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About Flight Centre Travel Group

Flight Centre Travel Group is one of the worlds largest travel companies with over 12,000 employees globally - who we call 'Flighties. With over thirty brands under our family tree and headquarters in more than twenty countries, our roles are diverse and our opportunities are endless. When, we say were a great place to work, we have the proof to back it up. Over the past 12 years weve been voted a 'Great Place to Work including one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing and Best Workplaces for Women. Together, we live and breathe our number one philosophy, our people, and turn up each day driven by our purpose to open up the world for those who want to see. Put simply, were a bunch of travel lovers looking for more travel lovers to join our family.

This role will be a trusted business partner and provide procurement expertise to Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Procurement based in Brisbane, Australia, as well as sitting within the regional finance leadership team, this position includes the delivery of tangible value through the end-to-end management of strategic sourcing initiatives, category management and supplier relationship management.

About the opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced procurement professional to join our procurement team based out of our Wimbledon office. As the GM Procurement, you will play an integral role in driving and supporting FCTGs strategy and vision throughout the business. The role will focus on all spend across all non-travel categories within the EMEA region, as well as local execution of global categories to support procurement strategies driven out of Brisbane, Australia. The role will have a particular focus on our global outsourced suppliers (BPO) category.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in business or procurement
• Demonstrable experience developing strategies and sourcing outsourced service providers
• 7+ years relevant procurement and category management experience
• Strong procurement, contract, and supplier management experience
• Strong knowledge, understanding and experience in identifying contractual risks
• Strong commercial acumen with a record of providing insightful business analysis
• Exceptional track record building relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
• Adaptable and ability to work with ambiguity
• Strong negotiation skills, with the demonstrated ability to develop and effectively present coherent, well-structured negotiating positions
• Strong knowledge of procurement governance and policies

Our award-winning work perks

• Flexible/hybrid working model - a mix of remote and office work.
• Discounted travel for family and friends - booked by our in-house travel team - as part of Flight Centre Travel Group, you have access to industry rates and discounts for you and your friends and family.
• Career progression - as part of Flight Centre Travel Group with a global brand network spanning 30+ brands and 20+ countries you are empowered to create clear career pathways and have access to the training and support needed to achieve your goals.
• Fun culture with industry-renowned social events (think monthly award nights, global conferences, end-of-financial year balls + more).
• Active Hour - an hour set aside each week to spend on your well-being.
• Bronze-level health cash plan - claim cash back against a range of medical services including dentistry, optical, and chiropractic.
• Plus so much more (company-matched charitable giving, excellent pension scheme, an active hour each week etc.)

Our number one philosophy is Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group's promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which reflects the diversity of our society.

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Your new company
This boutique consultancy firm has over 10 years of dedicated service to large scale construction/infrastructure projects up and down the UK. This tight--knit team are responsible for delivering substantial savings and additional benefits to their clients through delivery of best in class commercial/procurement management.

Your new role
As a Procurement Lead, you will be supporting the wider commercial delivery function in a wide variety of activities. This could include spend/supplier performance analysis one day and preparation of commercial documents (RFx, IFB, SP etc). This business currently exclusively supports public sector clients, helping with the delivery of multi-billion pound infrastructure projects that affect the whole of the UK. You will be supporting a variety of different clients who need additional help to deliver some of the largest infrastructure projects currently under construction.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with an innate ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. For this role, prior public sector experience is a requirement, particularly, experience delivering high value construction/infrastructure projects. You should be a quick learner with an attention to detail that is able to effectively manage your time with minimal supervision.

What you'll get in return
Salary will be highly competitive, dependent upon experience and relevance for the role, with a discretionary 10% bonus. You will be required to go into the office 1 day a week in central London. 25 days a/l, enhanced pension and private medical cover will also be available.
What you need to do now
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Your new company
You will be working for a leading construction and engineering consultancy firm based in the heart of Central London. This firm provides a wide range of support, with a new focus on delivering e2e procurement solutions for their clients across a range of sectors and industries.
Your new role
As a Senior Procurement Manager, you will be working with a range of private sector clients, with a focus on data centre organisations looking to expand their footprint across the UK and Europe. This role will be client facing, you will prepare and deliver tender processes to clients based on pre-existing procedures/workflows. You will deliver a range of procurement activities on a project, programme and portfolio level depending on the nature of the project work. You will collaborate-across project and cost teams to help identify, deliver and track cost-saving opportunities at varying stages of the project lifecycle.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding of the data centre industry, and experience delivering on procurement projects within the sector. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong stakeholder management skillset is required to allow you to perform in this role. You should be a self-motivated and independent worker who can manage their own workload effectively and with minimal supervision/guidance. Experience working in a consulting role in the past will be highly advantageous, but is not a pre-requisite for this position.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive base salary based on experience and suitability for the role. Alongside this you will receive 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays), a discretionary bonus scheme, private medical cover, and many more benefits. What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
This is a multinational banking and financial services institution, with over 450 branches in 19 cities. They offer a wide range of financial services, including corporate banking, investment banking and asset management, ranked amongst the largest 25 banks globally by assets under management. This team has moved from a decentralised to a centralised capacity. Therefore, a strong desire to promote procurement internally is needed for this role.

Your new role
You will be supporting the Market Data Procurement Manager in establishing the value of procurement, with a direct focus on Market Data. You will be conducting commercial and contractual negotiations with market data vendors, managing spend analysis and cost allocations and presenting your findings to senior management. You'll liaise with market data vendors to ensure ongoing market data compliance and effective market data licensing.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have a strong background within market data with relevant experience - a good understanding of the market and vendors. You must have an innovative mindset in order to support the development of the entire procurement function. You will need to have great interpersonal and communication skills when engaging stakeholders and suppliers.

What you'll get in return
With the company being very pro-people development, you will be joining a very collaborative team with a plethora of opportunities and exposure across the business. On offer is a competitive salary with 25 days annual leave, discretionary bonus and private medical and dental. As the company is very people focussed, you will benefit from a great work-life balance - 3 days in the office.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or directly email me.
If this isn't the best fit for you but you know someone that may be interested, please do reach out with their details.

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Your new company
One of the largest international, magic circle legal firms, striving to exceed client's expectations, providing first-rate legal insight and advice. They are proud of their inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work. The firm, work and people traverse jurisdictions, cultures, and languages, with over 30 offices globally. With an entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach, their clientele spans from commercial and industrial sectors to regulators and governmental bodies.

Your new role
As a Supplier Risk Manager, you will be working closely with Client and Business Development teams to provide responses to client queries and audits. You will also have much engagement with internal global stakeholders and external stakeholders. Your main responsibility will be the delivery and implementation of the firm's supplier risk management approach, whilst having training and upskilling involvement with Contract Managers and Owners to support the compliance with the procurement procedures and policies. You will also collaborate with the key stakeholder groups to ensure implementation of the SRM Framework, oversight and management of supplier risk is appropriate across a plethora of domains (regulatory, operational, financial, contractual etc).

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have a good understanding of procurement best practice, process and tools and its application to a comparable organisation. Also needed is the competency of the principles of risk management, control, and assurance. Areas such as but not limited to: data privacy, information security, financial risk management, AB&C, modern slavery, business continuity etc. We are looking for a professional with experience in an ambiguous environment, alluding to a commercial mindset.

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary with a hybrid working model, working from the office for a minimum of 50% of the time. Various opportunities to grow and develop your skills and knowledge (formal and informal training and mentoring. You will also be surrounded by many professionals with ambitious and entrepreneurial mindsets whilst being a part of a company that truly values and priorities ED&I.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
You will be working with one of the UK's leading construction and engineering consultancy firm, with offices up and down the UK. You will be supporting on some of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK, supporting value add procurement initiatives.

Your new role
You will be working within the Projects & Infrastructure team - advising on a variety of large-scale construction initiatives. You will be responsible for leading full e2e procurement processes across a variety of projects, with rotations between clients as necessary. You will work closely with engineering, project management, finance and supply chain teams. You will frequently engage with senior internal and external stakeholders, across both public and private sector clients.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have experience working within public sector - preferably working as a consultant. If you have security Clearance, this would be highly beneficial for this role, but would not be a pre-requisite. Experience working within either the Construction or IT category will be necessary for this post, as you will be responsible for advising within one area - there are multiple vacancies within this organisation. You will have to be a self-starter with the ability to effectively work in large teams and engage stakeholders across all levels.

What you'll get in return
You will be entitled to a competitive base salary dependant of experience, along with a bonus structure dependant on business and personal performance. You will also be entitled to an industry leading L&D package, with fully sponsored CIPS development with an assigned senior mentor from within the business. You will have 25 days annual leave along with the ability, after time, to buy and sell holiday entitlement.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company
This is a multinational banking and financial services institution, with over 450 branches in 19 cities. They offer a wide range of financial services, including corporate banking, investment banking and asset management, ranked amongst the largest 25 banks globally by assets under management. This team has moved from a decentralised to a centralised capacity. Therefore, a strong desire to promote procurement internally is needed for this role.

Your new role
You will be supporting the Procurement Director in establishing the value of procurement, with a direct focus on leading the Prof & Non-IT areas. You will be managing spend, split between the mentioned categories, as well as direct management of a small team reporting to you.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have a strong background across Prof, HR, Legal and Real Estate. You must have an innovative mindset in order to support the development of the entire procurement function. You will need to have great interpersonal and communication skills when engaging stakeholders and suppliers, as well as exposure managing people. You will need to have a good understanding of the market, products and services in the mentioned categories with Prof being a priority.

What you'll get in return
With the company being very pro-people development, you will be joining a very collaborative team with a plethora of opportunities and exposure across the business. On offer is a competitive salary with 25 days annual leave, discretionary bonus and private medical and dental. As the company is very people focussed, you will benefit from a great work-life balance - 3 days in the office.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or directly email me.
If this isn't the best fit for you but you know someone that may be interested, please do reach out with their details.

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Your new company
This is a multinational banking and financial services institution, with over 450 branches in 19 cities. They offer a wide range of financial services, including corporate banking, investment banking and asset management, ranked amongst the largest 25 banks globally by assets under management. This team has moved from a decentralised to a centralised capacity. Therefore, a strong desire to promote procurement internally is needed for this role.

Your new role
You will be supporting the Procurement Director in establishing the value of procurement, with a direct focus on leading the IT and Market data areas. You will be managing spend, split between the mentioned categories, as well as direct management of a small team reporting to you.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have a strong background in both Market Data and IT, with IT being the priority. You must have an innovative mindset in order to support the development of the entire procurement function. You will need to have great interpersonal and communication skills when engaging stakeholders and suppliers, as well as exposure managing people. You will need to have a good understanding of the market, products and services in IT as well as the Market Data category.

What you'll get in return
With the company being very pro-people development, you will be joining a very collaborative team with a plethora of opportunities and exposure across the business. On offer is a competitive salary with 25 days annual leave, discretionary bonus and private medical and dental. As the company is very people focussed, you will benefit from a great work-life balance - 3 days in the office.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or directly email me.
If this isn't the best fit for you but you know someone that may be interested, please do reach out with their details.

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Your new company
A leading UK investment bank with 3 main business areas, helping companies succeed and deliver exceptional results. Taking the long-term view is vital; guiding and turning their corporate clients, investors and people.
Your new role
This role will be managing the procurement process, ensuring that goods and services are purchased at optimal value while maintaining strong supplier and internal relationships. This role focusses on continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness, with a particular emphasis on IT procurement. Responsibilities include areas such as managing the third-party due diligence process, ensuring adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements will be a key part of the role, along with identifying and mitigating risks associated with procurement.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities, as well as excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills. You will also need to have a good understanding of IT procurement, with experience across other relevant categories to excel in this role. You will need to be diligent when analysing data, generating insights and making informed decisions. CIPS is not a pre-requisite but will be highly advantegous but most importantly, you'll need a high level of integrity and ethical standards.
What you'll get in return
You will be a part of a growing procurement team with the benefit of adding innovative insights to help build this function out. On offer is a competitive salary with 25 days annual leave, discretionary bonus and private medical and dental. With the business being very people focussed, you will be joining a very culture-high company with a great work-life balance - 3 days in the office.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or directly email me.If this isn't the best fit for you but you know someone that may be interested, please do reach out with their details.

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Your new company
You will be working for a leading engineering consultancy firm with a clear mission to support sustainable development across the globe. With over 17,000 employees across 140 countries, this business is a major player in driving the world towards a sustainable future.
Your new role
You will be working as a Global Procurement Systems Manager, helping the organisation as they kickstart their journey to uniting their global procurement and finance functions. As a system expert, you will be responsible for ensuring the Jaggaer system is used to its full effect by a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. This will involve providing training to key users and acting as second line support for any complex issues to do with configuration or use of the Jaggaer system. You will be supporting the roll-out of Jaggaer as they continue to implement the system across global territories. You will also lead the relationship between the business and the P2P provider, ensuring the business needs are met, and vendor relations remain at a high level.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have extensive knowledge of the Jaggaer P2P system and should be incredibly comfortable with its entire supplier management and contract lifecycle management capabilities. You should be a strong and effective communicator who is able to effectively manage a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels. An ability to configure and change the Jaggaer system to suit the needs of the procurement function is vital as they continue to roll this software out across the organisation. The ability to work independently and effectively manage your own workload is vital for this role.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive base salary, dependent upon your experience and suitability for the role. You will work from home 2/3 days a week dependent upon business needs. A competitive enhanced pension scheme along with a discretionary bonus will also come as standard for this role.


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Your new company
You will be working for a leading facilities management service provider with an annual turnover in excess of £20b. With a global procurement team exceeding 800 heads, you will be joining a global powerhouse with ambitious growth and transformation plans.


Your new role
You will be working as an IT Category Manager, sitting within a UK procurement team of 56. This role will report into the Senior IT Category Manager and be responsible for a wide range of projects across this organisation's different service offerings. Projects are wide and varied, from CCTV and frictionless shopping to ERP and Cloud storage transformation projects. You will engage with a wide variety of stakeholders to understand business requirements and effectively translate these needs into innovative solutions that meet a wide range of needs. This role will be largely home based, with occasional travel to offices in London and Hertfordshire.


What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have experience in full e2e procurement of IT software and services. This is a highly varied role with exciting and unique challenges. As such, the ability to effectively work within ambiguity is vital to allow you to fully tackle this role. You should be a strong and effective communicator who is happy to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders to deliver complex projects. An ability to create and implement long-term strategic plans is required for this role, and you should be able to demonstrate experience doing this.


What you'll get in return
You will be entitled to a competitive base salary dependent on experience of up to £70,000 p/a. This role also allows remote working with occasional travel to offices in London and Hertfordshire (once/twice a month). Wider benefits of this role include a discretionary bonus, 25 days' holiday and private health care.


What you need to do now
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APPRENTICESHIP - Air Logistics Gateway & Procurement - Starting Sept 2024 | Heathrow | req115101

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the logistics and freight forwarding industry? Look no further! We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Air Logistics Gateway & Procurement team in Heathrow. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the best in the business and gain valuable insights into the industry.

YOUR ROLE

Our Gateway & Procurement team at Kuehne+Nagel provides book & process shipments with airlines making bookings and negotiating rates, we produce transit documentation & ensure cargo delivered into the airline by the close off time. This is not just another job, it's an exciting opportunity to be a part of something big and make a real difference. So, if you are ready to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best in the business, then we want to hear from you!

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Our 24-month Apprenticeship programme is designed to provide you with the perfect blend of practical on-the-job training and study.

You'll be learning how to…

• Build strong relationships with all stakeholders and UK Branch colleagues
• Work with airlines to negotiate rates and capacity
• Produce and prepare documents for the transit of cargo
• Produce customs declaration
• Perform security checks and issue security certificates
• Work closely with warehouse& Transport colleagues
• High level of communication with Frankfurt, Amsterdam & UK Branches

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• The minimum entry requirement for this apprenticeship is Five GCSEs at grades 3 - 9 / A*-D including Maths & English)
• Our company values candidates who are passionate about providing excellent customer service, have a strong work ethic, and are able to communicate effectively with others. Good planning and organization skills is important and you will need the ability to multitask and be a self-starter.
• Previous use of Microsoft Outlook and Excel is beneficial.
• Please be aware that this vacancy does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship and for apprenticeship funding, candidates must have been resident in the EEA for at least the last 3 years.
• This position requires enhanced security clearance checks and by applying for this role you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process. This process will include criminal record checking and identify validation. Any appointment will be strictly condition upon and subject to the receipt of satisfactory results of these checks.
• This is an entry level training position. If you are already qualified or experienced in this area of work, this is unlikely to be the position for you. However, we would welcome your application for one of our other vacancies which can be found on our website.

Key Information:
Apprenticeship Contract: Fixed term - 2 Years
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours per day (0900 -1730)
Place of work: Will be expected onsite full time until performance expectations met & initial training completed .

Recruitment Process:
Step 1: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Step 2: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a telephone screening call with a member of our Resourcing team. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the business and for us to understand why you are interested in this apprenticeship and what you feel you can bring to the role.
Step 3: A final shortlist of candidates will be invited to an interview onsite with two members of the hiring team
Step 4: All candidates will receive telephone feedback after their interviews and if offered will be invited to return to the office for a further site tour and to provide right to work documentation.

GOOD REASON TO JOIN

We are thrilled to offer you a chance to join our amazing group of apprentices. You can expect a competitive starting salary of £15,500 in year one with an increase after 12 months, and a great bonus once you have completed your apprenticeship. But that's not all! You will also receive attractive benefits and an Apprentice NUS discount card. We understand that starting a new job can be daunting, but don't worry! You will be supported throughout your journey by a network of mentors, line managers and previous apprentices. They will help you achieve your qualifications and progress along your apprenticeship journey. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Apply now and take the first step towards a bright future.

ABOUT KUEHNE+NAGEL

With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies.

CONTACT

UK Future Talent
uk.futuretalent@kuehne-nagel.com