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Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing and Contract Manufacturing

Location
Antrim and Newtownabbey District, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
step. Position Summary The Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Contract Manufacturing is responsible for managing strategic supplier relationships, contract manufacturing partners, component sourcing activities, and cost reduction initiatives supporting Xirgo's portfolio of IoT asset tracking, vehicle telematics, and video telematics products. This role leads the sourcing and commercial … introductions. The Senior Manager serves as the primary day-to-day commercial interface with contract manufacturers and key suppliers while driving continuous improvement in cost, delivery, quality, and supply chain resilience. Key Responsibilities Contract Manufacturer Management Manage day-to-day commercial relationships with contract manufacturing partners.Support contract negotiations, pricing ...

Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing and Contract Manufacturing

Location
Antrim and Newtownabbey District, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
step. Position Summary The Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Contract Manufacturing is responsible for managing strategic supplier relationships, contract manufacturing partners, component sourcing activities, and cost reduction initiatives supporting Xirgo's portfolio of IoT asset tracking, vehicle telematics, and video telematics products. This role leads the sourcing and commercial … introductions. The Senior Manager serves as the primary day-to-day commercial interface with contract manufacturers and key suppliers while driving continuous improvement in cost, delivery, quality, and supply chain resilience. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day commercial relationships with contract manufacturing partners. Support contract negotiations, pricing reviews ...

SVP IT Strategy, Governance & Culture (m/f/d)

Location
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
owns enterprise IT strategy, governance design, commercial and financial discipline, organisational and capability frameworks, performance measurement, and leadership culture, ensuring technology operates as a cost-effective, well-governed, and accountable enterprise capability. Sitting within the CIO Office, this role provides strong, central leadership to drive structural efficiency, organisational clarity … cost discipline, and executive confidence in the performance and management of IT. WHAT WILL YOU DO Lead the development and execution of enterprise IT strategy aligned with business priorities, financial objectives, and risk appetite. Design, operate, and continuously improve the CIO Office operating model, including governance structures, decision-making ...

R-04 Technical Project Manager – DevOps Full-time · London · On-site Travel · HK / TW

Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
based external vendor, who is responsible for managing our AWS accounts and services. Your primary mission will be to lead company-wide AWS cost elimination initiatives, drive smart resource sizing, oversee complex account migrations, and manage contractor SLAs. This role requires an individual who combines solid DevOps understanding with … financial acumen and exceptional cross-border communication skills. What You’ll Do Cloud FinOps & Cost Optimization (Primary Focus) Lead the FinOps Strategy Own, define, and execute comprehensive AWS cost elimination and optimization projects across our entire multi-account cloud infrastructure. Spending Analysis & Control Regularly analyze AWS billing, Cost ...

Technology Modernization Director (Performance)

Hiring Organisation
AlixPartners
Location
London, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
governance design. Technology and Product strategy and innovation, assisting our clients with the strategy and execution. Technology investment roadmaps and value creation plans. Technology cost reduction, outsourcing and end to end Transformation. Technology assessments leading to possible re-platforming, rationalization and consolidation activities. Technology due diligence, carve … with the client. Deliver advanced technical and consulting expertise in the following Technology areas: Strategy, due diligence, general technology assessments, strategic architecture, operating model, cost modelling and cost reduction, turnaround of large scale "troubled" projects and company separation (carve-out) or integration (merger) projects. Be recognized ...

Sourcing & Procurement Senior Manager

Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
what we call the Intelligent Supply Chain. Supply Chain & Operations isseekingto recruit a consultant with strong advisory consulting experience and a history of strategic cost reduction and/or sourcing & procurement projects. The Sourcing & Procurement community is one of the key components of Accenture’s Supply Chain & Operations … etc.) AI evaluation and deployment Procurement managed services/outsourcing In this role you will: Be responsible forleadingprojects anddeliveryteams in ourSourcing & Procurementgroupto formulateandexecute strategic cost reduction and procurement transformations Leadend-to-end strategy to implementation of procurement’s digital and analytics capabilities, including but not limited ...

Logistics Analytics & Optimisation Lead

Location
Belfast City District, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
analytics professional to drive data-informed decisions across global logistics operations. This role delivers insights that optimise transportation performance, improve operational efficiency, and support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining customer satisfaction. The position also plays a key role in automation, reporting, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. … make an impact:*** Analyse shipment routing, service levels, carrier selection, and logistics data to identify opportunities to optimise the global supply chain and achieve cost efficiencies.* Collaborate with regional logistics teams, internal stakeholders, and external providers to implement routing guide changes that deliver savings while maintaining customer satisfaction.* Lead ...

Logistics Analytics & Optimisation Lead

Hiring Organisation
Ciena Corporation
Location
Belfast, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
analytics professional to drive data-informed decisions across global logistics operations. This role delivers insights that optimise transportation performance, improve operational efficiency, and support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining customer satisfaction. The position also plays a key role in automation, reporting, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. … make an impact: Analyse shipment routing, service levels, carrier selection, and logistics data to identify opportunities to optimise the global supply chain and achieve cost efficiencies. Collaborate with regional logistics teams, internal stakeholders, and external providers to implement routing guide changes that deliver savings while maintaining customer satisfaction. Lead ...

Logistics & Transport Management Analyst

Hiring Organisation
Blue Arrow- Logistics
Location
Ripley, Derbyshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£55,000
Logistics & Transport Management Analyst Denby, Derbyshire | Full-Time | Onsite Drive Operational Improvement. Deliver Real Cost Savings. Shape Future Systems. A specialist logistics organisation is seeking a Logistics & Transport Management Analyst to play a key role in delivering operational improvements, transport optimisation initiatives and measurable cost savings across warehouse … across logistics operations. Key Responsibilities: Operational Performance & Analysis Analyse warehouse and transport performance data. Develop and maintain operational KPI dashboards. Monitor productivity, service and cost performance. Identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities. Present data-driven recommendations to management teams. Continuous Improvement Support productivity improvement programmes. Conduct process mapping ...

Senior Electronics Buyer

Hiring Organisation
Mansell Recruitment Group
Location
Storrington, Sussex, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 40,000 - 50,000 Annual
Senior Buyer , you will take ownership of strategic suppliers and assigned commodity groups, ensuring the timely supply of quality materials whilst driving cost reduction and supplier performance. Working closely with Engineering, Production, Planning and Quality, you'll play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations, new product introductions … actions where required. Support production by ensuring material availability and managing supply issues. Work alongside Planning to convert demand into effective purchasing plans. Lead cost reduction and value engineering initiatives across assigned commodities. Manage supplier involvement in engineering changes and new product introductions. Identify and mitigate supply chain ...

Senior Electronics Buyer

Hiring Organisation
Mansell Recruitment Group
Location
Pulborough, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£40000 - £50000/annum
Senior Buyer , you will take ownership of strategic suppliers and assigned commodity groups, ensuring the timely supply of quality materials whilst driving cost reduction and supplier performance. Working closely with Engineering, Production, Planning and Quality, you'll play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations, new product introductions … actions where required. Support production by ensuring material availability and managing supply issues. Work alongside Planning to convert demand into effective purchasing plans. Lead cost reduction and value engineering initiatives across assigned commodities. Manage supplier involvement in engineering changes and new product introductions. Identify and mitigate supply chain ...

Engineering Manager

Location
Staplehurst, England, United Kingdom
engineering processes, documentation and governance. The successful candidate will work closely with manufacturing, quality and commercial teams, supporting technical decisions, risk management, product development, cost reduction and continuous improvement across the organisation's product and project portfolio. Candidate Profile This role will suit an experienced Engineering Manager … ones, performance reviews, coaching and career development. Oversee engineering delivery from concept and design through qualification, manufacture and installation, ensuring requirements for quality, cost, schedule, safety and technical performance are met. Coordinate design reviews, technical decisions and risk mitigation across disciplines, ensuring products are practical, manufacturable, serviceable and compliant ...

Engineering Manager

Location
Maidstone, England, United Kingdom
engineering processes, documentation and governance. The successful candidate will work closely with manufacturing, quality and commercial teams, supporting technical decisions, risk management, product development, cost reduction and continuous improvement across the organisation's product and project portfolio. Candidate Profile This role will suit an experienced Engineering Manager … ones, performance reviews, coaching and career development. Oversee engineering delivery from concept and design through qualification, manufacture and installation, ensuring requirements for quality, cost, schedule, safety and technical performance are met. Coordinate design reviews, technical decisions and risk mitigation across disciplines, ensuring products are practical, manufacturable, serviceable and compliant ...

Engineering Manager

Location
Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom
engineering processes, documentation and governance. The successful candidate will work closely with manufacturing, quality and commercial teams, supporting technical decisions, risk management, product development, cost reduction and continuous improvement across the organisation's product and project portfolio. Candidate Profile This role will suit an experienced Engineering Manager … ones, performance reviews, coaching and career development. Oversee engineering delivery from concept and design through qualification, manufacture and installation, ensuring requirements for quality, cost, schedule, safety and technical performance are met. Coordinate design reviews, technical decisions and risk mitigation across disciplines, ensuring products and systems are practical, manufacturable, serviceable ...

Indirect Category Manager

Location
East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance and senior leadership teams, you will develop sourcing strategies, lead competitive tender processes, negotiate commercial agreements and drive measurable cost savings while ensuring operational continuity. You'll also: Lead sourcing projects and category reviews through structured RFP processes. Manage supplier performance, contracts and service … level agreements. Identify opportunities for cost reduction, cost avoidance and working capital improvements. Take ownership of key supplier relationships and contract negotiations. Support group-wide procurement initiatives and present progress to senior leadership. Manage one direct report and support their ongoing development. Analyse procurement data and produce ...

Business Transformation Manager

Hiring Organisation
Experis
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£75000 - £80000/annum bonus + bens
Retail/Healthcare sector seeking an experienced Business Transformation Manager to lead and coordinate a portfolio of strategic change initiatives focused on operational efficiency, cost optimisation, productivity improvement, and sustainable business performance. This highly visible role sits at the heart of the organisation's transformation agenda, working with senior … Responsibilities Lead the coordination and governance of business transformation initiatives across multiple functions. Partner with senior stakeholders to identify, shape and mobilise efficiency and cost reduction opportunities. Drive delivery of programmes aimed at improving productivity, effectiveness and operational performance. Ensure robust tracking of milestones, risks, dependencies, actions ...

SCIDA - Specialist Services (Active DV required)

Hiring Organisation
Flint UK Technology Services
Location
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP Annual
customer expectations, and you are to communicate BT's business strategy and policy in a clear concise manner. You are to champion and aid cost reduction within your area of responsibility as cascaded by your line of business as part of BT's overall cost reduction ...

Principal Customer Success Specialist - Gen AI, Customer Success Center of Excellence

Hiring Organisation
AmazonWebServices
Location
London, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
through the partner ecosystem. Customer Success Management- Monitor customer transformation health and proactively address adoption barriers while driving measurable business value realization (productivity gains, cost reduction, decision quality improvement) through structured success planning and executive business reviews. Thought Leadership & Innovation- Develop leading point-of-view content, maturity models … integration patterns required for AI-powered business operations- PMP, SCRUM, Agile, or SAFe certification with demonstrated track record driving measurable business outcomes (productivity improvement, cost reduction, decision quality) in enterprise transformation initiatives- Experience designing large-scale organizational change management programs including communication, training, and adoption measurement systems- Experience ...

Strategic Sourcing & Value Capture Consultant Manager

Hiring Organisation
PwC
Location
Birmingham, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismOperationsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryThe OpportunityAs a Strategic Sourcing & Value Capture Consultant_Manager, you will focus on optimizing sourcing and procurement processes to drive cost savings, enhance supplier collaboration, and strengthen supply chain resilience. Within our Operations practice, you will work closely with clients to analyze sourcing strategies, identify … opportunities for cost reduction, and develop strategies to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness. You will also provide guidance on implementing strategic sourcing frameworks, supplier relationship management, and digital procurement solutions. As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior ...

Business Development Manager/Director - EMEA

Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Architecture Structure consumption-based commercial models: per-verification pricing, volume tiers, minimum commits, and orchestration vs. bundled-vendor economics. Defend price against procurement-led cost-reduction mandates, backed by a real grasp of unit economics and the margin implications of over-verification. Forecast honestly — no sandbagging, no happy … deferring every question. Commercial literacy on consumption pricing — unit economics, margin implications of over-verification, and how to defend price against a procurement-led cost-reduction mandate. A rigorous qualification methodology (MEDDPICC, Command of the Message or equivalent) and an honest forecast. Genuine autonomy — comfortable with low supervision ...

Principal – BET (Business Engineering & Transformation)

Location
St Albans, England, United Kingdom
teams to translate business requirements into practical solutions. Assess and prioritize transformation opportunities using a structured intake approach based on business impact, customer benefit, cost reduction, risk reduction, implementation effort, and likelihood of adoption. Lead approved transformation initiatives from idea through delivery, establishing clear ownership, governance, timelines ...

Senior Consultant - Data & AI Architecture

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
working at the cutting edge of what’s next. DESIGN next-generation data, analytics and AI platforms – design and implement scalable, secure and cost-efficient platforms that power operational and analytical workloads leveraging leading cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure). ENABLE hybrid cloud transformation – design and implement modern hybrid … cloud-native solutions to unlock agility and performance. OPTIMISE AND SECURE cloud environments – evaluate cloud environments and provide recommendations for performance optimisation, security, cost reduction and resource efficiency. Ensure compliance with industry standards (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2) and implement best practices for security, IAM, encryption and data protection. INNOVATE ...

Senior Consultant - Data & AI Architecture

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
cutting edge of what’s next.We **DESIGN** next-generation data, analytics and AI platforms – You will design and implement scalable, secure and cost-efficient platforms that power both operational and analytical workloads, leveraging leading cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure).We **ENABLE** hybrid cloud transformation – You will design and implement … native solutions that unlock agility and performance.We **OPTIMISE** and **SECURE** cloud environments – You will evaluate cloud environments and provide recommendations for performance optimisation, security, cost reduction and resource efficiency. You will ensure compliance with industry standards (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2) and implement best practices for security, IAM, encryption ...

Senior Manager - Supply Chain Consulting (Process Intelligence)

Hiring Organisation
Wipro
Location
London, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Chief Operations Officer (COO) agenda extends far beyond traditional operational management. It requires end-to-end visibility, data-driven decision-making, supply chain resilience, cost optimisation, working capital improvement, service level enhancement, and continuous process optimisation. Process Mining, Process Intelligence, and Process Simplification are critical enablers of this agenda. … Process discovery, conformance analysis and performance benchmarking. Process simplification and standardisation initiatives. Continuous monitoring and optimisation using process intelligence platforms. Deliver measurable outcomes including cost reduction, inventory optimisation, working capital improvement, service-level enhancement and cycle-time reduction. Process Mining & Intelligence-Led Transformation Lead the integration of Process ...

Staff Process Development Engineer (Dry and Wet etching)

Hiring Organisation
Lumentum Operations
Location
Towcester, Northamptonshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
manufacturing as a Process Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to new process development, continuous process improvement, new product introduction (NPI), scrap reduction, cycle-time improvement, and operational support within a state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication facility based at our Caswell site. Technology AreasDry & Wet EtchingDevelop … devices. Support plasma and wet chemical etch processes to achieve target etch profiles, selectivity, uniformity, and process repeatability. Drive process improvements, yield enhancement, defect reduction, and technology transfer from development into manufacturing. Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain and continuously improve production processes. Develop and qualify new semiconductor manufacturing processes. Analyse process ...