Quickline Communications
Eppleworth, North Humberside
Head of Procurement We re Quickline, and we believe everyone deserves great internet. Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever you do online - our customers are at the heart of everything we do. So we re on a mission to provide lightning fast, reliable broadband that reaches the places other providers leave behind. We are one of the UK s fully funded Altnets. Our mission relies on a team full of inspiring, customer obsessed people, and we re looking for a Head of Procurement to play a pivotal role in our transformation and growth. This is an opportunity for a leader who is energised by driving commercial excellence, thrives on building strong partnerships, and takes pride in creating long-term value. Could that be you? Here s why you ll love this role -You will lead on our procurement transformation journey, with full ownership of our spend which is well in excess of £100m across 600 partners. - By establishing robust frameworks, you ll hold suppliers accountable for delivery, cost, and quality, ensuring best-in-class outcomes. - With a focus on efficiency, you ll champion digitisation and automation, maximising ROI from systems like Salesforce while streamlining processes. - Through leadership and mentoring, you ll develop a high-performance team, building career pathways and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Here s why you ll be great in this role - You will be an accomplished senior procurement leader with a proven background in customer-obsessed, high-growth organisations ideally with exposure to private equity environments, challenger brands, or high-tech businesses where digitisation and automation are at the core. - Leveraging strong commercial acumen, you ll excel in negotiations, cost control, and supplier accountability, consistently driving measurable savings. - Backed by experience in digitisation and automation, you ll use technology to enhance visibility, governance, and efficiency across procurement. - As an influential leader, you ll inspire cultural change, embedding cost-consciousness, customer focus, and best practice across the business. The benefits - Pension 5% employer / 5% employee contribution. - Health Cashback Scheme Can claim back prescription, GP and optician charges, therapy allowance, private outpatient consultations, EAP, 24/7 remote GP service, member discounts. - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, your birthday, house move and wedding day off. - Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days annual leave - Enhanced Paternity/Maternity/Adoption leave - High Street Shopping Discount Scheme - Holidays, food and drink, insurance, sport, tech, high street, Ikea, M&S, cinema etc. - Free Parking on site. - Regular Lunch & Learns - Social Events Summer and End of Year parties etc. - Customer Obsessed Awards - Regular opportunities to win! Note to agencies Quickline have an internal recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from any source other than directly from a candidate via our Applicant Tracking System ( ATS ). Any unsolicited CVs sent to Quickline, via the Quickline careers email address, directly to Quickline employees or managers, will be considered Quickline property and Quickline are free to contact those prospective candidates directly with zero financial repercussions. For further information refer to our careers page. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Head of Procurement We re Quickline, and we believe everyone deserves great internet. Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever you do online - our customers are at the heart of everything we do. So we re on a mission to provide lightning fast, reliable broadband that reaches the places other providers leave behind. We are one of the UK s fully funded Altnets. Our mission relies on a team full of inspiring, customer obsessed people, and we re looking for a Head of Procurement to play a pivotal role in our transformation and growth. This is an opportunity for a leader who is energised by driving commercial excellence, thrives on building strong partnerships, and takes pride in creating long-term value. Could that be you? Here s why you ll love this role -You will lead on our procurement transformation journey, with full ownership of our spend which is well in excess of £100m across 600 partners. - By establishing robust frameworks, you ll hold suppliers accountable for delivery, cost, and quality, ensuring best-in-class outcomes. - With a focus on efficiency, you ll champion digitisation and automation, maximising ROI from systems like Salesforce while streamlining processes. - Through leadership and mentoring, you ll develop a high-performance team, building career pathways and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Here s why you ll be great in this role - You will be an accomplished senior procurement leader with a proven background in customer-obsessed, high-growth organisations ideally with exposure to private equity environments, challenger brands, or high-tech businesses where digitisation and automation are at the core. - Leveraging strong commercial acumen, you ll excel in negotiations, cost control, and supplier accountability, consistently driving measurable savings. - Backed by experience in digitisation and automation, you ll use technology to enhance visibility, governance, and efficiency across procurement. - As an influential leader, you ll inspire cultural change, embedding cost-consciousness, customer focus, and best practice across the business. The benefits - Pension 5% employer / 5% employee contribution. - Health Cashback Scheme Can claim back prescription, GP and optician charges, therapy allowance, private outpatient consultations, EAP, 24/7 remote GP service, member discounts. - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, your birthday, house move and wedding day off. - Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days annual leave - Enhanced Paternity/Maternity/Adoption leave - High Street Shopping Discount Scheme - Holidays, food and drink, insurance, sport, tech, high street, Ikea, M&S, cinema etc. - Free Parking on site. - Regular Lunch & Learns - Social Events Summer and End of Year parties etc. - Customer Obsessed Awards - Regular opportunities to win! Note to agencies Quickline have an internal recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from any source other than directly from a candidate via our Applicant Tracking System ( ATS ). Any unsolicited CVs sent to Quickline, via the Quickline careers email address, directly to Quickline employees or managers, will be considered Quickline property and Quickline are free to contact those prospective candidates directly with zero financial repercussions. For further information refer to our careers page. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role
Join Barclays as a Market Data Commercial Manager and play a pivotal role in our Procurement team. As a Market Data Commercial Manager, you'll be responsible for managing commercial relationships and procurement activities related to market data. You'll engage with internal stakeholders to address queries, ensure compliance with third-party risk management protocols, and drive value through strategic sourcing. To be successful as a Market Data Commercial Manager, you should have: Solid experience in procurement or market data. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management. Working knowledge of third-party risk and compliance frameworks. Some other highly valued skills may include: Process-oriented with a focus on operational efficiency. Clear, confident communicator across teams and vendors. Skilled in commercial negotiation and securing value. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in Glasgow. Purpose of the role To partner with key stakeholders and forums to oversee Procurement service delivery, provide advice and develop procurement strategy to meet both the needs of the business and Procurement. Accountabilities Development & implementation of the wider Procurement strategy in collaboration with stakeholders and Procurement domains. Implementation of the procurement strategy aligned to the bank's objectives and relevant regulators, through the prioritisation and use of Procurement resources. Provide expertise on Procurement policies and procedures, third party risk, sourcing strategy and supplier relations to business stakeholders through education. Act as a point of escalation for Procurement service and delivery issues for business stakeholders. Act as the primary interface for Procurement with senior stakeholders in the business, developing & utilising relationships and influence to deliver improvements in key indicators and objectives. Identification of & where applicable, delivery of opportunities for business cost savings, client experience, service improvement & Procurement efficiency. Voice of the business with Procurement domains, developing and utilising relationships & influence to impact Procurement service delivery. Provide insights and actionable intelligence to business stakeholders to support business decision making to improve the commercial & risk profile of the business. Support the business with strategic activity acting as the Procurement representative for key business change programmes, acquisitions and divestments. Analyst Expectations To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement. Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate. Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area. Partner with other functions and business areas. Takes responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities. Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation. Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct. Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function. Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail. Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents. Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information. Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Join Barclays as a Market Data Commercial Manager and play a pivotal role in our Procurement team. As a Market Data Commercial Manager, you'll be responsible for managing commercial relationships and procurement activities related to market data. You'll engage with internal stakeholders to address queries, ensure compliance with third-party risk management protocols, and drive value through strategic sourcing. To be successful as a Market Data Commercial Manager, you should have: Solid experience in procurement or market data. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management. Working knowledge of third-party risk and compliance frameworks. Some other highly valued skills may include: Process-oriented with a focus on operational efficiency. Clear, confident communicator across teams and vendors. Skilled in commercial negotiation and securing value. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in Glasgow. Purpose of the role To partner with key stakeholders and forums to oversee Procurement service delivery, provide advice and develop procurement strategy to meet both the needs of the business and Procurement. Accountabilities Development & implementation of the wider Procurement strategy in collaboration with stakeholders and Procurement domains. Implementation of the procurement strategy aligned to the bank's objectives and relevant regulators, through the prioritisation and use of Procurement resources. Provide expertise on Procurement policies and procedures, third party risk, sourcing strategy and supplier relations to business stakeholders through education. Act as a point of escalation for Procurement service and delivery issues for business stakeholders. Act as the primary interface for Procurement with senior stakeholders in the business, developing & utilising relationships and influence to deliver improvements in key indicators and objectives. Identification of & where applicable, delivery of opportunities for business cost savings, client experience, service improvement & Procurement efficiency. Voice of the business with Procurement domains, developing and utilising relationships & influence to impact Procurement service delivery. Provide insights and actionable intelligence to business stakeholders to support business decision making to improve the commercial & risk profile of the business. Support the business with strategic activity acting as the Procurement representative for key business change programmes, acquisitions and divestments. Analyst Expectations To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement. Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate. Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area. Partner with other functions and business areas. Takes responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities. Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation. Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct. Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function. Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail. Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents. Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information. Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Location Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations - Cardiff , Glasgow or London . We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow. About the job Job summary Digital capability sits at the heart of how modern organisations perform, and the commercial strategy behind it determines whether it truly delivers. Ofgem is seeking a Digital Commercial Manager to shape how we secure value, performance and accountability from our digital partnerships. Ofgem is Great Britain's independent energy regulator. We're at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers, especially vulnerable people. This is a fixed-term maternity cover opportunity to play a central role within our Digital function, leading how we manage digital vendors and contracts to ensure we secure maximum value, performance and accountability from our supply base. You'll define our strategies and how we work and deliver them. Working across a diverse portfolio of digital services and teams, including Digital Operations, Finance, Business Analysis, and PMO, as well as Corporate Services Procurement, Finance and Legal teams, you'll work strategically to deliver contracts, renewals and supplier performance. Balancing commercial, technical and operational priorities, you'll lead negotiations, representing our interests in supplier discussions, analyse KPIs and data and ensure our digital partnerships deliver consistently, every time. We're looking for an experienced contract and delivery manager with specific experience in the design and implementation of IT contracts and in driving great performance from partners. Experience or expertise in Public Contract Regulations, alongside strong commercial judgement, excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the confidence to operate with senior stakeholders, will be critical. The ability to interpret complex data and performance metrics will also be essential, alongside a pragmatic mindset focused on solutions and results. In return, you'll step into a visible and strategically important role with real influence over how digital services are delivered and managed. Alongside an extensive range of benefits and rewards, you'll gain exposure across a broad digital portfolio and play a key part in strengthening how Ofgem secures value from its digital investments. We have a critical purpose to ensure our digital capabilities are robust, efficient and aligned to delivering better outcomes for consumers. Join us and help shape the commercial foundations of Ofgem's digital future. Read on and find out more. Job description Responsible for the delivery of Digital vendor contract management; co-ordinate and streamline all activities related to contract management and renewals, including, adherence to renewal timelines, and ensuring streamlined processes are in place and effective. Specifically the role-holder will: Lead, manage and shape the vendor and contract management strategy and governance and risk profiles Work across multi-disciplinary areas to establish right vendor and contract management strategy and framework across variety of accounts (gold, silver, bronze) across our Ofgem technology portfolio. Apply best judgement - ability to work together as a team and independently Proactively manage vendors and third parties, handling difficult situations; and negotiations Work with stakeholders to write-up tenders, working with Procurement to conduct and negotiate to get best value, and ensure fair competitions and best performing partners for Ofgem Evaluate risks and make suitable judgement on solutions for vendor management Hold staff to account for following vendor management framework and governance Project Manage or provide direction on key initiatives which involve third party and vendor management to ensue we get best value for money, best approaches for ways forward. Ensure we are getting the most out of our relationships Direct, lead, coordinate teams to manage vendors and third parties across their projects; Manage SLAs, contract lifecycle, performance, evaluating performance; renegotiations of contracts; KPIs, dashboards, and co-ordinate and oversee the tracking of contract level spend in tandem with contract managers, performing the tracking on critical contracts as necessary, including cross-charges Show a commitment to user-centric service delivery Person specification Essential Criteria Vendor/Partner and Contract management experience particularly in the design and implementation of IT contracts and in driving great performance from partners (LEAD). Experience or strong working knowledge of Public Contract Regulations (LEAD). Thinks and can delivery strategically and able to blend technical, operational and commercial strategic considerations in their decision making. Ability to manage contracts within the budget parameters set. Strong influencing, and negotiating skills working with stakeholders, vendors and other parties. Excellent analytical skills and innovative approaches to problem solving including the creation and analysis of KPIs to drive performance improvements.
Mar 05, 2026
Seasonal
Location Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations - Cardiff , Glasgow or London . We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow. About the job Job summary Digital capability sits at the heart of how modern organisations perform, and the commercial strategy behind it determines whether it truly delivers. Ofgem is seeking a Digital Commercial Manager to shape how we secure value, performance and accountability from our digital partnerships. Ofgem is Great Britain's independent energy regulator. We're at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers, especially vulnerable people. This is a fixed-term maternity cover opportunity to play a central role within our Digital function, leading how we manage digital vendors and contracts to ensure we secure maximum value, performance and accountability from our supply base. You'll define our strategies and how we work and deliver them. Working across a diverse portfolio of digital services and teams, including Digital Operations, Finance, Business Analysis, and PMO, as well as Corporate Services Procurement, Finance and Legal teams, you'll work strategically to deliver contracts, renewals and supplier performance. Balancing commercial, technical and operational priorities, you'll lead negotiations, representing our interests in supplier discussions, analyse KPIs and data and ensure our digital partnerships deliver consistently, every time. We're looking for an experienced contract and delivery manager with specific experience in the design and implementation of IT contracts and in driving great performance from partners. Experience or expertise in Public Contract Regulations, alongside strong commercial judgement, excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the confidence to operate with senior stakeholders, will be critical. The ability to interpret complex data and performance metrics will also be essential, alongside a pragmatic mindset focused on solutions and results. In return, you'll step into a visible and strategically important role with real influence over how digital services are delivered and managed. Alongside an extensive range of benefits and rewards, you'll gain exposure across a broad digital portfolio and play a key part in strengthening how Ofgem secures value from its digital investments. We have a critical purpose to ensure our digital capabilities are robust, efficient and aligned to delivering better outcomes for consumers. Join us and help shape the commercial foundations of Ofgem's digital future. Read on and find out more. Job description Responsible for the delivery of Digital vendor contract management; co-ordinate and streamline all activities related to contract management and renewals, including, adherence to renewal timelines, and ensuring streamlined processes are in place and effective. Specifically the role-holder will: Lead, manage and shape the vendor and contract management strategy and governance and risk profiles Work across multi-disciplinary areas to establish right vendor and contract management strategy and framework across variety of accounts (gold, silver, bronze) across our Ofgem technology portfolio. Apply best judgement - ability to work together as a team and independently Proactively manage vendors and third parties, handling difficult situations; and negotiations Work with stakeholders to write-up tenders, working with Procurement to conduct and negotiate to get best value, and ensure fair competitions and best performing partners for Ofgem Evaluate risks and make suitable judgement on solutions for vendor management Hold staff to account for following vendor management framework and governance Project Manage or provide direction on key initiatives which involve third party and vendor management to ensue we get best value for money, best approaches for ways forward. Ensure we are getting the most out of our relationships Direct, lead, coordinate teams to manage vendors and third parties across their projects; Manage SLAs, contract lifecycle, performance, evaluating performance; renegotiations of contracts; KPIs, dashboards, and co-ordinate and oversee the tracking of contract level spend in tandem with contract managers, performing the tracking on critical contracts as necessary, including cross-charges Show a commitment to user-centric service delivery Person specification Essential Criteria Vendor/Partner and Contract management experience particularly in the design and implementation of IT contracts and in driving great performance from partners (LEAD). Experience or strong working knowledge of Public Contract Regulations (LEAD). Thinks and can delivery strategically and able to blend technical, operational and commercial strategic considerations in their decision making. Ability to manage contracts within the budget parameters set. Strong influencing, and negotiating skills working with stakeholders, vendors and other parties. Excellent analytical skills and innovative approaches to problem solving including the creation and analysis of KPIs to drive performance improvements.
Interim IT Finance Manager - INSURANCE Exciting opportunity to join as an Interim for a complex, multi-entity insurance business managing IT finance across group operations. Take ownership of a an evolving IT budget, working as an internal consultant to drive process improvements, cost optimization, and cloud financial operations. This role offers genuine influence over strategy and stakeholders, with responsibility for modernizing manual processes and building efficient systems across the organization. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain IT budget forecasts and performance, reporting actuals versus budget monthly to senior leadership and FDs across the business Manage cost allocations, accruals, prepayments, capex tracking, and depreciation calculations Establish and enhance cost management for cloud services, optimizing current and future cloud adoption Drive process improvements and streamline manual financial processes for efficiency and transparency Work closely with PMO and project teams to ensure accurate change accounting and portfolio spend monitoring Support IT procurement through contract review, analysis, and managing procurement-to-payment processes Provide resource planning support across BAU and change initiatives Requirements A qualified accountant with a background in insurance and IT finance Demonstrable experience of managing IT budgets across complex, multi-entity structures Deep understanding of IT budgeting, run vs change costs, and technology spend accounting Solid understanding of cloud services billing, allocation, and optimization Strong ability to manage senior stakeholders and explain financial concepts to non-finance audiences Commercial mindset with continuous improvement focus and ability to challenge status quo Self-motivated with strong work ethic and ability to work to tight deadlines IT Project and Portfolio budgeting experience Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process and has a hybrid office working environment.
Mar 05, 2026
Contractor
Interim IT Finance Manager - INSURANCE Exciting opportunity to join as an Interim for a complex, multi-entity insurance business managing IT finance across group operations. Take ownership of a an evolving IT budget, working as an internal consultant to drive process improvements, cost optimization, and cloud financial operations. This role offers genuine influence over strategy and stakeholders, with responsibility for modernizing manual processes and building efficient systems across the organization. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain IT budget forecasts and performance, reporting actuals versus budget monthly to senior leadership and FDs across the business Manage cost allocations, accruals, prepayments, capex tracking, and depreciation calculations Establish and enhance cost management for cloud services, optimizing current and future cloud adoption Drive process improvements and streamline manual financial processes for efficiency and transparency Work closely with PMO and project teams to ensure accurate change accounting and portfolio spend monitoring Support IT procurement through contract review, analysis, and managing procurement-to-payment processes Provide resource planning support across BAU and change initiatives Requirements A qualified accountant with a background in insurance and IT finance Demonstrable experience of managing IT budgets across complex, multi-entity structures Deep understanding of IT budgeting, run vs change costs, and technology spend accounting Solid understanding of cloud services billing, allocation, and optimization Strong ability to manage senior stakeholders and explain financial concepts to non-finance audiences Commercial mindset with continuous improvement focus and ability to challenge status quo Self-motivated with strong work ethic and ability to work to tight deadlines IT Project and Portfolio budgeting experience Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process and has a hybrid office working environment.
About The Role Join Our DynamicTechnical Team at IPL & Asda! Join Asda and IPL's technical leadership team, where quality, innovation, and customer trust are at the heart of everything we do. As Senior Technical Manager, you'll lead the retail and in country agronomy teams across the UK and Spain to deliver safe, legal, and high-quality Asda Brand produce. Position Details Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Location: Asda House (Flexibility to travel across IPL sites required) Contract Type: Permanent Your key responsibilities will include: Lead Technical Strategy: Ensure food safety, legality, and quality working closely and collaboratively with the teams at both IPL and third party sites, aligned with UK and EU legislation. Champion Quality & Innovation: Support NPD for Prepared Produce, and lead varietal development with all key suppliers. You will support packaging innovation to elevate Asda's quality credentials. Embed Consistency: Drive certification, shared standards, and continuous improvement across suppliers and sites. Influence & Collaborate: Represent Asda with DEFRA, DAERA, and other enforcement bodies, shaping policy and promoting best practice. Drive Supplier Excellence: Build strong supplier relationships where technical input is integral to procurement and agronomy decisions. Apply Commercial Acumen: Make informed decisions through a commercial lens, balancing quality, cost, and customer expectations to support business growth. Stakeholder Management: Build strong internal and external relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and support the delivery of strategic objectives. Lead with Purpose: Foster a culture where technical teams thrive, coach for excellence, and balance quality and cost to deliver for customers and our business. What are we looking for? Essential: Minimum 10 years' experience in a produce leadership role. A solid understanding of produce quality, innovation and food safety and being able to demonstrate improvement. A degree in a food related discipline (e.g. Food Science, Food Technology, Agriculture) - Desirable. Proven experience working with produce assurance schemes such as Red Tractor, Leaf as examples. Experience of working with Fresh produce consortium and the Chilled food association through partner suppliers. Strong knowledge of food safety systems, compliance, and retailer specifications. Understanding of food resilience / and horizon scanning risks in your area of expertise - with experience of delivering solutions that meet customer and stakeholder expectations. Ideally, experience working within a vertically integrated supply model. Demonstrated experience of working directly with suppliers, influencing quality, compliance, and innovation. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to align technical decisions with business strategy. Excellent stakeholder management and a passion for driving quality through data and insight. What's in it for you? At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment. In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including: 15% Asda In store Discount Annual Bonus Scheme 33 days Annual Leave - Inclusive of 8 days bank holiday Enhanced pension scheme ️ Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 their annual base salary - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support Grocery Aid - We've partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services Electric Vehicle Scheme Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add ons for our colleagues and one of their family members Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household Asda Pet Insurance discount - Up to 10% Discount Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee free , no obligation mortgage and protection advice Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx) Ride to work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment ️ Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & General's Care Concierge resource Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long term incentive schemes. Like what you've read? Then do your research, update your CV, and once you're ready, hit the apply button. Don't delay, apply today! About Us Our purpose here at IPL, Forza & Kober is simple; we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our mission is to support Asda on their journey to becoming in the marketplace. Through our people we live and breathe our values and we play to our strengths, but we also support each other's development. We are a community of passionate individuals who possess a wide variety of skills and expertise, who work collectively to form a high performing team and a company to be proud of. We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio economic background. We are committed to making IPL, Forza and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values, culture and celebrate diversity in all its forms. Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
About The Role Join Our DynamicTechnical Team at IPL & Asda! Join Asda and IPL's technical leadership team, where quality, innovation, and customer trust are at the heart of everything we do. As Senior Technical Manager, you'll lead the retail and in country agronomy teams across the UK and Spain to deliver safe, legal, and high-quality Asda Brand produce. Position Details Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Location: Asda House (Flexibility to travel across IPL sites required) Contract Type: Permanent Your key responsibilities will include: Lead Technical Strategy: Ensure food safety, legality, and quality working closely and collaboratively with the teams at both IPL and third party sites, aligned with UK and EU legislation. Champion Quality & Innovation: Support NPD for Prepared Produce, and lead varietal development with all key suppliers. You will support packaging innovation to elevate Asda's quality credentials. Embed Consistency: Drive certification, shared standards, and continuous improvement across suppliers and sites. Influence & Collaborate: Represent Asda with DEFRA, DAERA, and other enforcement bodies, shaping policy and promoting best practice. Drive Supplier Excellence: Build strong supplier relationships where technical input is integral to procurement and agronomy decisions. Apply Commercial Acumen: Make informed decisions through a commercial lens, balancing quality, cost, and customer expectations to support business growth. Stakeholder Management: Build strong internal and external relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and support the delivery of strategic objectives. Lead with Purpose: Foster a culture where technical teams thrive, coach for excellence, and balance quality and cost to deliver for customers and our business. What are we looking for? Essential: Minimum 10 years' experience in a produce leadership role. A solid understanding of produce quality, innovation and food safety and being able to demonstrate improvement. A degree in a food related discipline (e.g. Food Science, Food Technology, Agriculture) - Desirable. Proven experience working with produce assurance schemes such as Red Tractor, Leaf as examples. Experience of working with Fresh produce consortium and the Chilled food association through partner suppliers. Strong knowledge of food safety systems, compliance, and retailer specifications. Understanding of food resilience / and horizon scanning risks in your area of expertise - with experience of delivering solutions that meet customer and stakeholder expectations. Ideally, experience working within a vertically integrated supply model. Demonstrated experience of working directly with suppliers, influencing quality, compliance, and innovation. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to align technical decisions with business strategy. Excellent stakeholder management and a passion for driving quality through data and insight. What's in it for you? At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment. In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including: 15% Asda In store Discount Annual Bonus Scheme 33 days Annual Leave - Inclusive of 8 days bank holiday Enhanced pension scheme ️ Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 their annual base salary - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support Grocery Aid - We've partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services Electric Vehicle Scheme Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add ons for our colleagues and one of their family members Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household Asda Pet Insurance discount - Up to 10% Discount Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee free , no obligation mortgage and protection advice Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx) Ride to work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment ️ Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & General's Care Concierge resource Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long term incentive schemes. Like what you've read? Then do your research, update your CV, and once you're ready, hit the apply button. Don't delay, apply today! About Us Our purpose here at IPL, Forza & Kober is simple; we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our mission is to support Asda on their journey to becoming in the marketplace. Through our people we live and breathe our values and we play to our strengths, but we also support each other's development. We are a community of passionate individuals who possess a wide variety of skills and expertise, who work collectively to form a high performing team and a company to be proud of. We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio economic background. We are committed to making IPL, Forza and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values, culture and celebrate diversity in all its forms. Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!
Are you a legal professional looking for a role with purpose, impact and variety? We're looking for a Commercial & Policy Solicitor to join our Legal team to provide high quality advice that supports our organisational goals and strengthens our service to members across the UK. About the role As a Commercial and Policy Solicitor you will support the Head of Legal (Commercial) and Head of Legal (Trade Union) to deliver confident, pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of commercial, data, corporate, policy, employment and public law matters. You will build strong working relationships across directorates, lead small projects, and provide expert support on national public inquiries and key association initiatives. This is a role that blends advisory work, stakeholder engagement, contract review, litigation support, external lawyer management and strategic input and would be ideal for a solicitor who enjoys variety and meaningful impact. What you'll be doing Delivering timely and practical legal advice across commercial, data protection, governance, corporate services, technology, employment, public and administrative law issues. Advising on, drafting and negotiating on complex commercial contracts relating to IT, intellectual property, joint ventures, procurement, supply of services, framework agreements and consultancy agreements (not an exhaustive list). Supporting the organisation's response to public inquiries, liaising with external counsel and ensuring effective, joined up legal oversight. Providing legal input into policy development and member related matters across all four nations. Managing and collaborating with external solicitors and counsel to ensure cost effective, high quality advice. Conducting legal research, drafting opinions, preparing litigation documents and assessing prospects of success. Delivering internal legal training and supporting the Legal Department's contribution to wider communications. Acting as a key point of contact for devolved nation colleagues and staying up to date on relevant legal developments. Upholding high professional standards, managing privileged information, and representing the organisation with credibility and integrity. To be successful as a Commercial and Policy Solicitor you'll ideally have: Recognised law qualifications: Qualified solicitor or barrister (SRA or Bar Council certificate, or equivalent common law jurisdiction qualification) (essential) Post qualification experience (of at least 4 years), ideally spanning commercial, policy, regulatory, public law or trade union matters. Strong communication & influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for non lawyers and to deal with senior members of staff across the organisation. Ability to balance legal risk with operational needs and provide pragmatic, solution focused advice. Experience working collaboratively across different internal teams, departments & external suppliers and 3 rd parties A proactive, organised and flexible approach with sound judgement and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders. Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality and high standards of legal conduct. About the BMA The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK. We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students. Join the BMA at a crucial time for doctors and the NHS and be part of a team working for better pay and conditions for the profession. Why work for us? We offer a wide range of benefits including: 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary Additional leave entitlement for volunteering, moving house or wedding leave (after completion of probationary period) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Group Income protection & life assurance that is seven times your annual salary Annual salary reviews & incremental salary increases from year one to year three Onsite gym and subsidised café (at BMA House in London) Electric Vehicle and Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme's (available after completion of probationary period) Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available Long service recognition every 5 years Professional subscription cover where membership of a professional institution is required for your role BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) (after completion of probationary period) Additional annual leave- buy up to 5 additional holiday days per year Anonymous recruitment The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications. Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview. To apply please upload an up to date version of your CV and supporting information setting out your suitability for the role. Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we ll provide all the support you need. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. However, if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any point during the application process, please email . This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. The role profile outlines the current key responsibilities and expectations for the position. However, the British Medical Association (BMA) is presently engaged in an organisation design process, which aims to ensure that our structure, roles, and ways of working best support our strategic objectives and the needs of our members. As a result, the responsibilities and scope of this role may be subject to change as the association evolves. The BMA is committed to communicating any such changes transparently and supporting colleagues through any transitions that arise as part of this process. Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring: Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts everybody with the right skills and experience and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger. Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Are you a legal professional looking for a role with purpose, impact and variety? We're looking for a Commercial & Policy Solicitor to join our Legal team to provide high quality advice that supports our organisational goals and strengthens our service to members across the UK. About the role As a Commercial and Policy Solicitor you will support the Head of Legal (Commercial) and Head of Legal (Trade Union) to deliver confident, pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of commercial, data, corporate, policy, employment and public law matters. You will build strong working relationships across directorates, lead small projects, and provide expert support on national public inquiries and key association initiatives. This is a role that blends advisory work, stakeholder engagement, contract review, litigation support, external lawyer management and strategic input and would be ideal for a solicitor who enjoys variety and meaningful impact. What you'll be doing Delivering timely and practical legal advice across commercial, data protection, governance, corporate services, technology, employment, public and administrative law issues. Advising on, drafting and negotiating on complex commercial contracts relating to IT, intellectual property, joint ventures, procurement, supply of services, framework agreements and consultancy agreements (not an exhaustive list). Supporting the organisation's response to public inquiries, liaising with external counsel and ensuring effective, joined up legal oversight. Providing legal input into policy development and member related matters across all four nations. Managing and collaborating with external solicitors and counsel to ensure cost effective, high quality advice. Conducting legal research, drafting opinions, preparing litigation documents and assessing prospects of success. Delivering internal legal training and supporting the Legal Department's contribution to wider communications. Acting as a key point of contact for devolved nation colleagues and staying up to date on relevant legal developments. Upholding high professional standards, managing privileged information, and representing the organisation with credibility and integrity. To be successful as a Commercial and Policy Solicitor you'll ideally have: Recognised law qualifications: Qualified solicitor or barrister (SRA or Bar Council certificate, or equivalent common law jurisdiction qualification) (essential) Post qualification experience (of at least 4 years), ideally spanning commercial, policy, regulatory, public law or trade union matters. Strong communication & influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for non lawyers and to deal with senior members of staff across the organisation. Ability to balance legal risk with operational needs and provide pragmatic, solution focused advice. Experience working collaboratively across different internal teams, departments & external suppliers and 3 rd parties A proactive, organised and flexible approach with sound judgement and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders. Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality and high standards of legal conduct. About the BMA The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK. We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students. Join the BMA at a crucial time for doctors and the NHS and be part of a team working for better pay and conditions for the profession. Why work for us? We offer a wide range of benefits including: 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary Additional leave entitlement for volunteering, moving house or wedding leave (after completion of probationary period) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Group Income protection & life assurance that is seven times your annual salary Annual salary reviews & incremental salary increases from year one to year three Onsite gym and subsidised café (at BMA House in London) Electric Vehicle and Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme's (available after completion of probationary period) Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available Long service recognition every 5 years Professional subscription cover where membership of a professional institution is required for your role BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) (after completion of probationary period) Additional annual leave- buy up to 5 additional holiday days per year Anonymous recruitment The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications. Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview. To apply please upload an up to date version of your CV and supporting information setting out your suitability for the role. Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we ll provide all the support you need. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. However, if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any point during the application process, please email . This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. The role profile outlines the current key responsibilities and expectations for the position. However, the British Medical Association (BMA) is presently engaged in an organisation design process, which aims to ensure that our structure, roles, and ways of working best support our strategic objectives and the needs of our members. As a result, the responsibilities and scope of this role may be subject to change as the association evolves. The BMA is committed to communicating any such changes transparently and supporting colleagues through any transitions that arise as part of this process. Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring: Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts everybody with the right skills and experience and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger. Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.
Overview A leading global organisation is seeking a Sourcing Manager to join their dynamic Finance team at their Manchester head office. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the technology and digital procurement strategy, with a primary focus on SAAS and online services. What you'll do As a Sourcing Manager - Technology and Digital Procurement based in Manchester, your day-to-day responsibilities will centre around supporting the Senior Sourcing Manager in driving forward the technology sourcing strategy. You will engage deeply with stakeholders across finance, legal, tech transformation teams as well as external suppliers. Your role will involve negotiating complex commercial agreements for SAAS and online services categories while ensuring robust supplier management through regular reviews. You will be instrumental in developing procurement strategies tailored to each category's needs conducting RFPs, evaluating vendors against clear frameworks, presenting contract recommendations transparently using established finance platforms. By partnering closely with sustainability experts within the organisation you'll help shape responsible sourcing approaches that contribute meaningfully towards climate change mitigation and circular economy goals. Support the Senior Sourcing Manager by delivering commercial support including risk management, supplier identification, planning and re-tenders across multiple divisions to ensure optimal commercial clauses are negotiated within agreements. Drive margin improvement, sales growth, and operational enhancements by managing expenditure primarily from UK and European businesses with potential expansion into global markets where leverage opportunities exist. Collaborate closely with divisional colleagues to collectively improve sourcing processes, commercial terms, supplier performance, and foster innovation within the technology category. Assist in building effective procurement strategies for each category by conducting activities such as RFPs, negotiations of commercial agreements, and ongoing vendor management to deliver continuous savings as well as performance and process improvement. Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers through regular business reviews to ensure optimum performance and alignment with organisational goals. Engage with colleagues on matters including revenue/capex budgets by embedding savings into business cases for new projects or investments. Present transparent and detailed recommendations regarding proposed contract awards and sourcing changes using Group Finance platforms for purchase orders, tenders, and eAuctions. Work regularly with the Legal team to minimise risk while maximising commercial leverage via agreements that include clearly defined service levels, KPIs, and remedies for non-performance. Partner with acquisition business contacts to rapidly deliver financial benefits arising from wider group commercial leverage. Contribute actively to ESG goals by collaborating with the Sustainability team on climate change initiatives, sustainable sourcing practices, recycling programmes, and circular economy projects. What you bring To excel as a Sourcing Manager - Technology and Digital Procurement you will bring proven experience from similar roles within IT/SAAS/online categories ideally gained over two years or more. Your background should reflect an ability to manage complex procurement projects collaboratively while navigating ambiguity thoughtfully. You'll possess strong analytical capabilities enabling you to interpret data effectively for solution development; your negotiation style will be considerate yet persuasive focused on achieving win-win outcomes rather than dominance. Interpersonal skills are paramount: your capacity for empathy ensures harmonious stakeholder relationships whether working alongside product owners or engaging external suppliers. Organisational prowess allows you to juggle multiple priorities efficiently without sacrificing attention-to-detail or reliability. A degree in Supply Chain Management/Business (or related field) is preferred but not essential if offset by relevant experience. Above all else your enthusiasm for technology sourcing combined with a commitment to shared success sets you apart. Proven ability to take ownership of issues by proposing solutions that achieve deadlines or business goals while maintaining transparency throughout the process. Initiative-driven approach as a dependable self-starter who seeks out opportunities to deliver value collaboratively within teams. Influence skills that enable you to engage others positively driving change through gentle persuasion rather than forceful assertion and resolving challenges considerately. Exceptional engagement and communication abilities evidenced by successful delivery of process improvements and efficiencies in previous roles. Meticulous attention to detail combined with confidence across related categories such as SAAS & online sourcing; able to analyse data thoroughly for informed decision-making. Analytical mindset supported by proficiency in MS Office software; adept at using data insights to develop effective solutions addressing business needs while initiating margin improvement opportunities. Negotiation expertise coupled with excellent oral/written presentation skills that foster trust among internal/external stakeholders without resorting to aggressive tactics. Track record of building strong relationships through empathy and understanding both internally across departments (digital trading teams/product owners/core tech/legal/finance) and externally with suppliers. Organised approach underpinned by reliable project management skills; capable of thriving in fast-paced environments where adaptability is valued over rigid independence. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. About the job Contract Type: Permanent Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain Focus: Purchasing / Procurement Industry: Purchasing and Procurement Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Mid Management Location: Manchester Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + package Date posted: 15 January 2026 Consultant: Richard Jones
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Overview A leading global organisation is seeking a Sourcing Manager to join their dynamic Finance team at their Manchester head office. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the technology and digital procurement strategy, with a primary focus on SAAS and online services. What you'll do As a Sourcing Manager - Technology and Digital Procurement based in Manchester, your day-to-day responsibilities will centre around supporting the Senior Sourcing Manager in driving forward the technology sourcing strategy. You will engage deeply with stakeholders across finance, legal, tech transformation teams as well as external suppliers. Your role will involve negotiating complex commercial agreements for SAAS and online services categories while ensuring robust supplier management through regular reviews. You will be instrumental in developing procurement strategies tailored to each category's needs conducting RFPs, evaluating vendors against clear frameworks, presenting contract recommendations transparently using established finance platforms. By partnering closely with sustainability experts within the organisation you'll help shape responsible sourcing approaches that contribute meaningfully towards climate change mitigation and circular economy goals. Support the Senior Sourcing Manager by delivering commercial support including risk management, supplier identification, planning and re-tenders across multiple divisions to ensure optimal commercial clauses are negotiated within agreements. Drive margin improvement, sales growth, and operational enhancements by managing expenditure primarily from UK and European businesses with potential expansion into global markets where leverage opportunities exist. Collaborate closely with divisional colleagues to collectively improve sourcing processes, commercial terms, supplier performance, and foster innovation within the technology category. Assist in building effective procurement strategies for each category by conducting activities such as RFPs, negotiations of commercial agreements, and ongoing vendor management to deliver continuous savings as well as performance and process improvement. Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers through regular business reviews to ensure optimum performance and alignment with organisational goals. Engage with colleagues on matters including revenue/capex budgets by embedding savings into business cases for new projects or investments. Present transparent and detailed recommendations regarding proposed contract awards and sourcing changes using Group Finance platforms for purchase orders, tenders, and eAuctions. Work regularly with the Legal team to minimise risk while maximising commercial leverage via agreements that include clearly defined service levels, KPIs, and remedies for non-performance. Partner with acquisition business contacts to rapidly deliver financial benefits arising from wider group commercial leverage. Contribute actively to ESG goals by collaborating with the Sustainability team on climate change initiatives, sustainable sourcing practices, recycling programmes, and circular economy projects. What you bring To excel as a Sourcing Manager - Technology and Digital Procurement you will bring proven experience from similar roles within IT/SAAS/online categories ideally gained over two years or more. Your background should reflect an ability to manage complex procurement projects collaboratively while navigating ambiguity thoughtfully. You'll possess strong analytical capabilities enabling you to interpret data effectively for solution development; your negotiation style will be considerate yet persuasive focused on achieving win-win outcomes rather than dominance. Interpersonal skills are paramount: your capacity for empathy ensures harmonious stakeholder relationships whether working alongside product owners or engaging external suppliers. Organisational prowess allows you to juggle multiple priorities efficiently without sacrificing attention-to-detail or reliability. A degree in Supply Chain Management/Business (or related field) is preferred but not essential if offset by relevant experience. Above all else your enthusiasm for technology sourcing combined with a commitment to shared success sets you apart. Proven ability to take ownership of issues by proposing solutions that achieve deadlines or business goals while maintaining transparency throughout the process. Initiative-driven approach as a dependable self-starter who seeks out opportunities to deliver value collaboratively within teams. Influence skills that enable you to engage others positively driving change through gentle persuasion rather than forceful assertion and resolving challenges considerately. Exceptional engagement and communication abilities evidenced by successful delivery of process improvements and efficiencies in previous roles. Meticulous attention to detail combined with confidence across related categories such as SAAS & online sourcing; able to analyse data thoroughly for informed decision-making. Analytical mindset supported by proficiency in MS Office software; adept at using data insights to develop effective solutions addressing business needs while initiating margin improvement opportunities. Negotiation expertise coupled with excellent oral/written presentation skills that foster trust among internal/external stakeholders without resorting to aggressive tactics. Track record of building strong relationships through empathy and understanding both internally across departments (digital trading teams/product owners/core tech/legal/finance) and externally with suppliers. Organised approach underpinned by reliable project management skills; capable of thriving in fast-paced environments where adaptability is valued over rigid independence. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. About the job Contract Type: Permanent Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain Focus: Purchasing / Procurement Industry: Purchasing and Procurement Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Mid Management Location: Manchester Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + package Date posted: 15 January 2026 Consultant: Richard Jones
Expense Finance Manager - IT / Insurance Exciting opportunity to join the senior Leadership Team of a complex, multi-entity insurance business managing IT finance across group operations. Take ownership of a an evolving IT budget, working as an internal consultant to drive process improvements, cost optimization, and cloud financial operations. This role offers genuine influence over strategy and stakeholders, with responsibility for modernizing manual processes and building efficient systems across the organization. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain IT budget forecasts and performance, reporting actuals versus budget monthly to senior leadership and FDs across the business Manage cost allocations, accruals, prepayments, capex tracking, and depreciation calculations Establish and enhance cost management for cloud services, optimizing current and future cloud adoption Drive process improvements and streamline manual financial processes for efficiency and transparency Work closely with PMO and project teams to ensure accurate change accounting and portfolio spend monitoring Support IT procurement through contract review, analysis, and managing procurement-to-payment processes Provide resource planning support across BAU and change initiatives Requirements A qualified accountant with a background in insurance and IT finance is essential. Candidates without the insurance experience are unfortuantely not suitable. Experience managing IT budgets across complex, multi-entity structures Deep understanding of IT budgeting, run vs change costs, and technology spend accounting Solid understanding of cloud services billing, allocation, and optimization Strong ability to manage senior stakeholders and explain financial concepts to non-finance audiences Commercial mindset with continuous improvement focus and ability to challenge status quo Self-motivated with strong work ethic and ability to work to tight deadlines IT Project and Portfolio budgeting experience What's On Offer Lead IT finance transformation in a complex, growing insurance business where your impact will be highly visible. Work directly with FDs, COOs, and senior leadership across multiple entities with genuine autonomy to drive change. Opportunity to modernize financial processes, implement cloud cost management strategies, and shape the future of IT financial operations in an evolving environment with significant scope for professional growth. Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process and has a hybrid office working environment.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Expense Finance Manager - IT / Insurance Exciting opportunity to join the senior Leadership Team of a complex, multi-entity insurance business managing IT finance across group operations. Take ownership of a an evolving IT budget, working as an internal consultant to drive process improvements, cost optimization, and cloud financial operations. This role offers genuine influence over strategy and stakeholders, with responsibility for modernizing manual processes and building efficient systems across the organization. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain IT budget forecasts and performance, reporting actuals versus budget monthly to senior leadership and FDs across the business Manage cost allocations, accruals, prepayments, capex tracking, and depreciation calculations Establish and enhance cost management for cloud services, optimizing current and future cloud adoption Drive process improvements and streamline manual financial processes for efficiency and transparency Work closely with PMO and project teams to ensure accurate change accounting and portfolio spend monitoring Support IT procurement through contract review, analysis, and managing procurement-to-payment processes Provide resource planning support across BAU and change initiatives Requirements A qualified accountant with a background in insurance and IT finance is essential. Candidates without the insurance experience are unfortuantely not suitable. Experience managing IT budgets across complex, multi-entity structures Deep understanding of IT budgeting, run vs change costs, and technology spend accounting Solid understanding of cloud services billing, allocation, and optimization Strong ability to manage senior stakeholders and explain financial concepts to non-finance audiences Commercial mindset with continuous improvement focus and ability to challenge status quo Self-motivated with strong work ethic and ability to work to tight deadlines IT Project and Portfolio budgeting experience What's On Offer Lead IT finance transformation in a complex, growing insurance business where your impact will be highly visible. Work directly with FDs, COOs, and senior leadership across multiple entities with genuine autonomy to drive change. Opportunity to modernize financial processes, implement cloud cost management strategies, and shape the future of IT financial operations in an evolving environment with significant scope for professional growth. Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process and has a hybrid office working environment.
Are you ready to elevate your career? We're excited to share a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Refresh division, specialising in Refurbishment and Building Improvement. This isn't your typical Senior Quantity Surveyor role. Within Refresh, you'll be involved in the commercial journey of each project from the very first estimation stage all the way through to completion. Our work spans everything from building envelope and internal fire compartmentation projects to full room and amenity space refurbishments. This role is able to offer: Varied Workload: Contribute to a wide range of projects that will challenge, motivate, and develop you. Full Project Lifecycle Engagement: Play a key role at every stage, shaping outcomes from start to finish. This is a pivotal moment for Refresh, with significant growth on the horizon. By joining us now, you'll have the opportunity to influence our direction, support our expansion, and help us deliver exceptional results for our clients as part of a strong, committed team. While we have offices and hubs across the UK available for use, this role is primarily home-based, with travel to sites and offices as needed for collaboration with project teams, your line manager, and senior leaders. About you: To be successful in this role you will need to possess a blend of formal education and hands-on experience, complemented by a proactive approach to professional development. You'll need to demonstrate a good understanding of the industry, along with the ability to effectively manage and deliver projects. The nature of this roles means that we are looking for a person who has sufficient experience and self-discipline to work autonomously to complete the required tasks and have the confidence and ability to contact all team and project stakeholders to ensure actions are completed. Experience of working within the QS function on new build projects would be desirable to allow for an understanding of the construction technology, procurement and CVR process. Experience working specifically on reclad or refurbishment projects would also be advantageous. Why Choose Watkin Jones Group? Watkin Jones Group is the UK's leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management. Joining us means becoming part of a company that's not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We're committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development. At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here's what we can offer you: Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships. Wellbeing: Access to'Your Wellbeing' programme & OpenUp - a confidential wellbeing platform. Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, and life insurance. Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme. This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact role within a forward-thinking company. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on major projects that shape the built environment.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to elevate your career? We're excited to share a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Refresh division, specialising in Refurbishment and Building Improvement. This isn't your typical Senior Quantity Surveyor role. Within Refresh, you'll be involved in the commercial journey of each project from the very first estimation stage all the way through to completion. Our work spans everything from building envelope and internal fire compartmentation projects to full room and amenity space refurbishments. This role is able to offer: Varied Workload: Contribute to a wide range of projects that will challenge, motivate, and develop you. Full Project Lifecycle Engagement: Play a key role at every stage, shaping outcomes from start to finish. This is a pivotal moment for Refresh, with significant growth on the horizon. By joining us now, you'll have the opportunity to influence our direction, support our expansion, and help us deliver exceptional results for our clients as part of a strong, committed team. While we have offices and hubs across the UK available for use, this role is primarily home-based, with travel to sites and offices as needed for collaboration with project teams, your line manager, and senior leaders. About you: To be successful in this role you will need to possess a blend of formal education and hands-on experience, complemented by a proactive approach to professional development. You'll need to demonstrate a good understanding of the industry, along with the ability to effectively manage and deliver projects. The nature of this roles means that we are looking for a person who has sufficient experience and self-discipline to work autonomously to complete the required tasks and have the confidence and ability to contact all team and project stakeholders to ensure actions are completed. Experience of working within the QS function on new build projects would be desirable to allow for an understanding of the construction technology, procurement and CVR process. Experience working specifically on reclad or refurbishment projects would also be advantageous. Why Choose Watkin Jones Group? Watkin Jones Group is the UK's leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management. Joining us means becoming part of a company that's not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We're committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development. At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here's what we can offer you: Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships. Wellbeing: Access to'Your Wellbeing' programme & OpenUp - a confidential wellbeing platform. Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, and life insurance. Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme. This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact role within a forward-thinking company. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on major projects that shape the built environment.
Morgan Law is currently supporting a London based university recruit for a Senior Category Manager to lead our Digital & Technology procurement strategy. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will be the strategic lead for the Digital & Technology category. Responsible for developing long-term category plans that align with the wider organisational goals. Key responsibilities include: Strategic Sourcing: Lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from drafting specifications to contract award, utilizing frameworks (LUPC, CCS) or bespoke solutions. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders in the Digital & Technology teams, providing expert guidance on market routes and legislative compliance (including the Procurement Act 2023). Relationship Management: Champion robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), ensuring our partners deliver value, innovation, and ethical alignment. Sustainable Impact: Work alongside our Responsible Procurement Lead to embed climate justice and social purpose into every tech contract. Business Intelligence: Use data and Power BI to create KPI dashboards, identify supply risks, and deliver meaningful savings. Person Specification: MCIPS / NVQ Level 6 (or working towards) or equivalent experience. Extensive experience in Digital & Technology category management, ideally within Higher Education or a complex commercial setting. Knowledge of UK public contract regulations and procurement law.
Mar 04, 2026
Contractor
Morgan Law is currently supporting a London based university recruit for a Senior Category Manager to lead our Digital & Technology procurement strategy. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will be the strategic lead for the Digital & Technology category. Responsible for developing long-term category plans that align with the wider organisational goals. Key responsibilities include: Strategic Sourcing: Lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from drafting specifications to contract award, utilizing frameworks (LUPC, CCS) or bespoke solutions. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders in the Digital & Technology teams, providing expert guidance on market routes and legislative compliance (including the Procurement Act 2023). Relationship Management: Champion robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), ensuring our partners deliver value, innovation, and ethical alignment. Sustainable Impact: Work alongside our Responsible Procurement Lead to embed climate justice and social purpose into every tech contract. Business Intelligence: Use data and Power BI to create KPI dashboards, identify supply risks, and deliver meaningful savings. Person Specification: MCIPS / NVQ Level 6 (or working towards) or equivalent experience. Extensive experience in Digital & Technology category management, ideally within Higher Education or a complex commercial setting. Knowledge of UK public contract regulations and procurement law.
Contracts Manager Up to £70,000 Reading (2 days in office) SaaS Full Time Perm Contract A growing SaaS technology business is looking for a commercially minded Contracts Manager to own and manage the full contract lifecycle across customer and supplier agreements. This role would suit someone with: Contract management experience in tech/SaaS; or An in-house commercial legal background; or A Paralegal / Senior Contracts Specialist background within a SaaS business. What you'll be doing Reviewing and negotiating MSAs, DPAs, SLAs and SaaS subscription agreements Managing B2B enterprise contracts (UK/EU) Identifying and advising on commercial and legal risk Owning the contract repository, renewals and obligations tracking Supporting GDPR and data governance compliance Partnering with Sales, Procurement, Finance and Legal What we're looking for 5-8+ years' relevant experience Strong SaaS contract knowledge Confident B2B negotiator Commercially pragmatic with sound risk judgement Able to manage multiple agreements simultaneously Package Salary up to £70,000 Hybrid working (2 days in Reading) 25 days holiday + bank holidays Matched pension Private medical Enhanced family leave EV salary sacrifice scheme If you're a commercially focused contracts professional who enjoys working cross-functionally in a growing tech environment, this is a strong opportunity to step into a visible, business-critical role. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Contracts Manager Up to £70,000 Reading (2 days in office) SaaS Full Time Perm Contract A growing SaaS technology business is looking for a commercially minded Contracts Manager to own and manage the full contract lifecycle across customer and supplier agreements. This role would suit someone with: Contract management experience in tech/SaaS; or An in-house commercial legal background; or A Paralegal / Senior Contracts Specialist background within a SaaS business. What you'll be doing Reviewing and negotiating MSAs, DPAs, SLAs and SaaS subscription agreements Managing B2B enterprise contracts (UK/EU) Identifying and advising on commercial and legal risk Owning the contract repository, renewals and obligations tracking Supporting GDPR and data governance compliance Partnering with Sales, Procurement, Finance and Legal What we're looking for 5-8+ years' relevant experience Strong SaaS contract knowledge Confident B2B negotiator Commercially pragmatic with sound risk judgement Able to manage multiple agreements simultaneously Package Salary up to £70,000 Hybrid working (2 days in Reading) 25 days holiday + bank holidays Matched pension Private medical Enhanced family leave EV salary sacrifice scheme If you're a commercially focused contracts professional who enjoys working cross-functionally in a growing tech environment, this is a strong opportunity to step into a visible, business-critical role. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. TEAM: EU Sourcing - Packaging Category Services CLIENTS: Portfolio REPORTING TO: VP, Indirect Category Management ABOUT US tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Hilton, Samsung, Starbucks, and adidas. Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best. WHAT MATTERS THE MOST Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving. tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at WHY WE THINK YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE As the Procurement Manager you will support our customers (food service & consumer brands) within the designated UK & EU customer markets in development of procurement strategies and help source commercially viable and scalable packaging solutions. Act as Packaging Material Buyer eg. from data collection, request for quotation, quotes comparison, supplier selection / recommendation, pricing for customer discussions and business case development Working collaboratively across key procurement functions - Product Management, SRM, Procurement Services to leverage supplier and system data to improve and harmonise on supplier efficiencies Help & facilitate sourcing of packaging for all regional portfolio brand customers and projects, support innovations (local, regional), cost savings projects, promotional and sampling activities Drive and support sustainability agenda as required to meet specific brand or market legislation goals Manage strategic relationship with all packaging suppliers while driving continuous improvement. Lead and manage packaging operations requirements for all projects including lead time for new product and/or new artwork, quotations, spend compilation and reporting, as well as helping packaging teams on packaging material readiness for trial runs and commercial scale-up Review and negotiate quarterly price movement and provide accurate price forecasting (when needed) Ensure suppliers reliability and compliance to buying specification, sourcing, and quality requirements. Ensure optimum packaging capacity across supplier sites Scan market for potential packaging suppliers, carry out supplier qualification and onboarding working with cross functional teams within TMS Supply Chain Creation/Execution of Portfolio Strategy for Packaging. Adoption of supplier segmentation processes to develop appropriate SRM strategies. Support NPD activities. Driving and supporting customer goals to meet net zero emission targets in packaging solutions across the supplier footprint WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY Significant team and cross functional interaction as can be encouraged when implementing a strategy and sensible buying initiatives. Effective internal and external collaborator management and overall project management is core to this role. Large level of influencing, for someone who is confident in engaging across all levels of seniority and works towards achieving excellence in packaging and inquisitive buying across all packaging categories sourced SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'D LIKE YOU TO HAVE Academic - Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistic/Transportation or equivalent Relevant work experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Experience in any CPG or Packaging Supplier Comprehensive professional understanding of procurement principles, procedures, and processes Ability to proactively identify and solve issues using strong analytical and strong decision-making skills Proven project and information leadership skills If you have any questions about the job, we are open to discussing this role further, so please feel free to get in touch.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. TEAM: EU Sourcing - Packaging Category Services CLIENTS: Portfolio REPORTING TO: VP, Indirect Category Management ABOUT US tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Hilton, Samsung, Starbucks, and adidas. Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best. WHAT MATTERS THE MOST Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving. tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at WHY WE THINK YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE As the Procurement Manager you will support our customers (food service & consumer brands) within the designated UK & EU customer markets in development of procurement strategies and help source commercially viable and scalable packaging solutions. Act as Packaging Material Buyer eg. from data collection, request for quotation, quotes comparison, supplier selection / recommendation, pricing for customer discussions and business case development Working collaboratively across key procurement functions - Product Management, SRM, Procurement Services to leverage supplier and system data to improve and harmonise on supplier efficiencies Help & facilitate sourcing of packaging for all regional portfolio brand customers and projects, support innovations (local, regional), cost savings projects, promotional and sampling activities Drive and support sustainability agenda as required to meet specific brand or market legislation goals Manage strategic relationship with all packaging suppliers while driving continuous improvement. Lead and manage packaging operations requirements for all projects including lead time for new product and/or new artwork, quotations, spend compilation and reporting, as well as helping packaging teams on packaging material readiness for trial runs and commercial scale-up Review and negotiate quarterly price movement and provide accurate price forecasting (when needed) Ensure suppliers reliability and compliance to buying specification, sourcing, and quality requirements. Ensure optimum packaging capacity across supplier sites Scan market for potential packaging suppliers, carry out supplier qualification and onboarding working with cross functional teams within TMS Supply Chain Creation/Execution of Portfolio Strategy for Packaging. Adoption of supplier segmentation processes to develop appropriate SRM strategies. Support NPD activities. Driving and supporting customer goals to meet net zero emission targets in packaging solutions across the supplier footprint WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY Significant team and cross functional interaction as can be encouraged when implementing a strategy and sensible buying initiatives. Effective internal and external collaborator management and overall project management is core to this role. Large level of influencing, for someone who is confident in engaging across all levels of seniority and works towards achieving excellence in packaging and inquisitive buying across all packaging categories sourced SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'D LIKE YOU TO HAVE Academic - Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistic/Transportation or equivalent Relevant work experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Experience in any CPG or Packaging Supplier Comprehensive professional understanding of procurement principles, procedures, and processes Ability to proactively identify and solve issues using strong analytical and strong decision-making skills Proven project and information leadership skills If you have any questions about the job, we are open to discussing this role further, so please feel free to get in touch.
Procurement Manager Reporting Location: London - 16 Hatfields Workplace Type: Hybrid TEAM: EU Sourcing - Packaging Category Services REPORTING TO: VP, Indirect Category Management ABOUT US tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Hilton, Samsung, Starbucks, and adidas. Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best. WHAT MATTERS THE MOST Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving. tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at WHY WE THINK YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE As the Procurement Manager you will support our customers (food service & consumer brands) within the designated UK & EU customer markets in development of procurement strategies and help source commercially viable and scalable packaging solutions. Act as Packaging Material Buyer - from data collection, request for quotation, quotes comparison, supplier selection/recommendation, pricing for customer discussions and business case development Work collaboratively across key procurement functions - Product Management, SRM, Procurement Services to leverage supplier and system data to improve and harmonise on supplier efficiencies Help & facilitate sourcing of packaging for all regional portfolio brand customers and projects, support innovations (local, regional), cost savings projects, promotional and sampling activities Drive and support sustainability agenda as required to meet specific brand or market legislation goals Manage strategic relationship with all packaging suppliers while driving continuous improvement. Lead and manage packaging operations requirements for all projects including lead time for new product and/or new artwork, quotations, spend compilation and reporting, as well as helping packaging teams on packaging material readiness for trial runs and commercial scale-up Review and negotiate quarterly price movement and provide accurate price forecasting (when needed) Ensure suppliers reliability and compliance to buying specification, sourcing, and quality requirements. Ensure optimum packaging capacity across supplier sites Scan market for potential packaging suppliers, carry out supplier qualification and onboarding working with cross functional teams within TMS Supply Chain Creation/Execution of Portfolio Strategy for Packaging. Adoption of supplier segmentation processes to develop appropriate SRM strategies. Support NPD activities. Driving and supporting customer goals to meet net zero emission targets in packaging solutions across the supplier footprint WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY Significant team and cross functional interaction as can be encouraged when implementing a strategy and sensible buying initiatives. Effective internal and external collaborator management and overall project management is core to this role. Large level of influencing, for someone who is confident in engaging across all levels of seniority and works towards achieving excellence in packaging and inquisitive buying across all packaging categories sourced SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'D LIKE YOU TO HAVE Academic - Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistic/Transportation or equivalent Relevant work experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Experience in any CPG or Packaging Supplier Comprehensive professional understanding of procurement principles, procedures, and processes Ability to proactively identify and solve issues using strong analytical and decision-making skills Proven project and information leadership skills If you have any questions about the job, we are open to discussing this role further, so please feel free to get in touch.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Procurement Manager Reporting Location: London - 16 Hatfields Workplace Type: Hybrid TEAM: EU Sourcing - Packaging Category Services REPORTING TO: VP, Indirect Category Management ABOUT US tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Hilton, Samsung, Starbucks, and adidas. Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best. WHAT MATTERS THE MOST Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving. tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at WHY WE THINK YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE As the Procurement Manager you will support our customers (food service & consumer brands) within the designated UK & EU customer markets in development of procurement strategies and help source commercially viable and scalable packaging solutions. Act as Packaging Material Buyer - from data collection, request for quotation, quotes comparison, supplier selection/recommendation, pricing for customer discussions and business case development Work collaboratively across key procurement functions - Product Management, SRM, Procurement Services to leverage supplier and system data to improve and harmonise on supplier efficiencies Help & facilitate sourcing of packaging for all regional portfolio brand customers and projects, support innovations (local, regional), cost savings projects, promotional and sampling activities Drive and support sustainability agenda as required to meet specific brand or market legislation goals Manage strategic relationship with all packaging suppliers while driving continuous improvement. Lead and manage packaging operations requirements for all projects including lead time for new product and/or new artwork, quotations, spend compilation and reporting, as well as helping packaging teams on packaging material readiness for trial runs and commercial scale-up Review and negotiate quarterly price movement and provide accurate price forecasting (when needed) Ensure suppliers reliability and compliance to buying specification, sourcing, and quality requirements. Ensure optimum packaging capacity across supplier sites Scan market for potential packaging suppliers, carry out supplier qualification and onboarding working with cross functional teams within TMS Supply Chain Creation/Execution of Portfolio Strategy for Packaging. Adoption of supplier segmentation processes to develop appropriate SRM strategies. Support NPD activities. Driving and supporting customer goals to meet net zero emission targets in packaging solutions across the supplier footprint WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY Significant team and cross functional interaction as can be encouraged when implementing a strategy and sensible buying initiatives. Effective internal and external collaborator management and overall project management is core to this role. Large level of influencing, for someone who is confident in engaging across all levels of seniority and works towards achieving excellence in packaging and inquisitive buying across all packaging categories sourced SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'D LIKE YOU TO HAVE Academic - Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistic/Transportation or equivalent Relevant work experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Experience in any CPG or Packaging Supplier Comprehensive professional understanding of procurement principles, procedures, and processes Ability to proactively identify and solve issues using strong analytical and decision-making skills Proven project and information leadership skills If you have any questions about the job, we are open to discussing this role further, so please feel free to get in touch.
Location Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Calder (Normanton), Leicester, London , Warrington. For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary The Agency has recently launched an ambitious strategy around how it will deliver its mission over the next 5-years. In order to deliver against this strategy, we need people who can help us to manage and deliver a wide range of projects. The pace of change within the digital and tech world means we need to be agile and innovative in how we respond to threats while exploiting the opportunities these present. As a Senior Delivery Manager you will manage specific technical projects on a day-to-day basis. You will be responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of the Project to ensure the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. You will have a key role in working with stakeholders to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised. You will be working with internal and external senior stakeholders, partners, business leads and colleagues across the Agency. The breadth and complexity of our work means that we are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join us, using the skills and experiences you bring to be part of multi-disciplinary teams to build, operate and sustain our world leading capabilities. It's a demanding but rewarding job with opportunities to develop your skills and career whilst doing work that makes an impact to the UK and the communities we serve. Please note: 1) The Digital Data and Technology, and Transformation Commands are recruiting for this position. If successful, you will be allocated to one of these areas. 2) This role sit within the Delivery manager - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Job description We are looking for effective technical delivery project management professionals who have proven experience of managing multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver change across medium to large complex projects. You will be instrumental in ensuring delivery of the agreed outputs, ensuring appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place to monitor long term delivery of benefits. Your responsibilities will encompass the day-to-day management and leadership of technical project teams and line management of project managers. You will provide effective leadership and management controls, set project controls, design the project structure and organisation appropriate to stage and set appropriate delivery methodologies while managing effective transition between project phases. You will be responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of projects including budget management to ensure the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. You will have a key role in project governance and working with stakeholders, to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised. Moreover, you will be a driving force in fostering a culture of efficiency, effectiveness, and ambition within the directorate and beyond, challenging conventional thinking, and stimulating innovative solutions. Duties and Responsibilities: Delivery - Create and lead the project to optimise delivery of agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints and enabling benefit realisation. Project Management and Team Leadership - Day-to-day management and leadership of the project and the multi-disciplinary project teams. Provide effective leadership and management controls. Set project controls. Design the project structure and organisation appropriate to stage. Set appropriate delivery methodologies. Manage effective transition between project phases. Project Performance and Controls - Cascade vision and translate into delivery objectives for the team. Develop and maintain Project Plans. Identify and set appropriate Project Controls. Manage performance and report progress to sponsors. Performance manage cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver to time cost and performance. Deliver projects in line with established government and Agency standards. Supply Change Management - Knowledge and experience of securing contracts and management. To ensure effective, fit for purpose, supply change arrangements. Experience of managing supplier performance. Business Case - Review business cases with input from specialists as necessary. Budget - Develop and manage complex budgets and track delivery. Good understanding of financial controls, procurement processes and techniques. Resources - Identify skill requirements; and deploy and develop resources. Manage medium sized team. Ensure/negotiate resource commitment from different business areas. Benefits Realisation - Deliver the agreed business case benefits and outcomes. Ensure appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place, and monitor longer term delivery of benefits against the business case. Stakeholder Management - Identify and manage stakeholder relationships and need for senior level support. Manage internal and external relationships as appropriate. Risks & Issues - Identify and manage complex business and technology risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions to unblock and escalate as appropriate. Identify and work with related projects to manage inter-dependencies. Governance - Support effective governance and decision making. Provide reporting and engage in mechanisms that hold you, as Project Manager, to account for delivery. Assurance - Engage with assurance reviews and support action on recommendations. Organise assurance processes such as gateway reviews, as required. Change Management - Ensure effective Change Management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders. Guidance & Support - Provide support, guidance and coaching for the project team. Show commitment to personal development. Promote effective individual and team performance. Contribution to the Profession - Commit to contribute to events and initiatives that improve the project and programme delivery profession capabilities and standards within the Agency. Person specification Project management of technical projects - Hands on experience of leading the project management and performance of medium to large complexity technical projects, using a range of project management tools to deliver successful outcomes. Breadth of experience of managing multiple platform and infrastructure projects under one or more of these areas: Applications (e.g. Software as a Service, Hardware as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, Platforms as a Service, Cloud, low code/no code, and on-premises); Software; End User Systems; Data Centres; Network Technology; or Radio Systems Knowledge and experience of contract management and performance - Knowledge and experience of contract management, including contractor performance management. Experience of acting as an escalation point and resolving large and high-risk commercial management issues. Experience of working with stakeholders - Substantial experience of working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority and delivering cross-agency initiatives within project delivery; this includes listening to and interpreting the needs of technical and non-technical stakeholders. Co-ordination of migration of data, applications and services such as data centres which involves working with IT contracts suppliers, migrating services, quality control, commercial frameworks and understanding and adhering to project and architecture gates. Leadership skills - A proven team leader with strong communication skills and the ability to motivate high performing teams aligned to organisational values. Qualifications It is essential that candidates hold One of the qualifications below: - Relevant Project Management qualification such as Associated Project Management (APM) - BSc Engineering - Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner - Managing Successful Programmes Advanced Practitioner - Prince 2 practitioner - Agile Project Management Qualification
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Location Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Calder (Normanton), Leicester, London , Warrington. For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary The Agency has recently launched an ambitious strategy around how it will deliver its mission over the next 5-years. In order to deliver against this strategy, we need people who can help us to manage and deliver a wide range of projects. The pace of change within the digital and tech world means we need to be agile and innovative in how we respond to threats while exploiting the opportunities these present. As a Senior Delivery Manager you will manage specific technical projects on a day-to-day basis. You will be responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of the Project to ensure the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. You will have a key role in working with stakeholders to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised. You will be working with internal and external senior stakeholders, partners, business leads and colleagues across the Agency. The breadth and complexity of our work means that we are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join us, using the skills and experiences you bring to be part of multi-disciplinary teams to build, operate and sustain our world leading capabilities. It's a demanding but rewarding job with opportunities to develop your skills and career whilst doing work that makes an impact to the UK and the communities we serve. Please note: 1) The Digital Data and Technology, and Transformation Commands are recruiting for this position. If successful, you will be allocated to one of these areas. 2) This role sit within the Delivery manager - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Job description We are looking for effective technical delivery project management professionals who have proven experience of managing multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver change across medium to large complex projects. You will be instrumental in ensuring delivery of the agreed outputs, ensuring appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place to monitor long term delivery of benefits. Your responsibilities will encompass the day-to-day management and leadership of technical project teams and line management of project managers. You will provide effective leadership and management controls, set project controls, design the project structure and organisation appropriate to stage and set appropriate delivery methodologies while managing effective transition between project phases. You will be responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of projects including budget management to ensure the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. You will have a key role in project governance and working with stakeholders, to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised. Moreover, you will be a driving force in fostering a culture of efficiency, effectiveness, and ambition within the directorate and beyond, challenging conventional thinking, and stimulating innovative solutions. Duties and Responsibilities: Delivery - Create and lead the project to optimise delivery of agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints and enabling benefit realisation. Project Management and Team Leadership - Day-to-day management and leadership of the project and the multi-disciplinary project teams. Provide effective leadership and management controls. Set project controls. Design the project structure and organisation appropriate to stage. Set appropriate delivery methodologies. Manage effective transition between project phases. Project Performance and Controls - Cascade vision and translate into delivery objectives for the team. Develop and maintain Project Plans. Identify and set appropriate Project Controls. Manage performance and report progress to sponsors. Performance manage cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver to time cost and performance. Deliver projects in line with established government and Agency standards. Supply Change Management - Knowledge and experience of securing contracts and management. To ensure effective, fit for purpose, supply change arrangements. Experience of managing supplier performance. Business Case - Review business cases with input from specialists as necessary. Budget - Develop and manage complex budgets and track delivery. Good understanding of financial controls, procurement processes and techniques. Resources - Identify skill requirements; and deploy and develop resources. Manage medium sized team. Ensure/negotiate resource commitment from different business areas. Benefits Realisation - Deliver the agreed business case benefits and outcomes. Ensure appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place, and monitor longer term delivery of benefits against the business case. Stakeholder Management - Identify and manage stakeholder relationships and need for senior level support. Manage internal and external relationships as appropriate. Risks & Issues - Identify and manage complex business and technology risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions to unblock and escalate as appropriate. Identify and work with related projects to manage inter-dependencies. Governance - Support effective governance and decision making. Provide reporting and engage in mechanisms that hold you, as Project Manager, to account for delivery. Assurance - Engage with assurance reviews and support action on recommendations. Organise assurance processes such as gateway reviews, as required. Change Management - Ensure effective Change Management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders. Guidance & Support - Provide support, guidance and coaching for the project team. Show commitment to personal development. Promote effective individual and team performance. Contribution to the Profession - Commit to contribute to events and initiatives that improve the project and programme delivery profession capabilities and standards within the Agency. Person specification Project management of technical projects - Hands on experience of leading the project management and performance of medium to large complexity technical projects, using a range of project management tools to deliver successful outcomes. Breadth of experience of managing multiple platform and infrastructure projects under one or more of these areas: Applications (e.g. Software as a Service, Hardware as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, Platforms as a Service, Cloud, low code/no code, and on-premises); Software; End User Systems; Data Centres; Network Technology; or Radio Systems Knowledge and experience of contract management and performance - Knowledge and experience of contract management, including contractor performance management. Experience of acting as an escalation point and resolving large and high-risk commercial management issues. Experience of working with stakeholders - Substantial experience of working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority and delivering cross-agency initiatives within project delivery; this includes listening to and interpreting the needs of technical and non-technical stakeholders. Co-ordination of migration of data, applications and services such as data centres which involves working with IT contracts suppliers, migrating services, quality control, commercial frameworks and understanding and adhering to project and architecture gates. Leadership skills - A proven team leader with strong communication skills and the ability to motivate high performing teams aligned to organisational values. Qualifications It is essential that candidates hold One of the qualifications below: - Relevant Project Management qualification such as Associated Project Management (APM) - BSc Engineering - Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner - Managing Successful Programmes Advanced Practitioner - Prince 2 practitioner - Agile Project Management Qualification
Head of IT Department: Tech & Product Employment Type: Full Time Location: Trimble Offices, Morley Description About the team: At Vintage Cash Cow and Arcavindi, technology is how we scale our impact. Every customer journey, from sending in pre loved items to getting paid, is powered by reliable infrastructure, seamless systems, and responsive support. Our IT team is the backbone of this operation. They make sure our people have the tools, systems, and support they need to do their best work every day. From managing infrastructure and devices to keeping our environment secure and efficient, IT enables every team across the business to thrive. This is a team where service excellence meets operational rigour, blending proactive problem solving, deep technical expertise, and a people first mindset to deliver an IT experience that feels seamless, reliable, and empowering. About the role: We're looking for a Head of IT to lead and evolve our IT operations across the UK and EU. Reporting into the Director of Technology & Product, you'll take ownership of our IT infrastructure, support services, and the teams that deliver them. This is a senior leadership role focused on operational excellence, team development, and ensuring our IT environment scales smoothly with the business. You'll oversee IT Managers and support teams across multiple locations, driving consistency, efficiency, and a culture of outstanding service. If you're a hands on IT leader who enjoys building high performing teams, simplifying complexity, and delivering reliable, secure infrastructure, you'll feel right at home here. This role will require time at our Leeds office, travel to our European location (and other international sites as we scale), and some out of hours support when needed. Getting Started Get to know our IT landscape, infrastructure, assets, and support operations. Build strong relationships with IT teams across locations and support hiring where needed. Review current systems, hardware estate, and service levels to identify quick wins. Carry out a full review of IT asset inventory, lifecycle status, and management processes. Understand business needs and establish yourself as a trusted partner to stakeholders. Review vendor relationships, contracts, and existing technology investments. Establishing Your Impact Take ownership of IT operations, infrastructure, assets, and support delivery across all locations. Standardise processes and service levels to ensure consistency across UK and EU teams. Embed robust asset management practices with full visibility across hardware and software. Own and manage the IT budget, optimising spend while clearly demonstrating value. Strengthen our security posture and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks. Build strong, collaborative partnerships with key vendors and service providers. Driving Excellence Lead the IT function with a clear vision for operational excellence and continuous improvement. Champion a culture of service excellence, accountability, and proactive problem solving. Mentor and develop IT Managers and support teams, building a high performing, engaged function. Drive strategic IT initiatives that improve productivity, security, and user experience. Optimise hardware refresh cycles and procurement to maximise value and minimise disruption. Stay ahead of emerging IT trends, assessing tools and technologies that could benefit the business. Key Goals & Objectives Deliver reliable, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure that supports business growth. Provide outstanding IT support with clear SLAs and consistently high user satisfaction. Maintain accurate, up to date asset inventories with full lifecycle management across all locations. Build and lead a cohesive, high performing IT team across the UK and EU. Strengthen our security posture, protecting the business against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR. Maintain and advance compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and ITIL. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimise downtime. Continuously improve IT operations through automation, modern tooling, and best practice. Key Responsibilities IT Operations & Infrastructure Oversee the design, delivery, and maintenance of IT infrastructure across all locations. Ensure high availability, performance, and security of networks, systems, and end user devices. Own disaster recovery and business continuity planning for IT systems. Support both office and warehouse IT environments, including connectivity and operational technology. Asset & Hardware Management Own the full lifecycle of IT assets: procurement, deployment, tracking, maintenance, and disposal. Maintain accurate asset registers and inventory systems across all locations. Define and enforce hardware standards for laptops, desktops, mobiles, and peripherals. Ensure DSE compliance and support workstation assessments where required. Lead hardware refresh programmes to minimise downtime and disruption. Oversee secure, compliant disposal and recycling of end of life equipment. Manage supplier relationships, procurement, leasing agreements, and contracts. Ensure all assets are auditable and compliant for financial and regulatory reporting. Own endpoint management and MDM solutions. IT Support & Service Delivery Lead IT support teams to deliver responsive, high quality service to all users. Set and monitor SLAs, OKRs, and user satisfaction metrics. Implement and continually improve IT service management processes and tooling. Embed ITIL best practices across incident, problem, and change management. Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring timely provisioning and equipment returns. Team Leadership & Growth Line manage IT Managers across the UK and EU, providing coaching and clear direction. Build a collaborative, service oriented culture across distributed teams. Recruit, develop, and retain top IT talent. Encourage knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and succession planning. Security & Compliance Ensure IT security controls align with recognised frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST). Own or support IT audits and certification processes. Ensure compliance with data protection and licensing requirements. Support health & safety compliance, including DSE standards. Promote security awareness and a strong security first culture. Coordinate security incident response and remediation. Vendor & Budget Management Manage IT vendors, suppliers, and service providers. Negotiate contracts and ensure value for money. Own IT procurement and budget management. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and equipment. Stakeholder Engagement Partner with leaders across the business to understand needs and priorities. Communicate IT initiatives, changes, and performance clearly. Report regularly to the Director of Technology & Product on risks, performance, and opportunities. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading IT operations and support teams across multiple locations. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, and end user computing. Hands on experience with IT asset management and lifecycle processes. Experience managing IT budgets, vendors, and contracts. Strong understanding of IT security frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST). Experience supporting audits and certification processes. Familiarity with Google Workspace, Azure, AWS and endpoint management / MDM solutions. Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure including VLAN segmentation to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable connectivity across the organisation. Manage and maintain WiFi and WAN infrastructure, including HP/Aruba networking equipment, to ensure reliable connectivity and optimal performance across all sites. Configure, monitor, and maintain WatchGuard firewalls to ensure network security, threat prevention, and compliance with organisational security policies. Manage and maintain CCTV systems and surveillance infrastructure, ensuring reliable operation, adequate coverage, and secure storage of footage. Familiarity with endpoint management and MDM tools. Confident leader with experience managing and developing managers. Comfortable working in a fast paced, scaling environment. Willingness to travel and provide out of hours support when required.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Head of IT Department: Tech & Product Employment Type: Full Time Location: Trimble Offices, Morley Description About the team: At Vintage Cash Cow and Arcavindi, technology is how we scale our impact. Every customer journey, from sending in pre loved items to getting paid, is powered by reliable infrastructure, seamless systems, and responsive support. Our IT team is the backbone of this operation. They make sure our people have the tools, systems, and support they need to do their best work every day. From managing infrastructure and devices to keeping our environment secure and efficient, IT enables every team across the business to thrive. This is a team where service excellence meets operational rigour, blending proactive problem solving, deep technical expertise, and a people first mindset to deliver an IT experience that feels seamless, reliable, and empowering. About the role: We're looking for a Head of IT to lead and evolve our IT operations across the UK and EU. Reporting into the Director of Technology & Product, you'll take ownership of our IT infrastructure, support services, and the teams that deliver them. This is a senior leadership role focused on operational excellence, team development, and ensuring our IT environment scales smoothly with the business. You'll oversee IT Managers and support teams across multiple locations, driving consistency, efficiency, and a culture of outstanding service. If you're a hands on IT leader who enjoys building high performing teams, simplifying complexity, and delivering reliable, secure infrastructure, you'll feel right at home here. This role will require time at our Leeds office, travel to our European location (and other international sites as we scale), and some out of hours support when needed. Getting Started Get to know our IT landscape, infrastructure, assets, and support operations. Build strong relationships with IT teams across locations and support hiring where needed. Review current systems, hardware estate, and service levels to identify quick wins. Carry out a full review of IT asset inventory, lifecycle status, and management processes. Understand business needs and establish yourself as a trusted partner to stakeholders. Review vendor relationships, contracts, and existing technology investments. Establishing Your Impact Take ownership of IT operations, infrastructure, assets, and support delivery across all locations. Standardise processes and service levels to ensure consistency across UK and EU teams. Embed robust asset management practices with full visibility across hardware and software. Own and manage the IT budget, optimising spend while clearly demonstrating value. Strengthen our security posture and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks. Build strong, collaborative partnerships with key vendors and service providers. Driving Excellence Lead the IT function with a clear vision for operational excellence and continuous improvement. Champion a culture of service excellence, accountability, and proactive problem solving. Mentor and develop IT Managers and support teams, building a high performing, engaged function. Drive strategic IT initiatives that improve productivity, security, and user experience. Optimise hardware refresh cycles and procurement to maximise value and minimise disruption. Stay ahead of emerging IT trends, assessing tools and technologies that could benefit the business. Key Goals & Objectives Deliver reliable, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure that supports business growth. Provide outstanding IT support with clear SLAs and consistently high user satisfaction. Maintain accurate, up to date asset inventories with full lifecycle management across all locations. Build and lead a cohesive, high performing IT team across the UK and EU. Strengthen our security posture, protecting the business against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR. Maintain and advance compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and ITIL. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimise downtime. Continuously improve IT operations through automation, modern tooling, and best practice. Key Responsibilities IT Operations & Infrastructure Oversee the design, delivery, and maintenance of IT infrastructure across all locations. Ensure high availability, performance, and security of networks, systems, and end user devices. Own disaster recovery and business continuity planning for IT systems. Support both office and warehouse IT environments, including connectivity and operational technology. Asset & Hardware Management Own the full lifecycle of IT assets: procurement, deployment, tracking, maintenance, and disposal. Maintain accurate asset registers and inventory systems across all locations. Define and enforce hardware standards for laptops, desktops, mobiles, and peripherals. Ensure DSE compliance and support workstation assessments where required. Lead hardware refresh programmes to minimise downtime and disruption. Oversee secure, compliant disposal and recycling of end of life equipment. Manage supplier relationships, procurement, leasing agreements, and contracts. Ensure all assets are auditable and compliant for financial and regulatory reporting. Own endpoint management and MDM solutions. IT Support & Service Delivery Lead IT support teams to deliver responsive, high quality service to all users. Set and monitor SLAs, OKRs, and user satisfaction metrics. Implement and continually improve IT service management processes and tooling. Embed ITIL best practices across incident, problem, and change management. Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring timely provisioning and equipment returns. Team Leadership & Growth Line manage IT Managers across the UK and EU, providing coaching and clear direction. Build a collaborative, service oriented culture across distributed teams. Recruit, develop, and retain top IT talent. Encourage knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and succession planning. Security & Compliance Ensure IT security controls align with recognised frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST). Own or support IT audits and certification processes. Ensure compliance with data protection and licensing requirements. Support health & safety compliance, including DSE standards. Promote security awareness and a strong security first culture. Coordinate security incident response and remediation. Vendor & Budget Management Manage IT vendors, suppliers, and service providers. Negotiate contracts and ensure value for money. Own IT procurement and budget management. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and equipment. Stakeholder Engagement Partner with leaders across the business to understand needs and priorities. Communicate IT initiatives, changes, and performance clearly. Report regularly to the Director of Technology & Product on risks, performance, and opportunities. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading IT operations and support teams across multiple locations. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, and end user computing. Hands on experience with IT asset management and lifecycle processes. Experience managing IT budgets, vendors, and contracts. Strong understanding of IT security frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST). Experience supporting audits and certification processes. Familiarity with Google Workspace, Azure, AWS and endpoint management / MDM solutions. Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure including VLAN segmentation to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable connectivity across the organisation. Manage and maintain WiFi and WAN infrastructure, including HP/Aruba networking equipment, to ensure reliable connectivity and optimal performance across all sites. Configure, monitor, and maintain WatchGuard firewalls to ensure network security, threat prevention, and compliance with organisational security policies. Manage and maintain CCTV systems and surveillance infrastructure, ensuring reliable operation, adequate coverage, and secure storage of footage. Familiarity with endpoint management and MDM tools. Confident leader with experience managing and developing managers. Comfortable working in a fast paced, scaling environment. Willingness to travel and provide out of hours support when required.
Senior Business Development Manager - Sales to NHS Strategic Consultative Sales Complex NHS Contracts Long-Cycle New Business Salary: 55,000- 70,000 base + uncapped commission Hybrid: North West HQ (Manchester area) or North/Midlands with UK travel Lead Strategic NHS Growth Through Consultative, Influence-Led Selling Martin Veasey Talent Solutions is representing a growing, values-driven healthcare organisation seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to lead strategic new business growth across the NHS. This is not a transactional sales role. It requires a commercially mature, structured NHS seller capable of navigating complex stakeholder environments, influencing pre-tender discussions, and securing high-value, multi-year contracts. The organisation operates at the intersection of healthcare services, digital enablement and operational support, delivering essential solutions that improve accessibility, efficiency and patient outcomes across NHS systems. The Role You will be responsible for proactive new business development across NHS organisations, including: Acute Trusts Community and Mental Health Trusts Ambulance Services Primary Care Networks Integrated Care Systems and ICBs Specialist and regional providers You will: Identify and shape opportunities before formal procurement release Map and influence multi-layer decision-making structures Engage executive, clinical, financial and operational stakeholders Position complex service and technology-enabled solutions Build structured, forecastable pipeline across 6-24 month sales cycles Collaborate with internal bid and delivery teams to secure and mobilise contracts Senior Stakeholder Engagement This role requires confidence operating at senior level, including engagement with: Chief Executives and Executive Directors Chief Operating Officers and Transformation Leads Finance Directors and Commercial Teams Clinical Directors and Service Line Leads Digital and IT Leaders Procurement and Contracting Managers You must be comfortable building credibility beyond procurement and influencing specification through early-stage engagement. What We Are Looking For Proven track record of winning complex NHS contracts Strong hunter orientation with demonstrable self-generated pipeline Experience operating across multiple NHS sectors and ICS structures Deep understanding of NHS governance and procurement processes Framework literacy (e.g., CCS, NHS SBS, NOE CPC, NHS LPP, HealthTrust Europe) Ability to build compelling, value-based business cases Structured pipeline discipline and realistic forecasting We welcome candidates who have sold: Technology-enabled healthcare services SaaS platforms or digital healthcare solutions Managed services or outsourced healthcare delivery Infrastructure or operational services Specialist equipment or high-value healthcare assets
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Senior Business Development Manager - Sales to NHS Strategic Consultative Sales Complex NHS Contracts Long-Cycle New Business Salary: 55,000- 70,000 base + uncapped commission Hybrid: North West HQ (Manchester area) or North/Midlands with UK travel Lead Strategic NHS Growth Through Consultative, Influence-Led Selling Martin Veasey Talent Solutions is representing a growing, values-driven healthcare organisation seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to lead strategic new business growth across the NHS. This is not a transactional sales role. It requires a commercially mature, structured NHS seller capable of navigating complex stakeholder environments, influencing pre-tender discussions, and securing high-value, multi-year contracts. The organisation operates at the intersection of healthcare services, digital enablement and operational support, delivering essential solutions that improve accessibility, efficiency and patient outcomes across NHS systems. The Role You will be responsible for proactive new business development across NHS organisations, including: Acute Trusts Community and Mental Health Trusts Ambulance Services Primary Care Networks Integrated Care Systems and ICBs Specialist and regional providers You will: Identify and shape opportunities before formal procurement release Map and influence multi-layer decision-making structures Engage executive, clinical, financial and operational stakeholders Position complex service and technology-enabled solutions Build structured, forecastable pipeline across 6-24 month sales cycles Collaborate with internal bid and delivery teams to secure and mobilise contracts Senior Stakeholder Engagement This role requires confidence operating at senior level, including engagement with: Chief Executives and Executive Directors Chief Operating Officers and Transformation Leads Finance Directors and Commercial Teams Clinical Directors and Service Line Leads Digital and IT Leaders Procurement and Contracting Managers You must be comfortable building credibility beyond procurement and influencing specification through early-stage engagement. What We Are Looking For Proven track record of winning complex NHS contracts Strong hunter orientation with demonstrable self-generated pipeline Experience operating across multiple NHS sectors and ICS structures Deep understanding of NHS governance and procurement processes Framework literacy (e.g., CCS, NHS SBS, NOE CPC, NHS LPP, HealthTrust Europe) Ability to build compelling, value-based business cases Structured pipeline discipline and realistic forecasting We welcome candidates who have sold: Technology-enabled healthcare services SaaS platforms or digital healthcare solutions Managed services or outsourced healthcare delivery Infrastructure or operational services Specialist equipment or high-value healthcare assets
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As an Insurance Manager in the Global Insurance team, you will be critical to ensuring we meet our strategic objectives. This key role supports the Senior Insurance team in the execution and administration of the global non-benefits insurance programs. You will work across BCG teams and functions to support our business growth, provide insurance expertise, and leverage new ways of working. WHAT YOU'LL DO Assist with the execution and administration of the global financial lines' insurance programs including Professional Indemnity, Cyber, D&O/EPL, Crime, Fiduciary and other specialty insurance to ensure programs align with overall objectives; Lead collection and organization of annual exposure data from key stakeholders, facilitating effective risk analysis and strategic decision-making and act as primary liaison between Global Insurance and Legal Operations, ensuring effective management of Risk Management Information System (Origami); Advise local office affiliates regarding their insurance requirements and potential coverage options, ensuring tailored solutions that align with global standards and local needs in collaboration with Senior Global Insurance team; Assist with thorough reviews of contracts to ensure insurance requirements are properly addressed and comply with established policies and standards; Actively engage in supporting education and training programs designed to elevate understanding and implementation of insurance best practices throughout the organization to foster a culture of proactive risk management and informed insurance decision-making; Refine and enhance the existing knowledge reference library for the global insurance team and key stakeholders, ensuring access to current and relevant insurance information, policies, and procedures; Keep abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in the insurance industry. Evaluate and recommend innovative solutions to enhance the global insurance team's best practices. YOU'RE GOOD AT Demonstrates a strong ability to work within a team, values diverse perspectives, open communication and an environment of shared success Proactive; self-starter, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently and producing high-quality work independently Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex insurance and risk management concepts clearly to diverse audiences Champion the adoption and implementation of innovative tools and technologies Risk management mindset; proactively anticipate issues and developing potential effective solutions What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in risk management and insurance, within a large corporate risk management department, insurance brokerage firm, or an insurance company; global and international program experience preferred Risk management designation/certification (CPCU/ARM) or working towards designation desirable Experience with Risk Management Information Systems, specifically Origami, a plus Who You'll Work With You will join a dynamic six-person global insurance team, positioned within the larger legal team, where you will collaborate across BCG teams and functions including finance, global security, global real estate, procurement, etc. playing a pivotal role in advancing our team's strategic objectives. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As an Insurance Manager in the Global Insurance team, you will be critical to ensuring we meet our strategic objectives. This key role supports the Senior Insurance team in the execution and administration of the global non-benefits insurance programs. You will work across BCG teams and functions to support our business growth, provide insurance expertise, and leverage new ways of working. WHAT YOU'LL DO Assist with the execution and administration of the global financial lines' insurance programs including Professional Indemnity, Cyber, D&O/EPL, Crime, Fiduciary and other specialty insurance to ensure programs align with overall objectives; Lead collection and organization of annual exposure data from key stakeholders, facilitating effective risk analysis and strategic decision-making and act as primary liaison between Global Insurance and Legal Operations, ensuring effective management of Risk Management Information System (Origami); Advise local office affiliates regarding their insurance requirements and potential coverage options, ensuring tailored solutions that align with global standards and local needs in collaboration with Senior Global Insurance team; Assist with thorough reviews of contracts to ensure insurance requirements are properly addressed and comply with established policies and standards; Actively engage in supporting education and training programs designed to elevate understanding and implementation of insurance best practices throughout the organization to foster a culture of proactive risk management and informed insurance decision-making; Refine and enhance the existing knowledge reference library for the global insurance team and key stakeholders, ensuring access to current and relevant insurance information, policies, and procedures; Keep abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in the insurance industry. Evaluate and recommend innovative solutions to enhance the global insurance team's best practices. YOU'RE GOOD AT Demonstrates a strong ability to work within a team, values diverse perspectives, open communication and an environment of shared success Proactive; self-starter, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently and producing high-quality work independently Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex insurance and risk management concepts clearly to diverse audiences Champion the adoption and implementation of innovative tools and technologies Risk management mindset; proactively anticipate issues and developing potential effective solutions What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in risk management and insurance, within a large corporate risk management department, insurance brokerage firm, or an insurance company; global and international program experience preferred Risk management designation/certification (CPCU/ARM) or working towards designation desirable Experience with Risk Management Information Systems, specifically Origami, a plus Who You'll Work With You will join a dynamic six-person global insurance team, positioned within the larger legal team, where you will collaborate across BCG teams and functions including finance, global security, global real estate, procurement, etc. playing a pivotal role in advancing our team's strategic objectives. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Locations : London Lisbon Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As a Global Benefits Manager, you will support the delivery and continuous improvement of BCG's employee benefits programs across multiple regions. The role focuses on the operational, analytical, and coordination aspects of insured benefits, including health, life, disability, and business travel accident coverage. You will contribute to consistent, compliant, and employee-focused benefits solutions by working closely with the Global Benefits Centre of Expertise. You will partner with colleagues across HR, Finance, Procurement, and external vendors to support renewals, analyze benefits data, and improve processes. Your work will help ensure benefits programs remain competitive, well-governed, and aligned with BCG's broader people strategy. Support the ongoing management and periodic review of insured benefits programs across regions Conduct benefits benchmarking and cost analysis to inform plan design and renewal decisions Assist with the review of insurance contracts and plan documentation, focusing on value, risk, and clarity Coordinate with brokers and insurers during renewals, ensuring accurate data submission and analysis Analyze claims and utilization data to identify trends and support health and wellbeing initiatives Partner with regional and local HR and Finance teams on benefits administration, cost questions, and issue resolution Contribute analytical and operational input to global and regional benefits initiatives Support the use and optimization of the MyBenefits platform through testing, content updates, and feedback Identify opportunities to streamline processes and standardize benefits documentation across countries Help ensure alignment with global governance standards and local regulatory requirements What You'll Bring Six or more years of experience in benefits management, broking, or benefits consulting Working knowledge of insured employee benefits and insurance market practices Experience reviewing plan documents and working with brokers or insurers Strong analytical skills, including Excel-based analysis and PowerPoint presentations Comfort working in a global, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders Exposure to digital benefits platforms and interest in technology-enabled solutions Additional language capability is a plus Who You'll Work With The Global Benefits COE team to support more senior COE team members, contribute insights and drive shared goals. Benefits brokers and vendors to coordinate plan updates and issue resolution. Global, regional, and local HR and Finance teams on implementation and problem-solving. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Locations : London Lisbon Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As a Global Benefits Manager, you will support the delivery and continuous improvement of BCG's employee benefits programs across multiple regions. The role focuses on the operational, analytical, and coordination aspects of insured benefits, including health, life, disability, and business travel accident coverage. You will contribute to consistent, compliant, and employee-focused benefits solutions by working closely with the Global Benefits Centre of Expertise. You will partner with colleagues across HR, Finance, Procurement, and external vendors to support renewals, analyze benefits data, and improve processes. Your work will help ensure benefits programs remain competitive, well-governed, and aligned with BCG's broader people strategy. Support the ongoing management and periodic review of insured benefits programs across regions Conduct benefits benchmarking and cost analysis to inform plan design and renewal decisions Assist with the review of insurance contracts and plan documentation, focusing on value, risk, and clarity Coordinate with brokers and insurers during renewals, ensuring accurate data submission and analysis Analyze claims and utilization data to identify trends and support health and wellbeing initiatives Partner with regional and local HR and Finance teams on benefits administration, cost questions, and issue resolution Contribute analytical and operational input to global and regional benefits initiatives Support the use and optimization of the MyBenefits platform through testing, content updates, and feedback Identify opportunities to streamline processes and standardize benefits documentation across countries Help ensure alignment with global governance standards and local regulatory requirements What You'll Bring Six or more years of experience in benefits management, broking, or benefits consulting Working knowledge of insured employee benefits and insurance market practices Experience reviewing plan documents and working with brokers or insurers Strong analytical skills, including Excel-based analysis and PowerPoint presentations Comfort working in a global, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders Exposure to digital benefits platforms and interest in technology-enabled solutions Additional language capability is a plus Who You'll Work With The Global Benefits COE team to support more senior COE team members, contribute insights and drive shared goals. Benefits brokers and vendors to coordinate plan updates and issue resolution. Global, regional, and local HR and Finance teams on implementation and problem-solving. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Job Title: Corporate Planning & Management - Global Procurement - Strategic Supplier Management Divisional Overview The Corporate Planning & Management (CPM) division integrates financial planning, spend management, third-party risk management, product management and engineering teams to support strategic decisions across the firm. Finance & Planning Drives business planning, budgeting, and analytics across revenue, expense, liquidity, and capital. The pillar includes divisional CFOs providing strategic finance advisory, Product Finance managing non-compensation expense governance, and Corporate Insurance & Advisory overseeing the firm's insurance needs and risk mitigation. Global Procurement Strategically manages third-party engagement, optimizing value and mitigating risks across the supply chain. Key functions include Strategic Sourcing, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Procure to Pay (P2P), Travel, and Sustainable Operations driving ESG initiatives. Product & Reporting Manages the product lifecycle for CPM technology platforms and delivers comprehensive reporting, dashboards, and analytics. The team oversees financial planning and analysis systems, spend management tools, and TPRM solutions while providing stakeholders with actionable insights for evidence-based decisions. CPM Engineering Provides engineering solutions enabling third-party spend management, data automation, budget planning, financial forecasting, and expense allocation aligned with strategic objectives. CPM Management Provides strategic oversight, operational support, communications and change management, and risk governance across the division. Role Overview Professionals in CPM have an analytical mindset, exhibit intellectual curiosity and are from diverse academic backgrounds. This role sits within the Global Procurement pillar in the newly formed Strategic Supplier Management (SSM) Team. The SSM Team is at the forefront of transforming how the firm manages its most critical supplier relationships. You'll have the opportunity to help shape the SSM function while working directly with senior stakeholders across divisions to create long-term value, foster innovation, mitigate risks, and ensure strategic alignment with our key partners. As an SSM, you will be the primary interface for these strategic relationships, ensuring that supplier performance delivers on expectations, and that the firm continuously leverages supplier capabilities for competitive advantage. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, in-depth analysis, and senior management reporting - requiring both diligence and a commercial mindset. Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Build and maintain strong and collaborative relationships across a portfolio of key strategic suppliers and internal business stakeholders, acting as the primary contact and escalation point. Identify and accelerate in contract value opportunities-performance improvement, innovation, risk reduction, and sustainability - while measuring contractual SLAs & KPIs. Establish and regularly assess performance and risk metrics to ensure vendor reliability. Provide regular reporting on strategic supplier performance, risks, and value creation initiatives to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders. Lead vendor meetings and facilitate cross functional collaboration to align objectives and resolve issues to maximize supplier value. Identify potential areas to create operational efficiencies and automate manual processes. Stay abreast of market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes to inform strategic sourcing decisions and identify new opportunities with existing or potential strategic partners. Required Skills: Relationship Management: Proven ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and foster collaborative partnerships at all levels - both internally and externally. Project & Program Management: Experience managing multiple initiatives concurrently, driving projects to completion, and coordinating cross functional teams effectively. Analytical & Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess supplier performance, identify risks, evaluate commercial opportunities, and develop data driven solutions. Communication & Presentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to a variety of audiences. Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen: Ability to understand complex business needs, align supplier strategies with organizational goals, and identify opportunities for long term value creation. Qualifications and Experience: Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with an excellent academic record. 6+ years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain management, or supplier relationship management roles, with a significant focus on strategic suppliers. Proven track record of managing complex, high value supplier relationships and delivering measurable value (e.g., cost savings, innovation, risk reduction and service improvement). Proficiency with SRM software, e procurement platforms, and data analytics tools.
Mar 01, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Corporate Planning & Management - Global Procurement - Strategic Supplier Management Divisional Overview The Corporate Planning & Management (CPM) division integrates financial planning, spend management, third-party risk management, product management and engineering teams to support strategic decisions across the firm. Finance & Planning Drives business planning, budgeting, and analytics across revenue, expense, liquidity, and capital. The pillar includes divisional CFOs providing strategic finance advisory, Product Finance managing non-compensation expense governance, and Corporate Insurance & Advisory overseeing the firm's insurance needs and risk mitigation. Global Procurement Strategically manages third-party engagement, optimizing value and mitigating risks across the supply chain. Key functions include Strategic Sourcing, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Procure to Pay (P2P), Travel, and Sustainable Operations driving ESG initiatives. Product & Reporting Manages the product lifecycle for CPM technology platforms and delivers comprehensive reporting, dashboards, and analytics. The team oversees financial planning and analysis systems, spend management tools, and TPRM solutions while providing stakeholders with actionable insights for evidence-based decisions. CPM Engineering Provides engineering solutions enabling third-party spend management, data automation, budget planning, financial forecasting, and expense allocation aligned with strategic objectives. CPM Management Provides strategic oversight, operational support, communications and change management, and risk governance across the division. Role Overview Professionals in CPM have an analytical mindset, exhibit intellectual curiosity and are from diverse academic backgrounds. This role sits within the Global Procurement pillar in the newly formed Strategic Supplier Management (SSM) Team. The SSM Team is at the forefront of transforming how the firm manages its most critical supplier relationships. You'll have the opportunity to help shape the SSM function while working directly with senior stakeholders across divisions to create long-term value, foster innovation, mitigate risks, and ensure strategic alignment with our key partners. As an SSM, you will be the primary interface for these strategic relationships, ensuring that supplier performance delivers on expectations, and that the firm continuously leverages supplier capabilities for competitive advantage. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, in-depth analysis, and senior management reporting - requiring both diligence and a commercial mindset. Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Build and maintain strong and collaborative relationships across a portfolio of key strategic suppliers and internal business stakeholders, acting as the primary contact and escalation point. Identify and accelerate in contract value opportunities-performance improvement, innovation, risk reduction, and sustainability - while measuring contractual SLAs & KPIs. Establish and regularly assess performance and risk metrics to ensure vendor reliability. Provide regular reporting on strategic supplier performance, risks, and value creation initiatives to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders. Lead vendor meetings and facilitate cross functional collaboration to align objectives and resolve issues to maximize supplier value. Identify potential areas to create operational efficiencies and automate manual processes. Stay abreast of market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes to inform strategic sourcing decisions and identify new opportunities with existing or potential strategic partners. Required Skills: Relationship Management: Proven ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and foster collaborative partnerships at all levels - both internally and externally. Project & Program Management: Experience managing multiple initiatives concurrently, driving projects to completion, and coordinating cross functional teams effectively. Analytical & Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess supplier performance, identify risks, evaluate commercial opportunities, and develop data driven solutions. Communication & Presentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to a variety of audiences. Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen: Ability to understand complex business needs, align supplier strategies with organizational goals, and identify opportunities for long term value creation. Qualifications and Experience: Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with an excellent academic record. 6+ years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain management, or supplier relationship management roles, with a significant focus on strategic suppliers. Proven track record of managing complex, high value supplier relationships and delivering measurable value (e.g., cost savings, innovation, risk reduction and service improvement). Proficiency with SRM software, e procurement platforms, and data analytics tools.
IT Finance Manager Exciting opportunity to join the senior Leadership Team of a complex, multi-entity insurance business managing IT finance across group operations. Take ownership of a an evolving IT budget, working as an internal consultant to drive process improvements, cost optimization, and cloud financial operations. This role offers genuine influence over strategy and stakeholders, with responsibility for modernizing manual processes and building efficient systems across the organization. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain IT budget forecasts and performance, reporting actuals versus budget monthly to senior leadership and FDs across the business Manage cost allocations, accruals, prepayments, capex tracking, and depreciation calculations Establish and enhance cost management for cloud services, optimizing current and future cloud adoption Drive process improvements and streamline manual financial processes for efficiency and transparency Work closely with PMO and project teams to ensure accurate change accounting and portfolio spend monitoring Support IT procurement through contract review, analysis, and managing procurement-to-payment processes Provide resource planning support across BAU and change initiatives Requirements A qualified accountant with a background in insurance and IT finance Experience managing IT budgets across complex, multi-entity structures Deep understanding of IT budgeting, run vs change costs, and technology spend accounting Solid understanding of cloud services billing, allocation, and optimization Strong ability to manage senior stakeholders and explain financial concepts to non-finance audiences Commercial mindset with continuous improvement focus and ability to challenge status quo Self-motivated with strong work ethic and ability to work to tight deadlines IT Project and Portfolio budgeting experience What's On Offer Lead IT finance transformation in a complex, growing insurance business where your impact will be highly visible. Work directly with FDs, COOs, and senior leadership across multiple entities with genuine autonomy to drive change. Opportunity to modernize financial processes, implement cloud cost management strategies, and shape the future of IT financial operations in an evolving environment with significant scope for professional growth. Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process and has a hybrid office working environment.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
IT Finance Manager Exciting opportunity to join the senior Leadership Team of a complex, multi-entity insurance business managing IT finance across group operations. Take ownership of a an evolving IT budget, working as an internal consultant to drive process improvements, cost optimization, and cloud financial operations. This role offers genuine influence over strategy and stakeholders, with responsibility for modernizing manual processes and building efficient systems across the organization. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain IT budget forecasts and performance, reporting actuals versus budget monthly to senior leadership and FDs across the business Manage cost allocations, accruals, prepayments, capex tracking, and depreciation calculations Establish and enhance cost management for cloud services, optimizing current and future cloud adoption Drive process improvements and streamline manual financial processes for efficiency and transparency Work closely with PMO and project teams to ensure accurate change accounting and portfolio spend monitoring Support IT procurement through contract review, analysis, and managing procurement-to-payment processes Provide resource planning support across BAU and change initiatives Requirements A qualified accountant with a background in insurance and IT finance Experience managing IT budgets across complex, multi-entity structures Deep understanding of IT budgeting, run vs change costs, and technology spend accounting Solid understanding of cloud services billing, allocation, and optimization Strong ability to manage senior stakeholders and explain financial concepts to non-finance audiences Commercial mindset with continuous improvement focus and ability to challenge status quo Self-motivated with strong work ethic and ability to work to tight deadlines IT Project and Portfolio budgeting experience What's On Offer Lead IT finance transformation in a complex, growing insurance business where your impact will be highly visible. Work directly with FDs, COOs, and senior leadership across multiple entities with genuine autonomy to drive change. Opportunity to modernize financial processes, implement cloud cost management strategies, and shape the future of IT financial operations in an evolving environment with significant scope for professional growth. Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process and has a hybrid office working environment.
