NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Procurement Category Management SALARY: $155k-$182k max w/25% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid, 3 days in office Mandatory Five day in office from Aug 4th-Sept 26th, 2025 Looking for a candidate to manage strategic vendor relationships. You will be developing strategies to reduce costs. IT vendor management, sourcing and procurement, evaluating support agreements, IT asset management, IT procurement Global IT scorecard analysis. You will be doing vendor selection negotiation issue resolution. Responsibilities: Implement sourcing strategies and define procurement plans for IT Hardware and other categories aligned to technology and business unit objectives and regulatory requirements. Promote/communicate procurement plans to internal stakeholders and to vendors, ensuring that it is well socialized and supported. Keep abreast of industry trends that have an impact on the IT sourcing strategy, through external advisory services, and good working relationships with existing and emerging strategic vendors used by the enterprise. Maintain and present market analysis to IT and business leaders regarding innovative product, solution and service opportunities. Work closely with stakeholders (IT, business, vendor management) to lead major sourcing programs. Drive the IT sourcing and procurement strategies for products, services and solutions. Identify cost-optimization opportunities across the company/globe and present a concise business case/plan to stakeholders. Create acquisition plans for large deals involving multiple vendors and internal stakeholders. Manage acquisition plans and RFx's escalating as required to adhere to timelines and effectively communicating changes in plan to internal and external stakeholders. Proactively seek ways to drive down the total cost of ownership through competition and vendor relationships. Identify and evaluate the best options for solutions, which may include acquisition of IT products, outsourcing or insourcing. Understand and adopt agile, pragmatic and fast-track principles into IT sourcing and procurement practices. Manage a comprehensive list of best-in-class vendors for bid processes developed by analysing industry trends and competitive positioning to ensure engagement and leverage of the most effective supply base. Negotiate contractual agreements with consistent commercial terms satisfying regulatory requirements per OCC policy Regularly interact with IT and business stakeholders to balance cost, risk and speed to ensure that the business can realize its objectives. Lead the negotiation strategy and negotiation team for IT contracts. Maintain an inventory of vendor spend by category (software, hardware, telecom, staff augmentation, services, etc.). Manage purchase order process to ensure timely delivery of all required IT items. Continuously update department policy and procedures, training guides and introduce process improvements Qualifications: Expert negotiation skills. Current knowledge of the global IT product and service market and trends. Successful track record in a mature procurement organization Advanced ability to influence and negotiate outcomes with stakeholders and vendors and to maintain collaborative relationships with them. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills in vendor and internal customer relationship environments. Proven ability to discern when and how to escalate issues for resolution. Working knowledge of regulatory guidance pertaining to the financial services industry. Demonstrates integrity through actions. Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, Sharepoint, ERP tools such as Oracle Fusion, Ariba or Coupa Minimum 10 years' experience in the following: Managing strategic vendor relationships and developing strategies that look to reduce overall cost or risk. IT vendor management and/or sourcing and procurement. Evaluating support agreements and the yearly true-up and demand management requirements. Leading IT negotiations Minimum 5 years' experience in the following: IT Asset management IT Hardware Procurement
11/04/2025
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Procurement Category Management SALARY: $155k-$182k max w/25% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid, 3 days in office Mandatory Five day in office from Aug 4th-Sept 26th, 2025 Looking for a candidate to manage strategic vendor relationships. You will be developing strategies to reduce costs. IT vendor management, sourcing and procurement, evaluating support agreements, IT asset management, IT procurement Global IT scorecard analysis. You will be doing vendor selection negotiation issue resolution. Responsibilities: Implement sourcing strategies and define procurement plans for IT Hardware and other categories aligned to technology and business unit objectives and regulatory requirements. Promote/communicate procurement plans to internal stakeholders and to vendors, ensuring that it is well socialized and supported. Keep abreast of industry trends that have an impact on the IT sourcing strategy, through external advisory services, and good working relationships with existing and emerging strategic vendors used by the enterprise. Maintain and present market analysis to IT and business leaders regarding innovative product, solution and service opportunities. Work closely with stakeholders (IT, business, vendor management) to lead major sourcing programs. Drive the IT sourcing and procurement strategies for products, services and solutions. Identify cost-optimization opportunities across the company/globe and present a concise business case/plan to stakeholders. Create acquisition plans for large deals involving multiple vendors and internal stakeholders. Manage acquisition plans and RFx's escalating as required to adhere to timelines and effectively communicating changes in plan to internal and external stakeholders. Proactively seek ways to drive down the total cost of ownership through competition and vendor relationships. Identify and evaluate the best options for solutions, which may include acquisition of IT products, outsourcing or insourcing. Understand and adopt agile, pragmatic and fast-track principles into IT sourcing and procurement practices. Manage a comprehensive list of best-in-class vendors for bid processes developed by analysing industry trends and competitive positioning to ensure engagement and leverage of the most effective supply base. Negotiate contractual agreements with consistent commercial terms satisfying regulatory requirements per OCC policy Regularly interact with IT and business stakeholders to balance cost, risk and speed to ensure that the business can realize its objectives. Lead the negotiation strategy and negotiation team for IT contracts. Maintain an inventory of vendor spend by category (software, hardware, telecom, staff augmentation, services, etc.). Manage purchase order process to ensure timely delivery of all required IT items. Continuously update department policy and procedures, training guides and introduce process improvements Qualifications: Expert negotiation skills. Current knowledge of the global IT product and service market and trends. Successful track record in a mature procurement organization Advanced ability to influence and negotiate outcomes with stakeholders and vendors and to maintain collaborative relationships with them. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills in vendor and internal customer relationship environments. Proven ability to discern when and how to escalate issues for resolution. Working knowledge of regulatory guidance pertaining to the financial services industry. Demonstrates integrity through actions. Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, Sharepoint, ERP tools such as Oracle Fusion, Ariba or Coupa Minimum 10 years' experience in the following: Managing strategic vendor relationships and developing strategies that look to reduce overall cost or risk. IT vendor management and/or sourcing and procurement. Evaluating support agreements and the yearly true-up and demand management requirements. Leading IT negotiations Minimum 5 years' experience in the following: IT Asset management IT Hardware Procurement
Commercial Manager - Contract and Supplier Manager - Technology - Hybrid, Brighton - Permanent Are you looking for a new job opportunity ? Are you looking for a role in Central Government? Are you looking for hybrid working? Then this might be of interested to you? One of our clients is looking for an experienced Technology Commercial, Supplier and Contract Manager to join them in a permanent capacity. Based in Brighton, they need someone who can go onsite 6 days per month. The salary on offer for this role is between 55,000 - 60,000 per annum. Skills and Experience Required: - Commercial Management experience - extensive knowledge and experience of commercial life cycle - Supplier management and contract management experience - Working with technology groups a background of technology contracts within tech space - Self-start, someone who can hit the ground running - this person will own this area and make something of the role - Experienced managers someone who had led teams and can deliver within the public sector. - Roadmap management: Experience of creating and delivering a long-term commercial roadmap for technology function. - Understanding of using 3rd parties to deliver technology programmes, as well as key technology considerations. - Ability to work with very technically knowledgeable people and disseminate the outputs to non-technical business areas. - Supplier Relationship and Contract Management: comprehensive understanding and experience of managing suppliers including supplier performance, service levels, development, benchmarking, role of cost drivers in the supply chain, understanding of sub-contract markets and supplier relationship management. - Commercial acumen: sound understanding of economic factors which will impact on market sectors and approaches to minimise cost pressures and reduce commercial risk combined with the ability to understand contracts, identify key supplier responsibilities and leverage value. - Negotiation: Proven track record delivering savings through optimising commercial solutions whilst maintaining credibility and a long-term supplier relationship. - Stakeholder Management: experience of liaising, consulting, and meeting with key stakeholders to understand business drivers and short-, medium- and long-term goals.Project Management: knowledge and experience of designing, planning, and implementing successful procurement projects (Desirable) - Entrepreneurship: identify opportunities; identify and balance risks and benefits and take appropriate actions to deliver the most beneficial outcomes (Desirable) If you think you would be a good fit for this role, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!
11/04/2025
Full time
Commercial Manager - Contract and Supplier Manager - Technology - Hybrid, Brighton - Permanent Are you looking for a new job opportunity ? Are you looking for a role in Central Government? Are you looking for hybrid working? Then this might be of interested to you? One of our clients is looking for an experienced Technology Commercial, Supplier and Contract Manager to join them in a permanent capacity. Based in Brighton, they need someone who can go onsite 6 days per month. The salary on offer for this role is between 55,000 - 60,000 per annum. Skills and Experience Required: - Commercial Management experience - extensive knowledge and experience of commercial life cycle - Supplier management and contract management experience - Working with technology groups a background of technology contracts within tech space - Self-start, someone who can hit the ground running - this person will own this area and make something of the role - Experienced managers someone who had led teams and can deliver within the public sector. - Roadmap management: Experience of creating and delivering a long-term commercial roadmap for technology function. - Understanding of using 3rd parties to deliver technology programmes, as well as key technology considerations. - Ability to work with very technically knowledgeable people and disseminate the outputs to non-technical business areas. - Supplier Relationship and Contract Management: comprehensive understanding and experience of managing suppliers including supplier performance, service levels, development, benchmarking, role of cost drivers in the supply chain, understanding of sub-contract markets and supplier relationship management. - Commercial acumen: sound understanding of economic factors which will impact on market sectors and approaches to minimise cost pressures and reduce commercial risk combined with the ability to understand contracts, identify key supplier responsibilities and leverage value. - Negotiation: Proven track record delivering savings through optimising commercial solutions whilst maintaining credibility and a long-term supplier relationship. - Stakeholder Management: experience of liaising, consulting, and meeting with key stakeholders to understand business drivers and short-, medium- and long-term goals.Project Management: knowledge and experience of designing, planning, and implementing successful procurement projects (Desirable) - Entrepreneurship: identify opportunities; identify and balance risks and benefits and take appropriate actions to deliver the most beneficial outcomes (Desirable) If you think you would be a good fit for this role, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!
Head of Category (£59,000 - £69,000) (MCIPS Qualified - Essential) Hybrid/East of England (2 days a week onsite) Must be eligible for SC clearance (minimum 5 years UK residency) Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Category Manager Main Responsibilities: Manage the pipeline of work for the allocated Category/Procurement Team ensuring that procurement projects are appropriately allocated to staff, based on project value, risk and complexity. Manage the allocation of identified suppliers, to the Contract Management team, ensuring appropriate time and resource is dedicated. Lead and deliver 'strategic Critical ' procurements.Lead all strategic Contract Management Supplier Relationship activity, within the allocated category, with a view to securing better value for money from contractual arrangements and ensuring the contracted benefits are delivered. Key Skills Required: MCIPS Qualified (Essential) Public Sector Procurement (Essential) Experience in managing complex procurements Able to lead and manage a team of 5 Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify commercial opportunities and negotiate at the highest levels Strong negotiating, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills, are essential to the role SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
09/04/2025
Full time
Head of Category (£59,000 - £69,000) (MCIPS Qualified - Essential) Hybrid/East of England (2 days a week onsite) Must be eligible for SC clearance (minimum 5 years UK residency) Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Category Manager Main Responsibilities: Manage the pipeline of work for the allocated Category/Procurement Team ensuring that procurement projects are appropriately allocated to staff, based on project value, risk and complexity. Manage the allocation of identified suppliers, to the Contract Management team, ensuring appropriate time and resource is dedicated. Lead and deliver 'strategic Critical ' procurements.Lead all strategic Contract Management Supplier Relationship activity, within the allocated category, with a view to securing better value for money from contractual arrangements and ensuring the contracted benefits are delivered. Key Skills Required: MCIPS Qualified (Essential) Public Sector Procurement (Essential) Experience in managing complex procurements Able to lead and manage a team of 5 Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify commercial opportunities and negotiate at the highest levels Strong negotiating, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills, are essential to the role SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
Head of Category (£59,000 - £69,000) (MCIPS Qualified - Essential) Hybrid/East of England (2 days a week onsite) Must be eligible for SC clearance (minimum 5 years UK residency) Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Category Manager Main Responsibilities: Manage the pipeline of work for the allocated Category/Procurement Team ensuring that procurement projects are appropriately allocated to staff, based on project value, risk and complexity. Manage the allocation of identified suppliers, to the Contract Management team, ensuring appropriate time and resource is dedicated. Lead and deliver 'strategic Critical ' procurements. Lead all strategic Contract Management Supplier Relationship activity, within the allocated category, with a view to securing better value for money from contractual arrangements and ensuring the contracted benefits are delivered. Key Skills Required: MCIPS Qualified (Essential) Public Sector Procurement (Essential) Experience in managing complex procurements Able to lead and manage a team of 5 Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify commercial opportunities and negotiate at the highest levels Strong negotiating, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills, are essential to the role SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
09/04/2025
Full time
Head of Category (£59,000 - £69,000) (MCIPS Qualified - Essential) Hybrid/East of England (2 days a week onsite) Must be eligible for SC clearance (minimum 5 years UK residency) Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Category Manager Main Responsibilities: Manage the pipeline of work for the allocated Category/Procurement Team ensuring that procurement projects are appropriately allocated to staff, based on project value, risk and complexity. Manage the allocation of identified suppliers, to the Contract Management team, ensuring appropriate time and resource is dedicated. Lead and deliver 'strategic Critical ' procurements. Lead all strategic Contract Management Supplier Relationship activity, within the allocated category, with a view to securing better value for money from contractual arrangements and ensuring the contracted benefits are delivered. Key Skills Required: MCIPS Qualified (Essential) Public Sector Procurement (Essential) Experience in managing complex procurements Able to lead and manage a team of 5 Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify commercial opportunities and negotiate at the highest levels Strong negotiating, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills, are essential to the role SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
Head of Category (£59,000 - £69,000) (MCIPS Qualified - Essential) Hybrid/East of England (2 days a week onsite) Must be eligible for SC clearance (minimum 5 years UK residency) Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Category Manager Main Responsibilities: Manage the pipeline of work for the allocated Category/Procurement Team ensuring that procurement projects are appropriately allocated to staff, based on project value, risk and complexity. Manage the allocation of identified suppliers to the Contract Management team, ensuring appropriate time and resource is dedicated. Lead and deliver 'strategic Critical ' procurements. Lead all strategic Contract Management Supplier Relationship activity, within the allocated category, with a view to securing better value for money from contractual arrangements and ensuring the contracted benefits are delivered. Key Skills Required: MCIPS Qualified (Essential) Public Sector Procurement (Essential) Experience in managing complex procurements Able to lead and manage a team of 5 Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify commercial opportunities and negotiate at the highest levels Strong negotiating, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills, are essential to the role SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
09/04/2025
Full time
Head of Category (£59,000 - £69,000) (MCIPS Qualified - Essential) Hybrid/East of England (2 days a week onsite) Must be eligible for SC clearance (minimum 5 years UK residency) Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Category Manager Main Responsibilities: Manage the pipeline of work for the allocated Category/Procurement Team ensuring that procurement projects are appropriately allocated to staff, based on project value, risk and complexity. Manage the allocation of identified suppliers to the Contract Management team, ensuring appropriate time and resource is dedicated. Lead and deliver 'strategic Critical ' procurements. Lead all strategic Contract Management Supplier Relationship activity, within the allocated category, with a view to securing better value for money from contractual arrangements and ensuring the contracted benefits are delivered. Key Skills Required: MCIPS Qualified (Essential) Public Sector Procurement (Essential) Experience in managing complex procurements Able to lead and manage a team of 5 Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify commercial opportunities and negotiate at the highest levels Strong negotiating, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills, are essential to the role SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
Paid Media Executive Hybrid: Manchester (2-3 Days office based) Salary: up to £25k (DOE) If music is your passion this could be the perfect role for you! Our client is all about the music scene whether it's what's on guides, gigs, festivals they are in the know. They are looking for a dynamic Paid Media Exec who can work with the management and implementation of ads across Facebook, Google Ads and other platforms. What you must have: Previous working experience in Paid Media with Google Ads and Facebook as a minimum A proven track record of successful marketing campaigns Knowledge of various paid marketing channels and technologies, including paid search, retargeting and social network advertising (Facebook, Tiktok). Hands-on experience in handling marketing budgets and forecasting/reporting results Outstanding communication, presentation and management skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Strategic thinker with great analytical skills What you will be doing: Writing and presenting paid strategies for a variety of different events Lead on the planning, set-up and management of paid media campaigns Confidently creating reports and evaluating data in different dashboards and taking the initiative on making decisions based on the performance of ads Measuring and optimising paid marketing campaigns using data in Ads Manager, Google Analytics and other dashboards Researching and testing partnerships with new platforms to expand reach and/or lower cost-per-acquisition Problem solving and taking ownership of technical issues that occur in ad accounts Client Management Staying up-to-date with digital marketing trends and potential new channels and strategies. What you will get: Excellent benefits package SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
09/04/2025
Full time
Paid Media Executive Hybrid: Manchester (2-3 Days office based) Salary: up to £25k (DOE) If music is your passion this could be the perfect role for you! Our client is all about the music scene whether it's what's on guides, gigs, festivals they are in the know. They are looking for a dynamic Paid Media Exec who can work with the management and implementation of ads across Facebook, Google Ads and other platforms. What you must have: Previous working experience in Paid Media with Google Ads and Facebook as a minimum A proven track record of successful marketing campaigns Knowledge of various paid marketing channels and technologies, including paid search, retargeting and social network advertising (Facebook, Tiktok). Hands-on experience in handling marketing budgets and forecasting/reporting results Outstanding communication, presentation and management skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Strategic thinker with great analytical skills What you will be doing: Writing and presenting paid strategies for a variety of different events Lead on the planning, set-up and management of paid media campaigns Confidently creating reports and evaluating data in different dashboards and taking the initiative on making decisions based on the performance of ads Measuring and optimising paid marketing campaigns using data in Ads Manager, Google Analytics and other dashboards Researching and testing partnerships with new platforms to expand reach and/or lower cost-per-acquisition Problem solving and taking ownership of technical issues that occur in ad accounts Client Management Staying up-to-date with digital marketing trends and potential new channels and strategies. What you will get: Excellent benefits package SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
Role- Lead Engineer Location- Birmingham, UK - Hybrid Duration - 6 months contract with possible extensions Lead Engineer I am seeking two multidisciplinary Lead Engineers with experience as a CDAE/LCDAE on National Grid projects or a proven track record of delivering large and complex high-voltage projects for major clients in the UK. Role Outline To coordinate and support the design team during project design and execution phases, and to support the tendering team to ensure that safe, robust, and optimal designs and documentation are produced. Main Accountabilities/Position Interactions To coordinate the design team across all disciplines. To liaise with project management on engineering budgets and to provide forecast cost to complete estimates and associated justification to changes in expenditure. To manage the programme and to interface with the planning engineers for design. Providing forecasts for completion and resource planning. To approve documentation in accordance with the contractual requirements of the project. To coordinate and chair design reviews and hazard reviews. To identify and manage additional risks across functions that may not be apparent to individual Designers. Evaluates risks and opportunities, strategizes mitigation of the risks. Supports the Project Manager in overall project risk and opportunity assessments and implementation of resulting actions. To undertake the Principal Designer Representative on projects. Works with customers to shape and deliver solutions, seeking feedback and innovating with the customer to drive and deliver improvements. Oversees the creation of subcontracts and manages the subcontractors jointly with other involved functions, including supply chain management. Client People Must offer a flexible approach to work tasks, will be prepared to work additional hours as the project may require ensuring delivery of successful design solutions. A full team player with ability to work within a multi-national, multi-cultural team. To mentor other team members as required Client Organisation Will be focused on value engineering, ensuring full consultation with all design stakeholders Strive for continuous improvement in implementation standards and costs Enact the legislative duties of a designer and develop designs which eliminate and reduce risks to health, safety and the environment Customer To hold and participate in design and hazard reviews and Meetings with Suppliers, Contractors and Clients. To strengthen customer relationships through presentation and delivery of successful design solutions. Line Managers for resourcing, domain knowledge, training and issues/conflict resolution Other Engineering functions, primary, civils, commissioning, engineering support and design team leaders Commissioning and Test Engineers. Customers and Assurance for design review Suppliers for technical review Wider project teams incl. Project Managers, Planning, Tendering and Supply Chain Challenges Customer satisfaction Working to defined budgetary objectives Achieving successful design solutions and implementing them to the full satisfaction of all stakeholders Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential 5 years Electricity supply industry experience Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution practices (400kV to 11 kV) HNC/HND in electrical engineering or equivalent Good team work, Analytical and communication skills Capable of working to tight time scales Commercial acumen Desirable Degree qualification in Electrical Power Engineering
08/04/2025
Contractor
Role- Lead Engineer Location- Birmingham, UK - Hybrid Duration - 6 months contract with possible extensions Lead Engineer I am seeking two multidisciplinary Lead Engineers with experience as a CDAE/LCDAE on National Grid projects or a proven track record of delivering large and complex high-voltage projects for major clients in the UK. Role Outline To coordinate and support the design team during project design and execution phases, and to support the tendering team to ensure that safe, robust, and optimal designs and documentation are produced. Main Accountabilities/Position Interactions To coordinate the design team across all disciplines. To liaise with project management on engineering budgets and to provide forecast cost to complete estimates and associated justification to changes in expenditure. To manage the programme and to interface with the planning engineers for design. Providing forecasts for completion and resource planning. To approve documentation in accordance with the contractual requirements of the project. To coordinate and chair design reviews and hazard reviews. To identify and manage additional risks across functions that may not be apparent to individual Designers. Evaluates risks and opportunities, strategizes mitigation of the risks. Supports the Project Manager in overall project risk and opportunity assessments and implementation of resulting actions. To undertake the Principal Designer Representative on projects. Works with customers to shape and deliver solutions, seeking feedback and innovating with the customer to drive and deliver improvements. Oversees the creation of subcontracts and manages the subcontractors jointly with other involved functions, including supply chain management. Client People Must offer a flexible approach to work tasks, will be prepared to work additional hours as the project may require ensuring delivery of successful design solutions. A full team player with ability to work within a multi-national, multi-cultural team. To mentor other team members as required Client Organisation Will be focused on value engineering, ensuring full consultation with all design stakeholders Strive for continuous improvement in implementation standards and costs Enact the legislative duties of a designer and develop designs which eliminate and reduce risks to health, safety and the environment Customer To hold and participate in design and hazard reviews and Meetings with Suppliers, Contractors and Clients. To strengthen customer relationships through presentation and delivery of successful design solutions. Line Managers for resourcing, domain knowledge, training and issues/conflict resolution Other Engineering functions, primary, civils, commissioning, engineering support and design team leaders Commissioning and Test Engineers. Customers and Assurance for design review Suppliers for technical review Wider project teams incl. Project Managers, Planning, Tendering and Supply Chain Challenges Customer satisfaction Working to defined budgetary objectives Achieving successful design solutions and implementing them to the full satisfaction of all stakeholders Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential 5 years Electricity supply industry experience Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution practices (400kV to 11 kV) HNC/HND in electrical engineering or equivalent Good team work, Analytical and communication skills Capable of working to tight time scales Commercial acumen Desirable Degree qualification in Electrical Power Engineering
Fundraising Insights Analyst | SQL | CRM |KQL | B2C | Salesforce | Marketing Cloud | CRM | Hybrid | London | £45,000 - £49,000 Make a positive impact in the world and join this great charity organisation that is benefiting people around the world! This well-known charity is working to eliminate poverty worldwide and you can be a part of their great journey! We are looking for a Fundraising Insights and Analytics Manager who comes from a fundraising background and has previously worked on large B2C campaigns. A bit about you: You will be highly skilled in SQL (if you have worked with KQL, this is a bonus!) You will have experience using PowerBI (or a similar visualisation tool) You must have fundraising experience and understand the insights that can be gained and utilised for campaigns You will be motivated and think innovatively about fundraising You will have experience with CRM (Salesforce Marketing Cloud is a bonus!) If you are motivated by doing good and benefiting the lives of millions of people worldwide, this could be the role for you! Offering a salary up to £49,000 plus a great benefits package including 25 days holiday with an extra day added for each of your first five years with the business, the opportunity to buy extra holiday days, flexible hours, and an increasing pension contribution as your years of service continue. This role requires two days per week in the London offices in Vauxhall, so please bear this in mind when applying. Unfortunately this company does not offer sponsorship so is only open to candidates with a right to work in the UK.
08/04/2025
Full time
Fundraising Insights Analyst | SQL | CRM |KQL | B2C | Salesforce | Marketing Cloud | CRM | Hybrid | London | £45,000 - £49,000 Make a positive impact in the world and join this great charity organisation that is benefiting people around the world! This well-known charity is working to eliminate poverty worldwide and you can be a part of their great journey! We are looking for a Fundraising Insights and Analytics Manager who comes from a fundraising background and has previously worked on large B2C campaigns. A bit about you: You will be highly skilled in SQL (if you have worked with KQL, this is a bonus!) You will have experience using PowerBI (or a similar visualisation tool) You must have fundraising experience and understand the insights that can be gained and utilised for campaigns You will be motivated and think innovatively about fundraising You will have experience with CRM (Salesforce Marketing Cloud is a bonus!) If you are motivated by doing good and benefiting the lives of millions of people worldwide, this could be the role for you! Offering a salary up to £49,000 plus a great benefits package including 25 days holiday with an extra day added for each of your first five years with the business, the opportunity to buy extra holiday days, flexible hours, and an increasing pension contribution as your years of service continue. This role requires two days per week in the London offices in Vauxhall, so please bear this in mind when applying. Unfortunately this company does not offer sponsorship so is only open to candidates with a right to work in the UK.
Talent Acquisition - Engineering & Technology (FTC) 12 month + Fixed Term Contract Oxfordshire, Hybrid/remote Internal Recruiter, Talent Acquisition, Engineering Recruitment, Recruiting, Are you a proactive and experienced talent sourcer with a passion for finding exceptional talent within the dynamic engineering and technology sectors? The Opportunity: Identify and attract top engineering & technology talent for UK and potentially European vacancies (contract/permanent) as our Talent Acquisition Specialist. You'll manage the full sourcing life cycle and contribute significantly to our team's success. Your Responsibilities Will Include: Proactively sourcing candidates through various channels for existing and pipeline vacancies in the UK and EU, covering both contract and permanent positions. Efficiently reviewing incoming applications, conducting initial screening, and providing constructive feedback to hiring managers and external agencies. Providing administrative support for Preferred Supplier List reviews. Assisting with interview scheduling and maintaining the integrity of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Supporting the creation and execution of engaging vacancy advertisements and employer branding. Collaborating closely with the HR Operations team to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires. What We're Looking For: Essential Skills: A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in candidate sourcing, gained within a complex engineering or technology environment (either in an agency or in-house setting). A solid technical knowledge base, coupled with a strong willingness and aptitude to learn more about specific technical domains. Exceptional organisational and administrative skills with a keen eye for detail. A good understanding of current recruitment best practices and relevant employment law in the UK and ideally France. Proven ability to effectively manage a dynamic and often high-volume workload. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders. A strong team player mentality, coupled with the ability to work autonomously and take initiative in assigned areas. Desirable Skills: Prior experience working within or closely alongside the space industry, ideally within the UK or Europe. Please share your CV and contact details for an experienced member of the team to reach out to you directly. We look forward to hearing from you!
07/04/2025
Talent Acquisition - Engineering & Technology (FTC) 12 month + Fixed Term Contract Oxfordshire, Hybrid/remote Internal Recruiter, Talent Acquisition, Engineering Recruitment, Recruiting, Are you a proactive and experienced talent sourcer with a passion for finding exceptional talent within the dynamic engineering and technology sectors? The Opportunity: Identify and attract top engineering & technology talent for UK and potentially European vacancies (contract/permanent) as our Talent Acquisition Specialist. You'll manage the full sourcing life cycle and contribute significantly to our team's success. Your Responsibilities Will Include: Proactively sourcing candidates through various channels for existing and pipeline vacancies in the UK and EU, covering both contract and permanent positions. Efficiently reviewing incoming applications, conducting initial screening, and providing constructive feedback to hiring managers and external agencies. Providing administrative support for Preferred Supplier List reviews. Assisting with interview scheduling and maintaining the integrity of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Supporting the creation and execution of engaging vacancy advertisements and employer branding. Collaborating closely with the HR Operations team to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires. What We're Looking For: Essential Skills: A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in candidate sourcing, gained within a complex engineering or technology environment (either in an agency or in-house setting). A solid technical knowledge base, coupled with a strong willingness and aptitude to learn more about specific technical domains. Exceptional organisational and administrative skills with a keen eye for detail. A good understanding of current recruitment best practices and relevant employment law in the UK and ideally France. Proven ability to effectively manage a dynamic and often high-volume workload. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders. A strong team player mentality, coupled with the ability to work autonomously and take initiative in assigned areas. Desirable Skills: Prior experience working within or closely alongside the space industry, ideally within the UK or Europe. Please share your CV and contact details for an experienced member of the team to reach out to you directly. We look forward to hearing from you!
CNC Milling Operator Full-time onsite in Whetstone, Leicestershire (own transport is advisable) £28,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience) (Sponsorship is not offered for this role) They operate a two-shift pattern: 06.00 - 14.00/14.00 - 22.00 (Monday - Friday) Due to the shift pattern/client location, a driver is preferred. Our client is looking to recruit a CNC operator who has experience of working on CNC machinery including 3 axis CNC Milling and diamond turning machinery in a precision engineering environment. The role: To be able to successfully work using your own initiative whilst adhering to SOP and work instruction documentation. Provide accurate manufacturing completion dates to your team leader or manager to allow a smooth flow of product through the department. Have excellent, clear communication skills Be competent to use in-process inspection equipment within the department and be able to interpret information to make changes to the process where necessary. Be able to consistently achieve low levels of scrap and rework. Have a good understanding for the relevant standard quality specifications. Examine all work prior to passing onto the next stage and be sure that it meets all requirements. Show good levels of craftsmanship and quality in the products that you produce. Must have: A good general engineering background Good communication skills Able to perform simple arithmetic tasks Good handling skills Work well to own initiative Manual handling (ability in lifting weights in excess of 5kgs)
07/04/2025
Full time
CNC Milling Operator Full-time onsite in Whetstone, Leicestershire (own transport is advisable) £28,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience) (Sponsorship is not offered for this role) They operate a two-shift pattern: 06.00 - 14.00/14.00 - 22.00 (Monday - Friday) Due to the shift pattern/client location, a driver is preferred. Our client is looking to recruit a CNC operator who has experience of working on CNC machinery including 3 axis CNC Milling and diamond turning machinery in a precision engineering environment. The role: To be able to successfully work using your own initiative whilst adhering to SOP and work instruction documentation. Provide accurate manufacturing completion dates to your team leader or manager to allow a smooth flow of product through the department. Have excellent, clear communication skills Be competent to use in-process inspection equipment within the department and be able to interpret information to make changes to the process where necessary. Be able to consistently achieve low levels of scrap and rework. Have a good understanding for the relevant standard quality specifications. Examine all work prior to passing onto the next stage and be sure that it meets all requirements. Show good levels of craftsmanship and quality in the products that you produce. Must have: A good general engineering background Good communication skills Able to perform simple arithmetic tasks Good handling skills Work well to own initiative Manual handling (ability in lifting weights in excess of 5kgs)
SAP S/4HANA Procurement/MM-IM Solution Architect - English Speaking - Hybrid: Sofia, Bulgaria (60% Onsite/40% Remote Work). Permanent Job. Flexible Start Date from May 2025 Onwards. Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits. End Client! Our famous end client, in the FMCG sector, is looking to hire an SAP Procurement and Inventory Management (MM/IM) Solution Architect to work with their platform Solution Architect on Road Map design and integrations to improve their entire procurement processes. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join one of World's most recognisable international brands on their SAP modernisation journey, with a very generous salary and benefits package, huge potential for career growth. Work for one of the best international employers, with an outstanding "people first" culture. Key Skills and Experience needed: . Expertise in designing end-to-end solutions in the areas of SAP S/4HANA Procurement and Inventory Management (MM-IM), including configuration, integration, and customization, to support best-in-class processes execution for Procurement . Experience in integrating SAP solutions with Ariba and non-SAP systems . Applying architectural principles and methodologies to ensure robust and scalable designs . Proficiency in integration techniques and experience designing data pipelines to secure integration data flow to other modules of SAP and a variety of external systems, including mobile solutions . Understanding of data governance principles and experience working with governance frameworks# . Experience with (or desire to learn) SAP Procurement solutions like SAP Ariba (Sourcing, SLP, Spend Analysis), SAP Lean Request or any other eProcurement solutions. Main responsibilities: . Work with the Platform Architect responsible for Procurement To Pay & Inventory to identify how business requirements for the Digital products can be realized through solution configuration and development, ie translating business capabilities into future functional and technical design in line with respective Platforms' architecture . Partner with Product managers as trusted advisor, especially on technology topics and innovation, contributing to the Digital product roadmap evolution . Support Functional Requirements gathering; formulate Nonfunctional Requirements (NFRs) to ensure performance, scalability, security, usability and maintainability . Develop detailed solution designs and architectures that address business, application, information and technology architectural domains; deliver detailed documentation of product architecture . Define overall custom development requirements; provide consulting and conduct reviews throughout the development cycle, to ensure quality . Guide and support Configuration Leads and Experts for delivery of new solutions, enhancements of existing solutions and support on preventing issues and optimizing the current applications . Collaborate with Enterprise Architects and peer Solution Architects to identify and define Enterprise services and components required to support business solution development, and to ensure proper cross-product and cross-platform dependency management and integration . Ensure the conformance of Digital product architecture with Enterprise architecture principles and framework, Platform roadmaps and governance requirements Benefits include: . 15% bonus, medical & life insurance, mobile phone . Opportunities for learning and development through programs like mentorship, leadership programs, and cross-functional moves.
07/04/2025
Full time
SAP S/4HANA Procurement/MM-IM Solution Architect - English Speaking - Hybrid: Sofia, Bulgaria (60% Onsite/40% Remote Work). Permanent Job. Flexible Start Date from May 2025 Onwards. Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits. End Client! Our famous end client, in the FMCG sector, is looking to hire an SAP Procurement and Inventory Management (MM/IM) Solution Architect to work with their platform Solution Architect on Road Map design and integrations to improve their entire procurement processes. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join one of World's most recognisable international brands on their SAP modernisation journey, with a very generous salary and benefits package, huge potential for career growth. Work for one of the best international employers, with an outstanding "people first" culture. Key Skills and Experience needed: . Expertise in designing end-to-end solutions in the areas of SAP S/4HANA Procurement and Inventory Management (MM-IM), including configuration, integration, and customization, to support best-in-class processes execution for Procurement . Experience in integrating SAP solutions with Ariba and non-SAP systems . Applying architectural principles and methodologies to ensure robust and scalable designs . Proficiency in integration techniques and experience designing data pipelines to secure integration data flow to other modules of SAP and a variety of external systems, including mobile solutions . Understanding of data governance principles and experience working with governance frameworks# . Experience with (or desire to learn) SAP Procurement solutions like SAP Ariba (Sourcing, SLP, Spend Analysis), SAP Lean Request or any other eProcurement solutions. Main responsibilities: . Work with the Platform Architect responsible for Procurement To Pay & Inventory to identify how business requirements for the Digital products can be realized through solution configuration and development, ie translating business capabilities into future functional and technical design in line with respective Platforms' architecture . Partner with Product managers as trusted advisor, especially on technology topics and innovation, contributing to the Digital product roadmap evolution . Support Functional Requirements gathering; formulate Nonfunctional Requirements (NFRs) to ensure performance, scalability, security, usability and maintainability . Develop detailed solution designs and architectures that address business, application, information and technology architectural domains; deliver detailed documentation of product architecture . Define overall custom development requirements; provide consulting and conduct reviews throughout the development cycle, to ensure quality . Guide and support Configuration Leads and Experts for delivery of new solutions, enhancements of existing solutions and support on preventing issues and optimizing the current applications . Collaborate with Enterprise Architects and peer Solution Architects to identify and define Enterprise services and components required to support business solution development, and to ensure proper cross-product and cross-platform dependency management and integration . Ensure the conformance of Digital product architecture with Enterprise architecture principles and framework, Platform roadmaps and governance requirements Benefits include: . 15% bonus, medical & life insurance, mobile phone . Opportunities for learning and development through programs like mentorship, leadership programs, and cross-functional moves.
