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About The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen here at DS Smith, an International Paper Company for a Head of Strategic Supplier Management - EMEA to join the EMEA IT organisation within DS Smith. DS Smith has set out strategic goals to utilise IT to build further capabilities, enable transformation and embed quality in all its systems and processes. … The role of Head of Strategic Supplier Management is key to that success. Within the role you will be responsible for the management of IT Suppliers and their services, ensuring they deliver to their contractual commitments. The Head of Strategic Supplier Management will report directly into the Service Delivery Director and will drive cohesion and … standardisation across the IT organisation. You will use your experience and expertise within Supplier Relationship Management to be successful in the role. You will develop and maintain key strategic supplier relationships, ensuring accountability for their delivery. In creating close and collaborative relationships you will leverage value as well as reduce risk to DS Smith. In addition More ❯

SARIA Food & Pharma started the process of further professionalizing Procurement across SARIA Food & Pharma and its Business Units. Part of this transition was the establishment of a Global Category Management Team at Divisional level. After successfully setting up Global Category Management for Logistics, Chemicals, CAPEX, Energy and Packaging, we are now starting to focus on the next category … IT. About the role: In your role, you will be responsible for taking the lead in setting up and maintaining Global Category Management within IT. This involves a high focus on supplier and contract management, and sourcing support for new IT hardware and software. From this role, you will ensure we fully utilize our global buying power … right category strategy while ensuring that contracts are up to date, fully utilized and are in line with Business Unit-specific requirements. While you are setting up Global Category Management for your assigned category, you will simultaneously work closely with the IT Leadership Team and other Global Category Managers to develop and implement Global Category Management tools, standards More ❯

SARIA Food & Pharma started the process of further professionalizing Procurement across SARIA Food & Pharma and its Business Units. Part of this transition was the establishment of a Global Category Management Team at Divisional level. After successfully setting up Global Category Management for Logistics, Chemicals, CAPEX, Energy and Packaging, we are now starting to focus on the next category … IT. About the role: In your role, you will be responsible for taking the lead in setting up and maintaining Global Category Management within IT. This involves a high focus on supplier and contract management, and sourcing support for new IT hardware and software. From this role, you will ensure we fully utilize our global buying power … right category strategy while ensuring that contracts are up to date, fully utilized and are in line with Business Unit-specific requirements. While you are setting up Global Category Management for your assigned category, you will simultaneously work closely with the IT Leadership Team and other Global Category Managers to develop and implement Global Category Management tools, standards More ❯

managing the company's supplier relationships and driving efficiencies in the sourcing process. Your primary responsibilities will include: Setting up a robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework within a specified high-risk category of suppliers Updating supplier contracts and ensuring a comprehensive risk report is created to track progress Collaborating with the wider Procurement and … Commercial team to establish a central repository for all supplier performance reporting Developing standard and complex supplier segmentation and governance strategies Highlighting risks and implementing processes to effectively manage suppliers Supporting supplier relationship and performance management activities The successful candidate will have the following skills/knowledge: Extensive knowledge of IT markets, business needs, and … systems, such as Oracle, Jaggaer Bravo! or Achilles Utility Vendor Database Excellent communication and numeracy skills, with a highly-developed drafting and writing ability Proven track record of managing supplier relationships and driving efficiencies in the supply chain Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, manage expectations, and influence people outside your direct sphere of responsibility Self-confidence, independence, and More ❯

This role involves overseeing IT category management within the procurement and supply chain department for a leading industrial and manufacturing business. The Category Manager will be pivotal in driving cost-effective strategies and ensuring supplier performance aligns with business goals. Client Details The company is a reputable and well-established organisation within the manufacturing sector. Operating as a … Category Lead you will be; Responsibility for all of the IT category, as well as the development and delivery of the relevant Subcategory Strategies. Implement as well as manage supplier relationships as an effective and efficient process, ensuring compliance with all policies, minimum standards and governance/risk mechanisms. To ensure that all supplier agreements are effectively implemented … Strong background in building and executing long-term category and subcategory strategies aligned to overall business objectives. Demonstrated success in implementing and managing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) processes, including structured supplier performance reviews and governance frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and gain commitment from diverse business functions and More ❯

assemblies. Your success will be measured through achieved cost savings, lead time reduction, quality metrics improvement, and successful implementation of strategic programs. The Principal, APAC Commodities Manager role leads supplier sourcing and selection activities while managing supplier relationships to ensure a supply chain capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective materials. In this role, you will collaborate closely … with Hardware Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams to drive New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives and supplier qualification processes across the APAC region. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new suppliers while developing strategic multi-sourcing strategies to build a robust and resilient supply chain. Key job responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Supply Chain … Development: Develop and execute a comprehensive APAC supply chain strategy, integrating supplier development, cost optimization, and technology advancement initiatives. Drive strategic supplier selection and development aligned with Amazon Robotics' objectives for both current production and future growth. Establish technology roadmaps with key suppliers to support new product introduction and commodity development programs. Lead regional footprint optimization and capacity 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 … for indirect 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 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 … for indirect 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 More ❯

Head of IT Commercial Governance Were looking for a strategic and commercially driven Head of IT Commercial Governance to take ownership of our Group IT supplier and contract landscape. In this high-impact leadership role, youll be responsible for driving cost optimisation, leading contract consolidation initiatives, and overseeing robust contract review processes across our supplier base. This is … an exciting opportunity to influence how PIB Group manages its IT procurement, supplier relationships, policy governance, and budgetary control, ensuring we remain efficient, compliant, and commercially agile. What Youll Be Doing: Lead the design and implementation of commercial governance across Group IT. Deliver cost optimisation strategies, including cost avoidance, cost reduction, and cost exceptionalities. Consolidate, review, and renegotiate supplier contracts to ensure value and alignment with business needs. Own and enhance supplier relationship management frameworks, including SLAs and performance tracking. Manage IT budgets and third-party spend in partnership with Finance. What Were Looking For: Strong experience in supplier relationship and contract management. Proven delivery of cost optimisation and commercial efficiencies. Hands-on More ❯

support,Defence Digital Commercial is building a centre of procurement excellence, focusing on getting the best outcomes across all our contracts. We are developing a more strategic approach to supplier relationship management and implementing new ways of working that will embed good practice category management. We are committed to developing our staff, providing opportunities to develop and … This includes: Leading and supporting competitive and single-source procurements for the next generation of new and complex military satellites, ground infrastructure, terminals and other equipment; Sourcing and contract management of Space Professional Services contracts; Management of existing contracts to deliver the critical in-service support to the SKYNET system; and, Management of existing contracts to design … involved in the development and implementation of the pan-government Enterprise Space Category through inputs into the category strategy and related workstreams. Some of the roles will have line management responsibility. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week, full time equivalent. There may be opportunities for part time candidates if a job share partnership can be established More ❯

Have you got procurement IT Category Management expertise? We've got a fantastic opportunity for an IT Category Manager to join our busy Procurement team on a permanent basis . Based from our head office in Basingstoke, you'll combine home and office working to ensure a positive work/life balance. It's an exciting time to join … on current and future projects across CIO, particularly in Networks and Telephony, Hardware, Software and IT cloud-based technologies. Responsibilities include: Overseeing your categories and analysing trends in spend, supplier engagement, and contracts to develop strategic procurement solutions to deliver efficiencies and benefits to the business Delivering a portfolio of sourcing projects from end-to-end, ensuring the business … receives value for money, meets project timelines and delivers to a high standard Leading supplier engagement and sourcing activity from definition of requirements and sourcing, through to tender and life cycle management Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business plans and objectives as well as any challenges, opportunities and identifying any risks Undertaking market research, including More ❯

Reports To: Network Manager Employment Type: 3 month contract with view to extend Salary: £13.47ph Seeking a highly organized and proactive Network Coordinator to support the day-to-day management of network suppliers and administrative processes. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring our service levels are consistently met, helping resolve escalated issues, and identifying areas … for process improvement. This is a collaborative role that requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a customer-focused mindset. Key Responsibilities: Supplier Relationship Management : Proactively communicate with Network Managers to ensure third-party suppliers are delivering services in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Issue Resolution : Respond to invoice queries and support the … resolution of escalated supplier or customer complaints, taking ownership and ensuring issues are resolved promptly and effectively. Database Maintenance : Maintain and regularly update the supplier database to ensure accurate and current records. Continuous Improvement : Identify and suggest improvements in service delivery and operational processes that will enhance the customer experience and overall efficiency. Administrative Support : Perform general administrative More ❯

employee referral scheme, lunch allowance, company events, etc. As our Supply Chain Manager - Construction Services and Equipment (m/f/d) , you'll oversee the procurement and program management of construction services and equipment for our data center projects. You will also be responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies, establishing and maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring … the timely and cost-effective delivery of construction services. What you will do Develop and implement supply chain strategies for data center construction projects, including supplier sourcing and selection, contract negotiation, and performance management (inclusive of key performance indicators) Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project management, engineering, safety, commissioning, and quality, to define scope of services … criteria Ensure construction services/equipment suppliers cost data captured in benchmark database is complete, accurate, and valid so it may be used to drive key business decisions Manage supplier relationships throughout the project lifecycle, including performance monitoring to contractual obligations, suppliers business reviews, and issue resolution Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project timelines More ❯

house developed technology, ecommerce, and native app platform. With challenging growth targets it’s an exciting time to join the business, bringing process, building robust roadmaps and applying product management principles to an already successful product team. As Product Manager you will lead the roadmap development based on an understanding of the end consumer, product solutions and the competitive … pricing, having developed a margin enhancing value chain which maximises your margin mix. Your communication skills should allow you to speak with all levels of the business and project management skills will ensure that projects are timely and efficient. Managing the existing portfolio, proposing value engineering ideas to maximise margins and life cycle management will ensure the core … with the company’s strategic direction. Working with the digital marketing team to extract consumer data and utilise to understand consumer insights and translate to product solutions. Ongoing range management – understand product mix, margin maximisation, returns details, value engineering and product life cycle management. New product development – proposal and development of new products into the company. Commercialisation of these More ❯

house developed technology, ecommerce, and native app platform. With challenging growth targets it’s an exciting time to join the business, bringing process, building robust roadmaps and applying product management principles to an already successful product team. As Product Manager you will lead the roadmap development based on an understanding of the end consumer, product solutions and the competitive … pricing, having developed a margin enhancing value chain which maximises your margin mix. Your communication skills should allow you to speak with all levels of the business and project management skills will ensure that projects are timely and efficient. Managing the existing portfolio, proposing value engineering ideas to maximise margins and life cycle management will ensure the core … with the company’s strategic direction. Working with the digital marketing team to extract consumer data and utilise to understand consumer insights and translate to product solutions. Ongoing range management – understand product mix, margin maximisation, returns details, value engineering and product life cycle management. New product development – proposal and development of new products into the company. Commercialisation of these More ❯

build a new way of working. Key Skills: IT Procurement, Senior IT Procurement Manager, IT Category Manager, Technology Procurement, SaaS Procurement, Cloud Procurement, Software Procurement, IT Sourcing, IT Vendor Management, IT Contract Management, IT Category Lead, Procurement Manager, Indirect Procurement, Strategic Procurement, Digital Procurement, IT Procurement Strategy, IT Procurement Specialist, End-to-End Procurement, Procurement Transformation, Procurement Business … Partnering, Supplier Relationship Management More ❯

build a new way of working. Key Skills: IT Procurement, Senior IT Procurement Manager, IT Category Manager, Technology Procurement, SaaS Procurement, Cloud Procurement, Software Procurement, IT Sourcing, IT Vendor Management, IT Contract Management, IT Category Lead, Procurement Manager, Indirect Procurement, Strategic Procurement, Digital Procurement, IT Procurement Strategy, IT Procurement Specialist, End-to-End Procurement, Procurement Transformation, Procurement Business … Partnering, Supplier Relationship Management More ❯

build a new way of working. Key Skills: IT Procurement, Senior IT Procurement Manager, IT Category Manager, Technology Procurement, SaaS Procurement, Cloud Procurement, Software Procurement, IT Sourcing, IT Vendor Management, IT Contract Management, IT Category Lead, Procurement Manager, Indirect Procurement, Strategic Procurement, Digital Procurement, IT Procurement Strategy, IT Procurement Specialist, End-to-End Procurement, Procurement Transformation, Procurement Business … Partnering, Supplier Relationship 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 … clients. In addition, the Delivery Project Executive controls costs, manages the customer relationship and reports on all contracted commitments within IBM and Client leadership, and leads the IBM delivery team on the account. In the role, you will be leading our teams in the delivery of BPO Procurement Services to our external clients across all industry segments. Your role … 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 of More ❯

sits at the heart of Water Distribution, playing a pivotal role in ensuring exceptional safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across a wide range of services. With responsibilities spanning supplier relationship management, quality assurance, and strategic delivery, the team is instrumental in driving performance and maintaining high standards across one of Yorkshire Waters most critical frameworks. Managing … day-to-day delivery, and ensuring work aligns with performance and quality benchmarks. By fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, the role holder will work closely with operational and customer management teams to identify efficiencies, elevate service quality, and deliver outstanding outcomes for customers. Its a dynamic, high-impact environment where strategic thinking and operational excellence come together to make … recognise and reward the right performance and behaviours and challenges where individual performance and behaviours do not meet expectations Drive excellent standards and performance in health and safety, risk management and ensure compliance with the YW Safety Policy. What skills & qualifications you will need: Understanding of Water Service Delivery Performance Commitments. Experience of managing high value, complex and business More ❯

working to deliver first-class solutions, ensuring a service that is Fit for Purpose and meeting the needs of the business. Key Responsibilities: To build and maintain the service relationship between Retail Technology and its stakeholders across the business. Define, agree, and manage service level agreements (SLAs) and operational level agreements (OLAs) for services. Report on the quality of … by suppliers including Scientific Games and Vodafone, based on transparent KPIs. Manage the operational budgets for outsourced services, including those provided by Scientific Games and Vodafone Working with the Supplier Relationship Manager, define, agree, and manage service improvement plans where the quality of the service does not meet the required threshold. Point of contact to engage and provide … support to business and technical stakeholders of the service. Ideally, you'll have: Strong experience in service management, especially in the retail field services space. Experience of defining and managing SLAs and OLAs, as well as generating and presenting service reports and KPIs. Experience of defining and managing service improvement plans Experience of working within ISO 20000-certified environment More ❯

business at a range of high level governance, project and other boards. Act as an empowered deputy for the CSTS Deputy Director. You may be expected to undertake task management or line management responsibilities and will provide peer reviews and coaching and mentoring as appropriate. Lead and work collaboratively with project managers and programme leads to provide subject … on the delivery of cyber services from our service catalogue, while supporting our Secure By Design security lifecycle. Act as initial escalation point to deal with incidents and problem management ensuring problems get resolved and issues are addressed at the right level. Collaborate with Enterprise Security Risk & Resilience team to manage and handle Cyber Security risks arising from our … business and non-technical audiences at all levels, presenting with excellent written and verbal skills. Knowledge of leading standards such as NIST and topics such as Security Controls, Risk Management, Cloud technologies and Zero Trust Architecture. Desirable Criteria Ideally, you will also have experience of: Leading multi-disciplinary security teams and building strong relationships across team/business area More ❯

business at a range of high level governance, project and other boards. Act as an empowered deputy for the CSTS Deputy Director. You may be expected to undertake task management or line management responsibilities and will provide peer reviews and coaching and mentoring as appropriate. Lead and work collaboratively with project managers and programme leads to provide subject … on the delivery of cyber services from our service catalogue, while supporting our Secure By Design security lifecycle. Act as initial escalation point to deal with incidents and problem management ensuring problems get resolved and issues are addressed at the right level. Collaborate with Enterprise Security Risk & Resilience team to manage and handle Cyber Security risks arising from our … business and non-technical audiences at all levels, presenting with excellent written and verbal skills. Knowledge of leading standards such as NIST and topics such as Security Controls, Risk Management, Cloud technologies and Zero Trust Architecture. Desirable Criteria Ideally, you will also have experience of: Leading multi-disciplinary security teams and building strong relationships across team/business area More ❯

business at a range of high level governance, project and other boards. Act as an empowered deputy for the CSTS Deputy Director. You may be expected to undertake task management or line management responsibilities and will provide peer reviews and coaching and mentoring as appropriate. Lead and work collaboratively with project managers and programme leads to provide subject … on the delivery of cyber services from our service catalogue, while supporting our Secure By Design security lifecycle. Act as initial escalation point to deal with incidents and problem management ensuring problems get resolved and issues are addressed at the right level. Collaborate with Enterprise Security Risk & Resilience team to manage and handle Cyber Security risks arising from our … business and non-technical audiences at all levels, presenting with excellent written and verbal skills. Knowledge of leading standards such as NIST and topics such as Security Controls, Risk Management, Cloud technologies and Zero Trust Architecture. Desirable Criteria Ideally, you will also have experience of: Leading multi-disciplinary security teams and building strong relationships across team/business area More ❯

delivery of HMRC and HMG solutions and services. You will be a security champion, driving Secure by Design across HMG In addition, you may be encouraged to undertake line management responsibilities. Broadly, we would expect the successful candidate to align with the Government Security Professional Framework. Person specification Ideal candidate: A leader in the delivery and development of technical … Responsibilities: Support and develop the technical security expertise and capability/services of the CSTS team and drive learning and development strategy. You may be expected to undertake task management or line management responsibilities and will provide peer reviews and coaching and mentoring as appropriate. Support on the delivery of cyber services from our service catalogue, while supporting … audiences at all levels, presenting with excellent written and verbal skills. Knowledge of leading standards such as NIST, CAF, Secure by Design and topics such as Security Controls, Risk Management and Zero Trust Architecture. Desirable Criteria Multiple security domains and disciplines including Cyber, Physical, Personnel, Process, Policy, Privacy, Law & GDPR. Applied knowledge of security architectures, operating systems & networking architectures More ❯