A well-known Poole brand require a Senior Category Manager. Applicants need strategic, category focused procurement expertise, stakeholder partnering skills, and the ability to drive change across the function. The Senior Category Manager will be responsible for leading strategic procurement activities across the Engineering & Manufacturing category. This will include a wide remit of technical services and engineered / manufactured parts and components (valves, motors, engines, hydraulics, fabrications, electronics, composites etc. ) Previous exposure to this supplier set, is not a pre-requisite but the ability to develop strategic category plans, is 100% required. The Senior Category Manager will have two direct reports who will support the implementation of procurement and category strategies. This is an exciting period of growth and transformation of the Procurement function and the Senior Category Manager will have opportunity to support the implementation of a new ERP system, Procurement Catalogues and E-Procurement tools. Specific duties of the Senior Category Manager include: Supply market intelligence, tendering, negotiation, supplier selection/de-selection activities Serve as Procurement Business Partner to relevant stakeholder community and partner with them Post-signature SRM and Contract Management activities across Engineering & Manufacturing supplier base Collaboration with Procurement Operations team to make best use of procurement data Contribute to development of procurement function - people, processes, policies etc. Senior Category Manager applicants should meet the following criteria: Ability to develop Category Strategies and/or a proven track record in Category Management Strategic procurement toolkit - negotiation, supplier relationship management and development Ability to support a Procurement function embarking on a period of change and growth Knowledge of latest E-Procurement, Procurement Systems, P2P and ERP technology Comfortable being present in Poole c2 times p/week
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
A well-known Poole brand require a Senior Category Manager. Applicants need strategic, category focused procurement expertise, stakeholder partnering skills, and the ability to drive change across the function. The Senior Category Manager will be responsible for leading strategic procurement activities across the Engineering & Manufacturing category. This will include a wide remit of technical services and engineered / manufactured parts and components (valves, motors, engines, hydraulics, fabrications, electronics, composites etc. ) Previous exposure to this supplier set, is not a pre-requisite but the ability to develop strategic category plans, is 100% required. The Senior Category Manager will have two direct reports who will support the implementation of procurement and category strategies. This is an exciting period of growth and transformation of the Procurement function and the Senior Category Manager will have opportunity to support the implementation of a new ERP system, Procurement Catalogues and E-Procurement tools. Specific duties of the Senior Category Manager include: Supply market intelligence, tendering, negotiation, supplier selection/de-selection activities Serve as Procurement Business Partner to relevant stakeholder community and partner with them Post-signature SRM and Contract Management activities across Engineering & Manufacturing supplier base Collaboration with Procurement Operations team to make best use of procurement data Contribute to development of procurement function - people, processes, policies etc. Senior Category Manager applicants should meet the following criteria: Ability to develop Category Strategies and/or a proven track record in Category Management Strategic procurement toolkit - negotiation, supplier relationship management and development Ability to support a Procurement function embarking on a period of change and growth Knowledge of latest E-Procurement, Procurement Systems, P2P and ERP technology Comfortable being present in Poole c2 times p/week
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Senior Procurement Manager - Award Winning Consulting Firm Location: London (Hybrid: 1-2 days in office) Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + 20% Bonus + Company Car + Other Benefits To apply, please contact Jack at My client is a dominant force in the procurement and supply chain consultancy market. Winning awards for 'Top Procurement Consultancy Firm' and 'CIPS Excellence', they have established a reputation as one of the most distinguished management consulting firms in the world. You will work from a prestigious office in the heart of Central London for 1-2 days a week (or as many more as you prefer), joining an established team , and building a rewarding, stable, and long-term consultancy career. From energy to pharmaceutical, and automotive to retail, you will gain exposure to every corner of the procurement market , both direct and indirect. You will be responsible for: Developing and implementing appropriate supply chain and procurement strategies to maximise commercial success, and drive growth for clients. Build and maintain relationships with customers and clients, to establish a record for quality service. Lead and educate your team, through organising workshops, presentations, appropriate training. Spearhead the tendering process, to optimise margins, while maintaining supplier relations. My client is offering you the chance to drive forward your personal and professional development and become a figurehead for quality and excellence for years to come. Ideal Traits: 4-8 years of experience within the procurement and supply chain market, and ideally within consultancy. Throughout this experience, you will have worked on a number of demanding and challenging projects and have established an extensive expertise in strategic and operational work. Track record for implementing innovative category management strategies. Degree Educated , from a reputable university, where you achieved exceptional results, ideally in a procurement related field. Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Senior Procurement Manager, Procurement Manager, Procurement Consultancy, Manager, Logistics, Infrastructure, Materials, Energy, Private Equity, Retail, Automotive, Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology, Media, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, FMCG, Engineering, Tender, Negotiation, Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Clients, Customers, Direct Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Generalist, Supplier Relationship Management, SRM, Strategic Procurement, Contract, Operations, London, Greater London, Reading, Slough, Luton, Watford, Hertfordshire
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
Senior Procurement Manager - Award Winning Consulting Firm Location: London (Hybrid: 1-2 days in office) Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + 20% Bonus + Company Car + Other Benefits To apply, please contact Jack at My client is a dominant force in the procurement and supply chain consultancy market. Winning awards for 'Top Procurement Consultancy Firm' and 'CIPS Excellence', they have established a reputation as one of the most distinguished management consulting firms in the world. You will work from a prestigious office in the heart of Central London for 1-2 days a week (or as many more as you prefer), joining an established team , and building a rewarding, stable, and long-term consultancy career. From energy to pharmaceutical, and automotive to retail, you will gain exposure to every corner of the procurement market , both direct and indirect. You will be responsible for: Developing and implementing appropriate supply chain and procurement strategies to maximise commercial success, and drive growth for clients. Build and maintain relationships with customers and clients, to establish a record for quality service. Lead and educate your team, through organising workshops, presentations, appropriate training. Spearhead the tendering process, to optimise margins, while maintaining supplier relations. My client is offering you the chance to drive forward your personal and professional development and become a figurehead for quality and excellence for years to come. Ideal Traits: 4-8 years of experience within the procurement and supply chain market, and ideally within consultancy. Throughout this experience, you will have worked on a number of demanding and challenging projects and have established an extensive expertise in strategic and operational work. Track record for implementing innovative category management strategies. Degree Educated , from a reputable university, where you achieved exceptional results, ideally in a procurement related field. Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Senior Procurement Manager, Procurement Manager, Procurement Consultancy, Manager, Logistics, Infrastructure, Materials, Energy, Private Equity, Retail, Automotive, Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology, Media, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, FMCG, Engineering, Tender, Negotiation, Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Clients, Customers, Direct Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Generalist, Supplier Relationship Management, SRM, Strategic Procurement, Contract, Operations, London, Greater London, Reading, Slough, Luton, Watford, Hertfordshire
Bramwith Consulting Senior Procurement Manager - Award Winning Consulting Firm Location: London (Hybrid: 1-2 days in office) Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + 20% Bonus + Company Car + Other Benefits To apply, please contact Jack at My client is a dominant force in the procurement and supply chain consultancy market. Winning awards for 'Top Procurement Consultancy Firm' and 'CIPS Excellence', they have established a reputation as one of the most distinguished management consulting firms in the world. You will work from a prestigious office in the heart of Central London for 1-2 days a week (or as many more as you prefer), joining an established team , and building a rewarding, stable, and long-term consultancy career. From energy to pharmaceutical, and automotive to retail, you will gain exposure to every corner of the procurement market , both direct and indirect. You will be responsible for: Developing and implementing appropriate supply chain and procurement strategies to maximise commercial success, and drive growth for clients. Build and maintain relationships with customers and clients, to establish a record for quality service. Lead and educate your team, through organising workshops, presentations, appropriate training. Spearhead the tendering process, to optimise margins, while maintaining supplier relations. My client is offering you the chance to drive forward your personal and professional development and become a figurehead for quality and excellence for years to come. Ideal Traits: 4-8 years of experience within the procurement and supply chain market, and ideally within consultancy. Throughout this experience, you will have worked on a number of demanding and challenging projects and have established an extensive expertise in strategic and operational work. Track record for implementing innovative category management strategies. Degree Educated , from a reputable university, where you achieved exceptional results, ideally in a procurement related field. Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Senior Procurement Manager, Procurement Manager, Procurement Consultancy, Manager, Logistics, Infrastructure, Materials, Energy, Private Equity, Retail, Automotive, Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology, Media, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, FMCG, Engineering, Tender, Negotiation, Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Clients, Customers, Direct Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Generalist, Supplier Relationship Management, SRM, Strategic Procurement, Contract, Operations, London, Greater London, Reading, Slough, Luton, Watford, Hertfordshire Add your cover letter for supporting information here. 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Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Bramwith Consulting Senior Procurement Manager - Award Winning Consulting Firm Location: London (Hybrid: 1-2 days in office) Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + 20% Bonus + Company Car + Other Benefits To apply, please contact Jack at My client is a dominant force in the procurement and supply chain consultancy market. Winning awards for 'Top Procurement Consultancy Firm' and 'CIPS Excellence', they have established a reputation as one of the most distinguished management consulting firms in the world. You will work from a prestigious office in the heart of Central London for 1-2 days a week (or as many more as you prefer), joining an established team , and building a rewarding, stable, and long-term consultancy career. From energy to pharmaceutical, and automotive to retail, you will gain exposure to every corner of the procurement market , both direct and indirect. You will be responsible for: Developing and implementing appropriate supply chain and procurement strategies to maximise commercial success, and drive growth for clients. Build and maintain relationships with customers and clients, to establish a record for quality service. Lead and educate your team, through organising workshops, presentations, appropriate training. Spearhead the tendering process, to optimise margins, while maintaining supplier relations. My client is offering you the chance to drive forward your personal and professional development and become a figurehead for quality and excellence for years to come. Ideal Traits: 4-8 years of experience within the procurement and supply chain market, and ideally within consultancy. Throughout this experience, you will have worked on a number of demanding and challenging projects and have established an extensive expertise in strategic and operational work. Track record for implementing innovative category management strategies. Degree Educated , from a reputable university, where you achieved exceptional results, ideally in a procurement related field. Procurement candidates must have full rights to work in the UK and be 100% business fluent in English. For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jack at Key Words: Senior Procurement Manager, Procurement Manager, Procurement Consultancy, Manager, Logistics, Infrastructure, Materials, Energy, Private Equity, Retail, Automotive, Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology, Media, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, FMCG, Engineering, Tender, Negotiation, Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Clients, Customers, Direct Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Generalist, Supplier Relationship Management, SRM, Strategic Procurement, Contract, Operations, London, Greater London, Reading, Slough, Luton, Watford, Hertfordshire Add your cover letter for supporting information here. 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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Great opportunity to join the procurement team at Northumbria University Owning the Procurement and Category Management Strategy and Plan About Our Client Named the University of the Year 2022 at the renowned Times Higher Education (THE) awards, this monumental win celebrates a special journey Northumbria University has been on since 2008, which involved becoming the first research-intensive modern university in the UK. Northumbria is ranked in the top 25 in the UK for research power, according to the results of the latest Research Excellence Framework. Most recently, Northumbria University has been named Research University of the Year and Modern University of the Year in a new league table published by the Daily Mail. Job Description Northumbria University are looking for a dynamic and ambitious Category Manager to join the Procurement team and lead the laboratory & engineering category. In his role, you will partner with the research teams in their Health & Life Sciences and Engineering & Environment faculties, providing strategic advice and guidance to the Academic and Technical stakeholders. The Procurement team plays a key role in supporting the University's research capabilities, including the construction and renovation of laboratories as well as the acquisition of a range of (high spec) equipment. Projects like CHASE and NESST as well as many of the other exciting research programmes provide the Procurement team with opportunities to not only practice their profession, but also to be part of the strategic development of the University's capabilities. Key Duties and Responsibilities include: Setting the strategic direction of the Laboratory & Engineering Category, leading the development and implementation of the Category Plan based on market knowledge and (Category) data analysis in order to enable the University to achieve its strategic goals Developing and implementing sourcing strategies for new projects and key renewals ensuring that these strategies deliver clear Value for Money benefits, both through the achievement of direct procurement savings, and through integration into and proactive influencing of finance and other activities across the University Providing strategic commercial and procurement advice to key stakeholders as well as procurement process training to such stakeholders and other teams involved in or dependent on procurement activities Running tenders and leading supplier commercial and contract negotiations Draft, review and negotiate commercial and operational contractual documents with minimal support from Legal Services Assisting the Head of Procurement with ensuring that effective arrangements are in place for compliance with both external and internal procurement regulations and achieving sustainability and socio-economic targets. Managing and coaching, as appropriate, junior members of the Procurement and Shared Services team The Successful Applicant Substantial experience in developing and leading a strategic category plan, including developing strategic sourcing strategies, and using market knowledge and data analysis to inform the underlying strategy and decisions Leading tender and supplier commercial and contract negotiations focused on achieving value for money as well as direct savings Effective supplier and contract management Demonstrable success in building successful, cooperative, and collaborative relationships and partnerships internally and externally What's on Offer Basic salary of £45,584 - £56,021 depending on experience, with 35 days holiday and a generous (LGPS) pension amongst other excellent benefits. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPREJN5026Z Closing Date: 26/04/2024
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Great opportunity to join the procurement team at Northumbria University Owning the Procurement and Category Management Strategy and Plan About Our Client Named the University of the Year 2022 at the renowned Times Higher Education (THE) awards, this monumental win celebrates a special journey Northumbria University has been on since 2008, which involved becoming the first research-intensive modern university in the UK. Northumbria is ranked in the top 25 in the UK for research power, according to the results of the latest Research Excellence Framework. Most recently, Northumbria University has been named Research University of the Year and Modern University of the Year in a new league table published by the Daily Mail. Job Description Northumbria University are looking for a dynamic and ambitious Category Manager to join the Procurement team and lead the laboratory & engineering category. In his role, you will partner with the research teams in their Health & Life Sciences and Engineering & Environment faculties, providing strategic advice and guidance to the Academic and Technical stakeholders. The Procurement team plays a key role in supporting the University's research capabilities, including the construction and renovation of laboratories as well as the acquisition of a range of (high spec) equipment. Projects like CHASE and NESST as well as many of the other exciting research programmes provide the Procurement team with opportunities to not only practice their profession, but also to be part of the strategic development of the University's capabilities. Key Duties and Responsibilities include: Setting the strategic direction of the Laboratory & Engineering Category, leading the development and implementation of the Category Plan based on market knowledge and (Category) data analysis in order to enable the University to achieve its strategic goals Developing and implementing sourcing strategies for new projects and key renewals ensuring that these strategies deliver clear Value for Money benefits, both through the achievement of direct procurement savings, and through integration into and proactive influencing of finance and other activities across the University Providing strategic commercial and procurement advice to key stakeholders as well as procurement process training to such stakeholders and other teams involved in or dependent on procurement activities Running tenders and leading supplier commercial and contract negotiations Draft, review and negotiate commercial and operational contractual documents with minimal support from Legal Services Assisting the Head of Procurement with ensuring that effective arrangements are in place for compliance with both external and internal procurement regulations and achieving sustainability and socio-economic targets. Managing and coaching, as appropriate, junior members of the Procurement and Shared Services team The Successful Applicant Substantial experience in developing and leading a strategic category plan, including developing strategic sourcing strategies, and using market knowledge and data analysis to inform the underlying strategy and decisions Leading tender and supplier commercial and contract negotiations focused on achieving value for money as well as direct savings Effective supplier and contract management Demonstrable success in building successful, cooperative, and collaborative relationships and partnerships internally and externally What's on Offer Basic salary of £45,584 - £56,021 depending on experience, with 35 days holiday and a generous (LGPS) pension amongst other excellent benefits. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPREJN5026Z Closing Date: 26/04/2024
Job Description We're looking for passionate individuals to help us harness the power of the wind and the sun to change the world for the better. Do you want to find your element working for fossil freedom? Lead the charge in delivering top-tier electrical infrastructure for offshore wind projects as our Product Portfolio Director within Project Delivery & Engineering's Energy Infrastructure division. Project Delivery & Engineering is the engine room of our offshore wind Business Unit, transforming our project pipeline into distinguished performing assets through a mix of project execution excellence and a strong engineering backbone serving the whole asset lifecycle. Within the expansive domain of Project Delivery & Engineering, our Energy Infrastructure division is eagerly seeking an accomplished Product Portfolio Director. This pivotal position is dedicated to advancing our mission of delivering best in class electrical infrastructure for the next generation of offshore wind projects. As the Product Portfolio Director, you will assume direct oversight of either Cable Systems or Substations and Grid Integration, reporting directly to the Head of Department and serving as a cornerstone within the Energy Infrastructure team. The Product Portfolio Director embodies the connective expertise of our organisation, forging key connections between Offshore Development and Generation departments. Also, they play a key role in facilitating the seamless integration of either substation or cable system products into the Project Delivery setting, ensuring continuity and efficiency throughout the process. Furthermore, the Product Portfolio Director plays a strategical role in collaboration with Concept Development and Category Management teams. Together, they spearhead the identification and implementation of tailored procurement frameworks designed to meet the special needs of the portfolio. This proactive approach not only secures essential capacity and capability for multiple or clustered delivery projects but also ensures that our organisation remains agile and adaptable to evolving project dynamics, all while upholding our commitment to excellence in execution. Key Responsibilities. Main interface towards Offshore Development and Generation function of BU Offshore Ensure a portfolio-driven approach across products, projects and assets. Maintain up-to-date product portfolio to support commercial, technical and supply chain optimisation of project pipeline through established VF modelling tools. Maintain a continued learning loop, capturing learnings from supplier interactions, project execution and operations into a knowledge base to support the identification of new concept developments and optimise early-stage asset projects. Drive Portfolio G2M approaches and act as PD&E sign-off in setting the procurement strategy for asset projects Negotiation and ownership of clustered and/or Framework agreements for strategical scope elements Be in your element with BA Wind Our wind, solar and batteries business offers a unique opportunity to be in your element working to help harness the forces which will take us to fossil freedom. As part of BA Wind you will play a key role in one of the most exciting pipelines in the industry with 24GW of capacity stretching out more than a decade ahead across our key European markets. You won't only be involved in developing projects but pioneering cutting-edge innovation, new business models and ways of working with communities and the environment. Working as part of a leading European utility also means you could be helping a growing number of major businesses and brands achieve their own sustainability goals through partnerships. Qualifications Your profile / who are you? As a key member of our Business Unit, you'll need strong stakeholder management skills to develop a unified portfolio strategy within your area. You must understand the technical details and have sharp business insight to make decisions that support our overall goals. With a proven technical background and commercial awareness, you'll oversee all phases of offshore wind asset lifecycle, from start-up to decommissioning. Your broad view will enable you to handle complexities and promote sustained value in our offshore wind investments. Skills/Qualifications Degree in appropriate engineering/technical discipline Strong commercial focus and decision-making acumen. Deep understanding of offshore wind industry and/or transmission sector Ability to operate in a dynamic international environment. Good degree of self-motivation with a flexible approach to work Why not start your journey to working for fossil freedom by applying now? We look forward to receiving your application! Location Kolding, Denmark - London, United Kingdom - Hambourg, Germany. Additional Information Our offer Looking for a career with growth? Looking for a role where your superpowers can be leveraged to the maximum and with limitless opportunities for growth? The scale and ambition of our wind, battery and solar business means you can really find your element with us. We'll also provide you with all the learning and development you need to expand your horizons. We strive to be the best place to work in the industry with highly competitive pay and conditions and an open, supportive culture. A commitment to a healthy work-life balance aims to ensure everyone plays to their strengths, whatever their background and experiences. You will be part of a growing team of 1,700+ colleagues from 50+ nationalities where our positive approach to diversity is reflected in the fact that more than a quarter of staff are women. More Information For more informationabout the position you are welcome to contact hiring manager Ian Baker, more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Christian Pathuel, We welcome your application in English no later than 08.05.2024. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website. At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information. The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party, Validata. Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classified the final candidates might be subject to a security vetting process, according to Swedish legislation. We look forward to receiving your application! Company Description Vattenfall is a leading European energy company driving the transition to a sustainable energy system. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years and now have a mission of working for fossil freedom. We employ around people mostly in our core markets in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK.
Apr 21, 2024
Full time
Job Description We're looking for passionate individuals to help us harness the power of the wind and the sun to change the world for the better. Do you want to find your element working for fossil freedom? Lead the charge in delivering top-tier electrical infrastructure for offshore wind projects as our Product Portfolio Director within Project Delivery & Engineering's Energy Infrastructure division. Project Delivery & Engineering is the engine room of our offshore wind Business Unit, transforming our project pipeline into distinguished performing assets through a mix of project execution excellence and a strong engineering backbone serving the whole asset lifecycle. Within the expansive domain of Project Delivery & Engineering, our Energy Infrastructure division is eagerly seeking an accomplished Product Portfolio Director. This pivotal position is dedicated to advancing our mission of delivering best in class electrical infrastructure for the next generation of offshore wind projects. As the Product Portfolio Director, you will assume direct oversight of either Cable Systems or Substations and Grid Integration, reporting directly to the Head of Department and serving as a cornerstone within the Energy Infrastructure team. The Product Portfolio Director embodies the connective expertise of our organisation, forging key connections between Offshore Development and Generation departments. Also, they play a key role in facilitating the seamless integration of either substation or cable system products into the Project Delivery setting, ensuring continuity and efficiency throughout the process. Furthermore, the Product Portfolio Director plays a strategical role in collaboration with Concept Development and Category Management teams. Together, they spearhead the identification and implementation of tailored procurement frameworks designed to meet the special needs of the portfolio. This proactive approach not only secures essential capacity and capability for multiple or clustered delivery projects but also ensures that our organisation remains agile and adaptable to evolving project dynamics, all while upholding our commitment to excellence in execution. Key Responsibilities. Main interface towards Offshore Development and Generation function of BU Offshore Ensure a portfolio-driven approach across products, projects and assets. Maintain up-to-date product portfolio to support commercial, technical and supply chain optimisation of project pipeline through established VF modelling tools. Maintain a continued learning loop, capturing learnings from supplier interactions, project execution and operations into a knowledge base to support the identification of new concept developments and optimise early-stage asset projects. Drive Portfolio G2M approaches and act as PD&E sign-off in setting the procurement strategy for asset projects Negotiation and ownership of clustered and/or Framework agreements for strategical scope elements Be in your element with BA Wind Our wind, solar and batteries business offers a unique opportunity to be in your element working to help harness the forces which will take us to fossil freedom. As part of BA Wind you will play a key role in one of the most exciting pipelines in the industry with 24GW of capacity stretching out more than a decade ahead across our key European markets. You won't only be involved in developing projects but pioneering cutting-edge innovation, new business models and ways of working with communities and the environment. Working as part of a leading European utility also means you could be helping a growing number of major businesses and brands achieve their own sustainability goals through partnerships. Qualifications Your profile / who are you? As a key member of our Business Unit, you'll need strong stakeholder management skills to develop a unified portfolio strategy within your area. You must understand the technical details and have sharp business insight to make decisions that support our overall goals. With a proven technical background and commercial awareness, you'll oversee all phases of offshore wind asset lifecycle, from start-up to decommissioning. Your broad view will enable you to handle complexities and promote sustained value in our offshore wind investments. Skills/Qualifications Degree in appropriate engineering/technical discipline Strong commercial focus and decision-making acumen. Deep understanding of offshore wind industry and/or transmission sector Ability to operate in a dynamic international environment. Good degree of self-motivation with a flexible approach to work Why not start your journey to working for fossil freedom by applying now? We look forward to receiving your application! Location Kolding, Denmark - London, United Kingdom - Hambourg, Germany. Additional Information Our offer Looking for a career with growth? Looking for a role where your superpowers can be leveraged to the maximum and with limitless opportunities for growth? The scale and ambition of our wind, battery and solar business means you can really find your element with us. We'll also provide you with all the learning and development you need to expand your horizons. We strive to be the best place to work in the industry with highly competitive pay and conditions and an open, supportive culture. A commitment to a healthy work-life balance aims to ensure everyone plays to their strengths, whatever their background and experiences. You will be part of a growing team of 1,700+ colleagues from 50+ nationalities where our positive approach to diversity is reflected in the fact that more than a quarter of staff are women. More Information For more informationabout the position you are welcome to contact hiring manager Ian Baker, more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Christian Pathuel, We welcome your application in English no later than 08.05.2024. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website. At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information. The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party, Validata. Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classified the final candidates might be subject to a security vetting process, according to Swedish legislation. We look forward to receiving your application! Company Description Vattenfall is a leading European energy company driving the transition to a sustainable energy system. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years and now have a mission of working for fossil freedom. We employ around people mostly in our core markets in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK.
Our client - an FMCG leader, one of the world's largest multinational packaged food manufacturers. Role - Hybrid (2 days onsite per week) An exciting opportunity where you will be managing end to end Procurement of ingredients for supply into various UK sites. Working with the businesses in the wider group to unlock opportunities within their supply chains. Duties Category management and strategic sourcing of materials Delivering best value for the category Working with NPD team to deliver best in class innovation Value engineering projects and execution of benefits Ensuring there is appropriate material cover in place and cover is placed at best time to ensure lowest cost Strong supplier management skills Accurate reporting of buying variance Working closely with suppliers to ensure deliveries are made on time and in full Working with BBCo planning team to ensure we make improvements to supply Working with bakeries to ensure they are well supported Look at ways to improve reporting of supplier performance Maintain appropriate records on internal business systems including SAP (contracts & PO management) Experience and skills needed Educated Degree standard CIPS Qualification an advantage Minimum 4 years' experience Procurement Experience, preference for Food Manufacturing Confidence in dealing with challenging situations Tenacity Strong excel analytical skills Strong communication skills (verbal and written) Proven Negotiation skills Analytical and numerate - attention to detail Excellent organisation skills Competent working with SAP, Excel and Word Team player, proactive and results focused
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Our client - an FMCG leader, one of the world's largest multinational packaged food manufacturers. Role - Hybrid (2 days onsite per week) An exciting opportunity where you will be managing end to end Procurement of ingredients for supply into various UK sites. Working with the businesses in the wider group to unlock opportunities within their supply chains. Duties Category management and strategic sourcing of materials Delivering best value for the category Working with NPD team to deliver best in class innovation Value engineering projects and execution of benefits Ensuring there is appropriate material cover in place and cover is placed at best time to ensure lowest cost Strong supplier management skills Accurate reporting of buying variance Working closely with suppliers to ensure deliveries are made on time and in full Working with BBCo planning team to ensure we make improvements to supply Working with bakeries to ensure they are well supported Look at ways to improve reporting of supplier performance Maintain appropriate records on internal business systems including SAP (contracts & PO management) Experience and skills needed Educated Degree standard CIPS Qualification an advantage Minimum 4 years' experience Procurement Experience, preference for Food Manufacturing Confidence in dealing with challenging situations Tenacity Strong excel analytical skills Strong communication skills (verbal and written) Proven Negotiation skills Analytical and numerate - attention to detail Excellent organisation skills Competent working with SAP, Excel and Word Team player, proactive and results focused
Senior Procurement Consultant Forbes Top 100 Procurement and Supply Chain Consultancy Specialist- £65K+ Exciting Benefits Prestigious Central London Office Location A unique opportunity has arisen for a Senior Procurement Consultant to join an award-winning procurement consultancy working with Blue-Chip Clients . The successful Senior Procurement Consultant will cover a variety of industries , including aerospace, defence , industrial products and the entertainment industry , covering a global network reaching America and Asia. The successful candidate will have the chance to liaise with the organisations exclusive client base , with the majority existing within the FTSE50 , including leading banks , pharmaceutical and aerospace firms . You will develop strong global networks with directors through to CPOs, joining at a pivotal point of transformative development within their organisation. This requires an energetic and entrepreneurial individual capable of acting autonomously to offer bespoke solutions to a global scope of stakeholders . The potential opportunities for progression are high. You will work in a fast-paced environment , with highly attractive incentive schemes aimed to motivate the successful candidate to excel within the organisation. This role offers a high level of autonomy for a Senior Procurement Consultant to take ownership over their work. You will have high levels of interaction with directors and other senior stakeholders. My client offers a flexible working structure , with opportunities to work either 100% remotely or in a hybrid role , working 1-2 days per week out of their prestigious Central London office. You will act as a project lead, ensuring delivery excellence alongside assisting the execution plans for projects. The successful Senior Procurement Consultant will ensure issues are alleviated through the careful analytical ability to test quality of data across various sources. Key Senior Procurement Consultant Skills Proven track record working as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Category Manager etc either for an industry firm or working as a Consultant for a direct competitor Excellent stakeholder management skills , working in Project Management , Finance/Business Change and/or Procurement/Supply Chain The successful individual will demonstrate Procurement Intellectual Agility , Attention to Detail and the ability to work in a team environment Strong Bachelor's degree, preferably in a Business, Engineering, IT, Mathematics, Science or Economics related discipline Master's degree with further on-going learning in the Procurement Sector being Desirable Analytical Procurement Competence is Desirable, whilst maintaining a strong Business Acumen Salary: £65k basic + bonus + benefits Find out more information/Apply please find the contact details below Contact: Sofia Yousif Email: Key Senior Procurement Consultant Skills: Direct Procurement, Procurement, Procurement Consultant, Media and Communications, Aerospace, Automotive, FTSE, BlueChip. London, Central London, Remote Working, Consultant, Senior Consultant, Transport Services, Consultancy, Procurement Consultancy
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Senior Procurement Consultant Forbes Top 100 Procurement and Supply Chain Consultancy Specialist- £65K+ Exciting Benefits Prestigious Central London Office Location A unique opportunity has arisen for a Senior Procurement Consultant to join an award-winning procurement consultancy working with Blue-Chip Clients . The successful Senior Procurement Consultant will cover a variety of industries , including aerospace, defence , industrial products and the entertainment industry , covering a global network reaching America and Asia. The successful candidate will have the chance to liaise with the organisations exclusive client base , with the majority existing within the FTSE50 , including leading banks , pharmaceutical and aerospace firms . You will develop strong global networks with directors through to CPOs, joining at a pivotal point of transformative development within their organisation. This requires an energetic and entrepreneurial individual capable of acting autonomously to offer bespoke solutions to a global scope of stakeholders . The potential opportunities for progression are high. You will work in a fast-paced environment , with highly attractive incentive schemes aimed to motivate the successful candidate to excel within the organisation. This role offers a high level of autonomy for a Senior Procurement Consultant to take ownership over their work. You will have high levels of interaction with directors and other senior stakeholders. My client offers a flexible working structure , with opportunities to work either 100% remotely or in a hybrid role , working 1-2 days per week out of their prestigious Central London office. You will act as a project lead, ensuring delivery excellence alongside assisting the execution plans for projects. The successful Senior Procurement Consultant will ensure issues are alleviated through the careful analytical ability to test quality of data across various sources. Key Senior Procurement Consultant Skills Proven track record working as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Category Manager etc either for an industry firm or working as a Consultant for a direct competitor Excellent stakeholder management skills , working in Project Management , Finance/Business Change and/or Procurement/Supply Chain The successful individual will demonstrate Procurement Intellectual Agility , Attention to Detail and the ability to work in a team environment Strong Bachelor's degree, preferably in a Business, Engineering, IT, Mathematics, Science or Economics related discipline Master's degree with further on-going learning in the Procurement Sector being Desirable Analytical Procurement Competence is Desirable, whilst maintaining a strong Business Acumen Salary: £65k basic + bonus + benefits Find out more information/Apply please find the contact details below Contact: Sofia Yousif Email: Key Senior Procurement Consultant Skills: Direct Procurement, Procurement, Procurement Consultant, Media and Communications, Aerospace, Automotive, FTSE, BlueChip. London, Central London, Remote Working, Consultant, Senior Consultant, Transport Services, Consultancy, Procurement Consultancy
Product Category Manager - Ammanford - Permanent - Rates Negotiable £££ARM are partnering with a company in the Construction industry based in Ammanford. A position has become available for a Product Category Manager / Buyer to join the business on a permanent basis.The Buyer will support the Head of Procurement whilst providing support to more junior members of the team.Responsibilities: Win relationships with suppliers Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of POs. Ensure that maintenance contracts records are accurately maintained. Liaise with internal members of the business e.g Finance team Keep up to date with personal knowledge in product development and pricing (Plumbing & Heating) Thorough awareness of market trends Requirements: A minimum of 3 years Procurement experience CIPS qualified or working towards (Desirable) Competency in MS Office Suite MUST have knowledge in plumbing and heating Sound communication skills For more information contact Ben on or call This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Sep 19, 2022
Full time
Product Category Manager - Ammanford - Permanent - Rates Negotiable £££ARM are partnering with a company in the Construction industry based in Ammanford. A position has become available for a Product Category Manager / Buyer to join the business on a permanent basis.The Buyer will support the Head of Procurement whilst providing support to more junior members of the team.Responsibilities: Win relationships with suppliers Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of POs. Ensure that maintenance contracts records are accurately maintained. Liaise with internal members of the business e.g Finance team Keep up to date with personal knowledge in product development and pricing (Plumbing & Heating) Thorough awareness of market trends Requirements: A minimum of 3 years Procurement experience CIPS qualified or working towards (Desirable) Competency in MS Office Suite MUST have knowledge in plumbing and heating Sound communication skills For more information contact Ben on or call This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
About Us We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by over 27,500 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo. Our agility and entrepreneurial spirit, alongside award winning development programmes, enable innovation and success while creating exciting and rewarding career choices. As we move forward, our customers will be at the heart of what we do, evolving to needs and expectations and committing to a more meaningful contribution to harm reduction by building a successful NGP business. Integral to our long-term success is our sustainability strategy, behaving responsibly and supporting our ambitions, all underpinned by high governance. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference. The Role Working within the Device Engineering Team and reporting to the Electronics Manager. This role will be a technical expert in electronic engineering on New Product Development projects within the R&D pillar of the Innovation function. The role plays a key part in device development for all new product development projects. Principle Accountabilities Working within a team of Electronic Development Engineers to develop and deliver prototypes and technical solutions for innovation projects including Technical expert in electronic engineering for development and technology projects to deliver against design brief and functional performance Developing innovative concepts to solve engineering challenges. Managing the prototype design, iterative development, and testing activities to validate these concepts leveraging the capabilities of the team (electronic engineers and technicians) Work closely with multifunctional counterparts (Marketing/Category, MSC, Quality and Regulatory) to deliver fit for purpose propositions (Consumer, Cost, Scalability) and ensure technical requirements are clearly understood Develop strong relationships with suppliers to enable access to newest technologies and facilitate prototype production and scale up to full production. Mentor Electronic Engineers within the team to help build internal skills/capabilities Key Relationships Internal Mechanical & Physics, Electronics & Firmware, Discovery, CTI, Design and Formulations Teams Insights Procurement GSC Realisation Legal/IP Categories GSC, Quality and Regulatory teams Packaging Development Teams Project Teams as required External Key suppliers/partners (prototype and production) Consultants, agencies, etc Key Skills, Education & Experience BEng/MEng in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) Very good English language skills Multiple full product developments completed (full lifecycle). 10 years experience in product development. Excellent knowledge/experience of manufacturing processes Excellent at concept generation - finding innovative solutions to engineering problems High level of competence in planning and risk mitigation with large/critical R&D projects Microprocessor experience Design for low power applications Design of Li-Ion battery power devices DFMEA Experience. What We Offer Competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, and 25 days holiday (with an additional 4 days on top to cover the Christmas period, and bank holidays), flexible working policy, corporate discounts, Health Cash Plan, and other wellbeing initiatives. Next Steps Interested applicants are encouraged to apply, highlighting their suitability for the above post.
Sep 19, 2022
Full time
About Us We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by over 27,500 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo. Our agility and entrepreneurial spirit, alongside award winning development programmes, enable innovation and success while creating exciting and rewarding career choices. As we move forward, our customers will be at the heart of what we do, evolving to needs and expectations and committing to a more meaningful contribution to harm reduction by building a successful NGP business. Integral to our long-term success is our sustainability strategy, behaving responsibly and supporting our ambitions, all underpinned by high governance. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference. The Role Working within the Device Engineering Team and reporting to the Electronics Manager. This role will be a technical expert in electronic engineering on New Product Development projects within the R&D pillar of the Innovation function. The role plays a key part in device development for all new product development projects. Principle Accountabilities Working within a team of Electronic Development Engineers to develop and deliver prototypes and technical solutions for innovation projects including Technical expert in electronic engineering for development and technology projects to deliver against design brief and functional performance Developing innovative concepts to solve engineering challenges. Managing the prototype design, iterative development, and testing activities to validate these concepts leveraging the capabilities of the team (electronic engineers and technicians) Work closely with multifunctional counterparts (Marketing/Category, MSC, Quality and Regulatory) to deliver fit for purpose propositions (Consumer, Cost, Scalability) and ensure technical requirements are clearly understood Develop strong relationships with suppliers to enable access to newest technologies and facilitate prototype production and scale up to full production. Mentor Electronic Engineers within the team to help build internal skills/capabilities Key Relationships Internal Mechanical & Physics, Electronics & Firmware, Discovery, CTI, Design and Formulations Teams Insights Procurement GSC Realisation Legal/IP Categories GSC, Quality and Regulatory teams Packaging Development Teams Project Teams as required External Key suppliers/partners (prototype and production) Consultants, agencies, etc Key Skills, Education & Experience BEng/MEng in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) Very good English language skills Multiple full product developments completed (full lifecycle). 10 years experience in product development. Excellent knowledge/experience of manufacturing processes Excellent at concept generation - finding innovative solutions to engineering problems High level of competence in planning and risk mitigation with large/critical R&D projects Microprocessor experience Design for low power applications Design of Li-Ion battery power devices DFMEA Experience. What We Offer Competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, and 25 days holiday (with an additional 4 days on top to cover the Christmas period, and bank holidays), flexible working policy, corporate discounts, Health Cash Plan, and other wellbeing initiatives. Next Steps Interested applicants are encouraged to apply, highlighting their suitability for the above post.
As Product Category Manager you will be responsible and accountable for the development, implementation and management of the agreed product range strategies in order to drive growth and profitability within the company. This role requires the individual to be experienced in working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and with good communication skills. Create and sponsor roadmaps and generation plans to drive New Product Introduction (NPI) and product lifecycles Strategic development of the assigned product categories to meet the demands of the UKI market following the NPI Gateway process. Working alongside the company development centres (UK & EMEIA) as well as utilising the company IP and technology where appropriate Working with the Marketing and Sales teams to implement the 'go to market' strategies for the assigned product categories in order to maximise sales opportunities, increase market share and surpass company targets for the creation of long term sales growth within UKI markets Working with the procurement team to identify VAVE opportunities of the assigned product categories Support Sales with customer ranges, promotional activity and range management to deliver profitable sales growth Identification of market gaps, key value chain drivers, trends and customer profit potential Ensure successful phase out of old products when introducing new ranges to the categories Consistent and regular interface with customers in the market - voice of the customer We would love to speak to anyone for the Product Category Manager position, who has the following experience: Degree educated in Business / Marketing or other related topics Have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a product management role Have experience in, and a strong grasp of Smart IoT Consumer Products Have experience of working in a consumer branded business Full and coherent understanding of competitors products and their positioning in the market Proven track record within Smart IoT Consumer Products Experience of developing products with overseas Suppliers Managing multiple projects ACS are recruiting for a Product Category Manager . If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Product Category Manager , please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Product Category Manager . It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Product Category Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Product Category Manager role you desire.
Feb 25, 2022
Full time
As Product Category Manager you will be responsible and accountable for the development, implementation and management of the agreed product range strategies in order to drive growth and profitability within the company. This role requires the individual to be experienced in working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and with good communication skills. Create and sponsor roadmaps and generation plans to drive New Product Introduction (NPI) and product lifecycles Strategic development of the assigned product categories to meet the demands of the UKI market following the NPI Gateway process. Working alongside the company development centres (UK & EMEIA) as well as utilising the company IP and technology where appropriate Working with the Marketing and Sales teams to implement the 'go to market' strategies for the assigned product categories in order to maximise sales opportunities, increase market share and surpass company targets for the creation of long term sales growth within UKI markets Working with the procurement team to identify VAVE opportunities of the assigned product categories Support Sales with customer ranges, promotional activity and range management to deliver profitable sales growth Identification of market gaps, key value chain drivers, trends and customer profit potential Ensure successful phase out of old products when introducing new ranges to the categories Consistent and regular interface with customers in the market - voice of the customer We would love to speak to anyone for the Product Category Manager position, who has the following experience: Degree educated in Business / Marketing or other related topics Have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a product management role Have experience in, and a strong grasp of Smart IoT Consumer Products Have experience of working in a consumer branded business Full and coherent understanding of competitors products and their positioning in the market Proven track record within Smart IoT Consumer Products Experience of developing products with overseas Suppliers Managing multiple projects ACS are recruiting for a Product Category Manager . If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Product Category Manager , please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Product Category Manager . It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Product Category Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Product Category Manager role you desire.
Overview / Responsibilities Wood currently has an EOI for a TAR Manager. To lead the Shutdown Team in the delivery of flawless Turnarounds with the goal of excellence for the Client Organisation The Turnaround Event Manager is in charge of Turnarounds for a particular asset, site, area or facility, and has the responsibility, accountability and authority for planning, coordinating and execution of high complexity Maintenance Turnaround events to sustain, improve and restore the Technical Integrity and Reliability / Availability. This includes developing the budgets, staffing plans, schedules and durations of all assigned T/A events as well as implementing an overall T/A Safety Planning process for each event. The incumbent works with the work preparer, planners, T/A Coordinators, Project Managers, Field Superintendants, Client Operations and Discipline Engineering focconstructional points to assure safe and effective execution of the agreed Turnaround scopes as per the agreed budget and schedule and in accordance with the best practices and HSSE standards. One of the key priorities will be to minimise Turnaround deferment while safeguarding technical integrity. His responsibilities for preparation and the execution of the TA event imply working closely with the Facility Manager who remains overall accountable for turnaround delivery. Scope of role includes all aspects of TA planning and performance, including strategic planning, shutdown, decon, maintenance, project execution, commissioning, and restart; and lookbacks for learnings and future planning. Direct report staff : Turnaround team; depending on OU's 5 to 15 (number may vary depending on the T/A long term plan , and the phase of T/A execution Report functionnaly to the Regional T/A Director and is a member of the Global T/A network HSSE: To act at all times in accordance with the Policy on Health, Safety and Environment and proactively manage all turnaround activities accordingly. Ensure competence of staffs on HSSE requirements. Integrated activity Planning : Participate in the establishement of the long term Integrated TA requirement, Manage the T/A strategy in particular to periodically review the T/A execution strategy and interval, Prepare Driver Sheet for all T/A and manage the T/A preparation and execution processe Accountable for planning and execution of all T/A events in the OU o Incorporates best practices and learnings from previous events o Development of the staffing plan to plan and execute the assigned turnaround o Ensure all scope is captured : maintenance, local and major capital projects, turnaround projects, and other program work (CUI, PMI, etc.), and are integrated into a single schedule for execution. o Develop tghe T/A Milestone schedule including all optimization actions assurance reviews, schedule optimization shops, peer reviews, etc. o Ensures the Turnaround Milestones are met with high quality deliverables. o Ensure that all scope is risk assessed against accepted practices and established risk tolerances. o Ensure that the turnaround schedule is integrated seamlessly with all activities - feed out to on spec, including shutdown, decontamination, execution, commissioning, and start up. o Team Leader of the TAR Steering Team and Leadership Team for assigned event category. o Ensures that all operational activities are executed included system level planning, consistent with the "Flawless" concepts. o Ensures that the turnaround is planned and executed in compliance with safety and environmental standards and regulations. o Ensures compliance to all appropriate work processes (UI T/A, MOC, ME, etc.) o Ensure multi-discipline integration and alignment of contractor and OU's organization. o Ensures optimal control of safety, scope, cost, time and quality including taking corrective measures o Removes obstacles (alignment, resource constraints, work processes) to ensure successful execution of the turnaround event. o Ensures that pre-turnaround work is completed on schedule. o Ensures appropriate communications to site leadership and UI PT/TA leadership o Organizes and facilitates the turnaround event lookback, post investment review, and learning process, and incorporates best practices into future events and shares with broader organization. o Coaches and mentors staff for succession planning Turnaround budgets: Formulate and own budgets and approve expenditure for the activities. Coordinate the preparation, monitoring and control of budgets. This includes control of commitments against these budgets. Key Challenges Implement TAR work process to deliver Best in Class for Turnarounds based on Solomon benchmarking. Maintains strong relationships with Site Leadership , Project / Engineering, and UPP TAR organisation. Ensures adequate and competent site resources are provided and integrated into the T/A preparation team and sharing of resources where appropriate. Breaking down barriers across the region to ensure TAR excellence in all categories. Ensures standard application of the TAR work processes. Emphasise that "Best Practices" is non-negotiable to his/her team and the entire Clientorganisation. Develop a strategic vision of the potential impact of challenges and to intervene when necessary. Possess an organisational presence to actively impact the detail from shutdowns in a 'hands-on' fashion when proper and necessary. Skills / Qualifications Skills and Experience A degree in an Engineering discipline or Equivalent, with a minimum of (10-15) years experience in Maintenance and /or Turnaround management; has proven records on Turnaround planning and execution with key roles in managing work planning, scheduling and coordinating field execution; experience as a T/A coordinator with accountability for delivering a main TA work involving a variety of technical disciplines. Has experience with budgeting, contract and procurement management. The Turnaround Event Manager shall have good understanding of various technical disciplines. Company Overview Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Jan 09, 2022
Full time
Overview / Responsibilities Wood currently has an EOI for a TAR Manager. To lead the Shutdown Team in the delivery of flawless Turnarounds with the goal of excellence for the Client Organisation The Turnaround Event Manager is in charge of Turnarounds for a particular asset, site, area or facility, and has the responsibility, accountability and authority for planning, coordinating and execution of high complexity Maintenance Turnaround events to sustain, improve and restore the Technical Integrity and Reliability / Availability. This includes developing the budgets, staffing plans, schedules and durations of all assigned T/A events as well as implementing an overall T/A Safety Planning process for each event. The incumbent works with the work preparer, planners, T/A Coordinators, Project Managers, Field Superintendants, Client Operations and Discipline Engineering focconstructional points to assure safe and effective execution of the agreed Turnaround scopes as per the agreed budget and schedule and in accordance with the best practices and HSSE standards. One of the key priorities will be to minimise Turnaround deferment while safeguarding technical integrity. His responsibilities for preparation and the execution of the TA event imply working closely with the Facility Manager who remains overall accountable for turnaround delivery. Scope of role includes all aspects of TA planning and performance, including strategic planning, shutdown, decon, maintenance, project execution, commissioning, and restart; and lookbacks for learnings and future planning. Direct report staff : Turnaround team; depending on OU's 5 to 15 (number may vary depending on the T/A long term plan , and the phase of T/A execution Report functionnaly to the Regional T/A Director and is a member of the Global T/A network HSSE: To act at all times in accordance with the Policy on Health, Safety and Environment and proactively manage all turnaround activities accordingly. Ensure competence of staffs on HSSE requirements. Integrated activity Planning : Participate in the establishement of the long term Integrated TA requirement, Manage the T/A strategy in particular to periodically review the T/A execution strategy and interval, Prepare Driver Sheet for all T/A and manage the T/A preparation and execution processe Accountable for planning and execution of all T/A events in the OU o Incorporates best practices and learnings from previous events o Development of the staffing plan to plan and execute the assigned turnaround o Ensure all scope is captured : maintenance, local and major capital projects, turnaround projects, and other program work (CUI, PMI, etc.), and are integrated into a single schedule for execution. o Develop tghe T/A Milestone schedule including all optimization actions assurance reviews, schedule optimization shops, peer reviews, etc. o Ensures the Turnaround Milestones are met with high quality deliverables. o Ensure that all scope is risk assessed against accepted practices and established risk tolerances. o Ensure that the turnaround schedule is integrated seamlessly with all activities - feed out to on spec, including shutdown, decontamination, execution, commissioning, and start up. o Team Leader of the TAR Steering Team and Leadership Team for assigned event category. o Ensures that all operational activities are executed included system level planning, consistent with the "Flawless" concepts. o Ensures that the turnaround is planned and executed in compliance with safety and environmental standards and regulations. o Ensures compliance to all appropriate work processes (UI T/A, MOC, ME, etc.) o Ensure multi-discipline integration and alignment of contractor and OU's organization. o Ensures optimal control of safety, scope, cost, time and quality including taking corrective measures o Removes obstacles (alignment, resource constraints, work processes) to ensure successful execution of the turnaround event. o Ensures that pre-turnaround work is completed on schedule. o Ensures appropriate communications to site leadership and UI PT/TA leadership o Organizes and facilitates the turnaround event lookback, post investment review, and learning process, and incorporates best practices into future events and shares with broader organization. o Coaches and mentors staff for succession planning Turnaround budgets: Formulate and own budgets and approve expenditure for the activities. Coordinate the preparation, monitoring and control of budgets. This includes control of commitments against these budgets. Key Challenges Implement TAR work process to deliver Best in Class for Turnarounds based on Solomon benchmarking. Maintains strong relationships with Site Leadership , Project / Engineering, and UPP TAR organisation. Ensures adequate and competent site resources are provided and integrated into the T/A preparation team and sharing of resources where appropriate. Breaking down barriers across the region to ensure TAR excellence in all categories. Ensures standard application of the TAR work processes. Emphasise that "Best Practices" is non-negotiable to his/her team and the entire Clientorganisation. Develop a strategic vision of the potential impact of challenges and to intervene when necessary. Possess an organisational presence to actively impact the detail from shutdowns in a 'hands-on' fashion when proper and necessary. Skills / Qualifications Skills and Experience A degree in an Engineering discipline or Equivalent, with a minimum of (10-15) years experience in Maintenance and /or Turnaround management; has proven records on Turnaround planning and execution with key roles in managing work planning, scheduling and coordinating field execution; experience as a T/A coordinator with accountability for delivering a main TA work involving a variety of technical disciplines. Has experience with budgeting, contract and procurement management. The Turnaround Event Manager shall have good understanding of various technical disciplines. Company Overview Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Due to future requirements, we are looking to grow our planning team and recruit a Planner to support our preconstruction teams in Cardiff. We are open to experience and depending on your existing knowledge would depend on where you would enter the planning team structure. Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager the main role of a Planner at Willmott Dixon is to deliver good quality programmes and associated work for projects during preconstruction and the project phase. This role will support our construction projects throughout South Wales. We provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working in this role and you will be able to do a hybrid between office and homeworking. The key responsibilities: Ensuring you complete the planning process with a high degree of commercial acumen Complete site visits and site visit reports Prepare a tender planning report that highlights for the bid team key planning and programming elements of the project Preparation of informed and auditable tender programmes that utilise known outputs and sequences, or have agreement by liaison with subcontractors on anticipated periods Production of tender plans and programmes that are clear and understandable and demonstrate that a thorough and robust approach to planning has been adopted Take an active role in preparing and delivering project presentations at all required stages of procurement Production of tender plans and programmes that are clear and understandable and demonstrate that a thorough and robust approach to planning has been adopted Approach to tender planning that actively seeks during preparation opportunities for innovation, value engineering and optioneering that is shared with the tender bid team Production of programme commentaries and planning method statement that articulate a comprehensive understanding of the way WD intend to approach and execute the project Constantly reinforce and deliver our customer first ethic You: Ideally you will have onsite planning experience and be able to produce accurate programmes and logistics plans, using Astra Power Project Proven experience of accurate programming and sequencing from outputs An understanding of construction technology and methods including steel structures, concrete frames, timber frames etc. Be able to interpret drawings, specifications, and other construction information Have a good understanding of site requirements in respect of setting up, preliminaries and temporary works What we offer We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile/flexible working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. In return we provide you a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package to fit your lifestyle and priorities, the opportunities for you to develop your career with Willmott Dixon and the training to make this happen - but most importantly a great place to work with a true family ethos and a chance to develop your career of a lifetime! About Us With over 160 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business! Willmott Dixon was awarded 5th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 (2020) to work for, the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2021 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Jan 04, 2022
Full time
Due to future requirements, we are looking to grow our planning team and recruit a Planner to support our preconstruction teams in Cardiff. We are open to experience and depending on your existing knowledge would depend on where you would enter the planning team structure. Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager the main role of a Planner at Willmott Dixon is to deliver good quality programmes and associated work for projects during preconstruction and the project phase. This role will support our construction projects throughout South Wales. We provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working in this role and you will be able to do a hybrid between office and homeworking. The key responsibilities: Ensuring you complete the planning process with a high degree of commercial acumen Complete site visits and site visit reports Prepare a tender planning report that highlights for the bid team key planning and programming elements of the project Preparation of informed and auditable tender programmes that utilise known outputs and sequences, or have agreement by liaison with subcontractors on anticipated periods Production of tender plans and programmes that are clear and understandable and demonstrate that a thorough and robust approach to planning has been adopted Take an active role in preparing and delivering project presentations at all required stages of procurement Production of tender plans and programmes that are clear and understandable and demonstrate that a thorough and robust approach to planning has been adopted Approach to tender planning that actively seeks during preparation opportunities for innovation, value engineering and optioneering that is shared with the tender bid team Production of programme commentaries and planning method statement that articulate a comprehensive understanding of the way WD intend to approach and execute the project Constantly reinforce and deliver our customer first ethic You: Ideally you will have onsite planning experience and be able to produce accurate programmes and logistics plans, using Astra Power Project Proven experience of accurate programming and sequencing from outputs An understanding of construction technology and methods including steel structures, concrete frames, timber frames etc. Be able to interpret drawings, specifications, and other construction information Have a good understanding of site requirements in respect of setting up, preliminaries and temporary works What we offer We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile/flexible working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. In return we provide you a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package to fit your lifestyle and priorities, the opportunities for you to develop your career with Willmott Dixon and the training to make this happen - but most importantly a great place to work with a true family ethos and a chance to develop your career of a lifetime! About Us With over 160 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business! Willmott Dixon was awarded 5th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 (2020) to work for, the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2021 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Indirect Procurement Manager - Capex & Equipment Global Food Production Business Location - Berlin, DE Salary - €85k Total package inclusive of Bonus Contact - Rikard, Are you an experienced international procurement professional looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative global firm? This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and driven procurement professional with expertise in production-related, indirect, spend to join a growing global team. As the Indirect Procurement Manager for Capex & Equipment spend you will oversee a global spend portfolio covering in large part Capex, Tools and MRO, playing a key role in developing and implementing best in class souring and supplier management strategy. Your primary responsibilities as Indirect Procurement Manager - Capex & Equipment will include:- Provide subject matter expertise related to local and regional market conditions, technologies and services to support the global procurement team with risk management and decision making Work closely with the Indirect Procurmenet Director to develop and implement local and regional sourcing strategy Proactively work to identify opportunities to implement new processes and optimize existing processes Manage supplier selection and preferred supplier list for the region and drive compliance across all plants in the EMEA region Provide hands-on support and guidance to plant purchasing teams in line with new sourcing strategies Deliver an exceptional cost and budget management strategy aligned with global targets Deploy an effective supplier performance management strategy to ensure optimal cost, performance and delivery from preferred suppliers To be suitable for the position of Indirect Procurement Manager - Capex & Equipment you should have the following skills and experience:- Proven ability to drive cost savings initiatives at local and regional level and to implement changes and improvements to existing business processes Technical commodity experience in the area of non-production, indirect, spend within an manufacturing or production environment; Direct experience of Capex, Equipment and MRO is highly desirable Experience in creating and implementing category strategies for multiple sites at a regional level and driving compliance with plant purchasing teams Excellent Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) skills and experience in developing effective supplier monitoring and performance tools Ability to work as part of a multi-national and multi-cultural team in a matrix-structured environment Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline; specialised purchasing qualifications highly desirable Must be fluent German speaker; additional EU languages also highly desirable As the Indirect Procurement Manager - Capex & Equipment you will play a key role in managing a highly technical spend area with high-cost pressures. You will utilize your skills and expertise to negotiate optimal terms with suppliers to ensure best value and performance delivery. You will have a hands-on approach to managing supplier relationships and internal stakeholder relationship with global procurement colleagues and plant-based management teams. If you have the relevant skills and experience to take on this challenging role as Indirect Procurement Manager, apply now with your most up to date CV to the link above or directly to Rikard at
Sep 09, 2021
Full time
Indirect Procurement Manager - Capex & Equipment Global Food Production Business Location - Berlin, DE Salary - €85k Total package inclusive of Bonus Contact - Rikard, Are you an experienced international procurement professional looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative global firm? This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and driven procurement professional with expertise in production-related, indirect, spend to join a growing global team. As the Indirect Procurement Manager for Capex & Equipment spend you will oversee a global spend portfolio covering in large part Capex, Tools and MRO, playing a key role in developing and implementing best in class souring and supplier management strategy. Your primary responsibilities as Indirect Procurement Manager - Capex & Equipment will include:- Provide subject matter expertise related to local and regional market conditions, technologies and services to support the global procurement team with risk management and decision making Work closely with the Indirect Procurmenet Director to develop and implement local and regional sourcing strategy Proactively work to identify opportunities to implement new processes and optimize existing processes Manage supplier selection and preferred supplier list for the region and drive compliance across all plants in the EMEA region Provide hands-on support and guidance to plant purchasing teams in line with new sourcing strategies Deliver an exceptional cost and budget management strategy aligned with global targets Deploy an effective supplier performance management strategy to ensure optimal cost, performance and delivery from preferred suppliers To be suitable for the position of Indirect Procurement Manager - Capex & Equipment you should have the following skills and experience:- Proven ability to drive cost savings initiatives at local and regional level and to implement changes and improvements to existing business processes Technical commodity experience in the area of non-production, indirect, spend within an manufacturing or production environment; Direct experience of Capex, Equipment and MRO is highly desirable Experience in creating and implementing category strategies for multiple sites at a regional level and driving compliance with plant purchasing teams Excellent Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) skills and experience in developing effective supplier monitoring and performance tools Ability to work as part of a multi-national and multi-cultural team in a matrix-structured environment Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline; specialised purchasing qualifications highly desirable Must be fluent German speaker; additional EU languages also highly desirable As the Indirect Procurement Manager - Capex & Equipment you will play a key role in managing a highly technical spend area with high-cost pressures. You will utilize your skills and expertise to negotiate optimal terms with suppliers to ensure best value and performance delivery. You will have a hands-on approach to managing supplier relationships and internal stakeholder relationship with global procurement colleagues and plant-based management teams. If you have the relevant skills and experience to take on this challenging role as Indirect Procurement Manager, apply now with your most up to date CV to the link above or directly to Rikard at
Procurement Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Business - Bristol - £60K + Package and rapid progression up the ranks One of the largest Technology Manufacturing companies is on the look out for a Procurement Engineering Manager to join their rapidly progressing Procurement function. The company is currently going through a massive expansion, with plans to double their revenue from 5bn to 10bn in the next 5 years, with a large part of that investment coming from the CEO. As one of the most innovative and disruptive companies in the game for over a decade, they have a range of new and exciting projects in the pipeline and therefore is an incredible opportunity for a Procurement Engineering Manager to sink their teeth into. This role is for an experienced procurement professional and will be a challenging and fast-paced environment, but a hugely rewarding career move. As a Procurement Engineering Manager you will sit in the very heart of the company's operations, working closely with stakeholders and suppliers, developing and implementing strategy to establish key areas of cost efficiency and quality product performance. As a Procurement Engineering Manager, you will: As part of the Global Operations and Procurement Team you will be driving new technologies across all categories within the procurement function, engaging with key suppliers to achieve cost reductions whilst maintaining product quality Work cross-collaboratively across a multitude of direct procurement categories, acting as a business partner with both the R&D and Engineering teams Work within a team of around 4 people developing some of the brightest up and coming minds Global Direct Procurement Manager, Required Skills: Have solid knowledge and experience within technology, sourcing and supply chain, understanding how the supply chains of these commodities can be optimized Have the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, adapting to change and influencing multiple stakeholders across different categories Engineering or equivalent degree from a world renowned university The Benefits: Generous Pension scheme Company discounts of up to 40% Onsite; parking, restaurants, gym Bonus scheme For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Sophie at Key Words: Procurement, Purchasing direct Procurement, Stakeholder management, strategic sourcing, FMCG, FTSE, London, Degree, CIPS, Progression, Development, Management, Teamwork, Technology, C-Suite, Professional Services, Category Ownership, indirect, FM, Generalist, Procurement, Soft FM, Hard FM, Facilities Management, Direct, Engineering,
Sep 09, 2021
Full time
Procurement Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Business - Bristol - £60K + Package and rapid progression up the ranks One of the largest Technology Manufacturing companies is on the look out for a Procurement Engineering Manager to join their rapidly progressing Procurement function. The company is currently going through a massive expansion, with plans to double their revenue from 5bn to 10bn in the next 5 years, with a large part of that investment coming from the CEO. As one of the most innovative and disruptive companies in the game for over a decade, they have a range of new and exciting projects in the pipeline and therefore is an incredible opportunity for a Procurement Engineering Manager to sink their teeth into. This role is for an experienced procurement professional and will be a challenging and fast-paced environment, but a hugely rewarding career move. As a Procurement Engineering Manager you will sit in the very heart of the company's operations, working closely with stakeholders and suppliers, developing and implementing strategy to establish key areas of cost efficiency and quality product performance. As a Procurement Engineering Manager, you will: As part of the Global Operations and Procurement Team you will be driving new technologies across all categories within the procurement function, engaging with key suppliers to achieve cost reductions whilst maintaining product quality Work cross-collaboratively across a multitude of direct procurement categories, acting as a business partner with both the R&D and Engineering teams Work within a team of around 4 people developing some of the brightest up and coming minds Global Direct Procurement Manager, Required Skills: Have solid knowledge and experience within technology, sourcing and supply chain, understanding how the supply chains of these commodities can be optimized Have the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, adapting to change and influencing multiple stakeholders across different categories Engineering or equivalent degree from a world renowned university The Benefits: Generous Pension scheme Company discounts of up to 40% Onsite; parking, restaurants, gym Bonus scheme For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Sophie at Key Words: Procurement, Purchasing direct Procurement, Stakeholder management, strategic sourcing, FMCG, FTSE, London, Degree, CIPS, Progression, Development, Management, Teamwork, Technology, C-Suite, Professional Services, Category Ownership, indirect, FM, Generalist, Procurement, Soft FM, Hard FM, Facilities Management, Direct, Engineering,