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Assistant Buyer - Contract

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:58:00 GMT

A leading UK food producer is searching for a versatile Assistant Buyer, as a consequence of its continuous growth to work on a contactual basis. As a Buyer, you will facilitate this growth by supporting all procurement activity across the food and non food areas of the business. The responsibilities will include: - Adopt control for the procurement of all food and non food spend on site - Work closely with the chef to develop food and packaging products - Budgetary control, ensuring all costs fall in line with it - Continuous supplier management to ensure the availability of products at all times - Maintain and develop relationships both with internal procurement teams as well as with external stakeholders - Ongoing negotiation with suppliers to ensure the best deal for the company - Prepare internal monthly sales reports To succeed in this Assistant Buyer role, you will be a graduate, (or equivalent), ideally with purchasing experience in both food and non food areas. In this co-operative environment, strong interpersonal and communicational skills are a must, including the ability to influence and be diplomatic where necessary. Ultimately, As an Assistant Buyer, your negotiating skills will be something you pride yourself on, and are confident using. A successful candidate will need to show they are driven and can be proactive. As a leading food producer, there is constant opportunity to progress organically within the company, with a large scope of growth. So if you want a chance to shine as a successful Buyer in an internationally successful company, please forward your CV, and we will look forward to your response.

Supply Chain Aanalyst

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:40:00 GMT

This leading retailer based in the North West is seeking a supply chain assistant to be based at an expanding head office to provide support for the commercial team to maintain service levels, hit budgeted margins and maintain supplier relationships. You will control allocation and to meet availability tragets and ensure merchandising can meet supply chain demands. You will ensure that stock arrives from source into the depots in timely fashion and outwards to stores. You will be highly numercal and have an analytical mind with experience in supply chain planning or forecasting experience within a head office enviorment. You will have excellent systems experience coupled with strong communication and commercial skills. Retail experience is strongly preferred. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading retailers and progress your career.

Supply Chain Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:31:00 GMT

Position: Supply Chain Manager Core Skills: Demand Planning/Forecasting/S&OP/FMCG/Collaboration Planning Salary: �30,000 – 40,000 DOE + Benefits Location: Cambridgeshire Leading Food business currently requires a Supply Chain Manager, who will be responsible for the collaborative planning of account activities and for optimising customer service. The position reports to a Customer Supply Manager and is a key role within the Customer Supply Team. Key Responsibilities; •Accountable for the accuracy of baseline and promotional forecasts with the respective customers. •Providing the business with the best estimates of both volume and financial delivery by customer / customer group. •Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and to communicate effectively across organisational functions. •Analysis of retailer data is essential to support optimisation of extended supply chain performance. •To improve forecast accuracy and to prepare and propose promotional options & recommendations for review with Customer Supply Manager and account strategy. •Building new relationships with the customers’ logistics teams and enhancing existing relationships to ensure that agreed SLA are continuously improved. •Work with suppliers to plan in terms of volume and phasing with a view to develop and agree a collaborative demand plan. •Gathering (KPIs) to track and understand trends and to identify and address opportunities for improvement with their customer. •Interfacing with the order fulfilment process to ensure the delivery of superior customer service to retail accounts. •To develop professional contacts at multiple levels within the assigned customers’ supply chain community, in order to build their respect and confidence in our expertise as truly collaborative supply chain partners. •Regular travel is required to visit and build relationships with the respective retail customers. •Participate in the development of the customer strategic plan and will propose enhancements to the supply chain process in order to meet strategic customer goals. Successful candidates will ideally have exposure in a supply and demand planning role within FMCG environment. They will possess outstanding team-working ability and excellent analytical skills with the ability to assimilate large amounts of data. They will be able to articulate results and ideas in a concise manner to both internal colleagues and external clients. Working experience using systems (Manugistics, SAP reporting/Planning programmes) would be an advantage.

Sourcing Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:14:00 GMT

Our client a leading Pharmaceutical business working closely with global organisations to drive added value, increase flexibility and reduce costs is looking to recruit a Sourcing Manager to play a central role delivering key procurement projects. Areas of responsibility will include taking on both project and non-project related tasks such as: Develop a cost effective supply base and tender business to maintain competitive cost position. Managing/coordinating delivery of multiple small or medium project teams to deliver sourcing projects within a client/category area Ensure supply agreements are in place with all 3rd party suppliers Manage all purchases prices in SAP including annual update. Structuring and presenting strategy workshops, client reports and relevant project documentation Responsible for delivering savings targets and other project/category targets (depending on engagement), in some cases including developing or improving processes Responsible for ensuring the cost effective transportation of goods. Develop SOP’S for managing suppliers. Meeting with clients and stakeholders to build project requirements, in some cases leading to identifying and developing new business opportunities within existing clients Interpreting results and formulating strategies based on modeling and analysis Managing key supplier relationships to ensure optimum performance, including leading negotiations Sharing best practice and technical / market know-how. The successful candidate will be graduate calibre and have strong strategic sourcing experience from a leading consultancy or blue chip organisation with experience of managing and delivering significant portion of procurement projects. You will have demonstrated excellence in their careers and education to date, and be a passionate, personable, energetic “go getter’. You will require outstanding team-working abilities and lead by example and take ownership for projects. Excellent analytical skills is essential (ie. spend, benchmarking, analytical delivery) as well as the ability to understand and implement client sourcing/procurement policies and procedures and understand level responsibilities and implications of decisions. You will have an excellent understanding and be able to apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) concept in constructing simple tenders and evaluation criteria. Desirable candidates may hold a CIPS qualification. You will be able to demonstrate deep category expertise in several of the following categories, in addition to a broad experience working across multiple category sourcing projects: HR, facilities management, logistics, professional services, travel and property.

Supply Chain Manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:18:00 GMT

Supply Chain Manager - with strong materials management skills Hampshire, West Sussex Salary to �55k negotiable My client is a large blue chip company operating within the Aerospace sector. As a result of an internal move, an excellent opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager with strong management skills has become available. In this role you will be responsible for; the supply of materials into the site, annual material spend, meeting cost out targets and supplier relationships through the management of the Purchasing and Materials Planning Function. You will be managing an already established team of 10 and have overall responsibility for production planning, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, stockroom operations, and shipping/receiving. Primary Functions; Oversee all supplier activities involved with Engineering, Contracts and Quality to assist in the delivering of product/projects. Responsible for ERP conformity and accuracy of data to ensure strong materials planning and inventory management to meet production requirements. Responsible for the development and implementation of supply chain strategies throughout a global enterprise to reduce costs. The role will require familiarity with the complete range of strategic sourcing and the ongoing management of strategic supplier relationships (including Supplier Development). Manage the whole supply chain to ensure minimum inventory but still maintain consistent customer performance. Person Specification; � Educated to degree or equivalent level. � CIPS qualified. � Proven knowledge of MRP/ERP is essential for this role as you will be required to manage the ongoing development, correct usage and drive inventory reduction through better use of the system. Knowledge of order generation process logic is also desired. � Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Process Variation Reduction (Six Sigma) concepts and tool sets as they relate to materials management (desired) � Detailed knowledge of industry specific quality registration schemes (i.e. ISO9001, ISO/TS-16949, AS9100, etc. (desired) � Strong planning/project management skills � Experience of negotiation, contracts & agreements with suppliers � Excellent communication skills as you will communicate with internal and external customers This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

Senior Buyer

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:44:00 GMT

Mechanical - Marine - Aerospace - Engineering - Defence - Manufacturing Our Client is an established multi-�billion turnover Global business (manufacturing/aerospace/automotive/electronic/mechanical) . Due to growth they now have a vacancy within strategic Procurement based in the Devon area. This is the perfect role for a buyer/senior buyer who is looking to develop their career potential within a strong and challenging environment. Supporting the Category Managers, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for spend across a broad range of goods and services within the business. Salary guide: Circa �27,000-�35,000 plus great benefits. You will have/desirable: Degree qualified or equivalent. CIPS qualified or studying towards. Solid Procurement background. Contracts Management experience. Category Management experience is preferred. Manufacturing industry experience is preferred. Excellent communication and influencing skills. Strong commercial acumen. Dynamic and enthusiastic individual. Good attention to detail. Flexibility to travel as required. Further information is available to interested candidates. This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

Subcontract Buyer - Construction

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:42:00 GMT

Salary circa �33,000 - �38,000 plus car or car allowance and great benefits. Permanent - Bristol Our client is a leading UK construction and build contractor who also specialise in major build development. This division, located in Bristol, provides traditional contracting and design & build services. Due to continued success they urgently require an experienced subcontract buyer with strong experience gained within a large contractor in the construction industry. You will be required to deal with all sub-contract, materials and plant Procurement on contracts. These packages will include schools, universities, hospitals, hotels, leisure clubs, retail development, or office developments and will be either new build or refurbishments. In return our client is offering an excellent package plus, the chance to grow and develop within an industry leader. More information including a full job description, location etc available for interested candidates. This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

Commodity Specialist

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:46:00 GMT

Commodity Specialist - Fabrications Salary to �35,000 + benefits Leeds Purpose of the job is to define, execute and control the short, medium and long term purchasing strategy for the specific commodity group. The job holder will be expected to understand the external and internal environmental factors affecting the commodity and put relevant contracts in place to ensure the commodity buyer has the capacity and appropriate high quality vendor base to be able to execute the strategy. The job holder will be expected to utilize Purchasing best practice techniques to achieve corporate cost, quality, delivery and development initiative targets. The role will involve responsibility for spend up to approximately �20 million per annum. It is expected that a global supply base will be utilized as any lapse in achievement of commercial expectations will directly influence the profitability of the Company. There will be opportunities to travel nationally and internationally to ensure strategy is executed successfully. You will report to Commodity Controller and will have no direct reports. Responsibilities; � To understand plant load in the short, medium and long term and set the commodity strategy to ensure suitable high quality capacity is in place. � To be responsible for all vendor development activity related to the commodity and minimise risk by following set Purchasing Procedure to ensure successful implementation. The person will be expected to work closely with the Supplier Development Group (SDG) to ensure all known risks have been mitigated prior to the supplier becoming fully functional on the Quality Approved Vendor List (AVL). � Ensuring at all times vendor delivery, quality and cost performances adhere to Purchasing and Plant Management expectations for the Leeds plant. Will be responsible for improving vendor quality by ensuring supply and implementation of robust CPAR�s in the event of found non-conformities. � Pro-actively manage process improvements: Vendor Categorisation Initiative and Lean Wins. � Support the buyer at the discretion of the Commodity Controller to ensure buyer Key Performance Indicators are achieved. � Carry out commodity analysis and lead-time reduction projects. � Ensure Lean Contracts are put in place using SAP. � Ensuring purchasing best practice techniques are utilised in the achievement of company objectives. � Development and implementation of cost reduction strategies to support ever increasing customer demands. � Preparing and presenting, and where relevant supporting the Commodity Controller in preparing and presenting accurate reports to Senior Management. Experience and qualifications � HND or Degree qualification desirable � CIPS or equivalent desirable � SAP experience desirable � Microsoft Literate � Excellent analytical skills � Minimum of 2 years relevant purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. � Proven and demonstrative negotiation ability. � Business sector- Experience in Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Aerospace / Automotive industry preferred. Competencies � Ability to think strategically and logically. � Creative with strong problem solving, project management and decision making ability. � Competent in analytical and evaluative techniques. � Self motivated. � Strong, confident communicator capable of operating at all levels. � Team player. This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

Demand Planner - Retail Head Office

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:47:00 GMT

They are a strong and recognised retail and mail order business. Due to promotion they are looking for a strong Supply Chain Planner. You will currently be either a Demand Planner, Supply Chain Analyst, Retail Merchandiser, Stock Planner, Supply Chain Manager, Assistant Merchandiser or similar. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop internally. You will be accountable for managing line level stock for a dedicated product category, controlling both intake of stock from suppliers and store stock replenishment in line with agreed availability and stock level targets. Key accountabilities; - Plan and manage purchase order intake considering current stock base, lead time, demand forecasts, promotional activity, supplier reliability and stock holding strategy. - Effectively manage stock for Promotional activities, seasonal stock builds, direct importing, range changes and extra-ordinary purchases. - Control the intake in line with weekly Open to Buy targets and distribution capabilities, prioritising company stock requirements. - Take accountability for product availability and stock levels and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the stock and supplier base. - Work closely with suppliers to maximise stock availability to business against intake plans. (More information available in a Job Description) Experience? � Experience gained within a stock management environment. � Must be assertive, confident and be able to challenge regularly. � Must be highly numerate, analytical and computer literate. Interested to hear more? Please contact me in the first instance with your current CV, salary and salary required. This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

Supply Chain Controller x 2

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:49:00 GMT

Supply Chain Controller Salary - �18k plus pension, medical and bonus nr Derby In this role you will work in the parts department which is focussed on end-to-end supply chain management of components imported to and exported from the UK. You will supply direct to a major OEM and also to their 1st, 2nd and certain 3rd tier suppliers. The role will be part of a team looking after the Import operations from the far east, involving customer account management for over 70 UK customers. Accountabilities - Quickly learn existing processes / activities to manage end-to-end supply-chains. - Stock Management. - Customer liaison including reacting swiftly to customer requirements in a �Just-in-Time� environment. - Contribute to the development of improved IT. - Build relationships with customers / supplier / 3rd Party logistics companies. - Invoicing / administrative activities. - Financial reporting. - Support new business / new supply-chain development. - Assist with the development of improved processes. Candidate Profile - Degree or relevant practical experience. - Critically, the ability and attitude to manage an �end-to-end� supply-chain (after training). - Ability to react swiftly and effectively to customer requirements in a �Just-In-Time� environment. - Capable of dealing with financial issues including the challenges of multi-currency. - Full driving licence. - Good IT literacy. Excel skills are essential and SAP is preferable. - Strong communication / organisation skills. - �Can-Do� / positive / flexible approach. - Logical problem solving oriented mentality. This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

Buyer/Senior Buyer

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:33:00 GMT

Buyer/Senior Buyer Coventry OR Warwick �30,000- 45,000 plus Benefits The Role Assuming responsibility for a portfolio of commodities in one of a variety of areas within Purchasing, buyers are accountable for managing the supplier relationship and achieving their spend and cost saving targets on time and in budget. Responsibilities � Managing relationship with suppliers on and off site. � Sourcing new product in line with cycle plan. � Controlling expenditure related to design, testing, goods and services. � Annual cost improvement negotiations. � Identifying emerging market sourcing opportunities in countries such as Brazil, Russia, India and China working with BRICE team. � Benchmarking of existing products. Skills, Experience and Qualifications � Educated to degree level or equivalent (Essential). � At least 2 years purchasing experience (Essential). � Automotive experience is preferred but not essential. � Able to demonstrate good negotiation skills. � Experience of end- to �end sourcing. � Aptitude for working in a changing and challenging environment. This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

Purchasing Manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:41:00 GMT

Purchasing Manager Coventry OR Warwick �45,000- 55,000 plus Benefits The Role Strategic Procurement responsibility for a commodity areas within Purchasing./Management of new model sourcing, cost control and launch activity on specific vehicle line programme. Responsibilities � Responsible for managing combined spend of c�200 - �300m across both brands, ensuring parts availability, value for money pricing and optimised cash management is achieved. � Responsible for supplier selection and establishing best value for money and quality within budget. � Provide cohesive direction to teams involved in delivery of Purchasing activities. � Development and implementation of supply base strategies. � Drive compliance with all Purchasing Policies & Procedures and IAP/SOx requirements. � Negotiation of annual productivity contracts with suppliers including management of raw material and exchange rate movements. � Management of relationships with internal customers and stakeholders. Skills, Experience and Qualifications � Educated to degree level or equivalent (Essential). � At least 5 years purchasing experience (Essential). � Extensive knowledge of contracts management. � 2+ years leadership experience. � Highly developed business acumen and negotiation/ influencing skills. � Strategic thinker. � Project management/GPDS. This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

Interim Assistant Buyer

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:09:00 GMT

Job Purpose � Negotiating prices on certain low spend packaging sectors. � Assisting with the management of suppliers � dealing with supplier service issues. � Coordinating all the Purchasing Department�s e-commerce activities. � Supporting the Packaging buyer in day to day issues. � Preparation of Tender documents in xl spreadsheets with data extracted from TM1. � Inputting packaging prices into PCP�s. Principal Accountabilities � Competitive purchase prices to be obtained for all items under his/her control. � E-commerce schedule to be maintained. � Timely and accurate production of general administrative tasks. Decision Making Authority Key decisions to be made in conjunction with line manager. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required � Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience. � High level competency required on XL, Word, Powerpoint. � Food packaging experience essential. Ideally, this will have been gained within the purchasing function but certainly within a manufacturing or operations environment. Competencies Must have strong ability and drive to work to a very high standard within a fast paced environment. Commercial acumen is highly desired as is the ability to think of the big picture rather than purely on an operational basis. The individual must possess extremely strong skills in communication and have the desire to reason and persuade others. The successful applicant will be highly analytical and hungry to plan, organise and solve problems in a professional and ethical manner. The role is principally Hertfordshire based but may involve occasional travel to other sites or suppliers. This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

Stores Administrator

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:01:00 GMT

Salary: £22,579 - £29,330 + excellent benefits
(appointment will normally be made at the minimum of the pay range)
Salary Band: C
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st March 2011 with the possibility of extension

It's not easy supporting a World Heritage site, but if you pride yourself on the quality of your work, and you relish the idea of applying your know-how in a Grade 1 listed building you'll find this one of the most satisfying jobs there is. We are now looking for a Stores Administrator to join the Director’s Office and help maintain this World Heritage. You will be responsible for the day to day operations of Parliamentary Estate Stores, including ordering, stocktaking and providing advice to the storekeepers. You will have an understanding of procurement processes and the ability to work with and interpret numerical data. You will have good interpersonal, written and oral skills and be able to work accurately and independently.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective day-to-day operation of the PED Stores including stores management, ordering, documentation and stocktaking accountability. Key essential skills:
* Experience of Stores Management including maintaining a system of inventory control including stock checks and audits. * Ability to manage supplier evaluation and performance, product appraisals and new product sourcing. * Proven experience of planning and prioritising work to meet tight deadlines whilst retaining a high level of accuracy and excellent attention to details * Understanding of value for money and procurement issues. * Ability to work with and interpret numerical data * IT skills including Microsoft Office applications, data input, and experience of computerised stock control systems. * Proactive in taking responsibility and ability to use own initiative to resolve issues. * Good interpersonal and written and oral skills. * A flexible approach with proven experience of working alongside others as part of a team. * Understanding of health and safety legislation and procedures. Benefits: * annual leave starting at 28 days pro rata * choice of defined benefits pension scheme or defined contributions scheme * interest-free season ticket loan * child care voucher scheme * discounted membership of the in-house gym To access an information pack and application form, please click on the Apply button below. To request a application pack in the post, please write to:

Campaign Management
Hays Public Services
3rd Floor, 1 Southampton Street
London WC2R 0LR. Or Email: Houseofcommons@hays.com If you have any technical queries or question please call: 020 75205988.

Please kindly note CVs are not accepted, to apply you must complete an application form unique to the job reference number.
www.HouseOfCommons-Careers.org.uk and www.Parliament.UK

Closing date: 27 September 2010
Reference number: 310028

All third party applications will be forwarded to Hays.

Valuing Diversity, Equality and Fairness
All third party applications will be forwarded to Hays. Ref Code: ADV344753SCR13 Closing Date: 27/09/10

Buyer (Automotive)

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:13:00 GMT
Inside Out Purchasing & Supply has been engaged to recruit a Buyer for a leading organisation based in Kent. The ideal candidate will come from an automotive background and have experience in the following key areas: * Automotive Sourcing * Cost Reduction * Value Engineering * Supplier Development * Supplier Management Key Functions of Job: * Supplier selection and supplier management ensuring quality, delivery, cost, service and inventory targets are achieved * Negotiating and generating Supplier Agreements * Identifying and analysing cost reduction potentials using benchmarking tools such as RFQ Knowledge and experience: * Knowledge of all aspects of Procurement including: Sourcing, Negotiation, Supplier Management and New Product Introduction Inside Out Purchasing & Supply is a specialist recruitment consultancy focusing exclusively on the Purchasing & Supply Chain function across all industry sectors (private and public). Examples of the types of jobs we recruit for are as follows:- Buyer, Category Manager, Demand Manager, Director of Procurement, Forecast Analyst, Head of Purchasing, Logistics Manager, Materials/ Inventory Controller, Merchandiser, Planner, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Scheduler & Trainee Buyer. We have vacancies UK wide and welcome general enquiries from candidates with relevant experience - for more details please visit our website.

SAP Warehouse Management Analyst

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:44:00 GMT
A Leicestershire based manufacturer is seeking to recruit an experienced SAP Analyst to join their business on a permanent basis. Job Responsibilities: * The role entails supporting Warehouse Management processes and procedures for our clients in the UK, Europe and North America, covering 9 warehouse facilities. * The role will include day to day issue resolutions, business analysis, training of Super Users and SAP warehouse management configuration. * Candidates will need to work well under pressure, require a good knowledge of warehousing processes and procedures also have good business acumen with sound problem solving capabilities. Background, Experience and Knowledge: * A graduate in Business Studies, Information Technology, or a subject related to Logistics. * Previous experience, ideally in a support role within warehousing or logistics, would be desirable but is not essential. * A working knowledge of SAP. * Good computer skills are essential. * The role is customer facing and therefore strong oral and written communications skills are key and the ability to produce detailed documentation of high quality is essential. * Must have a strong interest in Logistics/Warehousing processes. In return the salary will be in the region of �24,500 plus additional benefits. Inside Out Purchasing & Supply is a specialist recruitment consultancy focusing exclusively on the Purchasing & Supply Chain function across all industry sectors (private and public). Examples of the types of jobs we recruit for are as follows:- Buyer, Category Manager, Demand Manager, Director of Procurement, Forecast Analyst, Head of Purchasing, Logistics Manager, Materials/ Inventory Controller, Merchandiser, Planner, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Scheduler & Trainee Buyer. We have vacancies UK wide and welcome general enquiries from candidates with relevant experience - for more details please visit our website.

Interim Indirect Procurement Specialist

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:41:00 GMT
Our client a multi national blue chip organisation is looking for a Interim Procurement Specialist. The initial contract will be for 3 months with the possibility of extensions. Applicants must have previous experience in sourcing Fleet along with other indirect services such as Utilities, Insurance, Heath care etc. Must Have: * Degree qualified with an acceptable professional qualification * Experience at practitioner competence level within procurement * The candidate must have previous experience of managing complex and multinational sourcing activities and demonstrated ability to manage multiple works streams, ensuring that target deadlines are met. * Strong experience of commercial stakeholder management, as well as experience of leading virtual teams of cross functional professionals in procurement projects. Pay to candidate �340-�380 per day MAX Inside Out Purchasing & Supply is a specialist recruitment consultancy focusing exclusively on the Purchasing & Supply Chain function across all industry sectors (private and public). Examples of the types of jobs we recruit for are as follows:- Buyer, Category Manager, Demand Manager, Director of Procurement, Forecast Analyst, Head of Purchasing, Logistics Manager, Materials/ Inventory Controller, Merchandiser, Planner, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Scheduler & Trainee Buyer. We have vacancies UK wide and welcome general enquiries from candidates with relevant experience - for more details please visit our website.

Purchasing Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:24:00 GMT
Inside Out Purchasing & Supply have been appointed by a Global Manufacturer to recruit for a Procurement Manager to be based near Burnley. The salary for this role is circa �30,000 - �40,000 The purpose of this role is to develop, embed and establish global purchasing strategies in liaison with internal and external stakeholders to purchase raw materials, machine components and electrical equipment. Manage and monitor the performance of the Procurement Team. Mentor and develop the progression and potential of their team. Implement supporting strategies, negotiate target costs, and manage contracts as appropriate. Track all projects using established project management techniques. The successful candidate will be Degree Educated or equivalent plus CIPS qualified. Highly experienced in purchasing management/ procurement, Supplier relationship management and solid manufacturing/industry experience. Candidates who can thrive in fast moving environments with project experience will have advantage. Inside Out Purchasing & Supply is a specialist recruitment consultancy focusing exclusively on the Purchasing & Supply Chain function across all industry sectors (private and public). Examples of the types of jobs we recruit for are as follows:- Buyer, Category Manager, Demand Manager, Director of Procurement, Forecast Analyst, Head of Purchasing, Logistics Manager, Materials/ Inventory Controller, Merchandiser, Planner, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Scheduler & Trainee Buyer. We have vacancies UK wide and welcome general enquiries from candidates with relevant experience - for more details please visit our website.

Sub Contracts Buyer

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:27:00 GMT
Inside Out Purchasing and Supply has been engaged by a prominent construction company to recruit a Sub Contracts Buyer for its busy Purchasing department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company within a rapidly growing sector with a great chance of personal progression. Key Functions of the role: Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings; Liaising with a range of suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain quotations and agree delivery times; Keeping detailed records and maintaining a well-organised work schedule; Assessing the reliability of sub-contractors and suppliers; Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials; Providing advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items; Working closely with estimators at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided; Negotiating the most favourable terms possible with suppliers once a contract has been secured. In order to be considered for this role you will need significant experience of purchasing within a construction environment. Inside Out Purchasing & Supply is a specialist recruitment consultancy focusing exclusively on the Purchasing & Supply Chain function across all industry sectors (private and public). Examples of the types of jobs we recruit for are as follows:- Buyer, Category Manager, Demand Manager, Director of Procurement, Forecast Analyst, Head of Purchasing, Logistics Manager, Materials/ Inventory Controller, Merchandiser, Planner, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Scheduler & Trainee Buyer. We have vacancies UK wide and welcome general enquiries from candidates with relevant experience - for more details please visit our website.

Supply Planner

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:56:00 GMT
A Northamptonshire based FMCG business is seeking to recruit a hands on Supply Planner to join their expanding business. Working on an account specific basis, you will be responsible for managing the replenishment, range and volume of stock for the regional business centres and ensuring that optimum product availability is maintained. You will complete end to end planning for your given category and monitor forecasts to ensure product availability. You will be targeted on reducing overstocking and you will be expected to build strong stakeholder relationships both internally and externally. To be successful you will have previous planning experience within a high volume SKU environment. Have a good appreciation of seasonal cycles, be commercially aware and have excellent customer focus. In return the salary will be in the region of �20,000 plus additional benefits. Inside Out Purchasing & Supply is a specialist recruitment consultancy focusing exclusively on the Purchasing & Supply Chain function across all industry sectors (private and public). Examples of the types of jobs we recruit for are as follows:- Buyer, Category Manager, Demand Manager, Director of Procurement, Forecast Analyst, Head of Purchasing, Logistics Manager, Materials/ Inventory Controller, Merchandiser, Planner, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Scheduler & Trainee Buyer. We have vacancies UK wide and welcome general enquiries from candidates with relevant experience - for more details please visit our website.

Supply Chain Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:09:00 GMT
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a Northamptonshire based FMCG business within the Supply Chain Team, as a Supply Chain Manager supporting a key business category. Reporting to the Supply Chain Controller, the successful candidate will work closely with the Supply Chain Controller to maximum productivity by providing guidance, development and support to the team whilst adding efficiency by reviewing processes and implementing changes. You will be expected to work closely with all areas of Supply Chain, Trading and Suppliers to ensure that stock budgets are met whilst maintaining maximum availability, making sure that best practise and company standards are adhered to at all times. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be flexible and adaptable and possess a sound understanding of supply lines along with analytical skills and a knowledge and previous experience of replenishment systems. The role will suit individuals who are analytical, logical, and are able to effectively lead, manage, and develop a team of Supply Planners. To be considered you must have a proven track record in a Food/Retail or Wholesale environment with a high SKU count. In return you will be rewarded with a salary in the region of �25,000 - �27,000 plus benefits Inside Out Purchasing & Supply is a specialist recruitment consultancy focusing exclusively on the Purchasing & Supply Chain function across all industry sectors (private and public). Examples of the types of jobs we recruit for are as follows:- Buyer, Category Manager, Demand Manager, Director of Procurement, Forecast Analyst, Head of Purchasing, Logistics Manager, Materials/ Inventory Controller, Merchandiser, Planner, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Scheduler & Trainee Buyer. We have vacancies UK wide and welcome general enquiries from candidates with relevant experience - for more details please visit our website.

Indirect Sourcing Specialist

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:56:00 GMT
Inside Out Purchasing & Supply has been appointed by a Global Organisation to recruit for an Indirect Sourcing Specialist. This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave until end of April 2011. The salary for this role is �30,000 - �35,000 pro rata. Role Overview for this fixed term contract: Assisting with the renewal of workforce management contracts Contract renewal for Occupational Health Services Processing Ariba purchasing requisitions Reporting on commodity spend Critical competencies for the role: .Must have e-sourcing experience .Contract negotiation experience .Experience or knowledge of Ariba Buy-It-Now tool is advantageous .Experience of indirect commodities .Experience of Corporate Services commodity highly advantageous To be considered for this role candidates must have the above requirements; Candidates without this experience will not be considered. Inside Out Purchasing & Supply is a specialist recruitment consultancy focusing exclusively on the Purchasing & Supply Chain function across all industry sectors (private and public). Examples of the types of jobs we recruit for are as follows:- Buyer, Category Manager, Demand Manager, Director of Procurement, Forecast Analyst, Head of Purchasing, Logistics Manager, Materials/ Inventory Controller, Merchandiser, Planner, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Scheduler & Trainee Buyer. We have vacancies UK wide and welcome general enquiries from candidates with relevant experience - for more details please visit our website.

Supply Chain Planning Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:04:00 GMT
Inside Out Purchasing & Supply have been engaged by a leading multinational blue-chip to recruit an experienced Supply Chain Planning Manager . Applicants with the following experience only need apply : * Strong leadership and management experience * Finished Goods Planning * Factory Scheduling/Production Scheduling * Exposure to SAP ERP system, ideally implementation experience * Six Sigma would be an advantage As the Supply Chain Planning Manager you will take control of factory scheduling and finished goods planning for UK customer orders across UK and European manufacturing sites as well as international suppliers. You will also manage UK supplies of finished goods to European business units as you work to ensure service, inventory and costs targets are met taking into account variances such as forecasts, market sensitivities & new product streams. You will monitor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives to deliver consistent service and performance. Key will be your ability to ensure operations run smoothly regardless of sudden or unforeseen production factors. With a good B.Sc. degree or equivalent, ideally in an Engineering or Business Management, you will have extensive supply chain planning experience in finished goods planning and production scheduling. Good at developing people, you will have had substantial exposure to the customer/supplier interface and be highly numerate. An accomplished supply chain team manager you will have had exposure to SAP ERP system operations with, ideally, implementation experience. Six Sigma would be an advantage. Inside Out Purchasing & Supply is a specialist recruitment consultancy focusing exclusively on the Purchasing & Supply Chain function across all industry sectors (private and public). Examples of the types of jobs we recruit for are as follows:- Buyer, Category Manager, Demand Manager, Director of Procurement, Forecast Analyst, Head of Purchasing, Logistics Manager, Materials/ Inventory Controller, Merchandiser, Planner, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Scheduler & Trainee Buyer. We have vacancies UK wide and welcome general enquiries from candidates with relevant experience - for more details please visit our website.

Buying Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:05:00 GMT
As a Buying Manager at this globally known organisation, you will manage a team of local buyers responsible for the supply of raw materials and packaging. You will use your extensive purchasing and management experience to ensure an efficient supply v demand balance is maintained and the most cost effective sourcing solutions are identified. The ideal candidate will be educated to a degree level and MCIPS qualified. Experience of managing a large team of buyers is essential. Our client is regarded as a market leading innovator. Innovation and technology are vital to their success in achieving profitable growth and ensuring a commitment to deliver tomorrow's answers today. Award winning and home to world class brands it is committed to producing high quality products and ensuring total customer satisfaction which is where your skills as a purchasing professional come in. The Role : You will work with internal colleagues and external partners to understand customer needs and drive buying activities that minimise purchase costs, maximise savings and deliver secure sources of supply while ensuring service and quality. Managing a team, you will enjoy a wide ranging role involving everything from monitoring performance and conducting supplier reviews to identifying ways to deliver continual value improvements and supporting new product launches. Of graduate calibre and commercially astute you will have experience of management in a similar buying role and be adept overseeing supplier relationships. Comfortable driving change, you will be a skilled negotiator; good at managing people and able demonstrate value creation. CIPS qualifications would be an advantage. Inside Out Purchasing & Supply is a specialist recruitment consultancy focusing exclusively on the Purchasing & Supply Chain function across all industry sectors (private and public). Examples of the types of jobs we recruit for are as follows:- Buyer, Category Manager, Demand Manager, Director of Procurement, Forecast Analyst, Head of Purchasing, Logistics Manager, Materials/ Inventory Controller, Merchandiser, Planner, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Scheduler & Trainee Buyer. We have vacancies UK wide and welcome general enquiries from candidates with relevant experience - for more details please visit our website.

IT Buyer

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:10:00 GMT
Due to expansion a Services Provider with a Blue Chip client base is currently looking to recruit an IT Buyer to join their large purchasing team. Reporting into a Procurement Manager for Services, you will be responsible for managing the Procurement cycle from start to finish. You will need to have previous hands on experience of negotiating favourable business terms on Licence Agreements, Hardware and Software to cover multiple business sites. You will liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, dealing with a Blue Chip supplier base and managing significant budgetary responsibility. You will be expected to performance manage your suppliers to ensure that robust KPI's are achieved. With a proven background in IT procurement, you will either be CIPS qualified or studying towards accreditation. The salary for this role is anticipated to be in the region of �30,000 - �32,000 plus a Blue Chip benefits package. Candidates who cannot demonstrate the above will not be considered. Inside Out Purchasing & Supply is a specialist recruitment consultancy focusing exclusively on the Purchasing & Supply Chain function across all industry sectors (private and public). Examples of the types of jobs we recruit for are as follows:- Buyer, Category Manager, Demand Manager, Director of Procurement, Forecast Analyst, Head of Purchasing, Logistics Manager, Materials/ Inventory Controller, Merchandiser, Planner, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Scheduler & Trainee Buyer. We have vacancies UK wide and welcome general enquiries from candidates with relevant experience - for more details please visit our website.

Supply Chain Analyst

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:04:00 GMT
An excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional to join a leading organisation. Reporting into the Procurement Director, the Supply Chain Analyst will be responsible for providing the supply chain function with management information support, for refining the inventory forecasting process, and for providing analytical support to category managers. Personal Specification; A Level Qualified or equivalent. Supply Chain and Inventory Experience required. Excellent analytical skills. Distribution experience would be preferred. Good working knowledge of SAP/MRP. Excellent communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Intermediate/Advanced Excel. Ability to work well as part of a team. Self motivated and enthusiastic. To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Purchasing Team Leader

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:11:00 GMT
A proven procurement team leadership professional / procurement manager is required by a UK and international leader in the manufacture and distribution Energy Management control systems. A purchasing team leader / junior procurement manager is required for this busy and expanding manufacturing and distribution business who are true a market leader in energy management systems for commercial buildings in today's eco, cost and energy usage aware society. This is a senior operational procurement management role which will report to the head of procurement for site and being involved in the wider international group level procurement colleagues which may allow for longer term career development potential. Location – West Sussex Salary - �30000 - �4000 dependent on procurement team leadership management level Key Responsibilities: - Manage, co-ordinate and develop a team of Buyer / Planners and Materials Handlers in line with Trend Supply Unit objectives - Develop professional supply relationships internally and externally to continuously improve cost, quality and continuity of supply in line with budget requirements - Responsible for the development and maintenance of the kanban replenishment model ensuring space utilisation and robust visual management - Control inventory record accuracy, goods receiving and material handling within the facility. - Continually improve and standardise buyer / planner working processes. - Support new product and engineering change processes to minimise inventory obsolescence - Team with Honeywell Commodity Managers and Trend Sourcing Leader to implement local sourcing , contract negotiation and cost down initiatives. - Comply and implement Honeywell procurement policies in line with STRAP (strategic 5yr plan) and AOP (annual operating plan) Person Specification: - Degree or CIPS qualification strongly preferred - Experience in a world-class manufacturing environment within a procurement / supply chain leadership capacity - Strong people management skills - Technical knowledge of logistics, purchasing and supply chain - Financially literate - Previous knowledge of SAP an advantage - Able to work in a fast paced and demanding environment. To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

NPI Buyer / Planner

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:18:00 GMT
A proven career developing procurement / supply chain professional is required by a UK and international leader in manufacture and distribution of commercial Energy Management systems to to take up a key position as NPI buyer / planner role. - Are you a developing procurement professional with experience across both procurement / purchasing and supply chain materials planning? - Are you a professional at the stage of you career where you wish to join an international organisation with huge internal future career development opportunities? - Proven experience in leading NPI purchasing with comprehensive internal and external stakeholder liaison? - Must have strong operational capability and good Lean philosophies – Able to articulate the pros of cons of Kanban verses MRP? This could be the role for you.... Taking up post as NPI buyer / planner this role will be working within this electro mech manufacturing and distribution business which has carved its placed as a market leader in energy management systems for commercial buildings in today's eco, cost and energy usage aware society. Location - West Sussex Salary - �25000 - �35000 + benefits Key Responsibilities • Supply Chain co ordination for the Introduction of New Products from prototype to volume production • Work closely with the Integrated Supply Chain and Engineering teams to develop and drive effective engineering change processes • To control and manage the purchase and supply of materials to ensure customer requirements are met • To set and manage inventory levels to ensure that inventory profiles are maintained • Develop professional supply relationships internally and externally to continuously improve cost, quality and continuity of supply • To develop standard operational procedures to improve supply chain performance Key Result Areas Identify and implement key actions to drive improvements in the following areas: • Introduction of new components in line with project milestones • Supplier delivery performance • Material Productivity • Inventory turns • Obsolescence costs Person Specification • Proven knowledge in a purchasing/material control role from mech / electro mech manufacturing • Understanding of lean logistics philosophies and tools - Kanban etc • A clear communicator with excellent negotiation skills • Able to work unsupervised, act on own initiative and take decisions • Good numerical and analytical skills Key Relationships • Head of Procurement- meeting strategic and local sourcing objectives • R&D - provide support to the NPI and Engineering program managers to meet development sourcing needs • Manufacturing team leaders - business performance issues and KPIs • Honeywell Commodity Managers - ensure that global and local sourcing objectives are met • Suppliers- external communication to discuss supplier performance To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Buyer

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:09:00 GMT
An automotive manufacturer based in Warwickshire are looking to recruit a Production Buyer. The Buyer will be responsible for selecting an approved supplier base with the key focus on product cost, quality and delivery. To manage and develop the relationships with suppliers and provide a commercial interface for them. Key areas of the job include: 1. Supplier Management and Strategic Development of the Approved Supply Base 2. Cost Reduction/Value Engineering 3. Data Integrity/Maintenance of Records 4. New Supplier Evaluation/Benchmarking 5. Project Involvement 6. Operational Effectiveness/Self Development Prospective Production Buyers should: 1. Have previous production purchasing experience within a fast moving manufacturing environment. Automotive purchasing experience would be ideal. 2. Willing to travel in the UK and overseas. Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Expeditor

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:40:00 GMT
We are looking for an expeditor to join our busy procurement team and help with our current workload. Main Duties and Responsibilities Include: Liaison with the Supplier to develop a pro-active understanding of the material/equipment delivery requirements in accordance with the Purchase Orders Liaison with the Planning and Stores teams to develop an understanding of the planning and material kitting processes. Liaison with the Planning and Stores teams to maintain delivery requirements in accordance with the schedule and storage requirements. Providing Supplier status to the Buyer as required Providing reports as required by the commodities team leader. Provide support to the procurement teams to achieve the most cost effective supply method. Overview the 'Defect System' ensuring that all the procurement actions are cleared in a timely manner to meet the needs of the project. The Successful Candidate will: Experience in a dynamic environment preferably in the manufacturing sector, ideally shipbuilding. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will need to work pro-actively within teams or as an individual. The ideal candidate must be familiar with working within an ERP system. Demonstrate a keen attention to detail and the ability to transpose this into cohesive reports, spreadsheets and presentations preferably in the relevant MS software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Buyer

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:01:00 GMT
Large Aerospace manufacturer is looking for an experienced Buyer to join their team on an initial three month contract Responsibilities This position is responsible for the materials planning, scheduling and ordering activities associated with the delivery of specific customer products. Plans and coordinates receipt and inventory of material to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders while maintaining assigned inventory levels. Is expected to utilize various business systems, a variety of reports and other related tools to ensure timely and economical completion of customer requirements Knowledge of materials planning systems (MRP/ERP) requirements and order generation process logic Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, stockroom operations, and shipping/receiving Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Process Variation Reduction (Six Sigma) concepts and tool sets as they relate to materials management Mfg Pro Microsoft Office knowledge Working knowledge of inter company purchase procedures and processes. To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Program Buyer - Automotive

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:29:00 GMT
This program buyer role will suit developing career confident procurement / supply chain professional who as well as tactical purchasing exposure wish to develop wider procurement process, internal and external stakeholder management exposure. Working for an international Automotive interiors manufacturer this role will offer extensive career development opportunity and requires a professional with tactical manufacturing procurement exposure with the project planning, communication supplier engagement skills to take on a wider programme management procurement role. Rather than being purely commodity purchasing based this role will work between the tactical and strategic commodity teams, internal production management stakeholders and external suppliers ensuring top level best practices materials are received and supply chain process is adhered to and developed. Location - Coventry (with some internal role travel) Salary - �25000 -�35000 dependent on candidate experience level + benefits Candidate requirements: - At least 2 years procurement experience within the manufacturing sector (preferably automotive or similar) - Proven purchasing process and programme management - Proven Stakeholder management at technical level - End to end supplier evaluation and management - Preferably part CIPS qualified / MCIPS (or at least very keen to progress their career via this route) - Proficiency in English with a second European language a distinct advantage Key role duties: � Compile the standard RFQ package according to the program requirements or advanced program activities and forward to the responsible Commodity Buyer � Set up and maintenance of sourcing calendar � Compile and/or review costed BOM, compare status to target � Manage the information flow between Engineering/Program Team and European Commodity Purchasing and/or the suppliers; Timely drawing releases, Engineering data, Commercial program information � Support local plants/operations in any supplier-related issues (deliveries, commercial, etc.) – eventual escalation to Commodity Manager � Responsible for program related reports, profile purchasing data maintenance, participation in program review meetings. � Support initial sourcing/resourcing process and contract negotiations by providing program-related information; local systems data maintenance support; roadmaps updates (volumes/mix); advanced purchasing support in coordination with commodity purchasing � Support supplier development on PPAP issues � Initiate cost savings ideas; take purchasing lead on program related cost save ideas, initiate and participate in lean assessment activities in the program, initiate benchmark as well as insource/outsource analysis when applicable, work with plant logistics to optimise freight and packaging issues To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Subcontracts Agent

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:37:00 GMT
An EPC contractor working extensively within the power industry are looking for a Subcontracts Agent to join their Procurement & Commercial team. The Subcontracts Agent will be responsible for the contract formation process which involves facilitating and supervising the bid process, contractor negotiations, and award of all new construction and project related subcontratcs. Additional duties of the Subcontract Agent include: 1. Identifying potential subcontractors 2. Managing the negotiation process 3. Issuing subcontracts to suppliers and managing the commercial aspects of the subcontract 4. Raise subcontract amendments 5. Control the Spend Budget for items sub-contracting, to ensure that budgets are met/bettered. Prospective Subcontracts Agents should have: 1. ONC or equivalent in Business Studies, Economics, Office Management 2. Relevant HND/Degree qualification 3. Associate membership or MCIPS 4. Strong knowledge of the EPC environment 5. Knowledge and understanding of legal practices 6.Experience negotiating and formulating EPC subcontracts to the value of �20-30M. 7. Experience managing supplier agreements 8. Experience in the oil, gas, petrochemical, civils or power generation industries. Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Contracts Analyst

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:17:00 GMT
Key Responsibilities To negotiate, develop and implement new contracts for external customers in consultation with Business Areas. To negotiate, develop, implement and manage new contracts for third party suppliers in consultation with the Business Areas. To negotiate, develop, implement and manage change requests to both customer and third party suppliers in consultation with the Business Area To provide statistical analysis on customer and company spend where applicable. Contract Management To assist the Contracts Manager in all aspects of contract evaluation and governance. To have up to date knowledge of the Public Procurement Directives. To liaise with legal representatives in the construction and implementation of appropriate contract documentation to support proposals made by Business Areas to customers on behalf of the organisation. To provide risk assessment and risk limitation strategies to Business Areas and to line management for key contracts and customer activity. To monitor customer contract compliance and, in particular to agreed levels of reagent activity, and to take appropriate actions as agreed with line management and Business Areas. To ensure the timely presentation of spend analysis and KPI reports to nominated customers and field sales force. To create, maintain and derive value from a contract database that, as a minimum, highlights key financial commitments, contacts, relevant dates and trends. To ensure that MLS contracts are proactively managed and that values are reconciled between the SAP system and customers at a frequency of not less than twice a year. To assist the Contracts Manager with management of lease proposals that support Business Area requirements, including identification of and liaison with third party finance organisations. To support Business Areas with creating and developing third party relationships and contract governance. Undertake extensive communication and liaison both internally and externally at a range of management levels. Co-ordinate the change management process and provide commercial and contractual input as appropriate. Keep accurate and up to date records and contractual paperwork that can be made available for review and audit. Knowledge and Experience You must have a proficient knowledge of contract law Experience of working in a similar capacity is essential To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Contracts Manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:27:00 GMT
Large pharmaceutical company is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team and be on-site with the end client. Responsibilities Be the interface between the clients and the business. Build and manage relationships between the business, the client and 3rd party suppliers Supplier rationalisation activities Manage the procurement and supply of all physical products and services into the laboratories Management of end to end supply chain Full account management accountabilities Customer Services Service delivery management Person Specification Laboratory background within a private pharmaceutical or public NHS organisation. Superb customer services skills Ability to overcome objections Driven and determined individual Good problem solving skills. To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Inventory Support Analyst

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:46:00 GMT
A Fantastic new opportunity has arisen within a world leading organisation for a dynamic supply chain professional. Reporting into the Head of Planning, the Inventory Support Analyst will be responsible for analysing inventory levels, producing the inventory budget, driving an increase in forecast accuracy, and to work with the supply chain to recommend change initiatives to improve replenishment. Personal Specification; Degree qualified or equivalent. Inventory Control experience. Experience of Product Life Cycle Management. Forecasting experience. Good working knowledge of MRP systems. Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Word and Excel. Strong analytical skills. Self motivated and Driven. Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills. Strong communication and influencing skills. To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Buyer

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:48:00 GMT
An Excellent opportunity for an experienced Procurement professional to join a large defence organisation as a Senior Buyer. This is an ideal role for a dynamic procurement professional seeking a challenging new position. Supporting the Category Managers, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for spend across a broad range of goods and services. Personal Specification; Degree qualified or equivalent. CIPS qualified or studying towards. Solid Procurement background. Contracts Management experience. Category Management experience is preferred. Manufacturing industry experience is preferred. Excellent communication and influencing skills. Supervisory experience preferred. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel. Strong commercial acumen. Dynamic and enthusiastic individual. Good attention to detail. Flexibility to travel as required. To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Procurement Team Leader

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:10:00 GMT
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchasing professional to join a leading company based in Shoreham-By-Sea Reporting into the Procurement Director, the Team Leader will be responsible for leading and developing the procurement team, to improve supplier performance and reduce costs wherever possible. Personal Specification; Degree qualified or equivalent CIPS would be desirable Substantial Procurement Experience is essential Distribution and/or Manufacturing Experience. Management or Supervisory experience is essential. Good working knowledge of MRP/SAP Excellent communication and negotiation skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel Strong Leadership skills. Self Motivated and enthusiastic Team Player To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Director of Supply Chain

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:35:00 GMT
A reputable global engineering company are searching an experienced Director of Supply Chain. About the Client: My client is world leading engineering company working in many different sectors. Following the formation of the new IT organisation they are now looking to strengthen their team by appointing a Director of Supply Chain About the Role: The purpose of this role is to develop the business improvement strategy and deploy the required processes and systems to execute this strategy for the development of the global supply chain. Whilst working within the IT organisation the role holder will work very closely with both the Purchase and SCPC functions to ensure the improvement strategy and deployed processes / systems are fully aligned with the function strategies. Responsibilities: To work with the Directors of Purchase and SCPC to create the long range vision, the strategies and a capability map which will be used to develop the global supply chain. Particular attention will be paid to the global, cross sector convergence of processes and systems. To translate the strategies into defined global business improvement requirements and to define, understand and articulate the benefits of these improvements. To create the technology-led programmes to deliver the benefits identified in the business improvement requirements. Execute these programmes successfully and take accountability for the delivery of benefits to the business. Specific delivery areas for the role over the next 2-3 years. To actively contribute in the development of the overall company IT strategy including planning and implementation of programmes. To actively contribute in the development of the company supply chain strategy. To ensure that a set of metrics are developed which unambiguously and accurately measure the performance of the process and projects What we�re looking for: Educated to BA, BSc degree level Must have worked in a Global role. About the Offer: �80 - �100,000 + Bonus & Benefits

PURCHASING CATEGORY MANAGER - LOGISITCS

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:06:00 GMT
PURCHASING CATEGORY MANAGER - LOGISITCS SF522430 c�55,000 + Car + Bonus + Benefits Surrey An FMCG company used to fast paced challenging environment enjoys considerable success due to efficient process and continual innovation. The procurement function is a pivotal part of the success story and due to the need to develop the team further the position of Logistics Category Manager is to be created with a substantial spend this role will span across all the business within the organisation. Categories will include, third party distribution, warehousing and fuel and will cover numerous sites across the UK. Developing strategies and implementation for each sub category will be required as will subsequent delivery of measurable financial and non financial benefits to the business. Experience of managing large cross functional projects, influencing stakeholders and developing the category management will be required. Whilst this is a Purchasing Category management role across the logistics commodity the team will also require assistance across all other indirect categories and so a range of category management experience with a major blue chip would be an advantage.

STRATEGIC SUPPLIER RELTIONSHIP MANAGER - NORTHWEST

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT
The company is a stand cut success in terms of thriving in the challenging economic climate. A household name with a reputation for delivering through quality and innovation. As a member of the Commercial Management team you will take responsibility for the delivery of strategic supplier business ensuring that the Governance and escalation structures are clear. As supplier relationship manager you will strive for continual process improvement and seek opportunities for innovation as well as identifying areas where further value can be gained. Not only will be excepted to form extremely strong supplier partnerships but will need to work closely with key stakeholders across the technology space within the organisation. Experience of developing and delivering vendor management relationship strategies with major IT suppliers will be required. Strong analytical skills and an ability to be creative will all be attributes required for this challenging Supplier Relationship Manager opportunity.

Divisional Manager - Bulk Distribution

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:09:00 GMT
A new opportunity has arisen with a specialist logistics provider for a Divisional Manager to develop its Bulk Distribution Division. Our client is a market leader operating from a number of sites across the UK. This exciting new role is part of their ongoing expansion program, which offers enormous scope for the future. Reporting to the Managing Director you will be responsible for overseeing all operational activities within the Bulk Division whilst looking to secure additional revenue streams from new and existing customers. Maintaining a network of clients, you will have an excellent knowledge of the bulk distribution sector. In addition you will have full P&L and financial responsibility and be able to focus on the business strategy for the division. This is a key Senior Management position that is critical to the future growth and success of the business. The successful candidate will need to be an outstanding and commercially astute individual who can identify and exploit business opportunities in a professional and organised manner. You must also be competent in presenting at board level, with the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment. Being a natural negotiator, you will target customers and be a self-starter possessing excellent interpersonal skills. An understanding of relevant pricing and cost models will be paramount. On offer is an opportunity to join a progressive and highly successful UK logistics business within an exciting and challenging environment that will reward exceptional performance. This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants the freedom and chance to test themselves. There is no bureaucracy or red tape and with signed contracts and intentions to trade, the sky is the limit. The remuneration package will include a competitive salary including Fully Expensed Car, Healthcare & Pension. So, if you think you have what it takes and are interested then please go to bjdgroup.com and apply, quoting Reference TS9214. On the web site you will find this and many other exclusive management opportunities in Logistics, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Production.

Stock Control Manager -Leading 3PL

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:24:00 GMT
A leading 3PL are looking to recruit a Stock Control Manager to be based at one of their largest dedicated client sites. The role will join an already successful and established management team and will report to the GM. The Role • Managing all aspects of the stock control function within the depot and it’s outside storage facilities. • Managing the stock control system, infrastructure, maintenance and advancement • Management and involvement in daily investigation and reconciliation of discrepancies affecting stock integrity at the depot within required deadlines and agreed KPI tolerances. • Controlling the movement of stock in and out of the warehouse • Overseeing and organising stock counts, checks and audits • Management reporting of key stock control and financial areas of customer KPI and SLA review • Close interaction with the customer, internal departments and service providers • Challenging stock strategy to maximise stock control efficiencies • Being proactive in driving continual improvement in stock control and systems The Person • Previous experience in stock control management, ideally with good working knowledge of the general principals of the supply chain • Between 2-5 years of stock management experience • Ability to work at a consistently high level of accuracy with a keen eye for detail • Excellent management and communication skills • Ability to interpret factual and numerical information with a view to providing business critical performance reporting. • Ability to work both in a team and as an individual • Be adaptable to changing needs and environment • Positive and conscientious approach • Proven experience in a customer facing role. • PC and IT literate Package and Prospects On offer is an opportunity to join a leading organisation with definite growth with the organisation as well as competitive package. As the leading Logistics, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Production recruitment specialist we provide a range of services tailored to deliver resourcing solutions to clients needs. Contact If you are interested please go to bjdgroup.com and apply, quoting Reference SR9248. On the web site you will find this and many other exclusive management opportunities in Logistics, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Production. Not interested at the moment? Then please feel free to pass this to a relevant person.

Interim Buyer - Purchasing Directs

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:52:00 GMT
An excellent opportunity has arisen with a market leader to coordinate and manage all purchasing across a specific range of products. Reporting to the Demand Planning Manager you will be responsible for ensuring products are purchased in the most cost effective way that doesn’t compromise on quality or service. You will develop a purchasing strategy that delivers the required service levels, pricing demands, product quality and inventory management agreements with market leading suppliers. Additional responsibilities include; • Continually challenge existing suppliers, seeking out new manufacturing and packaging sources where necessary in order to achieve cost efficiencies. • Working with existing suppliers you will make every effort through robust negotiation to resist, challenge and where necessary manage proposed increases in standards costs. • Monitoring performance across a number of KPI’s by conducting site and performance audits on an annual basis, producing written reports for the business to review. • Setup an Audit system that ensures suppliers deliver quality goods on time and to agreed prices. In order to apply you will have similar procurement experience managing large suppliers. You will be a passionate and energetic individual coupled with expert negotiation skills. So, if you are interested please go to bjdgroup.com and apply, quoting Reference TS9162. On the web site you will find this and many other exclusive management opportunities in Logistics, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Production.

Buyer - Purchasing Directs

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:34:00 GMT
An excellent opportunity has arisen with a market leader to coordinate and manage all purchasing across a specific range of products. Reporting to the Demand Planning Manager you will be responsible for ensuring products are purchased in the most cost effective way that doesn’t compromise on quality or service. You will develop a purchasing strategy that delivers the required service levels, pricing demands, product quality and inventory management agreements with market leading suppliers. Additional responsibilities include; • Continually challenge existing suppliers, seeking out new manufacturing and packaging sources where necessary in order to achieve cost efficiencies. • Working with existing suppliers you will make every effort through robust negotiation to resist, challenge and where necessary manage proposed increases in standards costs. • Monitoring performance across a number of KPI’s by conducting site and performance audits on an annual basis, producing written reports for the business to review. • Setup an Audit system that ensures suppliers deliver quality goods on time and to agreed prices. In order to apply you will have similar procurement experience managing large suppliers. You will be a passionate and energetic individual coupled with expert negotiation skills. So, if you are interested please go to bjdgroup.com and apply, quoting Reference TS9162. On the web site you will find this and many other exclusive management opportunities in Logistics, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Production.

IT & Telecoms Procurement Manager - �60K

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:59:00 GMT
Are you an IT & Technology procurement specialist looking for the opportunity to drive `best-in-class` strategic sourcing in an evolving procurement function?

Our client is a market leading Global Financial Services Organisation, with revenues in excess of $6bn who are reporting excellent figures for the past 12 months.

Role:
Through this period of significant change, you will design and deliver leading edge category management solutions that maximise value for the business. The jobholder will be tasked with delivering `best-in-class` strategic, end to end, category management across the IT & Technology portfolio of circa $100m.

As part of the role, you will take responsibility for driving software, hardware, services and telecoms procurement activity for UK, regional and global requirements. Through effective, commercial, negotiation you will drive cost effective sourcing solutions.

Key to your success will be the continuous development of supplier performance improvement and management programmes as well as delivering an invaluable, high-level, procurement service to the internal customer.

Experience:
- Excellent IT category experience
- Confident and progressive personality
- Highly numerical and analytical
- Strong communicator and negotiator at all levels
- Ideally educated to Degree level and MCIPS qualified

Procurement Analyst - �35K

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:45:00 GMT
Headline:
Our client, a global leader in Management Consultancy sector, seek to recruit a Procurement Analyst to operate within their European Procurement Function responsible for a spend profile of circa �700m p/a.

Role:
Operating within an evolving European Procurement Department, you will be responsible for identifying, tracking and analysing spend data and financials, delivering detailed reports and information to assist in the development of category strategies and strategic sourcing plans. The role holder will assist in the development of best practice and compliance, ensuring all contracts are held and maintained on the contracts database.

The jobholder will provide day-to-day support to the procurement function and other system users regarding the effective use of SAP eSourcing.

Key responsibilities encompass:
- Providing in-depth commercial analysis
- Identifying and maintaining commercial & operational data through in-depth analysis with key stakeholders in the UK business
- Research - market and supplier information gathering & presentation
- Maintaining an accurate contracts database

Requirements:
You will have experience operating in an analytical role within a procurement department, ideally within a blue-chip organisation, and possess previous detailed experience in Microsoft Excel and ideally will also be familiar with the SAP system.

- Demonstrable success operating in an Analytical role within a blue chip environment
- Excellent numerical, analytical & problem solving skills
- Strong communications skills
- Autonomy & adaptability
- Excellent financial, systems and IT skills
- Ideally Degree qualified

Procurement Analyst - �35K

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:47:00 GMT
Headline:
Our client, a global leader in Management Consultancy sector, seek to recruit a Procurement Analyst to operate within their European Procurement Function responsible for a spend profile of circa �700m p/a.

Role:
Operating within an evolving European Procurement Department, you will be responsible for identifying, tracking and analysing spend data and financials, delivering detailed reports and information to assist in the development of category strategies and strategic sourcing plans. The role holder will assist in the development of best practice and compliance, ensuring all contracts are held and maintained on the contracts database.

The jobholder will provide day-to-day support to the procurement function and other system users regarding the effective use of SAP eSourcing.

Key responsibilities encompass:
- Providing in-depth commercial analysis
- Identifying and maintaining commercial & operational data through in-depth analysis with key stakeholders in the UK business
- Research - market and supplier information gathering & presentation
- Maintaining an accurate contracts database

Requirements:
You will have experience operating in an analytical role within a procurement department, ideally within a blue-chip organisation, and possess previous detailed experience in Microsoft Excel and ideally will also be familiar with the SAP system.

- Demonstrable success operating in an Analytical role within a blue chip environment
- Excellent numerical, analytical & problem solving skills
- Strong communications skills
- Autonomy & adaptability
- Excellent financial, systems and IT skills
- Ideally Degree qualified

Regional Procurement Manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:46:00 GMT
Position: Regional Procurement Manager - Education/ Public Sector
Location: Cambridgeshire area
Salary: �35-�45k
Travel: 50%

1st-Executive are currently recruiting on behalf of an association of education institutes for the role of Regional Procurement Manager based in the Cambridgeshire area. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of running procurement functions within an educational (ideally further education) environment as well as possessing up to date knowledge of OJEU compliance and issues. The successful applicant will coordinate and lead the procurement process and strategy for a number of higher education institutes in the area as well as providing expertise and support in a more `hand on` style when required. Educated to degree level with a CIPS qualification experience of the Efficiency Measurement (EMMFE) model is a plus. Specific category expertise is not required and the role would suit a generalist with broad procurement experience, ideally in a higher education setting.

Regional Procurement Manager - Education

Key Criteria:

- Educated to degree level/ CIPS qualification
- Experience of procurement in a further education environment a plus.
- Ability to define strategy as well as work in a more tactical `hands on` role
- Prepared to travel within East Anglian region
- OJEU experience
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to `sell` the benefits of centralised procurement to non-member institutions

Procurement Manager FM - �65K

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:09:00 GMT
Are you an FM Procurement Specialist looking for the opportunity to drive strategic sourcing in an evolving procurement function? Our client, a leading FTSE 250 services organisation, require a Procurement Manager with a track record of delivery across the FM Category, with specific experience of Security and Man Guarding contracts.

Role:
Through this period of significant change, you will design and deliver leading edge category management solutions for the FM spend portfolio of circa �150m, that maximise value for the business. This encompasses the associated FM spend on both Hard and Soft Services including Security, Cleaning, Catering, Fit-Out, Heating Systems, Boilers and Lighting for both the Corporate Real Estate Portfolio.

Key to your success will be the continuous development of supplier performance improvement and management programmes as well as delivering an invaluable, high-level, procurement service to the internal customer.

Experience:
My client is interested in applications from candidates who present a background in either a leading FTSE organisation or from within the purchasing function of a leading FM services organisation.

- Excellent FM and Property category experience
- Confident and progressive personality
- Highly numerical and analytical
- Strong communicator and negotiator at all levels
- Ideally educated to Degree level and MCIPS qualified

Supplier Development Manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:39:00 GMT
Summary:
Major European civil engineering company undergoing multi �Bn corporate change, with procurement and supply chain at the forefront. As part of this major change programme, they require a Supplier Development Manager to pull innovation through the supply chain and drive continuous cost reduction initiatives across a range of key commodity goods and services.

Responsibilities:
- Identify and implement opportunities for continuous cost reduction across a portfolio of spend primarily related to process, mechanical, electrical, ICA and network assets.
- Work with suppliers throughout the extended supply chain to assure and improve their capability and quality.
- Conduct in-depth audits on key suppliers` production processes and cost build ups. Identify opportunities for cost savings by working with key suppliers to jointly reduce cost or use alternative/innovative products.
- Negotiate and manage robust supply contracts, in compliance with EU Procurement regulations, which deliver optimum value to the business

Experience:
- Strong experience (5-10 yrs) of Supply Chain management in a multi-site industry environment - ideally a highly developed manufacturing base, e.g. automotive or electronics
- Strong track record of carrying out value engineering audits on Suppliers to identify & deliver opportunities to improve value
- Excellence in lean manufacturing techniques and manufacturing productivity improvement
- Background in either purchasing or engineering / manufacturing
- Good educational achievement to Degree level or equivalent

IT Procurement Manager - �70K

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:42:00 GMT
Are you a Procurement Manager with demonstrable experience of sourcing IT Professional Services in an EMEA or Global role? Our client, a market leading Financial Services Organisation, with over 200 million global customers, seek a Category Lead - IT Professional Services

Role:
Key to your success will be the ability to source IT Professional Services within a spend portfolio of circa �150m. My client is looking to recruit a candidate with demonstrable experience of engaging the likes of Accenture, IBM, PWC, HP and Fujitsu to name a few. You will also be able to demonstrate some exposure to outsourcing and off-shoring initiatives with the likes of TCS, Cognizant and Wipro.

The jobholder will drive best-in-class purchasing practices and will establish a reputation within the Procurement organization and business units as a Subject Matter Expert in this Category Field.

Through this period of significant change, you will design and deliver leading edge EMEA category management solutions that maximise value for the business. The jobholder will be tasked with delivering `best-in-class` strategic, end to end, category and procurement management.

Also, key to your success will be the ability to deliver continuous development of supplier performance improvement and management programmes.

Experience:
My client is keen on applications from candidates with a strong skill-set amongst the Professional Services category.

- Experience of working in the Banking or Financial Services Sector will be beneficial
- Confident and progressive personality
- Highly numerical and analytical
- Strong communicator and negotiator at all levels
- Ideally educated to MBA level and MCIPS qualified

Senior Buyer - FM - �35K

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:43:00 GMT
Are you an FM Buyer or Senior Buyer looking for the opportunity to help drive procurement activity in an evolving and growing procurement function? Our client, a leading Global Property and Facilities Services organisation, require a Senior Buyer within their FM category.

The organisation is working towards a global procurement model, ensuring that local business divisions are operating efficiently in their own right whilst operating within the overall procurement framework and ensuring leverage from group.

Role:
Through this period of significant corporate change, the jobholder will assist with the design and delivery leading edge procurement solutions, running end-to-end procurement activity across the FM category, including Chemicals, Cleaning Machines, Janitorial and Engineering.

The jobholder will also be provided the opportunity to support procurement activity across the Catering, Vending, Security, CCTV, Signage and Waste categories within the FM Procurement portfolio.

Experience:
My client is interested in applications from candidates who present a background in either corporate procurement or from within the purchasing function of a leading FM services organisation.

- FM and Property category experience
- Confident and progressive personality
- Highly numerical and analytical
- Strong communicator and negotiator at all levels
- Ideally educated to Degree level and MCIPS qualified

Interim Procurement Manager: Indirects

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:45:00 GMT
Headline:

Interim Procurement Manager - Indirects, encompassing: FM, Property, Fit-Out, New-Build, HR, Recruitment and Professional / Legal Services within an expanding & cutting-edge FTSE 100 procurement function, currently heavily investing in driving procurement`s on-going drive towards continued improvement and a truly global best practice function.

Role:

Interim Procurement Manager - Indirects, encompassing: FM, Property, Fit-Out, New-Build, HR, Recruitment and Professional / Legal Services within an expanding & cutting-edge FTSE 100 procurement function

You will be responsible for:

Developing & implementing sourcing strategy, managing commercial negotiations & supplier relationships across the following Indirect categories: FM, Property, Fit-Out and New-Build, HR, Recruitment and Professional / Legal Services
Managing the end-to-end procurement process, encompassing: supplier selection, stakeholder engagement, RFP / RFI creation, negotiation, establishing SLA`s & KPI`s, contract award and subsequent SRM
Performance & risk management along with driving continuous improvement activities
Developing procurement processes, controls and governance policy
Managing cross-functional internal relationships, with other category teams, finance and supply chain
Identifying, developing & managing relationships across a diverse stakeholder community

Due to the current expansion drive, and high-profile projects both under-way and impending, this role represents an outstanding opportunity for career progression and development, however my client therefore also requires an experienced domain expert within the Property, FM and M&E category arenas as there will be an expectation of engagement & delivery from day-one.

Requirements:

Domain / Category sourcing expertise across the following Indirect arenas: FM, Property, Fit-Out and New-Build, HR, Recruitment and Professional / Legal Services
Further commodity experience across Professional Services beneficial though non-essential
You will have demonstrable success managing senior stakeholder relationships
Excellent, demonstrable strategic sourcing skills & experience across the end-to-end lifecycle
Excellent communication, influencing & negotiation skills
Excellent contract drafting & negotiation skills
Degree educated / equivalent, and ideally MCIPS / part CIPS with the desire to complete

Category Buyer

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:02:00 GMT
Our client is looking for an ambitious Buyer to progress their career in a dynamic Procurement team, within a leading, CIPS focused organisation. Our blue chip client is an ambitious company with a significant role to play in the UK�s energy future. They are an integrated company which means that they are active in the whole energy cycle. They are committed to a sustainability agenda with climate and social commitments and are leading many major projects which they have the exceptional capacity to deliver. To be considered suitable for this excellent Category Buyer opportunity, you must possess the following: 1. Demonstrable experience of developing procurement strategies. 2. Demonstrable experience in the award of contracts for goods and services. 3. Experience in managing the tendering and award of contracts. 4. Good negotiation skills. 5. Commercial acumen. 6. Planning skills. 7. Understanding of stakeholder management skills with experience and ability in working with cross functional teams. Other critical competencies include integrity and team work. It is also highly desired by the client that you are a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or a student member working towards the professional qualification. The Category Buyer position is a role supporting Metering Services to manage a portfolio of metering supply, operations, and maintenance services. Working with key stakeholders and your Procurement Manager, the Category Buyer will be responsible for awarding a portfolio of contracts, principally: 1. Drive the procurement strategy to conclusion in a timely and professional manner. 2. Work with Business representatives, Legal and other stakeholders, to develop Invitation to Tenders. 3. Manage the tendering process consistent with procurement procedures. 4. Ensure that all procurement is carried out in an ethical and controlled manner in line with procurement policy and procedures. 5. To generate and record savings for the company by effective procurement. 6. Working closely with Energy Services to understand and agree third party goods and services requirements with respect to volume, quality and schedule. 7. Ensuring that third party suppliers and contractors both understand and work in alignment with health, safety, environment and quality practices and standards. 8. Ensuring that risks are understood and mitigated to an agreed level through effective contracts and development of appropriate professional relationships with key suppliers and contractors. 9. High degree of flexibility to support Energy Services and occasional travel to other locations. 10. Identify group procurement synergies where practical. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business

Category Buyer

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:51:00 GMT
Our client is looking for an assertive and ambitious Buyer to join their Procurement team, within a leading, CIPS focused organisation. Our blue chip client is an ambitious company with a significant role to play in the UK�s energy future. They are an integrated company which means that they are active in the whole energy cycle. They are committed to a sustainability agenda with climate and social commitments and are leading many major projects which they have the exceptional capacity to deliver. To be considered suitable for this excellent Category Buyer opportunity, you must possess the following: 1. Demonstrable experience of developing procurement strategies. 2. Demonstrable experience in the award of contracts for goods and services. 3. Experience in managing the tendering and award of contracts. 4. Good negotiation skills. 5. Commercial acumen. 6. Planning skills. 7. Understanding of stakeholder management skills with experience and ability in working with cross functional teams. Other critical competencies include integrity and team work. It is also highly desired by the client that you are a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or a student member working towards the professional qualification. The Category Buyer position is a role supporting Energy Services to manage a portfolio of carbon reduction and savings contracts. These range from cavity wall, loft insulation, solid wall, low energy lighting, and various other products and services to help reduce carbon emissions by reducing energy consumption of the UK residential market as part of the business' obligation as an energy supplier. Working with key stakeholders and your Procurement Manager, the Category Buyer will be responsible for awarding a portfolio of contracts, principally: 1. Drive the procurement strategy to conclusion in a timely and professional manner. 2. Work with Business representatives, Legal and other stakeholders, to develop Invitation to Tenders. 3. Manage the tendering process consistent with procurement procedures. 4. Ensure that all procurement is carried out in an ethical and controlled manner in line with procurement policy and procedures. 5. To generate and record savings for the company by effective procurement. 6. Working closely with Energy Services to understand and agree third party goods and services requirements with respect to volume, quality and schedule. 7. Ensuring that third party suppliers and contractors both understand and work in alignment with health, safety, environment and quality practices and standards. 8. Ensuring that risks are understood and mitigated to an agreed level through effective contracts and development of appropriate professional relationships with key suppliers and contractors. 9. High degree of flexibility to support Energy Services and occasional travel to other locations. 10. Identify group procurement synergies where practical. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business

Sourcing Analyst / Buyer (Indirects)

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:14:00 GMT
This is a major Financial Services organisation and great opportunity to get involved in something greenfield. Analyst / Buyer in Procurement. Role Description To support the procurement management as required in maintaining procurement systems, producing management intelligence, and undertaking other procurement activities such as market analysis, benchmarking, tender management, contract management and supplier performance reporting. It is anticipated that the Buyer/ Procurement Analyst would have the following responsibilities: � To own the development and ongoing production of procurement reporting and the collation and analysis of relevant MI � Involvement in global procure-to-pay process � Identification of potential business/ operational/ reputational procurement risk globally � Manage eSourcing/ eAuction events � To help establish and maintain an approved supplier database and a contract management database � Provide research and benchmarking (product, market and supplier) Key to this work would be gaining the confidence and buy-in of stakeholders and existing staff who are already involved in buying products and services worldwide. Essential Skills � Demonstrable experience of successfully operating within a strategic procurement team � Strong analytics experience, ideally within indirect spend categories � Excellent communication, organisation and presentation skills � Excellent IT and numeracy skills --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business

Senior Category Buyer

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:06:00 GMT
This is your chance to join a CIPS focussed procurement team which looks to maximise value through professional procurement. Our blue chip client is an ambitious company with a significant role to play in the UK�s energy future. They are an integrated company which means that they are active in the whole energy cycle. They are committed to a sustainability agenda with climate and social commitments and are leading many major projects which they have the exceptional capacity to deliver. To be considered suitable for this excellent Senior Category Buyer opportunity, you must possess the following: 1. Demonstrable experience of developing procurement strategies for complex high value building projects. 2. Demonstrable experience in the award of high value building refit and energy efficiency contracts. 3. Sound understanding of industry standard terms and conditions in particular JCT. 4. Experience in managing the tendering and award of contracts for high value multidiscipline contracts. 5. Excellent negotiation skills, experienced in negotiating high value and complex multidiscipline contracts. 6. High degree of commercial acumen, being able to understand complex commercial issues, and drive complex commercial negotiations to conclusion. 7. Excellent planning skills. 8. Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience and ability in working with Senior Management. Other critical competencies include integrity and team work. It is also highly desired by the client that you are a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or a student member working towards the professional qualification. The Senior Category Buyer position is a role supporting Energy Services to deliver carbon reduction and energy efficiency opportunities. Working with key stakeholders and your Procurement Manager, you will support the Energy Services (Major Business) to develop a suite of contracts to support the ambition to provide a Carbon Reduction Commitment service to Major Business Customers and the forth coming Government BEEP programme:- � Identify range of third party services required to support the above programmes. � Develop procurement strategy and gain Procurement Manager and Business �Buy in�. � Timely deliver a portfolio of contracts to support the agreed procurement strategy. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business

Global Purchasing & Sourcing Manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:57:00 GMT
Do you have blue chip Financial Services Purchasing & Sourcing experience? This is a major Financial Services organisation. Essential Skills � Operational procurement experience, including a broad exposure to typical procurement spend categories. � Blue Chip Financial Services ideally but not essentially. � Proven experience of deploying strategic procurement strategies and processes that deliver real business value � The ability to influence at all levels across a large organisation � Excellent internal client engagement, influencing and stakeholder management skills � Comfortable operating in a global matrix environment and managing cultural and regional issues � Well developed interpersonal skills, including personal credibility, integrity, diplomacy, tenacity and open-mindedness Overview of Role This role would involve the identification and implementation of global procurement opportunities and synergies regarding systems, processes and category management. The role will be based in London. It is anticipated that the Purchasing Manager would have the following responsibilities: � Support Head of Procurement in transformation of procurement operating model, including implementation of governance, processes and systems � Owning and developing key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners � Development of existing and new suppliers to ensure the company has global access to lines of supply that continuously improve its competitive position � Category management including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract, performance and risk management � Support to global spend category managers to help them understand their global spend and identify opportunities to increase quality and improve value for money � Champion continual improvement and procurement best practice within the global business � Production of procurement reporting and analysis of management information to identify potential opportunities and risks This is a new role with a global remit that will report to the Head of Procurement. Procurement is a newly established function within Corporate Services which delivers a supportive, cost-effective and secure environment for the organisation to operate in and achieve its business goals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business

Sourcing Lead

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:26:00 GMT
Seeking a sourcing/ P2P expert with proven client relationship skills derived from a Financial Services background. The Role � To manage a relationship with the key Financial Services client, dealing with all aspects of the Global Sourcing, ensuring all onshore and offshore activities are consistently being delivered. � Acting as a client service management, working with a variety of Category Directors, to represent P2P GS services, provided 'expert' knowledge on P2P and Sourcing. Will be expected to review and manage business performance monitoring Key Performance Indicators and SLA's for both onshore and offshore operations (Regional/ Category Delivery Centre), to ensure efficient and effective achievement of targets whilst maintaining the appropriate control environment. Actively participate in setting and reviewing performance against targets for continuous improvement initiatives for the P2P cycle. � Work closely with Delivery Centre supervisor/ category team lead to review Delivery Centre team performance in the key areas of Global Sourcing � Provide stewardship and oversight for the onshore and offshore team for all aspects related to Sourcing. � Provide leadership and encourage a shared and cohesive working environment between onshore and offshore teams as well as with the client organization � Facilitate collaboration between onshore and offshore teams, support resolution of sourcing issues and guide the team towards longer term strategic direction. � Accountable for onshore staff professional development � Lead and manage the Sourcing team in close cooperation with the Delivery Center. The Person � Excellent understanding and operational experience of delivering Sourcing and Sourcing Support services to demanding clients. � Deep knowledge and recent working experience in at least one of the following category areas is essential: IT Hardware, Telecoms, Software, HR & Professional Services � Excellent understanding of supplier cost models and lifetime/ total cost of acquisition and service provision. � Excellent team working and coaching skills to drive high performance services delivered from offshore colleagues. � Strong client relationship management skills, including the ability to establish high quality working relationships with international clients and partnering with colleagues in multiple international locations. � Strong leadership and people management skills, in terms of building and leading a high performing organization through attracting, retaining and developing high quality procurement talent. � Understanding of procurement systems and technology, in particular eSourcing, eAuctions, Contract Databases and transaction "eProcurement" catalogue systems. � Strong commercial skills i.e. able to develop sourcing strategies, draft and amend a supply contract, develop and implement negotiation strategies. � Ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with clients, team members and colleagues. � Strong analytical and data management skills � Operational experience within a P2P environment � Financial Services Industry experience � Educated to degree standard --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business

Global Sourcing & Procurement Manager, Generalist (IT & Non-IT)

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:38:00 GMT
Do you have good IT & Non-IT blue chip Procurement experience? This is a major Financial Services organisation. This is a major Financial Services organisation seeking a Generalist Sourcing Manager. This is a Global Procurement role in a newly-formed close-knit team. Overview: By combining a deep understanding of the current and future needs of the business with exceptional insights into the supply market, you will lead the development of global procurement category strategies and develop annual sourcing plans built into the Organisations Operations Plan, globally. Responsibilities: - Negotiation of deals with suppliers to maximise the value of a wide range of technology & non-technology purchases ranging from Software to HR Services to Marketing to Consultancy Services etc. - Developing procurement strategies which reflect business priorities and supply market dynamics - Leading the cross-functional teams in the creation of annual sourcing plans to deliver defined business benefits - Using rigorous project management to deliver all elements of the sourcing plans - Managing stakeholder relationships ensuring that their needs are incorporated in sourcing plans - Generating exceptional insights into the supply market through deep research and understanding - Developing detailed risk plans and ensuring mitigating actions are defined and implemented - Developing and implementing appropriate benefits tracking for each spend category Requirements: This varied role requires a commercially savvy team player with the ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders. You must have major Blue Chip Generalist Sourcing (IT & Non-IT). You will be a creative problem solver, able to approach business problems from a variety of perspectives and a highly skilled negotiator with strong analytical skills, excellent presentation skills and, above all, the capability to communicate with demanding internal stakeholders. Degree or equivalent.

Software Sourcing Leader, EMEA

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:26:00 GMT
This is a major Financial Services organisation seeking a Software Sourcing Category Leader. Essential for the role: You must have owned and managed the Software Sourcing category for a major global organisation - ideally (but not essentially) within Financial Services or related In summary, this role is all about Software strategy ownership and execution, tangible benefits delivery, working as part of a global function and team leadership both direct and matrixed You will develop and implement regional sourcing strategies, manage key supplier relationships, negotiate and implement improvement strategies to reduce total cost of ownership across multiple Business Units across EMEA. You will create, own and implement EMEA Regional Software strategy, as a sub-set of the global software strategy as well as manage directly and via a matrix. Knowledge/ Experience: � Degree � Knowledge of ERP systems and eProcurement � Strong project management skills � Global Software Sourcing Category Management & Leadership � Ability to lead and influence remote teams � Experience of previous business, software and Procurement � Experience in leading strategic sourcing programs and program management � Experiencing in managing direct staff --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business

Senior Category Manager - IT & Outsourcing

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:36:00 GMT
A great opportunity to join a large Blue Chip company in a senior procurement role, if you have outsourcing and offshore experience get in touch. Ideally our client is seeking someone that has experience of outsourcing and offshoring of IT services such as desktop support and application development. Experience in large complex organisation undertaking complex software negotiations is required. Spend is circa. �200m p.a, the role holder would need to be comfortable dealing at levels A, B & C. There is potential for succession planning for the successful suitable. ROLE PURPOSE: To lead within the strategic development and delivery of Category strategies and cash and P&L savings in year in excess of �20m per annum. To lead the set up and management of all 3rd party contracts including major and complex outsources to meet business requirements. To work with senior stakeholders and Group Procurement to ensure value for money in the Group�s external spend and deliver real cost savings to the bottom line whilst managing supply chain risks. AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: � To enable the business to meet their business plans and targets, through delivery of a professional and value add service thus ensuring the most cost effective use of all external spend. � To mange the team as a unit, effectively deploy resource to deliver greatest benefit to the business and achieve in year procurement savings targets typically in excess of �15m. � Provide expertise and guidance in identifying opportunities, leading, delivering and managing the procurement aspects of outsourcing contracts. � To resolve contractual/ commercial issues with suppliers to ensure minimum disruption and adverse financial impact � To lead multifunctional projects and business teams to deliver significant business and service changes � To lead, coach, develop and empower team to improve their capability � Lead and drive the creation, agreement and sign off of category strategies including insourced and outsourced opportunities at Exec, Business Leader and Functional Leader level. � To provide comprehensive and credible business cases to Exec level committees and sponsors, to ensure the organisation does the right thing commercially � Ensure that all activity untaken has full governance and adherence to the Sourcing Management Framework (SMF) and Procurement, policies and procedures and FSA regulation. � To work with multiple business stakeholders and Group Procurement to ensure group leverage is utilised for all available opportunities. � To bring market and competitor analysis and benchmark data into the organisation to allow continual improvement of processes, people and spend � Provide and facilitate a single point of contact (SPOC) for procurement to company business areas linking with Group Procurement � Work with Finance agree methodologies to ensure that savings delivered are actually reflected in business plans and budgets KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: � MCIPS qualified � Business Degree � Solid experience in a senior procurement role in a large complex organisation � Experience of setting up and managing complex outsourced contracts � Experience of setting challenging savings targets and delivering them � Experience of developing and delivering category strategies in complex organisations � Strong financial and commercial acumen � Knowledge and experience of managing teams to drive business performance � Strong Leadership skills � Excellent negotiation skills � A proven track record in developing, implementing and operating procurement strategy within a business unit. � A proven track record in building and sustaining relationships with internal customers and external suppliers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business

Sourcing Manager - Technology - to �60k

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:28:00 GMT
Sourcing Manager - Technology

A rather unique opportunity to join a huge infrastructure business investing heavily with several major projects about to commence....

TO BE CONSIDERED SUITABLE FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE RAIL INDUSTRY, AND BE A TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST.

Our client is looking to recruit a Sourcing Category Manager to manage several major projects involving rail related technology. This includes Hardware, Software and Consultancy Services, with an overal spend of circa £300m at present, although this addressable spend is increasing dramatically.

Because of the huge impact this role will play within procurement and the business as a whole, you must be able to demonstrate Sourcing and Category Management experience within IT. If you can display significant awareness of OJEU governance and have an understanding of technology related commodities for areas such as GPS on trains, track pattern recognition, signalling and licencing, coupled with a lifecycle approach, then you would be an ideal procurement professional for this exciting role.

In addition, as you will be engaging directly with the business, and encountering varying degrees of resistance, you must possess superb relationship and influencing skills.

Please contact Jon Pollard on 01403 248448 or email me at[email removed] to explore further. I welcome your approach.

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Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency.

Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business
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Category Specialist - Transport & Packaging - to �50k

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:27:00 GMT
An appealing chance to join the European Commercial Supply Chain Group of this leading Pharmaceutical organisation.

****TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST POSSESS EXPERIENCE OF PROCURING TRANSPORT AND/ OR PACKAGING WITHIN A EUROPEAN REMIT, WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF GMP****

Our client is a leading pharmaceutical/ biotech organisation who have experienced significant growth over the last 30 years. They are intrinsically linked with their customer base and proud of the products they supply to aid the seriously ill.

Reporting to the Director for European Procurement, you will support the planning, organization and delivery of a category procurement strategy that aligns with the business's European locations’ requirements, the overall business/procurement strategy and corporate goals.

The role includes a significant level of interaction with groups and individuals across Europe. Building and proactively managing excellent working relationships with colleagues is critical to the development of the role.

You will have ability to demonstrate through concrete examples that you have strong experience sourcing and managing one or more of the following commodity categories at a European level:

- Primary & secondary Packaging Materials
- Cold Chain Packaging
- Logistics and Distribution - Transport/ Fleet

It is also important to have an understanding of GMP, cGMP and other applicable regulations as related to the pharmaceutical/ biotech industry.

This position can be based either in the UK (near Cambridge) or Naarden (near Amsterdam).

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Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency.

Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business

Procurement Manager - Generalist

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:32:00 GMT
A great opportunity to join the Group Procurement team within this fast paced and exciting multi media company... My client is one of the UK's leaders in providing a range of multi media services and with an ever increasing customer base, this is an exciting time to be joining and contributing to the success of the company. In this role you will be part of the successful, fast paced and forward thinking Group Procurement team, which enjoys a highly visible position within the company. Due to encouraging growth plans, my client is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join the Corporate Procurement team, which has remit across the support functions of the company. The requirement is for a generalist, however, there is likely to be significant opportunities within the Professional Services category and Properties and FM category as a result of the group's growing building infrastructure initiatives. The appointee will work closely with the stakeholders across the HR, Properties and Operations portfolios and have responsibility for managing and leading all commercial and contractual interaction with external suppliers and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities - Create the sourcing strategy and take responsibility for the relevant portfolios re commercial interaction, meetings and negotiations with stakeholders and suppliers. - Manage the entire procurement process: supplier identification, internal stakeholder identification, RFP, negotiation, SLAs, contract award and legal sign off, performance measurement, risk management, ongoing continuous improvement, etc. - Develop processes and controls that ensure clear, auditable management of an extensive procurement programme, including developing business compliance mechanisms (e-Procurement) and finance signoff of savings. Key Experience/ Attributes - Significant procurement experience preferably within a large blue-chip organisation, including large consulting firms. - Experience in HR category areas notably, Professional Services. - Experience in Property and FM category areas notably, new building fit-out. - Experience of eProcurement and eSourcing tools. - Degree qualified and ideally MCIPS qualified. - Significant experience sourcing and implementing large-scale business change and outsourcing agreements (including initiatives that invoked TUPE) - Analytical and financial understanding of the service cost models and lifetime cost of acquisition. - Excellent contract negotiation skills in order to address issues with key suppliers at Exec and Board level. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Business Performance Analyst - Britvic Soft Drinks

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:09:00 GMT

Business Performance Analyst
Lutterworth, Leicestershire

The Role

Support the supply chain vision by providing performance reports and analytical insight to inform business decision making.

Experience & Skills Required:
Experience in a financial environment (preferably FMCG)
Experience of office-based admin procedures, IT systems - Advanced level Excel
Strong analytical skills and an ability to distil key messages from complex data.
Specific Areas of Role Accountability:
Deliver timely, accurate and relevant supply chain planning and operational reports
Provide insight to support continuous improvement and alignment of supply chain objectives
Support the "one version of the truth" goal by working in partnership with other functions to provide timely and accurate reports
Support the adoption of use of the Britvic Business Warehouse reporting tools (BBW) to enable consistent data integrity and self serve reporting capability
Provide support and financial guidance and validation to the Logistics teams to maximise their zero loss contribution
Contribute to the ongoing development of the zero loss programme
Provide analysis, insight and challenge to the current Logistics spend & to assist in identifying further areas of zero loss savings
Develop and provide appropriate tools to support the evaluation of losses both for use in Logistics and also by the business
Be a champion for the zero loss processes. Review and update the criteria for the zero loss processes to ensure that they reflect the Logistics vision & strategy and drive appropriate decision making.
Support supply chain initiatives as required.

Senior Buyer

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:01:00 GMT
This is a fantastic job opportunity for an experienced buyer to join our client who are a�world leading supplier or services to the Oil and Gas industries.� As Buyer you shall�assume sole responsibility for best�cost procurement of a range of�engineering related�materials�including electrical�components and cabling, consumable and contractor services.�� You shall source and negotiate on supply agreements to ensure value for the organisation is being achieved and the availability of sufficient stock to fulfil manufacturing output.� You shall maintain efficient purchasing processes on behalf of the organisation and shall act as a key lead in the planned modernisation of the organisations ERP system. � � � Salary + Pension, Private Healthcare Scheme, 29 days holiday p/a - To be considered for this role you must�be currently/recently�operating at a strategic buyer level within an engineering manufacturing type environment.� With a demonstrable track record in negotiating best cost contracts and proven successes in effective inventory management.� Skills: Substantial experience of procurement of Engineering or Electrical Materials Excellent Negotiation skills Contract Negotiation and Management Effective sourcing techniques Supplier Management Inventory�Management as�part of�purchasing responsibility�� Experience of procurement of 3rd party contractor services Hays Purchasing & Supply is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Junior Buyer

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:09:00 GMT
The purpose of the role is to be able to provide general administration support too two different departments, provide back up cover for the reception and also process and place purchase orders for non-deliverable materials. � Responsibilities: � Purchase order process – � �� Raise and issue Purchase Order �� Validate and Authorise Electronic Purchases �� Progress outstanding Purchase Orders �� Ensure integrity of Purchase records � General duties – � - Participate in covering reception during breaks and holidays - Maintain the integrity of the facilities - Manage the department’s stationer requirements - Contribute in other duties to support the Purchasing department - Liaise with all personnel - Liaise with external suppliers - Ability to work methodically and logically - Able to check work of others and also ensure self accuracy - Able to work independently - Able to communicate effectively with peers and external clients Key Competencies: � - Ability to work methodically and logically - Able to check work of others and also ensure self accuracy - Able to work independently - Able to communicate effectively with peers and external clients Hays Purchasing & Supply is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Packaging and Product Development Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:39:00 GMT
Our client one of the leading Dairy Companies within the UK who continue to invest in sites as well as people are looking to recruit a Packaging and Product Development Manager�for one of the main sites in the North West or Glasgow. Main Purpose of the Role: To drive�light weighting packaging initiatives across multiple sites whilst ensuring that site KPI’s are not negatively impacted. Integrating the support function into the new Regional structure � Driving improvements in KPI performance � Managing environmental & packaging developments in line with industry / retailer targets. Skills/Experience Required � Experience in working with major food retailers Evidence of successful product or packaging developments Min 3 year experience in a similar role Computer literate – excel, word, power point Project Management Data analysis Very good interpersonal communication and influencing skills Driving licence Knowledge of current industry issues / hot topics, e.g. environmental, packaging etc. � � Desirable qualifications / experience:- � Educated to degree or HND level in food or dairy science or related discipline Food or Drink background Multi site experience Trained Auditor Experience of Creations project management system or similar � Extra Notes: Packaging development experience. Circa 80% of the role will be packaging related, only 20% will be product and this will be more likely project management � Interpersonnel skills, candidate must have sufficient presence to gain respect; trust and agreement of Regional and site managers � � Hays Purchasing & Supply is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Technical Account Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:25:00 GMT
Our client one of the leading Dairy Companies within the UK who continue to invest in sites as well as people are looking to recruit a�Technical Account�Manager�for one of the main sites in the North West or Glasgow. � Main Purpose of the Role: Managing retailer expectations and ensure alignment of business objectives � Driving sites to achieve Tesco PIU Blue status � Driving improvements in KPI performance � Managing environmental & packaging developments in line with industry / retailer targets. Current & Future split of workload: Current: 50%� - Compliance related activities 40% -� Reacting to issues 10% -� Driving improvements � Future: 30%� - Compliance 40%� - Driving Improvements 20% -� Reacting to issues Skills/Experience Required � Experience in working with major food retailers Min 1 year experience in a similar role Familiar with retailer systems Computer literate – excel, word, power point Project Management Data analysis Very good interpersonal communication skills Driving licence � Desirable qualifications / experience:- � Educated to degree or HND level in food or dairy science or related discipline Dairy background Trained Auditor ILM Level 3 Knowledge of current industry issues / hot topics, e.g. environmental, packaging etc. What are the essential “must haves” that we will screen against in the recruitment process Food industry – retail or manufacturing � Hays Purchasing & Supply is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Buyer

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:07:00 GMT
Our client is a leading manufacturer operating in the Global market, based in the fife area, they are currently seeking an experienced buyer to join their existing supply chain team, Reporting to the supply chain manager you will be responsible for a range of purchasing and supplier management activities for a range of production related materials. You shall provide support to business stakeholders and provide input to project teams, acting as a point of contact in respect of supply chain requirements and ensuring accurate tender documentation and processes are in place for organisational requirements. � Supplier negotiation � Monitoring of supplier performance � Maintenance and management of supplier/ contract database � To be considered for this role you should be educated to HNC level or have a relevant level of experience. You will have worked within a manufacturing environment with proven experience of cost negotiations and supplier development. �� CIPS is advantageous but not necessary �� Experience of SAP Hays Purchasing & Supply is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Supply Chain Manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:48:00 GMT
Our client� is one of the world's leading providers of property focused Facilities Management services. The� business provides a full range of property management services, to both public and private sectors. This is a fast paced, commercial environment offering talented individuals an opportunity for advancement in the future within a dynamic area of the business.� � They currently have a�permanent opportunity for a�Supply Chain Manager�to work within there site in West Yorkshire Skills/Experience Required - Sufficient and relevant experience of solving problems by delivering solutions in an administrative/customer service/supplier/related environment - Proven and relevant experience in a related field - Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in delivering performance - Reasonable working knowledge of contracts - Understanding of Continuous Improvement Programme implementation with Strategic Suppliers Knowledge of Supplier and Customer Relationship Management tools and techniques and their application IT Skills “ Good working knowledge of MS Office, including:� - PowerPoint� intermediate level� - Demonstrable Project Management experience or qualification - Knowledge and implementation of risk management strategies and processes - Diverse Category Portfolio knowledge - Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in delivering supplier performance Professional Stage CIPS qualification or equivalent relevant - Professional Qualification - Understanding of process mapping and process re-engineering techniques and demonstrable application thereof - Excellent working knowledge of contracts - Demonstrable knowledge of Continuous Improvement Programme implementation with Strategic Suppliers - Effective coordination of Supplier Management activity to ensure delivery of overall team objectives Develop supplier relationships - Responsible for own health and safety - Ensure contractual obligations are delivered and sustained with respect to supplier performance and operate corrective action as necessary - Verification of savings delivery to the Business from Category Management Implementation Identify risks in supply chain, report and mitigate via formal risk management process - Manage and report on supplier performance and take corrective actions where necessary - Assist with the production of Supplier performance scorecard as appropriate Identification of Continuous Improvement opportunities within the Supply Chain - Ad hoc Project work as directed by Line Management - Assist in the execution of category strategy and supplier development plans as directed by the Lead Supply Chain Manager - Ensure full audit trail in place to satisfy internal and external auditors - Manage and report on supplier performance and assist with development of corrective actions - Build and establish an excellent working relationship with functional area and the wider� business Develop relationships with similar staff throughout the business, create appropriate relationships with representatives of Customers, Suppliers and other relevant external bodies Salary&Benefits � � - 25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to sell 5 or buy up to 15 days additional leave - Competitive Salary �35,000 circa - Contributory Pension Scheme - Life Assurance Scheme - Personal accident cover - Share incentive plan (after 6 months service) - Professional fees paid - Private medical insurance discount�� - Gym and Health Club discounts. Plus a range of discounted rates on holidays and UK attractions and experiences. - Company Car � We're looking for someone who has a Business related degree or post grad qual. Ideally working towards SIPS. Supply Chain experience in the following categories: recruitment, travel, office services, build environment (FM). � Hays Purchasing & Supply is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Buyer

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:04:00 GMT
To be considered for this role you should be educated to HNC level or have a relevant level of experience. You will have worked within a manufacturing environment with proven experience of cost negotiations and supplier development. �� CIPS is advantageous but not necessary �� Experience of SAP Reporting to the supply chain manager you will be responsible for a range of purchasing and supplier management activities for a range of production related materials. You shall provide support to business stakeholders and provide input to project teams, acting as a point of contact in respect of supply chain requirements and ensuring accurate tender documentation and processes are in place for organisational requirements. �� Supplier negotiation �� Monitoring of supplier performance �� Maintenance and management of supplier/ contract database Hays Purchasing & Supply is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Warehouse Manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:21:00 GMT
My client are a successful clothing company who currently have a requirement for an experienced Warehouse Manager to join their distribution site in the North East area. The main responsibilities will be for the efficient planning and managing of their inventory to ensure that customer requirements and supplier SLAs are successfully met at all times. � In an environment where customer satisfaction is key to the business, excellent customer service skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers both in the UK and overseas are essential. A strong background in stock management / control is also important with experience in strategic planning and budget forecasting. � Only candidates with relevant experience from the clothing industry will be considered for this role. Hays Purchasing & Supply is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Warehouse Supervisor

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:47:00 GMT
My client is a leading wholesale / distribution company who currently have a fantastic job opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to efficiently control the flow of goods in and goods out of their Newcastle site whilst also managing all staff within the warehouse and transport areas. � We require someone with a proven background in warehousing at supervisory or management level with an excellent knowledge of logistics procedures including stock control and vehicle compliance. Strong man management skills are key to the role to ensure that the resources are available for each shift and that staff perform at optimum levels at all times so that customer requirements are achieved within agreed times. The role will also require involvement in the recruitment of new staff as well as their ongoing training and development. Hays Purchasing & Supply is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Procurement Officer

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:22:00 GMT
Our client in the public sector has a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Officer to join and help strengthen their organisation.� Your role will be provide advice and guidance on all areas of procurement ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, Best Value, value for money and best practice. Key Responsibilities - Liaise with Directorates to ensure procurement exercises meet business needs of the organisation. - Develop and implement commodity strategies which will deliver best value. - Conduct the procurement process for goods and services and make recommendations for both tender selection and contract award.�� - Understand external market conditions and apply these to the organisations'�procurement exercises to ensure best value is achieved by the tender process. - Meet savings targets in accordance with Performance Indicators. - Assist in the development of new areas of contract spend and explore opportunities for collaborative working with other relevant parties to maximise purchasing power and achieve economies of scale in the procurement process. Key Skills required for this role: - Full member of CIPS (MCIPS) or working towards the qualification is essential - Experience in all stages of procurement process (ie development of strategy through award and post award management) - Extensive practical application and knowledge of public procurement legislation - Undertaken procurement process for a broad range of goods and services - Track record of leading major projects to successful conclusion Hays Purchasing & Supply is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Demand Planner

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:41:00 GMT
Our client is a leading technologies organisation with a strong International presence.� Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for managing the demand planning function acting as a central link between the commercial teams and other product supply areas to help ensure future demand requirements are understood and met.� � In particular, you will optimise forecast accuracy and work with key stakeholders to implement effective methods of working, whilst reporting & analysing KPI’s, and implementing continuous improvement activities around these. You will also manage and develop the supporting team, with a current head count of three. � You will be experienced in demand planning and forecasting with people Management skills identified through previous experience.� You will have the ability to manage information and analyse data using software packages – to provide written reports, and in particular, be familiar with SAP particularly APO and B/W.� In return, you will have the opportunity to expand professionally, within a highly regarded and International business. Hays Purchasing & Supply is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Category Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:35:00 GMT
Our client, a UK charity are recruiting a permanent Procurement Category Manager. The purpose of this role is to manage two contracts for numerous sites across the board. � Responsibilities: � - Ability to manage the utility contracts within the purchasing function - Monitoring consolidated bills - Liaising with stakeholders across the board - Reviewing new spend categories and able to identify saving opportunities - Making recommendations and implementing the solutions - Working alongside internal customers, ensuring suppliers perform Personal Specification: � - Capable of�effectively engage with stakeholders - Excellent communication skills - Experience with send analysis - Proven experience with supply management Hays Purchasing & Supply is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Ingredients Buyer

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:59:00 GMT
Ingredients Buyer, Based in Derbyshire Paying up to �35,000 � You will be responsible for: �� Source new materials/ingredients from either existing or new suppliers through the correct due diligence processes to meet the business needs whilst optimising the commercial benefit �� Liaise with key departments to identify, plan and develop material/ingredient/product sources. �� Negotiate prices with suppliers for new materials. �� Advise the NPD, Technical and Commercial teams on the technical capabilities, opportunities and risks associated with the supply/supplier base. �� Develop a deep understanding of the supply market dynamics and drivers. Alert the business to risks and opportunities. �� Monitor, review and develop the supplier’s performance in terms of delivering the right materials, in the right quantities at the right time. �� Encourage suppliers to provide new product ideas and concepts for development in the business. �� Jointly review product specifications and processes to identify and implement cost saving opportunities. �� Lead and/or participate in ad hoc cross-functional projects and investigations as appropriate � Key Skills �� Successful applicants will be working in a similar role, within a fast moving food manufacturing operation. �� A working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous but is not essential. Hays Purchasing & Supply is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

IT Buyer

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:22:00 GMT
IT Buyer Based in Nottinghamshire, Paying up to �25,000- �30,000� � � Our client is looking for an IT Buyer who can make a real difference in the areas of IT (hardware, software, telecoms). Relevant experience in these areas would be really advantageous. You will be working within a small team supporting the relevant Procurement Manager. This is a great opportunity to continue to develop both your purchasing and commodity knowledge � - Ideally candidates will be CIPS qualified (or working towards this) and will be skilled at understanding clients' needs and translating this into reality by working with vendors. - You will be collating and challenging information from multiple sources, while providing valuable analysis, market insight and recommendations which you can drive through to hard cash savings. - A good understanding of contract law is desirable, along with a track record of leading supplier improvement. - You'll also be an excellent communicator who can manage relationships and engage effectively with internal clients, including reporting to an Executive level. - You need to be able to exert real influence over all our business units, and will have Hays Purchasing & Supply is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Contracts Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:00:00 GMT
Contracts Manager, Based in Norfolk Paying �40,000- �45,000 � � - To provide commercially focused advice on contracts and agreements as well as providing support to other parts of the Group in similar matters - Administer contracts and ensure signed contract in place before work commences. - Provide commercially focused advice on trademarks, intellectual property, data protection and other generally related matters; - Manage the Group’s relationship with external legal advisers in relation to contractual work and liaise as necessary; - Maintain up to date knowledge of change in legal environment and its impact on the Group’s contractual activities; - Proven contracts management experience in a commercial environment - Excellent communication skills at all levels of the business �� Draft, amend and negotiate contracts, confidentiality agreements and other legal documentation/wording as required; � Key Skills Ability to prioritise workload and work with initiative Hays Purchasing & Supply is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

EMA Group Manager - Customer Service

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:09:00 GMT
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is looking for an EMA Group Manager, Customer Service to drive European Customer Service both operationally and strategically.

Reporting to an EMA Director and a member of the Senior Management Team, the purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction, leadership and management across the EMA Customer Services Teams.

The EMA Group Manager, Customer Services will have end to end ownership of the Customer interface, therefore we are looking for a Senior Manager who is genuinely strategically minded and has a proven track record of achieving competitive advantage throughout the full spectrum of the Customer Experience and Customer Touch Points.
On a day to day basis you will be driving the operational business through 4 direct reports:
EMA Customer Services Managers x 2
Process Manager, Customer Support
Customer Services Trainer

Working in a Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and BSI ISO: 13485 environment, you will champion best practice on a daily basis to ensure continuous compliance within the EMA Customer Service organisation. Additionally, you will hold responsibility for the Order to Cash process and through your team deliver exceptional levels of customer service from receipt of order, to delivery and aftercare.

On a strategic level, you will take the lead in setting, implementing and driving forward the Customer Service strategy within the Customer Supply Chain division. This will involve presenting and reporting to the Board on the improvements undertaken to the business across the end-to-end Customer interface.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering best practice and strategy within a Healthcare, Medical Devices, or FMCG market-leading organisation. You must be a proven leader who is used to working in a fast moving environment and influencing the business to deliver.
Due to the seniority of this position and the fact that you will be driving and influencing the organisational strategy, you must have a proven track record of analysing best practice, industry trends and utilising your influencing skills to implement solutions across multiple functions within the business. With this in mind, the successful candidate must be a commercially astute, high-level influencer with strong communication and presentation skills used to establishing their credibility at Board level.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a strong track record of innovating new processes and procedures, developing talent and influencing the wider business, not just Customer Service.
You must have managed a hands-on, operational, day-to-day Customer Service team through a number of direct reports.
Working in a matrix business structure, you must be used to delivering within a high level of complexity from problem solving to virtual management and process re-engineering across the Order to Cash cycle.
As you will be responsible for managing a budget a proven track record of numerical analysis and management would be a distinct advantage.

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is one of the world's largest and most innovative healthcare companies. They are a fast moving and growing organisation that is professional, team orientated and results driven.

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: MPSC13120043Z

IT Procurement Manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:22:00 GMT
Our client is a household name in the telecoms sector and is looking for an IT procurement professional to join an already highly successful team to take responsibility for part of the IT Infrastructure. With responsibility for running competitive sourcing events � both tenders and auctions � you will be a key member of the IT Category. Your ability to lead and run high value sourcing competitions will be demonstrated by savings, effectiveness and efficiency in delivery. Key to your success will be your understanding of (or determination of) category strategy, RFP/Auction process, contract negotiation and contract implementation. Persuasive, resilient and enthusiastic, you will have what it takes to sway key internal stakeholders. Great interpersonal skills are at the heart of your talents, enabling you to connect with customers, suppliers and teams. These skills sit behind your analytical and commercial abilities, which you have already applied in a blue chip procurement environment. As well as fantastic benefits, you will join a company who features regularly in the Sunday Times �20 Best Big Companies To Work For� this year, and where you will have every opportunity to realise your personal and professional potential.

Procurement Manager - IT Software & Asset Management

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:55:00 GMT
Procurement Manager - IT Software & Asset Management Our client is a successful, global blue chip with operations around the world. They have a significant procurement team globally with opportunity for progression and development in the team. They have a centralised Indirect Procurement Team based in the UK/US. Within this team there is an IT Procurement Team who manage hardware, software, maintenance and other IT spend globally. This role manages IT software (�300m spend across licensing, support and maintenance) with responsibility for more efficient sourcing and management of IT assets. You will work closely with other internal stakeholders to manage and develop the IT Software Asset Process bringing this up to 'best practice' globally. Key aspects of the role include:- - Engaging internal stakeholders (IT) globally in order to understand business objectives and desired market related outcomes - Responsible for putting in place a 12-18 month strategy to support Software Asset Management in line with the IT business drivers bringing this up to 'best practice' globally. - Maintain and evolve the category strategy to factor market dynamics and business requirements. - Understanding options and risks associated with IT software including investment/risk tradeoffs - Leading procurement projects including the negotiation of contracts & commercial terms consistent with maximising business value for IT - Building and managing supplier relationships - Measuring / reporting the value delivered. - Maintain, influence and develop relationships with the key senior stakeholders including the Global Head of IT. Ideally you will have the following: - Be of degree calibre - MCIPS or equivalent - Experience of operating in a Procurement role within a blue chip environment - Experience of working cross culturally - Relevant IT software procurement desirable with IT software asset management preferred You will also have demonstrable interpersonal and influencing skills. The role is based in the M3/M4 West of London.

First Line Shift Manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:30:00 GMT
Our client is a lead blue chip manufacturer of branded products who seek a First Line Shift Manager to deliver a cost effective, highly accurate and productive order assembly and cross dock operation - based either at Bradford or Wigan sites. Reporting the Warehouse Despatch Manager (North) you will be responsible for meeting daily operational KPIs and play a part in managing strategic change to operating practices during implementation of continuous improvement projects. == KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES == - Health & Safety within the warehouse - Management / delivery of the Warehouse budget - Effective resource planning to ensure integrity of operational skill base - Ensure Daily Order fill level objective met. - Stock / Order accuracy � own site and transhipment, and Integrity of the WMS - Managing the Union relationship and negotiation of changes to operating practices -Team Development & People management � disciplinary, grievance, absence management == CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS == You will have previous line management experience gained from within an FMCG industry and experience of working in unionised environment and able to work at pace in an energetic, enthusiastic manner as a leader and motivator for your team. You will be a commercially aware supply chain professional with excellent Numeric / problem solving / analytical ability and planning skills, not afraid to suggest alternative solutions and ways of working. ***Would include shift work***

Purchasing Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:33:00 GMT
My client is a world leading manufacturer in specialist architectural lighting. They are looking for a Purchasing Manager whom could potentially within a year step up to become the Head of Procurement within a year. The successful applicant will be able to show: A strong purchasing experience with a clear track record. Manufacturing/SME/Industrial. Clear results on savings and cost reduction. Dealt with buyers/suppliers on domestic and global scale. Quantifiable savings. Exports/Overseas/Global sourcing. MRP implementation/extensive use. CIPS/MCIPS not necessary, preferred experience in fast paced field. Sizeable projects (company turnover �20-30M). Sources suppliers-preferred lists. The applicant must have an aspiration to become Head of Procurement, have strong leadership skills and have an ability to mentor and coach team. Purchasing of direct and indirect materials including Castings, machinery and electronic components is desired. For a confidential discussion please call Chris McGowan on 0161 776 4605

Interim Category Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:28:00 GMT
We are seeking an experienced interim procurement manager with broad indirect spend knowledge and transferable sourcing skills. The role is with a leading global business services company working in their European sourcing team. Strong candidates will offer the following: Availability at short notice European sourcing experience Knowledge of indirect spend ideally including fleet, facilities or logistics Excellent stakeholder engagement skills

Procurement Manager - Utilities

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:16:00 GMT
This role in a major international organisation with an outstanding Procurement team offers the chance to take total responsibility for the Utilities category of spend across a wide and varied property portfolio. Such is the nature of this company�s business that this is a business critical area with a relatively high spend. Strong candidates will be able to offer a combination of the following skills: Stakeholder engagement Supplier Management Strong procurement skill set Commercially astute Knowledge of relevant category areas Ambitious with desire to achieve professional development For a confidential discussion about this role please call Andrew Daley on 0161 776 4603.

Supplier Manager, Offshoring

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:16:00 GMT
This role is a rare opportunity to take the Supplier Management lead on technology offshoring projects for a leading banking group. Strong candidates will offer most/all of the following skills: Vendor/Supplier or stakeholder relationship management experience Detailed knowledge of offshoring contracts, suppliers and market trends Ability to operate effectively at board level Working knowledge/understanding of relevant technology Strong inter personal skills Ability to drive value in contracts/relationships Strategic thinker Creative negotiator with the ability to resolve disputes Experience of work orders, service levels, etc For more information or a confidential discussion about this role please call Andrew Daley on 0161 776 4603.

Business Analyst

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:20:00 GMT
This is a fantastic career opportunity for an ambitious character with experience in business analysis and/or procurement. Key skills required: - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - The ability to maintain a structured workload amidst changing deadlines and priorities. - Ability to present data/information positively and clearly. - Be tenacious and focused. - Comfortable using various software packages - Ability to manipulate website - Knowledge of e-Procurement software Person spec: - Be a graduate or of graduate calibre (possibly MBA). - Have a minimum of 2 years relevant business experience. - Inspire confidence that they would be an ambassador for the business - Be keen to learn and contribute their ideas. - Be well presented. - Have a great sense of humour! Package Base Salary (dependent on experience) plus standard package: - Target 30 % bonus. - 10% car allowance. - 12% company pension contribution. - Private family healthcare. - 25 days holiday per year

Business Analyst - to �30k + bonus

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:16:00 GMT
This is a fantastic career opportunity for an ambitious character with experience in business analysis and/or procurement.

Key skills required:

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to maintain a structured workload amidst changing deadlines and priorities.
- Ability to present data/information positively and clearly.
- Be tenacious and focused.
- Comfortable using various software packages
- Ability to manipulate website
- Knowledge of e-Procurement software

Person spec:
- Be a graduate or of graduate calibre (possibly MBA).
- Have a minimum of 2 years relevant business experience.
- Inspire confidence that they would be an ambassador for the business
- Be keen to learn and contribute their ideas.
- Be well presented.
- Have a great sense of humour!

Package

Base Salary (dependent on experience) plus standard package:
- Target 30 % bonus.
- 10% car allowance.
- 12% company pension contribution.
- Private family healthcare.
- 25 days holiday per year

Vendor Management specialists

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:18:00 GMT
With a varied portfolio of businesses and an established world class Sourcing function, our client is seeking to develop its Vendor Management capability with the appointment of a small number of experienced SRM specialists. Strong candidates will ideally have experience in a dedicated Vendor Management role in a major organisation, and be able to offer the following: � Experience in delivering supplier development programs and employing advanced supply chain techniques including lean methodology � Recent exposure to best practice in SRM � Experience of vendor management strategy development and implementation � Proven track record of senior stakeholder engagement and delivering business transformation projects � Experience of contract management and supplier management � Demonstrable experience of developing and influencing key supplier relationships For a confidential discussion about this role please call Andrew Daley on 0161 776 4603 or you can e mail a request for the job spec via this website.

Principal Recruitment Consultant - Procurement

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:19:00 GMT
EdburyDaley is a niche executive recruitment consultancy based in South Manchester specialising in Procurement, Supply Chain and Property. We only employ experienced recruiters with a proven track record of excellent performance and the ability to consistently exceed client expectations. We are different to many other recruiters in how we manage our staff, and seek only highly motivated people who care passionately about what they do.

We are now seeking an experienced Principal Consultant with a comprehensive understanding of the Procurement and Supply Chain arena to join our team.

Strong candidates will be able to offer the following:

A consistent track record of recruitment fee income
An entrepreneurial approach to business development
The ability to deliver end to end recruitment solutions i.e. client identification, business development, execution of recruitment service through to completion
Experience in both retained & contingency (interim & perm) recruitment
A customer focused approach
Be self motivated and driven with the desire to work with like minded people

Candidates who fit one or more of the following criteria are of particular interest:

You have thought about starting your own business
You are a high achiever who wants to enjoy real work life balance
You want to earn a larger share of your fee income

If you want to be at the heart of a small but growing business and have real influence on its direction, then please call Andrew Daley on 0161 776 4603 for a confidential discussion or apply directly via the site. More information available at[link removed]

Principal Consultant - SRM - to �100k

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:19:00 GMT
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced business leader with expertise in Supplier Relationship Management and/or Vendor Management to develop a world class SRM function.

The ideal candidate will be able to offer a combination of the following skills:

Experience of developing a leading edge SRM capability in a major corporate organisation

Capable of being a “thought leader” in the SRM community

Experience of developing best in class SRM frameworks and processes

Ability to engage with senior stakedholders across complex businesses

Proven track record of delivering sustainable business change

Capable of selling the benefits of SRM to senior management

Well networked across the SRM community in the UK

For information about the client we are recruiting for and for a confidential discussion about this opportunity please call Andrew Daley on 0161 776 4603.

Vendor Manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:18:00 GMT
An international services business has made great strides in implementing a strategic SRM function within its business over the last 12 months and is now seeking a talented and ambitious character with experience of managing key supplier relationships. Strong candidates will offer the following: Understanding of strategic SRM Experience of managing business critical vendor relationships Stakeholder management expertise Broad business skills Innovative thinker with good analytical capability For a confidential discussion about this role please call Andrew Daley on 0161 776 4603.

Supply Chain Managers - �40-�50k

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:19:00 GMT
We welcome applications from candidates who fit the following criteria, particularly if you have had experience of property, construction, automotive, legal or financial services sectors.

Do you have the following qualities?
• High in energy & passion for driving continuous improvement and satisfying customers?
• Politically agile and a great communicator with an ability to adapt your influencing skills according to the demands of any given situation
• Able to motivate others through your obvious leadership qualities
• Efficient in the way in which you plan & organise yourself to deliver what’s important for the business
• Experienced in analysing supply markets, suppliers and supply chains with a scrupulous financial capability for hunting out new commercial opportunity
• Creative and skilled in developing and implementing supply & supplier management strategies
• Excellent negotiation skills; experienced in developing and securing stakeholder buy-in for negotiation strategies and skilled in leading negotiations with third parties which deliver benefit for all stakeholders
• Competent in the use of the MS Office suite

Purpose of roles / key responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement spend category sourcing & supply management strategies
• Build and develop appropriate supplier relationships
• Drive Supplier performance to deliver contracted obligations
• Understand and robustly manage supply chain risk
• Contribute to and influence delivery of “make v buy” business decisions
• Balance cost savings with revenue opportunities and deliver our customer promise
• Understand, interpret and respond to data analysis, KPI’s and benchmarking findings
• Inspire colleagues and share best practice for the best results of the team.
• Work with the wider Operations team to deliver service & cost performance improvements in complete alignment with strategy
• Ensure customers needs are fully embraced and at the heart of all delivery.

Additional Information:
• The roles require some UK travel
• This team has frequent & regular exposure at a senior management level and significant interaction with external stakeholders - potential candidates may be attracted to the roles if they have excellent relationship management skills and the ability to identify, recommend, implement and manage change which drives benefit for the business.

Procurement Consultant

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:17:00 GMT
We are currently working with a growing procurement consultancy that have an impressive range of private sector clients. They offer a series of procurement based consultancy services and are led by a team of talented, ambitious purchasing professionals. As a result of winning a several new client projects, they are now seeking to expand their team with the appointment of three talented procurement professionals in key positions. These roles offer the opportunity to work in a client facing role with numerous clients on a broad range of categories and projects. They therefore demand the following skills: Transferable procurement skill set Stakeholder engagement expertise Broad category knowledge ideally including indirect spend Excellent inter-personal skills Professional results driven character With regular work based on client sites, there will be some travel involved in this role. There is also the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week. The company offers a full range of benefits, company car and performance related bonus. A full job spec and company information will be available upon application. If you would like a confidential discussion about this role, please call Andrew Daley on 0161 776 4603.

Category Leader

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:17:00 GMT
My client is a dynamic team of Procurement Management Specialists whom is looking for interim Category leaders in the areas of logistics, IT, facilities management and General indirect spend. Key Responsibilities: . Managing a portfolio of Category level Cost Base Reduction (CBR) projects across a breadth of clients to agreed timings and targets. . Managing in-house process, infrastructure or tools enhancement projects. . Supporting other team members in the delivery of projects. Key Tasks: . Challenging traditional thinking and bringing leading edge Supply Chain expertise. . Supporting the analysis of baseline contract, spend and spec data. . Developing and agreeing with client a clear approach strategy for a given category . Identifying opportunities for the company to enhance its service proposition or employee conditions. . Developing and delivering projects that enhance the companys tools, processes or infrastructure. . Balancing non-fee earning but important in-house projects with delivery of commercially critical projects. . Bringing wider experience or expertise to other company Associates in order to help their objective or Personal Development Plan delivery. . Recognising when team members need support & learning to ensure overall project success. . Maintaining & passing on leading edge category and procurement expertise to other team members to optimise the companys credibility.

Associate Sourcing Manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:19:00 GMT
My candidate is a leading pharmaceutical company aiming to improve the health of the nation. They are looking for an Associate Sourcing Manager. It should be noted that the Procurement team is outstanding in terms of personnel, leadership and how its regarded within the wider business. The candidate should have the following: 5-7 years procurement experience in Indirect (Marketing a plus), Good Interpersonal, stakeholder management, project management and general procurement skills Ability to work alone or as part of a small team Degree preferable and CIPS or equivalent Pharma experience not essential but Blue Chip Corporate is preferred

Procurement Assistant - must see opportunity

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:08:00 GMT

Procurement Assistant
£competitive | Newbury

At Bayer, we create science for a better life. Focusing on a wide range of areas including healthcare, nutrition and performance materials, our teams develop innovative solutions that change the world around us for the better.

This role represents an exciting opportunity to join our Procurement Team and gain invaluable experience across a number of markets and specialisms. You will provide operational and strategic support to the team, helping to drive cost reductions and process optimisation for the Bayer Schering Pharma, Consumer Care, Diabetes Care, Animal Health, Business Services & Materials Sciences, and Crop Sciences organisations of Bayer UK and Ireland region.

Quick to build up an impressive knowledge of our key markets, you will help the team to develop synergies across procurement and optimise cost of supply. We will also look to you to explore new sources of supply to further improve our competitiveness, and help out with sourcing, tendering, negotiation and contract preparation.

Thanks to proven procurement experience, you have excellent project planning and implementation skills. It is important that you are flexible and adaptable, comfortable changing from one portfolio to another - and quickly. First-class communication and negotiation skills are a must. You should also have excellent PC skills, including MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. If you have some SAP experience (or equivalent ERP system), even better. Affiliation with CIPS and desire to achieve CIPS accreditation preferred.

To find out more and apply online follow the "Apply Now" link below.

Transport General Manager - Norbert Dentressangle

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:20:00 GMT
Norbert Dentressangle Logistics UK has an exciting and rare opportunity for a Transport General Manager to work out of one of our largest sites in Bellshill, Lanarkshire.

You will take accountability for this JIT transport operation and VMU (Vehicle Maintenance Unit) to achieve effective and efficient operations with excellent standards in service. You will develop your team of Operations Managers, Section Managers and Supervisors to manage all aspects of the operation.

Main accountabilities to include but not be limited to:

Plan and organise the schedules and operational work of the transport function to meet all service level criteria
Control and monitor key performance indicators to achieve operational, financial and service targets
Recruit, train, and coach members of the team to improve performance and manage underperformance where necessary
Promote positive industrial relations at the appropriate level to ensure continuous improvement
Promote safe working practices, attain and sustain high standards of H&S, hygiene and security within the working environment.
Ensure all standards comply with Policy and Legal Legislation
Ensure Department of Transport regulations are followed
Liaise with all departments and support services to provide a quality service set against company and client standards
Promote and develop an environment which is receptive and adaptable to business change Be aware of new operational systems and legislative changes, and adapt accordingly
Management of Operations Managers, Section Managers, Supervisors and other operational colleagues
Liaise with senior colleagues in other logistics functions, e.g. Warehouse, HR and Finance
Negotiate with external agencies and owner drivers to ensure the availability and operational effectiveness of agency staff resources
Work with the clients senior managers to ensure identified service issues are resolved

The ideal candidate will fulfil the following criteria:

Demonstrable experience within a similar role, managing a large multi temperature transport operation
3rd Party Logistics experience desirable
National CPC essential and O Licence holder
Demonstrate evidence of continuous improvement
Possess excellent customer service and influencing skills
Experience managing budgets
Experience of leading and developing a large transport team

The Norbert Dentressangle Group is a major player in Transport and Logistics in Europe. With 29,200 employees operating across 390 sites in 14 countries, the Norbert Dentressangle Group develops high value-added solutions for customers in its two core businesses.

Operations Manager - Norbert Dentressangle

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:49:00 GMT
An excellent opportunity has arisen at Norbert Dentressangle Transport Services for a Operations Manager to join our team in Cowley

The successful candidate will manage and co-ordinate all day to day distribution and customer service activity for Norbert Dentressangle

Main accountabilities to include but not be limited to:

Manage the contracts day to day activities and branch locations to ensure deliveries are completed and provide collection of returns as and when requested by the branches and monitoring the returns to ensure no product falls outside of the time window.
Manage team members to ensure Norbert Dentressangle provide a best in class service to the clients team members and the national branch network contacts People management of the support team.
Managing performance against Norbert Dentressangle expectations and managing development of team members.
Manage and report on KPI’s within the contract
Ensure effective communication with both internal and external customers.

The ideal candidate must have:

Experience in a Transport Environment
Understanding of financial costings
Customer service and facing experience
Compilation of reporting KPI’s Team management experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrable customer service skills
Clear commercial understanding
Appreciation of role of KPI’s
Good IT, MS Office Skills

The Norbert Dentressangle Group is a major player in Transport and Logistics in Europe. With 29,200 employees operating across 390 sites in 14 countries, the Norbert Dentressangle Group develops high value-added solutions for customers in its two core businesses.

Operations Supervisor - Norbert Dentressangle

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:59:00 GMT
An excellent opportunity has arisen at Norbert Dentressangle Transport Services for an Operations Supervisor to join our team in Cowley.

The successful candidate will Manage and co-ordinate all of outbound movements from the operation and dealing with all client queries.

Main accountabilities to include but not be limited to:

Manage the night activities of the contract ensuring all dedicated routes and vehicles deliveries are completed
Provide collection of returns as and when requested by the branches and monitor the returns to ensure no product falls outside of the time window
Ensure that where remedial action is required it is executed within the company effectively by handling discrepancies and ensuring corrective action is communicated with relevant parties
Feedback KPI’s to drivers, ensuring the continuous improvement of the service offered to the client
Carry out other appropriate duties as required as the above list is not exhaustive
Working hours are 4.00pm til 2.00am

The ideal candidate must have:

Experience in working within the Transport Industry
Customer service and customer facing experience
Compilation of reports for dispatch and utilisation
Team management experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good IT, MS Office Skills

The Norbert Dentressangle Group is a major player in Transport and Logistics in Europe. With 29,200 employees operating across 390 sites in 14 countries, the Norbert Dentressangle Group develops high value-added solutions for customers in its two core businesses.

Warehouse Analyst - Norbert Dentressangle

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:08:00 GMT
An excellent opportunity has arisen at Norbert Dentressangle for a Warehouse Analyst to join our solutions team in Northampton.

The successful candidate will be accountable for delivering best in class warehouse and logistics solutions within appropriate commercial parameters, on time, every time

Main accountabilities to include but not be limited to:

Analysing data provided by clients
Designing warehouse or logistics solutions for new business opportunities and internal projects
Project managing solutions, working with the analytical team, and other functional experts within the business, ensuring that the solution developed is right first time and delivered within short timeframes
Preparing for, and organising brainstorms with attendees from operations, solutions and other functions, enabling discussions on the opportunity to take place, and developing proposed solutions for detailed examination
Attending regular reviews with the analytical and finance teams to ensure the solution is developed correctly and within the timeframes
Providing input into final solution sign-off reviews
Contributing to Information Requests and Invitations to Tender, ensuring that the documents fully explain the solution
Working with Divisional Solutions team, gaining their input into solutions for key customers, and requesting information on existing customers and markets across Europe
Assisting in organising presentations to the customer
Attending site visits and requesting clarification questions for submission to the customer
Contributing to solution presentations

The ideal candidate must have:

Ability to manage multiple projects
Experience in Warehouse solution design / Project Management
Cast/Autocad Experience is essential
Strong attention to detail
Sound understanding of warehouse solutions
Competent user of MS Excel
Understanding of modelling tools and techniques
Excellent communication skills
Experienec in an operational role is desirable

The Norbert Dentressangle Group is a major player in Transport and Logistics in Europe. With 29,200 employees operating across 390 sites in 14 countries, the Norbert Dentressangle Group develops high value-added solutions for customers in its two core businesses.

Contract Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:10:00 GMT
An excellent opportunity has arisen at Norbert Dentressangle Transport Services for a Contract Manager to join our team in Darlington.

The successful candidate will manage the dedicated contract team in a safe, cost effective and efficient manner in order to meet business requirements and the needs of our customers and to optimise the performance of our people by managing, motivating and developing them in line with business objectives.

Main accountabilities to include but not be limited to:

Ensure the on-site performance is met in line with site and customer requirements
Maximise the potential of new and existing employees by ensuring their operational and psychological engagement into the business
Ensure a safe and legal environment that is conducive to high performance.
Activities are aligned to meet business needs and employees know what these are and their role in achieving them.
People can undertake their roles by having the required tools to do their role both in terms of facilities and personal skills and that these are reviewed for suitability regularly.
Liaise with the customer on a daily, weekly & monthly basis to ensure their requirements are constantly adhered to. Meet the basic contract conditions of our customers.
Lead the team in order to meet business objectives and to ensure that a culture of continuous improvement is established and the team strive for excellence.
Lead the site in line with Company Policy and Procedure liaising with HR where appropriate e.g. AMP, Disciplinary and Grievance etc.
Ensure a safe and legal environment that is conducive to high performance.
Ensure all health, safety Quality and Environmental (HSQE) standards are continuously met and improved

The ideal candidate must have:

Proven background in management of similar size operation
Visibly displays good interpersonal skills
Experience in warehouse and transport environment
Wide ranging communication techniques: written and oral, listening, influencing and positive body language
Taking responsibility and demonstrating commitment
Display respect and integrity
Analytical (structural & behavioural)
Experience of managing conflicting priorities in a fast moving environment and planning and organising skills
Confidence in utilising Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Experience of developing relationships with employee work group
Experience of improving employee engagement
Knowledge of Company systems, policies and procedures

The Norbert Dentressangle Group is a major player in Transport and Logistics in Europe. With 29,200 employees operating across 390 sites in 14 countries, the Norbert Dentressangle Group develops high value-added solutions for customers in its two core businesses.

Night Transport Operator

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:43:00 GMT
An excellent opportunity has arisen at Norbert Dentressangle Logistics UK for a Night Transport Operator to join our team in Easton, Grantham.

The successful candidate will manage on a day to day basis the efficient running of the Easton and other depots night transport operation and the maintaining of the departments SLA’s. You will be the central contact point for all of the BU’s weekend transport operations.

Main accountabilities to include but not be limited to:

All Transport department Health & Safety Requirements
Adhere to all relevant legal requirements as per Legislation.
Carry out any other related transport operational duties as per site requirements
Ensure the operational schedule is adhered to and be able to adjust to circumstances if required without failing any load.
All loads are delivered and collected as per traffic operational / customer requirements
To allocate / manifest loads to drivers and vehicles on the TMS
Rotating Shifts are 4 on 3 off - Mon to Thurs nights 18:00 - 06:00

The ideal candidate must have:

CPC (National & International)
LGV Class C E
Transport Operational and Supervisory Experience of both drivers and administration staff.
Experience of identifying and controlling suppliers and sub contractors, (cost control, rate negotiations, POD return procedures)
Customer service focus
Good IT & communication skills (Exel & Word a must)
Must be able to work as part of a team and lead the team when required
Calm under pressure / confident in own abilities
Transport Planning experience

The Norbert Dentressangle Group is a major player in Transport and Logistics in Europe. With 29,200 employees operating across 390 sites in 14 countries, the Norbert Dentressangle Group develops high value-added solutions for customers in its two core businesses.

Assistant Buyer

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:38:00 GMT
Assistant Buyer – Soft Furnishings & Kitchen Homeware �25,000-�30,000 + Benefits Liverpool Role Profile Our Client, who is a leader in the distribution of a wide variety of retail products, is looking to recruit a highly driven and enthusiastic Assistant Buyer to be based at their offices in the North West. Reporting into the Senior Buyer, you will be in charge of the management and development of specified product categories(NPD) and suppliers to meet internal and external customer demands. You will also be required to carry out negotiations and product development/support within your own category/objectives. Your main responsibilities will include: • Negotiation of terms and pricing with nominated and new suppliers • Building and development of professional and meaningful relationships both internally with colleagues and externally with customers • Production and maintenance of reports with the ultimate aim of organising professional supplier review meetings. • Being aware of the department’s and Operating Company’s purchasing strategy Skills & Experience You will be an ambitious Assistant buyer. You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills and you will be competent in the selection / de-selection of suppliers. You will be able to demonstrate/apply the understanding of the end to end supply chain in the Operating Company and you will have experience of purchasing within soft furnishings or Kitchen home ware products. CIPS qualification would be advantageous, whilst your supplier management, energy, attention to detail and problem-solving skills are of the utmost importance. Client information Our Client is a leader in the distribution of wide variety of retail products, based in the North West. Remuneration �25,000 to �30,000 + Benefits Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit[link removed]

Interim Warehouse Improvement Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:20:00 GMT
Warehouse Improvement Manager - Interim Colchester Circa �40,000 Role Profile Our client, who is a leading logistics provider, is looking to recruit an Interim Warehouse Improvement Manager to join their business on an initial 3 month contract with the possibility of the role going permanent thereafter. Due to growth within the business and outdated processes & procedures they are looking for an experienced warehouse professional to undertake a review of all aspects involving the warehouse operation with a view to implementing a process of change. Skills and Experiences With a solid warehouse management/improvement background, candidates will have previous experience of managing warehouse improvement projects. With a good understanding of warehouse management systems and quality management systems candidates must possess the ability to take a strategic approach to the project and have the ability to positively influence the workforce to embrace change. Our Client Our client is a leading logistics provider. Remuneration circa �40,000 Cast UK who is a leading independent consultancy business, which specialises in Management and Executive Procurement, Supply Chain, & Logistics recruitment, is advertising this vacancy. For more information on Cast UK, please visit our website at[link removed]

Logistics Programme Manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:53:00 GMT
Logistics Programme Manager Lancashire �35,000 - �40,000 + Benefits Role Profile Our client, who is a leading Global manufacturing and logistics business, has an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Programme Manager for their operation in Lancashire. Reporting into the European Head of Logistics, you will work with colleagues across the global network on Logistic/Transport projects, new implementations and strategy. The first major project in the role will be to help manage the introduction of a new Transport Management System (TMS) across the UK. This will be followed by supporting the role-out of the TMS within EMEA operations. Further responsibilities in the role will include: • Providing support for the Logistics & Supply Chain operations • Providing Logistics solutions across European operations • Maintain and update business cases and control logs for all projects Skills and Experiences My client is very clear that they are looking for candidates who possess strong analytical skills and have a strong understanding of the transport and logistics industry. This is not an operational role. Strong project management skills and experience of implementing Transport Management Systems would provide a distinct advantage. It is essential that candidates have the ability to work independently and have the flexibility to spend several days a month/quarter in Europe. Our Client Our client is a leading global manufacturing and logistics business. Remuneration �35,000 - �40,000 + Benefits Cast UK who is a leading independent consultancy business, which specialises in Management and Executive Procurement, Supply Chain, & Logistics recruitment, is advertising this vacancy. For more information on Cast UK, please visit our website at[link removed]

Supply Chain Manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:09:00 GMT
Suply Chain Manager �55,000 to �60,000 + pension + healthcare + performance related bonus Role Profile Our client, a leading non food FMCG supplier is looking for an experienced supply chain professional to lead and develop the Manufacturing and Commercial Planning team. Principal accountabilities will include: • Proactively driving and supporting change within your own and the wider commercial team, identifying areas and opportunities for continuous improvement • Integration of the Customer Care and Commercial Planning functions to deliver a cohesive, efficient, demand management process. • Establishing SMART performance measures and targets for the team that will directly support delivery of the UK business objectives. • Leading and identifying business projects, ensuring your team is represented in wider UK initiatives, as and when appropriate. • To understand the UK business integration process, ensuring that the team plays an active and effective role within it. Skills & Experience You are an experienced Supply Chain professional operating at a management level within a medium/large FMCG or Healthcare company, with responsibilities for a cross functional team of more than 12 people. You will have a proven ability in the following areas: • Improving forecast accuracy, reducing inventory and improving customer service. • Outstanding leadership skills demonstrated by previous success and high performance of previously managed teams along with the ability to deliver a functional vision that supports the business unit strategy. • Challenging the norm with the ability to interact at all levels • Experience in Commercial Planning is essential; Customer Service experience would be an advantage. • SAP experience is desirable. Client information My client is a Leading global chemicals manufacturing business based in Slough Remuneration �55,000 to �60,000 + pension + healthcare + performance related bonus. Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit[link removed]

Supply Chain Planner

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:16:00 GMT
Supply Chain Planner �20,000 – �25,000 + benefits. Role Profile Our client is a global manufacturing business with a large presence in Preston. Due to continued expansion in the supply chain division they are now looking to appoint an experienced Supply Planner in the UK planning team. The organisation has recently implemented a new materials management system and as such are seeking someone with a strong MRP systems experience who could assist with promoting best practice and ensure maximum efficiencies are being achieved. As the Supply Chain Planner you will be responsible for generating the oversees factory production schedules, ensuring the customer meets their OTIF targets whilst minimising stock holdings where possible. In addition you will analyse and resolve supply chain issues as and when they arise. You will be confident in you approach and want challenge existing planning methods and assist in driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role will present the perfect opportunity to demonstrate your supply chain development capability with a view to progressing further within the business. Skills & Experience Ideally an existing Supply Chain Planner / Stock Controller / Materials Scheduler from within a manufacturing planning environment you will have the following skills: An excellent track record in a planning and stock control environment, experience of planning / stock control within a plant or manufacturing environment, possess strong analytical skills and be a logical thinker, have the ability to communicate across all levels, be hungry and a motivated self-starter and hold strong MRP systems and Excel skills. Ideally of graduate calibre, you need to be highly motivated with a keen eye to implement change, preferably ready for a challenge to improve and help further the company’s progression with current systems and enhance future developments. Client information Our client is a global manufacturing business with a large presence in the Preston. Remuneration �20,000 – �25,000 + benefits. Cast UK, a leading independent consultancy business, specialising in Management and Executive Procurement, Supply Chain, & Logistics recruitment, is advertising this vacancy. For more information on Cast UK, please visit our website at[link removed]

Supply Chain Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:03:00 GMT
Role Profile Our client, who is a leading FMCG business, is looking to appoint a Supply Chain & Forecasting Analyst to join their team in St Ives. The duties of the role are as follows: • Responsible for the smooth running and constant improvement of the supply chain for the different areas of the company, in order to deliver the best service level to clients, best cost and optimum stock levels, from planning customer demand to the consumer, while integrating risks and commercial and industrial stakes. • Drive forecast accuracy across the business by working with the commercial functions identifying potential problems and minimising the risk whilst continually seeking ways to improve relationships with the customer base. • Ensure the efficient operation of the distribution network and that the distributor operates within the requirements specified in the contract. • Ensure that all labeling and re-packing requirements are communicated to, understood and implemented by third party distributor. • Maintain product database, stock reconciliations, forecasts, customer’s orders and EDI database. Key user: Futurmaster • Customer service level, forecast accuracy, product wastage, inventory levels & logistics costs. • Manage a team of supply chain professionals develop and nurture talent and performance manage underperforming staff. • Work with a wide range of internal and external customers to represent the interests of the supply chain and broader business and therefore maximise sales opportunities. Skills / Key Competencies • Supply Chain management experience • Experience working in an FMCG environment • Knowledge of S&OP processes and long range forecasting • Knowledge of forecasting tools, warehouse management systems, transport tools and reporting software • Previous Futurmaster experience would be an advantage • Advanced Excel skills would be advantageous • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Good working knowledge of French desirable but not essential Personality • A hands-on attitude and ‘no problem’ approach • Man management skills desirable • Desire and ability to take responsibility • Creative thinker and analytical ability • Approachable, enthusiastic, likeable, team player Client information Our client is a leading FMCG business. Remuneration �30,000 - �40,000 + pension + healthcare + benefits

Interim Junior Contract Buyer

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:56:00 GMT
Interim Junior-Contracts Buyer Glasgow �20,000 - �25,000 depending on experience Role Profile Our client is one of the leading construction solutions provider in the UK. Currently seeking an immediately available experienced Junior Contracts buyer to join their successful supply chain team. Your responsibilities will include: ensuring materials are purchased and delivered in a timely and cost effective manner, planning for current and future requirements, developing a structured second source of supply for all materials, controlling supplier negotiations and arrange contracts with all suppliers. Skills & Experience You will have a proven track record within a similar role from an engineering or construction background along with knowledge of international sourcing within this sector. Also good contract experience. Highly organised with the ability to effectively manage your own workload, you will also be a confident negotiator. Client information Our client is one of the leading construction solution providers in the UK. Remuneration �20,000 - �25,000 depending on experience Cast UK, a leading independent consultancy business, specialising in Management and Executive Procurement, Supply Chain, & Logistics recruitment, is advertising this vacancy. For more information on Cast UK, please visit our website at[link removed]

Offerings Manager - Award Winning Firm

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:06:00 GMT
Based from Central London, you will report directly into the Managing Partner. As my client continues to grow, and as they explore new business opportunities across a number of fields within each of their core practice areas, capturing their knowledge in a way which supports sales and marketing will be of paramount importance and key to this will be the role of the Offerings Manager. The role provides considerable challenge, variety, the opportunity to learn within a diverse set of businesses and development in a client-facing environment. This is a very autonomous role, allowing the successful Offerings Manager to work both from home, as well as from either of my clients London based offices, as they choose. Working with and across each business unit, the role will require you to have regular face-to-face meetings, conference calls and video calls with the respective Managers and Partners in the business, facilitating discussion, questioning effectively and developing action plans for each of the offerings - this can range from internal awareness, to a full communications plan with identified targets and appropriate sales and marketing activities. The scope of this role is huge and is a fabulous opportunity for someone looking to shape their own role and grow it by taking on increasing responsibilities, including in marketing and business development. The successful candidate will: - Proven academics including a bachelors degree from a leading UK or international university - Good project and people management skills - Previous experience working for a management consultancy in either a delivery or similar offerings role would be very desirable - A background or knowledge of marketing and business development is also very desirable - Strong organisational, communications, analytical and problem solving skills - Dedicated, professional and able to influence at Partner and CxO level For more information please contact David Smith at[email removed]

Marketing & Offerings Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:44:00 GMT
Based from Central London, you will report directly into the Managing Partner. As my client continues to grow, and as they explore new business opportunities across a number of fields within each of their core practice areas, capturing their knowledge in a way which supports sales and marketing will be of paramount importance and key to this will be the role of the Offerings Manager. The role provides considerable challenge, variety, the opportunity to learn within a diverse set of businesses and development in a client-facing environment. This is a very autonomous role, allowing the successful Offerings Manager to work both from home, as well as from either of my clients London based offices, as they choose. Working with and across each business unit, the role will require you to have regular face-to-face meetings, conference calls and video calls with the respective Managers and Partners in the business, facilitating discussion, questioning effectively and developing action plans for each of the offerings - this can range from internal awareness, to a full communications plan with identified targets and appropriate sales and marketing activities. The scope of this role is huge and is a fabulous opportunity for someone looking to shape their own role and grow it by taking on increasing responsibilities, including in marketing and business development. The successful candidate will: - Proven academics including a bachelors degree from a leading UK or international university - Good project and people management skills - Previous experience working for a management consultancy in either a delivery or similar offerings role would be very desirable - A background or knowledge of marketing and business development is also very desirable - Strong organisational, communications, analytical and problem solving skills - Dedicated, professional and able to influence at Partner and CxO level For more information please contact David Smith at[email removed]

PLANNER / DEMAND / FORECASTING

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:16:00 GMT
Demand Planner / Forecaster / Planning We are recruiting for an experienced Planner to join a successful organisation based in Woking, Surrey. The Planner will be responsible for providing accurate sales forecasts ensuring that agreed service levels can be met. Experience/skills required: 1. Experience working in a planning, forecasting, or supply chain co-ordination role. 2. Experience working in a manufacturing or retail environment. 3. S&OP and supply chain improvements experience. 4. High analytical and numerical skills. 5. Influencing and persuasive. 6. Ability to challenge factually. 7. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work to deadlines. 8. Problem solver with a supply/customer service approach. 9. Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Excel. Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for managing S&OP processes as well as data. 2. Ensure targeted results are met internally and with supplying factories. 3. Support Customer Services with logistic related issues. 4. Monitor and control stock levels of products. 5. Review slow moving and obsolete products. 6. Ensure any supply issues are identified and communicated effectively. 7. Manage stocks provided by third party supplies. 8. Maintain the Master Data for product ranges. 9. Participate in logistic projects/developments in the UK and Europe as required. Salary: �20,000 to �24,000 plus benefits package SEND YOUR CV to Nick Bamford by emailing[email removed] or call 0208 255 2044 for full details on this vacancy.

BUYER - ENGINEERING / MRP

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:17:00 GMT
THIS IS A 6 MONTH CONTRACT. IMMEDIATE STARTER REQUIRED. If you are an experienced Buyer, highly proficient with MRP systems, with a solid Manufacturing or Engineering background then this could be the opportunity for you! The Buyer will be working on various projects which have undergone R&D and are now ready for production. These projects are now at a ready state and will be produced at a low to mid volume. Essential Skills/Experience: 1. Solid experience working in a Buyer or Senior Buyer role 2. You must have a Manufacturing or Engineering background 3. Highly proficient with MRP systems 4. Purchasing low to mid volume 5. Experience purchasing OEM's 6. Experience using Kanban and JIT 7. Experience dealing with metrics, i.e. KPI's, on time deliveries, supplier performance etc. 8. Good numeracy and communication skills. Commodities: Composite parts, pipes, electrical components, metals, ship side stock Salary: Salary up to �35,000 plus benefits SEND YOUR CV to Nick Bamford by emailing[email removed] quoting reference VR/1239 or call our offices on 0208 255 2044.

PLANNER : LOGISTICS : SUPPLY CHAIN

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:17:00 GMT
We are recruiting for a PLANNER to join a leading manufacturer based in Suffolk. Essential Requirements include: 1. Previous experience working in a logistics, supply chain, or planning environment 2. Previous experience using SAP systems 3. BSc or equivalent in Business Management (analytical), mathematics or related Responsibilities include: 1. Manage relationships with the sales offices, regions, and factories 2. Plan delivery schedules and confirm product availability 3. Monitor forecasting accuracy and advise when adjustments need to be made 4. Manages inventory levels over the supply chain 5. Optimise availability of products 6. Minimise integral inventories and supply chain costs 7. Monitor and establish plans to reduce slow moving and obsolete stocks 8. Plans products in line with long term SIOP plan and factory capacities 9. Work with factory to maximise efficiencies and outputs 10. Maintain correct master data in SAP systems 11. Availability lies below targeted levels 12. Inventories deviate from planned levels 13. Ensure correct follow up and review depending on situation 14. Create plans to achieve project objectives and timelines 15. Minimise phase out costs Package: Basic salary paying �26,000 to �30,000 plus benefits SEND YOUR CV to Nick Bamford by emailing[email removed] quoting reference VR/1226 or call 0208 255 2044 for full details.

PRODUCTION ADMINISTRATOR / PLANNER

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:19:00 GMT
Planner / Production Administrator We have a requirement for an experienced Planner to join a successful manufacturer based in Hertford - Hertfordshire. This will initially be a temp to perm contract. Planners must have ADVANCED EXCEL skills. Essential Skills / Experience: 1. Experience working in a Planner or Supply Chain Co-ordinating role. 2. Must have ADVANCED EXCEL and MS WORD skills (ESSENTIAL). 3. Excellent administration skills. 4. Highly organised, data management, attention to detail, and accuracy. 5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including report writing. 6. Must be able to multi-task and problem solve. 7. Able to work both on own and as part of a team. 8. Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred. 9. Experience using MRP systems. 10. ISO Auditor qualified (preferred). 11. Good level of education. Responsibilities: 1. To support Production Manager in report writing and progress chasing. 2. Job planner and key contact for subcontractors and kitters. 3. Document controller for production. 4. Support for sales administration and purchasing as and when required. 5. Involvement with new product introductions and resolving component/end product issues. 6. Key user of ERP system. 7. Administration. Salary paying �18,000 to �21,000 depending on experience. SEND YOUR CV to Marc Gibbs by emailing[email removed] quoting reference VR/1247.

SENIOR BUYER : COMMODITY SPECIALIST : STRATEGIC

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:21:00 GMT
We are recruiting for an analytical and strategic Senior Buyer or Commodity Specialist to join a successful manufacturer in Luton / Bedfordshire. For this role you MUST be ambitious with the desire to succeed, develop, and grow within the role. Required Skills: 1. CIPS/Degree preferred 2. Experience working in a Purchasing Analyst or Senior Buyer role 3. Experience purchasing on a strategic level (essential) 4. Excellent data gathering skills, analysis, summarisation, and presentation skills 5. Manufacturing experience - ideally engineering, mechanical, automotive etc 6. Materials management background 7. Experience using JDE or MRP systems 8. Good strong negotiator 9. Good communication skills 10. Good numeracy skills Job Responsibilities: 1. Drafting and updating departmental / group procedures, adopting a flexible, continuous improvement approach at all times. 2. Providing senior management with timely and accurate data analysis, summarisation and presentation on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis. 3. Assisting in the maintenance of a minimal selection of suppliers to adopt a true “partnership sourcing” approach to minimise cost and increase profit throughout the supply chain. 4. Monitoring and reporting supplier performance to compliment operational objectives on cost, quality, delivery and inventory. 5. Liaising with Corporate supply chain to ensure that site scorecard metrics are reported in a timely manner. Representing the site at sourcing council calls/meetings as appropriate. 6. Undertaking costing work in a timely manner with Sales, Engineering and Programme Management to ensure that the business remains competitive in the marketplace. Includes participation in the annual Price Book review and validating costs on new programmes. 7. Ensuring that new parts have all necessary supplier, commodity and cost data set up on JDE to allow the Buyers to procure seamlessly as soon as demand hits them. 8. Taking appropriate action across the business to ensure that professional Purchasing ethics and practices are being maintained and that business objectives are not being compromised SEND YOUR CV to Marc Gibbs by emailing:[email removed] quoting reference VR/1200 or call 0208 255 2044 for full details.

SENIOR STRATEGIC BUYER

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:57:00 GMT
Senior Strategic Buyer We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Strategic Buyer to join a successful electronics manufacturing company based in Stansted, Essex. Essential Skills: 1. Experience working in a Senior Buyer or Purchasing role 2. Experience of strategic purchasing 3. Experience working in a manufacturing environment - ideally electronics 4. Understanding of technical drawings 5. Strong persuasive and negotiation skills 6. Abiliy to prioritise and action urgently critical issues 7. Accute understanding of internal and external customer expectations 7. Strong communicator and analytical 8. Ability to effectively manage the supplier relationship 9. Strong organisation skills, with a meticulous eye for detail 10. Strong problem solving skills 11. Degree and/or CIPS calibre preferred 12. Strong Microsoft skills 13. Knowledge of SAGE highly desirable Responsibilities: This requirement is for a Senior Strategic Buyer with hands on purchasing experience. You must be able to work autonomously, with strong negotiating and persuasion skills. A dedicated individual who has the skill to improve overall product ability and stock rotation. The Senior Strategic Buyer willl have the ability to improve processes and build scalability; work effectively with all divisions and develop a strong professional purchasing reputation. This will require you too be strategic and analytical, with an eye for detail using planning tools effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to work in a fun and fast paced environment. SEND YOUR CV to Marc Gibbs by emailing[email removed] quoting reference VR/1256 or call 020 8255 2044

BUYER - CONTRACT LAW

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:57:00 GMT
BUYER We are recruiting for an experienced Buyer with extensive contract negotiation skills and a strong understanding of benchmarking. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business located in Norfolk. Essential Skills/Experience: 1. Solid purchasing experience - working ideally at Senior Buyer or Buyer level 2. Excellent communication and organisation skills 3. Knowedge of MS Office and MRP systems 4. Proven success in contract negotiations and understanding of benchmarking 5. Team player capable of making well considered decisions in a busy environment 6. Good knowlegde of engineering practices and quality standards 7. CIPS qualified preferred Responsibilities: 1. Negotiate supply contracts and draw up working agreements 2. Carry out sourcing activity in low cost countries to identify suppliers of low cost materials/components 3. Benchmark existing and potential suppliers 4. Carry out value engineering exercises 5. Participate in cross functional new product development teams Package: Salary �30,000 - �35,000 plus fantastic benefits package SEND YOUR CV to Nick Bamford by emailing[email removed] quoting reference VR/1252 or call our offices 0208 255 2044 for a confidential discussion regarding your next career move.

PRODUCTION / MATERIALS PLANNER

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:58:00 GMT
Materials Planner We are recruiting for an experienced Materials Planner to join a successful manufacturer based in Crowhurst, East Sussex. The Planner will be responsible for loading production areas with shop orders and expediting these orders to optimise billings and achieve delivery on time and minimising past dues. Responsibilities will include:- 1. Forecast delivery when customer requirements are shorter than standard lead time. 2. Progress shop orders to meet delivery promises. 3. Determine the allocation of stock orders. 4. Manipulate the production plan in accordance with company procedures. 5. Update MRP system to improve sales deliveries and lead times. 6. Control and action the handling of customer returns. 7. To project manage key production orders through all production stages to completion. Essential Experience/Skills: 1. Experience working in a production planning / materials planning role. 2. Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment. 3. Experience using MRP systems. 4. Strong computer literacy skills. 5. Strong literacy and numeracy skills. 6. Ability to think creatively and logically, and be able to work in detail without supervision. Salary: �19,000 to �24,000 - plus benefits package SEND YOUR CV to Marc Gibbs by emailing[email removed] quoting reference VR/1245 or call 020 8255 2044

PURCHASING ADMINISTRATOR / BUYERS ADMINISTRATOR

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:37:00 GMT
Purchasing Administrator / Buyers Assistant This is an urgent requirement for a Purchasing Administrator or Buyers Assistant to start work immediately. Initially this contract will be for 2 months, to be based at the company's head office near Harlow, Essex. The Purchasing Administrator will assist the Buyer manage suppliers to meet financial objectives of the company and it's customers. Responsibilities will include:- 1. Weekly and monthly reports 2. Payments 3. Debit notes 4. Raise purchase orders 5. Maintain the database 6. Liaise with suppliers and various internal departments 7. Product set up and transfer 8. Data cleansing 9. Paperwork for returning stock YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS: 1. Available to start work immediately 2. Some experience working in a purchasing or buying environment 3. Strong administration and organisation skills (essential) 4. Experience working in either a distribution or retail environment 5. Good telephone manner and strong communicator 6. Good level of education 7. Enthusiastic and keen to learn APPLY BY SENDING YOUR CV to Marc Gibbs by emailing[email removed] quoting reference VR/1257 or call 0208 255 2044.

STRATEGIC PURCHASING MANAGER

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:48:00 GMT
Strategic Purchasing Manager: We are recruiting for an experienced Strategic Purchasing Manager to join a successful business based in Baldock, Hertfordshire. The Purhasing Manager will be responsible for managing and implementing purchasing activities across Europe for all finished goods, products and services focussing on improvements to drive efficiency, reduce cost and improve service levels to customers. Essential Skills/Experience: 1. Experience working in a purchasing management, commodity management, or senior purchasing role 2. Experience purchasing finished goods - i.e. distribution related environment 3. Proven negotiation skills 4. Strong communication and analytical skills 5. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team 6. Knowledge and effective use of modern computer software 7. Languages highly desirable Job Responsibilities: 1. Selecting sources of supply and negotiating agreements in line with purchasing procedures 2. Establish/maintain effective relationships with suppliers 3. Manage all new and existing supplier credit accounts in line with strategic purchasing 4. Manage and maintain the achievement of cost effective supply for purchased products 5. Ensure terms & conditions of purchase apply above all others 6. Identify areas of improvement 7. Provide information and statistics with regard to purchasing activities 8. Maintain an effective and harmonious working relationship with all inter-company customers/suppliers 9. Maintain a list of approved suppliers in accordance with company procedures Salary �35,000 - �40,000 PLUS 25 days holiday, pension etc SEND YOUR CV to Nick Bamford by emailing[email removed] quoting reference VR/1250 or call 020 8255 2044.

PURCHASING ADMINISTRATOR / PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:51:00 GMT
Purchasing Administrator We are recruiting for an experienced Purchasing Administrator or Purchasing Assistant to join a successful organisation based in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. This vacancy would suit a confident, hard working individual seeking to commence a career in puchasing, wrking within a project based team of committed people supporting a busy and fast moving production environment. The role incorporates a wide range of purchasing and administrative tasks in respect of parts and services, including obtaining and evaluating quotations, placing and expediting purchase orders, compiling document packs, maintaining databases and purchasing performance metrics. There will be regular contact with suppliers and other internal customers, so good communication skills and a willingness to flex to support the team is essential. Successful applicants will be provided with the necessary training and guidance through mentoring and on the job training. Essential Skills: 1. Some experience working in a purchasing, buying or supply chain environment 2. Strong organisation and administration skills 3. Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred 4. Good numeracy and literacy skills 5. Ability to work in fast moving, tight deadline, busy environment Salary c.�18,000 plus benefits SEND YOUR CV to Marc Gibbs by emailing[email removed] quoting reference VR/1254 or call 0208 255 2044 for full details.

BUYER - MRP

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:00 GMT
MRP Buyer We are recruiting for an experienced Buyer or Senior Buyer to join a successful manufacturer located in Esher, Surrey. This is a permanent role for a systems literate Buyer (particularly with MRP systems). Requirements: 1. Sound experience working in a Buyer or Senior Buyer role. 2. Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering or electro mechanical environment. 3. Must be MRP literate, and ability to utilise manufacturing systems on a daily basis 4. Strong purchasing, cost down, and stock reduction skills. 5. Ability to buy and expedite engineered parts cometently. 6. Must be able to action MRP report daily. 7. Organised and methodical to ensure on time delivery, delivery to cost, and delivery to the right quality. 8. Able to work under pressure and independently. 9. Able to develop relationships with suppliers and internal customers. 10. Good negotiation and communication skills. 11. Team player with leadership qualities. Responsibilities: 1. Assist with the creation and implementation of purchasing strategy. 2. Support departments in the introduction of new products. 3. Working with suppliers for pre production and production requirements. 4. Achieving on time delivery for the project builds and best value solutions. 5. Monthly reporting of the team highlighting successes and areas for improvement. 6. Provide delivery plans and recovery plans where appropriate to the production team. 7. Run small projects within the department to improve the system and processes of the company. Paying c.�27,000 plus benefits package SEND YOUR CV to Marc Gibbs by emailing[email removed] quoting reference VR/1246.

PURCHASING ADMINISTRATOR / BUYERS ADMINISTRATOR

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:55:00 GMT
Purchasing Administrator / Buyers Assistant This is an urgent requirement for a Purchasing Administrator or Buyers Assistant to start work immediately. Initially this contract will be for 2 months, to be based at the company's head office near Harlow, Essex. The Purchasing Administrator will assist the Buyer manage suppliers to meet financial objectives of the company and it's customers. Responsibilities will include:- 1. Weekly and monthly reports 2. Payments 3. Debit notes 4. Raise purchase orders 5. Maintain the database 6. Liaise with suppliers and various internal departments 7. Product set up and transfer 8. Data cleansing 9. Paperwork for returning stock YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS: 1. Available to start work immediately 2. Some experience working in a purchasing or buying environment 3. Strong administration and organisation skills (essential) 4. Experience working in either a distribution or retail environment 5. Good telephone manner and strong communicator 6. Good level of education 7. Enthusiastic and keen to learn APPLY BY SENDING YOUR CV to Marc Gibbs by emailing[email removed] quoting reference VR/1257 or call 0208 255 2044.

SENIOR STRATEGIC BUYER

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:06:00 GMT
Senior Strategic Buyer We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Strategic Buyer to join a successful electronics manufacturing company based in Stansted, Essex. Essential Skills: 1. Experience working in a Senior Buyer or Purchasing role 2. Experience of strategic purchasing 3. Experience working in a manufacturing environment - ideally electronics 4. Understanding of technical drawings 5. Strong persuasive and negotiation skills 6. Abiliy to prioritise and action urgently critical issues 7. Accute understanding of internal and external customer expectations 7. Strong communicator and analytical 8. Ability to effectively manage the supplier relationship 9. Strong organisation skills, with a meticulous eye for detail 10. Strong problem solving skills 11. Degree and/or CIPS calibre preferred 12. Strong Microsoft skills 13. Knowledge of SAGE highly desirable Responsibilities: This requirement is for a Senior Strategic Buyer with hands on purchasing experience. You must be able to work autonomously, with strong negotiating and persuasion skills. A dedicated individual who has the skill to improve overall product ability and stock rotation. The Senior Strategic Buyer willl have the ability to improve processes and build scalability; work effectively with all divisions and develop a strong professional purchasing reputation. This will require you too be strategic and analytical, with an eye for detail using planning tools effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to work in a fun and fast paced environment. SEND YOUR CV to Marc Gibbs by emailing[email removed] quoting reference VR/1256 or call 020 8255 2044

Senior Buyer - Ann Summers - to �75k

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:06:00 GMT

SENIOR BUYER roles (x2)

South LONDON

£65,000 - £75,000 + car allowance + benefits

Senior Buyer - Lingerie & Apparel
Senior Buyer - Lifestyle Products

This is a fabulous opportunity to join this highly recognised retailing business as it embarks on a new five year strategy and growth plan. Ann Summers has already very successful high street retail and party plan channels and is further developing its growing online business; this is an exciting place to be in this challenging economic climate.

With a strong financial position, a focus on the customer at the heart of their strategy, investment in stores and the development of their online capability - the business is well placed to continue with the journey of success that it has embarked upon.

They currently seek to recruit experienced commercial and creative Buyers to join the organisation and ensure that customer expectations are met:

The Role

Reporting to the Buying Director the role will develop the category strategy to deliver the sales, margin and product ranges; identifying new product and commercial opportunities as well as negotiating with suppliers

Developing an innovative product range that delivers both a unique point of difference and to customer expectations and desires; and therefore ensures a market leading reputation and a continually performing category

Working effectively with peers in the senior management team and collaborating internally whilst leading a team to deliver exceptional performance.

The Candidate

A substantial buying / category management background working within a fast-paced retail environment. You will bring both strong processes and commercial creativity, you should be comfortable with developing and sourcing ranges, supplier negotiations and supplier relationship management

Previous man management experience is essential; you will be responsible for developing capability, talent and performance through strong leadership and direction as well as bring a collaborative style, comfortable working across the business

Commercially aware, you will be energetic, driven, ambitious and restless - constantly needing to make a difference. Well educated, you should be analytical, numerical, bring strong written and oral communication skills, as well as being highly organised and a team player

Food Service and Retail Buyers - Compass Group

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:11:00 GMT

Food Service and Retail Buyers
Excellent salaries based on value and experience
Uxbridge, London

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Buyers to join our team. To purchase retail and food service products and/or services, negotiate great commercials, robust terms and conditions. Develop and implement market leading category strategies which enable our operational colleagues to innovate, win and retain great business. Our Commercial division, including our Buying teams, are on an exciting journey to deliver an excellent service for our operations through building long term relationships with both our suppliers and our internal clients.

Key Duties
Ensures the safe and ethical sourcing of great products and services
To understand and promote the safe, ethical, environmental and local credentials of category, products and/or services
Out perform, year-on-year, against cost base reduction, sales and margin targets
Manage the impacts of inflation to agreed targets
Supplier development, selection, and rationalisation
Day to day supplier management based on category management principles
Rationalise product range and recommend new lines and innovation to the retail stores and food service outlets
Work with stakeholders to improve compliance to purchasing solutions
Develop annual category sales plans with ambition and vision based on consumer invites
Source products and services that enable efficiencies
Identify and address categories where existing policies are unnecessarily inflating above unit costs
Identify and address unproductive activities and process inefficiencies
Development of concession models
The Person
Ambitious high performer with excess enthusiasm , energy and resilience
Highly commercial, strong negotiator, exceptional communicator and influencer at all levels
Strong retail buying knowledge and or food service buying knowledge
Understands the principles of category management
Category management knowledge
Prior experience of change programmes to deliver supply chain benefits
Concession knowledge
University Graduate would be an advantage
Previous experience in a large company with a diverse customer base and wide service offering
Convenience store experience
Category knowledge and experience
The Company

Our Company vision is Great People, Great Service, Great Results and we believe your contribution is crucial to the success of the business. To achieve our vision we live by the values of Integrity, Team work, Passion, Can-Do and Responsibility.

The Benefits

Compass Group UK & Ireland offers excellent career and development opportunities, as an organisation that's proud of its great people, we believe in the opportunity to recognise and share success, that's why we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance, sick pay, and company discounts. And because life isn't only about work, we offer a good annual leave entitlement too.

Apply

Please email your CV to Sally Marks by clicking on the 'apply now' or 'email direct' button.

Purchasing Manager - �30-�35k + Car + Bonus

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:42:00 GMT
Purchasing Manager 30 – 35 K + Car + Bonus

Sutton

Applicants must have experience in buying commodities/indirect buying and show evidence of savings and sourcing skills. A degree and MCIPS qualification are preferred.

£30,000 - £33,000 basic + 15 % bonus + a competitive benefits package

, Pension, Career development

Please apply online to[email removed] for initial CV screening

Roles and responsibilities:
1. To develop Purchasing strategies for your category area with a spend of approximately 50 million covering a wide array of categories, including Commercial Fleet, Property, Operations, IT, Risk, and HR. ( experience in all these is not essential)
? communicate and seek agreement from your internal customers on the strategy;
? modify any Purchasing strategy in line with internal customer feedback;
? implement the agreed Purchasing strategy;
? instigate strategy review meetings with internal customers and Director of Finance.
2. To ensure a robust Management approach is applied to your specific category group:
? communicate this approach to your internal customers;
? build and document product and market knowledge;
? review and update this market knowledge with your internal customers;
? qualify and select appropriate suppliers in co operation with your internal customers;
? negotiate and conclude robust contractual agreements with category suppliers;
? ensure contracts are logged on the contract database and stored securely for easy retrieval;
? Manage the acceptance of organisational wide agreements in your category area.
? To build a network within your category:
? identify key users within departments;
? identify and nurture relationships with other purchasing professionals within your category;
? benchmark activities within your category;
? identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities both internally and externally.
3. To identify and report on all Value For Money activities.
4. To actively participate in cross-organisational agreements:
? attend consortium meetings;
? compile data to assist in cross party projects
? lead / participate in joint negotiations
? build a network of contacts within your category area;
? maximise the adoption of these agreements.
5. To manage direct reports:
? conduct appraisals;
? agree development plans;
? ensure training is completed;
? act as a mentor, providing guidance and support when required.
6. Any other duties that may be required from time to time commensurate with the grade of the job.

Selection criteria
? Degree education.
? CIPS qualified.
? Minimum of 3 years experience in the relevant or closely associated category.
? Minimum of 2 years line management experience.
? Capable of developing strategic plans for the category and evidence of successfully executing those plans.
? Able to demonstrate driving value for money/savings in the category.
? Able to demonstrate continuous improvement initiatives with category specific suppliers and internal customers.
? Ability to negotiate complex arrangements with suppliers.
? Able to construct and negotiate on contractual terms.
? Good analytical skills
? Ability to influence at all levels within the organisation

Purchasing Manager �40-�45k + Car + Bonus

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:42:00 GMT
Purchasing Manager £40–£45k + Car + Bonus
Sutton

Applicants must have experience in buying commodities/indirect buying and show evidence of savings and sourcing skills. A degree and MCIPS qualification are preferred.

£40,000 - £43,000 basic + 15% bonus + a competitive benefits package, Pension, Career development

Please apply online for initial CV screening

Roles and responsibilities:
1. To develop Purchasing strategies for your category area with a spend of approximately 50 million a wide array of categories, including Commercial Fleet, Property, Operations, IT, Risk, and HR. (experience in all these is not essential)
o communicate and seek agreement from your internal customers on the strategy;
o modify any Purchasing strategy in line with internal customer feedback;
o implement the agreed Purchasing strategy;
o instigate strategy review meetings with internal customers and Director of Finance.

2. To ensure a robust Management approach is applied to your specific category group:
o communicate this approach to your internal customers;
o build and document product and market knowledge;
o review and update this market knowledge with your internal customers;
o qualify and select appropriate suppliers in co operation with your internal customers;
o negotiate and conclude robust contractual agreements with category suppliers;
o ensure contracts are logged on the contract database and stored securely for easy retrieval;
o Manage the acceptance of organisational wide agreements in your category area.
o To build a network within your category:
o identify key users within departments;
o identify and nurture relationships with other purchasing professionals within your category;
o benchmark activities within your category;
o identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities both internally and externally.

3. To identify and report on all Value For Money activities.

4. To actively participate in cross-organisational agreements:
o attend consortium meetings;
o compile data to assist in cross party projects
o lead / participate in joint negotiations
o build a network of contacts within your category area;
o maximise the adoption of these agreements.

5. To manage direct reports:
o conduct appraisals;
o agree development plans;
o ensure training is completed;
o act as a mentor, providing guidance and support when required.

6. Any other duties that may be required from time to time commensurate with the grade of the job.

Selection criteria
o Degree education.
o CIPS qualified.
o Minimum of 3 years experience in the relevant or closely associated category.
o Minimum of 2 years line management experience.
o Capable of developing strategic plans for the category and evidence of successfully executing those plans.
o Able to demonstrate driving value for money/savings in the category.
o Able to demonstrate continuous improvement initiatives with category specific suppliers and internal customers.
o Ability to negotiate complex arrangements with suppliers.
o Able to construct and negotiate on contractual terms.
o Good analytical skills
o Ability to influence at all levels within the organisation

** Head of Purchasing FTSE 100 c65 K + 15% Bonus + Car **

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:05:00 GMT
** Head of Purchasing FTSE 100 c65 K + 15% Bonus + Car ** Sutton 60 � 65 K plus 15% Bonus + Car + Pension + Healthcare Our client is a major pharmaceutical giant who research and produce medicines for severe illnesses and diseases such as HIV and Cancer, with a huge global presence. They are looking for a Head of Purchasing to join their Global Sourcing & Supplier Management function. There is a large opportunity to make a significant impact within procurement, as our client undertakes growth and change. You will be self motivated with excellent interpersonal skills; leading a team of 5 people and handling �130 million of spend per annum. Key skills will include stakeholder management, relationship building, value-add, cost reduction, Sourcing knowledge and experience with some project involvement. You will be project led with an understanding of STRATEGIC SOURCING and STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT. Reporting to the Associate Director of Sourcing and CFO, your accountabilities will be: � Oversees daily procurement activities and manages relationship of key strategic suppliers (indirect spend � professional services, and potentially marketing) in order to drive transparency and ensure cost effectiveness in business interactions. � Consistently seeks new areas of cost reduction and value enhancement. Measures & drives internal and supplier performance in respect of quality and costs to meet business productivity requirements. � Leads Strategic Sourcing Projects including: profiling a category, developing sourcing strategy, generating supplier portfolios, defining and collecting appropriate information, negotiating with and selecting a supplier, gaining business acceptance and implementation. � Has a good understanding of negotiating techniques and developing appropriate sourcing strategies to optimise value. � Ability to analyse purchasing requirements of assigned client group in order to identify savings opportunities and independently develops detailed and actionable recommendations and implementation plans. � Competent in the use of web-based procurement tools and reporting systems throughout the organisation. SAP an advantage but not essential. � Continuously educates, guides and trains internal customers regarding purchasing procedures, systems, preferred supplier sources and cost-effective procurement solutions. Obtains buy-in into these areas. Ideally, you will have procurement experience of a variety of Indirect spend areas, with a dynamic approach and hunger to progress your career within this major organisation. A degree and CIPS qualification is desired but not essential, but an understanding of "best value" sourcing decisions and purchasing processes is a must

Purchasing Manager 40 � 43 K + Car + Bonus

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:58:00 GMT
Purchasing Manager 40 � 45 K + Car + Bonus Sutton Applicants must have experience in buying commodities/indirect buying and show evidence of savings and sourcing skills. A degree and MCIPS qualification are preffered. �40,000 - �43,000 basic + 15 % bonus + a competitive benefits package , Pension, Career development Please apply online to[email removed] for initial CV screening Roles and responsibilities: 1. To develop Purchasing strategies for your category area with a spend of approxamitley 50 million: ? communicate and seek agreement from your internal customers on the strategy; ? modify any Purchasing strategy in line with internal customer feedback; ? implement the agreed Purchasing strategy; ? instigate strategy review meetings with internal customers and Director of Finance. 2. To ensure a robust Management approach is applied to your specific category group: ? communicate this approach to your internal customers; ? build and document product and market knowledge; ? review and update this market knowledge with your internal customers; ? qualify and select appropriate suppliers in co operation with your internal customers; ? negotiate and conclude robust contractual agreements with category suppliers; ? ensure contracts are logged on the contract database and stored securely for easy retrieval; ? Manage the acceptance of organisational wide agreements in your category area. ? To build a network within your category: ? identify key users within departments; ? identify and nurture relationships with other purchasing professionals within your category; ? benchmark activities within your category; ? identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities both internally and externally. 3. To identify and report on all Value For Money activities. 4. To actively participate in cross-organisational agreements: ? attend consortium meetings; ? compile data to assist in cross party projects ? lead / participate in joint negotiations ? build a network of contacts within your category area; ? maximise the adoption of these agreements. 5. To manage direct reports: ? conduct appraisals; ? agree development plans; ? ensure training is completed; ? act as a mentor, providing guidance and support when required. 6. Any other duties that may be required from time to time commensurate with the grade of the job. Selection criteria ? Degree education. ? CIPS qualified. ? Minimum of 3 years experience in the relevant or closely associated category. ? Minimum of 2 years line management experience. ? Capable of developing strategic plans for the category and evidence of successfully executing those plans. ? Able to demonstrate driving value for money/savings in the category. ? Able to demonstrate continuous improvement initiatives with category specific suppliers and internal customers.

**Category Manager 30 � 45 K + Bens World leading FSTE 100 Company**

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:41:00 GMT
**Category Manager 30 � 45 K + Bens World leading FSTE 100 Company** South London A prestigious blue chip company has an opening for a CM to join the indirect procurement team. A relevant degree or CIPS qualification would be advantageous but not essential and experience is preferred in strategic sourcing. � 30,000 - �45,000 basic +car + bonus 15% + a competitive benefits package 25 days hols, Healthcare, Pension, and Life Insurance, Career development + opportunity to progress overseas or UK based. Please apply online to[email removed] for initial CV screening A fantastic opportunity for a talented Buyer to join our team based in Sutton. The CM will be responsible for purchasing a number categories including HR, IT and sub contract services. Other duties include the development of the supply chain, focussing on supplier selection, reducing lead time and increasing agility and delivery performance. The ideal candidate will have an in depth knowledge of purchasing best practice including the definition of purchasing procedure and controls and will be educated to a degree level in a related discipline with experience in a similar position. Professional training and certification (CIPS) and experience of continuous improvement techniques would be a distinct advantage. For this role we offer a competitive package including private healthcare, Company car scheme, company pension scheme and the chance to work in a truly unique environment. If you think that you have what it takes then please apply

Interim Buyer - Professional Services

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:24:00 GMT
A leading consultancy requires a procurement professional to support the negotiation and delivery of a number of contracts across Professional Services within its client base. Specifically you will be involved in the full procurement lifecycle (conducting of tendering exercises; coordinate the formal bidding processes; supplier selection; contract negotiations; supplier management) and working closely with the relevant category manager to assist in the development, clarification and definition of end-user requirements and assist internal stakeholders to define the processes applicable to the category of services being procured. You will also provide input related to the project management for specific categories, including supplier performance management, spend and contract analysis, industry and supplier research, financial analyses and administrative management of other category related activities. The successful individual will have an excellent relationship and stakeholder management ability, have proven achievement within procurement and be able to succeed in a stand alone capacity and realise and embed procurement objectives within a diverse stakeholder community. Substantial experience and demonstrable success within category management practice essential (professional services essential, other indirect areas ideal). Ideally MCIPS or studying towards qualification. Please apply online for immediate consideration. [link removed] - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User.

Interim IT Sourcing Specialist

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:40:00 GMT
A market leading and high profile global financial services organisation requires an Interim Technology / IT Sourcing specialist. Within this organisation procurement adds real value and plays a highly visible role and they require an individual to manage the provision of IT procurement services and contract administration for individual business stakeholders across EMEA and globally as required. RESPONSIBILITIES -Working closely with the Global Head of IT Sourcing and key internal stakeholders to develop and execute IT sourcing strategies to support delivery of business requirements, while maximising value derived from the firm’s vendor and client relationships. -Manage all aspects of the vendor engagement process through to contract conclusion directly and via third parties. -Responsibility for key projects pulling together market information, analysing bids, and negotiating commercial terms. -Develop and/or refine contracts and procurement process and policies to ensure adherence to the firm’s business principles, industry best practices, business controls, ethics, and professional standards. -Create strong business relationships with business managers and procurement colleagues across EMEA in order to leverage best practice, understand business requirements and prioritise pipeline of sourcing projects, and facilitate the efficient progress of projects -Provide project updates to key stakeholders incl. report and statistics generation -Interact daily with multiple internal and external senior stakeholders. -Exercise professional commercial negotiation skills to maximise value delivered and mitigate risk. -Research and recommend initiatives that reduce or contain risk, and/or create savings/cost avoidance opportunities. This includes structuring commercial, cost and service models that incentivise vendors to meet the firm’s business objectives, financial analysis, supplier selection criteria and relevant data, available delivery channels, environmental impact and other required information. -Manage ongoing commercial aspects of key vendor relationships and driving SRM. -Maintain awareness of relevant industry trends and apply specific market expertise to leverage best deals for the firm. -Clearly communicate progress and key decision points, and obtain any approvals required from senior management to facilitate the vendor engagement process. -Support the firm’s development of a global support centre for procurement and finance services, specifically to deliver improved tendering process for third party procurement. -Support deployment and administration of divisional vendor management programme and procedures. SKILLS / EXPERIENCE -Extensive achievement across all areas of IT category management. -Financial services experience essential. -An ability to hit the ground running and provide efficient and effective solutions. -Excellent contract and service level drafting skills with a high attention to detail. -Experience of successfully negotiating complex global services contracts. -Experience in managing tendering projects involving a range of stakeholders. -Experience of global sourcing and outsourcing. -Professional and measured approach that has creditability within industry and peers. -Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders. -Proven project management skills (planning & execution). -Proficient with the suite of Microsoft Office software, e-Commerce tools experience preferred. -Frictionless essential. -Strong commercial skills and business ethics. Please apply online for immediate consideration. [link removed] - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User.

IT Category Manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:43:00 GMT
Our client, a well known company based in Manchester has an excellent opportunity for an IT category manager. This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to further their career in this field and work for a large organisation gaining exposure to large contracts and relationship management. Key responsibilities in this position will include supplier relationship management to drive financial and also service improvement. Lead in commercial and contractual negotiations with third party suppliers and manage key stakeholders. We are looking for someone with experience in an IT contracts position who is looking to progress in this industry. The ideal candidate will be CIPS qualified, who has good communication and negotiation skills with a proven track record in IT procurement. [link removed] - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User.

R&D Procurement Manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:28:00 GMT
This procurement role sits within the Research and Development (R&D) function of a major, globally renowned pharmaceuticals business. This is a real opportunity to become part of a team that is rapidly moving forward. The post holder must have a proven track-record of success as a senior procurement professional in a large corporate procurement environment, handling a diverse range of spend categories and high risk, high value, and complex projects within R&D. Sitting within the senior leadership team, this role involves helping formulate the procurement strategy in major categories of R&D spend within this high profile organisation. This means: designing the strategies; awarding the contracts; managing the supplier and stakeholder relationships. This is a crucial role in driving the business forward and ensuring continued success. Extensive experience is specifically required in: *R&D procurement *NPD procurement *re-engineering supply and value chains; *designing, implementing, and embedding supplier relationship and contract management strategies with all contracts; *working as part of a management team to ensure that the corporate aims and objectives of the organisation are achieved; *building strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external bodies; and *utilising best procurement practice to lead and manage procurement teams. [link removed] - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User.

UK Head of Customer Services

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:01:00 GMT
Job Title: UK Head of Customer Service Location: Trowbridge, UK Salary: �60,000 + car This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced customer-focused supply chain professional who wants to work for a major FMCG organisation with a track record of growth and performance improvement and group sales in the UK alone of more than �1bn. With 11 direct reports, a key area of the role is leading and developing the order to cash process for the sector of the business supplying nutritional products to various markets, while ensuring high customer service levels are offered. The position is a senior management opportunity, leading a successful team with the challenge of taking this business unit to the next level. Required experience: • Strong Supply Chain background across multiple roles in the FMCG industry • Bringing consumer goods to major retailers • People management and Demand Planning knowledge • Project & process development and business strategy skills If you tick all the boxes then apply now via this site. Alternatively, you can call Jonathan Dweck on 0207 367 1854 for an initial conversation. [link removed] - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist - RSA

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:04:00 GMT

TAKING THE BUSINESS FORWARD

That's what you'll do here at RSA, where as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist you'll develop and deliver a range of Sourcing exercises and cross-business projects.

By developing a deep understanding of the current and future needs of our business, you'll provide us with your exceptional insight into the supply market, leading the development of category strategies and annual Sourcing plans.

Combing supply chain expertise with superb project management, you'll deliver all elements of the Sourcing plans to develop and implement the key business strategies that will secure superior benefits for RSA in terms of cost, quality and service.
You will enjoy using your skills to build effective cross team and supplier relationships ensuring suppliers deliver against contracts and optimum supplier services are maintained throughout RSA.

Requirements
Extensive experience in Supply Chain, Procurement and or buying. As a buyer, category manager or similar.
Exceptional project management skills and the ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders
Creativity and strong problem solving skills to help approach business problems from a variety of perspectives
Proven negotiating skills and an ability to apply a wide range of negotiation styles and practices
Strong analytical skills, supported by excellent presentation and research abilities
Excellent organisation skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads and deliver to tight deadlines
A working knowledge of e-Sourcing applications
Responsibilities
Developing Sourcing strategies which reflect business priorities and supply market dynamics
Leading cross-functional teams in the creation of annual Sourcing plans
All Commercial and Contractual negotiations with 3^rd Party Suppliers
Managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring that their needs are incorporated into Sourcing plans
Working with Supplier Relationship Managers to ensure the effective transition of new Sourcing-driven contracts across the business
Advocating and enforcing Group Policies relating to 3^rd party engagements
Generating exceptional insight into the supply market through deep research and understanding of the category
Developing detailed category risk plans and ensuring mitigating actions are defined and implemented
Mitigating risk in RSA's dealings with 3^rd Party Suppliers

Supply Chain Procurement Consultant (P2P) - Capgemini

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:09:00 GMT

Supply Chain Procurement Consultant (P2P)
Base Location: London
To succeed you will need to demonstrate a number of competencies and experience:

Essential:

a) Experience:
Typically able to demonstrate experience of working with P2P technology and processes, SAP SRM being a preference, to solve the most complex business challenges.
Will need to understand the technical constraints, limitations and advantages of P2P technologies to drive client requirements and set expectations.
Working for a leading business consulting organisation, or the procurement or IT function within a large blue chip organisation (a FTSE 250 or equivalent) typically with multi-site operations and/or business divisions.
Strong practical hands on experience of delivering P2P change and strategy across organisations, to include:
Implementing process improvement, governance, and visibility;
P2P technology evaluation and design, typically including at least one ERP programme lifecycle, optimisation of legacy technologies, and integration to the corporate value chain;
The ability to articulate the benefits of P2P for an organisation and how these are delivered;
Good appreciation of Accounts Payable processes and mechanisms, shared services environments and the integration between Procurement and Finance functions.
Experience of working within complicated stakeholder environments and within cross functional teams.
Experience of working within a significant procurement change or improvement programme of a sizeable nature.
Demonstration of rapid progression within your procurement career to date.
b) Capabilities:
Strong communication skills in both oral and written formats being able to convey clearly and concisely key messages.
Good inter-personal skills with clear ability to work both independently as well as in team environments.
An analytical approach to problem solving and an inquisitive mind ready to challenge the status quo.
Demonstration of tenacity and persistence in overcoming challenges and delivering value.
Desirable experience and capability (though not essential):
Familiarity with related tools and functionality, e.g. eSourcing.
Exposure to wider supply chain issues and activities through working experience.
Working knowledge of a second language, though not essential, would be seen as advantageous.
Demonstrable academic achievement.
WHAT WE OFFER:

We will provide you with intense professional development and as much stretch as you need to put your skills into action, learn and progress. In particular you will have the opportunity for:
Acceleration: The opportunity to accelerate your career through intellectual challenge, specialist training and responsibility.
Collaboration: The opportunity to work as part of a high performing, supportive and collegial team that values close collaboration with clients.
Satisfaction: Swiftly add value and make a real difference to Capgemini and to our Clients' organisations.
Exposure: the chance to work with some of the most admired organisations across a range of industries and locations.
Innovation: to work within a company that values innovation and encourages entrepreneurial spirit.
Opportunities to work abroad with some of the world's best know brands.
In order to commence a role with Capgemini UK plc all candidates will be required to provide documentary proof, prior to joining the Company that they are entitled to live and work in the UK. All candidates will need to secure the right to live and work in the UK independently.

Whilst you may have our London office as a base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home during the week at short notice. We offer an excellent remuneration package to include flexible benefits and bonus dependent on the candidate's competency, skills and level of expertise.

For further information please click on the 'apply now' button.

Job Reference: EXTC0028

Capgemini is an equal opportunities employer

Category Leader, Indirects

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:17:00 GMT
The client will fund relocation where necessary. Please call or email for further details.

Purchasing Manager, Food Commodities - to �50k

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:17:00 GMT
Our client is a market leading UK food manufacturer with locations across the UK.

Due to a recent internal promotion, they are now seeking to appoint a Procurement Manager for sweet ingredients commodities based from their office in the Northern Home Counties.

Responsibilities:

• To develop and implement comprehensive Cocoa & Chocolate sourcing strategies that support procurement and business objectives ensuring successful implementation by translating them into realistic, achievable and actionable plans.
• Negotiate and implement complex/high risk contracts, through a range of tendering processes to ensure cost leadership, innovation and meet business needs.
• Identify and implement value engineering opportunities in cross functional environment
• Develop and implement hedging strategies for Cocoa trading
• Implement supplier performance measures and continuous improvement plans to ensure quality and service expectations are met and exceeded.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure alignment of business objectives.
• Provide regular market analysis and supplier evaluation, to support category planning and risk management.
• Ensure compliance to Procurement policies and procedures.
• Establish spend category budget and price forecasts for business planning processes

Requirements:

• In-depth, category and commodity trading knowledge
• Excellent advanced category management skills enabling consistent delivery of business performance
• Skilled negotiator adept at managing complex negotiations at executive level
• Highly analytical with the ability to think creatively to realise and drive forward business opportunities
• Effective and highly adaptable communicator with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Capable of maintaining a collaborative and professional approach in all stakeholder and supplier relationships
• Highly self aware with a strong commitment to self development
• Resilient and persistent with the ability to act at pace and make decisions
• Strong personal organisation skills capable of prioritising and leading key business projects

Interested candidates should forward their up to date CV and current remuneration details stating the appropriate reference.

MRO Procurement Specialist

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:17:00 GMT
Our client is an award-winning procurement solutions company working closely with multinational and FTSE 100 organisations to drive added value, increase flexibility and reduce costs. Established in 2000, they are one of Europe's leading procurement solutions providers, with success based on a unique combination of industry knowledge, procurement expertise and technology. Their mission is to become the leading provider of procurement solutions to global organisations, so both the short and long-term growth opportunities for people joining the business today are exceptional. The experience of being part of a fast growing company will provide you with a unique and challenging environment in which to develop your career. The Role Reporting to the Engagement Leader, This operational role forms part of a dynamic and growing indirect purchasing team. The individual is responsible for all aspects of the sourcing strategy and procurement process. This role is a mixture of hands on procurement and consultancy. The individual will provide the contractual interface for internal stakeholders and suppliers. The types of contracts will vary, but a specific category focus will be deployed to improve customer interfaces. The role will be primarily based in the Birmingham and will require UK travel. Key Responsibilities � Managing / coordinating delivery of multiple small or medium project teams to deliver sourcing projects within a client / category area � Structuring and presenting strategy workshops, client reports and relevant project documentation � Responsible for delivering savings targets and other project / category targets (depending on engagement), in some cases including developing or improving processes � Meeting with clients and stakeholders to build project requirements, in some cases leading to identifying and developing new business opportunities within existing clients � Interpreting results and formulating strategies based on modelling and analysis � Managing key supplier relationships to ensure optimum performance, including leading negotiations � Supporting other teams in sharing best practise and technical / market know-how The Individual � Demonstrated excellence in their careers and education to date, and is a passionate, personable, energetic �go-getter� � Demonstrates outstanding team-working abilities � Leads by example and take ownership for projects � Excellent analytical skills (ie spend, benchmarking, analytical delivery) � Ability to focus on results and get things done � Appropriate stakeholder engagement approach � Able to articulate results and ideas in a concise manner to both internal colleagues and external clients/stakeholders � Capacity to delivery outstanding work to tight deadlines while being focused on more than one project at a time � Excellent negotiation skills � Ability to understand and implement client sourcing / procurement policies and procedures � Motivates self and others in collaborative approach � Understands own limits and willing to work with others to learn and develop � Understands level responsibilities and implications of decisions � Understands and applies Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) concept in constructing simple tenders and evaluation criteria Ideal candidates would have experience in MRO, however, we also consider candidates with limited MRO experience who demonstrate a strong record of achievement, analytical capabilities and project management experience: � 3+ years strategic sourcing experience in a top-tier consulting firm or � 3+ years blue chip procurement experience � Managing and delivering significant portion of procurement projects � Working within delivery focused client environment We require a degree from a top UK or international University. Desirable candidates may hold a CIPS qualification (or individual is working towards CIPS qualification). Interested candidates should forward their up to date CV and current remuneration details stating the appropriate reference.

General Manager - to �60k - London

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:05:00 GMT
My client, a leading global 3PL is looking for a General Manager to run their site in Greater London (West).

The position requires an experienced Manager to oversee this operation which includes warehousing and distribution. You will demonstrate your ability to undertake this role through your progressive career to date, strong change management experience, and evidence of adding value and developing business within your site and business area. They are looking for someone who has excellent relationship building experience with existing as well as new clients. You must have strong financial awareness and operational experience within a Logistics role.

Transport Manager - BUPA

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:12:00 GMT

Transport Manager

Bupa Home Healthcare is Britain's leading home healthcare provider. We work in partnership with the NHS, social services, education establishments and pharmaceutical companies to provide high quality care to patients and their families in their own homes, at work, at school or in local communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager with a proven track record of success to join a dynamic team.

Your role will be to manage the day to day transport department and deliveries, leading and developing the transport driving function. You will manage the drivers ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations and company work instructions, identifying and implementing new process management and the training of process change to the Drivers.

Accountabilities and Activities:
Responsible for ensuring that all drivers follow SOP's and work instructions
Setting the direction of training and development of all drivers including mandatory Health & Safety training.
Responsible for the Health & Safety of drivers and regulatory compliance of fleet.
Proactive investigation of incidents, resolving and putting measures in place for prevention
Producing department KPI's, reviewing and monitoring on a weekly basis
Responsible for monitoring and managing cost spends and invoice process.
Responsible for closed loop vehicle maintenance and servicing, keeping up to date records of all van service and maintenance in compliance with regulations.
Process management of accident investigation and required preventative measures.
Hold regular drivers meetings and regularly communicate to all drivers.
Responsible for ensuring that drivers comply with route planning and identify and resolve any issues with routes and PDA's.
Responsible for ensuring that all staff are trained with the regulation and transport department work instructions.
We are looking for candidates with significant previous experience in a Transport and change management role. You will also have significant people management experience.
You will have extensive experience of Transport Planning systems and managing technical solutions including the use of PDA's and trackers
A CPC qualification would be desirable as is Safety and compliance experience
Experience of working within an FMCG environment, delivering KPI's is essential.
You will also have extensive experience of fleet management in conjunction with regulatory requirements and industry best practice.

This is a very exciting time to join Bupa Home Healthcare as you will be joining at a time of rapid growth and therefore be an integral part of shaping the future of the transport team.

Junior Supply Planner

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:03:00 GMT
1. To manage the administration, co-ordination and execution of the end-to-end Wines Direct Shipment process
2. To plan and manage the inbound flow of inventory for a designated range of products in order to

-Deliver market leading levels of stock availability
-Control stock holding in line with agreed targets
-Minimise Operational costs to support service levels and stock holding

3. To provide administrative and process support to the Senior Supply Planner
Efficient management of the Wines Direct Shipment process ensures that supply of product direct from Brand Owners to customers is seamless and protects customer`s on shelf availability whilst removing costs from the end-to-end supply chain.

Effective management of the inventory levels contribute to the b
My client is looking for a graduate who is keen to begin a career in FMCG Supply Chain. My client is able to provide training and support as well as a platform to build a long lasting career as a Supply Chain professional.
A well known and well respected market leader in the Drinks (FMCG) industry, careers within this company are highly sought after and well regarded within the industry. The have a background of producing fantastic Supply Chain professionals from within, and providing them with amazing career progression opportunities.
A very competitive graduate salary (�25,000 - �28,000) as well as all the training and support required to become, and progress as a Supply Chain Professional.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Interim Retail Forecast Analyst

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:04:00 GMT
As the InterimRetail Forecast Analyst, based in London,you will report to the Retail Analysis Manager and will have specific responsibility for a portfolio of brands to improve forecast accuracy, maximise sales and inventory availability.

By collaborating with the UK sales and marketing teams, the role will provide a phased shipment plan to support retail demand at the customer and product level. Your main goal will be to maximize retail sales and service levels to our accounts while minimizing inventory and obsolescence

This is an end to end supply chain role from production of goods in the far east to the delivery of the goods to the consumer. As this is a new role within the business, there will be a lot of liaison with other areas of the business including Sales, Marketin
The successful Interim Retail Forecast Analyst will need to be successful in the follow areas:

- Of graduate calibre you will have demonstrable experience within a planning/forecasting role preferably in the retail/consumer durables sector.
- Proven experience in using and maximizing database management tools to make effective decisions/projections independently
- You will be methodical and analytical in your approach with the ability to challenge current processes and influence key stakeholders within the business.
- Expert in MS Excel and MS Access.
- Current knowledge of SAP and excellent systems skills

A leading consumer durables business based in London with a fun culture derived from the products they offer.
�30,000 - �35,000 + benefits

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Import Operations Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:04:00 GMT
This exciting role is to lead the Import team in the management of the end to end inbound supply chain, providing a best in class service to the business, benchmarked against competitors, whilst minimising costs and our impact on the environment. To supportthe sourcing strategy by developing and implementing efficient logistics solutions around the globe
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and project management skills
- Good inter-personnel skills, a team player with a positive ``can do`` outlook
- Proactive, self-motivated, organised and diligent with an attention to detail
- Strong leadership skills.
- High level of understanding of Trading, Global Sourcing, Insurance, Finance, Distribution and Supply Chain Operations gained in an FMCG environment
- Strong knowledge of road, sea and air freight service providers
- Good IT skills with particular emphasis on MS Office packages
- Knowledge of EU customs duty
- Understanding of the HMRC requirements relating to the import business fo
Our client is a major retailer.
c.�40,000 - �45,000

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Retail Forecast Analyst

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:07:00 GMT
As the Retail Forecast Analyst, based in London,you will report to the Retail Analysis Manager and will have specific responsibility for a portfolio of brands to improve forecast accuracy, maximise sales and inventory availability.

By collaborating with the UK sales and marketing teams, the role will provide a phased shipment plan to support retail demand at the customer and product level. Your main goal will be to maximize retail sales and service levels to our accounts while minimizing inventory and obsolescence

This is an end to end supply chain role from production of goods in the far east to the delivery of the goods to the consumer. As this is a new role within the business, there will be a lot of liaison with other areas of the business including Sales, Marketing, Cust
The successful Retail Forecast Analyst will need to be successful in the follow areas:

- Of graduate calibre you will have demonstrable experience within a planning/forecasting role preferably in the retail/consumer durables sector.
- Proven experience in using and maximizing database management tools to make effective decisions/projections independently
- You will be methodical and analytical in your approach with the ability to challenge current processes and influence key stakeholders within the business.
- Expert in MS Excel and MS Access.
- Current knowledge of SAP and excellent systems skills

A leading consumer durables business based in London with a fun culture derived from the products they offer.
�30,000 - �35,000 + benefits

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Logistics Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:08:00 GMT
This is a key role within the Supply Chain function. This person will investigate, research and help develop the company`s procurement strategy, and then implement the systems to support that strategy. They will also manage the goods inward process for all raw materials & the main stores area and oversee all associated staff. Driving through changes to achieve the most efficient flow of materials to Production will be an integral part of this role. Heavily focused on meeting customer`s delivery expectations the incumbent will help to improve communication between all relevant departments, resolve potential problems and seek areas for improvement. They will constantly review warehousing arrangements, inventory levels, storage systems and working practices to ensure we continuously impro
A well rounded manager with naturally high expectations of themselves and colleagues
The ability to implement strategy and not lose sight of the overall goal whilst effectively managing day-to-day activities
A solid background within a supply chain environment, at an appropriate managerial level
Thorough working knowledge of stores & goods inward procedures / protocol
Experienced working within a Quality Accredited environment and comfortable working to quality auditable procedures
Ideally possessing a level of procurement experience
A track record of identifying improvements and influencing people to see the benefit & deliver the changes
My client is a local manufacturer who have recently seen promising growth
Basic circa �30,000 + package

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Materials Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:05:00 GMT
Reporting to the Operations Director the Materials Manager will be responsible for a team of 9 planner / buyers in this fast paced manufacturing business in Worcester. Ultimately the Materials Manager will be responsible for leading and driving improvement programmes throughout this fast paced manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for working with your team to drive supplier delivery performance, customer service metrics and control of inventory value. As Materials Manager you will have responsibility for production planning, production control, material management, external supply chain and inventory control.
You will be an experienced Material Manager from a fast paced manufacturing environment. You will used to managing teams and driving these teams in achieving targets. You be able to demonstrate significant achievements in levels of service achieved as well as reductions in inventory over measureable time scales and be able to talk around your achievements with ease. Experience of SAP or similar system is essential to this role.
My client is a leading fast paced manufacturing business based in Worcester
�45,000 - �50,000+ Bens

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Planner/Buyer

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:06:00 GMT
As Planner/buyer you will be required to maintain all production control systems inclusive of Kanban, inventory and MRP. You will be required to take on small projects working with suppliers to ensure resolution of all issues, whilst also driving forward continuous improvement. It is the planner/buyers responsibility to interpret all MRP data to ensure efficient and effective scheduling in line with available capacity. You will be required to be conversant in SAP and will be instrumental in help rolling this out through the business. A portion of this role will also require you to work with suppliers expediting parts. This role is based in an fast paced manufacturing business based in Worcester.
You will be an experienced Planner/buyer from an automotive or general manufacturing background. Experience of SAP is essential and being able to work autonomously as well as part of a small team is also essential. The ability to train others in the use of SAP would also be desirable. You will have also worked closely with suppliers in expediting parts.
My client is leading automotive manufacturing business based in Worcester.
�23,000 - �27,000

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Planning Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:07:00 GMT
As PlanningManageryou will be responsible for leading the site supply chain team ensuring customer service requirements are met and as part of the Site Senior Team, support and drive the organisation strategy.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
- Develop & drive the overall supply chain strategy & plan for the site in order to ensure alignment with business strategy.
- Develop an implementation plan to deliver strategy with clear accountabilities, milestones and targets using best practice tools and techniques
- Ensure KPI targets are met against core measures e.g. customer service, production to plan, OPE & absence
- Inspire & motivate the teams in scheduling, goods in/packaging stores, despatch to ensure that the plants KPI`s
It is absolutely essential that you have worked within the FMCG sector. You will have experience in planning, scheduling in a operational supply chain management role. You will ideally be degree qualified or industry equivalent. You will be capable of introducing and implementing change and have the ability to project manage initiatives effectively.
My client are Major brand within the FMCG sector who continue to develop both their people and business tools.
�35,000 - �40,000

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Warehouse Operations Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:04:00 GMT
This role is the second line of management in Gist Foods warehouses and/or transport operations. The job holder will typically have full responsibility for an identified number (between 3 and 6 as a guide) of team managers and their associated teams of operatives (either drivers or warehouse operatives).
The Operations Manager`s objective is to lead his/her team managers in such a way that they deliver outstanding performance from their teams in areas including attendance, training compliance and effectiveness, safety, and work efficiency/performance.
The Operations Manager continues to develop our culture where every employee knows who their team manager is, and relates what is expected of them (in all areas), all company/personal communication issues, and pastoral responsibility fo
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Experience of working in/with a team in a fast moving environment
- Decision making ability
- Leadership skills
- Determination to achieve high performance
- The ability to influence people and manage change
- Financial awareness and budgeting/planning skills
- People skills: empathy, listening, briefing/communication (written and verbal), performance management
- Numerical analysis and planning skills
- The ability to consult effectively and think strategically
The role will require any 5 from 7 day working on shifts which will include early morning starts and late/night shifts.
Our client is a large 3pl organisation based in South Yorkshire
�35000 plus shift allowance and bonus

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Warehouse Shift Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:08:00 GMT
As a warehouse shift manager you will be required to plan and control labour requirements, assess priorities and react well to potential problem areas.
An important part of your role will be to ensure operational compliance with the Local Customs Procedures and maintain adherence with Aviation Security Requirements.
You will also be responsible for managing specified IMS modules for the depot as well as implementing and executing action plans as appropriate.
As a Shift Manager you will ensure that the planning, accuracy, timeliness and productivity performance of the operation are managed effectively.
The ideal candidate will have experience within a fast-moving, ever changing environment and be able to come in and make an immediate difference.
You will demonstrate strong and proven leadership skills and be able to employ a range of methods to fully energise others and lift performance.
You will posses excellent communication and IT skills and an ability to work well within a team.
You will display a flexible and proactive approach in order to meet and exceed operational objectives with proven experience working within a customer focussed environment.
You will be able to demonstrate how you maintain and encourage good employee relations and promote an environment of a strong safety and people management culture.

Our client is a large 3pl organisation in South Yorkshire
�25000 - �30000 plus Shift allowance & Bonus

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Demand Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:05:00 GMT
Maintain and develop existing customers, optimising the quality of service, business growth, and customer satisfaction.

Enable the growth of achievable, profitable and sustainable new business development opportunities in line with the business strategy.

Monitor the achievement of critical path dates for new product development and recommend action plans to address any problems.
Own the global demand plan.
Account Management
- Develop and build relationships with existing key accounts through a team of key account co-coordinators.
- Plan, execute and achieve sales strategy and budget for key accounts in line with company commercial objectives.
- Co-ordinate all departmental efforts needed to run key accounts efficiently and effectively being the first point of contact for the customer.
- Controlling the end-to-end key account customer experience with the company team.

Business Development
- Work closely with the Director of Sales to build on new business leads and determine new business development strategy and objectives.
- Negotiate profitable and achievable opportunities with new cust
Retail business based from Sheffield
�37,000 - �40,000 plus package

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Stock Controller

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:05:00 GMT
Reporting to the Head of Planning the Stock Controller will be responsible for all Stores Control and material availability for this fast moving operation. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining and delivering the stores systems, which will include maintenance of inventory levels and ensuring stock availability to the manufacturing team. The stock controller will also have responsibility for looking at obsolescence and excess stock as well as min and max stock levels. This role is within a manufacturing business based in Coventry.
The ideal candidate will be from a Stock Control background within a manufacturing background. You will have demonstrable experience of managing min and max stock levels as well as high value inventory with multiple SKUs.
My client is a leading manufacturing business based in Coventry.
�30,000 - �35,000

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Materials Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:05:00 GMT
The Materials Manager will responsible for managing a small team in this rapidly expanding electronics manufacturing business based in the Telford area. You will have responsibility for Purchasing, warehousing, planning and despatch as well as responsibility for driving the MRP within this business. Additional experience of S&OP planning and Low Cost Country Sourcing would be a distinct advantage.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Materials / Supply Chain Manager from an electronics manufacturing business. You will have extensive experience of managing and driving teams through change as well as demonstrable experience of MRP planning and purchasing. Key to this role is being able to deliver on customer performance, stock accuracy and on time delivery throughout the business and the candidate for this role must have significant experience of being able to deliver on these targets.
My client is a world leading electronics manufacturing business based in the Telford area.
�50,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Supply Chain Planner

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:06:00 GMT
Reporting to the Planning Manager the Supply Chain Planner for this wholesale business in Coventry will have responsibility for managing the supply and demand of supplier products ensuring product availability, stock value and stock turns are maintained at targeted levels. As Supply Chain Planner you will also be required to manage current supplier relationships whilst developing new ones. KPIs specific to this role are; OTIF measures, lead times, product availability and minimum order quantities.
You will be an experienced Supply Chain Planner from a wholesale / retail environment with demonstrable experience of inventory management in particular managing a high number of complex SKUs. You will be required to manage your own supplier portfolio and assess business cost benefit opportunities.
My client is a leading wholesale business based in Coventry.
�25,000 - �28,000

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Supply Chain Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:06:00 GMT
The role is a typical Supply Chain Manager position responsible for the overarching supply chain process within a leading UK manufacturing business. The successful candidate will liaise with suppliers in order to ensure OTIF`s are met and negotiate contracts with suppliers. This hands on role will see the successful candidate actively liaising with the sales department in order to generate demand forecasts using market intelligence and sales data. An element of inventory management is required using MRP systems in order to maintain stock control and place purchase orders when required. This role encompasses responsibility for transport and logistics with the potential addition of purchasing as part of their remit.
The ideal candidate will ideally be CIPS qualified and have experience of end to end supply chain processes including supply and demand planning, inventory management, stock control and purchasing.Understanding of MRP systems is essential and a proven track record of achievements in respective disciplines would be expected. The successful candidate will be innovative and have the ambition to drive the business forward to the next step.
My client is an international manufacturing business based in Telford.
�45,000 and �50,000 + bens

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Contract Assurance Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:05:00 GMT
The purpose of this role is to ensure that there is an effective approach to managing the companies commercial relationships with their top 100 suppliers including full accountability for consistency and partial responsibility to improve contract management.
This will be done by:-
- Lead the development of the company wise approach to contract management.
- Develop an audit plan to ensure compliance to the contract management process, and highlight areas for improvement.
- Refine existing processes to measure supplier
- Support a programme to improve supplier performance of up to 100 suppliers
- Coach / train category teams, commercial managers and supplier staff to become superior in giving supplier feedback to improve performance.
- Moni
The ideal candidate will have significant exposure to commercial and supplier management with the ability to operate at a strategic level and able to communicate and influence at all levels, internally and externally. You will also be able to demonstrate a strong and quantifiable track record of post contract management, claims management, performance monitoring, savings delivery and change implementation. Ideally you will be MCIPS qualified or equivalent.
Our client is a major provider of Infrastructure services and is looking to recruit a Contract Assurance Manager to be based in the North West.
�45-50K + Car Allowance and 20% Bonus

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Buyer

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:08:00 GMT
To deliver and support the management of supply chain to consistently and accurately meet current and future requirements in terms of business needs, specification and value for money. The aim is to support all areas of the business, ensuring that parts are delivered on time, in full and to the correct quality.
As a Buyer you are responsible for the overall management of your portfolio of suppliers. You will demonstrate clear leadership qualities in the building of long term ` cradle to grave` relationships with your suppliers.
- Should be educated to a minimum level of HNC.
- Experience of Aerospace industry or ``low volume/high technology`` industry is an asset.
- Strong experience of facilitation skills.
- Relevant experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain.
- An appreciation and understanding of production engineering/design engineering.
- Capable of driving issues through to completion.
Our client is an established, blue-chip aerospace manufacturer
�30,000- �35,000

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Commodity Buyer

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:07:00 GMT
The role of Commodity Buyer is responsible for ensuring that the optimum relationship is developed and effective leverage applied to the supply base in order to achieve business targets and maximise competitive advantage. The role will provide a single point of accountability for sourcing performance in relation to a commodity / sub-commodity area. The role requires a high degree of product focus, with an ability to drive through engineering based savings as well as the effective building of strategic relationships in order to ensure that suppliers remain competitive and drive cost down through continuous improvement.
1. To develop & implement commodity based sourcing strategies
2. To work with Logistics, Design and Development, Manufacturing, and Sales and Marketing in order to
- Degree or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience of operating at all levels of an organisation
- A solid technical basis
- Experience in a purchasing or procurement role within a manufacturing environment - preferably Automotive
- Demonstrated commercial awareness / ability - demonstrated problem solving ability - demonstrated structured project management approach
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to apply them within an engineering / manufacturing environment
Manufacturing/Automotive Business in East Yorkshire
�30,000 - �35,000

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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National Backload Planner x 2

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:07:00 GMT
The Company have identified a need to implement a National Backload Department based in Tautnon and are now looking to recruit two senior planners to take on this function for the business.

Reporting to the Operations Support Manager, your responsibilities will include the sourcing and co-ordination of all direct A to B full load movements and also the reloading of all tramping vehicles that are away from their home depot.

- Build loads and plan routes and effectively communicate outcomes to all relevant people
- Readily adjust plans to take account of exceptional or unforeseen circumstances; accepts feedback from others on effectiveness of plans made
- Guide and assist others to interpret route and load plans and instigate reviews of plans` effectiveness
Please only apply for this role if you can demonstrate strong working success of load planning and routing within a busy logistics environment. Any applications without this will not be progressed.
My client is a major UK logistics business with a network across the country.
Basic salary up to �25,000

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Depot General Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:05:00 GMT
You will be responsible for managing a fast paced parcels distribution depot based in Romford, Essex. You will have full operational, budgetary and health & safety responsibility for the site and its staff. You will ensure the highest levels of customer service and efficiency for all the distribution through the depot. Other Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
- Budgetary Responsibility of �5 million.
- Management & effective planning of 61 routes, covered by 26 employed and 62 owner drivers.
- Deliver exceptional service through a period of growth and peak trading. You will have a meticulous eye for detail and have a background in improving compliance and reducing cost.
- Development of the senior team and site mora
You will have a track record in maintaining service whilst adapting to the changing demands of the business and rapid increase in volume. Ideally you will already have a proven track record in a parcels distribution environment as a Depot General Manager and be a people person, proven leader, process orientated and effective communicator. Other attributes were looking for:

- You must possess a CPC qualification
- You will be a strong manager and motivator of people.
- You will demonstrate health & safety and budgetary responsibility.
- You will possess excellent communication skills.
- Develop/maintain a culture that is both commercially orientated and susceptible to change and provides an
Our client is on track to be the number one Home Delivery Business in the UK with a client portfolio that is growing by the week.
Car + Bonus

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Buyer / Planner

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:04:00 GMT
This exciting Buyer / Planner position is based in Runcorn for a leading manufacturer. This role is ideally suited for someone who is immediately available and looking to further their career, responsibilities and sector knowledge. As an autonomous yet competent buyer, the role will be more transactional in nature although you will be required to develop and implement cost saving strategies, total cost analysis, global sourcing and supplier selection.
Who we`re looking for
You must be fluent in business French ideally in a purchasing capacity
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in negotiation and have excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing ability.
Who we`re looking for
The ideal candidate will be CIPS or at least degree qualified or equivalent with a background in either FMCG, Pharmaceutical or Packaging. You will have a history of delivering cost savings as well as leading and managing. The successful candidate will have the following key skills:-
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Excellent relationship building and management skills
- Ability to influence peers and people
A market leader in PPE Equipment
�25k

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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MRP Controller

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:05:00 GMT
- Ensuring Materials availability; c. 1500 materials from 10 suppliers across 5 sites.
- Manage suppliers to resolve potential material shortages
- Control materials production change over process
- MRP system support
- Advanced understanding of MRP processes
- Understanding of end to end FMCG supply chain
- Experience of Supplier management in an FMCG environment
Products are a mixture of own brand as well as branded, present in most multiple retailers.
Salary as above plus benefits

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Delivery Planner

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:06:00 GMT
As Delivery Planner you will be responsible for planning the utilisation of vehicle and driver resources to ensure that all customers receive a delivery service which exceeds their expectations whilst operating this service at minimum levels of logistics costs.
You will need to ensure all deliveries are scheduled within recommended timescales according to agreed business practice and responding to customers orders.You will be required to handle all customer delivery queries and resolve as far as possible, formally reporting all instances of customer dissatisfaction and notifying the responsible sales person and managers, All incidents should be documented and reviewed.
You will need to provide guidance to drivers during their working shift on all queries relating to customer service
There are well established routines for the basics of delivery scheduling, and for a number of other aspects of the job. However it is up to the Planner to constantly look for ways of improving methods of work and making recommendations in this respect to his peers and to the management team.
You will need to be pro active ad identify issues and problems for resolution.
He/ She needs to exercise judgement about which matters should be brought to the attention of the Management Team.
Each Planner is personally responsible for the decisions he/she makes on a day to day basis and most work is identifiable to the individual.
The Delivery Planner will make literally hundreds of decisions every day in respect of customer service, cos
My client are a blue chip organisation within the distribution sector based in Sheffield South Yorkshire
�25000-�30000+ Shift Allowance.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Demand Forecaster

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:06:00 GMT
A strategic role, with responsibility for the production forecasting function in line with major multiple customer base.
Of Graduate Calibre, ideally with +2 years of Demand Planning / Forecasting / S&OPexperience within a large organisation.
Ideally is a member of CIPS, IOM or similar body.
High level data analytical / presentation skills.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills / ability to build relationships across various levels / functions.
My client represent brands that are instantly recognisable and present in every multiple retailer.
�35,000 to �45,000 - Package dependent on experience

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Supply Chain Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:07:00 GMT
Reporting to the site GM the successful candidate will lead the supply chain actively for this FMCG manufacturing site.
The main focus of the role will be to lead the planning team on site, together with being responsible for the warehouse and goods in fuction.
Driving the business forward and developing more efficient ways of working will ensure that the site becomes a leading figure within this developing food group.
Ideally of graduate calibre, you will have previous experience of developing and leading a supply chain function, ideally within an FMCG environment.
A major FMCG manufacturing business with a site based in Hull
�30-40K + Bens

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Procurement Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:06:00 GMT
As Procurement Manager you will be responsible for theGroups Marketing spend by working with the marketing teams to establish and execute a pan-group category strategy that will deliver cost savings across all businesses through key procurement activities and deliver commercial support for GNFR spend.
Key responsibilities will include;-
- To work with the marketing teams to identify and drive out both financial and quality improvement opportunities to deliver the P&L business targets.
- Act as the procurement lead for all marketing procurement projects including but not limited to tenders, negotiations, and contracting.
- Deliver and be accountable for agreed savings target allocated through new and ongoing procurement activity
- To ensure all contrac
The ideal candidate will be part or fully qualified CIPS by examination or equivalent with a proven track record of delivering cost savings within a Marketing-based procurement role.You will also have aproven track record in building and sustaining relationships with internal customers and external suppliers with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. Above all else you will be able to demonstrate a proven record ofimplementing cost savings across suppliers while maintaining quality of products and services.
Our client is a highly profitable Blue Chip household name.
Circa �50,000 + Benefits.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Head of Purchasing

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:05:00 GMT
The Head of Purchasing will be responsible for all spend in the company.The role will have 2 direct reports and will be required to drive down costs and create new, lasting mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
- We are looking for a Purchasing professional with a breadth of experience, across many food, packaging and indirect categories.
- You will be resourceful and creative in your approach to purchasing and be able to work in conjunction with the manufacturing and NPD teams to create savings at the beginning of the process.
- You will be a self-considered high performer and a considered communicator.
National Chilled Food producer with major multiple grocers as customer base.
Salary as above plus benefits

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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EMEA Trade Compliance Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:04:00 GMT
The EMEA Trade Compliance Manager, based in North London,will promote company-wide trade compliance initiatives at both the strategic and tactical level. The Manager of European Trade Compliance will ensure all applicable company policies and Customs regulations are met, while managing the expeditious flow of international trade.You will serve as primary point of contact for internal and external inquiries.
You will directly report to the European Transportation and Logistics Manager and will have frequent interaction with all levels of internal stakeholders, customs, government and supplier representatives in all regions of the world.
The successful EMEA Trade Compliance Manager meet the following criteria:

- Advanced degree in international trade, business administration or law desired; Minimum: Undergraduate degree in business or relevant trade related professional certification
- In-Depth knowledge of Tariff Classification, Valuation and Country of Origin Determination laws, Customs & International Processes, Supply Chain security programs, EU export controls, US export controls.
- Industry relevant certifications desired
- Capability to positively interact with a wide range of individuals in a professional and confident manner
- Thorough trade compliance experience

- Proven track record of exceeds on
Worldwide Freight Business.
Competitive

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Operations Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:07:00 GMT
You will be responsible forensuring levels ofproductivity are optimised at all times by planning effectively. You will be responsible for providing regular and accurate information and be flexible enough to react to changing scenarios. You will have responsibility for budget management and cost control. You will also be responsible for all H&S and people related issues.
Experience within Automotive is essential. You will have managed large teams of people and be confident in managing service levels with both suppliers and clients.
Leading Logistics Organisation
�40-42k + Company Car + Bonus + Pension

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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Head of Factory Scheduling and Materials Management

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:03:00 GMT
Reporting into the Head of Site you will be responsible for Production Scheduling, Storage and ultimately Factory SAP system Support. This is a new function within the management structure established to support and drive forward the transitional change to become a globally recognised best in class Supply Chain environment. You will automatically drive continuous improvement across every aspect of production planning and material control as this is key to the on going development of the success of the site.
We believe that to succeed in this role you will have had a strong record of academic achievement and then followed this with success in a range of supply chain disciplines, ideally gained in different geographies and in best practice environments whether FMCG, Pharma, Automotive or Consulting. As well as this solid background, you`ll need to have an entrepreneurial attitude and be excited by operating in a fast changing environment. You will have managed, motivated and developed large teams of both direct and indirect reports to achieving key objectives. A proven track record in driving SAP system and process initiatives, improving usage, affectability and visibility of management data is a prerequisite.

We are looking for someone w
As one of the largest FMCG business`s in the world with instantly recognisable brands consumed around the globe, Heinz offers the right candidate real career development, a fast paced environment and the opportunity to have an amazing career in FMCG. Heinz has some of the best loved food brands in the UK and operates across many markets and have a portfolio including; Soups, Sauces (Heinz, HP & Lea & Perrins), Beans & Pasta, Oriental Foods (Amoy), Frozen Foods (Aunt Bessie`s & WeightWatchers from Heinz), Infant Feeding (Farley`s). Within the last 2 years we have had a great track record of NPD and significant ATL support, which is set to continue...
c�60,000 to �70,000+ package + relocation

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Purchasing Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:06:00 GMT
As Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for a group of specific indirect categories and manage the entire procurement process relating to them. Category areas will include facilities management, marketing and professional services. Managing a team of two Buyers you will be part of a larger corporate procurement structure responsible for:-
- Developing Innovative Category Strategies and alternate contract methods for major categories / areas of spend.
- Applying purchasing processes and policies and providing procurement advice within your categories / areas of responsibility.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and be able to lead a multi-functional team for procurement projects.
- Understanding and delivering the `Purchas
You will have proven ability to develop and implement innovative purchasing solutions and will exhibit excellent
analyticaland communication skills. You will also be CIPS qualified or equivalent with proven negotiation and project management skills. Above all you will have personal characteristics which will build new and successful relationships with all parties to enable Procurement to deliver.
Our client is a leading service provider that has enjoyed continued growth.
�40-45,000 + bens

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

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eCommerce Operations Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:08:00 GMT
The primary objective of the eCommerce Operations Manager is to manage relations with the key suppliers on one side and 2 key 3rd party logistics providers on the other. Based in West London this role encompasses: managing fulfilment, liaising/managing customer service, driving KPI`s and ensuring the ease of new product introduction.
- You must have experience in managing a supply chain in an ecommerce or fulfilment business.
- You will also need to be adept at managing an end to end supply chain from order management to door step delivery and then any subsequent returns.
A growing online Retail business, with a strong brand and exciting product range.
Competitive

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Purchasing Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:06:00 GMT
You will be required to manage a spend of circa �10 million across 3000 product lines. You will be responsible for the definition and implementation of procurement strategy including establishing an appropriate low cost sourcing strategy. You will ensure all purchases comply with health and safety and OCD, and will be required to liaise internally with Engineering, Sales and Research to ensure new products are introduced on time.
- Background within food procurement
- Proven achievements with regards savings and supplier rationalisation
- Ability to manage a large number of SKUs
- CIPS Qualified
- Preferably educated in science, chemistry or a similarly technical discipline
Midlands based food manufacturer requires a Purchasing Manager to lead the company in an new strategic direction.
�30,000 - �40,000

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Procurement Category Manager

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:04:00 GMT
A market leading manufacturing organisation with huge presence in the UKMarket place require a ProcurementCategory Managera strategically minded yet operational purchasing manager to assist with key cost reduction programmes. Reporting to theProcurement Director, you will be a leader in delivering improvements across the business.The successful candidate will be instrumental in leading multi functional teamsensuring best value procurement and maintaining valued relationships with suppliers.
The successful candidate will:
The successful candidate will have;
- Exceptional business Acumen
- Strong negotiation skills
- Supplier Management skills
- Ability to draft contracts
- Ability to form constructive relationships with a wide range of Staff

Desirables Include
- CIPS Qualified
- Business Degree
One of the UK`s leading Manufacturing Organisations.
�32-�35k + Bonus based on cost savings + Pension + Car(Potential)

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Project Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:04:00 GMT
- Looking for extremely able candidates to drive and deliver projects that improve the Supply Chain processes of the business.
- These projects are highly analytical - Knowledge of Retail replenishment algorithms, or similar systems is preferable.
- The majority of these projects are based around new ways of forecasting customer demand, new ordering systems, range complexity to reduce the cost of store operations and improve the customer experience.
- It will be the role of the successful candidate to really drive these projects, and the analysts working for you, to deliver tangible results that improve the Supply Chain Operations.

The successful candidate will have the ability to:
-To successfully drive and complete projects to an agreed Timescale.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and quickly identify solutions and problem solving.
- Analytical leadership - to help shape and guide data analysis.
- ESSENTIAL - A good degree in Maths/Engineering or a Numerical Discipline or the Industry equivalent.
- Formal Project Management qualifications are not essential, but an understanding of methodologies will be an advantage.
A Market Leading and Innovative Retail business that promotes a meritocratic culture.
40-50k plus excellent benefits.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Supply Chain Analyst

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:03:00 GMT
We are looking for highly qualified individuals with Analytical backgrounds to join the companies ``Market Leading`` Supply Chain Development/Internal Consultancy Team.The key requirement of the position will focus around the contribution to improving best practice and processes which will tangibly impact on both the financial and operational performance of the business. E.G Improving on-shelf availability, analysing weather patterns and their effect on consumer trends, reductions in stock holdings and improving forecast accuracy.
It is essential that the successful candidate has a high level degree in a qualification that promotes analytical skills such as Mathematics, Engineering or Computer Science and A level or equivalent qualifications in Mathematics. The successful applicant will have the ability to carry out project work under instruction from management as well as the ability to work autonomously when required
Previous Supply Chain experience isn`t essential but excellent analytical skills will be a pre-requisite.
A Market Leading Retail Business that promotes a meritocratic environment
�27k-�31k plus excellent benefits.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Interim Procurement Officer - Local Government

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:03:00 GMT
Currently looking for a Procurement Officer to work with the Category Managers in providing Council Directorates with effective, efficient and economic procurement solutions to enable them to obtain value for money from all externally purchased goods, works and services.
As Procurement Officer your main responsibilities will involve:
Â- Procurement planning.
Â- Managing procurement contracts
Â- Analysing procurement spend.
Â- Administering tender processes
Track record working at a management level in a procurement role in a local Authority or similar organisation
Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or currently working towards or committed to achieving the qualification
Large Council based in Greater Manchester
�150 - �200 per day

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Commercial Supply Chain Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:07:00 GMT
An exciting position of Commercial Supply Chain Manager has arisen within a leading global shipping business. Key aims are to set up a full freight forwarding operation, and develop business through current client base and new opportunities. You will be responsible for selling a mix of warehousing, freight forwarding and Third Party Logistics to a range of clients within the retail and industrial sector. The role will involve managing a portfolio of existing accounts and developing new clients throughout the country.You will have a key influence on the New Business strategy whilst maintaining close relationships both internally and externally.
You will have an entrepreneurial flair and creativitycoupled with a proven track recordin a commercial role. It is essential that the ideal candidate will have the ability to lead, design and execute a business model to generate revenue streams across the business` current customer base and external markets. Full understanding of the freight forwarding industry is required, and broader experience of warehouse and transport contract logistics is desirable.
Global Shipping Company based in London but you need to be willing to travel.
�35,000 and �40,000 plus car and benefits

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Entrepreneur

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:03:00 GMT
This is an outstanding opportunity to forge a career with a market leading business. If you thrive in an environment where you control your own destiny then this role is an ideal challenge
Driven individuals who want to succeed
A market leading global player
�25-�40k & Excellent benefits and quick progression

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Demand Planner

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:05:00 GMT
In this position the successful candidate will be accountable for managing Line Stock for a specific category. Controlling both the intake and store stock replenishment in line with availability and stock level targets.
- Manager and Plan supplier purchase orders, whilst bearing in mind current stock base, lead times, demand forecasts and promotion activities etc.
- Plan and assign stock for promotional activities, factory shutdowns, seasonal stock builds and any other extraordinary purchases.
- Accountability for product availability and stock levels, whilst demonstrating clear understanding of the stock and supplier base.
- Liaise with Supplies regularly to ensure maximum stock availability.
- Build strong relationships internally, in particular the buying and marketin
- The successful candidate would have a strong appreciation of demand/supply planning within the Retail/FMCG environment.
- Looking for a highly numerate and analytical individual who must be able to plan forward and rationalise previous performance.
- Work to tight deadlines and integrate into a team atmosphere without neglecting ones own accountability.

A household name in the Retail Industry
27-33k plus bens

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Planning Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:04:00 GMT
The role of Planning Manager will be to lead the Supply Chain Planning & Scheduling team to maximize finished goods availability for customer order fulfilment to achieve excellent customer service levelswhilst minimizing costs.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
Planning supply of finished goods for UK customer order fulfilment from UK manufacturing units, sub-contract manufacturers, European mainland manufacturing units and Asia Pacific suppliers to achieve customer service, inventory and cost targets.
Materials planning and factory scheduling forUK manufacturing sites to meet the requirements of the production schedules, whilst minimising working capital.
Drive continuous improvement activities ofthe UK supply chain planning and scheduling network, business proce
The successful candidate for Planning Manager will come from an FMCG background and possess substantial supply chain planning exposure in finished goods and production planning. You will also:
Have managed a team of planners
Show a proven capability to improve planning functions to drive excellence
Have a strong understanding of the consumer/supplier interface an use this to your advantage when driving improvement projects
Have working knowledge of SAP and ideally been involved with SAP implementation
Ideally you will be degree educated in Engineering or Business Management.
A successful global consumer durable business with an excellent culture and employee development
A competitive salary+ benefits depending on your level of expertise

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Strategic Buyer

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:04:00 GMT
Main Duties
- Prevent critical supply issues through best practice supply chain management
techniques
- Liaise with stakeholders to deliver new products on cost, on time
- Develop key supplier KPI`s
- Support the bid process by obtaining competitive costs from the supply chain
- Pursue Lean, inventory and consignment initiatives with the supply chain
- Develop a competitive flexible supplier base, focused on year on year cost reduction
- Manage sub-contracted work
- Develop e-resourcing
- To understand and interpret the engineering requirements including quality delivery
specifications, price etc and to ensure that these requirements are understood and
reflected throughout the procurement cycle.
-
Personal attributes
- Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, and presentational; and IT literate
- HND in business studies / or engineering preferably and ideally supported by full or
part CIPS qualifications
- Demonstrate solid knowledgeof using ERP systems
- Highly literate in the Microsoft suite of programs
Leading Electronics Manufacturer in Gloucester area.
Up to �32,000 + Benefits

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Buyer

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:03:00 GMT
My client is seeking an experienced engineering buyer to join their team at the plant in West Yorkshire. The role will be responsible for procuring metal, rubber and plastic components for the site, and will involve:
- Sourcing new suppliers and new products
- Working closely with design engineers on new product design
- Identifying opportunities for cost savings
- Supporting the company purchasing strategy
- Managing supplier performance
- Benchmarking analysis
- Contract negotiation on pricing and terms and conditions
The right candidate will understand Engineering drawings and be able to draw up BOM`s from the drawings. You will have previously bought metals, rubber or plastic components in a previous manufacturing environment and be keen to apply your knowledge and experience in a new role. You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, and have a keen eye for identifying cost saving opportunities. You will ideally be degree educated and have started or completed CIPS.
An Engineering company based in West Yorkshire
�28,000 - �32,000 plus benefits

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Buyer

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:06:00 GMT
This is a brand new position within a leading manufacturing organisation. The position of Buyer is a stand alone role within the organisation where you will be tasked with setting a strategy for the procurement including:
Analysing current spend and supply base
Consolidating supply base
Sourcing global suppliers to achieve best price
Putting together tender documents
Negotiating contracts for the business
Setting up KPI`s
Managing a spend of around �5m for direct and indirects
Internal stakeholder management
This is a challenging position and requires someone with the following skills and experience:
Educated to degree level
Experience as a Buyer/Purchasing Manager within a manufacturing organisation
Strong leader and negotiator
Experience of global sourcing
Experience of writing tender documents
You must be organised and have outstanding attention to detail - be a strong leader and be able to put together strategy and deliver. The role can be shaped to incorporate and impact the whole supply chain and is perfect for someone looking for a real challenge.

A Leading manufacturing organisation based in North Yorkshire
�25,000 - �35,000 + job satisfaction

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Central Replenishment Operations Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:04:00 GMT
The purpose of the role is to develop, trial and lead projects that will significantly improve the Hardlines replenishment for Stores.
- Your role with be part of a significant and high profile programme of work that will result in news of working for stores. Within a year you will be able to go into those stores where you will have tangibly and visibly improved their operations I.e. Less stock, better availability and simpler processes for the stores.

You will be responsible for:

- Reduce Hardlines backstock
- Improve Hardlines availability
- Make processes simpler for stores
- Deliver step change

You will also be tasked with:

- Identifying opportunities to improve Hardlines operations for stores
- Analysing the i
We are looking for candidates with excellent project management skills
Build relationships quickly and improve Stakeholder relationships.
Ideally exposure to non-food or hardlines within a Retail environment.

An opportunity to join one of the largest and best know retailers in the UK
40-50k plus benefits

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Purchasing Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:07:00 GMT
Responsibility for:

- Material spend.

- Tenders (level of spend dependent) - in conjunction with Global Sourcing team.

- Developing contracts and payment terms (payment terms are in conjunction with Finance, and in line with Corporate guidelines).

- Driving down price in all deals.

- New product interaction (including assisting with new supplier auditing).

- Drive cost out of the business and resist price increases / question increase proposals.

- Take market data and put the business in the driving seat - forward thinking ahead of our suppliers.

- Assist in supplier non conformance handing.
- Ideally procurement qualified (MCIPS)

- Knowledge and experience of the Timber industry, though not a pre-requisite, would be a huge benefit

- Contract law knowledge

- Tender/tendering process knowledge

- Good communication skills.
Our client is a highly respected market leading manufacturer in its sector
�37,000 - �42,000

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Global Category Director

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:07:00 GMT
As a Global Category Executive it will will be your responsibility to meet global business requirements through development and execution of category strategies throughout the external supply chain. Other key elements and responsibilities include;
- Leading functional and professional development of related buying functions
- Delivering cost reduction targets across the external supply chain
- Global remit
- Experience in establishing functional, sourcing or business strategy
- Broad knowledge of purchasing function and ability to support business objectives
- Effective in dealing with ambiguity in the Category role
The successful candidate in the Global CategoryDirector role will;
- Sound Technical knowledge of commodities, products and services within a precision engineering environment
- Experience of managing complex supplier relationships at a senior level in global supplier networks.
- Essential understanding of total cost management
- Global outlook and culturally aware
- Ability to build effective teams and coach them to execute and deliver strategy and drive performance.
Global Precision ManufacturingOrganisation based in the East Midlands
�80-100k + Benefits depending on experience

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Buyer

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:08:00 GMT
To manage the commercial relationships between my client and the International Supply Base. To control product cost by providing a structure and process to develop, introduce, maintain and improve the supply of product into the organisation by tendering, benchmarking, analysing & recommending supply options to the business. You will be operating within a category managementenvironment.
Know how to use and implement effective market analysis tools
SRM
Tendering and sourcing management
Product identification
Be able to explain the concept of category management and show examples
Project management
Already operated within a FMCG environment
Strong analytical skills
Good data & excel management skills
European languages an advantage Italian &/or German

A major organisation supplying to consumer markets
�25,000 - �35,000 + package

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Lead Buyer

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:05:00 GMT
Lead Buyer - Responsible for the day-to-day purchasing of required materials. A requirement will be an understanding of spot buying and forward contract buying. The role will also include looking for new suppliers, this could involve foreign travel. A close relationship with both Production and Sales will be required. Service is paramount in my clients industry so continuity of supply and access to materials and products within an acceptable timeframe is the ultimate goal.
This is not a stereotypical Buyers role, it will require a person who can think outside the box, make decisions on purchasing strategy`s, that can change daily depending upon the order book and the order mix and production requirements.
An experienced lead buyer with a background within a manufacturing environment.
You will ideally have people management experience and have a willing to develop a career in a growing and developing SME business.
Low cost country sourcing experience would be advantageous, together with a broad purchasing & supply chain background.
A niche manufacturing business based in Halifax.
�30-38K + Bonus (No pens or Healthcare)

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Supply Chain Information Analyst

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:02:00 GMT
The role of Supply Chain Information Analyst is to provide information and reports to management and supply chain members to enable sales managers and stock controllers to forecast and order stock effectively.
- Identifying the information needs of all roles across the supply chain and developing reporting solutions to complement process changes and daily operations
- Creating daily and also adhoc reports for supply chain team members and other internal customers using SQL Query Analyzer and Microsoft Excel/Access
- Identifying issues and opportunities for business improvement, formulating and testing hypotheses whilst delivering all information requests professionally and in a prioritised manner, ensuring business expectations are effectively managed consistently<
The ideal candidate for this role will be a team player, able to work with their direct colleagues and across wider boundaries. You must have good communication skills, both written and verbal, along with good listening skills in order to ensure requirements are met. A high level of attention to detail is critical and all work is of the highest quality and accuracy.
A leading retailer in the food and non-food industries based in Yorkshire.
Competitive salary plus benefits

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Senior Buyer

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:06:00 GMT
You will be responsible for procuring a defined range of products at competitive prices, consistent with the company`s requirements for quality, service and business practice. You key responsibilities & tasks will include:
- Develop commodity strategies to identify suitable technologies, and preferred suppliers, to enter into a long-term business relationship.
- Demonstrate a confident and mature approach to teamwork and provide purchasing / commercial input into a cross-functional team that will contribute towards meeting a pre-defined set of organisational, departmental and programme objectives.
- Confidently enter into total cost and contractual negotiations with current and potential suppliers and to identify cost saving opportunities.
- Ensure sup
Experience in the automotive sector is not essential, but you must have proven and demonstrable experience of success in a commercial role within the manufacturing industry.The key initial criteria you will need to demonstrate are as follows:
- An ability to analyse cost data, and a good working knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- An understanding the tools and techniques used in industry to close cost gaps, whilst maintaining relationships.
- The capability to manage internal stakeholders effectively and influence where necessary
- Highly personable and able to work as part of a busy cross functional team within a fast paced environment
Applicants with a Degree will be given priority.
Leading automotive manufacturer
�15-�18.50/hr

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Shift Operations Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:02:00 GMT
Responsible for ensuring the site achieves daily production targets through the effective management of First Line Managers and accountable for maintaining best standards practices and promoting supportive working atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the site achieves daily production targets through effective management of First Line Managers.
- Manage, develop, appraise and support First Line Managers
- Accountable and overall responsibility for own department(s)
- Create and deliver department business plan
- Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
- Delivery of Service Level Agreements (SLA`s)
- Delivery and maintain expected standards within all audits
- Define recruitment, training and succession needs to meet the business plan
- Iden
Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Managerial experience within a similar size manufacturing, processing or distribution environment
- Proven working knowledge of Health & Safety and legal requirements within a distribution or processing environment
- Ability to interpret data and effectively apply outcome to the needs of the business
- Knowledge of team dynamics and the effects of a positive working environment
- Demonstrate the ability to coach, lead and motivate large teams to deliver results.
- Experience of working within set budgetary and performance targeted workplace
- Able to clearly communicate at all levels (direct and indirect reports) delegating to the appropriate level
- Adaptable and self awa
Multinational
�40-42k + Benefits

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Night Shift Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:07:00 GMT
The candidate will be required to efficiently and safely manage the night shift at a busy, professional warehouse, the candidate will be required:
- To ensure that all plant and equipment is serviceable and in position for the start of the Night Operation.
- Manage your team through good communication, team briefings and continually monitoring individual performance
- Ensure team activities are compliant with Company and statutory legislation. Deputising in the absence of the Operations Manager.
- To ensure that trunk vehicles are loaded in a safe and secure manner, ensuring that carrying capacity is not exceeded.
- To inform the Operations Manager of any problems within the operational team that cannot be immediately resolved.
- To ensure th
The ideal candidate needs to be target driven and motivated by success while holding their teams well-being and progression in high regard. The candidate will be expected to constantly evaluate and assess their own, and their team`sperformance and manage accordingly.
Leading distributor
�30k

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Purchasing Analyst

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:07:00 GMT
We`re currently working witha global manufacturing business in Yorkshire, recruiting a Purchasing Analyst to join the Procurement team. This role is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within purchasing, learning from a very successful team.

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the analysis of data on plant inventory and on purchasing variances, and to communicate the information to the wider business through regular reporting and forecasting. Ensure that any new excess is correctly allocated to cost of sales or the relevant department variance account. This position is also responsible for co-coordinating all activities relating to the annual physical stock take. Job Dimensions:

Dimensions: Inventory value US$150million
Inventory lines approx 1000
Purchasing experience and a good understanding of Inventory Control principles, as well as experience of inventory within an engineering environment.

Basic engineering background, an ability to read engineering drawings and basic understanding of different materials is required.
Use of MS Office software packages is required - in particular expertise with Excel and knowledge of Access, and knowledge and experience of SAP/R3.

Must be able to work accurately on own initiative, be self motivated and have the drive and personality to interact with people from various disciplines, often having to influence thinking and actions without direct authority.

A good level of personal confidence and credibility is required, sin
Global Manufacturing business in Yorkshire
�25,000 - �30,000

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Senior Buyer - Raw Materials

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:04:00 GMT
An exciting opportunity to join a global market leading FMCG company in Yorkshire has arisen for a Senior Buyer to join and strengthen the existing Procurement Team. This is an all-encompassing role designed to manage all developmental and commercial aspects of the raw materials portfolio for the business. The Senior Buyer of Raw Materials is responsible for supporting the Senior Purchasing Manager by developing and implementing tactical strategy for the achievement of agreed purchasing objectives as well as ensuring that the company obtains all materials, goods and services to the requisite standards and that cost optimisation is the key decision-maker at all times. This is an important middle management role which offers career progression

Scope & Dimension of Role

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The successful candidate will have an outstanding track record within Procurement within the chemical industry or similar fast paced industry. You will have demonstrable experience and exemplary communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

Attributes

- Numerate.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong in influence and persuasion skills.
- Good interpersonal skills in multi discipline teams.
- Relationship building ability both with suppliers and internally
- We are a global business, candidates should be open to relocate internationally for career development and challenge
- The business language is English, therefore fluency in English is essential and fluency
Global market leading FMCG Chemicals Business
�35,000 - �45,000 basic salary & excellent benefits

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.

Procurement Specialist - CapEx - to �400 per day

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:46:00 GMT
Procurement Specialist - CapEx: €300-400 per day

Your chance to work for a global blue chip giant on a long term contract role focusing on CapEx spend. MUST HAVE FRENCH SPEAKING ABILITY....

This is a great opportunity for a French speaking CapEx procurement professional to engage on an assignment with our global, industry leading client.

The position will involve managing packaging machinery spend and secondary equipment, including equipment leasing, etc.

To be considered for this role, you must be able to speak English fluently and also have the ability to speak French to a reasonable level. Ideally, you will have sourcing and contracts experience within a pharmaceutical or cGMP (current good manufacturing practice) industry area.

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Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency.

Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business
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Local Procurement Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:58:00 GMT
A great opportunity to establish yourself within a forward thinking procurement unit within a global pharmaceutical giant. Our client is a leader within their specialist field within the pharmaceutical industry, and an Employer of Choice. They are intrinsically linked with their customer base and recognised as making a significant difference to the well being of society. As part of their desire to possess a best in class procurement division across Europe, they now require a Local Procurement Specialist to lead the team in the Netherlands, where this role will be based. (Fluent Dutch Speaking is Essential) You will report to the Director of European Procurement and sit within the European Commercial Supply Chain group. The European Procurement Function is responsible for ensuring cost reduction fundamentals and effective sourcing strategies are employed that deliver value add to the business. This is achieved through best practice category management methodologies, contracting and sourcing techniques, ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations and providing dedicated oversight of market place developments. In this role the person is required to support the planning, organisation and delivery of the local Procurement strategy that aligns with the overall European Procurement strategy and local and Corporate goals. The role includes a significant level of interaction with groups and individuals within the business. Building and proactively managing excellent working relationships with colleagues is critical to the development of the role. Therefore, to be considered suitable for this exciting position you must demonstrate the following: - Working towards a professional qualification (i.e. CIPS or NEVI) - Graduate caliber - Experience in a multi-category purchasing environment - Will have a broad understanding of procurement principles and proven experience of contract negotiation, drafting and management - Category experience on some of the following categories; � HR/ Professional Services � Auto � Information Technology & Communications � Sales & Marketing Support � Facilities If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Guy Wiffen or Jon Pollard at Beaumont Select on +44 1403 248448, or email your details to[email removed] or[email removed] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business

Global Procurement Manager - Indirects

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:58:00 GMT
Procurement Manager for broad indirects required for this Global Pharmaceutical company. Part of a new global sourcing team you will report into the Head of International Procurement and be responsible for managing the Sourcing requirements within a wide range of indirect spend categories of which you will have extensive experience. Excellent stakeholder management experience is required as is the ability to 'sell' procurement internally. You will be a strong negotiator with a track record of savings, be results driven and able to work independently. Responsibilities: Category management: � Spend management: maintain a current spend database for category � Supply base analysis: monitor, analyze and report actual spend, trends, forecasts and supplier base data � Opportunity identification: identify and qualify improvement opportunities (TCO & stakeholder value) � Opportunity prioritization & Strategy development: create a prioritized category sourcing program with stakeholders � Requirements definition: identify and define specific stakeholder requirements � Tendering: define evaluation/ selection criteria, define and manage RFI and RFP processes � Supplier selection: evaluate and negotiate proposals, ensure and validate selection of the best supplier(s) with stakeholders � Supplier service levels: negotiate service level agreements that specify performance dimensions, targets, monitoring and consequences of non-compliance � Supplier contracting: complete and implement the contract in accordance with legal standards and procurement policies and guidelines � Infrastructure development: support/ leads development of optimized procurement processes and systems for category Supplier relationship management: � Performance monitoring: monitor and report supplier performance on the basis of pre-determined, relevant and measurable KPIs as contained in the service level agreement; aggregate performance reports for suppliers within category � Supplier relationships: develop supplier relationships with key (critical) suppliers to ensure consistent quality, innovation and continuous improvement � Supplier performance improvement: in response to performance or shortfalls or as part of continuous improvement effort, establish, agree and implement improvement plan Minimum Requirements � Purchasing knowledge: sourcing process, commodity management and analysis, supplier management and development, pricing theory and policy, negotiation, supply chain, make or buy. � BSc/HBO (technical/economic/administrative) or equivalent � Purchasing related training (Nevi, Isfah, MBA) � Negotiation (at least 1 course) � Solid Purchasing experience in a profit driven and international environment � (Project) Management experience (team or direct) � Experience with tendering processes, supplier negotiations and contracting � Experience with ERP � Computer skills (MS-office environment) � Willingness to travel � Fluency in English, both in oral and written communication ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business

Commercial Manager: Information Systems - Vodafone

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:07:00 GMT

As an Information Systems Commercial Manager at Vodafone, you'll manage the procurement process for our IT professional services, including systems for customer relationship management and billing.

It'll be up to you to select suppliers with high service standards, competitive rates, and the capability to meet our needs. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you'll also develop local procurement strategies which seek out business opportunities, capitalise on current market conditions, and challenge stakeholders.

It's a real opportunity to move into a high-visibility role that will give you plenty of stakeholder interaction and the chance to challenge the status quo at the world's largest mobile telecommunications company.

Vodafone

As Vodafone continues to evolve, our commitment to innovation has never been greater. Already the world's leading mobile telecommunications company, our goal is to pioneer a world of total communications solutions, where fixed, mobile, voice and data will all become one. And with approximately 289 million customers to cater for across the globe, there has never been a better time to jump on board - whoever you are and wherever you come from. The role of Information Systems Commercial Manager will be a key position within the Supply Chain Management department.

As an Information Systems Commercial Manager your main responsibilities will involve:
Ensuring that the views and requirements of our UK operating companies are understood during the development of procurement strategies
Reviewing suppliers to drive improved performance and efficiency
Identifying and delivering commercial best practices and synergy benefits through effective collaboration with other business areas
Promoting the use of innovative procurement methods
Driving supply chain management engagement with stakeholders
As an Information Systems Commercial Manager your skills and qualifications will ideally include:
Procurement experience in a multinational context
Contract negotiation experience
A proficient knowledge of contract law
Strategic sourcing and supplier management experience
A solid understanding of financial modelling and the total cost of ownership
What we will be looking for in you:

Ideally, you'll be CIPS qualified and have experience with multiple service categories.

Contact:

To apply and for a more detailed job description please click on the 'apply now' button.

Please apply with your CV in English as well as your current salary details.

Commercial Manager: Marketing Services - Vodafone

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:07:00 GMT

As a Marketing Services Commercial Manager at Vodafone, you'll manage the procurement process for our marketing activities, including marketing communications, media, public relations, experiential marketing, and events.

It'll be up to you to select suppliers with high service standards, competitive rates, and the capability to meet our needs. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you'll also develop local procurement strategies which seek out business opportunities, capitalise on current market conditions, and challenge stakeholders.

It's a real opportunity to move into a high-visibility role that will give you plenty of stakeholder interaction and the chance to challenge the status quo at the world's largest mobile telecommunications company.

Vodafone

As Vodafone continues to evolve, our commitment to innovation has never been greater. Already the world's leading mobile telecommunications company, our goal is to pioneer a world of total communications solutions, where fixed, mobile, voice and data will all become one. And with approximately 289 million customers to cater for across the globe, there has never been a better time to jump on board - whoever you are and wherever you come from. The role of Commercial Manager will be a key position within the Supply Chain Management department.

As a Commercial Manager your main responsibilities will involve:
Ensuring that the views and requirements of our UK operating companies are understood during the development of procurement strategies
Reviewing suppliers to drive improved performance and efficiency
Identifying and delivering commercial best practices and synergy benefits through effective collaboration with other business areas
Promoting the use of innovative procurement methods
Driving supply chain management engagement with stakeholders
As a Commercial Manager your skills and qualifications will ideally include:
Procurement experience within a relevant category
Experience negotiating contracts and challenging business requirements
A proficient knowledge of contract law
Strategic sourcing and supplier management experience
A solid understanding of financial modelling and the total cost of ownership
What we will be looking for in you:

Ideally, you'll be CIPS qualified and have procurement experience in a blue chip environment.

Contact:

To apply and for a more detailed job description please click on the 'apply now' button.

Please apply with your CV in English as well as your current salary details.

Warehouse Supervisor / Team Leader �25k

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:06:00 GMT
Job description We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join this well established food distributor at their North West depot. Working a shift pattern on permanent nights, you will be reporting to the shift manager and responsible for the daily management of the warehouse team. Responsible for the efficiency of the production team. Monitoring the assembly, checking and packing, loading and invoicing of customer orders within a fast paced, next day delivery environment. Candidate profile We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Production Supervisor with proven success in a similar supervisory capacity, ideally having worked within the food distribution industry. You will co-ordinate and motivate your team to meet the depot KPI's. Responsible for ensuring effective procedures are in place and followed with the ability to produce quality results. You will be a confident communicator liaising with other areas of the business in order to develop and enhance shift performance. It is essential to the role you have good working knowledge of warehouse operational procedures with a good understanding of transport legislation, ensuring that all vehicle schedules, loads and operating practices comply with transport legislative requirements at all times. Candidate skills The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experience: * Management of a large warehouse team * Comprehensive understanding of warehouse procedures * Good understanding of transport legislation * Ability to work under pressure * Experience of reporting KPI's * Working knowledge of Health & Safety

Import / Export - Seafreight Sales Executive

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:47:00 GMT
Our client a leading international logistics provider and is seeking to appoint a seafreight Sales Executive. You will be expected to actively participate in the promotion of Seafreight Sales, through both the telephone and external face-to-face visits, whilst maintaining and developing a designated territory of medium-large volume clients. You will review and present the right solutions to the client and ensure all parties involved are correctly and accurately informed, creating SOP's where appropriate. The successful candidate will have direct sales experience within an Import / Export environment. With experience in proactively targeting business in their designated territory. You will be required to actively plan and co-ordinate your local sales strategy in accordance with business field objectives. Your preparation and presentation of appropriate quotations and sales literature will be fundamental to your success. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to accurately keep all parties involved aware of future developments. Do you have experience of creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)? Have you experience of implementing new business to become fully operational? * Previous sales experience/ knowledge of both Import and Export * Knowledge of Seafreight and understanding of Airfreight and logistics * High level of PC literacy on MS Word/Excel, or similar * High degree of organisational, administrative, communication skills and self-motivation * Ability to work on own initiative * Valid Drivers License

Transport Operator (French Speaking) Circa �20k

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:51:00 GMT
Job description Our client, one of the UK's leading multimodal distributors, having recently gone through a successful period of growth and expansion they are looking to add to their transport team. This is a great opportunity for anyone Fluent in French and having worked within a transport office to further develop their existing skills and experience within a successful organisation Candidate profile We are looking for an experienced French Speaking Transport Operator ideally having previously worked within a European distribution or Logistics environment. Working as a part of a close knit, busy transport team you will be responsible to ensure the success and execution of pre-planned delivery schedule. We are looking for candidates who have a strong customer focus providing an effective means of communication between the drivers, sub-contractors and customers, to liaise with drivers throughout the day and update systems, informing customers of late runners as required Candidate skills The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: * Fluent French is essential to the role * Previous use of transport operations software and use of Microsoft Office Applications. * Familiarity with Road Transport legislation applicable to LGV Operations * Good telephone manner and excellent verbal and written communication skills. . * Excellent Customer Service skills * Understanding of time critical deliveries * Highly Organised * Strong IT Skills

Transport Operator

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:12:00 GMT
Our client, one of the UK's leading multimodal distributors, having recently gone through a successful period of growth and expansion they are looking to add to their transport team. This is a great opportunity for anyone Fluent in French and having worked within a transport office to further develop their existing skills and experience within a successful organisation We are looking for an experienced French Speaking Transport Operator ideally having previously worked within a European distribution or Logistics environment. Working as a part of a close knit, busy transport team you will be responsible to ensure the success and execution of pre-planned delivery schedule. We are looking for candidates who have a strong customer focus providing an effective means of communication between the drivers, sub-contractors and customers, to liaise with drivers throughout the day and update systems, and inform customers of late runners as required. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: - Fluent French is essential to the role - Previous use of transport operations software and use of Microsoft Office Applications. - Familiarity with Road Transport legislation applicable to LGV Operations - Good telephone manner and excellent verbal and written communication skills. . - Excellent Customer Service skills - Understanding of time critical deliveries - Highly Organised - Strong IT Skills

Buyer

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:05:00 GMT
BUYER � Devon � to �24k + Bens A Company who are leaders in global electronics are looking for a Buyer to join their team based in Devon. You will be reporting to the Materials Manager and your main responsibilities include: - Analyse data - Purchase goods at agreed costs from approved suppliers - Ensure that material is delivered on time to meet demand and enable continuous production - Maintain and manage supplier relationships through regular contact and meetings - Work with the Component Engineering team to identify suppliers of materials and services for new leading edge products - Implement lean supply techniques - Reduce the stock holding and increase inventory turns on the commodity assigned The main qualities and attributes you will need to demonstrate are: - Excellent computer skills particularly Microsoft Excel and Access - Data analysis experience - Previous purchasing experience in a Manufacturing environment (preferably electronics) - Strong negotiation skills Excellent conditions of employment including 25 days plus bank holidays per annum, company sick pay scheme, free life assurance and a voluntary/contributory pension scheme. To apply, please attach your CV and/or call Lucy Heap on 01189565545.

Procurement Operations Manager

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:38:00 GMT
Essential Experience - Experience of managing a high performing team - Good team player with experience of working in a virtual team - Educated to degree standard - Ability to consistently meet and over achieve on targets and deadlines - Experience within a Supply Chain environment ideally in a high tech, high value international environment - High level of credibility with strong influencing skills - Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels - Experience of using a demand planning tool - Proactive and self motivated - Strong negotiation skills - Proven leadership skills - Analytical - Analytical, organised, with ability to plan & juggle multiple priorities and maintain focus - Very good knowledge of Supply Chain principles and practices (5 years minimum) - Good commercial acumen with good financial awareness - Good IT skills, particularly in MS Office packages - Ability to impart enthusiasm, passion and vision - Ability to express complicated and involved information in a concise and articulate manner - Proven presentation skills - Must be willing to travel in line with business requirements Accountabilities: - Provide leadership to the team in order to maximise individual and team performance - Filter and escalate key issues, investigate root cause analysis and develop & implement preventative measures - Ensure all team members are conversant and compliant to relevant tools and processes - Provide Supply Chain expertise and take a lead on complex situations - Proactively drive weekly forecast reviews for stock and provision forecasts - Maximise profitability by taking a balanced view between cost of inventory and vendor rebates - Own the operational relationship with {Contract} - Produce and provide operational performance information to the customer base in a concise and articulate manner - Deliver on key performance indicators including (but not exclusive to) product fill rate, availability, inventory values, inventory costs and customer backlog management - Review business unit quarterly plans with the {Contract}Development Director and ensure achievement of Company targets - Own and manage through to completion any hoc projects as defined by the business.

Head of Procuremnent

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:43:00 GMT
You will have a highly challenging and rewarding role and will be responsible for managing and developing a high performing Supply Chain operation within a Project Management company. You will currently be or recently have been a Supply Chain Manager, preferably with a senior Procurement Management background and will have set-up, delivered and managed a first class Supply Chain operation. Your duties and responsibilities will include; Strategic and operational management of all elements of the supply chain process To manage the process of effective supply chain resource allocation and management Supplier assessment, development and relationship building Continuous development of the supply chain function Representation of the supply chain operation at senior management level Leadership of the procurement function to ensure timeliness and best value Instigator of buy-down where required Development of people in accordance with {Company Name} Personal Development Policy Other duties and projects as required by the business Be a role model of {Company Name} values Ideally degree qualified, you will be able to demonstrate a wealth of experience in developing, managing and improving a supply chain operation. You will have developed supply chain professionals to create a high performing operation capable of embracing and managing change. You will have first class communication skills and have proven experience operating at senior management level. Previous experience within the construction industry is essential.

Supply Chain Director / Sheffield / �55-�60k

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:19:00 GMT
My client is looking for a Supply Chain Director with experience of operating at board level. You will be responsible for the strategic development and maintenance of the company's supply chain processes and systems including Purchasing (capital equipment, material, subcontract services and consumables) and Operations Stockholding facility, machine shop and shipping department) from the sourcing point through to the customer. You will also be responsible for ongoing reduction in the global logistics chain cost. ESSENTIAL Experience- Over 5 years in Supply Chain Management, including working with International Partners and hands-on International strategic procurement. - Working in a Metal Stockholding or Metalworking environment - A proven track record of working, influencing and adding value at board level - Significant record of spearheading continuous improvement initiatives DESIRABLE experience - Working experience of Epicor ERP system - Procurement experience of commodoty metals such as nickel or titanium - Experience with world class manufacturing techniques such as Lean, Six Sigma Please don't hesitate to respond, however, please make sure you have read the above criteria and match all of the essential specifications outlined. NB - There is a relocation package/allowance available if required.

Junior Buyer / Sheffield / �25k

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:19:00 GMT
Junior Buyer / Goole / �25k This is a fast paced environment and is, for the reasons stated above, getting faster. At the moment they are making 50-60 units a day. They are currently dealing with c. 400 parts over 150-200 suppliers, chasing to make sure products are in stock. EXPERIENCE - Experience from a manufacturing background, used to working at a similar pace. - Working experience of MRP is essential, with good Excel experience to draw analysis and data from the system. - The ability to build good relationships with suppliers is essential as the business is growing and making a bigger impression on the market. - This person needs to be very good with numbers and self-motivated to develop within the company. BENEFITS Circa �25k dependent on experience. Holidays � Bank Holidays + 20 days in yr 1, 22 days in yr 2 up to max of 25 days in yr 3 HOURS 7:30 � 16:00 � Monday to Thursday 7:30 � 12:30 � Friday (Overtime capacity) Contributory Pension, 3% employee and 5% company (after probation period 3 months)

Shift Manager / Bradford / �30K

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:20:00 GMT
My client is looking for a Shift Manager to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of a distribution unit of up to 30 people to achieve the required customer service levels, meet the financial targets and strive for target performance levels.

There is a lot of scope to develop in this position, with two Shift Managers already in place, you are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and be good at both people management and system control.

Many of the individuals on the Bradford site are robust and used to working in a freezer environment at –22 degrees. The company is 60% unionised and thus this individual must be capable of leading from the front and getting people on board.

Essential Experience
This person first and foremost must have exceptional man management skills, with 3-4 years previous experience in a similar position. This individual must be ambitious for themselves and lead from the front.

The ERP system currently used is formul8, which is used within ABF; there is discussion of changing to SAP, however, this may not be for a number of years. The site has introduced a new bar scanning system, which runs alongside formul8. Thus experience with an inventory control and stock system is distinctly advantageous.

I will be looking for candidates with previous experience of achievement with people management and process experience with regard reducing miss-picks for example.

Health and Safety is another important aspect, therefore this individual must be able to champion standard procedures as the ‘norm’ on the warehouse floor.

Planning Manager / Lancaster / �35K - �45K

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:20:00 GMT
My client is looking for a highly experienced Planning Manager, with significant experience in Inventory Reduction and Scheduling. The purpose of the role is to improve the Operational Performance of the business. To manage the S & OP process, optimising availability of Products Vs Market Demand whilst evaluating impact on inventory levels, materials and resource constraints. You will also be responsible for a team of 5 competent Planners.

Essential Experience:
- Exceptional Planning and Organisation skills
- Must have exceptional Excel experience and be stong with figures
- Experience in a Planning Management position
- The successful candidate will have proven experience in:
- Eliminating customer backorders
- Dramatically improving inter-department relationships
- Familiarity with ERP systems

Production Manager - Boots - to �40k

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:04:00 GMT

Production Manager
£35k - £40k
Nottingham
Ref: BOOTS35660

Job summary
The Care Services Support Pharmacy (CSSP) is an exciting new medicines repackaging pharmacy situated within the Dispensing Service Centre at our Beeston site, Nottingham. The CSSP uses the latest technology to repackage medicines, preparing and producing the top 83 drugs in Monitored Dosage System into compliance blisters for Boots Stores that provide a dispensing service to care homes. The role of the Production Manager is to lead and inspire the team to deliver quality and efficiency.

What you will be doing
Supporting improvements on production performance through best practise and the role will involve coaching and leading a team of production operatives to:
Deliver agreed production output volumes, and deliver agreed production KPI's through managing and developing the team, their performance and attendance in line with company policy
Coordinate the implementation of the production schedule to deliver the production outputs required to maintain service levels to Care Services stores
Supervise the production line and all production activity, including de blistering, to deliver the required standard of accuracy and quality of pre-packs produced
Ensure compliance to all Health and Safety procedures in the production cell
Ensure compliance to all audit trail record keeping and paperwork.
What we want from you
With successful experience in Production Management, you'll demonstrate the ability to lead, coach and develop the team in this environment continually looking for new innovative ways to improve production.

You'll have outstanding planning and organisational skills and the ability to at all levels to resolve conflicts, maintain relationships and influence performance and be able to interpret high-level data. You'll also have a flexible and adaptable approach in order to get the best result or solution for the team whilst controlling costs and managing budgets.

Ideally you'll have previous knowledge and experience of Production Planning and Management in Supply Chain and/or Warehousing however we are also looking for experience of managing and motivating an operational team and managing poor performance.

What Boots will give you
As well as the exciting challenge of working in a vital team that drives huge customer numbers and revenue into our business, you will receive:
A salary of 35k -£40k
Membership to a generous annual bonus scheme
25 days holiday per year
A range of other benefits including discounted BUPA and dental plans and staff discount
To find out more, please click on the ‘Apply' link.

Customer Supply Manager - Diageo

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:05:00 GMT

Customer Supply Manager
London
£55-£60 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

The Role
Joining our GB Customer Supply Team in an entirely new role, you'll work with customers to jointly develop and execute plans that create value, in terms of driving sales growth and profit, by improving shelf availability, reducing shared supply chain cost and improving cash collection. Key to your success will be your effectiveness in establishing strong relationships with customers, with colleagues in Sales, and with colleagues in Logistics and DBS. You'll also cultivate contacts in Manufacturing to ensure they understand and can deliver on customer needs.

The Candidate
Ideally you'll be of graduate calibre, however more important is good, relevant experience that you're ready to build on. This might have been gained in Supply, including of warehousing, transport/demand and supply planning or the OTC process, or you'll bring customer facing experience that means you've had excellent exposure and understanding. Just as important are the skills essential to consistently delivering a great performance, including confident communication and influencing skills, plus a commitment to the value of team work and working collaboratively to deliver results.

The Company
Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands that includes many of the world's best-loved premium drinks such as Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Baileys, J&B, Captain Morgan, José Cuervo and Tanqueray.

Company and Benefits
Consistently recognised as one of the best companies to work for in the UK and globally, at Diageo, our purpose is to 'celebrate life every day, everywhere'. Diageo is packed with passion, both for our brands and for our business. We look for people who are bursting with as much enthusiasm as we are - people who strive to be the best they can be. Amongst our many benefits, we offer international career opportunities and the unparalleled experience (and the prestige) that comes from working with some of the world's most admired brands. We believe that the incentives and rewards we offer to our people directly contribute to our success, which is why we ensure they are world class. A competitive remuneration package is on offer for this role.

To apply please click on the 'apply now' button then click on the "search and apply" tab on the home page, then go to "search openings" and enter 23957BR in the keyword box.

Senior Category Specialist

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:04:00 GMT
Senior Category Specialist / Senior Buyer Location: East Midlands Salary: Basic range - �30,000 to �37,000 plus bonus (4K) & benefits (subject to experience) This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a blue-chip client and to work in a market-leading procurement team that invest heavily in their people, environment and culture. They are seeking a bright, dynamic individual to join their team to source, negotiate with and select suppliers within an agreed category range. Specific category knowledge will not be required, they will invest time to train you and are really looking for the right person to fit their business and can grow and develop their skills across a range of business categories, such as outsourcing contracts and IT, etc. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager you will work autonomously, managing multiple work streams and will be critical in delivering managed risk, and ensuring the cost effective and efficient delivery of supply chain capability. The successful candidate will have strong negotiation skills, with an ability to influence at senior management level. You will be required to forge and maintain relationships both internally and externally in particular driving clarity in business requirements and specifications and delivery timescales. Responsibilities: � Manage or facilitate the sourcing, selection and negotiation of suppliers � Ensure cost effective procurement is achieved for the supply of goods and services, utilising best professional / industry practice � Negotiate appropriate contracts for category of responsibility � Contribute towards the Procurement department committed cost saving targets � Develops supply market knowledge for own categories � Identify opportunities to drive forward category sourcing plans and commercial strategies with internal business partners � Execute Procurement activities (selection and contracting) in accordance with Third Party Management policy, and ensuring internal compliance, for example, IRP policy � Produce high quality contractual documentation, collaborating with Legal in accordance with the Terms of Engagement, ensuring third party risk is appropriately managed for all suppliers within scope of role / category � Support adherence to P2P processes, etc � Fully engage in Procurement team activities in order to support the continuing professionalism and development of the team Skills / Experience: � CIPS part or fully Qualified � 3 years minimum relevant Procurement experience � Knowledge of sourcing / contracting process and procedures � Knowledge of Procure to Pay process � Relevant industry best practice

Category Manager (Marketing) - Ireland

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:21:00 GMT
Category Manager (Marketing) Location: Dublin Salary: Negotiable subject to experience Our client is a leading IT & Telecommunications company and they currently require a Procurement Category Manager to focus on Marketing, Media & Advertising categories. Ideal candidates will have experience within IT or Telco environments, however, this is desirable. Reporting to the Head of Group Procurement � Commercial, you will proactively deliver cost savings and cost avoidance to the business through the development and implementation of a category plan managing the supplier commercial relationships and performance to contracted deliverables. The successful candidate will fully understand and be an expert in the spend category markets within Marketing, Media and Advertising and their dynamics, providing commercial leadership and market insight to the business areas in sourcing strategies and key negotiations. You will act as professional ambassador for the Group Procurement function to internal and external parties, working with the team to build the Group Procurement function to Best in Class within the European telecoms sector. Key Responsibilities: � Develop, agree and implement an annual and multi-year procurement plan aligned with group strategy � Provide leadership to procurement specialists as assigned � Exceed SLA�s with customers, reviewing deliverables with key customers quarterly � Optimise the supplier base for value and procurement cost in own category � Develop and deepen internal stakeholder relationships and external industry networks � Contribute to the ongoing improvement of procurement systems and processes, leveraging e-sourcing techniques where possible � Demonstrate ownership and expert leadership in contractual negotiations � Provide assessment analysis where required for decisions involving make/buy, total cost of ownership (TCO), vendor managed inventory (VMI), shared investment, etc � Conduct regular market research and benchmarking exercises, working closely with Facilities to align on technology advances and vendor technology breakthroughs and trends � Motivate, coach and develop own team of 2 Procurement Specialists Knowledge & Skills: � Business/Technical Degree Minimum, Masters Preferred � Marketing, Media or Advertising category management experience � Min 5 years procurement experience � Contract law experience

Supply Chain/Procurement/Logistics Consultant

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:52:00 GMT
Industry Experience in: Oil, Mining, Steel, Chemicals, FMCG or Electronics

My client global leading management consultancy, focused on an innovative and a dynamic company culture. As a global leading management consultancy they provide supply chain , procurement and logistic solutions to their clients globally. They see investing in their employees as a key part of this strategy are looking to invest in innovative and dynamic individuals with extensive experience in procurement at a strategic level or logistical experience in building supply chain networks. They see rewarding their employees as a key factor and offer unrivalled career progression to those who achieve within the company.

The successful Consultant will have skills in:

- Setting up supply chain networks. (Warehousing, transport routes etc.)
- Extensive Procurement experience at a strategic level.
- Extensive experience working on a variety of projects.
- Extensive knowledge of one of the given industries.

My client see their consultants as a key strategic part of their business and offer a substantial reward structure to encourage employees to take the business to the next level. You will be given the responsibility of working on and running projects on a global scale. They have a dynamic company culture promoting innovation from all employees, this is a very exciting opportunity for ambitious individuals who want to go to the next level in their careers.

Please send your applications to[email removed], or call +442077472110 for an initial discussion