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Senior ProcurementManager, Greater London (West), £65K + Benefits, Permanent

Your new company

You will be workingfor a Global FMCG Company based in Greater London, who are on a growth mission,whilst driving sustainability goals, leading the way in their market. Thiscompany operates in over 90 countries worldwide, making this an exciting global opportunity.

Your new role

You will be reportinginto the CFO, supporting their procurement needs by managing the procurementfunction, with one individual reporting into you. As this company continues togrow, their need to manage indirect spend has become vital to the success ofthe business.

You will beresponsible for

You will be managingkey buying categories whilst reviewing and approving all purchase requisitionsacross the business. You will lead all sourcing activities and tenderprocesses, targeting cost saving in line with businesses' KPIs. You will bebuilding and maintaining relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders,whilst defining the strategy goals for other categories via the line managementof the junior procurement manager. You will be the key point of contact for theprocurement function, able to support the CFO with additional procurementproject when they arise.


What you'll need to succeed

Youwill have experience working within indirect Procurement, with experience inthe marketing & event categories. You will be fluent in English withexcellent communication skills,both written and verbal. You will have proven business partnering experiencewith commercial awareness and a customer focus and a confident and positiveattitude, ability to challenge conventional thinking. You will have a good workingknowledge of Office and ideally, good working knowledge of SAP orunderstanding of the principles of purchase requests.

What you'll get in return

You will be entitledto a base salary of £65,000 p/a as well as a range of other benefits such asbonus and private healthcare. You will work in Greater London with 3 days inthe office a week.

What you need to do 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
As a member of the FM procurement team, you will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to understand and deliver a variety of Hard FM service solutions. You will manage one direct report with a dotted line of 4 regional buyers. You will work closely with the Head of FM Procurement and Senior Category Manager to develop and implement category strategies to improve the service and cost-effectiveness of the Hard FM category.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have extensive knowledge of the FM category, with an in-depth understanding of Hard FM services. You should have experience working within a large matrix organisation and be able to effectively engage and influence both operational and head office stakeholders. You should have experience of managing and developing teams. You should be able to commit to weekly travel to client sites across Greater London to help understand client needs and deliver solutions.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive base salary of up to £75,000 alongside a discretionary annual bonus. You will also be able to work in a hybrid pattern with 2 to 3 days a week from home. You will be eligible for private medical insurance alongside other health and wellness benefits. What you need to do 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
As a member of the FM procurement team, you will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to understand and deliver a variety of Hard FM service solutions. You will manage one direct report with a dotted line of 4 regional buyers. You will work closely with the Head of FM Procurement and Senior Category Manager to develop and implement category strategies to improve the service and cost-effectiveness of the Hard FM category.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have extensive knowledge of the FM category, with an in-depth understanding of Hard FM services. You should have experience working within a large matrix organisation and be able to effectively engage and influence both operational and head office stakeholders. You should have experience of managing and developing teams. You should be able to commit to weekly travel to client sites across Greater London to help understand client needs and deliver solutions.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive base salary of up to £75,000 alongside a discretionary annual bonus. You will also be able to work in a hybrid pattern with 2 to 3 days a week from home. You will be eligible for private medical insurance alongside other health and wellness benefits.

What you need to do now

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Your new company
Working for one of the UK's largest rail operators, you will be part of a team that is responsible for delivering the continuous improvement of some of the UK's busiest railway lines.
Your new role
As a buyer, you will be responsible for a range of indirect procurement categories, including but not limited to HR, IT, FM and Professional Services, with a bias towards the IT category. You will negotiate and draft a range of contracts for the provision of services as well as manage these suppliers' performance post signature. You will be responsible for the analysis and assessment of the general PQQ for all suppliers and play a vital role in onboarding tier 1 and 2 suppliers into the contract management system.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have previous experience working within an indirect procurement function with an understanding of IT contracts and their variations. You should also be a highly motivated and driven self-starter who can work independently when required. You should be a strong communicator who is able to effectively work with different teams to deliver on a range of projects.
What you'll get in return
You will be entitled to a base salary of up to £45,000 p/a alongside a range of other benefits such as free TfL travel, 75% off national rail travel, and annual salary increases. You will work in The City with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. This organisation will also offer CIPS sponsorship from day one.

What you need to do now
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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 and managing the IT Category. You will be managing £50m worth of spend, as well as direct management of a small team reporting to you. The principal part of this role will be the full E2E procurement process of the IT category. A Market Data Category manager will be reporting into you, so market data exposure would be desirable.

What you'll need to succeed
You will NEED to have predominant exposure to category management of IT - any other profiles won't be considered. 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 IT category with great stakeholder engagement to help centralise procurement.

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 - 2-3 days in the office.

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Job Title: Procurement & Contracts OfficerLocation: Central London
Job type: 12-month temporary contract
Hybrid working: 2 days remote, 3 days work from the London Office

• To undertake procurement projects in one or more key categories in line with the Local Authorities' strategic and tactical management arrangements for procurement.
• To undertake data and market analysis for category spend in order to recommend procurement strategy opportunities in line with Corporation Standing Orders, procurement regulations, and public procurement law
• To support the delivery of the recommended category strategy for aligned categories in line with all relevant regulations, legislation, government directives and codes of compliance, to reduce risk of legal challenge to the Corporation, whilst maintaining the balance between high quality of goods and services procured and price, and to develop new strategies in line with market trends, changes in procurement law or guidelines, or corporate priorities.
• To act in a business partner role for a small range of departments, providing guidance and Procurement expertise to officers involved in strategic and tactical procurement exercises.
• To champion and drive measurable responsible procurement benefits across all commercial activity
• To be committed to providing the highest level of customer service, delivering the best value to the Corporation, working with both internal and external customers/suppliers and actively seeking to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.

Candidates need to have the following experience/ qualifications:

• Previous experience within the Public Sector is essential.
• Candidates must hold or be actively working towards a CIPS qualification
• Candidates must have completed training on the Procurement Act
• A generalist background in Procurement is necessary.

This role requires an immediate start, so candidates must be available immediately or have a notice period of no more than 1 week. Please note that the day rate and hybrid working arrangements are non-negotiable.

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Job Title: Junior Buyer
Location: London

Department: Buying

Reports To: Senior Buyer

Job Summary: Looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Buyer to join a buying team. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing and product selection, specifically within the lingerie, swimwear, or nightwear categories, with a preference for lingerie. This role involves supporting the buying team in selecting and managing product assortments to meet customer needs and business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the selection and procurement of products within the lingerie, swimwear, and nightwear categories.
Conduct market research and analyse trends to identify new product opportunities.
Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the logistics team to ensure timely delivery of products.
Support the Senior Buyer in developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Analyse sales data and customer feedback to inform buying decisions.
Prepare reports and presentations on product performance and market trends.
Participate in product development meetings and provide input on product assortments.
Ensure all products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

1-2 years of experience in a buying or merchandising role, preferably in lingerie, swimwear, or nightwear.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Passion for fashion and a keen eye for trends.

Preferred Experience:

Specific experience in lingerie is highly desirable.
Familiarity with retail buying processes and inventory management systems.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
A dynamic and supportive work environment.

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Your new company
We are supporting a global telecoms business here in the heart of London as they are looking for a European Procurement Manager to cover most of the indirect procurement. This business is a leader in their field and has grown through acquisitions, therefore making this a diverse and interesting landscape to work in.
Your new role
As the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement of both IT & non-IT procurement (notably HR & Marketing spend) and others. You will be responsible for working with the Procurement Director to design and implement category and procurement strategies. Alongside this, you will be working with your key stakeholders in partnership to understand the needs of the business and drive the best value across the supply chain. After the supplier award, you will also be responsible for building on that relationship and ensuring supplier performance management where needed.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will have prior experience in indirect procurement with notable projects in IT/ HR/ marketing spend - or at least two of the three. You will have great stakeholder and supplier engagement skills, and ideally have experience working across an international supply base.
What you'll get in return
In return, whilst this is a fixed-term contract, it is a longer-term one we have seen - c 14 months in length with further opportunities within the business beyond this point. This business is in the centre of London with a hybrid working policy, the expectation being you are in the office 2-3 days per week. As a fixed-term employee, you will have access to the benefits package on top of your salary, including holiday allowance, pension contributions, plus more.
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Interim Procurement Officer
Duration: 3 months +
Location: Central London
Daily rate: £200 - £400 per day (dependent on experience)
Flexible working: Candidates must be available to work from the London office 2 days a week

Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research and identify local market best practices and suppliers
• Facilitate the process of gathering, defining, and formalising internal service requirements
• Draft, administer, and submit all relevant PQQ/RFP documentation
• Liaise with all relevant OSF departments (Global Operations, PCU, OGC, Security, Finance, etc.)
• Lead supplier negotiations in collaboration with relevant OSF stakeholders
• Facilitate internal evaluation and decision-making process pertaining to the final award
• Ensure strong handover to operations by hosting supplier introductions and trainings
• If you are interested in either of these roles or know someone who might be, please get in touch with us at your earliest convenience.

Experience required

• Skilled at negotiating and communicating with suppliers
• Experience, researching, collecting, analysing, and using data in decision-making
• Able to work effectively in compliance with internal policies and external constraints
• Able to exercise sound professional judgement on issues of sensitivity
• Organised; strong project management ability; self-directed on work initiatives; strong attention to detail
• Written and spoken communication in English
• Experience leading tenders worth over USD1M
• Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Conditional Formatting)

Please Note:This role is not suitable for candidates currently in permanent roles with a notice period of 2-4 months.
Candidates seeking permanent positions are encouraged to call 02072598714 to speak with a consultant for further advice.

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IT Procurement lead, London(Central), £35-40k + Benefits, Permanent

Your new company

You will be workingfor a specialist IT provider to SMEs based in Central London, who understandthe importance of providing reliable IT systems to their clients. This companyhas a diverse client base, and provides end-to-end service, making this a rewardingopportunity.

Your new role

You will be workingclosely with the Indirect procurement manager, supporting their daily indirectprocurement activities. As this company continues to grow, their need to managespend has become vital to the success of the business.

You will beresponsible for:

• Targeting cost saving opportunities in the indirect IT category whilst maintaining quality and service.
• Analysing current spends and look for opportunities to save costs in line with the business KPIs.
• Help develop and implement contracts and long term agreement for all newly sourced parts and services.
• Drive and develop reliable relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
• Managing bids and tenders for all contracting work.
• Develop and introduce KPIs through the IT category.
• Attending internal meetings as and when necessary with various departments.

What you'll need to succeed

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build rapport and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Previous experience in indirect buying across a variety of categories, IT experience is essential.
• Good working knowledge of MRP/APS systems.
• Experience working in a "hands on" procurement role, including execution of cost saving exercises.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office with advanced skills in Excel.
• CIPS certified is desirable but not required.

What you'll get in return

You will get the opportunity to work with a growingbusiness that offers a wide variety of bonuses and benefits.

What you need to do now

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Your new company
You will be working for a global manufacturer based in North London, leading the way in terms of innovation and practicality within their market. With teams based in 10 countries and trading in over 40 different countries globally, you will be working for a truly multinational company.

Your new role
You will be responsible for managing the electronics category, working closely with the purchasing manager and a team of 3 other buyers. You will be responsible for developing a short- and long-term category plan for your allocated category. You will conduct sourcing, RFI, RFP and RFQ activities as required to allow the business to meet growing demand. You will be responsible for ensuring approved suppliers are providing service in line with agreed SLA's etc. You will also re-negotiate existing contracts to ensure optimum commercial outcome for the business.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have experience buying a variety of electronic components such as batteries, motors, ICs, resistors etc. You should come from a manufacturing industry, ideally with 3-5 years' experience in a similar role. You should have an advanced understanding of Excel, be able to perform data analysis and collate appropriate reports when necessary.

What you'll get in return
You will get the opportunity to work with a rapidly expanding business that offers a wide array of benefits, such as a 9-day fortnight and discretionary bonus. You will receive a competitive base salary depending upon your experience.What you need to do now


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Your new company
This is a growing consultancy going from strength to strength that are looking for a Procurement Consultant to join their team and support a multitude of clients with construction/infrastructure projects up and down the UK. Your new role
As a Procurement Consultant, 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 on the delivery of multi-billion pound infrastructure projects that affect the whole of the UK. You will be working exclusively with public procurement regulations, both remotely and from client sites.
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 and consulting experience are not a requirement. However, you must be able to demonstrate an ability to thrive in this environment with time. 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 up to £52,500 depending on experience, with a discretionary 10% bonus. You will be required to go into the office 2 days a week in central London - one day you will be on site with clients in central London.What you need to do now


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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
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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 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
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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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