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We are recruiting for a Procurement Manager to join a well-recognised local government organisation to manage their corporate services spend with a focus on Professional Services and IT ServicesThis is a fully remote role with the occasion travel to their offices for stakeholder meetings will also be responsible for leading competitive tender processes in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure value for money objectives are achieved. Role and Responsibilities: * Proactively manage, maintain and work towards categorisation of the supplier base including developing a core list of Preferred and Approved suppliers * Assist in improving, automating, and embedding the robust supplier on-boarding process * Undertake appropriate due diligence in relation to new suppliers * Support high risk/high value procurement activities across all NCIs as required * Provide training, advice and support on all areas of procurement across the NCIsExperience and requirements: * Proven track record of delivering substantial cost savings in a diverse procurement environment * Significant experience in a procurement role in a large/complex or diverse organisation * Knowledge and experience of managing procurement activities from scoping requirements through to contract award * Experience of creating and developing procurement related documents 969951HA3RINDPRO

We are recruiting for a Procurement Manager to join a well-recognised local government organisation to manage their corporate services spend with a focus on Professional Services and IT ServicesThis is a fully remote role with the occasion travel to their offices for stakeholder meetings will also be responsible for leading competitive tender processes in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure value for money objectives are achieved. Role and Responsibilities: * Proactively manage, maintain and work towards categorisation of the supplier base including developing a core list of Preferred and Approved suppliers * Assist in improving, automating, and embedding the robust supplier on-boarding process * Undertake appropriate due diligence in relation to new suppliers * Support high risk/high value procurement activities across all NCIs as required * Provide training, advice and support on all areas of procurement across the NCIsExperience and requirements: * Proven track record of delivering substantial cost savings in a diverse procurement environment * Significant experience in a procurement role in a large/complex or diverse organisation * Knowledge and experience of managing procurement activities from scoping requirements through to contract award * Experience of creating and developing procurement related documents 969951HA2RINDPRO

We are recruiting for a Procurement Manager to join a well-recognised local government organisation to manage their corporate services spend with a focus on Professional Services and IT ServicesThis is a fully remote role with the occasion travel to their offices for stakeholder meetings will also be responsible for leading competitive tender processes in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure value for money objectives are achieved. Role and Responsibilities: * Proactively manage, maintain and work towards categorisation of the supplier base including developing a core list of Preferred and Approved suppliers * Assist in improving, automating, and embedding the robust supplier on-boarding process * Undertake appropriate due diligence in relation to new suppliers * Support high risk/high value procurement activities across all NCIs as required * Provide training, advice and support on all areas of procurement across the NCIsExperience and requirements: * Proven track record of delivering substantial cost savings in a diverse procurement environment * Significant experience in a procurement role in a large/complex or diverse organisation * Knowledge and experience of managing procurement activities from scoping requirements through to contract award * Experience of creating and developing procurement related documents 969951HA1RINDPRO

Newly created role to join a well-established manufacturing organisation based in Kent and operating on a hybrid working model. Our client are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager who will be a highly organised individual who can switch between responsibilities and someone who can balance nurturing supplier relations and vicious negotiating to gain the best pricing possible. Day to day responsibility will include: * Develop and implement various strategies to drive value on the allocated category of spend. * Manage the tender process and negotiations * Drive continuous improvement within the supply base and deliver a pipeline of value engineering projects to reduce easyJet spend. * Support supplier relationship management policies to ensure consistent practises and develop supplier relationships. Experience required: * Minimum of 5 years procurement experience within a manufacturing industry * Thorough understanding of costs from source to destination. * Project Management capability * Proven track record of delivering category growth and cost savings * Understanding of product technical requirements. 970069HAINDPRO

A brand news Manager, Global Sourcing - US, EMEA, EU Technology new role, sitting in the global group function of a Media, Broadcasting and Radio beast, with multinational presence where their main hubs are the US, Australia and UK. Reporting into the VP, Global Head of Technology Procurement, who's based in the US, you will be positioned out of London to have some presence this side of the pond. The organisation currently has a class procurement function across other categories, the function is grounded and very bought into within the business, who have invested into expanding the team and aligning the whole company's IS spend in one centralised team.Main subcategories you will manage: IT Software, SaaS, Digital, Hardware, Telecoms and IT Services.Roles and responsibilities: * Supporting the business on a huge investment into IT spend * Conduct end to end procurement focusing purely on the company's IT * A large focus of the role will be aimed at building lasting relationships with suppliers * Negotiate new and existing contracts for best value for the business * Source new suppliers for best value, with up-most efficiency * Work within a close team , but take on projects autonomously, full responsibility of supplier selection * Manage stakeholders at all levels - business leads to executive level * Challenge stakeholders across the business with your own technical and previous experienceExperience required: * Must have extensive IT/IS, ideally in Software, Digital, Apps, Broadcast Online and Software * Global sourcing and stakeholder management is vital for this position * Media, Retail, Consumer, Technology type companies would be of additional interest * Proven wins and achievements, in relative sized projects * End-to-end procurement experience, strong SRM/VM experience essential * Must be able to fit into a team and work well in that environment * Very confident in negotiating any level of stakeholder * Willing to fully commit to the role and company throughout this exciting time of change

This is an exciting new Category Specialist- General Indirect and Corporate Servicesrole to join a highly reputable, truly global organisation to support the ongoing internal reputation of procurement internally, managing the spend within this designated category.Role overview: * Reporting to the Category Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out strategic procurement activity and projects * To interface and be the main point of contact for the stakeholders in the procurement project teams defined within your portfolio * Undertake and manage the effective delivery of the Procurement Strategy, policies and procedures and savings programme for your portfolio in order to provide a professional procurement service to stakeholders * Provide best practice procurement advice and end to end sourcing project management for stakeholders * Manage end to end sourcing activity including the development of sourcing strategies and approaches, running tenders, negotiating and implementing contracts for use by stakeholders. * Understand key commercial drivers and commercial success criteria for procurement undertaken within your portfolio and act as procurement challenge within the procurement governance process. Initiate and develop business cases, reports and other governance papers as required and present to the appropriate internal and external stakeholdersSkills and Experience: * Ideally some experience in General Indirect and Corporate Services procurement * Experienced Sourcing Expert, including running tenders for a variety of different goods and services across the category * Day to Day Project Planning, Delivery & Management * Experience of for delivering against individual savings targets * Able to demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills - both verbal and written * Supplier Relationship Management * Excellent communication skills, excellent commercial negotiation skills, ability to network with stakeholders at all levels of the business. * CIPS preferable, not essential 969368CRINDPRO

Working for one a US based Fortune 500 business who are turning over in the multi-billions and in an industry that is leading the way current stocks and listings, who have the highest retention rate compared to any other company we work with.They are looking for a procurement professional to come in and support the wider team in managing a wide range of service based spend such as as; IT, Marketing, HR, Professional Services, Travel, Logistics AND SO ON.A truly unique and exceptional benefits package, some examples to follow: * Every other FRIDAY OFF * Annual lunch allowance * Travel alowance * Bonus * Shares * Huge pension contributionRole and responsibilities: * Utilising strategic sourcing processes and techniques to ensure competitive supply advantage with the aim of driving improvements and efficiency in the supply chain. * Conducts market analysis activities and develops expertise with the market conditions of assigned categories. * Leads/assists in developing and applying appropriate negotiation strategies tactics and conflict resolution. * Develops supplier relationships ensuring, value creation cost reduction and compliance with purchasing policies. Utilises strategic cost management tools and trend forecasts to assist in maximising value of supplier relationships and contracts. * Develops category management plans and oversees implementation of new supply arrangements in conjunction with relevant business experts. * Leading category teams which include business partner SME's, procurement analysts, contractors, internal/external stakeholders and procurement or business professionals. * Formulating fit for purpose contracts. * Leading or participating in ad-hoc project teams.Competencies / Skills: * Excellent negotiation and communication skills. * Collaborative and able to build relationships with multiple groups including other business units, higher levels of management and external suppliers. * Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and capable to complete tasks thoroughly. Ability to discern discrepancies in data and reports. * Degree educated (or equivalent) * Preferably CIPS Qualified or studying towards qualification * Considerable experience of contract review, formulation and execution. * Flexible attitude towards working hours * Experience in IT or marketing related category sourcing preferable

Our client who are one of the largest corporate banking institutions globally are in search for a Procurement Specialist who will be responsible for managing their supplier risk as well as rolling out any new procurement systems to ensure procurement controls are provided and met satisfactory. The role is part of a team and interfaces with senior stakeholders where they currently are tasked with significant compliance and systems improvement targets. Role and responsibilities: * Design and support roll out and document Standard Operating Procedures for procurement Systems projects as well a new sourcing process. * Design and support their P2P corporate system extension to new businesses. * Train new business requestors on the P2P system and liaise with the associated head Office center of expertise. * Lead the design and roll out of the Robotic Process Automation tool for invoice reconciliations to new businesses. Provide support for complex invoicing matters. * Vendor management - update of Policy documents and operational tasks to accommodate additional vendor management activities on 4th parties.Experience and requirements: * Procurement Systems and Policies experience * Analytical skills (data management) * Proficient with MS Office * Persuasive and credible, an organised planner and a natural problem solver 969974HAINDPRO

We are recruiting for a Procurement Manager to join a well-recognised local government organisation to manage their corporate services spend with a focus on Professional Services and IT ServicesThis is a fully remote role with the occasion travel to their offices for stakeholder meetings will also be responsible for leading competitive tender processes in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure value for money objectives are achieved. Role and Responsibilities: * Proactively manage, maintain and work towards categorisation of the supplier base including developing a core list of Preferred and Approved suppliers * Assist in improving, automating, and embedding the robust supplier on-boarding process * Undertake appropriate due diligence in relation to new suppliers * Support high risk/high value procurement activities across all NCIs as required * Provide training, advice and support on all areas of procurement across the NCIsExperience and requirements: * Proven track record of delivering substantial cost savings in a diverse procurement environment * Significant experience in a procurement role in a large/complex or diverse organisation * Knowledge and experience of managing procurement activities from scoping requirements through to contract award * Experience of creating and developing procurement related documents 969951HAINDPRO