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Company Description At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. Job Description Role Overview: We are currently seeking Senior Commercial and Procurement Managers interested in working within the UK Defence Sector to be part of our growing Defence Team. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in and contribute to some of the most exciting and interesting challenges that face the UK Defence Sector today, in both the Public and Private sector. As a Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager at Turner & Townsend, you will work directly with our Defence Clients supporting them in delivering outcomes in disciplines such as Sourcing and Procurement, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Commercial Strategy Development and Execution, Business Analysis and problem solving, Organisational design, Business Transformation and Change, Tendering processes and analysis, Stakeholder Management. The role is a flexible working role, with ca60% of your time working from a client site, near to one of our regional offices. About you: We are looking for experienced and passionate people to join our organisation who have a positive outlook, are seeking development opportunities for their career both personally and professionally. As a candidate for this role, you will not only have extensive and varied commercial experience built from a career in the Defence Sector (or a similar, relevant sector), but you will also want to be part of a high-functioning team focused on delivering world-class outcomes to our ever-growing network of Defence clients. Role Objectives: Conducting development and commercial assurance of business cases, commercial strategies, and contracting approaches, to ensure that sound commercial practices are being applied. Examining risks to achieving project success and implementing appropriate mitigations. Managing complex, business critical or strategically important negotiations. Development and implementation of effective contract and supplier management strategies, to extract maximum value from contracts, motivate performance and drive innovation. Proactive monitoring and contract management, to deliver enduring thru-life value-for-money solutions. Providing timely feedback on supplier performance issues, successes, and contractual risk to senior project leaders. Administering contracts, identifying performance trends and taking appropriate action, evaluating non-conformance, dispute resolution, and applying enforcement tools, KPI's and remedies to secure consideration and compensation as appropriate. Required Experience and Skills: Commercial experience of Procurement, Contract Management or Contract Placement (sourcing), in single source and competitive markets, preferably within Defence. Ability to identify the most suitable commercial approach to a given circumstance, including assessing the potential trade-offs and the level of risk mitigation required to achieve the best outcome. Understanding and applying programme, portfolio and project management tools. Taking ownership of decisions at tender evaluation stage and applying commercial expertise and judgement accordingly. Understanding and applying tools to monitor supplier performance including Earned Value Management, cost analysis, and contract related management information systems. Experience leading teams and providing strategic direction. The role has responsibility for dealing regularly with clients / customers on complex, controversial and contentious issues. The role will typically be able to chair internal and external meetings involving senior stakeholders. Supplier Relationship Management and Category Management. Desirable Experience A background in Government Procurement processes, such as Single Source and Competitive. Defence and Security Public Contracting Regulations (DSPCR) and Public Contract Regulations (PCR). New Engineering Contract (NEC), FIDIC and/or Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) contract knowledge and experience. Qualifications A Degree (or equivalent professional qualification(s in Commercial Management, Business, Law Project Management, or a similar relevant discipline. Hold or are working towards CIPS level 4. Must have or be able to attain UK MoD Security Clearance Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Company Description The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. It's how we've made the difference for 75 years. Transforming performance for a green , inclusive and productive world. Job Description Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section. Already holding SC Clearance is desirable however we advise that if you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply We are currently seeking Commercial and Procurement Managers interested in working within the UK Defence Sector to be part of our growing Defence Team. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in and contribute to some of the most exciting and interesting challenges that face the UK Defence Sector today, in both the Public and Private sector. As a Commercial / Procurement Manager at Turner & Townsend, you will work directly with our Defence Clients supporting them in delivering outcomes across the end-to-end commercial lifecycle. Owing to the nature of our business and our diverse portfolio of clients, no two roles are the same and we encourage candidates with different backgrounds, skills and experiences to consider this role. While each role is different, you can expect to perform some or all the following functions and responsibilities: Procurement and Commercial Strategy. End-to-End Contract Management. Risk and Performance Management. Negotiation and Continuous Improvement. Governance and Compliance, both with internal policy and legal frameworks. Business Analysis and Problem Solving. Supplier Relationship and Category Management. About you: As a candidate for this role, you will not only have commercial/procurement experience built from a career in a relevant sector, but you will also want to be part of a high-functioning team focussed on delivering world-class outcomes to our ever-growing network of Defence clients. We understand that people can contribute to our team and mission in a variety of ways, even if they do not possess all the experiences and skills listed below. While possessing most of the following could be advantageous, our focus is on meeting people that are equally passionate about making the difference and want to work towards delivering better outcomes for our clients. If you are excited about working with us and have relevant skills or experiences that you think can add value to our teams and clients, we would encourage you to apply. Required Experience and Skills: Applied knowledge of procurement principles and practices with experience of procurement, contract management and/or contract placement (sourcing). Ability to identify and manage risk through the application of procurement/commercial tools and strategies. Understanding and applying programme, portfolio, and project management tools. Supporting the delivery of procurement and tendering processes, applying commercial expertise and judgement, accordingly. Proactively monitor supplier performance, applying strategies and tools to secure the maximum value from contracts, motivating performance and driving innovation and continuous improvement. Desirable Experience A background in Government Procurement processes, such as Single Source and Competitive. New Engineering Contract (NEC), FIDIC and/or Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) contract knowledge and experience. Qualifications Professional qualification(s) in Business, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Law, Project Management or a similar relevant discipline, or an equivalent level of relevant experience. Trained in, or holds a sufficient level of experience of, Defence and Security Public Contracting Regulations (DSPCR), the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) and/or the Procurement Act 2023. Working in teams/site attendance: Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must always remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time, but this may flex depending on client and business requirements. The office is not the only place work gets done, but it is increasingly important for teams to be stronger together by learning, collaborating, and creating amazing work together. Security Clearance Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (). Additional Information Working Location: Turner & Townsend recognise the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, enabling them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must at all times remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time, but this may flex to meet client and business requirements. The office is not the only place work gets done, but it is increasingly important for teams to be stronger together by learning, collaborating, and creating amazing work together. Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Job Description Brakes, part of Sysco GB, are currently recruiting for a Product Development Executive to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. As a Product Development Executive, you will be working across several product categories as part of the merchandising function, the product development role works alongside procurement, technical, category and supply chain to support and deliver the wider team business strategy goals. Your role is to support elements of the end-to-end development process to expediate the delivery of projects across categories. You will shadow development managers to gain full insight and knowledge of the development process from brief to launch. You will be trained to look after a small product group within a category or a supplier for ongoing development and career planning. This role is offering a hybrid working contract, working 3 days per week in our Ashford, Kent office for Team Collaboration, so you must be in a commutable distance and open to travel as this role will require regular UK travelling and occasional European/International travelling. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Supporting in all food Panels for existing product development and new product development. Product quality Benchmarking Organising of sample requests for external customers. Create supplier facing product development briefs for NPD & EPD Review & validate first draft supplier specifications. Activity Tracking: Track and monitor end to end new line set up process. Support with the implementation of Sysco product tiering Ownership of critical timelines by task by project. Obtaining all food samples internally and externally for panels and benchmarking About you: The ideal candidate will be a foodie at heart and have previous food product experience, within a food technology/ manufacturing and/ or hospitality industry. You will have some experience with project management and possess commercial business awareness, and will be able to communicate with multiple levels of stakeholders. You will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve your targets. Successful candidates must hold a valid clean UK Driving License and have access to their own vehicle. What you'll receive: A competitive salary Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase 5 additional holiday days Pension scheme Hybrid working contract Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through our colleague benefit scheme, Sysco Perks. Incentives and Recognition awards for exceptional and long service Career progression opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility

This role has a starting salary of £68,774 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. This is an 18-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity. We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Strategic Commercial Manager to join our fantastic Workplace & Facilities Team, part of the Land & Property Service. You will be joining a team that values professional development and supports a commercial and agile approach to its diverse portfolio to support the Services in delivering for our residents. Our team are currently based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. To ensure we meet the needs of our customers, we work in flexible, agile way which includes operating out of different office bases, working from home and collaborating together in the office. Rewards and Benefits: 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role This is a new opportunity to develop your career as part of a fast-paced Land & Property service, collaborating with enthusiastic professionals who want to make a difference. Land & Property is a key function of the Council and is part of an ambitious improvement programme which aims to deliver a more efficient and cost-effective provision of services. The Land & Property team is transforming Surrey County Council's property portfolio in line with the Asset & Place Strategy (), which sets out the Council's approach to the strategic management of its assets. The portfolio is significant and diverse, incorporating over 1500 assets, valued at more than £2bn and with a Revenue budget of more than £35m p.a. Reporting directly to our Assistant Director for Workplace & Facilities, and working closely with other members of our Workplace & Facilities team, in addition to senior members of the Macro team (our strategic FM partner), you will be involved in providing strategic direction for facilities management and making day-to-day commercial decisions. Surrey County Council has recently embarked on a process of Local Government Review and this role will have a strategic role to play in developing an FM service as part of this journey. This is a highly varied role and on a day-to-day basis will include: Understanding the key commercial risks across the spend category and ensuring that the impact of complex commercial arrangements across the department are robustly managed. Analysing complex and ambiguous data to provide clarity and unbiased commercial conclusions. Assisting in reviewing and amending performance indicators aligning them to contracts and managing the financial and commercial consequences of these for the council and contractor. Applying contract and commercial management principles within a political and regulatory environment. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement will need to evidence the following: Knowledge and understanding of the role of commercial and contract management best practice within FM Understanding of Public Procurement Regulations and other relevant legislation, and ability to contribute to the development of internal policy Extensive experience of the NEC4 contract Extensive experience of managing FM at a senior level which may include both supply and client-side roles Understanding of the political context in which the service operates and ability to engage with senior council members Requirement to travel within Surrey County Council and partner sites as required The job advert closes at 23:59 on 10.06.2025 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

Job Title: Brand Manager Company: Healthcare Company Location: West Midlands - Agile Working Salary: £37,000-£40,000 Job Summary A leading provider of medical products is seeking a Brand Manager to develop and execute brand strategies that drive growth, awareness, and customer engagement. As a key player within the healthcare division, the Brand Manager will oversee branding, market positioning, promotional campaigns, customer insights, and brand guidelines, ensuring alignment with growth objectives. Key Responsibilities - Brand Strategy & Development: Define and execute a comprehensive brand strategy to strengthen the company's market position within the primary care sector. - Marketing Campaigns: Plan and implement targeted marketing campaigns, ensuring consistency across all channels (digital, social media, print, and events). Manage a rolling 12-month marketing calendar. - Product Positioning: Develop product positioning and messaging strategies that resonate with healthcare professionals and procurement teams. - Market Research & Insights: Analyse industry trends, customer behaviour, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities. - Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including sales, category, and regulatory teams to ensure brand and campaign alignment. - Brand Consistency: Ensure all branding efforts align with corporate guidelines and enhance brand equity, including developing brand guidelines. - Customer Engagement: Develop and manage customer retention and engagement strategies through digital and offline channels. - Performance Tracking: Monitor and analyse key brand performance metrics to assess effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed. - Budget Management: Oversee brand marketing budget, ensuring cost-effective campaign execution. - Group Collaboration: Build relationships and leverage synergies across the wider marketing community. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field, or substantial suitable experience. - Proven experience in brand management - Strong understanding of branding, marketing strategies, and digital engagement. - Ability to analyse data and translate insights into actionable strategies. - Excellent communication and project management skills. - Experience managing budgets and working with cross-functional teams. - Knowledge of regulatory considerations in healthcare marketing is a plus.

Job Summary: Gategroup is hiring now for a Procurement Assistant as part of our UK&I Procurement team based at Ashford, Surrey. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Procurement Assistant role will support the procurement team and wider business needs from an administrative point of view. This includes but is not limited to sourcing goods and services, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The job holder requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in relevant systems to efficiently execute procurement processes and carry out common office duties while maintaining a positive and friendly company image through the apprenticeship program. In this role, the selected candidate will be required to commit to participate and complete the apprenticeship programme over a 18 month period. Successful completion of the programme would potentially lead to further opportunities for career progression within the company. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain an approved product list up to date for usage by the menu development team. Review any updates to the menu product list generated by the menu development team at release of new recipe and validate data and codes being used. Attend kick off meetings and record all new product requirements. Validate product sample requests from procurement before orders are placed with suppliers. Upload pricing agreements and price lists per unit in the relevant systems. Support supplier creation process through the submission of new supplier requests to the relevant functions and following through until creation is complete in relevant systems including the filling out and requesting signature of vendor generated account creation forms. Run monthly spend reports in the prescribed format including reports on ad-hoc orders to identify purchase processed outside of systems and flagging such purchases to the relevant Category Manager. Run monthly reports on inflation. Support the procurement team with any administrative activities related to the tender process. Maintain an up-to-date supplier contact details list. Send a purchase forecast to selected suppliers monthly. Engage with Stakeholders to resolve purchasing and price queries with support from Category Managers as and when required. Upload specifications from suppliers for all new menu items as and when required. Product confirmation: writing award and de-list letters as and when required. Support the Procurement team with general system updates. Collect and validate the master data from suppliers and support set up processes. Create BCI (Business Change Instruction) to push changes through the system. Commit to participate and complete the apprenticeship programme. Any other work-related tasks as and when assigned by Manager. Qualifications Education: Educated to a minimum of GCSE levels. Work Experience: Previous experience in an administrative work background desirable. Experience within a Procurement or Supply Chain environment desirable. Technical / Language Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills in English. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Good understanding / knowledge of Power BI is desirable. Core Competencies Required: Ability to engage and build/maintain working relations. Must always demonstrate integrity, confidentiality and professionalism. Strong numeracy skills. Excellent administration and organisational skills with a strong attention to detail. Proactive and positive/flexible attitude, Able to work efficiently using own initiative to resolve issues. Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales, prioritising as appropriate. Other: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, undertake a CRC (Criminal Record Check) and provide 5 years of checkable referencing history. For anytime spent outside the UK exceeding 6 months, you must be able to provide a CRC (Criminal Record Check) for that country. About the Company: Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and are the core business behind gategroup, whose eleven associated brands offer customers a comprehensive scope of products and services for virtually any on-board need. We provide more than 200 million meals a year to our 270-plus customers at some 120 airport locations around the globe.

Indirect Buyer - Indirect Location: Derby, United Kingdom To join this Global Leader you must be able to demonstrate full right to work in the UK without sponsorship requirement. Be part of a global team, all united by a shared mission. From transformative, large-scale projects to the everyday actions that make a difference, they are committed to a more sustainable future. Your Role As the Indirect Buyer / indirect category manager you will report to the Head of Indirect Purchasing. You will be based in Derby, you will be a key member of an international procurement team, shaping and implementing commodity strategies across a diverse supplier base. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage commodity strategies for indirect procurement categories Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and monitor supplier strategies Achieve cost savings targets and drive measurable financial benefits Continuously monitor and enhance supplier and purchasing KPIs / SLA's Lead pre-contract, contract negotiation, and contract management activities Manage a broad range of spend areas including Engineering, IT Services, Utilities, Investment Goods, Consumables, and Marketing Your Profile MCIPS qualification or a degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or equivalent with strong technical acumen Proficiency in SAP and MS Office Strong analytical, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills Excellent negotiation and communication abilities Capable of influencing both internal and external stakeholders What We Offer Competitive salary and bonus opportunities 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Generous pension scheme for long-term financial security Death in service benefit and access to subsidised private healthcare Supportive family-friendly policies Informal hybrid working arrangements to promote work-life balance Join a company that puts people and the planet first-and be part of shaping a sustainable future.

Procurement Service Operations Manager Theale, Berkshire Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm (Hybrid) Are you an experienced Procurement Manager with Level 4 or above CIPS? If so, our client, a leading provider of Managed Equipment Services (MES) to the NHS and private healthcare sector in the UK seeks a Procurement Service Operations Manager to join their team based at their head office in Theale, Berkshire. Responsibilities Lead UKI procurement of external service contracts and service parts for the business, including biomedical and endoscopy equipment Support the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain to develop long-term supplier management strategies that balance the Group s drive to insource maintenance whilst securing value for money from OEMs Support Head of Procurement and Supply Chain with capital procurement projects when required Deploy good decision process and techniques to optimise profit and value and balance the risk from the external spend Work closely with stakeholders to ensure procurement from external suppliers is profitable, resilient, sustainable and safe Deliver quarterly reporting on category spend, profitability comparison and team savings Support company bids and pricing exercises from a procurement perspective Collaborate across business areas to develop, implement and drive procurement and supply chain strategies for assigned projects Develop and maintain key supplier framework agreements Develop and manage clear, deliverable SLAs with our internal customers Embed a culture of quality and continuous improvement within your team Support the Head of Procurement to deliver the operations 3-year plan Responsible for the management of a team (presently six) Budget of circa £8m for responsible categories Performance Indicators Profitability and quality of procurement for outsourced service contracts and parts, in support of the Group s Managed Equipment Services and self-maintenance operations On-time contract renewals Supplier relationship and performance management. Build positive stakeholder relationships Monthly financial, staff and performance reporting Achievement of agreed personal and team objectives Can do attitude with the ability to drive collaborative change Essential Qualifications Minimum CIPS level 4 Essential Skills and Experience Strong procurement background within an integrated supply chain, including service and material management. Ideally at least 5 years experience Experience in Cost Management, SRM and Performance Improvement Proven ability to work successfully in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment Experience of negotiating and monitoring service contracts Numerical, analytical & logical mind Excellent written & verbal communication skills Attention to detail Intermediate Excel Knowledge of biomedical and or endoscopy devices (desirable) Benefits Royal London Pension - 5% employer contribution Death in Service Scheme after probation - 4 times salary Maternity - 21 weeks full enhanced maternity pay; this is inclusive of Statutory Maternity pay. Plus, after the employee has returned from Maternity Leave for 3 months, a 10% bonus will be paid, (with a commitment to work for 6 months plus) A DBS Enhanced Disclosure is required for all applicants. If you have all the skills above and feel this is the role for you, please do not hesitate to contact us at One to One Personnel on (phone number removed) or forward your CV to (url removed).

Our Client is a dynamic, innovative, and established Fresh Produce business, currently achieving high levels of sustained growth across their category. We currently offer an exciting opportunity to join the business as Junior Procurement Manager. The position of Junior Procurement Manager will report to and work closely with the Senior Procurement Manager, to ensure the efficient and timely procurement of fresh produce raw materials. Responsibilities include; Procurement of Fresh produce raw materials, packaging, and the management of trays & pallets Negotiating price and managing quantities & delivery schedules Complete customs paperwork and maintain procedure knowledge Stock Control management, reducing waste where possible This in an integral part of the team and requires a driven & energetic individual who is seeking the opportunity to join a successful and fast paced business. This role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of products within the Fresh Produce sector. We are looking for an individual with some procurement (importing and UK production) focused experience opposed to more supply chain. We require; Experience within a Procurement position would be highly advantageous Graduate with relevant Degree / Qualification; Purchasing / Buying, Supply Chain, Business Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build key relationships Confident IT ability, managing data with attention to detail Fresh Produce sector exposure is essential Salary; up to £45k offered & reflective of experience + excellent benefits Location: West Midlands

Our client, a leading organisation in the public sector, is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager - Facilities to join their team on a 6-month contract, with strong potential for extension. This pivotal role within the global procurement function aims to bring consistency, control, and commercial value to the facilities management category. As the organisation transitions from a decentralised model to a more aligned and structured approach, this position will be integral to that transformation. This is not a position for theorists - our client needs someone who can engage local stakeholders, drive supplier consolidation, and lead sourcing activity across a complex, multinational landscape. Key Responsibilities: Driving sourcing transformation across multiple markets Engaging with local stakeholders to ensure alignment and success Leading supplier consolidation efforts to optimise resources Managing and overseeing facilities procurement for both hard and soft services Reporting to the Corporate Services lead and collaborating with a lean sourcing team Job Requirements: Experience in facilities procurement, particularly within hard and soft services Proven ability to lead sourcing transformations across multiple markets Strong influencing skills and the ability to engage with various stakeholders A track record of delivering results in matrixed, global environments Ability to work in a hybrid model, based in London with 3 days a week in the office (Tues & Thurs fixed) Benefits: Opportunity to work with a well-established sourcing team Hybrid working model with flexibility Potential for contract extension Expenses-paid travel If you have delivered in global FM categories and can operate at pace in complex setups, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in London.

Job title: IT Category Manager Location: Warwick/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. The role: As Category Manager for IT, you will set the strategy and deliver strategic sourcing for assigned spend categories across the IT portfolio. Sourcing activities will include analysis, supply market research, identification and qualification of potential vendors, preparation of tender documentation, management of competitive sourcing processes, analysis of bidder responses and contract negotiation. Responsibilities: Develop category and sourcing strategies for higher value, higher complexity categories, applying analysis of relevant category data, and internal & external insight Manage assigned categories and the delivery of sourcing projects with associated savings and other benefits Lead higher value / higher complexity sourcing projects within scope of the assigned categories. This may include identification of potential suppliers, market research, production of tender documentation, management of RFx timelines, supplier evaluation and negotiation Continually track the supply market, keeping abreast of developments, trends, risks and opportunities, lead the continual engagement with existing and potential suppliers and ahead of external market factors Develop both expertise and corporate intelligence and intellectual property on the assigned (sub)categories, as relevant Support organisation-wide procedures for governance, risk and compliance management that manage, mitigate and minimise risks to ensure that work carried out within the Sourcing & Contract Management Hub is aligned to category strategy Acquire, maintain and develop expertise, knowledge and information to support continuous improvement in allocated categories from relevant internal and external sources Engage with the business and/or service functions to plan and support ongoing commercial activity (including annual value planning) Requirements: Experience and an excellent track record as a strategic sourcing or procurement professional including a track record of continuous improvement and delivery of results in a variety of commercial settings Good understanding and experience of key practices in procurement / strategic sourcing (e.g. category spend analysis, sourcing processes and supplier management) Demonstrates good level of knowledge, specifically in reference to the categories of spend under management and what compliance and regulatory requirements need to be fulfilled. Demonstrates relevant category expertise and / or evidence transferrable skills across category areas Experience in personally conducting procurement activities, including requirement definition, sourcing planning, supplier management and competitive bidding, in line with the agreed strategy for the relevant categories of spend. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Job title: Category Manager - Finance Location: Warwick/Hybrid Duration: 3 months initially Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. The role: The primary function of the Senior Category Manager role is to set category strategy, support strategic sourcing and supplier performance management activities for assigned spend categories ensuring they deliver value, quality and performance while achieving organisational objectives. The job-holder will collaborate with key stakeholders across the business, manage supplier relationships and lead the development and execution of category specific strategies that contribute to cost savings, risk mitigation and business performance for the assigned categories or subcategories. Sourcing activities include analysis, supply market research, identification and qualification of potential vendors, preparation of tender documentation, management of competitive sourcing processes, and analysis of bidder responses. Responsibilities: Lead in the development of category and sourcing strategies for assigned categories, analysing relevant data, and internal & external insights to deliver organisational goals and driving value (across cost, quality and supplier performance) Continually track the supply market, keeping abreast of developments, trends, risks and opportunities, lead the continual engagement with existing and potential suppliers and ahead of external market factors to drive value and performance Manage assigned categories and lead higher value / higher complexity sourcing projects within scope of the assigned categories. This includes identification of potential suppliers, market research, production of tender documentation, management of RFx timelines, supplier evaluation and negotiation. Develop and manage strong relationships with suppliers, working to build partnership that deliver continuous improvement, innovation and longer-term value. Conduct supplier performance reviews, ensuing suppliers meet agreed KPIs, quality standards and delivery requirements. Acquire, maintain and develop expertise, knowledge and information to support continuous improvement in allocated categories from relevant internal and external sources Engage with the stakeholders in central and regional functions to plan and support ongoing commercial activity, lead supplier relationships and performance management Requirements: Experience and an excellent track record as a strategic sourcing or procurement professional including a track record of continuous improvement and delivery of results in a variety of commercial settings Good understanding and experience of key practices in procurement / strategic sourcing (e.g. category spend analysis, sourcing processes and supplier management) Demonstrates good level of knowledge, specifically in reference to the categories of spend under management and what compliance and regulatory requirements need to be fulfilled. Demonstrates relevant category expertise and / or evidences transferrable skills across category areas Experience in personally conducting procurement activities, including requirement definition, sourcing planning, supplier management and competitive bidding, in line with the agreed strategy for the relevant categories of spend Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

The Opportunity: Category Manager Contract: 12 Month FTC Location: Cannock The Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across the UK and Ireland. If you don t feel like you meet all of the role criteria outlined below, please don t let that discourage you from applying. The Impact you will have: Develop and implement short, medium and long-term procurement strategies Delivery of significant cost savings Set targets for category in line with the Group Head of Operations To increase and then sustain supplier efficiencies with robust framework agreements, KPI s and SLA s Provide whole category analysis, recommendations and advice based on solid insight internally and externally always championing what is best for the category. Aggregating requirements across the business s market footprint to deliver competitive advantage and savings targets Connecting collaboratively and with empathy as a Business Partner with key stakeholders to improve and support business outcomes Ensuring the financial aspects and impact of any contract are clear to all parties. Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress - checking the quality of service provided and supporting escalation if required Communicating supplier strategies and objectives Influencing and supporting of key stakeholders Conducting supplier commercial negotiations Tender preparation, analysis, stakeholder review and supplier selection Supporting the development of Category and Sub-Category plans Supporting the development of policies and processes at Group and local level and support effective implementation Supplier performance and relationship management Developing and implement monthly, quarterly and annual supplier performance reviews What will help you to excel in this role: Good standard of further/higher education and industry related qualification Proven track record in Category/Commodity Management Influencing commercial decisions at all levels Track Record in Cost Savings Contract writing and negotiation What you can expect from us: Future development and career opportunities Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6% Paycare and eyecare health scheme High street discounts What s next If you are interested in joining the Briggs Group then please click on the apply now button and a member of the team will be in touch. Not sure if this is the right role for you? Please feel free to visit the careers page on our website and send us your CV speculatively for a member of the team to review If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the interview process, then please contact a member of the Recruitment team and inform them prior to attending so we can ensure these are met

IT Procurement Category Manager Leeds - 3 days a week onsite 65k - 85k + excellent benefits We're on the hunt for an experienced IT Category Manager to join a high-performing procurement team driving real impact. You will be joining an established and growing IT Category Management team and you'll be responsible for the delivery of the IT procurement function across a large and complex organisation. This senior role reports into the Head of Procurement and plays a key part in supporting the company's strategic objectives through innovative sourcing and procurement, robust supplier management, and strong stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of an IT Category Plan, informed by data and market analysis. Design and execute strategic sourcing strategies that drive value for money and deliver measurable savings. Negotiate and manage high-value IT contracts, working collaboratively with stakeholders across finance, IT, and other departments. Build and maintain effective supplier relationships, managing performance through KPIs and service-level dashboards. Ensure procurement activities are compliant with both internal policies and external regulations. Provide commercial advice, lead procurement-related training, and support capital works planning. Coach junior team members and support broader procurement capability development. Experience Required: Substantial experience in IT category management within a complex environment. Strong background in running tenders, supplier negotiations, and contract management. Knowledge of UK procurement regulations and best practice. Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills. Strategic thinker with a collaborative approach and a passion for delivering value and continuous improvement. To apply for this opportunity please send your CV asap

Role Purpose: Responsible for the commercial aspects and overall supplier performance for goods and services purchased from suppliers for their categories of spend, and continuously creates additional value for money for Greencore. Pro-actively engage with stakeholders across Greencore to encourage best practice and owns the commercial aspects of projects that involve suppliers Key Accountabilities: Create additional value for money for goods and services, balancing price, service and quality and meeting the business needs through undertaking negotiations, selection of suppliers and contracting of business Build great relationships with stakeholders and provide professional procurement expertise and commercial focus. Be able to challenge the way Greencore do things and introduce best procurement practice. Be an ambassador for indirects procurement to change the business behaviours and culture Take a strategic category view to manage areas of spend, identify savings opportunities, and drive consistency across Greencore. This includes analysing spend bases, consolidating the supply base across Greencore where appropriate, driving consistent ways of working across Greencore, sourcing from fit for purpose suppliers, managing supplier performance, resolving issues, negotiating the optimum price, service and quality parameters, and agreeing contracts and service levels Project manage the delivery of initiatives to address a business need or to create additional value. This includes aligning multiple stakeholders, identifying the business needs and risks, project planning, running tenders, negotiation, contracting, communication, approval, implementation planning and then subsequent supplier management and issue resolution to ensure the supplier meets the contract Negotiating and implementing contracts when needed, ensuring each contract is appropriately tailored to the requirements of the business, including creating business appropriate service levels and addressing any specific risks and liabilities Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Degree calibre with indirect procurement experience Excellent commercial insight combined with negotiation skills Ability to build good relationships with stakeholders with excellent communication and influencing skills Ability to analyse data, identify and evaluate options and implement recommendations Able to assess and adapt a contract to mitigate liabilities in line with business risk and create service levels to meet business needs Ability to operate in a complex multi-site environment and bring everyone on board to a single solution. Experience in prioritisation and ability to work on multiple projects at once