Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays
in partnership with clients across the private and public sector in the UK. To support their continued growth plans and to ensure the delivery of commercial excellence, they are currently recruiting for a HeadofProcurement & Strategic Partnerships to join the team. Your new role The … HeadofProcurement & Strategic Partnerships will be responsible for development and implementation of the commercial procurement strategy. The role will be accountable for the relationships with six key vendors who provide multi-million pound services to the organisation. The role will develop collaborative relationships, and … be the key point of contact and escalation for supplier-related issues. The post holder will facilitate weekly, monthly and quarterly supplier performance reviews, seeking opportunities for cost savings and to drive continuous improvement. Additionally, the HeadofProcurement & Strategic Partnerships will also lead a small more »
Job Title: HeadOf Indirect Procurement Location: Ipswich Salary: Competitive Business Overview OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance … front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.7bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it … operates. ROLE OVERVIEW Reporting to the Procurement & Fleet Director UK & Ireland, the HeadOf Indirect Procurement is a strategic role with primary responsibility for managing the UK & Ireland’s Indirect procurement functions and aligning with the procurement strategy. KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES Functional Responsible for more »
Our client is a successful and rapidly growing, innovative business providing technology solutions and an unrivalled range of logistics solutions, together with a commitment to delivering service excellence across a broad range of customers. As HeadofProcurement your primary goal will be to reduce … cost of sales across the Logistics supplier base, whilst ensuring a first class customer experience. Key responsibilities: Work with key logistics suppliers to identify and agree ways to maximise a competitive advantage Introduce and manage a vendor performance management program Identify new logistics partners to enable growth across the … UK, Europe & Worldwide Develop and maintain strong key supplier relationships Successfully manage major contract negotiations Identify and deliver solutions for bespoke Cost of Sales procurement requirements As an SME customer, negotiate win-win outcomes with larger suppliers Skills & experience: Part or fully CIPS qualified Extensive experience as a more »
Your new company You will have the opportunity to work for an award-winning organisation who are part of the Fortune 500. They have a rich heritage of winning multiple awards that recognise excellence in collaborative work with clients and are in the top 50 most inclusive employers … work for in the UK. A leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services. Led the implementation and development of strategic sourcing activities working in collaboration with the Supply Chain Director. This is a transformational role working with the business to understand requirements and … for the business. Responsibilities • Ensure that all projects sourcing is undertaken in line with the overall organisational projects strategy projects category plan project specific procurement plan and procurement best practice. • Develop the procurement projects strategy in partnership with the business and take ownership to lead the delivery. more »
Virginia Water, Surrey, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Cedar Recruitment
in strategic sourcing and vendor management on a global scale. You will play a critical role in leading the development, execution, and ongoing management of category strategies for software purchases across our enterprise. You will be at the forefront of managing relationships with global suppliers, negotiating high-value … across the enterprise regarding supplier management strategies. Oversee the entire contracting process, enhancing supplier experience and ensuring quality outcomes. Skills & Experience: Ideally 10 years of experience creating and leading IT software category strategies. Demonstrated expertise in drafting, structuring, and negotiating high-value contracts. Strong background in change management, able … to drive process enhancements and efficiency through innovative methods. Expertise in working for a global, complex matrix business with evidence of influencing senior stakeholders Solid understanding of software licensing, data privacy, and security implications. Exceptional negotiation and project management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects more »