply Chain Consultant career paths Supply chain consultants often move into roles like purchasing manager, supply chain manager, and senior manager-supply chain manager. They also transition into operations manager, vice president, and supply chain vice president roles. Some become consultants, production managers, material managers, and materials directors. Some supply chain consultants move into sales management roles, while others become logistics managers, supply chain logistics managers, and global logistics managers. They can also become senior buyer, director of purchasing, and director of strategic sourcing. Functional Consultant Avg Salary $85,317 Supply Chain Specialist Avg Salary $71,414 Supply Chain Analyst Avg Salary $67,450 Business Analyst Avg Salary $74,431 Procurement Consultant Avg Salary $81,254 Procurement Agent Avg Salary $72,384 Production Planner Avg Salary $60,390 Demand Planner Avg Salary $82,287 Master Production Scheduler Avg Salary $77,455 Master Scheduler Avg Salary $77,733 Show More Supply Chain Consultant 9 years Supply Chain Project Manager Avg Salary $95,298 Procurement Agent Avg Salary $72,384 Logistics Manager Avg Salary $74,702 Senior Buyer Avg Salary $79,848 Supply Chain Manager Avg Salary $100,414 Operations Manager Avg Salary $76,894 Project Manager Avg Salary $91,578 Purchasing Manager Avg Salary $98,118 Material Manager Avg Salary $96,125 Consultant Avg Salary $78,912 Show More Share Embed On Your Website Key steps to become a supply chain consultant Explore supply chain consultant education requirements The educational requirements for a supply chain consultant typically include a bachelor's degree, with approximately 67% of professionals holding this level of education. Common majors include Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Management, and Mechanical Engineering. According to Jason Hewitt Ph.D. , Lecturer at Pennsylvania State University - Behrend, "Building a career means taking a series of better and better positions as you gain experience in your field." Supply chain consultants may also pursue certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional, Six Sigma Green Belt, and Certified Product Safety Manager. In the next five years, technology is expected to have a significant impact on the field, with large organizations investing in data mining efforts and smaller companies utilizing cloud computing applications to remain competitive. Adrian Tan , Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator at Pennsylvania State University - New Kensington, predicts that governments and verification or certification organizations may also invest in blockchain technologies for reliable tracking of goods. Bachelor's 70.8 % Master's 22.2 % Associate 4.6 % Start to develop specific supply chain consultant skills A supply chain consultant needs to have skills such as process improvement, strategy, sap, supply chain planning, lean six sigma, erp, wms, and inventory management. They must be able to design and test processes to implement new modules, propose improvements and standardization possibilities, and provide strategic consultation for the development and implementation of new charge processes. They must also be able to manage various projects, extract material master data, and create training materials and business processes documentation. Skills Percentages Supply Chain 21.60% Logistics 7.33% Supply Chain Planning 7.10% Project Management 6.37% Order Management 6.03% Show more Complete relevant supply chain consultant training and internships Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New supply chain consultants learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a supply chain consultant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real supply chain consultant resumes. Research supply chain consultant duties and responsibilities A supply chain consultant's responsibilities include designing and testing processes to implement new systems, proposing innovative improvements, providing support for ongoing projects, and contributing to a well-regarded industrial supply chain strategy practice. They also provide strategic consultation, develop training materials, and assist with writing RFPs and price comparisons. Other responsibilities include managing supply chain process improvement and technology integration projects, creating value stream maps, and providing one-to-one support after go-live. They also conduct business process design workshops, provide sound business intelligence, and perform functional and system integration testing. Manage any procurement activities including RFP s Manage production and warehouse teams ensuring DOD policies and corporate rules and regulations compliance while exceeding government nuclear facility audit standards. Consult clients on efficient use of their ERP and SCM methods to effectively plan all the resources in the business enterprise. Assist transition from existing legacy ERP applications to PeopleSoft by investigating and troubleshooting errors. Prepare your supply chain consultant resume When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your supply chain consultant resume. You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a supply chain consultant resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick. Choose From 10+ Customizable Supply Chain Consultant Resume templates Build a professional Supply Chain Consultant resume in minutes. Browse through our resume examples to identify the best way to word your resume. Now it's time to start searching for a supply chain consultant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search: Browse job boards for relevant postings Consult your professional network Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly Share your story for a free salary report. The average Supply Chain Consultant salary in the United States is $88,400 per year or $43 per hour. Supply chain consultant salaries range between $69,000 and $112,000 per year. How do supply chain consultants rate their job? - /5 Write A Review 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star Supply Chain Consultant reviews A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2020 Pros its a challenging work. you need lot of potential to be materials manager. A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2019 Pros I am continuously working to develop my the communication and computer skills necessary listed in the job description job description. My formal education which is bachelors degree in philosophy and a minor in economics. I am currently furthering my education in the area of computer science. Cons I am working to improve my area of concern which is having limitations when managing employees. Working as a Supply Chain Consultant? Share your experience anonymously. Overall Rating Work/Life balance Pros of working as a Supply Chain Consultant Cons of working as a Supply Chain Consultant . click apply for full job details
Cedar Recruitment are delighted to be helping source an experienced Public Sector Procurement professional, to work for an NHS organisation who provide services to the wider NHS such as collaborative procurement support, bid and tender support, supply chain improvements, and a range of specialist projects. The role will be working as a Lead Category Manager (Band 7) across the Non-Clinical Spend and the successful person will come in to work with the Specialist Category Manager and Lead Category Manager to deliver cost and efficiency savings to our customer trusts. The role holder will be efficient and capable, providing exceptional category support to our procurement specialists. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Support sourcing, procurement and contract management projects across the departments Track savings and quality improvement benefits to NHS Trusts to deliver best value to the NHS. Report data and information using presentations, charts, pivot tables using agreed formats and protocols. Support the project management of complex procurement activities from end to end including market anaylsis to contract award Develop contract renewal workplans within the Category. Co-ordinate contract compliance activities for each category project across all member Trusts to ensure long term sustainability and safe compliance. Work through the customer base to ensure that personal contact is maintained with stakeholders Undertake supplier and customer market research to support the development of Strategic sourcing strategies such as collecting and collating information regarding supplier performance. Conduct analysis to support individual procurement projects and assess impact on budgets for Trusts. Essential Experience CIPS qualification is required or you at least must be working towards it At least 3 years' experience within Category Management is required NHS or Public Sector experience is required including experience of working to PCR2015 Working knowledge of running procurement's across a wide range of categories is required You MUST be able to get into Surrey 3 days per week If you are keen to be considered for this role and have the relevant experience required then please click apply and one of the team will be in touch to discuss the role in greater detail.
May 13, 2024
Full time
Cedar Recruitment are delighted to be helping source an experienced Public Sector Procurement professional, to work for an NHS organisation who provide services to the wider NHS such as collaborative procurement support, bid and tender support, supply chain improvements, and a range of specialist projects. The role will be working as a Lead Category Manager (Band 7) across the Non-Clinical Spend and the successful person will come in to work with the Specialist Category Manager and Lead Category Manager to deliver cost and efficiency savings to our customer trusts. The role holder will be efficient and capable, providing exceptional category support to our procurement specialists. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Support sourcing, procurement and contract management projects across the departments Track savings and quality improvement benefits to NHS Trusts to deliver best value to the NHS. Report data and information using presentations, charts, pivot tables using agreed formats and protocols. Support the project management of complex procurement activities from end to end including market anaylsis to contract award Develop contract renewal workplans within the Category. Co-ordinate contract compliance activities for each category project across all member Trusts to ensure long term sustainability and safe compliance. Work through the customer base to ensure that personal contact is maintained with stakeholders Undertake supplier and customer market research to support the development of Strategic sourcing strategies such as collecting and collating information regarding supplier performance. Conduct analysis to support individual procurement projects and assess impact on budgets for Trusts. Essential Experience CIPS qualification is required or you at least must be working towards it At least 3 years' experience within Category Management is required NHS or Public Sector experience is required including experience of working to PCR2015 Working knowledge of running procurement's across a wide range of categories is required You MUST be able to get into Surrey 3 days per week If you are keen to be considered for this role and have the relevant experience required then please click apply and one of the team will be in touch to discuss the role in greater detail.
To undertake prompt, accurate and timely sales administrative support as part of a team and also specifically to support the International Sales Manager to ensure excellent service levels and opportunities for sales and brand expansion Your new role Order Processing Code and input all customer orders accurately onto our computer system and liaise with Shipping and Warehouse to ensure follow through in line with customer expectations. Check special instructions for supplier on Purchase Orders to ensure full detail is supplied and updated if required. Apply supplier contribution discounts to purchase orders as agreed by Sales Follow up and action any 'Goods In Failure' and ensure that daily deliveries are received in line with customer expectations in liaison with Technical and Warehouse, taking prompt remedial action in the event of non- delivery or inaccurate delivery. Optimise timely delivery of products using supplier delivery schedules, whilst structuring customer expectations as appropriate. Monitor the delivery schedule collating deliveries from suppliers (orders, stocks, samples etc) to minimise haulage where possible and advising sales accordingly. Collate the necessary administration for export logistics as required - regions to be confirmed. Share responsibility of Non-Conformance administration from product received through Goods In. Build strong working relationships with International Sales Managers communicating flexibly and proactively by phone and email allowing for different time zones. Create commercial opportunities from nominated customers through acting as their point of contact, developing account plans, conducting product reviews, sales budgeting, implementing promotional campaigns, handling pricing queries and complying with internal reporting requirements. Liaise with technical, who co-ordinate product labels, specifications, outer case labels, certificates with suppliers and customers (new and existing) in order to manage customer expectations. Monitor and track customer complaints to ensure effective resolution and customer satisfaction, including recompense from suppliers as appropriate. Possibly attend shows and build relationships, generate enquiries and sample products. Be the initial point of contact for all visitors, ensuring that they sign in and are dealt with promptly and courteously, in liaison with the person they are here to see. Answer the phones in line with company standards responding to queries or ensuring they reach the appropriate person to deal with them. Request all samples for customers and advise the correct parties when these will arrive Provide support to team members as appropriate to ensure timely completion of work Undertake other projects and tasks as delegated by Line Manager and in support of sales team. Suppliers & Products Ensure all product information, both existing and new is maintained uptodate (product codes, suppliers, packing specs, supplier pricelists) and distributed as appropriate. Calculate supplier agreed accruals quarterly preparing sales reports and figures for checking and sign off by line Manager. Ensure supplier pricelists are maintained up to date and accurate as negotiated by management on spreadsheets and computer system. Invoices Investigate and resolve all purchase invoice queries. What you'll need to succeed Decision making: Managing own workflows to ensure completed in line with line manager's expectations, liaising closely in case of issues. Problem solving: Finding ways around the systems to improve processes Managing customer expectations Highlighting coding issues to resolve queries Clarifying client queries and refer to management Highlighting and solving day to day order issues directly with the customer. Working on several NPD projects and product launches simultaneously, in-market launches (new customer - new country), over a time critical period. Skills Knowledge and Competencies Interpersonal Attention to detail Communication skills Conscientious Reliability Team player Methodical Technical Excellent IT skills Supply chain and exporting experience beneficial Measurement data: Accuracy of ERP computer systemInternational Sales Manager feedback Good team feedback Suggestions for improvements to systems and procedures Timely and accurate delivery of customer requirements What you'll get in return Salary to be discussed with consultant 4% pension match On-site parking Permanent position What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 13, 2024
Full time
To undertake prompt, accurate and timely sales administrative support as part of a team and also specifically to support the International Sales Manager to ensure excellent service levels and opportunities for sales and brand expansion Your new role Order Processing Code and input all customer orders accurately onto our computer system and liaise with Shipping and Warehouse to ensure follow through in line with customer expectations. Check special instructions for supplier on Purchase Orders to ensure full detail is supplied and updated if required. Apply supplier contribution discounts to purchase orders as agreed by Sales Follow up and action any 'Goods In Failure' and ensure that daily deliveries are received in line with customer expectations in liaison with Technical and Warehouse, taking prompt remedial action in the event of non- delivery or inaccurate delivery. Optimise timely delivery of products using supplier delivery schedules, whilst structuring customer expectations as appropriate. Monitor the delivery schedule collating deliveries from suppliers (orders, stocks, samples etc) to minimise haulage where possible and advising sales accordingly. Collate the necessary administration for export logistics as required - regions to be confirmed. Share responsibility of Non-Conformance administration from product received through Goods In. Build strong working relationships with International Sales Managers communicating flexibly and proactively by phone and email allowing for different time zones. Create commercial opportunities from nominated customers through acting as their point of contact, developing account plans, conducting product reviews, sales budgeting, implementing promotional campaigns, handling pricing queries and complying with internal reporting requirements. Liaise with technical, who co-ordinate product labels, specifications, outer case labels, certificates with suppliers and customers (new and existing) in order to manage customer expectations. Monitor and track customer complaints to ensure effective resolution and customer satisfaction, including recompense from suppliers as appropriate. Possibly attend shows and build relationships, generate enquiries and sample products. Be the initial point of contact for all visitors, ensuring that they sign in and are dealt with promptly and courteously, in liaison with the person they are here to see. Answer the phones in line with company standards responding to queries or ensuring they reach the appropriate person to deal with them. Request all samples for customers and advise the correct parties when these will arrive Provide support to team members as appropriate to ensure timely completion of work Undertake other projects and tasks as delegated by Line Manager and in support of sales team. Suppliers & Products Ensure all product information, both existing and new is maintained uptodate (product codes, suppliers, packing specs, supplier pricelists) and distributed as appropriate. Calculate supplier agreed accruals quarterly preparing sales reports and figures for checking and sign off by line Manager. Ensure supplier pricelists are maintained up to date and accurate as negotiated by management on spreadsheets and computer system. Invoices Investigate and resolve all purchase invoice queries. What you'll need to succeed Decision making: Managing own workflows to ensure completed in line with line manager's expectations, liaising closely in case of issues. Problem solving: Finding ways around the systems to improve processes Managing customer expectations Highlighting coding issues to resolve queries Clarifying client queries and refer to management Highlighting and solving day to day order issues directly with the customer. Working on several NPD projects and product launches simultaneously, in-market launches (new customer - new country), over a time critical period. Skills Knowledge and Competencies Interpersonal Attention to detail Communication skills Conscientious Reliability Team player Methodical Technical Excellent IT skills Supply chain and exporting experience beneficial Measurement data: Accuracy of ERP computer systemInternational Sales Manager feedback Good team feedback Suggestions for improvements to systems and procedures Timely and accurate delivery of customer requirements What you'll get in return Salary to be discussed with consultant 4% pension match On-site parking Permanent position What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Portfolio Director for Financial Services & Banking - Oracle Enterprise Applications Department: Enterprise Applications Suzanne Whelan Company Description Version 1's market leading Enterprise Applications Practice specialises in Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Payroll Solutions with over 650 Oracle Specialists across the UK, Ireland, US, Australia, India and Slovenia. We deliver consulting and managed services to transform and optimise ways of working for more than 230 customers through the provision of specialist knowledge right across the Oracle product stack - Oracle Fusion Cloud for ERP, HCM and EPM, eBusiness Suite, JDEdwards, Peoplesoft and Hyperion , not to mention extensive expertise in Analytics, Infrastructure, and Integration. We have grown both organically and through acquisition, with our most recent acquisition of EPM and Analytics experts Qubix bringing 170 specialists to our team. Our Oracle Fusion Cloud team has grown significantly over the past 3 years powered by recent business wins including Galliford Try, Bank of England, An Post, Inizio Health, Birmingham City Council, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and QBE Insurance. We have an exciting growth strategy that will see further rapid growth and opportunity to drive value for our customers into 2024 and beyond. 10 years as GPTW to work in Ireland & UK 10th place in Glassdoor's Top 50 UK companies Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications Consulting, implementation, and support services ERP Partner of the Year Job Description The Portfolio Director role within the Enterprise Applications practice will help lead a teams within the practice of over 600 consultants to deliver a portfolio of c £/€10m project services in the Private Financial Services sector. Reporting to the Head of Private Sector in Enterprise Applications, you will lead a team of senior colleagues across the delivery and commercial roles. This is a senior role in Version 1, with opportunity for the right individual to further progress into senior practice leadership roles across Version 1. In this role you will have full ownership for the P&L of the portfolio and as such, you will likely have held portfolio or programme management roles in the past with responsibility for budgets in the region of £/€500k to £/€5m , or beyond . You will have experience in delivering Customer First outcomes and will understand the challenges in delivering transformational change involving Finance and HR systems . Skills such as the ability to inspire and drive teams, commercial acumen, ability to ask tough questions, curiosity and willingness to learn are regarded as more important in this role than a deep understanding of Oracle ERP, EPM or HCM. Oracle experience is NOT mandatory for this role. The role will suit experienced Portfolio Directors who have worked in Finance and\or HR transformation projects, with Oracle or other technologies such as SAP, Workday, Sage, etc. You will be seen as central in the shaping and delivery of key proposals and will be recognised by customers and colleagues as a leader who can bring together the right group of people to deliver the right solution. Qualifications You will have experience in leading a team, in managing and growing a portfolio of projects/customers and you will be passionate about defining and developing solutions which meet customer challenges and understand the commercial balance required to deliver these solutions between top and bottom-line growth. You'll enjoy customer engagement and be comfortable with balancing multiple competing demands whilst leading and developing a diverse and highly talented team and promoting and inspiring our core values right across the delivery team. Role Requirements: The role will be divided across three areas of responsibility - Customer Delivery, Commercial Growth and People Leadership. Customer Delivery You will have full accountability for the delivery of end-to-end Customer engagements ensuring our customer is at the heart of everything we do, we understand their ways of working and that we deliver successfully for them. You will likely spend a considerable amount of time engaged in Customer forums (e.g., Steering Groups etc) and travel to Customer sites from time to time. Commercial Growth You will work closely with Commercial colleagues to build and support compelling proposals and customer offerings which will enable and support our continued growth ambition for the practice and deliver profitable outcomes. You'll have your own P&L and be accountable for that. You will help lead a team of diverse professionals across our ERP, EPM and HCM teams located across the UK, Ireland and India in the Financial services & Banking area . You will ensure that we continue to have world class levels of engagement and that we are ensuring that our teams deliver excellently through the use of our methodologies and accelerators and are suitably skilled and informed in line with the continuously changing nature of Oracle Fusion Cloud products. Additional Information Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance and leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ' Call-Out' platform where performance is called out and recognised Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion, and belonging schemes. Quarterly performance-related profit share Certified Great Place to Work for 10 years in a row Flexible mix of Remote/Hybrid working options This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing Oracle ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK. PLUS, many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more. Must be based within 50 miles of Edinburgh, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle or Belfast. This is remote based with occasional travel to client sites and office. This is a full-time permanent role. Location: This role can be delivered in a hybrid nature from one of these offices Dublin, Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, or London and also some occasional client site travel. Expenses will be covered. Suzanne Whelan, Talent Acquisition Manager UK & Ireland We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Version 1 Careers Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly! "Strong focus on the core values and really live by them in everything they do" Our Head of People Louise Lahiff explains why Version 1 could be the match for you Award-Winning Employee Focus Wired to Deliver Every decision we make is governed by six core values. They are simply stated, non-negotiable and ever present. Honesty and Integrity Telling customers what they need to hear - not what they want to hear. Being accountable and keeping commitments No Ego Having an open, helpful and 'No Job Too Small' attitude. Actively seeking customer feedback to understand your business. Good enough is never our objective. We solve tough problems and make innovative suggestions. Our customers are accustomed to working with driven, results focused Version 1 people.
May 13, 2024
Full time
Portfolio Director for Financial Services & Banking - Oracle Enterprise Applications Department: Enterprise Applications Suzanne Whelan Company Description Version 1's market leading Enterprise Applications Practice specialises in Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Payroll Solutions with over 650 Oracle Specialists across the UK, Ireland, US, Australia, India and Slovenia. We deliver consulting and managed services to transform and optimise ways of working for more than 230 customers through the provision of specialist knowledge right across the Oracle product stack - Oracle Fusion Cloud for ERP, HCM and EPM, eBusiness Suite, JDEdwards, Peoplesoft and Hyperion , not to mention extensive expertise in Analytics, Infrastructure, and Integration. We have grown both organically and through acquisition, with our most recent acquisition of EPM and Analytics experts Qubix bringing 170 specialists to our team. Our Oracle Fusion Cloud team has grown significantly over the past 3 years powered by recent business wins including Galliford Try, Bank of England, An Post, Inizio Health, Birmingham City Council, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and QBE Insurance. We have an exciting growth strategy that will see further rapid growth and opportunity to drive value for our customers into 2024 and beyond. 10 years as GPTW to work in Ireland & UK 10th place in Glassdoor's Top 50 UK companies Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications Consulting, implementation, and support services ERP Partner of the Year Job Description The Portfolio Director role within the Enterprise Applications practice will help lead a teams within the practice of over 600 consultants to deliver a portfolio of c £/€10m project services in the Private Financial Services sector. Reporting to the Head of Private Sector in Enterprise Applications, you will lead a team of senior colleagues across the delivery and commercial roles. This is a senior role in Version 1, with opportunity for the right individual to further progress into senior practice leadership roles across Version 1. In this role you will have full ownership for the P&L of the portfolio and as such, you will likely have held portfolio or programme management roles in the past with responsibility for budgets in the region of £/€500k to £/€5m , or beyond . You will have experience in delivering Customer First outcomes and will understand the challenges in delivering transformational change involving Finance and HR systems . Skills such as the ability to inspire and drive teams, commercial acumen, ability to ask tough questions, curiosity and willingness to learn are regarded as more important in this role than a deep understanding of Oracle ERP, EPM or HCM. Oracle experience is NOT mandatory for this role. The role will suit experienced Portfolio Directors who have worked in Finance and\or HR transformation projects, with Oracle or other technologies such as SAP, Workday, Sage, etc. You will be seen as central in the shaping and delivery of key proposals and will be recognised by customers and colleagues as a leader who can bring together the right group of people to deliver the right solution. Qualifications You will have experience in leading a team, in managing and growing a portfolio of projects/customers and you will be passionate about defining and developing solutions which meet customer challenges and understand the commercial balance required to deliver these solutions between top and bottom-line growth. You'll enjoy customer engagement and be comfortable with balancing multiple competing demands whilst leading and developing a diverse and highly talented team and promoting and inspiring our core values right across the delivery team. Role Requirements: The role will be divided across three areas of responsibility - Customer Delivery, Commercial Growth and People Leadership. Customer Delivery You will have full accountability for the delivery of end-to-end Customer engagements ensuring our customer is at the heart of everything we do, we understand their ways of working and that we deliver successfully for them. You will likely spend a considerable amount of time engaged in Customer forums (e.g., Steering Groups etc) and travel to Customer sites from time to time. Commercial Growth You will work closely with Commercial colleagues to build and support compelling proposals and customer offerings which will enable and support our continued growth ambition for the practice and deliver profitable outcomes. You'll have your own P&L and be accountable for that. You will help lead a team of diverse professionals across our ERP, EPM and HCM teams located across the UK, Ireland and India in the Financial services & Banking area . You will ensure that we continue to have world class levels of engagement and that we are ensuring that our teams deliver excellently through the use of our methodologies and accelerators and are suitably skilled and informed in line with the continuously changing nature of Oracle Fusion Cloud products. Additional Information Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance and leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ' Call-Out' platform where performance is called out and recognised Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion, and belonging schemes. Quarterly performance-related profit share Certified Great Place to Work for 10 years in a row Flexible mix of Remote/Hybrid working options This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing Oracle ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK. PLUS, many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more. Must be based within 50 miles of Edinburgh, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle or Belfast. This is remote based with occasional travel to client sites and office. This is a full-time permanent role. Location: This role can be delivered in a hybrid nature from one of these offices Dublin, Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, or London and also some occasional client site travel. Expenses will be covered. Suzanne Whelan, Talent Acquisition Manager UK & Ireland We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Version 1 Careers Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly! "Strong focus on the core values and really live by them in everything they do" Our Head of People Louise Lahiff explains why Version 1 could be the match for you Award-Winning Employee Focus Wired to Deliver Every decision we make is governed by six core values. They are simply stated, non-negotiable and ever present. Honesty and Integrity Telling customers what they need to hear - not what they want to hear. Being accountable and keeping commitments No Ego Having an open, helpful and 'No Job Too Small' attitude. Actively seeking customer feedback to understand your business. Good enough is never our objective. We solve tough problems and make innovative suggestions. Our customers are accustomed to working with driven, results focused Version 1 people.
Strategic Procurement Category Manager - UK Leading Procurement Function Salary: £50-55,000 plus bonus and package Location: Berkshire (hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the office with the rest being home based) This Leading UK Utilities firm are enjoying continued success and are frequently re-investing into their best-in-class procurement function. Due to the final stages of a strategic restructuring and transformation, they now seek an experienced procurement specialist to lead strategy and commerciality across a range of procurement categories in the commercial operations part of the business. You will have the opportunity to operate across multiple procurement projects covering both direct and indirect spend, and it will be your job to ensure that you are strategically enhancing the firms' current procurement processes in line with their commercial goals, enabling you to be a key driver and dictate the agenda for your assigned spend. After successful completion of their widely recognised Procurement Transformation, this firm now have a huge focus on not only cost savings, but sustainability, market analysis, and innovation, meaning there is an endless scope for you to push the boundaries and achieve commercial excellence in procurement. With a fantastic reputation for their progression and people development programme, this firm seeks hungry, ambitious individuals who hold themselves to a high standard in line with their best-in-class reputation. With a growing focus and importance on sustainability in the utilities sector, your scope will only continue to grow in line with this organisations success. This is a permanent procurement position paying between £55-65,000 alongside an excellent package. You can work from home circa 3 days per week and be based in a modern, state of the art HQ in Berkshire circa 2 times per week. This is an opportunity for an experienced Procurement Professional with a commercial and strategic mindset to join a fantastic team who are promoting procurement excellence through the whole organisation, providing an opportunity to make a real impact and dictate the agenda for your assigned spend. If you are interested in finding out more, or having a general discussion around the procurement market, then please send your CV to Molly at Key skills: Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain, Indirect, Strategic Sourcing, Stakeholder Management, SRM, supplier relationship management, Indirect procurement, logistics, supply chain, strategic procurement, contracts, operations, Berkshire, Hampshire, Reading, Swindon, Slough, Middlesex, Basingstoke, Southampton, Wiltshire, London, West London, England, Remote, UK, Work from home
May 13, 2024
Full time
Strategic Procurement Category Manager - UK Leading Procurement Function Salary: £50-55,000 plus bonus and package Location: Berkshire (hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the office with the rest being home based) This Leading UK Utilities firm are enjoying continued success and are frequently re-investing into their best-in-class procurement function. Due to the final stages of a strategic restructuring and transformation, they now seek an experienced procurement specialist to lead strategy and commerciality across a range of procurement categories in the commercial operations part of the business. You will have the opportunity to operate across multiple procurement projects covering both direct and indirect spend, and it will be your job to ensure that you are strategically enhancing the firms' current procurement processes in line with their commercial goals, enabling you to be a key driver and dictate the agenda for your assigned spend. After successful completion of their widely recognised Procurement Transformation, this firm now have a huge focus on not only cost savings, but sustainability, market analysis, and innovation, meaning there is an endless scope for you to push the boundaries and achieve commercial excellence in procurement. With a fantastic reputation for their progression and people development programme, this firm seeks hungry, ambitious individuals who hold themselves to a high standard in line with their best-in-class reputation. With a growing focus and importance on sustainability in the utilities sector, your scope will only continue to grow in line with this organisations success. This is a permanent procurement position paying between £55-65,000 alongside an excellent package. You can work from home circa 3 days per week and be based in a modern, state of the art HQ in Berkshire circa 2 times per week. This is an opportunity for an experienced Procurement Professional with a commercial and strategic mindset to join a fantastic team who are promoting procurement excellence through the whole organisation, providing an opportunity to make a real impact and dictate the agenda for your assigned spend. If you are interested in finding out more, or having a general discussion around the procurement market, then please send your CV to Molly at Key skills: Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain, Indirect, Strategic Sourcing, Stakeholder Management, SRM, supplier relationship management, Indirect procurement, logistics, supply chain, strategic procurement, contracts, operations, Berkshire, Hampshire, Reading, Swindon, Slough, Middlesex, Basingstoke, Southampton, Wiltshire, London, West London, England, Remote, UK, Work from home
Electrical Design Specialist Permanent Reading - Hybrid working The Electrical Specialist position is a key role within the Site Design Team, responsible for electrical design initiatives for our internal teams, construction partners and clientele. As our Electrical Design Specialist, you will lead the charge in developing design standards and solutions that align with current legislation and regulations, ensuring both build and operational effectiveness. Your proactive approach will be instrumental in driving cost-effective and energy-efficient designs while collaborating with suppliers, clients, and internal teams. Responsibilities: Collaborate within our multi-disciplinary Design Team, focusing on electrical engineering. Develop design standards and solutions compliant with regulations, ensuring suppliers adhere to these standards. Conduct site visits, audit installations, and review test certifications. Cultivate relationships with suppliers, facilitating product development and training. Address incoming design queries, offering guidance or delegating to specialists within the team. Review and approve electrical design concessions, providing responses to queries. Provide feedback to suppliers on electrical design matters, ensuring compliance with standards. Uphold guidelines in accordance with relevant standards and regulations. Support and report on incident investigations, contributing to safety improvements. What we are looking for: Experience in Electrical Design and Installation of commercial & residential installations, compliant with BS7671. Proficiency in Test, Verification & Inspection to BS7671 for new and existing fixed installations. Strong telecom or electrical trade experience. Ability to build relationships with the supply chain. Deep understanding of electrical infrastructure, including AC, DC, Earthing, LPS, SPD's, and DC power supplies. Familiarity with CDM legislation. To apply for the Electrical Design Specialist please send your CV to (url removed) Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 13, 2024
Full time
Electrical Design Specialist Permanent Reading - Hybrid working The Electrical Specialist position is a key role within the Site Design Team, responsible for electrical design initiatives for our internal teams, construction partners and clientele. As our Electrical Design Specialist, you will lead the charge in developing design standards and solutions that align with current legislation and regulations, ensuring both build and operational effectiveness. Your proactive approach will be instrumental in driving cost-effective and energy-efficient designs while collaborating with suppliers, clients, and internal teams. Responsibilities: Collaborate within our multi-disciplinary Design Team, focusing on electrical engineering. Develop design standards and solutions compliant with regulations, ensuring suppliers adhere to these standards. Conduct site visits, audit installations, and review test certifications. Cultivate relationships with suppliers, facilitating product development and training. Address incoming design queries, offering guidance or delegating to specialists within the team. Review and approve electrical design concessions, providing responses to queries. Provide feedback to suppliers on electrical design matters, ensuring compliance with standards. Uphold guidelines in accordance with relevant standards and regulations. Support and report on incident investigations, contributing to safety improvements. What we are looking for: Experience in Electrical Design and Installation of commercial & residential installations, compliant with BS7671. Proficiency in Test, Verification & Inspection to BS7671 for new and existing fixed installations. Strong telecom or electrical trade experience. Ability to build relationships with the supply chain. Deep understanding of electrical infrastructure, including AC, DC, Earthing, LPS, SPD's, and DC power supplies. Familiarity with CDM legislation. To apply for the Electrical Design Specialist please send your CV to (url removed) Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
This iconic brand is looking for an Indirects Procurement Specialists to cover indirects Based in West London This iconic brand is looking for an Indirects Senior procurement Specialist to cover indirects You will have end to end indirects / services procurement experience from a corporate environment. The Procurement Specialist Role includes: Setting category strategies. Delivering projects from conception through to completion and post contract supplier management Mitigating risk across categories and projects. The role is based 4 days a week in their exceptional offices in West London and offer excellent career prospects. Please use the site buttons to Apply. If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please call Karen Laker on (0) - Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue-chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business -
May 12, 2024
Full time
This iconic brand is looking for an Indirects Procurement Specialists to cover indirects Based in West London This iconic brand is looking for an Indirects Senior procurement Specialist to cover indirects You will have end to end indirects / services procurement experience from a corporate environment. The Procurement Specialist Role includes: Setting category strategies. Delivering projects from conception through to completion and post contract supplier management Mitigating risk across categories and projects. The role is based 4 days a week in their exceptional offices in West London and offer excellent career prospects. Please use the site buttons to Apply. If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please call Karen Laker on (0) - Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue-chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business -
Bid Administrator Theale, Berkshire Hybrid Our client is the leading service provider of Managed Equipment Services (MES) for the NHS and the private health sector in the UK. They are currently looking for a Bid Administrator to join their team based in Theale, Berkshire. To be considered for this role you must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and ideally have previous experience in supporting bid/tender managers . You are also required to have 2 -3 years UK based work experience for this role. Purpose of the Role Responsible for the coordination and development of contract variation quotations within Diagnostic Imaging (DI), which sits within the Business Development team To be the central point of contact for information relating to contract variations Support Bid Managers, specifically the Bid Manager for Diagnostic Imaging, in the production of technical, commercial, legal, and operational content for bids and quotes for new business and renewal contracts Support Bid Managers in the development of for all OJEU procurement bids, Framework mini-competition quotes, and pre-tender sales proposals as well as live contract variations and extensions/renewals Interface with and provide support to Business Development team such as Business Development Director, Marketing & Projects Manager, Account Managers, Bid Team and others for strategic projects, bid and tendering projects, Managed Equipment Service (MES) contracts and other associated services such as the implementation of new contracts To ensure quality system processes and procedures are followed System administration of the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system To support the DI team in the tracking of all business development activities including, but not limited to procurement website communications, business development board, CRM updates/reports, as well as deadline tracking To support Business Development team with trading opportunities, remarketing, sourcing and other trading activities, working with other specialists within other departments as required Develop and maintain a UKI based used medical equipment sourcing plan Development of an asset database for potential procurement targets Maintain a pipeline of targeted acquisitions in order to meet the UKI trading budget and any stretch targets To manage shared mailboxes within the business development team, sharing communications to the team as required to support bids and opportunities Key Accountabilities The production of technical, commercial, legal, and operational content for bids, quotes, and sales proposals including variations and NHS Supply Chain quotes Support the production for business development documentation including, but not limited to expressions of interest; pre-qualification questionnaires; quotes and proposals; public sector comparators; and business cases Co-ordinate all external communications in the manner determined by customers. External communications may involve face-to-face competitive dialogue/ competitive negotiation meetings, site visits, debriefs, bid presentations, as well as written clarification questions or email communications including via web portals Manage centralised business development mailbox and review OJEU notices and other web portals, identifying potential opportunities for consideration by the business development team Support bid strategy and project team meetings ensuring appropriate attendance from relevant stakeholders. Furthermore, ensure actions are identified, followed up, and progress tracked Responsible for updating the CRM and support system administration for the CRM system ensuring that all users complete information in a timely and accurate manner Administrative support to the Sales Operations Manager, Account Managers, Bid Team and others for strategic projects, bid and tendering projects, Managed Equipment Service (MES) contracts and other associated services such as the implementation of new contracts Ensure all business development documentation adheres to editing and formatting standards Support the Business Development Director, the DI team and other members of the business development team as appropriate, to support projects as required. Develop content for use on corporate website and other social media channels including Twitter and LinkedIn Ensure processes and procedure relating to the duties you carry out are kept up-to-date and shared with the team and relevant stakeholders as appropriate. Maintain, develop, editing and formatting standards and develop standard templates. Ensure all business development documentation adheres to editing and formatting standards Essential Skills Knowledge of medical services industry (desirable) Strong team working skills Highly organised and self-motivated Excellent written and verbal communication Ability to work successfully in a multi-disciplinary and often virtual environment Excellent interpersonal skills Proficient - expert in MS office tools Database management experience Benefits Royal London Pension - 5% employer contribution Death in Service Scheme after probation - 4 times salary Maternity - 21 weeks full enhanced maternity pay; this is inclusive of Statutory Maternity pay. Plus, after the employee has returned from Maternity Leave for 3 months, a 10% bonus will be paid, (with a commitment to work for 6 months plus) A DBS Enhanced Disclosure is required for all applicants. If you have all the skills above and feel this is the role for you, please do not hesitate to contact us at One to One Personnel or forward your CV.
May 11, 2024
Full time
Bid Administrator Theale, Berkshire Hybrid Our client is the leading service provider of Managed Equipment Services (MES) for the NHS and the private health sector in the UK. They are currently looking for a Bid Administrator to join their team based in Theale, Berkshire. To be considered for this role you must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and ideally have previous experience in supporting bid/tender managers . You are also required to have 2 -3 years UK based work experience for this role. Purpose of the Role Responsible for the coordination and development of contract variation quotations within Diagnostic Imaging (DI), which sits within the Business Development team To be the central point of contact for information relating to contract variations Support Bid Managers, specifically the Bid Manager for Diagnostic Imaging, in the production of technical, commercial, legal, and operational content for bids and quotes for new business and renewal contracts Support Bid Managers in the development of for all OJEU procurement bids, Framework mini-competition quotes, and pre-tender sales proposals as well as live contract variations and extensions/renewals Interface with and provide support to Business Development team such as Business Development Director, Marketing & Projects Manager, Account Managers, Bid Team and others for strategic projects, bid and tendering projects, Managed Equipment Service (MES) contracts and other associated services such as the implementation of new contracts To ensure quality system processes and procedures are followed System administration of the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system To support the DI team in the tracking of all business development activities including, but not limited to procurement website communications, business development board, CRM updates/reports, as well as deadline tracking To support Business Development team with trading opportunities, remarketing, sourcing and other trading activities, working with other specialists within other departments as required Develop and maintain a UKI based used medical equipment sourcing plan Development of an asset database for potential procurement targets Maintain a pipeline of targeted acquisitions in order to meet the UKI trading budget and any stretch targets To manage shared mailboxes within the business development team, sharing communications to the team as required to support bids and opportunities Key Accountabilities The production of technical, commercial, legal, and operational content for bids, quotes, and sales proposals including variations and NHS Supply Chain quotes Support the production for business development documentation including, but not limited to expressions of interest; pre-qualification questionnaires; quotes and proposals; public sector comparators; and business cases Co-ordinate all external communications in the manner determined by customers. External communications may involve face-to-face competitive dialogue/ competitive negotiation meetings, site visits, debriefs, bid presentations, as well as written clarification questions or email communications including via web portals Manage centralised business development mailbox and review OJEU notices and other web portals, identifying potential opportunities for consideration by the business development team Support bid strategy and project team meetings ensuring appropriate attendance from relevant stakeholders. Furthermore, ensure actions are identified, followed up, and progress tracked Responsible for updating the CRM and support system administration for the CRM system ensuring that all users complete information in a timely and accurate manner Administrative support to the Sales Operations Manager, Account Managers, Bid Team and others for strategic projects, bid and tendering projects, Managed Equipment Service (MES) contracts and other associated services such as the implementation of new contracts Ensure all business development documentation adheres to editing and formatting standards Support the Business Development Director, the DI team and other members of the business development team as appropriate, to support projects as required. Develop content for use on corporate website and other social media channels including Twitter and LinkedIn Ensure processes and procedure relating to the duties you carry out are kept up-to-date and shared with the team and relevant stakeholders as appropriate. Maintain, develop, editing and formatting standards and develop standard templates. Ensure all business development documentation adheres to editing and formatting standards Essential Skills Knowledge of medical services industry (desirable) Strong team working skills Highly organised and self-motivated Excellent written and verbal communication Ability to work successfully in a multi-disciplinary and often virtual environment Excellent interpersonal skills Proficient - expert in MS office tools Database management experience Benefits Royal London Pension - 5% employer contribution Death in Service Scheme after probation - 4 times salary Maternity - 21 weeks full enhanced maternity pay; this is inclusive of Statutory Maternity pay. Plus, after the employee has returned from Maternity Leave for 3 months, a 10% bonus will be paid, (with a commitment to work for 6 months plus) A DBS Enhanced Disclosure is required for all applicants. If you have all the skills above and feel this is the role for you, please do not hesitate to contact us at One to One Personnel or forward your CV.
Cedar Recruitment are delighted to be helping source an experienced Public Sector Procurement professional, to work for an NHS organisation who provide services to the wider NHS such as collaborative procurement support, bid and tender support, supply chain improvements, and a range of specialist projects. The role will be working as a Lead Category Manager (Band 8A) across the workforce Category and the successful person will come in to act as the expert on providing steer and guidance for recruitment, bank, rostering and workforce compliance ensuring efficient, effective and consistent HR sourcing, contract management and consultancy services across a vast range of suppliers. The candidate will work closely with workforce, finance and procurement teams across the businesses to ensure tenacious strategies in the delivery of both products and services. Main Duties and Responsibilities Support the development and delivery of a strategic and operational procurement service Work with stakeholders to ensure that service specifications, procurement evaluation criteria and assessment processes are fit for purpose and will result in the effective procurement of individual service Support delivery against an annual procurement plan in line with the organisations objective Liaise with and manage independent contractors, maintaining effective partnership working whenever external procurement and project resource is required Drive change and innovation within the organisation through a range of initiate Take the lead in individual procurements from end to en Manage and build relationships within multi-disciplinary procurement project team Be responsible for maintaining communications and relationships for both internal and external stakeholder Provide specialist procurement support and advice to Trust Stakeholders and other partner Be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the overall approach and ensuring systems and processes for procurement are appropriate, fair transparent and non-discriminatory in line with national policy and relevant legislation Develop and contribute to procurement strategies, policies and procedures. Be accountable to the management of a Specialist Category Manager Essential Experience CIPS Level 5 is required to be considered for the role or similar At least 5 years' experience within Category Management is required NHS or Public Sector experience is required including experience of working to PCR2015 Working knowledge of running procurements across a wide range of categories is required You MUST be able to get into Surrey 3 days per week If you are keen to be considered for this role and have the relevant experience required then please apply and one of the team will be in touch to discuss the role in greater detail.
May 11, 2024
Full time
Cedar Recruitment are delighted to be helping source an experienced Public Sector Procurement professional, to work for an NHS organisation who provide services to the wider NHS such as collaborative procurement support, bid and tender support, supply chain improvements, and a range of specialist projects. The role will be working as a Lead Category Manager (Band 8A) across the workforce Category and the successful person will come in to act as the expert on providing steer and guidance for recruitment, bank, rostering and workforce compliance ensuring efficient, effective and consistent HR sourcing, contract management and consultancy services across a vast range of suppliers. The candidate will work closely with workforce, finance and procurement teams across the businesses to ensure tenacious strategies in the delivery of both products and services. Main Duties and Responsibilities Support the development and delivery of a strategic and operational procurement service Work with stakeholders to ensure that service specifications, procurement evaluation criteria and assessment processes are fit for purpose and will result in the effective procurement of individual service Support delivery against an annual procurement plan in line with the organisations objective Liaise with and manage independent contractors, maintaining effective partnership working whenever external procurement and project resource is required Drive change and innovation within the organisation through a range of initiate Take the lead in individual procurements from end to en Manage and build relationships within multi-disciplinary procurement project team Be responsible for maintaining communications and relationships for both internal and external stakeholder Provide specialist procurement support and advice to Trust Stakeholders and other partner Be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the overall approach and ensuring systems and processes for procurement are appropriate, fair transparent and non-discriminatory in line with national policy and relevant legislation Develop and contribute to procurement strategies, policies and procedures. Be accountable to the management of a Specialist Category Manager Essential Experience CIPS Level 5 is required to be considered for the role or similar At least 5 years' experience within Category Management is required NHS or Public Sector experience is required including experience of working to PCR2015 Working knowledge of running procurements across a wide range of categories is required You MUST be able to get into Surrey 3 days per week If you are keen to be considered for this role and have the relevant experience required then please apply and one of the team will be in touch to discuss the role in greater detail.
Construction Procurement Category Specialist Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Location: Bristol (Hybrid: 1-2 days in the office) Commutable from Bath, Swindon, Gloucester, and Cheltenham. Since the pandemic the procurement industry has undergone a drastic change. Closing businesses and disrupted supply chains forced us to collaborate and deliver innovative solutions to never-before-seen problems. My client was at the forefront of this innovation. Instead of reducing their costs, they invested, allowing them not only to survive, but flourish. Since 2021 they have experienced exponential growth, accelerating them to market-leader, and a reputation as a renowned global construction firm. Despite over 100,000 employees across 120 countries, they are still looking to expand, and now wish to take multiple ambitious Construction Procurement Category Specialists to support some on the most high-value projects across the globe. They are offering you the chance to join an established team where you will gain extensive end-to-end exposure across Construction, Infrastructure, Engineering and Procurement Transformation projects. My client is passionate about building a procurement function for the future, so sustainability and renewable energy sit at the forefront of their vision. Such exposure is invaluable in your development and will allow you to fast-track what is traditionally a slow climb up the procurement progression ladder, with previous placements moving into senior procurement positions within 12-18 months. As a Construction Procurement Category Specialist, you will: Support the development and implementation of category strategies helping to streamline the existing procurement process. Use your market insight to unlock opportunities for growth, pitching your ideas to key stakeholders and executives to garner support for your development plans. Deliver on a number of traditional procurement activities - including, but not limited to Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, and Supplier Relationship Management. Construction Procurement Category Specialist requirements: Good exposure across end-to-end procurement projects. This would have been acquired through working on high-value Construction, Engineering, or Energy projects. Strong academic background (Degree + CIPS) is ideal. NEC/FIDIC/JCT contract experience is essential. Demonstratable experience in managing stakeholder and supplier relationships. My client is offering flexible working, where you time in office is dependant on your location and ability to travel. They are passionate about providing a platform for procurement professionals to develop their career while maintaining a work-life balance. Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Procurement, Project Procurement, Construction Procurement, Engineering Procurement, Infrastructure Procurement, Category Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Buyer, Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Renewable Energy, Energy, Solar, Wind, Water, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Progression, Hybrid, Remote, Global, International, Sustainability, Diversity, Transformation, Strategy, Strategic Souring, Contracting, Negotiating, Supplier, Relationships, Management, Tendering, Purchasing, Buying, NEC3, NEC4, JCT, FIDIC, Contracts, New Engineering Contracts, Degree, CIPS, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Gloucester, Cheltenham
May 11, 2024
Full time
Construction Procurement Category Specialist Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Location: Bristol (Hybrid: 1-2 days in the office) Commutable from Bath, Swindon, Gloucester, and Cheltenham. Since the pandemic the procurement industry has undergone a drastic change. Closing businesses and disrupted supply chains forced us to collaborate and deliver innovative solutions to never-before-seen problems. My client was at the forefront of this innovation. Instead of reducing their costs, they invested, allowing them not only to survive, but flourish. Since 2021 they have experienced exponential growth, accelerating them to market-leader, and a reputation as a renowned global construction firm. Despite over 100,000 employees across 120 countries, they are still looking to expand, and now wish to take multiple ambitious Construction Procurement Category Specialists to support some on the most high-value projects across the globe. They are offering you the chance to join an established team where you will gain extensive end-to-end exposure across Construction, Infrastructure, Engineering and Procurement Transformation projects. My client is passionate about building a procurement function for the future, so sustainability and renewable energy sit at the forefront of their vision. Such exposure is invaluable in your development and will allow you to fast-track what is traditionally a slow climb up the procurement progression ladder, with previous placements moving into senior procurement positions within 12-18 months. As a Construction Procurement Category Specialist, you will: Support the development and implementation of category strategies helping to streamline the existing procurement process. Use your market insight to unlock opportunities for growth, pitching your ideas to key stakeholders and executives to garner support for your development plans. Deliver on a number of traditional procurement activities - including, but not limited to Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, and Supplier Relationship Management. Construction Procurement Category Specialist requirements: Good exposure across end-to-end procurement projects. This would have been acquired through working on high-value Construction, Engineering, or Energy projects. Strong academic background (Degree + CIPS) is ideal. NEC/FIDIC/JCT contract experience is essential. Demonstratable experience in managing stakeholder and supplier relationships. My client is offering flexible working, where you time in office is dependant on your location and ability to travel. They are passionate about providing a platform for procurement professionals to develop their career while maintaining a work-life balance. Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Procurement, Project Procurement, Construction Procurement, Engineering Procurement, Infrastructure Procurement, Category Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Buyer, Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Renewable Energy, Energy, Solar, Wind, Water, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Progression, Hybrid, Remote, Global, International, Sustainability, Diversity, Transformation, Strategy, Strategic Souring, Contracting, Negotiating, Supplier, Relationships, Management, Tendering, Purchasing, Buying, NEC3, NEC4, JCT, FIDIC, Contracts, New Engineering Contracts, Degree, CIPS, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Gloucester, Cheltenham
Construction Procurement Category Specialist Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Location: London (Hybrid: 1-2 days in the office) Since the pandemic the procurement industry has undergone a drastic change. Closing businesses and disrupted supply chains forced us to collaborate and deliver innovative solutions to never-before-seen problems. My client was at the forefront of this innovation. Instead of reducing their costs, they invested, allowing them not only to survive, but flourish. Since 2021 they have experienced exponential growth, accelerating them to market-leader, and a reputation as a renowned global construction firm. Despite over 100,000 employees across 120 countries, they are still looking to expand, and now wish to take multiple ambitious Construction Procurement Category Specialists to support some on the most high-value projects across the globe. They are offering you the chance to join an established team where you will gain extensive end-to-end exposure across Construction, Infrastructure, Engineering and Procurement Transformation projects. My client is passionate about building a procurement function for the future, so sustainability and renewable energy sit at the forefront of their vision. Such exposure is invaluable in your development and will allow you to fast-track what is traditionally a slow climb up the procurement progression ladder, with previous placements moving into senior procurement positions within 12-18 months. As a Construction Procurement Category Specialist, you will: Support the development and implementation of category strategies helping to streamline the existing procurement process. Use your market insight to unlock opportunities for growth, pitching your ideas to key stakeholders and executives to garner support for your development plans. Deliver on a number of traditional procurement activities - including, but not limited to Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, and Supplier Relationship Management. Construction Procurement Category Specialist requirements: Good exposure across end-to-end procurement projects. This would have been acquired through working on high-value Construction, Engineering, or Energy projects. Strong academic background (Degree + CIPS) is ideal. NEC/FIDIC/JCT contract experience is essential. Demonstratable experience in managing stakeholder and supplier relationships. My client is offering flexible working, where you time in office is dependant on your location and ability to travel. They are passionate about providing a platform for procurement professionals to develop their career while maintaining a work-life balance. Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Procurement, Project Procurement, Construction Procurement, Engineering Procurement, Infrastructure Procurement, Category Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Buyer, Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Renewable Energy, Energy, Solar, Wind, Water, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Progression, Hybrid, Remote, Global, International, Sustainability, Diversity, Transformation, Strategy, Strategic Souring, Contracting, Negotiating, Supplier, Relationships, Management, Tendering, Purchasing, Buying, NEC3, NEC4, JCT, FIDIC, Contracts, New Engineering Contracts, Degree, CIPS, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, London, Greater London, East London, West London, North London, South London, Surrey, Berkshire, Stratford, Camden, Greenwich, Brixton, Ealing, Hammersmith, Kensington, Westminster, Luton, Watford, High Wycombe, Wembley, Slough, Reading, Crawley
May 11, 2024
Full time
Construction Procurement Category Specialist Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Location: London (Hybrid: 1-2 days in the office) Since the pandemic the procurement industry has undergone a drastic change. Closing businesses and disrupted supply chains forced us to collaborate and deliver innovative solutions to never-before-seen problems. My client was at the forefront of this innovation. Instead of reducing their costs, they invested, allowing them not only to survive, but flourish. Since 2021 they have experienced exponential growth, accelerating them to market-leader, and a reputation as a renowned global construction firm. Despite over 100,000 employees across 120 countries, they are still looking to expand, and now wish to take multiple ambitious Construction Procurement Category Specialists to support some on the most high-value projects across the globe. They are offering you the chance to join an established team where you will gain extensive end-to-end exposure across Construction, Infrastructure, Engineering and Procurement Transformation projects. My client is passionate about building a procurement function for the future, so sustainability and renewable energy sit at the forefront of their vision. Such exposure is invaluable in your development and will allow you to fast-track what is traditionally a slow climb up the procurement progression ladder, with previous placements moving into senior procurement positions within 12-18 months. As a Construction Procurement Category Specialist, you will: Support the development and implementation of category strategies helping to streamline the existing procurement process. Use your market insight to unlock opportunities for growth, pitching your ideas to key stakeholders and executives to garner support for your development plans. Deliver on a number of traditional procurement activities - including, but not limited to Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, and Supplier Relationship Management. Construction Procurement Category Specialist requirements: Good exposure across end-to-end procurement projects. This would have been acquired through working on high-value Construction, Engineering, or Energy projects. Strong academic background (Degree + CIPS) is ideal. NEC/FIDIC/JCT contract experience is essential. Demonstratable experience in managing stakeholder and supplier relationships. My client is offering flexible working, where you time in office is dependant on your location and ability to travel. They are passionate about providing a platform for procurement professionals to develop their career while maintaining a work-life balance. Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Procurement, Project Procurement, Construction Procurement, Engineering Procurement, Infrastructure Procurement, Category Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Buyer, Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Renewable Energy, Energy, Solar, Wind, Water, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Progression, Hybrid, Remote, Global, International, Sustainability, Diversity, Transformation, Strategy, Strategic Souring, Contracting, Negotiating, Supplier, Relationships, Management, Tendering, Purchasing, Buying, NEC3, NEC4, JCT, FIDIC, Contracts, New Engineering Contracts, Degree, CIPS, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, London, Greater London, East London, West London, North London, South London, Surrey, Berkshire, Stratford, Camden, Greenwich, Brixton, Ealing, Hammersmith, Kensington, Westminster, Luton, Watford, High Wycombe, Wembley, Slough, Reading, Crawley
Construction Procurement Category Specialist Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Location: Leeds (Hybrid: 1-2 days in the office) Since the pandemic the procurement industry has undergone a drastic change. Closing businesses and disrupted supply chains forced us to collaborate and deliver innovative solutions to never-before-seen problems. My client was at the forefront of this innovation. Instead of reducing their costs, they invested, allowing them not only to survive, but flourish. Since 2021 they have experienced exponential growth, accelerating them to market-leader, and a reputation as a renowned global construction firm. Despite over 100,000 employees across 120 countries, they are still looking to expand, and now wish to take multiple ambitious Construction Procurement Category Specialists to support some on the most high-value projects across the globe. They are offering you the chance to join an established team where you will gain extensive end-to-end exposure across Construction, Infrastructure, Engineering and Procurement Transformation projects. My client is passionate about building a procurement function for the future, so sustainability and renewable energy sit at the forefront of their vision. Such exposure is invaluable in your development and will allow you to fast-track what is traditionally a slow climb up the procurement progression ladder, with previous placements moving into senior procurement positions within 12-18 months. As a Construction Procurement Category Specialist, you will: Support the development and implementation of category strategies helping to streamline the existing procurement process. Use your market insight to unlock opportunities for growth, pitching your ideas to key stakeholders and executives to garner support for your development plans. Deliver on a number of traditional procurement activities - including, but not limited to Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, and Supplier Relationship Management. Construction Procurement Category Specialist requirements: Good exposure across end-to-end procurement projects. This would have been acquired through working on high-value Construction, Engineering, or Energy projects. Strong academic background (Degree + CIPS) is ideal. NEC/FIDIC/JCT contract experience is essential. Demonstratable experience in managing stakeholder and supplier relationships. My client is offering flexible working, where you time in office is dependant on your location and ability to travel. They are passionate about providing a platform for procurement professionals to develop their career while maintaining a work-life balance. Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Procurement, Project Procurement, Construction Procurement, Engineering Procurement, Infrastructure Procurement, Category Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Buyer, Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Renewable Energy, Energy, Solar, Wind, Water, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Progression, Hybrid, Remote, Global, International, Sustainability, Diversity, Transformation, Strategy, Strategic Souring, Contracting, Negotiating, Supplier, Relationships, Management, Tendering, Purchasing, Buying, NEC3, NEC4, JCT, FIDIC, Contracts, New Engineering Contracts, Degree, CIPS, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Morley, Dewsbury, York, Sheffield, Manchester, Oldham, Rotherham
May 11, 2024
Full time
Construction Procurement Category Specialist Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Location: Leeds (Hybrid: 1-2 days in the office) Since the pandemic the procurement industry has undergone a drastic change. Closing businesses and disrupted supply chains forced us to collaborate and deliver innovative solutions to never-before-seen problems. My client was at the forefront of this innovation. Instead of reducing their costs, they invested, allowing them not only to survive, but flourish. Since 2021 they have experienced exponential growth, accelerating them to market-leader, and a reputation as a renowned global construction firm. Despite over 100,000 employees across 120 countries, they are still looking to expand, and now wish to take multiple ambitious Construction Procurement Category Specialists to support some on the most high-value projects across the globe. They are offering you the chance to join an established team where you will gain extensive end-to-end exposure across Construction, Infrastructure, Engineering and Procurement Transformation projects. My client is passionate about building a procurement function for the future, so sustainability and renewable energy sit at the forefront of their vision. Such exposure is invaluable in your development and will allow you to fast-track what is traditionally a slow climb up the procurement progression ladder, with previous placements moving into senior procurement positions within 12-18 months. As a Construction Procurement Category Specialist, you will: Support the development and implementation of category strategies helping to streamline the existing procurement process. Use your market insight to unlock opportunities for growth, pitching your ideas to key stakeholders and executives to garner support for your development plans. Deliver on a number of traditional procurement activities - including, but not limited to Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, and Supplier Relationship Management. Construction Procurement Category Specialist requirements: Good exposure across end-to-end procurement projects. This would have been acquired through working on high-value Construction, Engineering, or Energy projects. Strong academic background (Degree + CIPS) is ideal. NEC/FIDIC/JCT contract experience is essential. Demonstratable experience in managing stakeholder and supplier relationships. My client is offering flexible working, where you time in office is dependant on your location and ability to travel. They are passionate about providing a platform for procurement professionals to develop their career while maintaining a work-life balance. Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Procurement, Project Procurement, Construction Procurement, Engineering Procurement, Infrastructure Procurement, Category Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Buyer, Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Renewable Energy, Energy, Solar, Wind, Water, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Progression, Hybrid, Remote, Global, International, Sustainability, Diversity, Transformation, Strategy, Strategic Souring, Contracting, Negotiating, Supplier, Relationships, Management, Tendering, Purchasing, Buying, NEC3, NEC4, JCT, FIDIC, Contracts, New Engineering Contracts, Degree, CIPS, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Morley, Dewsbury, York, Sheffield, Manchester, Oldham, Rotherham
Rise Technical Recruitment
Peterlee, County Durham
Category Buyer (Manufacturing) Peterlee, County Durham 30 - 33.35 per hour (Umbrella) Inside IR35 24 month initial contract with long term extension opportunities Excellent opportunity for a Category Buyer from a manufacturing background who is looking for a long term contract working in a senior role working with a global supply chain within a market leading company. Do you have experience working with strategic procurement with a worldwide supplier base? Are you looking for a long term contract with a company who can offer an autonomous role and the chance to further your career? This company are a truly multinational organisation who have an unrivalled reputation for the high quality of their products the world over. They have been established for 100 years and are continuing their expansion to this day. Due to their continued growth they are now looking to add to their specialist team. This role will be working as part of a global team where you will be responsible for working with a global supplier base and be in charge of a 70 million annual spend. You will play a key part in the strategic procurement of a range of materials and parts as well as being involved in a range of cost reduction projects across the business. The role will involve some travel to suppliers within the UK and Europe on occasion. This role is a 36.5 hour week with an early finish on Fridays working Inside of IR35 regulations. This role allows hybrid working with a minimum requirement of 3 days a week on site. The Role: Working on strategic procurement from a global supplier base Managing a 70 million spend within a fast paced role 36.5 hour week with hybrid working opportunities working Inside of IR35 regulations The Person: Category Manager with experience working in a manufacturing background Previous experience working on strategic procurement and cost reduction projects Looking for a long term 24 month contract that offers hybrid working opportunities Reference: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Adam Peters at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
May 11, 2024
Contractor
Category Buyer (Manufacturing) Peterlee, County Durham 30 - 33.35 per hour (Umbrella) Inside IR35 24 month initial contract with long term extension opportunities Excellent opportunity for a Category Buyer from a manufacturing background who is looking for a long term contract working in a senior role working with a global supply chain within a market leading company. Do you have experience working with strategic procurement with a worldwide supplier base? Are you looking for a long term contract with a company who can offer an autonomous role and the chance to further your career? This company are a truly multinational organisation who have an unrivalled reputation for the high quality of their products the world over. They have been established for 100 years and are continuing their expansion to this day. Due to their continued growth they are now looking to add to their specialist team. This role will be working as part of a global team where you will be responsible for working with a global supplier base and be in charge of a 70 million annual spend. You will play a key part in the strategic procurement of a range of materials and parts as well as being involved in a range of cost reduction projects across the business. The role will involve some travel to suppliers within the UK and Europe on occasion. This role is a 36.5 hour week with an early finish on Fridays working Inside of IR35 regulations. This role allows hybrid working with a minimum requirement of 3 days a week on site. The Role: Working on strategic procurement from a global supplier base Managing a 70 million spend within a fast paced role 36.5 hour week with hybrid working opportunities working Inside of IR35 regulations The Person: Category Manager with experience working in a manufacturing background Previous experience working on strategic procurement and cost reduction projects Looking for a long term 24 month contract that offers hybrid working opportunities Reference: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Adam Peters at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Construction Procurement Category Specialist Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Location: Bristol (Hybrid: 1-2 days in the office) Commutable from Wolverhampton, Leicester, Rugby, Derby, Nottingham Since the pandemic the procurement industry has undergone a drastic change. Closing businesses and disrupted supply chains forced us to collaborate and deliver innovative solutions to never-before-seen problems. My client was at the forefront of this innovation. Instead of reducing their costs, they invested, allowing them not only to survive, but flourish. Since 2021 they have experienced exponential growth, accelerating them to market-leader, and a reputation as a renowned global construction firm. Despite over 100,000 employees across 120 countries, they are still looking to expand, and now wish to take multiple ambitious Construction Procurement Category Specialists to support some on the most high-value projects across the globe. They are offering you the chance to join an established team where you will gain extensive end-to-end exposure across Construction, Infrastructure, Engineering and Procurement Transformation projects. My client is passionate about building a procurement function for the future, so sustainability and renewable energy sit at the forefront of their vision. Such exposure is invaluable in your development and will allow you to fast-track what is traditionally a slow climb up the procurement progression ladder, with previous placements moving into senior procurement positions within 12-18 months. As a Construction Procurement Category Specialist, you will: Support the development and implementation of category strategies helping to streamline the existing procurement process. Use your market insight to unlock opportunities for growth, pitching your ideas to key stakeholders and executives to garner support for your development plans. Deliver on a number of traditional procurement activities - including, but not limited to Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, and Supplier Relationship Management. Construction Procurement Category Specialist requirements: Good exposure across end-to-end procurement projects. This would have been acquired through working on high-value Construction, Engineering, or Energy projects. Strong academic background (Degree + CIPS) is ideal. NEC/FIDIC/JCT contract experience is essential. Demonstratable experience in managing stakeholder and supplier relationships. My client is offering flexible working, where you time in office is dependant on your location and ability to travel. They are passionate about providing a platform for procurement professionals to develop their career while maintaining a work-life balance. Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Procurement, Project Procurement, Construction Procurement, Engineering Procurement, Infrastructure Procurement, Category Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Buyer, Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Renewable Energy, Energy, Solar, Wind, Water, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Progression, Hybrid, Remote, Global, International, Sustainability, Diversity, Transformation, Strategy, Strategic Souring, Contracting, Negotiating, Supplier, Relationships, Management, Tendering, Purchasing, Buying, NEC3, NEC4, JCT, FIDIC, Contracts, New Engineering Contracts, Degree, CIPS, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Shirly, Edgbaston, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Walsall, Coleshill, Kingswinford, Stourbridge, Brierley Hill, Oldbury, West Bromwich, Aldridge, Pelsall, Brownhills, Coventry, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Burbage, Tamworth, Leicester, Whetstone, Rugby, Newhall, Burton upon Trent, Derby, Nottingham, Stok-on-Trent
May 11, 2024
Full time
Construction Procurement Category Specialist Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Location: Bristol (Hybrid: 1-2 days in the office) Commutable from Wolverhampton, Leicester, Rugby, Derby, Nottingham Since the pandemic the procurement industry has undergone a drastic change. Closing businesses and disrupted supply chains forced us to collaborate and deliver innovative solutions to never-before-seen problems. My client was at the forefront of this innovation. Instead of reducing their costs, they invested, allowing them not only to survive, but flourish. Since 2021 they have experienced exponential growth, accelerating them to market-leader, and a reputation as a renowned global construction firm. Despite over 100,000 employees across 120 countries, they are still looking to expand, and now wish to take multiple ambitious Construction Procurement Category Specialists to support some on the most high-value projects across the globe. They are offering you the chance to join an established team where you will gain extensive end-to-end exposure across Construction, Infrastructure, Engineering and Procurement Transformation projects. My client is passionate about building a procurement function for the future, so sustainability and renewable energy sit at the forefront of their vision. Such exposure is invaluable in your development and will allow you to fast-track what is traditionally a slow climb up the procurement progression ladder, with previous placements moving into senior procurement positions within 12-18 months. As a Construction Procurement Category Specialist, you will: Support the development and implementation of category strategies helping to streamline the existing procurement process. Use your market insight to unlock opportunities for growth, pitching your ideas to key stakeholders and executives to garner support for your development plans. Deliver on a number of traditional procurement activities - including, but not limited to Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, and Supplier Relationship Management. Construction Procurement Category Specialist requirements: Good exposure across end-to-end procurement projects. This would have been acquired through working on high-value Construction, Engineering, or Energy projects. Strong academic background (Degree + CIPS) is ideal. NEC/FIDIC/JCT contract experience is essential. Demonstratable experience in managing stakeholder and supplier relationships. My client is offering flexible working, where you time in office is dependant on your location and ability to travel. They are passionate about providing a platform for procurement professionals to develop their career while maintaining a work-life balance. Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Procurement, Project Procurement, Construction Procurement, Engineering Procurement, Infrastructure Procurement, Category Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Buyer, Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Renewable Energy, Energy, Solar, Wind, Water, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Progression, Hybrid, Remote, Global, International, Sustainability, Diversity, Transformation, Strategy, Strategic Souring, Contracting, Negotiating, Supplier, Relationships, Management, Tendering, Purchasing, Buying, NEC3, NEC4, JCT, FIDIC, Contracts, New Engineering Contracts, Degree, CIPS, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Shirly, Edgbaston, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Walsall, Coleshill, Kingswinford, Stourbridge, Brierley Hill, Oldbury, West Bromwich, Aldridge, Pelsall, Brownhills, Coventry, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Burbage, Tamworth, Leicester, Whetstone, Rugby, Newhall, Burton upon Trent, Derby, Nottingham, Stok-on-Trent
Cedar Recruitment are delighted to be helping source an experienced Public Sector Procurement professional, to work for an NHS organisation who provide services to the wider NHS such as collaborative procurement support, bid and tender support, supply chain improvements, and a range of specialist projects. The role will be working as a Lead Category Manager, supporting NHS Trusts and the wider NHS and will involve leading on specific strategic sourcing for specific projects impacting the stages of the Procurement life cycle across all Non-Clinical area's of spend. Main Duties and Responsibilities Support the development and delivery of a strategic and operational procurement service Work with stakeholders to ensure that service specifications, procurement evaluation criteria and assessment processes are fit for purpose and will result in the effective procurement of individual service Support delivery against an annual procurement plan in line with the organisations objectives Drive change and innovation within the organisation through a range of initiates Take the lead in individual procurements from end to end Manage and build relationships within multi-disciplinary procurement project teams Be responsible for maintaining communications and relationships for both internal and external stakeholders Provide specialist procurement support and advice to Trust Stakeholders and other partners Be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the overall approach and ensuring systems and processes for procurement are appropriate, fair transparent and non-discriminatory in line with national policy and relevant legislation Develop and contribute to procurement strategies, policies and procedures. Essential Requirements CIPS Level 5 is required to be considered for the role or similar At least 5 years' experience within Category Management is required NHS or Public Sector experience is required including experience of working to PCR2015 Working knowledge of running procurements across a wide range of categories is required You MUST be able to get into Surrey 3 days per week Should you be interested and have the experienced required for this role, then please apply and one of the team will be in touch to discuss it in greater detail.
May 11, 2024
Full time
Cedar Recruitment are delighted to be helping source an experienced Public Sector Procurement professional, to work for an NHS organisation who provide services to the wider NHS such as collaborative procurement support, bid and tender support, supply chain improvements, and a range of specialist projects. The role will be working as a Lead Category Manager, supporting NHS Trusts and the wider NHS and will involve leading on specific strategic sourcing for specific projects impacting the stages of the Procurement life cycle across all Non-Clinical area's of spend. Main Duties and Responsibilities Support the development and delivery of a strategic and operational procurement service Work with stakeholders to ensure that service specifications, procurement evaluation criteria and assessment processes are fit for purpose and will result in the effective procurement of individual service Support delivery against an annual procurement plan in line with the organisations objectives Drive change and innovation within the organisation through a range of initiates Take the lead in individual procurements from end to end Manage and build relationships within multi-disciplinary procurement project teams Be responsible for maintaining communications and relationships for both internal and external stakeholders Provide specialist procurement support and advice to Trust Stakeholders and other partners Be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the overall approach and ensuring systems and processes for procurement are appropriate, fair transparent and non-discriminatory in line with national policy and relevant legislation Develop and contribute to procurement strategies, policies and procedures. Essential Requirements CIPS Level 5 is required to be considered for the role or similar At least 5 years' experience within Category Management is required NHS or Public Sector experience is required including experience of working to PCR2015 Working knowledge of running procurements across a wide range of categories is required You MUST be able to get into Surrey 3 days per week Should you be interested and have the experienced required for this role, then please apply and one of the team will be in touch to discuss it in greater detail.
Think Specialist Recruitment are working with an international company on an exciting opportunity to join their business as a Stock and Inventory Analyst to join multiple sites in Central London. The company are within the medical industry and we are looking for multiple candidates who have worked either within supply chain or an analytical position within the NHS / healthcare. Candidates must be analytical, process driven and available to work ASAP. This is a 2 year temporary contract with the likelihood of changing to a permanent role thereafter. The position will be based every day from your given site. Site options are: Hammersmith, Charring Cross or Paddington This is an excellent opportunity to join and have exposure to a Global business who offer excellent opportunities for career progression. This role will be paying the hourly rate equivalent of a salary between 32,000- 37,500pa depending on experience. As this is a temporary role you will receive weekly pay! Core office hours: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 Duties: Coordinate the ordering, receipt, storage, and consumption processes on-site for products Maintain accurate master and inventory data and being execute all related processes Coordinate and process validation activities Contact and organise returns to suppliers Produce reports along and monitor consumption patterns Initiate continuous improvement initiatives Review stock levels for new product launches. Work in partnership to manage product lists and review stock levels. Candidate Requirements Experience in a Supply Chain environment OR experience working in a hospital environment Expert user of Excel and MS Office suite. Excellent communication skills in English. Project or change management experience. Proven track record in data analysis and affinity with numbers. Willingness to travel as this position requires you to be on-site in the clinical area daily Monday-Friday with some possible weekend work due to cycle count requirements. Nice to Haves General knowledge of healthcare/hospital practices and standards. Previous experience of working in an international multi-layered matrix organisation. Process and solution-oriented problem solver. Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment. Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in temporary, permanent and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, accountancy & finance, human resources, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT
May 10, 2024
Seasonal
Think Specialist Recruitment are working with an international company on an exciting opportunity to join their business as a Stock and Inventory Analyst to join multiple sites in Central London. The company are within the medical industry and we are looking for multiple candidates who have worked either within supply chain or an analytical position within the NHS / healthcare. Candidates must be analytical, process driven and available to work ASAP. This is a 2 year temporary contract with the likelihood of changing to a permanent role thereafter. The position will be based every day from your given site. Site options are: Hammersmith, Charring Cross or Paddington This is an excellent opportunity to join and have exposure to a Global business who offer excellent opportunities for career progression. This role will be paying the hourly rate equivalent of a salary between 32,000- 37,500pa depending on experience. As this is a temporary role you will receive weekly pay! Core office hours: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 Duties: Coordinate the ordering, receipt, storage, and consumption processes on-site for products Maintain accurate master and inventory data and being execute all related processes Coordinate and process validation activities Contact and organise returns to suppliers Produce reports along and monitor consumption patterns Initiate continuous improvement initiatives Review stock levels for new product launches. Work in partnership to manage product lists and review stock levels. Candidate Requirements Experience in a Supply Chain environment OR experience working in a hospital environment Expert user of Excel and MS Office suite. Excellent communication skills in English. Project or change management experience. Proven track record in data analysis and affinity with numbers. Willingness to travel as this position requires you to be on-site in the clinical area daily Monday-Friday with some possible weekend work due to cycle count requirements. Nice to Haves General knowledge of healthcare/hospital practices and standards. Previous experience of working in an international multi-layered matrix organisation. Process and solution-oriented problem solver. Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment. Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in temporary, permanent and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, accountancy & finance, human resources, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT
MRO and Consumables Buyer Glasgow (onsite full time) 32,000 - 38,000 Role Profile Are you a driven procurement or supply chain professional with a track record of delivering cost savings and operational improvements within manufacturing or engineering environments? This newly created role is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of 8m MRO / Consumables spend for a manufacturing site in Glasgow. Although you will provide support for some day to day purchasing activities, the main focus of the role will be driving cost saving projects and managing supplier relationships. What will the role involve? Overseeing day to day purchasing activities as required by the site Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings within both the supply chain and the internal manufacturing operation Lead and deliver cost down projects, particularly looking at TCO (total cost of ownership) for MRO/Consumables purchases Manage supplier relationships, tracking vendor performance through KPIs such as OTIF and NCRs, resolving issues as they occur Manage inventory for MRO/ Consumables, maintaining accurate inventory data and determining MRP parameters such as min/max levels Develop strong working relationships with other teams to effectively collaborate on internal projects Ideal skills and experience Proven hands-on experience in a Procurement / Supply Chain role within Manufacturing or Engineering Ability to thrive in a technical manufacturing environment Track record of delivering improvements and efficiencies in key areas such as Cost Savings, Supplier Performance and Inventory Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills Confident negotiation and influencing skills Willingness to work onsite 5 days per week Driving Licence (occasional business travel to other sites) Remuneration 32,000 - 38,000 plus benefits About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, 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 and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed)
May 10, 2024
Full time
MRO and Consumables Buyer Glasgow (onsite full time) 32,000 - 38,000 Role Profile Are you a driven procurement or supply chain professional with a track record of delivering cost savings and operational improvements within manufacturing or engineering environments? This newly created role is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of 8m MRO / Consumables spend for a manufacturing site in Glasgow. Although you will provide support for some day to day purchasing activities, the main focus of the role will be driving cost saving projects and managing supplier relationships. What will the role involve? Overseeing day to day purchasing activities as required by the site Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings within both the supply chain and the internal manufacturing operation Lead and deliver cost down projects, particularly looking at TCO (total cost of ownership) for MRO/Consumables purchases Manage supplier relationships, tracking vendor performance through KPIs such as OTIF and NCRs, resolving issues as they occur Manage inventory for MRO/ Consumables, maintaining accurate inventory data and determining MRP parameters such as min/max levels Develop strong working relationships with other teams to effectively collaborate on internal projects Ideal skills and experience Proven hands-on experience in a Procurement / Supply Chain role within Manufacturing or Engineering Ability to thrive in a technical manufacturing environment Track record of delivering improvements and efficiencies in key areas such as Cost Savings, Supplier Performance and Inventory Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills Confident negotiation and influencing skills Willingness to work onsite 5 days per week Driving Licence (occasional business travel to other sites) Remuneration 32,000 - 38,000 plus benefits About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, 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 and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed)
Senior Ethical Trade Executive - Labour Rights Reports to: Senior Manager (Labour Rights) Location: London Our specialists within the Social Impact Team are at the heart of defining and shaping our approach to human rights due diligence across the supply chain. You will have the chance to build and apply your specialist knowledge through developing and managing global thematic workplans on issues across labour rights, gender rights, and the inclusion of vulnerable people. You will be working very closely with our implementation teams on the ground in sourcing countries; wider stakeholders across the business and external partners. What You'll Get The world is changing and it's important we support our colleagues. People are at the heart of what we do at Primark so it's essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best. That's why we offer benefits that put you first. Some of our benefits are: 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Flexible Working, opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria. Primark Perks - Discounts with some local partner business to our offices What You'll Do: Establish Global Strategies and Approaches Draft relevant supply chain policies and integrate policy implementation plans into the work described below. Map and define nature of vulnerability in the supply chain. Undertake a gap analysis to assess how vulnerability is currently addressed by Primark programmes. Lead creation of thematic workplans, strategies and roadmaps, on the following labour rights issues: Child Labour, Gender Sensitive Due Diligence, Worker Voice, Vulnerable workers (e.g., precarious work, agency workers, contract workers, informal sector, etc.), Migrants and Refugees. Developing and managing external partnerships Relationship management across the wider business Reporting Develop narratives of Primark's approach across HRDD thematic areas for internal and external comms and reporting; integrating qualitative and quantitative data for effective communication. Support country teams to prepare quality comms materials for internal and external communication. What You'll Bring Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued - so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular: Essential: Supporting programming in the global south on at least two of the technical issues covered by this role. Ability to understand technical and legal information and develop positions which support the practical application of these in supply chains Strategy development, programme design and third-party partnership management experience. Desirable: Knowledge of the garment sector and global supply chains involved with the industry Work experience in at least one country relevant to Primark's supply chain Ready? Good - because we can't wait to see what you can offer. You'll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and talented individuals where you'll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry. If you're excited about this role but don't meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team Can determine where your skills may fit in at Primark. Apply to be part of our future and we'll help you develop yours. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility requests, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. Job ID: 125340BR
May 10, 2024
Full time
Senior Ethical Trade Executive - Labour Rights Reports to: Senior Manager (Labour Rights) Location: London Our specialists within the Social Impact Team are at the heart of defining and shaping our approach to human rights due diligence across the supply chain. You will have the chance to build and apply your specialist knowledge through developing and managing global thematic workplans on issues across labour rights, gender rights, and the inclusion of vulnerable people. You will be working very closely with our implementation teams on the ground in sourcing countries; wider stakeholders across the business and external partners. What You'll Get The world is changing and it's important we support our colleagues. People are at the heart of what we do at Primark so it's essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best. That's why we offer benefits that put you first. Some of our benefits are: 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Flexible Working, opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria. Primark Perks - Discounts with some local partner business to our offices What You'll Do: Establish Global Strategies and Approaches Draft relevant supply chain policies and integrate policy implementation plans into the work described below. Map and define nature of vulnerability in the supply chain. Undertake a gap analysis to assess how vulnerability is currently addressed by Primark programmes. Lead creation of thematic workplans, strategies and roadmaps, on the following labour rights issues: Child Labour, Gender Sensitive Due Diligence, Worker Voice, Vulnerable workers (e.g., precarious work, agency workers, contract workers, informal sector, etc.), Migrants and Refugees. Developing and managing external partnerships Relationship management across the wider business Reporting Develop narratives of Primark's approach across HRDD thematic areas for internal and external comms and reporting; integrating qualitative and quantitative data for effective communication. Support country teams to prepare quality comms materials for internal and external communication. What You'll Bring Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued - so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular: Essential: Supporting programming in the global south on at least two of the technical issues covered by this role. Ability to understand technical and legal information and develop positions which support the practical application of these in supply chains Strategy development, programme design and third-party partnership management experience. Desirable: Knowledge of the garment sector and global supply chains involved with the industry Work experience in at least one country relevant to Primark's supply chain Ready? Good - because we can't wait to see what you can offer. You'll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and talented individuals where you'll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry. If you're excited about this role but don't meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team Can determine where your skills may fit in at Primark. Apply to be part of our future and we'll help you develop yours. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility requests, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. Job ID: 125340BR
Supply Chain Project Manager Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 Based in Hammersmith Office Based Role A global fashion uniform retailer is looking for a Supply Chain Project Manager to join their team in Hammersmith. Looking for individuals experienced in supply chain or procurement, to oversee and manage company supply chain operations, coordinate with internal teams to ensure no issues through the supply chain process. A great opportunity for a Supply Chain Project Manager in the fashion industry with a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skill and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities: Work alongside the Head of Supply Chain to develop project plans, timelines, and objectives Manage project timelines from inception to launch delivery, ensuring adherence to quality and budget Coordinate with internal departments to define project scope and requirements Execute projects according to plan, ensuring quality, budget, and timelines are met Identify and evaluate uniform suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability Ensure timely purchase orders and resolution of any issues throughout development and production Negotiate prices, payment terms, and supplier performance monitoring Coordinate with production teams and logistics partners to ensure timely delivery and distribution Optimise freight charges for shipments to company Warehouse locations. Conduct factory visits to inspect uniform shipments for adherence to standards and address any quality issues Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal departments, factories, and logistics partners Provide regular updates on project progress to key stakeholders. Ensure compliance with client-specific requirements, regulations, and sustainability standards. Collaborate with ESG Specialist for audits and factory visits Travel within the UK and internationally when required. Experience and skills required: Previous experience in a supply chain or procurement role Experience in the fashion industry is highly desirable Degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field Strong knowledge of supply chain principles and practices Excellent organisational, time management and interpersonal skills Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite Programs Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities Benefits: Workplace auto enrolment pension scheme 25 days paid annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays Option to opt into company Healthcare Scheme If you supply chain or procurement experience within fashion, please apply today Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
May 10, 2024
Full time
Supply Chain Project Manager Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 Based in Hammersmith Office Based Role A global fashion uniform retailer is looking for a Supply Chain Project Manager to join their team in Hammersmith. Looking for individuals experienced in supply chain or procurement, to oversee and manage company supply chain operations, coordinate with internal teams to ensure no issues through the supply chain process. A great opportunity for a Supply Chain Project Manager in the fashion industry with a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skill and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities: Work alongside the Head of Supply Chain to develop project plans, timelines, and objectives Manage project timelines from inception to launch delivery, ensuring adherence to quality and budget Coordinate with internal departments to define project scope and requirements Execute projects according to plan, ensuring quality, budget, and timelines are met Identify and evaluate uniform suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability Ensure timely purchase orders and resolution of any issues throughout development and production Negotiate prices, payment terms, and supplier performance monitoring Coordinate with production teams and logistics partners to ensure timely delivery and distribution Optimise freight charges for shipments to company Warehouse locations. Conduct factory visits to inspect uniform shipments for adherence to standards and address any quality issues Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal departments, factories, and logistics partners Provide regular updates on project progress to key stakeholders. Ensure compliance with client-specific requirements, regulations, and sustainability standards. Collaborate with ESG Specialist for audits and factory visits Travel within the UK and internationally when required. Experience and skills required: Previous experience in a supply chain or procurement role Experience in the fashion industry is highly desirable Degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field Strong knowledge of supply chain principles and practices Excellent organisational, time management and interpersonal skills Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite Programs Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities Benefits: Workplace auto enrolment pension scheme 25 days paid annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays Option to opt into company Healthcare Scheme If you supply chain or procurement experience within fashion, please apply today Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.