Butler Ross

A Fantastic Opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager to join an arm's-length Public Sector Body. The Senior Commercial Manager is to provide full cycle commercial support, particularly in digital and outsources services. Duties & Responsibilities of the Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager - To manage the teams day to day activity - To identify suitable frameworks and approaches for sourcing requirements (Digital, Cloud & Professional Services). - To develop, refine and execute contract management plans in line with government guidance and best practice - To run award procedures to award contracts compliantly and at pace - To complete governance cleanly and effectively - To follow a contractual change process and ensure adherence to the process - To conduct the financial negotiations for changes related to existing contracts - To review and amend contract documents as required - Management of key internal & external stakeholders -To intervene, analyse, manage, and resolve business conflicts between suppliers and internal stakeholders Skills and experience of the Senior Commercial Manager - MCIPS or equivalent such as IACCM/WCC or equivalent relevant experience - Public sector commercial experience and adept at selecting and using public sector frameworks - Demonstrable experience of commercial contract management at a senior level - Ability to run and supervise compliant and pragmatic sourcing activity at pace without creating procurement risk - Excellent Decision making and problem solving skills - Excellent negotiator - Relationship builder (internal & external) - Digital and/or Professional Services category experience Benefits of the Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager - Flexible Hybrid working - Generous Annual Leave - 30 days plus Bank Holidays - Pension scheme - contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary) - Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains - Cycle to work Scheme - Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs - Life assurance scheme - Give as you earn scheme - Employee assistance programme (EAP) - PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing) - Enhanced family and sick pay - Paid volunteering (2 days a year) - Recognition Scheme - Discounts portal to numerous retailers The Senior Commercial Manager will suit candidates with experience as a Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager Commercial Director or Contracts Director or Procurement Manager

A reputable organisation is seeking a permanent Junior Buyer to join their team in Southampton. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with two days working from home each week, and a salary of up to 33,000. This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about procurement or supply chain management, eager to develop their career and expand their skills within a dynamic and supportive environment. Role responsibilities of the Junior Buyer include: Manage existing supplier accounts within the specific categories Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers Analyse market trends and perform cost analyses to identify savings Support sourcing of new suppliers and products Assist with purchase orders, stock monitoring, and stock control Provide administrative support to the Buying Team and maintain supplier relationships Person Specification of the Buyer: A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word Strong organisational and administrative skills Excellent attention to detail Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment Previous experience in a buying or procurement is beneficial but not essential Salary Up to 33k This position offers hybrid working of up to 2 days from home post probation This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, junior buyer, lead buyer, procurement graduate, buying administrator, buying admin, buying specialist, purchasing assistant, procurement assistant, buying coordinator, procurement associate, buying intern, procurement clerk or trainee buyer

Butler Ross are pleased to be supporting a marine services/defence organisation with their recruitment of a Senior Commercial Officer / Contracts Officer on behalf of based near Wareham. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with some prior contract management experience, looking to develop and improve their skills whilst supporting the business alongside a high-performing and highly experienced commercial management team. This position is 4-days a week on site (Monday-Thursday) with Friday's working from home, with flexibility around their core working hours on a 37.5 hour week. Unfortunately we are unable to advertise the salary, which does come with a general benefits package including enhanced pension contributions, but this will be disclosed to interested applicants. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting contract negotiations with customers and key partners Providing support and advice on commercial matters Drafting and reviewing various commercial and contractual agreements Ensuring contracts are managed in accordance with the corporate and legislative compliance frameworks. Identifying and reporting key obligations, liabilities and risks to the business. Developing successful long term relationships with internal stakeholders and customers. To be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to hold a British Passport, as security clearance will be required. This position would be well suited to commercial and contracts professionals, or procurement professionals who have some experience with contract management (e.g, terms and conditions, risk management). Commercial Manager / Commercial Officer / Contract Manager / Contracts Officer / Contracts Manager / Contracts Specialist / Category Manager / Procurement Manager / Senior Buyer / Supplier Relationship Manager / Vendor Manager / Paralegal / Commercial Specialist / Procurement Specialist /

A reputable organisation is seeking a permanent Procurement Administrator to join their team in Borehamwood. The role offers a salary of up to 28,000 and a flexible hybrid work arrangement, with 2-3 days on-site. This position involves providing vital administrative and analytical support to the Procurement department, helping to drive the organisation's cost efficiency, quality standards, and overall performance. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in an administrative role, preferably within procurement or supply chain management. Role responsibilities of the Procurement Administrator include: Provide administrative and analytical support to the Procurement department. Manage supplier accounts, liaise with suppliers, and handle queries related to pricing, compliance, and due diligence. Maintain and develop relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring smooth communication. Oversee procurement platforms, including e-Procurement and external supplier portals, and manage the Procurement inbox. Uphold organisational values by promoting effective communication and collaboration within procurement activities. Person Specification of the Procurement Administrator: Proven experience within an administrator role ideally within a procurement or supply chain function Experience working within a fast-paced environment A high standard of IT skills including Microsoft Office Experience of working with ERP/MRP systems Excellent communication skills Salary Up to 28k This position is hybrid working with 2-3 days per week WFH. This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within administration.

A fantastic opportunity for a Credit Controller / Accounts Payable to join a leading organisation based in Hedge End with a salary up to 30,000. This position offers up to 3 days per week working from home. Role responsibilities of the Credit Controller include: Manage and execute credit control processes, including issuing customer statements, chasing overdue payments, and negotiating payment plans. Monitor and reconcile customer accounts and incoming payments, maintaining accurate records of all credit activities. Prepare and process sales and supplier invoices, ensuring reconciliation with business pipelines and resolving any queries. Support cash flow forecasting, assist in financial audits, and contribute to improving finance department processes and efficiency. Collaborate with the finance team to support transactions, expenses, and ensure timely collection of outstanding debts. Person Specification of the Credit Controller: Ideally AAT qualified and/or part-qualified CIMA, ACCA, or ACA with strong technical accounting knowledge. Tech-savvy with strong Excel skills, highly numerate, and meticulous with attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of negotiating and maintaining positive client relationships. Proactive problem solver with a passion for continuous improvement and process optimisation within finance operations. Previous experience in a Credit Control or finance role within an agency or professional services environment is highly desirable. Salary Up to 30k This position requires 2 days per week on site. This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within finance as a credit controller and/or accounts payable.