6 of 6 DemandTrendPermanent Cost Management Jobs in the North of England

and lead a Cloud Centre of Excellence to drive innovation and consistency. Oversee cloud governance, architecture, and security, ensuring compliance with NHS and UK Government standards. Lead cloud financial management using FinOps principles to optimise spend and improve transparency. Support the migration from on-premise systems to cloud, enabling scalable and secure solutions. Collaborate with senior leaders, architects, and … ensure that the organisation has a robust and capably skilled CCoE which meets the demands of our customers. Define governance frameworks for cloud technology adoption, decision-making, and risk management, working across the organisation with Enterprise Architects, Developers and other key stakeholders. Establish and run cloud steering and governance committees with key stakeholders that will accelerate delivery and harness … cloud architecture that supports multi-cloud (hyperscaler) environments Build and lead a skilled cloud services team, fostering professional development and innovation Define standards for cloud service design, deployment, and management Develop comprehensive shared responsibility models across cloud platforms Establish technical decision-making processes and evaluation criteria for cloud technologies Financial and Third-Party Management Implement cloud financial management More ❯

IBM is seeking highly motivated and experienced individuals with project management, strategic sourcing and consulting experience to join our team of client-facing procurement professionals. Specifically, we are seeking to fill the role of a Delivery Project Executive. The Delivery Project Executive is the primary client interface for the delivery of our Procurement BPO services to IBM's external … strategy and structure, program costs, gap/risk analysis and plan to closure Leadership of multiple sub-teams including sourcing, buying, operations, analytics, etc. Successful program implementation and ongoing management, including infrastructure, staffing/resources, documentation and training, service levels and fiscal cost management Implement an iterative, continuous improvement plan to meet contractual commitments Ensure continued achievement … planning, continuous improvement, and resolution of conflict in complex scenarios Drive the responsibilities of the Sourcing Manager (SM) role where required, providing guidance and oversight regarding sourcing and category management strategy along with execution and savings targets establishment, tracking, calculation, and forecasting Engagement with Project Executive for issues such as for breach, problem resolution, root cause analysis, resource & performance More ❯

The Indirect Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement of non-production goods and services required for business operations. The role focuses on achieving cost savings, ensuring supplier performance, and supporting strategic initiatives across categories such as IT, operations, marketing, facilities, travel and professional services. This position involves working closely with internal stakeholders, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships … goods and services. Conduct RFQs (Request for Quotations) and RFPs (Request for Proposals) to drive competitive pricing. Develop and implement category strategies aligned with company objectives. 2) Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Negotiate contracts, including pricing, terms, and conditions. 3) Cost Management: Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across indirect categories. Analyse spend data to uncover trends and opportunities for consolidation. 4) Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and ensure alignment. Act as the primary point of contact for indirect procurement queries. 5) Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company More ❯

The Indirect Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement of non-production goods and services required for business operations. The role focuses on achieving cost savings, ensuring supplier performance, and supporting strategic initiatives across categories such as IT, operations, marketing, facilities, travel and professional services. This position involves working closely with internal stakeholders, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships … goods and services. Conduct RFQs (Request for Quotations) and RFPs (Request for Proposals) to drive competitive pricing. Develop and implement category strategies aligned with company objectives. 2) Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Negotiate contracts, including pricing, terms, and conditions. 3) Cost Management: Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across indirect categories. Analyse spend data to uncover trends and opportunities for consolidation. 4) Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and ensure alignment. Act as the primary point of contact for indirect procurement queries. 5) Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company More ❯

exploring and scaling new channels including paid social and emerging platforms. This position is perfect for someone who thrives on optimisation, moves quickly, and tests creatively – all while maintaining cost efficiency and driving consistent lead generation performance. What You'll Be Doing Campaign Management & Optimisation Own day-to-day PPC operations with a core focus on Google Ads … management Build, refine and optimise campaigns to deliver strong lead volume at efficient cost per leads (CPLs) Implement smart optimisation strategies that balance performance with lean cost management Strategic Development & Channel Expansion Work closely with senior leadership to align strategy across business verticals Test and scale new channels (paid social, Meta, emerging platforms) to diversify performance … with broader business objectives Lead initiatives that bridge paid media with other marketing channels What We're Looking For Essential Experience 2-4 years of lead generation PPC campaign management experience Strong expertise in Google Ads with demonstrable results in lead generation environments Results-first mindset - you genuinely enjoy chasing numbers and exceeding targets High level of ownership - you More ❯

Senior Leadership, IT Teams, Security teams, Engineering teams and Data teams to shape cloud strategy ensuring that cloud investments align with the Societys digital transformation goals. Advising on Azure cost management approaches, implementing strategies to drive efficiency and financial accountability in cloud resource usage. Championing continuous learning by mentoring engineering teams, embedding technical excellence, and ensuring adherence to … have a deep proficiency in automation and infrastructure as code using technologies such as Powershell, Terraform, Bicep and Azure Devops pipelines. Hands on experience of Azure cloud security, identity management and access control is expected. You will also need: Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills to translate technical concepts into business value. Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities, capable of More ❯