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Candidate Opportunity Briefing Document Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Rail, Defence, Technology & Heavy Manufacturing industries. Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite. We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or interim solutions. We have been appointed by our client company on a retained search for a Group Procurement Manager , who is an analytical and knowledgeable supply chain expert to define processes, create systems in order to satisfy the business's growing needs amid continued success. Below you will find an 'candidate opportunity briefing document' developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Senior Research Associate and Head of Ford & Stanley Executive Search of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the General Manager and Personnel and Administration Manager. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Introduce a procurement system, processes, and purchasing sign-off procedures. Implement consistency in the supply chain, identifying the suppliers that add the most value and formalising agreements. Assessing for new suppliers where savings can be made and where extra value can be gained. Build relationships with colleagues and ensure that the new procurement systems are utilised and adhered to. Win over the collaboration of colleagues by showing the vision, explaining the need and benefits, and ensuring the system is user-friendly and practical to use. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Industrial, engineering or rail industry background preferred, complete with experience of having ownership of a procurement function. CIPS Level 5, or relevant qualifications and academics in procurement and supply chain. Exposure to senior-level responsibility and responsible for processes, procedures, and overall direction. Ideally, manager level on their way to a "Head of" position or similar. A track record of interfacing with multiple stakeholders. Proven track record operating effectively within an SME environment and able to keep pace with an ever-changing environment. Able to demonstrate an ability to create and implement procurement systems without the backing of costly specialist software and working without a pre-established process. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) Capable communicator who can teach and explain perfect process to internal stakeholders. Approachable, relationship-driven driven and will build strong relationships with a close-knit team. Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship skills. Able to build rapport quickly and take people on a journey. Working Arrangements & Location: Headquartered in the East Midlands, the company offer a hybrid working policy and will attend the office for at least 3 days a week. Ford & Stanley Interview Process: 1st Stage : Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where interested candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the above and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstances. 2nd Stage : The 'shortlist': Candidates are asked to reflect on the candidate discovery discussion, take time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the client business, reporting back on their thoughts, questions and providing additional specific information on their suitability (if applicable). Final checks of role, package and logistical alignments made. Client Company's Interview Process: 1st Stage - Teams interview with a focus on their background and soft skill suitability with both the General Manager and HR Manager. Psychometric Test: Candidates successful at 1st stage will undergo a Thomas International Personality Assessment, which will inform the conversation at 2nd Stage. This assessment will be organised and provided by Ford & Stanley Executive Search. 2nd Stage - Face-to-face interview with the General Manager and HR Manager. 3rd Stage - Rubber stamping session with preferred candidate. Good to know: The position has occurred as a result of business growth and a subsequent need for a supply chain subject matter expert. Procurement is being performed by the various departments with the help of consultants; however, there are significant gains to be made from formalising the function. Procurement categories are varied and range between Direct and Indirect: consumables, office supplies, oils and services, to name a few. It's worth noting that there is also a large portion of the procurement of PSE which will need to be explored. The successful individual will report into the General Manager. The role does not have any direct reports; however, it has senior-level accountabilities in terms of establishing a supply chain, creating and ensuring the utilisation of a procurement system, as well as defining best practice. The working environment can be described as agile, quick, and unaffected by red tape. This is an SME with an incredible passion for the products, industry, progress and achievements of the collective. With a culture of "name, not a number", this is a business where everyone knows everyone, and this sets the company apart from others in the sector. With the flagship product expected to be in circulation for decades, there is a real sense of creating a legacy. Due to the business being an SME, they do not have advanced software to manage procurement processes, and the Group Procurement Manager will need to utilise simple tools to devise a user-friendly system that colleagues can easily adopt and get behind. An introduction of a sign-off process is needed in order to ensure adherence to the established supply chain and in order to achieve better alignment with finance, who are not always given the heads-up needed about expected invoices. Budget: Low: £60,000 / Mid: £62,500 / High: £65,000 + Wider business benefits Executive Search Delivery Team: Tom Norton - Head of Executive Search: Client & Search Management & Advisory, Offer Negotiation, Emma Barlow - Senior Research Associate: Shortlisting, Networking, Research, Search, Longlisting, Interviews, Data & Market Intel Ralitsa Kuzeva - Executive Assistant: Diary Management, Coordination, Candidate Experience About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performa

Candidate Opportunity Briefing Document Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Rail, Defence, Technology & Heavy Manufacturing industries. Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite. We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or interim solutions. We have been appointed by our client company on a retained search for a Group Procurement Manager , who is an analytical and knowledgeable supply chain expert to define processes, create systems in order to satisfy the business s growing needs amid continued success. Below you will find an candidate opportunity briefing document developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Senior Research Associate and Head of Ford & Stanley Executive Search of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the General Manager and Personnel and Administration Manager. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Introduce a procurement system, processes, and purchasing sign-off procedures. Implement consistency in the supply chain, identifying the suppliers that add the most value and formalising agreements. Assessing for new suppliers where savings can be made and where extra value can be gained. Build relationships with colleagues and ensure that the new procurement systems are utilised and adhered to. Win over the collaboration of colleagues by showing the vision, explaining the need and benefits, and ensuring the system is user-friendly and practical to use. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Industrial, engineering or rail industry background preferred, complete with experience of having ownership of a procurement function. CIPS Level 5, or relevant qualifications and academics in procurement and supply chain. Exposure to senior-level responsibility and responsible for processes, procedures, and overall direction. Ideally, manager level on their way to a Head of position or similar. A track record of interfacing with multiple stakeholders. Proven track record operating effectively within an SME environment and able to keep pace with an ever-changing environment. Able to demonstrate an ability to create and implement procurement systems without the backing of costly specialist software and working without a pre-established process. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) Capable communicator who can teach and explain perfect process to internal stakeholders. Approachable, relationship-driven driven and will build strong relationships with a close-knit team. Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship skills. Able to build rapport quickly and take people on a journey. Working Arrangements & Location: Headquartered in the East Midlands, the company offer a hybrid working policy and will attend the office for at least 3 days a week. Ford & Stanley Interview Process: 1st Stage : Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where interested candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the above and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstances. 2nd Stage : The shortlist : Candidates are asked to reflect on the candidate discovery discussion, take time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the client business, reporting back on their thoughts, questions and providing additional specific information on their suitability (if applicable). Final checks of role, package and logistical alignments made. Client Company s Interview Process: 1st Stage Teams interview with a focus on their background and soft skill suitability with both the General Manager and HR Manager. Psychometric Test: Candidates successful at 1st stage will undergo a Thomas International Personality Assessment, which will inform the conversation at 2nd Stage. This assessment will be organised and provided by Ford & Stanley Executive Search. 2nd Stage Face-to-face interview with the General Manager and HR Manager. 3rd Stage Rubber stamping session with preferred candidate. Good to know: The position has occurred as a result of business growth and a subsequent need for a supply chain subject matter expert. Procurement is being performed by the various departments with the help of consultants; however, there are significant gains to be made from formalising the function. Procurement categories are varied and range between Direct and Indirect: consumables, office supplies, oils and services, to name a few. It s worth noting that there is also a large portion of the procurement of PSE which will need to be explored. The successful individual will report into the General Manager. The role does not have any direct reports; however, it has senior-level accountabilities in terms of establishing a supply chain, creating and ensuring the utilisation of a procurement system, as well as defining best practice. The working environment can be described as agile, quick, and unaffected by red tape. This is an SME with an incredible passion for the products, industry, progress and achievements of the collective. With a culture of name, not a number , this is a business where everyone knows everyone, and this sets the company apart from others in the sector. With the flagship product expected to be in circulation for decades, there is a real sense of creating a legacy. Due to the business being an SME, they do not have advanced software to manage procurement processes, and the Group Procurement Manager will need to utilise simple tools to devise a user-friendly system that colleagues can easily adopt and get behind. An introduction of a sign-off process is needed in order to ensure adherence to the established supply chain and in order to achieve better alignment with finance, who are not always given the heads-up needed about expected invoices. Budget: Low: £60,000 / Mid: £62,500 / High: £65,000 + Wider business benefits Executive Search Delivery Team: Tom Norton Head of Executive Search: Client & Search Management & Advisory, Offer Negotiation, Emma Barlow Senior Research Associate: Shortlisting, Networking, Research, Search, Longlisting, Interviews, Data & Market Intel Ralitsa Kuzeva Executive Assistant: Diary Management, Coordination, Candidate Experience About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

Candidate Opportunity Briefing Document Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Rail, Defence, Technology & Heavy Manufacturing industries. Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite. We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or interim solutions. We have been appointed by our client company on a retained search for a Group Commercial Manager, who is a contract subject matter expert, who will professionalise the function, establishing processes and frameworks, open new doors and grow existing relationships. Below you will find an candidate opportunity briefing document developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Senior Research Associate and Head of Ford & Stanley Executive Search of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the General Manager and Personnel and Administration Manager. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Within the first 6 10 months of their tenure, the successful individual will need to review all existing contracts and set up a robust cost model. Contracts will need to be set up quickly, and the Group Commercial Manager will need to develop an understanding of those agreements at pace. To evaluate the market and understand requirements for the flagship product, gaining the utmost commercial advantage from this. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Proven experience in contract negotiation and business development. Rail industry leasing experience required (passenger / freight / gateways) or an industry with very similar leasing arrangements, such as aerospace. Experience of commanding a business development remit both capable of maximising opportunity with established connections, as well as taking a cold lead and translating it into business opportunity. Strong track record of managing internal and external stakeholders. (Desirable) A black book and existing connections or ability to build from scratch. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) Personable and engaging, can fit into an SME business culture. Ability to build strong relationships and take people on a journey, and gain buy-in when implementing change to processes. Detail-oriented, analytical and strong decision-making skills. Able to build rapport quickly and take people on a journey. Effective communication and negotiation skills. Working Arrangements & Location: Headquartered in the East Midlands, this individual will attend the office for at least 3 days a week and spend the other 2 days travelling across the UK meeting clients. The role involves business travel to client sites, and the successful candidate will need to be able to commit their schedule to the business needs. Ford & Stanley Interview Process: 1st Stage: Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where interested candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the above and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstances. 2nd Stage: The shortlist : Candidates are asked to reflect on the candidate discovery discussion, take time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the client business, reporting back on their thoughts, questions and providing additional specific information on their suitability (if applicable). Final checks of role, package and logistical alignments made. Client Company s Interview Process: 1st Stage Teams interview with a focus on their background and soft skill suitability with both the General Manager and HR Manager. Psychometric Test: Candidates successful at the 1st stage will undergo a Personality Assessment, which will inform the conversation at the 2nd Stage. This assessment will be organised and provided by Ford & Stanley Executive Search. 2nd Stage Face-to-face interview with General Manager and HR Manager. 3rd Stage Rubber stamping session with preferred candidate. Good to know: The position has occurred as a result of business growth and a subsequent need for a contracts subject matter expert. The duties are currently being performed by the General Manager and split between various business units and individuals. Due to gaps in the Commercial Function, the company has a number of difficult-to-exit contracts that do not add optimal value. A major task will be reviewing and renegotiating contracts if applicable. The successful individual will report to the General Manager, with a dotted line into the Commercial Director. The role does not have any direct reports; however, has senior-level accountabilities involving opening doors, creating processes and frameworks and professionalising the function in line with the business s long-term aspirations for growth. The business environment can be described as agile, quick, and unaffected by red tape. This is an SME with an incredible passion for the products, industry, progress and achievements of the collective. With a business culture of name, not a number , this is a business where everyone knows everyone , and this sets the business apart from others in the sector. With the flagship product expected to be in circulation for decades, there is a real sense of creating a legacy. The successful candidate will become part of this legacy and be one of the key players. The goals for the first year and beyond are ambitious between setting up processes, frameworks and a cost model from scratch, this individual will have tight timeframes for setting up agreements and assessing the industry for further opportunities. For those with a rail background, a black book of contacts will be beneficial, but not essential. The company have a foot in the door with major players already due to their high reputation and well-networked senior leadership. However, they will be able to capitalise on those relationships, and equally, pursue, develop and close cold leads as well. While operational and hands-on business development responsibilities fall under the remit of the position, a strategic flair and aspiration are essential to the completion of business objectives, and the success of this individual will be directly linked to the success of the business. Budget: Low: £60,000 / Mid: £62,500 / High: £65,000 + wider business benefits. Executive Search Delivery Team: Tom Norton Head of Executive Search: Client & Search Management & Advisory, Offer Negotiation, Emma Barlow Senior Research Associate: Shortlisting, Networking, Research, Search, Longlisting, Interviews, Data & Market Intel Ralitsa Kuzeva Executive Assistant: Diary Management, Coordination, Candidate Experience About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

Candidate Opportunity Briefing Document Role: Head of Procurement Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Rail, Defence, Technology & Heavy Manufacturing industries. Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite. We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or interim solutions. We have been appointed by our client company on a retained search for a Head of Procurement to join the procurement function. Below you will find a 'candidate opportunity briefing document' developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Head of Client Development and Principal Consultant of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the HR Director and Finance Director of the business. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Client Opportunity Statements: "We need a leader who can not only assess our current procurement capabilities but also elevate them, introducing new metrics to ensure we have a clearer, more strategic view of performance, pipeline, and activity." "Successful procurement isn't just about processes-it's about people. Embedding the team within the business and strengthening stakeholder engagement is critical to driving alignment and long-term success both internally and externally" "As a business, we are in a key transition period, and we need someone who can navigate change with confidence. Our Head of Procurement will be responsible for managing risks, safeguarding stakeholder interests, and ensuring that we don't jeopardise our contracts or partnerships." Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Excellent understanding of complex procurement contracts. Transferable industry experience, such as rail, heavy engineering, aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, utilities and other highly regulated sectors. Proven leadership and line management experience (people, functions and stakeholder relations). Previous experience working in a change environment and influencing business transformation. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) A firm personality that can challenge the status quo, balanced with an affinity for diplomacy and an ability to reassure the group. An ability to handle difficult conversations with executive maturity and gravitas. This will be a highly autonomous role, where the Head of Procurement will need to take ownership of the function's success and its integration within the business. High levels of resilience. On top of managing initial challenges, this individual's role will likely significantly change after the business's exit and change in governance. Proactive, confident communicator internally and externally. Working Arrangements & Location: The Head of Procurement will work out of the main Midlands office. There is a hybrid policy in place with a general rule of "Together more often than apart"; therefore, the Head of Procurement can expect to be in the office 3 days a week on average. This pattern may vary based on business needs, with some weeks present in HQ for more or fewer days. The successful individual will show flexibility and work within a give-and-take approach. Ford & Stanley Interview Process: 1st Stage : Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where interested candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the above and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstances. 2nd Stage : The 'shortlist': Candidates are asked to reflect on the candidate discovery discussion, take time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the client business, reporting back on their thoughts, questions and providing additional specific information on their suitability (if applicable). Final checks of role, package and logistical alignments made. Client Company Interview Process: 1st stage interview conducting remotely via Teams, with Finance Director and HR Director. 2nd stage interview conducted face to face, this will be competency-based and hosted by Finance Director and HR Director. Potential informal coffee meeting with Managing Director as a final stage. Good to know: The role of Head of Procurement has been occupied in an interim capacity for the last year. The previous Head of Procurement has brought many improvements to the function and built a team around them. The Head of Procurement will report directly into the Finance Director and will line-manage three Senior Category Managers. Each of those Senior Category Managers oversees a number of team members, bringing the total Procurement function to a headcount of 12. Consistent leadership and direction are needed in the Procurement function. While it has grown in recent years, they need to demonstrate value brought to the business. This will be achieved through reviewing and formalising KPIs and metrics, and building business-wide transparency on activity and pipeline. There is a high degree of autonomy within the role, and the responsibility of the whole function's success will lie with the Head of Procurement. The Finance Director has a breadth of experience in various business areas and can be a resource of counsel; however, they do not have the capacity to heavily dedicate their time to Procurement, and as such, the successful candidate will need to be ready to hit the ground running. Budget: Low: £80,000 / Mid: £85,000 / High: £90,000 Supporting benefits Defined Benefit pension - one of the best in the UK, our pension scheme is a defined benefit, shared cost scheme to which both the company and you contribute. Free travel 25 days holiday allowance + Bank Holidays Retained Search in partnership with Eligible to participate in our private medical insurance - for you, your partner and any dependent children (this is a taxable benefit/P11D reportable) 24/7 Virtual GP service - for you, your partner and any dependent children Executive Search Delivery Team: Billy Jackson - Principle Consultant (Headhunting, Offer Negotiations, Client Consulting) Emma Barlow- Senior Research Associate (Shortlisting, Networking, Research, Search, Longlisting, Interviews, Data & Market Intel) Ralitsa Kuzeva- Executive Assistant (Diary Management, Coordination, Candidate Experience). About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Exec

Candidate Opportunity Briefing Document Role: Head of Procurement Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Rail, Defence, Technology & Heavy Manufacturing industries. Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite. We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or interim solutions. We have been appointed by our client company on a retained search for a Head of Procurement to join the procurement function. Below you will find a candidate opportunity briefing document developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Head of Client Development and Principal Consultant of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the HR Director and Finance Director of the business. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Client Opportunity Statements: "We need a leader who can not only assess our current procurement capabilities but also elevate them, introducing new metrics to ensure we have a clearer, more strategic view of performance, pipeline, and activity." "Successful procurement isn't just about processes it s about people. Embedding the team within the business and strengthening stakeholder engagement is critical to driving alignment and long-term success both internally and externally As a business, we are in a key transition period, and we need someone who can navigate change with confidence. Our Head of Procurement will be responsible for managing risks, safeguarding stakeholder interests, and ensuring that we don t jeopardise our contracts or partnerships." Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Excellent understanding of complex procurement contracts. Transferable industry experience, such as rail, heavy engineering, aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, utilities and other highly regulated sectors. Proven leadership and line management experience (people, functions and stakeholder relations). Previous experience working in a change environment and influencing business transformation. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) A firm personality that can challenge the status quo, balanced with an affinity for diplomacy and an ability to reassure the group. An ability to handle difficult conversations with executive maturity and gravitas. This will be a highly autonomous role, where the Head of Procurement will need to take ownership of the function s success and its integration within the business. High levels of resilience. On top of managing initial challenges, this individual s role will likely significantly change after the business s exit and change in governance. Proactive, confident communicator internally and externally. Working Arrangements & Location: The Head of Procurement will work out of the main Midlands office. There is a hybrid policy in place with a general rule of Together more often than apart ; therefore, the Head of Procurement can expect to be in the office 3 days a week on average. This pattern may vary based on business needs, with some weeks present in HQ for more or fewer days. The successful individual will show flexibility and work within a give-and-take approach. Ford & Stanley Interview Process: 1st Stage : Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where interested candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the above and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstances. 2nd Stage : The shortlist : Candidates are asked to reflect on the candidate discovery discussion, take time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the client business, reporting back on their thoughts, questions and providing additional specific information on their suitability (if applicable). Final checks of role, package and logistical alignments made. Client Company Interview Process: 1st stage interview conducting remotely via Teams, with Finance Director and HR Director. 2nd stage interview conducted face to face, this will be competency-based and hosted by Finance Director and HR Director. Potential informal coffee meeting with Managing Director as a final stage. Good to know: The role of Head of Procurement has been occupied in an interim capacity for the last year. The previous Head of Procurement has brought many improvements to the function and built a team around them. The Head of Procurement will report directly into the Finance Director and will line-manage three Senior Category Managers. Each of those Senior Category Managers oversees a number of team members, bringing the total Procurement function to a headcount of 12. Consistent leadership and direction are needed in the Procurement function. While it has grown in recent years, they need to demonstrate value brought to the business. This will be achieved through reviewing and formalising KPIs and metrics, and building business-wide transparency on activity and pipeline. There is a high degree of autonomy within the role, and the responsibility of the whole function s success will lie with the Head of Procurement. The Finance Director has a breadth of experience in various business areas and can be a resource of counsel; however, they do not have the capacity to heavily dedicate their time to Procurement, and as such, the successful candidate will need to be ready to hit the ground running. Budget: Low: £80,000 / Mid: £85,000 / High: £90,000 Supporting benefits Defined Benefit pension one of the best in the UK, our pension scheme is a defined benefit, shared cost scheme to which both the company and you contribute. Free travel 25 days holiday allowance + Bank Holidays Retained Search in partnership with Eligible to participate in our private medical insurance - for you, your partner and any dependent children (this is a taxable benefit/P11D reportable) 24/7 Virtual GP service - for you, your partner and any dependent children Executive Search Delivery Team: Billy Jackson Principle Consultant (Headhunting, Offer Negotiations, Client Consulting) Emma Barlow Senior Research Associate (Shortlisting, Networking, Research, Search, Longlisting, Interviews, Data & Market Intel) Ralitsa Kuzeva Executive Assistant (Diary Management, Coordination, Candidate Experience). About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.

Recruitment Agency Manager£40,000 + excellent bonus + benefitsEnfield / WFH blendA lovely opportunity to build your career in a recruitment firm that is leading the market. As the branch manager, you will lead a successful and busy recruitment agency, based in Enfield. You will confidently manage a team of recruitment consultants, covering a range of recruitment specialisms (across temp and perm).We're seeking an experienced manager within recruitment (or perhaps you may have team leadership experience, looking for your first move into branch management). You'll be joining a thriving, financially-secure firm. With a well earned reputation for looking after and developing their people. The culture of the business is friendly, supportive and positive - with a can-do attitude. You will be leading from the front; unafraid to lead by example and assist the team with client liaison and job filling. (We're therefore looking for someone with proven experience within a recruitment agency for this position). You'll be given real autonomy, plus significant financial investment to continue to grow the business. Come and be part of this success story! Don't wait. Contact us today in complete confidence for further information. (Please kindly note that significant recruitment agency experience is essential for this position - and this is not an internal recruitment/talent acquisition role). Talent Lift specialise in senior rec-to-rec. With strong connections across the recruitment industry, we find brilliant people for some of the very best: Recruitment Agencies Executive Search Firms MSP / RPO / Talent Solutions Providers Recruitment Industry Investors, Advisors and NEDs 'Rec Tech' ProvidersIf you're looking to take your recruitment career to the next level, we can get you there. Above all, your confidentiality is our priority. We work discreetly but effectively.You'll find many of our current opportunities on the Talent Lift website (talentlift co uk). However many of our placements also stem from unadvertised, newly-created opportunities. If you're an experienced recruitment professional, feel free to send your CV to us more speculatively.Talent Lift specialise in senior appointments within recruitment. Typical roles include recruitment manager, recruitment director, recruitment sales director, operations director recruitment, partner executive search, area manager recruitment, regional manager recruitment, associate director recruitment, managing director recruitment. Talent Lift cover a range of recruitment sectors, including financial recruitment, accountancy recruitment, finance recruitment, executive search, search and selection, actuarial recruitment, built environment recruitment, change management recruitment, charities recruitment, commercial recruitment, construction recruitment, digital recruitment, driving recruitment, transport recruitment, education recruitment, energy recruitment, oil and gas recruitment, engineering recruitment, environmental recruitment, ex military recruitment, financial services recruitment, FM recruitment, FMCG recruitment, healthcare recruitment, hospitality recruitment, housing recruitment, HR recruitment, industrial recruitment, insurance recruitment, IT recruitment, technology recruitment, legal recruitment, life sciences recruitment, manufacturing recruitment, marketing recruitment, media recruitment, multilingual recruitment, onsite recruitment, pharmaceutical recruitment, procurement recruitment, supply chain recruitment, public sector recruitment, rail recruitment, retail recruitment, sales recruitment, scientific recruitment and social care recruitment.