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1. Strategic Procurement Manager - Chemical
South West
Strategic Procurement Manager Chemical Process and Manufacture South West, UK My client is the worldi 1 2s largest provider of chemicals used by researchers and chemists in university, government and commercial laboratories throughout the world. We are represented in 36 countries worldwide (21 European countries) and have more than 7,900 employees. We are now seeking a high calibre and experienced individual to join our Procurement team in Southwest as Strategic Procurement Manager. Situated in the heart of stunning Dorset countryside, our Southwest site provides leading-edge chemistry support for investigational APIs in pre-clinical and early clinical development. Our team of world-class chemists and analysts work in a well-equipped range of development and production facilities and possess significant expertise in process research, chemical development and cGMP manufacture. The Southwest site is also home to our main Distribution centre and key corporate functions including the Procurement team. In this newly created role, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Procurement team across several locations in the UK & Ireland. You will lead the team to ensure they purchase high quality products, at the lowest possible cost while managing inventory and improving service levels to our customers. This will include supporting other departments, subsidiaries, brands and divisions to reduce our cost of finished goods, raw materials and supplies, as well as leveraging our Company buying power with a i 1 2one company approachi 1 2. You will coach and develop the Procurement team to ensure they meet the growing demands of the business. A critical part of your role will involve evaluating and improving systems, processes and procedures used in purchasing to meet the current and future requirements and you will personally take a leading role in process improvement initiatives. You will need to be able to effectively build relationships and influence across the Company, share knowledge and grow your team to ensure the function strengthens its professional and strategic approach. You will independently develop and execute a strategic plan for our high value spends and vendors. This will include monitoring supplier market profiles to identify opportunities within the marketplace, independently source and negotiate for best overall cost, as well as identify improvement efforts with our Strategic Suppliers. The later includes improving on-time/quality improvements driving B2B connectivity negotiating supplier agreements that maximize the corporations benefits as well as building supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply. Key Accountabilities include:- i 1 2 Manage and Mentor Procurement Specialists in UK and Ireland i 1 2 Assess and improve the teami 1 2s skills, capabilities. Re-allocate resources to move the function from tactical procurement to strategic procurement. i 1 2 Build effective relationships with key end users and fellow managers to influence the role of procurement in the organization in the future. i 1 2 Bring professional expertise and guidance to the current team in regards to tender processes, negotiations and contractual review. i 1 2 Direct and provide guidance to Procurement Specialists through assistance with negotiations as well as guidance with problem resolutions i 1 2 With Global Category Managers, develop strategic plan for category spends in UK and Ireland primarily. i 1 2 Evaluate spend category to determine opportunities and priorities. i 1 2 Determine sourcing options and supply alternatives. Identify and qualify secondary suppliers i 1 2 Identify and qualify secondary suppliers i 1 2 Effectively communicate the impact of sourcing decisions to Global Category Manager and appropriate employees. Provide detailed Global Analysis, Marketing Information and Negotiation Project Plan for review and approval i 1 2 Execute Global/Local Plan. Monitor and Measure impact i 1 2 Lead and Oversee administration of RFP. i 1 2 With end users, identify statement of work and requirements i 1 2 Score and evaluate suppliers. Determine decision criteria and make vendor choice. i 1 2 Develop Negotiate Plan and execute. This includes developing and negotiating terms and conditions on behalf of my client i 1 2 Manage length of contract to ensure negotiated terms and conditions are met. i 1 2 Monitor metrics and develop action items as needed. i 1 2 Primary vendor contact to improve vendor performance, as well as develop a relationship to ensure continuity of supply. i 1 2 Develop and manage supplier performance. Drive improvement efforts that focus on on-time and quality performance. i 1 2 For strategic suppliers, host quarterly meetings with supplier and key internal contacts to review metrics, issues and if needed, resolution plan. i 1 2 Develop Risk Mitigation plan with critical/top suppliers. This includes leading an internal supply chain team of Product Management, Planning, Quality and others as needed. i 1 2 With Strategic suppliers (top2%), develop and drive B2B solutions and connectivity. This includes developing the project plan with resource requirements and obtaining approval as needed i 1 2 With QA, represent my client Procurement in vendor audits. i 1 2 Establish and maintain preferred supplier lists and framework agreements i 1 2 Develop and lead local Process Improvements efforts i 1 2 Independently identify and drive process improvement efforts. i 1 2 Develop and lead internal/external teams with improvement efforts that drive to our top line expectations. i 1 2 Drive learning through the organization with assistance from Supervisors or above as needed. Qualifications: Essential: Degree in Business, Science, Finance or related field, CPM Desirable: MBA Key Skills, Knowledge and Experience: i 1 2 Proven experience in procurement, negotiation, vendor management results, project management and process improvement i 1 2 Excellent and Proven Negotiation and sourcing skills i 1 2 Excellent and proven vendor improvement efforts i 1 2 Excellent understanding of Operations i 1 2 Excellent Problem solving skills i 1 2 Superior Analytic Skills i 1 2 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills i 1 2 Understanding of e-procurement processes i 1 2 Effectively lead and implement Change Management Very competitive package and benefits. To be considered for this position, please forward your CV to: Brendan Rogers at PULSE Scientific.
2. Procurement Manager
East Anglia, Hertfordshire, Watford
Job Title: Procurement Manager Function: Purchasing Business Unit: Retail Information Services Europe Company: Avery Dennison UK Ltd. (RIS) Avery Dennison Region: EU - Europe Country: United Kingdom City: Watford Key Job Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Manage plant purchasing activities for items procured on local basis in order to compliment centrally purchased items Provide overall leadership for direct and indirect material management, supplies and services across IBMD EMEA Drive and manage aggressive regional and site cost reduction programmes Manage and maintain the procurement budgeting and reporting develop appropriate tools for performance and compliance monitoring. Create ... 60000 Location: Watford.
3. Senior Manager - Procurement
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Senior Manager required for leading Big Four Advisory Firm. Salary circa £100k for an exceptional candidate + excellent bonus and package. Our client is the market leading Procurement Consultancy in the UK and is looking for a Senior Manager to join a team that continues to go from strength to strength. Exceptional career opportunities are available at this firm and progress through the Partnership can be swift for high calibre individuals. A proven track record in Business Development and major programme delivery is required in order to be considered for this role. Our client has enjoyed considerable success working with many of the FTSEa€ s most well known names and this appointment will be made to strengthen what is already a highly effective Senior Management team. A well developed consulting skill set is a given as this individual will be expected to take a prominent role in the development of the practice. However, it is the ability to engage with and to help Blue Chip businesses buy that will set this individual apart. Successful candidates can be based at a local office though the reach of these roles can be global dependent on the client and engagement. This organisation strives to create a real team ethos. Attrition is low and this is testament to the environment and the challenging engagements that the successful candidate will become part of. If you feel that you have the right background to succeed at this firm, please send your cv to Richard Silk, Account Director at CIPS-GPA richardsilk@cips-gpa.com Alternatively, call Richard for a confidential discussion on 01423 520080. Competitive
4. Quality Engineering Manager
South East
This role is a unique opportunity to join a truly innovative electro-mechanical environment and to be a driving force behind not only Quality but NPI, Supplier Management, Design and Engineering. Primary Responsibilities includes - Performing both local and low cost country vendor assessments to drive improvement - Analysis, management and resolution of vendor quality issues, credit claims and corrective actions - Effectively manage and develop the quality personnel - Report quality performance trends to the management team including risk assessment of issues which could affect business performance - Proactively generate solutions to resolve quality issues - Ensuring internal quality systems/audits are developed, measured and improved BR PowaKaddy are looking to appoint an individual whose personal ambitions match those of the business. The Quality Manager will have a proven track record of Quality and Engineering management within an innovative electro-mechanical manufacturing and assembly environment. The Quality Manager will be a doer not a talker. He or she will be expected and encouraged to push the boundaries of a typical quality management role. The Quality Manager will be extremely involved in the design and implementation of new product ranges as well as being a driving force behind the promotion of a continuous improvement culture to achieve the very highest of quality standards. - Educated to degree level - Management skills and experience& PowaKaddy is the leading supplier of electric golf trolleys, golf bags and related accessories with a dominant UK market share as well as a leading position internationally. Established for over 25 years with a turnover of 20 million, and 85 employees, the business is financially strong and is constantly pushing the boundaries of excellence. PowaKaddy's design, development, procurement and manufacturing strategy is designed to provide maximum flexibility whilst delivering high quality products at competitive costs. The majority of electric trolleys are assembled at the state of the art Sittingbourne facility from components designed by PowaKaddy and sourced both in the UK and China. Up to 45000 + package Apply to Colin Roope quoting Job Ref: MPJT13124670 Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. Michael Page International is a world leading recruitment consultancy.
5. Procurement Consultant
West Midlands
A large and well respected public sector organisation in the Midlands are currently recruiting for an Procurement Consultant to work on a provisional 3 month interim basis and to start immediately. Previous NHS or local government experience is desirable although not essential for this position. The role will involve the management of ten category managers to ensure the organisation has best value and effeciency within each respective category of spend. Working at a strategic level you will be responsible for ensuring the procurement of the organisation is up to national standards and that strategic project starnds begin in the right way. This is a stand alone role which requires the successful candidate to hit the ground running and work to a high standard with minimal support. To find out more please call Thomas Brown or Joe Mackey on 0121 616 0660 or forward an updated CV to wmp@venngroup.com. £400 - £450 per day
6. Project Manager (Part - time)
East Anglia, Hertfordshire
Project manager, leisure services, council, local authority, leisure centres, European Procurement Legislation, leisure management, Prince 2 A project manager is required for a large council based in Hertfordshire. The project manager will focus on Leisure Services within the area. The project manager will provide advice to the Project Board on strategic, leisure, financial and procurement issues, as well as practical issues relating to the new leisure management contract. The Leisure Project Manager will work alongside the Project Board and external legal advisers to implement the agreed project plan for the delivery of the new leisure contract. You will be heavily involved with preparing a project plan and timetable and working to that timetable to meet the requirements and a new Contract start date of February 2012. This project will include an appraisal of current services. The Leisure Project manager will have eexperience of Leisure Management proven track record of effective management of complex projects understanding of European Procurement Legislation and the competitive dialogue process with experience of procurement at the OJEU level. The role is on a part time basis and is a 12 month contract. The successful applicant will be expected to work 3 days per week.
7. Project Manager (French & English speaking)
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Our client is a UK company manufacturing and installing large power generators to projects worldwide. They are currently involved with the installation of a generator for an existing power station in Madagascar. They have an urgent requirement for an experienced Project Manager who must be able to speak fluent technical French and English to oversee the installation, deal with the client, deal with the foreign partner and contractors on site and generally project manage this for a period of 12 - 14 months with trips back to head office in the UK as required. You will be directly responsible to the commercial manager. You must have previous project management experience of similar projects - ideally be experienced in all areas of site project management with specific experience and knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering with hands on generator & systems experience. You will liaise with the installation partner and monitor and report on progress, quality, delays and all contract variations in accordance with the requirement of the contract and instigate all notices in a timely fashion. You will act as our clients site representative. You will arrange and attend Client site meetings in order to achieve the project criteria and resolve all site issues. You will oversee specialist subcontractors site works in order to ensure the works are carried out satisfactorily and in accordance with the contract documents, you will instigate all necessary notices incorporating design clarifications, drawing approvals, confirmation of clients requested changes, request drawing approvals, recording of site delays, general administration duties and keeping the commercial manager and HQ informed of progress. You will prepare, amend and update site programmes on a weekly basis to suit site contract requirements incorporating design, procurement, installation and test and commissioning elements, you will ensure with their partner on site compliance with the necessary local legislation including health and safety issues, including but not limited to arranging all local H&S and CDM issues. You must be able to drive the project forward. You will produce reports and be able to identify any current ongoing site issues which may have a detrimental affect on quality, delay progress or require technical input. Our client will provide accommodation, flights, car, pension etc. and ideally this will be a long term role as our client is growing across both Africa and China.
8. Quality Engineering Manager
Kent, Sittingbourne
PowaKaddy is the leading manufacturer of electric golf trolleys and is seeking to appoint a 'hands on' Quality Engineering Manager for their facility in Kent. This role is a unique opportunity to join a truly innovative electro-mechanical environment and to be a driving force behind not only Quality but NPI, Supplier Management, Design and Engineering. Primary responsibilities includes . Performing both local and low cost country vendor assessments to drive improvement . Analysis, management and resolution of vendor quality issues, credit claims and corrective actions . Effectively manage and develop the quality personnel . Report quality performance trends to the management team including risk assessment of issues which could affect business performance . Proactively generate solutions to resolve quality issues . Ensuring internal quality systems/audits are developed, measured and improved . Strictly control adherence to the engineering change procedures . Ensure adherence to the NPD (New Product Development) stage gate process . Develop and manage NPT (New Product Test) programmes . Ensure continuity of quality standards for new product handoff to purchasing and production . Promote a continuous improvement culture to achieve the highest of quality standards PowaKaddy are looking to appoint an individual whose personal ambitions match those of the business. The Quality Manager will have a proven track record of Quality and Engineering management within an innovative electro-mechanical manufacturing and assembly environment. The Quality Manager will be a doer not a talker. He or she will be expected and encouraged to push the boundaries of a typical quality management role. The Quality Manager will be extremely involved in the design and implementation of new product ranges as well as being a driving force behind the promotion of a continuous improvement culture to achieve the very highest of quality standards. Who we're looking for . Educated to degree level . Management skills and experience . Sound engineering background . Good IT skills, particularly Word, Excel . Good communicator at all levels PowaKaddy is the leading supplier of electric golf trolleys, golf bags and related accessories with a dominant UK market share as well as a leading position internationally. Established for over 25 years with a turnover of £20 million, and 85 employees, the business is financially strong and is constantly pushing the boundaries of excellence. PowaKaddy's design, development, procurement and manufacturing strategy is designed to provide maximum flexibility whilst delivering high quality products at competitive costs. The majority of electric trolleys are assembled at the state of the art Sittingbourne facility from components designed by PowaKaddy and sourced both in the UK and China. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref: MPTJ13124670Z Closing Date: 24/09/10
9. Online Category Manager (Transport)
Hertfordshire, East Anglia
POSITION OVERVIEW This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced, high calibre commercial professional to join the team at an exciting time in its development. The main objective of this role is to drive growth on the transport category to increase profitability against agreed targets. The successful candidate will identify new business opportunities and manage the process from idea to implementation and beyond. Relationship Management is an essential part of this role, to ensure performance of all travel partners is in line with KPI's. This role will also manage two direct reports. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES In this role you will be accountable for: - Providing market, sales, competitor and customer analysis to develop plans to drive revenue from on line partners - Identifying new market opportunities - Developing excellent internal relationships and coordinate activity in order to deliver agreed annual budgeted contribution from online partners. Key relationships include: Marketing (local Marketing Managers and central Marketing), IT, Procurement, Legal and Customer Care and in order to drive aligned business growth - Leading RFP and contractual process for potential new suppliers/contract renewals - Building and maintaining excellent relationships with appointed online product partners - Developing, implementing and maintaining robust processes internally to ensure optimum support and impact for on line partners and in turn ensuring delivery on key contractual terms - Developing and delivering a clear product strategy with highly competitive price position, appropriate surfacing of product and meaningful consumer offers - Building up a consumer oriented range of ancillary products that builds on known successes and stretches the proposition for our customers - Recommending required web functionality/customer experience improvements and deliver agreed projects. PERSON PROFILE Experience The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating within a change oriented, fast paced, performance driven, challenging and dynamic company. They will be a self-starter who excels in an empowered environment and is comfortable working without a vast direct infrastructure in place. Essential qualifications - Graduate calibre individual - Professional relevant qualifications or significant experience Experience Essential - Strong influencing and negotiation skills - Proven track record of launching and delivering new business/categories - Strong commercial background (P&L accountability) - Web savvy - Experienced working in a fast moving, competitive environment - Organised with attention to detail - Strong team player with great communication and influencing skills and genuine personal presence - Self starter, comfortable in a fast paced and challenging environment - Excellent PC skills - Word, Excel and PowerPoint literate Desirable - Travel/Leisure background ideally £55k - £65k per annum
10. Regional Account Manager - Nephrology
Oxfordshire
Regional Account Manager - Nephrology North and East London, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Portsmouth To £57,000 basic plus exceptional bonus and benefits package Maternity Cover until April 2011 Our client is top 10 pharmaceutical company who have one of the strongest product pipelines in the industry and have repeatedly been voted one of the best in the industry to work for. They are a highly commercial organisation with a strong sales focus and an emphasis on autonomy and empowerment for their sales staff. As part of their continued growth plans in the UK, they now seek a talented individual to join the company as a Regional Account Manager at the location shown, tasked with creating increased sales of the company's Nephrology portfolio. As a Regional Account Manager you will plan, organise and execute activities to ensure access to funding and sales of promoted products to meet regional and national goals. This will include the analysis and assessment of accounts, key opinion leaders, stakeholders, health priorities, PCT Commissioning, procurement activities, SHAs and/or regional networks. You will also work with payers prior to the launch of new products to ensure an optimum environment for the prescribing both current and future products. Key to your role will be Service Development by accelerating the implementation of high quality local services so that all patients who could benefit from promoted products can gain access to them. Your suitability of the role will be defined by your outstanding track record in secondary care as well as proof of your ability to utilise excellent account management skills to develop joint agendas with senior Healthcare Professionals. This is a highly emotive and rewarding therapy area to work within supported by a company that rewards its top perfomers with excellent bonus and benefits.
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