Role Title: Buyer Location: Derby (Hybrid) Hybrid approx. 3 days a week in Derby We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we re doing something that s never been done before. We re revolutionising an industry. That s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy. We are now recruiting for the exciting Buyer role, to be involved in developing a global supply chain and creating opportunities for the wider industry. The position will support the purchasing strategy development and execution by managing the sourcing activities with our suppliers. Supporting development, delivery and approval of sourcing campaigns in accordance with RR SMR business constraints (time, cost, quality) Internal and External stakeholder engagement throughout the entire life of a procurement campaign Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills. Key Selection Criteria Sourcing and supplier management Source and manage the Rolls-Royce global supply chain that will deliver the most efficient and cost-effective service to SMR development. Ensure adherence to functional processes and procedures and on-going development / continuous improvement activities. Ensure own compliance to the company's code of ethics and all related polices. Establish the commercial framework in which the suppliers shall operate, ensuring cost competitiveness and value for money is achieved. Support strategy development Support to develop and implement global external supplier and commodity strategies which will drive sustainable improvements in quality, cost and delivery Purchase to Pay Process Run global and / or strategic tenders to enable these and help to execute the Purchase to Pay (P2P) solutions that underpin these strategies. Relationship Management Responsible for relationship management and business development of suppliers within their category area or business project to which you are assigned Training & Qualification requirements BA degree or equivalent or significant industry experience. Ideally CIPS qualified. Desirable qualities: Advanced MS Excel skills for Cost Modelling and Reporting Developer tab Proven track record of delivering results. Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working. Good planning / project management skills. Pay and Benefits We anticipate a paying salary of between £29,000-£35,000, A performance related bonus of up to 7%, An attractive pension scheme with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. You will also receive a flexible benefits allowance of £2,200, enabling you to create a bespoke package to suit your needs. BUPA personal health cover £250 one-off cash allowance on joining to spend on your home-office set-up We are Rolls-Royce SMR Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination. We re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we re a strengths-based organisation our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love. The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues Our Culture At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture. Our Application Process Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are: Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact (url removed) to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Role Title: Buyer Location: Derby (Hybrid) Hybrid approx. 3 days a week in Derby We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we re doing something that s never been done before. We re revolutionising an industry. That s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy. We are now recruiting for the exciting Buyer role, to be involved in developing a global supply chain and creating opportunities for the wider industry. The position will support the purchasing strategy development and execution by managing the sourcing activities with our suppliers. Supporting development, delivery and approval of sourcing campaigns in accordance with RR SMR business constraints (time, cost, quality) Internal and External stakeholder engagement throughout the entire life of a procurement campaign Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills. Key Selection Criteria Sourcing and supplier management Source and manage the Rolls-Royce global supply chain that will deliver the most efficient and cost-effective service to SMR development. Ensure adherence to functional processes and procedures and on-going development / continuous improvement activities. Ensure own compliance to the company's code of ethics and all related polices. Establish the commercial framework in which the suppliers shall operate, ensuring cost competitiveness and value for money is achieved. Support strategy development Support to develop and implement global external supplier and commodity strategies which will drive sustainable improvements in quality, cost and delivery Purchase to Pay Process Run global and / or strategic tenders to enable these and help to execute the Purchase to Pay (P2P) solutions that underpin these strategies. Relationship Management Responsible for relationship management and business development of suppliers within their category area or business project to which you are assigned Training & Qualification requirements BA degree or equivalent or significant industry experience. Ideally CIPS qualified. Desirable qualities: Advanced MS Excel skills for Cost Modelling and Reporting Developer tab Proven track record of delivering results. Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working. Good planning / project management skills. Pay and Benefits We anticipate a paying salary of between £29,000-£35,000, A performance related bonus of up to 7%, An attractive pension scheme with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. You will also receive a flexible benefits allowance of £2,200, enabling you to create a bespoke package to suit your needs. BUPA personal health cover £250 one-off cash allowance on joining to spend on your home-office set-up We are Rolls-Royce SMR Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination. We re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we re a strengths-based organisation our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love. The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues Our Culture At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture. Our Application Process Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are: Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact (url removed) to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.
Quest Search & Selection are partnering with this leadingfood buying & procurement organisation based in the UK. Their clients will include foodservice sites and hospitality partners who would purchase food, ingredients and everything in-between! This business work closely with their clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them both time and money whilst offering a unique purchasing power. This role in is lead the food strategy to oversee that the business are supplying the right products and services, at the right price, whilst supporting other key priorities around Net Zero, Quality Supply Chain & work within their CSR targets . The responsibilities of this Procurement Manager - Food position - To assist the Category Managers and Leads to proactively manage the supply base to drive buying efficiencies. Ensures the safe and ethical sourcing of great products and services Oversee all tenders and contract and looking at commercial improvements and negoitations Negotiating with internal stakeholders to get the most commercial categories for their departments Help move the business forward for their supply chain integrity, This role will push the boundaries of how they approach sourcing & focusing on driving improvements. Coaching and developing and influencing where needed and lead 1 category Buyer. Complying with internal governance and external audits Collaborating to help identify future opportunities for value creation Identify market trends and insight around best in class procurement and apply learnings to their approach The experience requiredfor this Procurement Manager - Food position - You mush have 3 years + experience with Buying, Supply Cain Purchasing or Procurement experience within a supermarket, convenience, foodservice, manufacturing or retail environment is ideal Working knowledge of end-to-end supply chain Proven ability to reduce cost & the demonstration of strategic procurement decision making Versatile influencer, not afraid to challenge across all levels of seniority Evidence of an ability to work cross-functionally management or leadership experience would be desirable You must be a good communicator that is confident to deal with internal & external stakeholders Analytical in your approach and be able to happy to deal with trading reports Benefits of this Procurement Manager - Food position - This is a great opportunity to work for a £Billion industry with growth for the right calibre individual. In addition to the support, training, they offer - 25 days holidays hybrid working - 2 days in the office. Life Assurance Pension contribution Bonus potential Free Parking If this role sounds like you and you have the required skillset, please send your cv quoting the reference JO-46. We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Quest Search & Selection are partnering with this leadingfood buying & procurement organisation based in the UK. Their clients will include foodservice sites and hospitality partners who would purchase food, ingredients and everything in-between! This business work closely with their clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them both time and money whilst offering a unique purchasing power. This role in is lead the food strategy to oversee that the business are supplying the right products and services, at the right price, whilst supporting other key priorities around Net Zero, Quality Supply Chain & work within their CSR targets . The responsibilities of this Procurement Manager - Food position - To assist the Category Managers and Leads to proactively manage the supply base to drive buying efficiencies. Ensures the safe and ethical sourcing of great products and services Oversee all tenders and contract and looking at commercial improvements and negoitations Negotiating with internal stakeholders to get the most commercial categories for their departments Help move the business forward for their supply chain integrity, This role will push the boundaries of how they approach sourcing & focusing on driving improvements. Coaching and developing and influencing where needed and lead 1 category Buyer. Complying with internal governance and external audits Collaborating to help identify future opportunities for value creation Identify market trends and insight around best in class procurement and apply learnings to their approach The experience requiredfor this Procurement Manager - Food position - You mush have 3 years + experience with Buying, Supply Cain Purchasing or Procurement experience within a supermarket, convenience, foodservice, manufacturing or retail environment is ideal Working knowledge of end-to-end supply chain Proven ability to reduce cost & the demonstration of strategic procurement decision making Versatile influencer, not afraid to challenge across all levels of seniority Evidence of an ability to work cross-functionally management or leadership experience would be desirable You must be a good communicator that is confident to deal with internal & external stakeholders Analytical in your approach and be able to happy to deal with trading reports Benefits of this Procurement Manager - Food position - This is a great opportunity to work for a £Billion industry with growth for the right calibre individual. In addition to the support, training, they offer - 25 days holidays hybrid working - 2 days in the office. Life Assurance Pension contribution Bonus potential Free Parking If this role sounds like you and you have the required skillset, please send your cv quoting the reference JO-46. We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Role Title: Buyer Location: Warrington/Derby/Manchester (Hybrid) Hybrid approx. 3 days a week in Derby, Warrington or Manchester office We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we re doing something that s never been done before. We re revolutionising an industry. That s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy. We are now recruiting for the exciting Buyer role, to be involved in developing a global supply chain and creating opportunities for the wider industry. The position will support the purchasing strategy development and execution by managing the sourcing activities with our suppliers. Supporting development, delivery and approval of sourcing campaigns in accordance with RR SMR business constraints (time, cost, quality) Internal and External stakeholder engagement throughout the entire life of a procurement campaign Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills. Key Selection Criteria Sourcing and supplier management Source and manage the Rolls-Royce global supply chain that will deliver the most efficient and cost-effective service to SMR development. Ensure adherence to functional processes and procedures and on-going development / continuous improvement activities. Ensure own compliance to the company's code of ethics and all related polices. Establish the commercial framework in which the suppliers shall operate, ensuring cost competitiveness and value for money is achieved. Support strategy development Support to develop and implement global external supplier and commodity strategies which will drive sustainable improvements in quality, cost and delivery Purchase to Pay Process Run global and / or strategic tenders to enable these and help to execute the Purchase to Pay (P2P) solutions that underpin these strategies. Relationship Management Responsible for relationship management and business development of suppliers within their category area or business project to which you are assigned Training & Qualification requirements BA degree or equivalent or significant industry experience. Ideally MCIPs qualified or equivalent. Desirable qualities: Advanced MS Excel skills for Cost Modelling and Reporting Developer tab Proven track record of delivering results. Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working. Good planning / project management skills. Pay and Benefits We anticipate a paying salary of between £31,000-£41,000, plus A performance related bonus of up to 7%, An attractive pension scheme with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. You will also receive a flexible benefits allowance of £2,200, enabling you to create a bespoke package to suit your needs. BUPA personal health cover £250 one-off cash allowance on joining to spend on your home-office set-up We are Rolls-Royce SMR Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination. We re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we re a strengths-based organisation our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love. The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues Our Culture At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture. Our Application Process Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are: Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact (url removed) to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Role Title: Buyer Location: Warrington/Derby/Manchester (Hybrid) Hybrid approx. 3 days a week in Derby, Warrington or Manchester office We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we re doing something that s never been done before. We re revolutionising an industry. That s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy. We are now recruiting for the exciting Buyer role, to be involved in developing a global supply chain and creating opportunities for the wider industry. The position will support the purchasing strategy development and execution by managing the sourcing activities with our suppliers. Supporting development, delivery and approval of sourcing campaigns in accordance with RR SMR business constraints (time, cost, quality) Internal and External stakeholder engagement throughout the entire life of a procurement campaign Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills. Key Selection Criteria Sourcing and supplier management Source and manage the Rolls-Royce global supply chain that will deliver the most efficient and cost-effective service to SMR development. Ensure adherence to functional processes and procedures and on-going development / continuous improvement activities. Ensure own compliance to the company's code of ethics and all related polices. Establish the commercial framework in which the suppliers shall operate, ensuring cost competitiveness and value for money is achieved. Support strategy development Support to develop and implement global external supplier and commodity strategies which will drive sustainable improvements in quality, cost and delivery Purchase to Pay Process Run global and / or strategic tenders to enable these and help to execute the Purchase to Pay (P2P) solutions that underpin these strategies. Relationship Management Responsible for relationship management and business development of suppliers within their category area or business project to which you are assigned Training & Qualification requirements BA degree or equivalent or significant industry experience. Ideally MCIPs qualified or equivalent. Desirable qualities: Advanced MS Excel skills for Cost Modelling and Reporting Developer tab Proven track record of delivering results. Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working. Good planning / project management skills. Pay and Benefits We anticipate a paying salary of between £31,000-£41,000, plus A performance related bonus of up to 7%, An attractive pension scheme with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. You will also receive a flexible benefits allowance of £2,200, enabling you to create a bespoke package to suit your needs. BUPA personal health cover £250 one-off cash allowance on joining to spend on your home-office set-up We are Rolls-Royce SMR Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination. We re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we re a strengths-based organisation our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love. The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues Our Culture At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture. Our Application Process Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are: Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact (url removed) to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.
Company Profile Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries. Position Summary To carry out Project specific purchasing duties in accordance with company procedures. Duties & Responsibilities Functions ESSENTIAL • Responsible for development of strategy and maintenance of project procurement plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders • Preparation of invitations to tender (ITTs) and sourcing activities • Work with various stakeholders to specify, select and source equipment and/or services in accordance with SCM procedures based on price, quality, risks and according to customer demand, company policy and project budgets • Understand and interpret technical data sufficient to prepare, issue, review and analyse "ITTs" • Subcontract drafting including identification of appropriate contracting models and main contract flow-downs • Negotiations with suppliers and management of clarifications • Preparation of award recommendations • Subcontract progress follow-up, expediting and commercial management up to the point of closeout • Provide support to Buyers, Category Managers and Supplier Managers • Supplier qualification and onboarding activities in collaboration with the SQE function and other internal stakeholders • Bid evaluations and comparisons • Working with the business segments to source alternative products and reviewing existing ones to ensure prices remain competitive with no compromise to quality or compliance standards • Ensure compliance with HSE&QA requirements internally as well as externally • Participate in HSE Awareness - Observation Cards, HSE Safety suggestions • Pro-active with a solutions-based approach, willing to challenge the status quo • Demonstrates initiative and ownership to deliver workload unsupervised while flexible to support wider team activities. • Committed to continuous improvement and identification of efficient work methods and processes. • Pro-active planning and organising skills, able to identify and effectively prioritise workload and successfully meet multiple, often competing deadlines • Confident networking with an excellent ability to negotiate and influence • Support the effective reduction in cost of poor quality (COPQ) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) project within the procurement / subcontract function • Ability to work within extremely busy projects and cope with the pressure of meeting demanding targets and working to tight deadlines NON-ESSENTIAL • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Supervisory Responsibilities Reporting Relationship • Supply Chain Manager Qualifications REQUIRED • Professional certification in CIPS desirable • Relevant SCM degree or equivalent qualification Experience/skills • Competent in ERP systems • Experience working in a manufacturing and project environment • Experience of procurement systems, software and sourcing tools • Subcontract drafting experience • Contractual awareness and strong analytical skills • Previous experience in a subcontracting environment, preferably in services packages • Extensive and practical knowledge of procurement or subcontract functions, forms of contract and procedures • Extensive and practical experience in the tendering and execution of subcontracts and pricing agreements. • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Confidence in compiling supplier visit reports expected. Ability to effectively present information and respond to key stakeholder demands • Experience in MS packages, PeopleSoft, or other ERP systems • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics • Strong planning and organisation skills • Good team player with the diplomatic skills necessary to build strong and constructive internal and external relationships • Good influencing and negotiation skills • Excellent communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to promote the global supply chain strategy throughout the business in a positive manner . Closing Statement We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Company Profile Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries. Position Summary To carry out Project specific purchasing duties in accordance with company procedures. Duties & Responsibilities Functions ESSENTIAL • Responsible for development of strategy and maintenance of project procurement plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders • Preparation of invitations to tender (ITTs) and sourcing activities • Work with various stakeholders to specify, select and source equipment and/or services in accordance with SCM procedures based on price, quality, risks and according to customer demand, company policy and project budgets • Understand and interpret technical data sufficient to prepare, issue, review and analyse "ITTs" • Subcontract drafting including identification of appropriate contracting models and main contract flow-downs • Negotiations with suppliers and management of clarifications • Preparation of award recommendations • Subcontract progress follow-up, expediting and commercial management up to the point of closeout • Provide support to Buyers, Category Managers and Supplier Managers • Supplier qualification and onboarding activities in collaboration with the SQE function and other internal stakeholders • Bid evaluations and comparisons • Working with the business segments to source alternative products and reviewing existing ones to ensure prices remain competitive with no compromise to quality or compliance standards • Ensure compliance with HSE&QA requirements internally as well as externally • Participate in HSE Awareness - Observation Cards, HSE Safety suggestions • Pro-active with a solutions-based approach, willing to challenge the status quo • Demonstrates initiative and ownership to deliver workload unsupervised while flexible to support wider team activities. • Committed to continuous improvement and identification of efficient work methods and processes. • Pro-active planning and organising skills, able to identify and effectively prioritise workload and successfully meet multiple, often competing deadlines • Confident networking with an excellent ability to negotiate and influence • Support the effective reduction in cost of poor quality (COPQ) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) project within the procurement / subcontract function • Ability to work within extremely busy projects and cope with the pressure of meeting demanding targets and working to tight deadlines NON-ESSENTIAL • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Supervisory Responsibilities Reporting Relationship • Supply Chain Manager Qualifications REQUIRED • Professional certification in CIPS desirable • Relevant SCM degree or equivalent qualification Experience/skills • Competent in ERP systems • Experience working in a manufacturing and project environment • Experience of procurement systems, software and sourcing tools • Subcontract drafting experience • Contractual awareness and strong analytical skills • Previous experience in a subcontracting environment, preferably in services packages • Extensive and practical knowledge of procurement or subcontract functions, forms of contract and procedures • Extensive and practical experience in the tendering and execution of subcontracts and pricing agreements. • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Confidence in compiling supplier visit reports expected. Ability to effectively present information and respond to key stakeholder demands • Experience in MS packages, PeopleSoft, or other ERP systems • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics • Strong planning and organisation skills • Good team player with the diplomatic skills necessary to build strong and constructive internal and external relationships • Good influencing and negotiation skills • Excellent communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to promote the global supply chain strategy throughout the business in a positive manner . Closing Statement We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.
Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer Job Type : Full Time Location: Norfolk Salary: Competitive The Role Reporting to the Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, you will lead in developing, improving and implementing best practices and activities to help improve overall supplier performance, help reduce costs and build a more robust Supply Chain process. You will be responsible for Supplier selections, assessments, appraisals, approvals, development, monitoring and control activities along with involvement in Supplier audits and have the scope to take ownership to flow down applicable requirements (company, regulatory, international standards, customer etc) and ensure and verify compliance. Our SQA will be part of a very collaborative process, managing relationships both internally and externally, particularly with suppliers with a focus on improvement of product quality. You will help perform supplier audits ensuring suppliers meet their contractual obligations and will play a vital role in building strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Perform supplier audits / surveillance to verify compliance to Part 21 Subpart G, AS9100, ISO 9001 and specific customer requirements, using MIRUS internal processes Operate in a risk-basked way, proactively identifying potential risks to the supply chain and to communicate this to stakeholders Work with the engineering team and suppliers as part of the industrialisation process to support the deployment of the NPI - APQP tools , FAI, DFM Support supplier business reviews with supply chain category buyers as required. Support series production and the review and approval of FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports) In accordance with AS9102. Review and investigate deviation requests (concessions and production permits) from suppliers. Support the management of NCR's (non-conformance records) to closure through the MRB (material review board) process. Skills and Qualifications Demonstrable experience as a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, gained within a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of aerospace AS9100/ IS09001 requirements. An ability to use the crucial quality tools necessary to continually increase the performance of manufacturing from our suppliers (FMEA, RCA, SPC, Process capability studies/ MSA Gauge etc) An attention to detail, and ability to develop, document and audit processes and procedures. The ideal candidate will also hold an IQA accreditation, or Engineering degree. Benefits Knowledge of AS9100 Worked in the aerospace industry. 'Lean' manufacturing knowledge Kiazen /continuous improvement awareness Has worked in a supply chain environment. Customer focused. Able to communicate well at all levels. Team player / working team contributor. Enjoys a challenge. Able to challenge the 'norm'. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer Job Type : Full Time Location: Norfolk Salary: Competitive The Role Reporting to the Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, you will lead in developing, improving and implementing best practices and activities to help improve overall supplier performance, help reduce costs and build a more robust Supply Chain process. You will be responsible for Supplier selections, assessments, appraisals, approvals, development, monitoring and control activities along with involvement in Supplier audits and have the scope to take ownership to flow down applicable requirements (company, regulatory, international standards, customer etc) and ensure and verify compliance. Our SQA will be part of a very collaborative process, managing relationships both internally and externally, particularly with suppliers with a focus on improvement of product quality. You will help perform supplier audits ensuring suppliers meet their contractual obligations and will play a vital role in building strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Perform supplier audits / surveillance to verify compliance to Part 21 Subpart G, AS9100, ISO 9001 and specific customer requirements, using MIRUS internal processes Operate in a risk-basked way, proactively identifying potential risks to the supply chain and to communicate this to stakeholders Work with the engineering team and suppliers as part of the industrialisation process to support the deployment of the NPI - APQP tools , FAI, DFM Support supplier business reviews with supply chain category buyers as required. Support series production and the review and approval of FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports) In accordance with AS9102. Review and investigate deviation requests (concessions and production permits) from suppliers. Support the management of NCR's (non-conformance records) to closure through the MRB (material review board) process. Skills and Qualifications Demonstrable experience as a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, gained within a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of aerospace AS9100/ IS09001 requirements. An ability to use the crucial quality tools necessary to continually increase the performance of manufacturing from our suppliers (FMEA, RCA, SPC, Process capability studies/ MSA Gauge etc) An attention to detail, and ability to develop, document and audit processes and procedures. The ideal candidate will also hold an IQA accreditation, or Engineering degree. Benefits Knowledge of AS9100 Worked in the aerospace industry. 'Lean' manufacturing knowledge Kiazen /continuous improvement awareness Has worked in a supply chain environment. Customer focused. Able to communicate well at all levels. Team player / working team contributor. Enjoys a challenge. Able to challenge the 'norm'. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.
This position requires a Senior Buyer with a strong background in retail procurement and supply chain to join a leading team and contribute to their success in the industry. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an excellent understanding of the retail market, supplier management, and strategic sourcing. Client Details A well-established organisation within their market and have a reputation for delivering high-quality products to their consumers. Description Create new products and commercial ranges that are right for our varied customer base. Manage new product development stage process in full, from conception to bottom line. Consistently keep up to date with new trends and crazes. Liaising with suppliers including dealing direct with factories in the Far East, ensuring strong supplier relationships are maintained. Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies. Introducing new suppliers that can add real value to our business. Liaising with QA team to ensure our product meets the required standards. Negotiating with suppliers to ensure the companies margin targets are achieved. Liaising with design team, providing artwork briefs to ensure our packaging is always first-rate Working closely with sales team to take on board customer feedback and customer requirements. Responsible for set up and merchandising the key brands/new lines at UK trade fairs. Ensure brands are merchandised to the highest level in our showroom. Responsible for implementing marketing strategies for category including trade press, etc. Profile Proven track record of successful new product development is essential Far East buying/sourcing experience Wholesale experience advantageous Fully competent with Microsoft Office packages and strong excel skills Job Offer Opportunities for professional growth and development within the retail industry. Convenient location in Glasgow. Role fully remote/home based, but travel is required. Travel to Glasgow office approximately 8 times per year. Travel to trade fairs including Far East approximately 1-2 times a year.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
This position requires a Senior Buyer with a strong background in retail procurement and supply chain to join a leading team and contribute to their success in the industry. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an excellent understanding of the retail market, supplier management, and strategic sourcing. Client Details A well-established organisation within their market and have a reputation for delivering high-quality products to their consumers. Description Create new products and commercial ranges that are right for our varied customer base. Manage new product development stage process in full, from conception to bottom line. Consistently keep up to date with new trends and crazes. Liaising with suppliers including dealing direct with factories in the Far East, ensuring strong supplier relationships are maintained. Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies. Introducing new suppliers that can add real value to our business. Liaising with QA team to ensure our product meets the required standards. Negotiating with suppliers to ensure the companies margin targets are achieved. Liaising with design team, providing artwork briefs to ensure our packaging is always first-rate Working closely with sales team to take on board customer feedback and customer requirements. Responsible for set up and merchandising the key brands/new lines at UK trade fairs. Ensure brands are merchandised to the highest level in our showroom. Responsible for implementing marketing strategies for category including trade press, etc. Profile Proven track record of successful new product development is essential Far East buying/sourcing experience Wholesale experience advantageous Fully competent with Microsoft Office packages and strong excel skills Job Offer Opportunities for professional growth and development within the retail industry. Convenient location in Glasgow. Role fully remote/home based, but travel is required. Travel to Glasgow office approximately 8 times per year. Travel to trade fairs including Far East approximately 1-2 times a year.
Safer Hand Solutions Ltd
Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
Marketing Coordinator £25,000 Permanent Stoke on Trent My client are an established and reputable organisation who are a leading manufacturer and distributer of specialist items. They are one of the area's biggest and most desirable employers in Staffordshire and across Europe. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Marketing Coordinator to join an established team and work within the Marketing Communications team supporting the sales organisation with retailer facing content. Manage the production and up-keep of brand, product category, key customer, and seasonal trade presentations to deliver business commercial objectives Liaison with Buying and Product teams converting product roadmaps to retailer facing content by working closely with the In-House creative design studio Manage the retailer digital product compliance service ensuring product content on retailer websites meets minimum rule set requirements at all times Manage the content and brochure execution around trade shows to deliver key product messages Organise and track the marketing requirements for each trade show to ensure all tasks are actioned before their deadlines Duties to include: Catalogues, Brochures, and presentations Create and maintain "master" product catalogues for all owned brands within the business ensuring they are continually refreshed and up to date Custodian of the catalogues ensure correct usage and providing bespoke extracts / variations to meet commercial objectives Responsible for digital upkeep and any print requirements Manage ad hoc range and product collection brochure requirements for the Sales organisation Create customer presentations from Sales briefs utilising brand guidelines and approved product & brand digital content assets Create Product Information Packs for all new product introductions facilitating sales forecasts to be produced by the Sales organisation Manage any trade printed material requirements with external print agencies to agreed budgets Content Storage Work within the organisations Product Information Management / Data Asset Management system ensure single version of the truth to catalogue, brochure, and presentation content Ensure content is maintained and accessible via organisation's remote Sales Presenter software applications Trade Shows & exhibitions Ensure the content on trade show exhibition profiles are up to date with the latest images, press releases and brochures Create bespoke landing pages per show to house digital copies of brochures and catalogues for digital downloads Liaise with brand directors to capture and delivery brochure print requirements Liaise with buyers to brief, manage approvals, and print of product spec cards and stand graphics Liaise with brand directors to capture and record marketing requirements for each trade show and ensure actions are completed within key deadlines Digital Product Content Ensure digital content for products is optimised and used by target retailers Ensure the product catalogue is up to date in content compliance software Liaise with Sales organisation to correct any product content errors or optimisation requirements within target retailers In order to be considered for the role: Ideally you will have a creative background, whether through work or study A desire to work within a high pressured, fast paced marketing department Have a creative mind Proficiency in using a range of software including the Microsoft suite. Excellent attention to detail Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a team. Problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet. Self-motivated with a high level of initiative. Willingness to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. This role would suit a confident, capable individual who holds excellent communication skills, a problem solver, with a creative mind. Someone who will place the customer experience first and work to ensure a smooth end to end process. This organisation presents an excellent opportunity for future development for the right individual. Core Skills It is imperative for the right candidate to display: Strong organisational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines. Capable of working under pressure Ability to use own initiative. Problem-solving, can-do approach Able to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Effective communicator through all platforms Excellent at multi-tasking and good team player. Self-motivated and dependable. High degree of confidentiality In return you will receive an excellent salary, and benefits package: 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) Free onsite parking Staff discount on all products Employee assistance programme Refer a friend scheme Exceptional training and development opportunities Eye care allowance Exclusive discounts across leisure activities Long service awards Annual bonus scheme This is an incredible opportunity for anyone looking to join a fantastic, values-based employer who genuinely cares about their people. To find out more information, call Safer Hand Solutions and ask for Jo Glover, or apply to day to be considered for the role. Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted, but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.
Apr 14, 2024
Full time
Marketing Coordinator £25,000 Permanent Stoke on Trent My client are an established and reputable organisation who are a leading manufacturer and distributer of specialist items. They are one of the area's biggest and most desirable employers in Staffordshire and across Europe. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Marketing Coordinator to join an established team and work within the Marketing Communications team supporting the sales organisation with retailer facing content. Manage the production and up-keep of brand, product category, key customer, and seasonal trade presentations to deliver business commercial objectives Liaison with Buying and Product teams converting product roadmaps to retailer facing content by working closely with the In-House creative design studio Manage the retailer digital product compliance service ensuring product content on retailer websites meets minimum rule set requirements at all times Manage the content and brochure execution around trade shows to deliver key product messages Organise and track the marketing requirements for each trade show to ensure all tasks are actioned before their deadlines Duties to include: Catalogues, Brochures, and presentations Create and maintain "master" product catalogues for all owned brands within the business ensuring they are continually refreshed and up to date Custodian of the catalogues ensure correct usage and providing bespoke extracts / variations to meet commercial objectives Responsible for digital upkeep and any print requirements Manage ad hoc range and product collection brochure requirements for the Sales organisation Create customer presentations from Sales briefs utilising brand guidelines and approved product & brand digital content assets Create Product Information Packs for all new product introductions facilitating sales forecasts to be produced by the Sales organisation Manage any trade printed material requirements with external print agencies to agreed budgets Content Storage Work within the organisations Product Information Management / Data Asset Management system ensure single version of the truth to catalogue, brochure, and presentation content Ensure content is maintained and accessible via organisation's remote Sales Presenter software applications Trade Shows & exhibitions Ensure the content on trade show exhibition profiles are up to date with the latest images, press releases and brochures Create bespoke landing pages per show to house digital copies of brochures and catalogues for digital downloads Liaise with brand directors to capture and delivery brochure print requirements Liaise with buyers to brief, manage approvals, and print of product spec cards and stand graphics Liaise with brand directors to capture and record marketing requirements for each trade show and ensure actions are completed within key deadlines Digital Product Content Ensure digital content for products is optimised and used by target retailers Ensure the product catalogue is up to date in content compliance software Liaise with Sales organisation to correct any product content errors or optimisation requirements within target retailers In order to be considered for the role: Ideally you will have a creative background, whether through work or study A desire to work within a high pressured, fast paced marketing department Have a creative mind Proficiency in using a range of software including the Microsoft suite. Excellent attention to detail Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a team. Problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet. Self-motivated with a high level of initiative. Willingness to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. This role would suit a confident, capable individual who holds excellent communication skills, a problem solver, with a creative mind. Someone who will place the customer experience first and work to ensure a smooth end to end process. This organisation presents an excellent opportunity for future development for the right individual. Core Skills It is imperative for the right candidate to display: Strong organisational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines. Capable of working under pressure Ability to use own initiative. Problem-solving, can-do approach Able to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Effective communicator through all platforms Excellent at multi-tasking and good team player. Self-motivated and dependable. High degree of confidentiality In return you will receive an excellent salary, and benefits package: 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) Free onsite parking Staff discount on all products Employee assistance programme Refer a friend scheme Exceptional training and development opportunities Eye care allowance Exclusive discounts across leisure activities Long service awards Annual bonus scheme This is an incredible opportunity for anyone looking to join a fantastic, values-based employer who genuinely cares about their people. To find out more information, call Safer Hand Solutions and ask for Jo Glover, or apply to day to be considered for the role. Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted, but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.
Buyer Salary + Benefits Salary DOE- 35K - 40K Company Bonus Scheme of up to an additional 10K Hybrid / Flexible Working 08:30-17:00 Monday to Thursday / 08:30-16:00 on Fridays 25 Days Paid Holiday + Bank Holidays 1-day additional leave per 12 months of service up to 28 days Auto-enrolment Pension Buyer Required to join a leading UK Wholesaler to aid with large scale company growth. Our client turns over in excess of 66m per year and are looking to expand further for 2024 at their site based in Rochdale. The company specialise specifically within the Retail and FMCG sector, working with some of the biggest industry leading brands, supplying goods to customers across the UK, bringing to market product categories that range from Crisps and Snacks, Household Goods and Toiletries to Groceries, Pet Care and Beer, Wines and Spirits. Buyer Position Overview Manage a large portfolio of purchases across multiple categories and suppliers Deliver on growth objectives and KPI's With guidance from the Senior Buyer, define category strategy, range, price and promotional strategy Develop and maintain Supplier and Manufacture relationships Leverage your network and connections to source the best deals Agree JBP's and marketing with Manufactures and Suppliers Proactively manage Supplier and Manufacture payment terms and payments Management orders, delivery and transport to maximise profitability Buyer Position Requirements Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a similar role Previous experience working within the Retail/Wholesale FMCG industry - Highly Advantageous Excellent written and verbal communication The ability to accurately analyse data Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.
Apr 13, 2024
Full time
Buyer Salary + Benefits Salary DOE- 35K - 40K Company Bonus Scheme of up to an additional 10K Hybrid / Flexible Working 08:30-17:00 Monday to Thursday / 08:30-16:00 on Fridays 25 Days Paid Holiday + Bank Holidays 1-day additional leave per 12 months of service up to 28 days Auto-enrolment Pension Buyer Required to join a leading UK Wholesaler to aid with large scale company growth. Our client turns over in excess of 66m per year and are looking to expand further for 2024 at their site based in Rochdale. The company specialise specifically within the Retail and FMCG sector, working with some of the biggest industry leading brands, supplying goods to customers across the UK, bringing to market product categories that range from Crisps and Snacks, Household Goods and Toiletries to Groceries, Pet Care and Beer, Wines and Spirits. Buyer Position Overview Manage a large portfolio of purchases across multiple categories and suppliers Deliver on growth objectives and KPI's With guidance from the Senior Buyer, define category strategy, range, price and promotional strategy Develop and maintain Supplier and Manufacture relationships Leverage your network and connections to source the best deals Agree JBP's and marketing with Manufactures and Suppliers Proactively manage Supplier and Manufacture payment terms and payments Management orders, delivery and transport to maximise profitability Buyer Position Requirements Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a similar role Previous experience working within the Retail/Wholesale FMCG industry - Highly Advantageous Excellent written and verbal communication The ability to accurately analyse data Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.
About the Role Permutive is hiring a motivated Head of Sales to drive our new business who has proven success selling Marketing and/or Advertising platforms to Brands. Permutive is the category-leading Audience Platform, we've spent the last 8 years laying Permutive across the supply side. We have 80% market share in the UK and 40% market share in the US across premium publishers. As the cookie collapses we're enabling advertisers to build direct pathways to publishers, to bring their own data along, and model and scale it out across 1.7T impressions, without the need for cookies. We're solving the biggest industry problem, and we've spent the last year proving our technology, winning flagship telcos and tech companies. We enabled them to triple their reach into the 70% of consumers who no longer have a cookie, and with it we've doubled sales downstream. The product outperforms the native data platforms within Google DV360 and TTD, and we're now looking to rapidly scale this as the cookie collapses. This role is instrumental in driving the success of the Advertiser team and we're looking for you to help us get there. About the team You'll join a motivated and high-performing team made up of individuals with backgrounds from across the Advertising industry. We're effectively an incubator organisation inside the main Permutive business and we solve the biggest challenges for our customers as the cookie deprecates, specifically data activation. In head-to-head tests against Google and The Trade Desk, we've doubled reach and doubled sales. We are excited by the opportunity to have an outsized impact on the wider business by building the Advertiser business at Permutive. What you'll be doing Be accountable and responsible for meeting the new business revenue goal of the Advertiser business. Building out the new business go-to-market strategy of the sales for the Advertiser team. This includes hiring into your team. Responsible for ensuring that we meet, and exceed, annual sales goals. Running a consultative sales process with Advertisers to help them transform the way they use Programmatic Media Execute a rigorous qualification process to ensure that we are meeting with the Advertisers who best fit our ICP profile Collaborate with Product and Engineering to refine our Product Market Fit in line with market feedback from qualified prospects Own your pipeline and revenue targets, Sales Directors are franchise owners at Permutive Deliver high volumes of activity to build your pipeline and create the framework for successful pipeline generation Be a trusted advisor across your prospects and take a consultative approach to uncovering business needs and pains Strategically focus and target the ideal customer profile to bring on strong fit customers Work collaboratively with the wider Permutive & prospect organizations to act as consultants to Brands on the digital marketing landscape, how Permutive serves their business needs and solves their pains Maintain a strong level of proficiency in market changes, products; including the target buyer, product positioning, major benefits, and features, as well as the skills to communicate those benefits to customers in a way that drives urgency Building brand recognition in the industry by attending industry conferences, events, and networking sessions What you'll need An expert in opening and driving successful revenue in complex SaaS sales cycles. Demonstrated success in a full cycle SaaS sales experience Strong hunter mentality, you'll be building and driving the success of the Advertiser team's new business quota. Track record of building and executing successful GTM functions for sales teams Experience successfully building relationships and closing business with Brands and/or Advertisers. We would be excited if you have worked in Advertising, Measurement, MarTech, or CDP/DMP. Proven ability to independently develop, manage, and close new client relationships at the CxO level in Enterprise, complex accounts. In particular, working with Marketing, Digital, Programmatic and Media and Measurement. Experience building relationships with Champions, Economic Buyers and Executive Sponsors Experience hitting quota of $2m+ of ARR per year Mastered a solution-based approach to selling with experience managing complex sales processes, including working knowledge of MEDDIC or similar sales methodology experience Nice to have: In-depth knowledge of the ad-tech ecosystem What we are offering We take a structured, objective approach to salary-setting, which is based on marketing information, our compensation strategy, and your experience and capability assessed through our interview process. For a typical candidate who meets our requirements, we pay a base salary between £125,000 and £140,000. How we compensate for success If you join Permutive as a Sales Director with a base salary of £140,000 and reach 100% quota attainment in a year, your OTE for that year will be around £280,000. The true earning potential is significantly higher as your potential to earn is uncapped, 100% quota attainment is the minimum expectation for our Sales teams. Benefits Stock options Parental Leave Policy entitling new parents up to 26 weeks of leave on full pay Everyone has full access to LinkedIn Learning Time to rest and relax with unlimited paid leave (minimum expectation of 25 days + bank holidays annually) Extensive training and development opportunities Free access to Spill , our mental health partners Work-from-home allowance - £500 budget to upgrade your working environment. YuLife insurance - virtual GP and healthcare services, work-life consultations, free will writing service, wellbeing discounts
Apr 13, 2024
Full time
About the Role Permutive is hiring a motivated Head of Sales to drive our new business who has proven success selling Marketing and/or Advertising platforms to Brands. Permutive is the category-leading Audience Platform, we've spent the last 8 years laying Permutive across the supply side. We have 80% market share in the UK and 40% market share in the US across premium publishers. As the cookie collapses we're enabling advertisers to build direct pathways to publishers, to bring their own data along, and model and scale it out across 1.7T impressions, without the need for cookies. We're solving the biggest industry problem, and we've spent the last year proving our technology, winning flagship telcos and tech companies. We enabled them to triple their reach into the 70% of consumers who no longer have a cookie, and with it we've doubled sales downstream. The product outperforms the native data platforms within Google DV360 and TTD, and we're now looking to rapidly scale this as the cookie collapses. This role is instrumental in driving the success of the Advertiser team and we're looking for you to help us get there. About the team You'll join a motivated and high-performing team made up of individuals with backgrounds from across the Advertising industry. We're effectively an incubator organisation inside the main Permutive business and we solve the biggest challenges for our customers as the cookie deprecates, specifically data activation. In head-to-head tests against Google and The Trade Desk, we've doubled reach and doubled sales. We are excited by the opportunity to have an outsized impact on the wider business by building the Advertiser business at Permutive. What you'll be doing Be accountable and responsible for meeting the new business revenue goal of the Advertiser business. Building out the new business go-to-market strategy of the sales for the Advertiser team. This includes hiring into your team. Responsible for ensuring that we meet, and exceed, annual sales goals. Running a consultative sales process with Advertisers to help them transform the way they use Programmatic Media Execute a rigorous qualification process to ensure that we are meeting with the Advertisers who best fit our ICP profile Collaborate with Product and Engineering to refine our Product Market Fit in line with market feedback from qualified prospects Own your pipeline and revenue targets, Sales Directors are franchise owners at Permutive Deliver high volumes of activity to build your pipeline and create the framework for successful pipeline generation Be a trusted advisor across your prospects and take a consultative approach to uncovering business needs and pains Strategically focus and target the ideal customer profile to bring on strong fit customers Work collaboratively with the wider Permutive & prospect organizations to act as consultants to Brands on the digital marketing landscape, how Permutive serves their business needs and solves their pains Maintain a strong level of proficiency in market changes, products; including the target buyer, product positioning, major benefits, and features, as well as the skills to communicate those benefits to customers in a way that drives urgency Building brand recognition in the industry by attending industry conferences, events, and networking sessions What you'll need An expert in opening and driving successful revenue in complex SaaS sales cycles. Demonstrated success in a full cycle SaaS sales experience Strong hunter mentality, you'll be building and driving the success of the Advertiser team's new business quota. Track record of building and executing successful GTM functions for sales teams Experience successfully building relationships and closing business with Brands and/or Advertisers. We would be excited if you have worked in Advertising, Measurement, MarTech, or CDP/DMP. Proven ability to independently develop, manage, and close new client relationships at the CxO level in Enterprise, complex accounts. In particular, working with Marketing, Digital, Programmatic and Media and Measurement. Experience building relationships with Champions, Economic Buyers and Executive Sponsors Experience hitting quota of $2m+ of ARR per year Mastered a solution-based approach to selling with experience managing complex sales processes, including working knowledge of MEDDIC or similar sales methodology experience Nice to have: In-depth knowledge of the ad-tech ecosystem What we are offering We take a structured, objective approach to salary-setting, which is based on marketing information, our compensation strategy, and your experience and capability assessed through our interview process. For a typical candidate who meets our requirements, we pay a base salary between £125,000 and £140,000. How we compensate for success If you join Permutive as a Sales Director with a base salary of £140,000 and reach 100% quota attainment in a year, your OTE for that year will be around £280,000. The true earning potential is significantly higher as your potential to earn is uncapped, 100% quota attainment is the minimum expectation for our Sales teams. Benefits Stock options Parental Leave Policy entitling new parents up to 26 weeks of leave on full pay Everyone has full access to LinkedIn Learning Time to rest and relax with unlimited paid leave (minimum expectation of 25 days + bank holidays annually) Extensive training and development opportunities Free access to Spill , our mental health partners Work-from-home allowance - £500 budget to upgrade your working environment. YuLife insurance - virtual GP and healthcare services, work-life consultations, free will writing service, wellbeing discounts
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Indirect Procurement Consultant / French Speaking / Indirect Category Lead / Management Consultancy / Rapid Career Progression / Warwick / Flexible Working / £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits inc. Bonus This well established Management Consultancy is undergoing impressive growth plans and is therefore seeking a passionate procurement professionals to join its team to take lead on a French Blue-Chip client account to effectively deliver a diverse range of strategic indirect procurement projects.Working in a client-facing environment will provide you with invaluable stakeholder management abilities and enable you to gain experience across a diverse range of indirect procurement categories, where activities are centred around continuous improvement, transformation and change management.You will be working within an excellent employee-centric working environment where progression and development is continuously prioritised through tailor-made pathways for your own progression as well as encouragement of work / life balance. Indirect Procurement Consultant responsibilities Effectively utilise various tools and methodologies coupled with procurement expertise to deliver strategic procurement processes and procurement projects through transformation and change management Manage a diverse range of stakeholders including leading the relationship of a high-profile FTSE250 client to effectively execute procurement project delivery in alignment with client requirements A key focus on deliver strategic cost saving initiatives across a generalist range of indirect procurement categories Indirect Procurement Consultant requirements Demonstratable end-to-end procurement success across a range of indirect categories, including but not limited to IT procurement, FM procurement and Professional Services procurement Excellent skills surrounding strategic sourcing, procurement strategy development and stakeholder management Past consultancy experience would be beneficial but not essential You must be able to speak and write French fluenty as you will be leading the relationship with a France based key-client For more information regarding this exciting new procurement opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Amy at or directly through this page. Key words: indirect procurement, generalist, procurement consultant, senior procurement consultant, IT procurement, software, hardware, FM procurement, Professional Services procurement, business development, purchasing, buyer, strategic sourcing, SRM, stakeholder relationship management, career progression, London, French Speaking,
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
Indirect Procurement Consultant / French Speaking / Indirect Category Lead / Management Consultancy / Rapid Career Progression / Warwick / Flexible Working / £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits inc. Bonus This well established Management Consultancy is undergoing impressive growth plans and is therefore seeking a passionate procurement professionals to join its team to take lead on a French Blue-Chip client account to effectively deliver a diverse range of strategic indirect procurement projects.Working in a client-facing environment will provide you with invaluable stakeholder management abilities and enable you to gain experience across a diverse range of indirect procurement categories, where activities are centred around continuous improvement, transformation and change management.You will be working within an excellent employee-centric working environment where progression and development is continuously prioritised through tailor-made pathways for your own progression as well as encouragement of work / life balance. Indirect Procurement Consultant responsibilities Effectively utilise various tools and methodologies coupled with procurement expertise to deliver strategic procurement processes and procurement projects through transformation and change management Manage a diverse range of stakeholders including leading the relationship of a high-profile FTSE250 client to effectively execute procurement project delivery in alignment with client requirements A key focus on deliver strategic cost saving initiatives across a generalist range of indirect procurement categories Indirect Procurement Consultant requirements Demonstratable end-to-end procurement success across a range of indirect categories, including but not limited to IT procurement, FM procurement and Professional Services procurement Excellent skills surrounding strategic sourcing, procurement strategy development and stakeholder management Past consultancy experience would be beneficial but not essential You must be able to speak and write French fluenty as you will be leading the relationship with a France based key-client For more information regarding this exciting new procurement opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Amy at or directly through this page. Key words: indirect procurement, generalist, procurement consultant, senior procurement consultant, IT procurement, software, hardware, FM procurement, Professional Services procurement, business development, purchasing, buyer, strategic sourcing, SRM, stakeholder relationship management, career progression, London, French Speaking,
ABOUT THE ROLE An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Designer to join an established Homeware business based in North London. As a Designer, you will support the delivery of the design strategy. Carry out analysis, research trends, new design techniques, and market opportunities, and then prepare/present to the wider team. Create detailed technical briefs for supplier development and ensure the sampling process is efficient. Manage the development of the product from concept design to launch, liaising with Product Technologists and Buyers ensuring that the critical path targets are met. Alongside the Design Manager, Buyer & Product Developers identify new products and innovations with quality and cost in mind. Adhere to copyright and legal requirements. Seek and identify commercial opportunities that meet department/category growth plans by keeping up to date with trends in design, lifestyle, and branding, to predict future customer requirements. Have a strong awareness of trends and be able to produce commercial and relevant designs each season for internal and external use. Generate and amend CADs quickly and efficiently. How will I succeed: Continually improves creative credentials, in turn growing market share. Delivery of the right product and right trends at the right time, in line with the market. Demonstrates a passion for the brand and product category with a clear focus on the customer. Plans and reviews workload regularly and is prepared to adapt to ever-changing circumstances and ensure deadlines are met. Ensuring the sampling process is efficient by producing precise design packs. ABOUT THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will be/have: Relevant design experience in a similar product design and development role. Confidence to influence and engage, building relationships with key stakeholders. Effective communicator, presenter, and team player. Commercial awareness and proven creative ability. Customer and market knowledge. Commercial product knowledge. Critical path management. Demonstrate a passion for the brand and a clear focus on the customer. Up-to-date knowledge of retail and customer trends. Ability to work under pressure and at a fast pace. Ability to deliver results as an individual and as a team. Advanced knowledge of Adobe suite; programs including Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign. Passion for print and an expert in colour and detail. Flexibility to participate in European travel for design shows and development trips. Experience Required: BSc/BA in Fashion/Tiles/Print Design Substantial experience within retail product design studio or supply base: Ideally within textiles/Home. Please Note: As part of the application process we require you to submit examples of your portfolio. ABOUT THE COMPANY Our client is an established Homewares business based in North London. The Designer will work as part of a tight-knit team, which is heavily samples lead and therefore will be office-based Monday to Friday. SALARY Circa 40-45k DOE
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Designer to join an established Homeware business based in North London. As a Designer, you will support the delivery of the design strategy. Carry out analysis, research trends, new design techniques, and market opportunities, and then prepare/present to the wider team. Create detailed technical briefs for supplier development and ensure the sampling process is efficient. Manage the development of the product from concept design to launch, liaising with Product Technologists and Buyers ensuring that the critical path targets are met. Alongside the Design Manager, Buyer & Product Developers identify new products and innovations with quality and cost in mind. Adhere to copyright and legal requirements. Seek and identify commercial opportunities that meet department/category growth plans by keeping up to date with trends in design, lifestyle, and branding, to predict future customer requirements. Have a strong awareness of trends and be able to produce commercial and relevant designs each season for internal and external use. Generate and amend CADs quickly and efficiently. How will I succeed: Continually improves creative credentials, in turn growing market share. Delivery of the right product and right trends at the right time, in line with the market. Demonstrates a passion for the brand and product category with a clear focus on the customer. Plans and reviews workload regularly and is prepared to adapt to ever-changing circumstances and ensure deadlines are met. Ensuring the sampling process is efficient by producing precise design packs. ABOUT THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will be/have: Relevant design experience in a similar product design and development role. Confidence to influence and engage, building relationships with key stakeholders. Effective communicator, presenter, and team player. Commercial awareness and proven creative ability. Customer and market knowledge. Commercial product knowledge. Critical path management. Demonstrate a passion for the brand and a clear focus on the customer. Up-to-date knowledge of retail and customer trends. Ability to work under pressure and at a fast pace. Ability to deliver results as an individual and as a team. Advanced knowledge of Adobe suite; programs including Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign. Passion for print and an expert in colour and detail. Flexibility to participate in European travel for design shows and development trips. Experience Required: BSc/BA in Fashion/Tiles/Print Design Substantial experience within retail product design studio or supply base: Ideally within textiles/Home. Please Note: As part of the application process we require you to submit examples of your portfolio. ABOUT THE COMPANY Our client is an established Homewares business based in North London. The Designer will work as part of a tight-knit team, which is heavily samples lead and therefore will be office-based Monday to Friday. SALARY Circa 40-45k DOE
Renewi Services UK Ltd
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Senior Buyer - Capex & Lifecycle - Milton Keynes Salary: £52,000 - £56,000 per annum Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week In this role, you are responsible for maximizing value through Procurement at Renewi UK Services by strategically managing the UK supplier spend and identify opportunities that drive sustainable improvement in cost, quality, service and innovation. The role is to support the 6 PFI contracts across the UK with the primary category responsibility being Capex & Life Cycle, however support may be required on other categories such as MRO, Business Services, Fleet, Energy, Facilities when required. As a minimum you will have established pertinent procurement and strategic sourcing experience including knowledge of professional purchasing policies and procedures. You must have a background in Engineering procurement and knowledge & experience on negotiating NEC contracts. Project Management experience is a plus. You will be a self-starter with a proven track record in Engineering and Strategic Procurement and Category Management, preferably in an engineering & industrial environment (CAPEX & Life Cycle Senior Buyer). With experience in building mutual relationships with key suppliers, this person will effectively establish relationships with business leaders, matching innovative solutions to meet their needs. Your experience will have been gained ideally in a fast paced, dynamic and very technical industry where the emphasis is on relationships, solution benefit, meeting challenging targets and delivering business needs. Your key responsibilities: • Working with Engineering and Operations to identify and schedule procurement activities • Implement and manage procurement tendering activities, preparing tender documentation and participate in supplier and contractor negotiations • Liaise with suppliers and manage relationships • Maintain procurement program and progress report for all live projects and all relevant aspects to provide regular updates • Drive and ensure suppliers are held accountable for meeting continuous improvement and productivity initiatives • Support to the other members of the Procurement team in the management of the business' Procurement functional processes and controls, as well as support to cross-business functional training & development initiatives. • Work with Legal to identify which forms of contract to use for specific packages • Ensure the Company is not exposed to unnecessary or excessive risks or claims as part of the procurement process Essential Criteria for the role: • Procurement experience in an engineering-focused business • Mobility & flexibility to travel across sites (UK) every week • Best-in Class NEC specific contract & NEC sourcing experience • Minimum 4-5 years' experience as a Procurement professional • Ability to develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy • Ability to work collaboratively and implement strategic sourcing opportunities • Knowledge of the strategic sourcing process and practical application to sourcing projects with a history of achieving YOY savings What do we offer you? • A competitive salary • Enhanced employer contribution pension plan. • 33 days annual leave entitlement including statutory holidays. • Access to our Sharesave scheme - your chance to own shares in the business you work so hard for. • Numerous opportunities for career development - we have a history of promoting from within. • Access to the Renewi wellbeing and reward platform from Day 1. • Varying job in an international, dynamic organisation in which you can continue to develop yourself and with freedom of strategic leadership. Will you become our new Capex & Lifecycle Senior Buyer? Want to know more? Please contact our Talent Acquisition team today! Perhaps this job is not for you, but you know someone who would be interested? Please feel free to share this vacancy. Who are we? At Renewi we exclusively focus on extracting value from waste. Our vision is to be the leading waste-to-product company in Europe's most advanced circular economies - contributing to a sustainable society for all key stakeholders: customers, suppliers, local communities, employees, regulators, Governments, investors and lenders. What do we mean by waste-to-product? At Renewi, we exclusively focus on extracting value from waste rather than on its disposal through mass burn incineration or landfill. Of the 14 million tonnes of waste we handle a year, 89% is either recycled or used for energy recovery.
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
Senior Buyer - Capex & Lifecycle - Milton Keynes Salary: £52,000 - £56,000 per annum Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week In this role, you are responsible for maximizing value through Procurement at Renewi UK Services by strategically managing the UK supplier spend and identify opportunities that drive sustainable improvement in cost, quality, service and innovation. The role is to support the 6 PFI contracts across the UK with the primary category responsibility being Capex & Life Cycle, however support may be required on other categories such as MRO, Business Services, Fleet, Energy, Facilities when required. As a minimum you will have established pertinent procurement and strategic sourcing experience including knowledge of professional purchasing policies and procedures. You must have a background in Engineering procurement and knowledge & experience on negotiating NEC contracts. Project Management experience is a plus. You will be a self-starter with a proven track record in Engineering and Strategic Procurement and Category Management, preferably in an engineering & industrial environment (CAPEX & Life Cycle Senior Buyer). With experience in building mutual relationships with key suppliers, this person will effectively establish relationships with business leaders, matching innovative solutions to meet their needs. Your experience will have been gained ideally in a fast paced, dynamic and very technical industry where the emphasis is on relationships, solution benefit, meeting challenging targets and delivering business needs. Your key responsibilities: • Working with Engineering and Operations to identify and schedule procurement activities • Implement and manage procurement tendering activities, preparing tender documentation and participate in supplier and contractor negotiations • Liaise with suppliers and manage relationships • Maintain procurement program and progress report for all live projects and all relevant aspects to provide regular updates • Drive and ensure suppliers are held accountable for meeting continuous improvement and productivity initiatives • Support to the other members of the Procurement team in the management of the business' Procurement functional processes and controls, as well as support to cross-business functional training & development initiatives. • Work with Legal to identify which forms of contract to use for specific packages • Ensure the Company is not exposed to unnecessary or excessive risks or claims as part of the procurement process Essential Criteria for the role: • Procurement experience in an engineering-focused business • Mobility & flexibility to travel across sites (UK) every week • Best-in Class NEC specific contract & NEC sourcing experience • Minimum 4-5 years' experience as a Procurement professional • Ability to develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy • Ability to work collaboratively and implement strategic sourcing opportunities • Knowledge of the strategic sourcing process and practical application to sourcing projects with a history of achieving YOY savings What do we offer you? • A competitive salary • Enhanced employer contribution pension plan. • 33 days annual leave entitlement including statutory holidays. • Access to our Sharesave scheme - your chance to own shares in the business you work so hard for. • Numerous opportunities for career development - we have a history of promoting from within. • Access to the Renewi wellbeing and reward platform from Day 1. • Varying job in an international, dynamic organisation in which you can continue to develop yourself and with freedom of strategic leadership. Will you become our new Capex & Lifecycle Senior Buyer? Want to know more? Please contact our Talent Acquisition team today! Perhaps this job is not for you, but you know someone who would be interested? Please feel free to share this vacancy. Who are we? At Renewi we exclusively focus on extracting value from waste. Our vision is to be the leading waste-to-product company in Europe's most advanced circular economies - contributing to a sustainable society for all key stakeholders: customers, suppliers, local communities, employees, regulators, Governments, investors and lenders. What do we mean by waste-to-product? At Renewi, we exclusively focus on extracting value from waste rather than on its disposal through mass burn incineration or landfill. Of the 14 million tonnes of waste we handle a year, 89% is either recycled or used for energy recovery.
My client is a global engineering organisation that provides leading products and solutions to clients within the O&G, Marine, Industrial and Renewable industries. There is the rare opportunity for a Head of Procureement (Projects) to join their well established site and team in Fife. Role Overview: Responsible for development of strategy and maintenance of project procurement plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders Main Responsibilities: Preparation of invitations to tender (ITTs) and sourcing activities Work with various stakeholders to specify, select and source equipment and/or services in accordance with SCM procedures based on price, quality, risks and according to customer demand, company policy and project budgets Understand and interpret technical data sufficient to prepare, issue, review and analyse "ITTs" Subcontract drafting including identification of appropriate contracting models and main contract flow-downs Negotiations with suppliers and management of clarifications Preparation of award recommendations Subcontract progress follow-up, expediting and commercial management up to the point of closeout Provide support to Buyers, Category Managers and Supplier Managers Supplier qualification and onboarding activities in collaboration with the SQE function and other internal stakeholders Bid evaluations and comparisons Working with the business segments to source alternative products and reviewing existing ones to ensure prices remain competitive with no compromise to quality or compliance standards Education & Experience: Professional certification in CIPS desirable Relevant SCM degree or equivalent qualification Competent in ERP systems Experience working in a manufacturing and project environment Experience of procurement systems, software and sourcing tools Extensive and practical knowledge of procurement or subcontract functions, forms of contract and procedures Experience in MS packages, PeopleSoft, or other ERP systems
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
My client is a global engineering organisation that provides leading products and solutions to clients within the O&G, Marine, Industrial and Renewable industries. There is the rare opportunity for a Head of Procureement (Projects) to join their well established site and team in Fife. Role Overview: Responsible for development of strategy and maintenance of project procurement plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders Main Responsibilities: Preparation of invitations to tender (ITTs) and sourcing activities Work with various stakeholders to specify, select and source equipment and/or services in accordance with SCM procedures based on price, quality, risks and according to customer demand, company policy and project budgets Understand and interpret technical data sufficient to prepare, issue, review and analyse "ITTs" Subcontract drafting including identification of appropriate contracting models and main contract flow-downs Negotiations with suppliers and management of clarifications Preparation of award recommendations Subcontract progress follow-up, expediting and commercial management up to the point of closeout Provide support to Buyers, Category Managers and Supplier Managers Supplier qualification and onboarding activities in collaboration with the SQE function and other internal stakeholders Bid evaluations and comparisons Working with the business segments to source alternative products and reviewing existing ones to ensure prices remain competitive with no compromise to quality or compliance standards Education & Experience: Professional certification in CIPS desirable Relevant SCM degree or equivalent qualification Competent in ERP systems Experience working in a manufacturing and project environment Experience of procurement systems, software and sourcing tools Extensive and practical knowledge of procurement or subcontract functions, forms of contract and procedures Experience in MS packages, PeopleSoft, or other ERP systems
My client is a global engineering organisation that provides leading products and solutions to clients within the O&G, Marine, Industrial and Renewable industries. There is the rare opportunity for a Head of Procureement (Projects) to join their well established site and team in Fife. Role Overview: Responsible for development of strategy and maintenance of project procurement plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders Main Responsibilities: Preparation of invitations to tender (ITTs) and sourcing activities Work with various stakeholders to specify, select and source equipment and/or services in accordance with SCM procedures based on price, quality, risks and according to customer demand, company policy and project budgets Understand and interpret technical data sufficient to prepare, issue, review and analyse "ITTs" Subcontract drafting including identification of appropriate contracting models and main contract flow-downs Negotiations with suppliers and management of clarifications Preparation of award recommendations Subcontract progress follow-up, expediting and commercial management up to the point of closeout Provide support to Buyers, Category Managers and Supplier Managers Supplier qualification and onboarding activities in collaboration with the SQE function and other internal stakeholders Bid evaluations and comparisons Working with the business segments to source alternative products and reviewing existing ones to ensure prices remain competitive with no compromise to quality or compliance standards Education & Experience: Professional certification in CIPS desirable Relevant SCM degree or equivalent qualification Competent in ERP systems Experience working in a manufacturing and project environment Experience of procurement systems, software and sourcing tools Extensive and practical knowledge of procurement or subcontract functions, forms of contract and procedures Experience in MS packages, PeopleSoft, or other ERP systems
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
My client is a global engineering organisation that provides leading products and solutions to clients within the O&G, Marine, Industrial and Renewable industries. There is the rare opportunity for a Head of Procureement (Projects) to join their well established site and team in Fife. Role Overview: Responsible for development of strategy and maintenance of project procurement plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders Main Responsibilities: Preparation of invitations to tender (ITTs) and sourcing activities Work with various stakeholders to specify, select and source equipment and/or services in accordance with SCM procedures based on price, quality, risks and according to customer demand, company policy and project budgets Understand and interpret technical data sufficient to prepare, issue, review and analyse "ITTs" Subcontract drafting including identification of appropriate contracting models and main contract flow-downs Negotiations with suppliers and management of clarifications Preparation of award recommendations Subcontract progress follow-up, expediting and commercial management up to the point of closeout Provide support to Buyers, Category Managers and Supplier Managers Supplier qualification and onboarding activities in collaboration with the SQE function and other internal stakeholders Bid evaluations and comparisons Working with the business segments to source alternative products and reviewing existing ones to ensure prices remain competitive with no compromise to quality or compliance standards Education & Experience: Professional certification in CIPS desirable Relevant SCM degree or equivalent qualification Competent in ERP systems Experience working in a manufacturing and project environment Experience of procurement systems, software and sourcing tools Extensive and practical knowledge of procurement or subcontract functions, forms of contract and procedures Experience in MS packages, PeopleSoft, or other ERP systems
ARE YOU THE ONE? Join our HP team as a Trade Marketing Manager! As an HP Trade Marketing Manager, you will join a fast-paced dynamic environment, working across multiple product lines within your category, owning key customer channels and helping to integrate them fully into the wider marketing plan. You will be responsible for a channel working across multiple projects and campaigns. You will continuously analyse campaign performance to identify improvements and new growth areas, improving customer experience. You will work closely with the consumer marketing leads to generate effective programs. If you're ready to make a significant impact, drive innovation, and be part of a winning team, apply now! WHAT YOU'LL BE UP TO CHANNEL ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT Responsible for a large channel account with an added client and channel responsibility Ensure that all Marketing Campaigns are Microsoft, Intel or AMD compliant to release additional marketing funds INCREASE ENGAGEMENT Devising and implementing paid / organic search, display, Programmatic and Paid social Partner with retail channels to advise on maximising their HP paid search activities Manage a selection of direct response marketing channels, primarily digital and some offline, to drive cost-effective customer acquisition PERFORMANCE INSIGHTS Performance campaign analysing and looking at improvements and new growth areas Understand the key metrics that drive the performance of those channels, including but not limited to CPA, LTV, CTR, CPC, CPM Gather insight and information through various online platforms on both HP and competitors INFLUENCE SALES Working with and supporting consumer marketing leads to generating effective demand-generation programs that have a measurable impact on sales and revenue ARE YOU OUR PERFECT PARTNER? You'll have a strong understanding of the digital channel landscape, with knowledge of campaigns across paid search, social, display, video, affiliates, CRO, and attribution technology You're analytical with the ability to generate relevant insight from broad data sets and able to present this back You'll have strong understanding of paid search - preferable experience in paid media channels and SEO You'll have experience in consumer marketing, preferably within the technology industry WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US Competitive Salary: £39,375 per annum Performance Bonus: 10% Car Allowance Company Sick Pay HP Discounts Life Assurance: 4 times your annual salary Perkbox (Rewards Portal) Development Opportunities- our teams have historically moved into all manner of other jobs! WHO ARE WE? We're Blue Square. An award-winning, retail marketing agency connecting and engaging audiences with some of the world's most loved brands. We believe in the power of human touch across the buyer to customer journey to grow sales, increase loyalty and build brand love for our clients. People are at the centre of our success. We go above and beyond to support, develop, and nurture our talented employees to driver personal growth and love what they do. At the heart of our agency are our ETHIC values - and we're on a mission to work with individuals who share and believe in them.
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
ARE YOU THE ONE? Join our HP team as a Trade Marketing Manager! As an HP Trade Marketing Manager, you will join a fast-paced dynamic environment, working across multiple product lines within your category, owning key customer channels and helping to integrate them fully into the wider marketing plan. You will be responsible for a channel working across multiple projects and campaigns. You will continuously analyse campaign performance to identify improvements and new growth areas, improving customer experience. You will work closely with the consumer marketing leads to generate effective programs. If you're ready to make a significant impact, drive innovation, and be part of a winning team, apply now! WHAT YOU'LL BE UP TO CHANNEL ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT Responsible for a large channel account with an added client and channel responsibility Ensure that all Marketing Campaigns are Microsoft, Intel or AMD compliant to release additional marketing funds INCREASE ENGAGEMENT Devising and implementing paid / organic search, display, Programmatic and Paid social Partner with retail channels to advise on maximising their HP paid search activities Manage a selection of direct response marketing channels, primarily digital and some offline, to drive cost-effective customer acquisition PERFORMANCE INSIGHTS Performance campaign analysing and looking at improvements and new growth areas Understand the key metrics that drive the performance of those channels, including but not limited to CPA, LTV, CTR, CPC, CPM Gather insight and information through various online platforms on both HP and competitors INFLUENCE SALES Working with and supporting consumer marketing leads to generating effective demand-generation programs that have a measurable impact on sales and revenue ARE YOU OUR PERFECT PARTNER? You'll have a strong understanding of the digital channel landscape, with knowledge of campaigns across paid search, social, display, video, affiliates, CRO, and attribution technology You're analytical with the ability to generate relevant insight from broad data sets and able to present this back You'll have strong understanding of paid search - preferable experience in paid media channels and SEO You'll have experience in consumer marketing, preferably within the technology industry WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US Competitive Salary: £39,375 per annum Performance Bonus: 10% Car Allowance Company Sick Pay HP Discounts Life Assurance: 4 times your annual salary Perkbox (Rewards Portal) Development Opportunities- our teams have historically moved into all manner of other jobs! WHO ARE WE? We're Blue Square. An award-winning, retail marketing agency connecting and engaging audiences with some of the world's most loved brands. We believe in the power of human touch across the buyer to customer journey to grow sales, increase loyalty and build brand love for our clients. People are at the centre of our success. We go above and beyond to support, develop, and nurture our talented employees to driver personal growth and love what they do. At the heart of our agency are our ETHIC values - and we're on a mission to work with individuals who share and believe in them.
The Buyer will form an integral part of the Procurement and Supply Chain function. With a strong background in purchasing, the candidate will take overall responsibility for the category, leading price negotiations, collaborating with internal functions and our grower network to ensure we maintain optimal inventory and deliver key materials on time to meet business objectives. Roles & Responsibilities Manage the external suppliers for indirect services. Develop a detail understanding of the category, market trends, innovations, and industry best practices to support key business decisions Lead strategic and tactical pricing negotiations for key materials Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality. Identify new suppliers, agree terms and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates. Ensure materials are bought at the most competitive price Manage the purchasing process for the category, ensuring materials are delivered on time to support the nurseries and business needs The ideal candidates for the role will have - At least five years similar experience in managing and developing procurement and sourcing relationships. Influential communication skills, both written and verbal. Candidates must demonstrate strong people skills; excellent negotiation skills and be commercially astute. Strong planning and organisational skills, with a proven ability to support multiple sites. Highly analytical with strong IT skills
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
The Buyer will form an integral part of the Procurement and Supply Chain function. With a strong background in purchasing, the candidate will take overall responsibility for the category, leading price negotiations, collaborating with internal functions and our grower network to ensure we maintain optimal inventory and deliver key materials on time to meet business objectives. Roles & Responsibilities Manage the external suppliers for indirect services. Develop a detail understanding of the category, market trends, innovations, and industry best practices to support key business decisions Lead strategic and tactical pricing negotiations for key materials Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality. Identify new suppliers, agree terms and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates. Ensure materials are bought at the most competitive price Manage the purchasing process for the category, ensuring materials are delivered on time to support the nurseries and business needs The ideal candidates for the role will have - At least five years similar experience in managing and developing procurement and sourcing relationships. Influential communication skills, both written and verbal. Candidates must demonstrate strong people skills; excellent negotiation skills and be commercially astute. Strong planning and organisational skills, with a proven ability to support multiple sites. Highly analytical with strong IT skills
My clients who are a leading multi-national business are currently recruiting for an Indirect Buyer based in Stevenage (hybrid working) to join on a permanent basis. The Indirect Buyer will be responsible for a range of services including enterprise software, SaaS, software services, engineering & manufacturing software, networks, telecoms, hardware, printing, cyber security and outsourced services. Role - Indirect Buyer Location - Stevenage, Hertfordshire Type - Permanent position Salary - 30,000- 40,000 (DOE) + benefits Key responsibilities of the Indirect Buyer / Services Buyer role and not be limited to: As a Indirect Buyer, you will steer procurement activities in a given category, working with the Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager and other key partners to drive procurement excellence and improvement. You will support the creation and implementation of category strategy throughout the business, both nationally and internationally, with the purpose of improving operational efficiency Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will negotiate terms and conditions to implement contracts and flexible trading agreements, risk identification and management, understand budget requirements, identifying and implementing opportunities for cost reduction/avoidance, receive demand plans & forecasts for processing to purchase orders and ensuring topicality of order books, implement, monitor and maintain Key Performance Indicators and actively support functional excellence programmes - identifying and developing areas for improvement. Key skills and experience required for Indirect Buyer / Services Buyer role and not limited to: Proven experience as a Buyer, Indirect/Services is preferred but not essential Good working knowledge of both strategic and operational procurement processes Excellent team player, willing to take lead in designated category Well-developed communication, negotiation and analytical skills with a strong ability to influence Passionate about developing strategy and driving innovation with a continuous improvement approach To apply for this Indirect Buyer / Services Buyer role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
My clients who are a leading multi-national business are currently recruiting for an Indirect Buyer based in Stevenage (hybrid working) to join on a permanent basis. The Indirect Buyer will be responsible for a range of services including enterprise software, SaaS, software services, engineering & manufacturing software, networks, telecoms, hardware, printing, cyber security and outsourced services. Role - Indirect Buyer Location - Stevenage, Hertfordshire Type - Permanent position Salary - 30,000- 40,000 (DOE) + benefits Key responsibilities of the Indirect Buyer / Services Buyer role and not be limited to: As a Indirect Buyer, you will steer procurement activities in a given category, working with the Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager and other key partners to drive procurement excellence and improvement. You will support the creation and implementation of category strategy throughout the business, both nationally and internationally, with the purpose of improving operational efficiency Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will negotiate terms and conditions to implement contracts and flexible trading agreements, risk identification and management, understand budget requirements, identifying and implementing opportunities for cost reduction/avoidance, receive demand plans & forecasts for processing to purchase orders and ensuring topicality of order books, implement, monitor and maintain Key Performance Indicators and actively support functional excellence programmes - identifying and developing areas for improvement. Key skills and experience required for Indirect Buyer / Services Buyer role and not limited to: Proven experience as a Buyer, Indirect/Services is preferred but not essential Good working knowledge of both strategic and operational procurement processes Excellent team player, willing to take lead in designated category Well-developed communication, negotiation and analytical skills with a strong ability to influence Passionate about developing strategy and driving innovation with a continuous improvement approach To apply for this Indirect Buyer / Services Buyer role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
CATEGORY SPECIALIST - Recruitment Solutions "Senior Buyer/ Category Specialist or Category Manager sought by global energy leader for its Engineering Agency Workers & Engineering Consultancy Workers Category". C (phone number removed) (Dependent on Experience) + Bonus + Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits Package Location: London W12 (Hybrid) This is a permanent opportunity for a highly experienced graduate calibre, CIPS qualified procurement professional to join a global multinational energy environment within its indirect spend area covering the Recruitment Solutions and specifically Engineering Agency Workers & Engineering Consultancy Workers Category. Experience in similar recruitment solutions will be essential to success in this role. Our client is a multi-site manufacturing/processing and complex matrix organisation undertaking multiyear, multimillion EPC projects. The Senior Buyer/Category Specialist will operate as part of a large procurement category management team, and will work closely with national, European, and global divisions and business units. The Role: The delivery of agreed category plans through the execution of strategic sourcing projects to meet business partner requirements, maximizing value for our client. Contributing to the development of category plans by creating and owning sub-category plans Support the development of medium to long range category plans and be able to influence the development of value delivery plans through knowledge of local needs and local supply markets. The implementation of strategic sourcing and supplier management activities to deliver in year value as well as using knowledge of local needs and supplier capabilities to contribute to the development of long-range category plans developed using standard company tools and communicated through the appropriate governance models. Savings delivery is a critical component of the role and Senior Buyer will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of reporting and management of value outlooks in standard company reporting tools. Collaborate with project specific stakeholders to ensure change management is efficient and effective to guarantee sustainable value delivery. Change management is a key challenge in the role and Senior Buyers/Category Specialists must have expert influencing and negotiation skills alongside key technical competencies relating to procurement transactional planning, commercial contract management and supplier relationship management. As Senior Buyer/Category Specialist you will provide the first line of supplier performance management activities to ensure sustainable and secure supply of goods and services to support ongoing safe and effective operation of facilities. The Ideal Candidate: Will be of graduate calibre /university degree educated, part or fully qualified CIPS, with previous multinational strategic commercial procurement, buying and sourcing experience. Recruitment Solutions category management experience including agency workers and consultancy workers will be essential for this role. Commercial procurement/tactical and strategic buying experience gained within a multinational matrix organisation. Currently working as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Category Specialist or Category Manager for a large matrix organisation such as an EPC Engineering & Procurement Contractor, Construction and Civil Engineering or other large Infrastructure Projects leader. Experienced in sourcing, negotiation, and management of multimillion spend categories. Experienced in developing strategic category plans. A proven track record of working with senior stakeholders across multiple sites. Self-starter, with lots of initiative, drive, and ambition to succeed. Confidence and capability Must be able to influence at all levels of the organisation through strong relationship management. Excellent analytical, research, communication, and presentation skills. Excellent team working ability, particularly with suppliers and sourcing managers. Ability to develop and manage strong relationships both internally and externally (e.g. suppliers). Highly motivated with a drive for results - performance focussed. Strong integrity ensuring procurement operates to high standards and is fully trusted by its internal and external stakeholders. Naturally analytical and inquisitive. Experience of SAP/SAP Ariba procurement systems essential. Demonstrate attention to detail to derive accurate and insightful recommendations. Our client offers excellent development and the opportunity to make a real difference in a business that really values its people. To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX (phone number removed)
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
CATEGORY SPECIALIST - Recruitment Solutions "Senior Buyer/ Category Specialist or Category Manager sought by global energy leader for its Engineering Agency Workers & Engineering Consultancy Workers Category". C (phone number removed) (Dependent on Experience) + Bonus + Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits Package Location: London W12 (Hybrid) This is a permanent opportunity for a highly experienced graduate calibre, CIPS qualified procurement professional to join a global multinational energy environment within its indirect spend area covering the Recruitment Solutions and specifically Engineering Agency Workers & Engineering Consultancy Workers Category. Experience in similar recruitment solutions will be essential to success in this role. Our client is a multi-site manufacturing/processing and complex matrix organisation undertaking multiyear, multimillion EPC projects. The Senior Buyer/Category Specialist will operate as part of a large procurement category management team, and will work closely with national, European, and global divisions and business units. The Role: The delivery of agreed category plans through the execution of strategic sourcing projects to meet business partner requirements, maximizing value for our client. Contributing to the development of category plans by creating and owning sub-category plans Support the development of medium to long range category plans and be able to influence the development of value delivery plans through knowledge of local needs and local supply markets. The implementation of strategic sourcing and supplier management activities to deliver in year value as well as using knowledge of local needs and supplier capabilities to contribute to the development of long-range category plans developed using standard company tools and communicated through the appropriate governance models. Savings delivery is a critical component of the role and Senior Buyer will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of reporting and management of value outlooks in standard company reporting tools. Collaborate with project specific stakeholders to ensure change management is efficient and effective to guarantee sustainable value delivery. Change management is a key challenge in the role and Senior Buyers/Category Specialists must have expert influencing and negotiation skills alongside key technical competencies relating to procurement transactional planning, commercial contract management and supplier relationship management. As Senior Buyer/Category Specialist you will provide the first line of supplier performance management activities to ensure sustainable and secure supply of goods and services to support ongoing safe and effective operation of facilities. The Ideal Candidate: Will be of graduate calibre /university degree educated, part or fully qualified CIPS, with previous multinational strategic commercial procurement, buying and sourcing experience. Recruitment Solutions category management experience including agency workers and consultancy workers will be essential for this role. Commercial procurement/tactical and strategic buying experience gained within a multinational matrix organisation. Currently working as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Category Specialist or Category Manager for a large matrix organisation such as an EPC Engineering & Procurement Contractor, Construction and Civil Engineering or other large Infrastructure Projects leader. Experienced in sourcing, negotiation, and management of multimillion spend categories. Experienced in developing strategic category plans. A proven track record of working with senior stakeholders across multiple sites. Self-starter, with lots of initiative, drive, and ambition to succeed. Confidence and capability Must be able to influence at all levels of the organisation through strong relationship management. Excellent analytical, research, communication, and presentation skills. Excellent team working ability, particularly with suppliers and sourcing managers. Ability to develop and manage strong relationships both internally and externally (e.g. suppliers). Highly motivated with a drive for results - performance focussed. Strong integrity ensuring procurement operates to high standards and is fully trusted by its internal and external stakeholders. Naturally analytical and inquisitive. Experience of SAP/SAP Ariba procurement systems essential. Demonstrate attention to detail to derive accurate and insightful recommendations. Our client offers excellent development and the opportunity to make a real difference in a business that really values its people. To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX (phone number removed)
CATEGORY SPECIALIST - Recruitment Solutions "Senior Buyer/ Category Specialist or Category Manager sought by global energy leader for its Engineering Agency Workers & Engineering Consultancy Workers Category". C (phone number removed) (Dependent on Experience) + Bonus + Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits Package Location: North West (Hybrid) Commutable from Ellesmere Port, Mold, Wrexham, Birkenhead, Wallasey, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Liverpool, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, South Manchester, Wigan, Newton le Willows, Leigh, Heywood, Skelmersdale. This is a permanent opportunity for a highly experienced graduate calibre, CIPS qualified procurement professional to join a global multinational energy environment within its indirect spend area covering the Recruitment Solutions and specifically Engineering Agency Workers & Engineering Consultancy Workers Category. Experience in similar recruitment solutions will be essential to success in this role. Our client is a multi-site manufacturing/processing and complex matrix organisation undertaking multiyear, multimillion EPC projects. The Senior Buyer/Category Specialist will operate as part of a large procurement category management team, and will work closely with national, European, and global divisions and business units. The Role: The delivery of agreed category plans through the execution of strategic sourcing projects to meet business partner requirements, maximizing value for our client. Contributing to the development of category plans by creating and owning sub-category plans Support the development of medium to long range category plans and be able to influence the development of value delivery plans through knowledge of local needs and local supply markets. The implementation of strategic sourcing and supplier management activities to deliver in year value as well as using knowledge of local needs and supplier capabilities to contribute to the development of long-range category plans developed using standard company tools and communicated through the appropriate governance models. Savings delivery is a critical component of the role and Senior Buyer will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of reporting and management of value outlooks in standard company reporting tools. Collaborate with project specific stakeholders to ensure change management is efficient and effective to guarantee sustainable value delivery. Change management is a key challenge in the role and Senior Buyers/Category Specialists must have expert influencing and negotiation skills alongside key technical competencies relating to procurement transactional planning, commercial contract management and supplier relationship management. As Senior Buyer/Category Specialist you will provide the first line of supplier performance management activities to ensure sustainable and secure supply of goods and services to support ongoing safe and effective operation of facilities. The Ideal Candidate: Will be of graduate calibre /university degree educated, part or fully qualified CIPS, with previous multinational strategic commercial procurement, buying and sourcing experience. Recruitment Solutions category management experience including agency workers and consultancy workers will be essential for this role. Commercial procurement/tactical and strategic buying experience gained within a multinational matrix organisation. Currently working as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Category Specialist or Category Manager for a large matrix organisation such as an EPC Engineering & Procurement Contractor, Construction and Civil Engineering or other large Infrastructure Projects leader. Experienced in sourcing, negotiation, and management of multimillion spend categories. Experienced in developing strategic category plans. A proven track record of working with senior stakeholders across multiple sites. Self-starter, with lots of initiative, drive, and ambition to succeed. Confidence and capability Must be able to influence at all levels of the organisation through strong relationship management. Excellent analytical, research, communication, and presentation skills. Excellent team working ability, particularly with suppliers and sourcing managers. Ability to develop and manage strong relationships both internally and externally (e.g. suppliers). Highly motivated with a drive for results - performance focussed. Strong integrity ensuring procurement operates to high standards and is fully trusted by its internal and external stakeholders. Naturally analytical and inquisitive. Experience of SAP/SAP Ariba procurement systems essential. Demonstrate attention to detail to derive accurate and insightful recommendations. Our client offers excellent development and the opportunity to make a real difference in a business that really values its people. To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX (phone number removed)
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
CATEGORY SPECIALIST - Recruitment Solutions "Senior Buyer/ Category Specialist or Category Manager sought by global energy leader for its Engineering Agency Workers & Engineering Consultancy Workers Category". C (phone number removed) (Dependent on Experience) + Bonus + Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits Package Location: North West (Hybrid) Commutable from Ellesmere Port, Mold, Wrexham, Birkenhead, Wallasey, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Liverpool, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, South Manchester, Wigan, Newton le Willows, Leigh, Heywood, Skelmersdale. This is a permanent opportunity for a highly experienced graduate calibre, CIPS qualified procurement professional to join a global multinational energy environment within its indirect spend area covering the Recruitment Solutions and specifically Engineering Agency Workers & Engineering Consultancy Workers Category. Experience in similar recruitment solutions will be essential to success in this role. Our client is a multi-site manufacturing/processing and complex matrix organisation undertaking multiyear, multimillion EPC projects. The Senior Buyer/Category Specialist will operate as part of a large procurement category management team, and will work closely with national, European, and global divisions and business units. The Role: The delivery of agreed category plans through the execution of strategic sourcing projects to meet business partner requirements, maximizing value for our client. Contributing to the development of category plans by creating and owning sub-category plans Support the development of medium to long range category plans and be able to influence the development of value delivery plans through knowledge of local needs and local supply markets. The implementation of strategic sourcing and supplier management activities to deliver in year value as well as using knowledge of local needs and supplier capabilities to contribute to the development of long-range category plans developed using standard company tools and communicated through the appropriate governance models. Savings delivery is a critical component of the role and Senior Buyer will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of reporting and management of value outlooks in standard company reporting tools. Collaborate with project specific stakeholders to ensure change management is efficient and effective to guarantee sustainable value delivery. Change management is a key challenge in the role and Senior Buyers/Category Specialists must have expert influencing and negotiation skills alongside key technical competencies relating to procurement transactional planning, commercial contract management and supplier relationship management. As Senior Buyer/Category Specialist you will provide the first line of supplier performance management activities to ensure sustainable and secure supply of goods and services to support ongoing safe and effective operation of facilities. The Ideal Candidate: Will be of graduate calibre /university degree educated, part or fully qualified CIPS, with previous multinational strategic commercial procurement, buying and sourcing experience. Recruitment Solutions category management experience including agency workers and consultancy workers will be essential for this role. Commercial procurement/tactical and strategic buying experience gained within a multinational matrix organisation. Currently working as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Category Specialist or Category Manager for a large matrix organisation such as an EPC Engineering & Procurement Contractor, Construction and Civil Engineering or other large Infrastructure Projects leader. Experienced in sourcing, negotiation, and management of multimillion spend categories. Experienced in developing strategic category plans. A proven track record of working with senior stakeholders across multiple sites. Self-starter, with lots of initiative, drive, and ambition to succeed. Confidence and capability Must be able to influence at all levels of the organisation through strong relationship management. Excellent analytical, research, communication, and presentation skills. Excellent team working ability, particularly with suppliers and sourcing managers. Ability to develop and manage strong relationships both internally and externally (e.g. suppliers). Highly motivated with a drive for results - performance focussed. Strong integrity ensuring procurement operates to high standards and is fully trusted by its internal and external stakeholders. Naturally analytical and inquisitive. Experience of SAP/SAP Ariba procurement systems essential. Demonstrate attention to detail to derive accurate and insightful recommendations. Our client offers excellent development and the opportunity to make a real difference in a business that really values its people. To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX (phone number removed)
Role: National Account Manager (Wholesale and Convenience) Location: HARIBO Castleford (hybrid- one day per week in the office) Working hours: 38 (Flexibility to meet the demands of the role) Position type: Permanent Salary: Competitive (plus a company car and a 20% Sales bonus) We are on the hunt for a 'National Account Manager' to come and join the sweet life of HARIBO and support our impressive Wholesale and Convenience channel! Within this role you will report directly into our Channel Controller whilst also building sweet relationships with our Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain Teams and not forgetting our external customers too. To add to our HARIBO mix, it is essential you're able to achieve sustainable volume, value, and market share growth across a portfolio of national account customers, with a sugary focus on core brands and not forgetting a passion to secure customer partnership status. How you'll contribute to the mix: Sales strategy and strategic business management: Constructing, developing, implementing, and measuring tailored customer business plans to deliver sustainable and profitable sales growth Reviewing all customer business plans and proposes to agree and make changes that will positively drive sales and profit Competently using persuasive selling and negotiation skills/techniques to secure business plan objectives and new listings Conducting regular store audits to check agreed activity and to accurately measure the quality of implementation Commercial awareness: Conducting detailed and thorough promotional analysis of every customer promotion to ensure that there is commercial payback Monitoring the budget control template and investment analysis report to ensure that it is inline with the agreed plan and actual allocated spending Managing the credit rating and pro forma agreements whilst collaborating with the credit manager Customer relationships: Building and establishing exceptional relationships with all buyer and category contacts Collaborating with influencers and decision makers to drive mutual profitable sales volume and growth Forecasting and Logistics: Supplying accurate sales forecasts and collaborating with the Supply Chain team to aid the communication process with customers Considering cost effective ways of saving on transport costs Can you supply our essential ingredients? We are on the hunt for an individual with proven commercial Sales experience within the sweet life of FMCG! If you have previously worked within the confectionary market we would 100% love to hear from you! One of our core ingredients is the ability to demonstrate and deliver exceptional sales and business management capabilities do you have what it takes? We are also looking for someone who has proven experience of building fizz-tastic partnership status relationship capabilities. Are you someone committed to self-development, striving to improve personal performance and raising the bar across the Sales team? Are you also a sweet-lover and have a sugary passion for the HARIBO brand? this could be your opportunity to join the sweet life of HARIBO. The extra sweet stuff: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Market leading life assurance 6% pension (matched by HARIBO) Company mobile phone Broadband allowance (£30 per month) 20% discount in our stores Free onsite parking A supporting and dynamic induction period If our sweet insights into this role have got you craving developing your career with HARIBO, why not apply today to join the mix! REF-
Apr 11, 2024
Full time
Role: National Account Manager (Wholesale and Convenience) Location: HARIBO Castleford (hybrid- one day per week in the office) Working hours: 38 (Flexibility to meet the demands of the role) Position type: Permanent Salary: Competitive (plus a company car and a 20% Sales bonus) We are on the hunt for a 'National Account Manager' to come and join the sweet life of HARIBO and support our impressive Wholesale and Convenience channel! Within this role you will report directly into our Channel Controller whilst also building sweet relationships with our Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain Teams and not forgetting our external customers too. To add to our HARIBO mix, it is essential you're able to achieve sustainable volume, value, and market share growth across a portfolio of national account customers, with a sugary focus on core brands and not forgetting a passion to secure customer partnership status. How you'll contribute to the mix: Sales strategy and strategic business management: Constructing, developing, implementing, and measuring tailored customer business plans to deliver sustainable and profitable sales growth Reviewing all customer business plans and proposes to agree and make changes that will positively drive sales and profit Competently using persuasive selling and negotiation skills/techniques to secure business plan objectives and new listings Conducting regular store audits to check agreed activity and to accurately measure the quality of implementation Commercial awareness: Conducting detailed and thorough promotional analysis of every customer promotion to ensure that there is commercial payback Monitoring the budget control template and investment analysis report to ensure that it is inline with the agreed plan and actual allocated spending Managing the credit rating and pro forma agreements whilst collaborating with the credit manager Customer relationships: Building and establishing exceptional relationships with all buyer and category contacts Collaborating with influencers and decision makers to drive mutual profitable sales volume and growth Forecasting and Logistics: Supplying accurate sales forecasts and collaborating with the Supply Chain team to aid the communication process with customers Considering cost effective ways of saving on transport costs Can you supply our essential ingredients? We are on the hunt for an individual with proven commercial Sales experience within the sweet life of FMCG! If you have previously worked within the confectionary market we would 100% love to hear from you! One of our core ingredients is the ability to demonstrate and deliver exceptional sales and business management capabilities do you have what it takes? We are also looking for someone who has proven experience of building fizz-tastic partnership status relationship capabilities. Are you someone committed to self-development, striving to improve personal performance and raising the bar across the Sales team? Are you also a sweet-lover and have a sugary passion for the HARIBO brand? this could be your opportunity to join the sweet life of HARIBO. The extra sweet stuff: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Market leading life assurance 6% pension (matched by HARIBO) Company mobile phone Broadband allowance (£30 per month) 20% discount in our stores Free onsite parking A supporting and dynamic induction period If our sweet insights into this role have got you craving developing your career with HARIBO, why not apply today to join the mix! REF-