Portfolio Procurement

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading public sector client to recruit for a Procurement Manager. The role: You will be tasked with managing end to end procurement and contract management activities associated with tender management and contract management disciplines. Key responsibilities You will manage sub-categories of spend whilst supporting best practice for your spend area. You will implement the category strategy through proactive management of projects involving multiple stakeholders and teams. You will deliver robust processes and plans, helping implement procurement process. You will support change within your category, whilst also supporting the wider transformation of the procurement department. You will provide procurement and commercial advice in relation to projects and contracts in your category. You will be responsible for managing risk and ensuring your supply base performs as contractually agreed. You will support the end-to-end procurement process within your category. Skills and experience: CIPS qualified and working towards MCIPS would be preferable, or equivalent qualification or experience. Understanding of supplier management. Demonstrable experience of delivering total cost of ownership savings. Experience of delivering and implementing category and sourcing strategies, supporting the delivery of multiple strategies for various sub-categories. Experience of supervising a team. Knowledge and experience of public procurement regulations and processes (e.g. Procurement Act 2023, PCR2015, Health and Care Act 2022 Provider Selection Regime), using Government procurement frameworks and leading competitive tenders. INDPRO 52159DH The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Essex based client to recruit for a Procurement Manager (Electronics) The role: You will take a leading role in driving subcontractor performance and supplier capability across complex, cutting-edge programmes. You will play a key part in strategically managing important PCBA system integration projects, each at different stages of their lifecycle, ensuring seamless progression from concept through to stable production. Main Responsibilities: Subcontract & Supplier Delivery Lead supplier selection activities ensuring capability, capacity, and maturity alignment to programme phase (NPI through to production ramp) and delivery risk profile. Own end-to-end delivery performance of assigned subcontractors, ensuring alignment to programme milestones, cost targets, and quality requirements. Establish and maintain robust supplier delivery plans, tracking performance against agreed schedules and proactively managing risks and constraints. Lead recovery planning and execution for underperforming suppliers, driving timely resolution of delivery or quality issues. Supplier Readiness & Technical Programme Support Engage suppliers early in the design and NPI phases to ensure technical capability, capacity, and readiness to support programme requirements. Conduct supplier readiness and capability assessments, including industrialisation, compliance, and documentation maturity. Ensure alignment between engineering change processes and supplier execution, minimising disruption to programme delivery. Support structured onboarding and qualification of suppliers, including compliance with regulatory and environmental standards. Commercial & Contract Management Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned to programme and business objectives. Lead contractual negotiations and establish framework agreements that appropriately manage delivery risk, performance expectations, and commercial outcomes. Manage change control, variations, and commercial risks throughout the subcontract lifecycle. Supplier Performance & Development Drive supplier performance management through data-driven reviews, KPIs, and structured improvement plans. Identify and implement supplier development initiatives to improve capability, capacity, quality, and delivery reliability. Develop resilient supply strategies including dual sourcing and alternative supplier identification. Cross-Functional Leadership Act as the primary link between procurement, suppliers, engineering, quality, and manufacturing to ensure integrated execution. Support programme teams in defining procurement requirements and ensuring supplier deliverables meet technical and programme objectives. Provide clear communication and escalation of supplier-related risks and opportunities. Experience, Skills and Qualifications Significant experience in procurement, subcontract management, or supply chain roles within a technical or engineering environment. Demonstrated experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and managing supplier engagement from design through to production. Strong understanding of supplier readiness, qualification processes, and compliance requirements, including regulatory, environmental, and quality standards. Proven ability to manage supplier performance and deliver recovery in challenging delivery environments. Experience working within complex, low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments. Strong commercial and contractual acumen, with experience managing risk and negotiating agreements. Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Analytical capability with strong data handling skills, including Excel, SQL and ERP systems such as SAP. Professional procurement qualifications, such as MCIPS are desirable. Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline would be advantageous. Eligibility for Security Check (SC) clearance is a requirement Some travel within UK 52048DH INDPRO The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Lancashire based client to recruit for a Senior Buyer. Main Duties: Lead the procurement of goods and materials to ensure sufficient stock holding is maintained Manage new and existing supplier relationships Negotiate with suppliers to ensure optimal pricing Identify, quantify and onboarding of new suppliers Work closely with internal teams to turn demand plans into purchasing priorities Manage the end-to-end process of purchasing Manage develop and mentor a small team Experience and Skills required: Previous experience of at least Senior Buyer/Category Manager level Commercially astute and aware Previous experience mentoring a team Good IT, literacy, and numerical and analytical skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 50473DH INDPRO

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Surrey based client to recruit for a Supply Chain Data Analyst. The role: You will manage the pricing and product data to help in supporting a smooth supply chain operation. Overseeing of the product code creation on the ERP system Support stock and inventory reviews form a system standpoint Ensuring reliable information is given to the correct team to operations Skill and Experience: Previous experience in a similar role including coordination of data and systems from a Supply Chain perspective Previous working experience of and ERP system Experience with cost management and product master data INDPRO 50409DH

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our client to recruit for a Capex Procurement Manager. This role will be fully home based but with regular travel to my clients' various sites. The role: You will be instrumental in leading on Capital Projects spend, this will include adopting and implementing strategic initiatives to improve the functionality and success of the Capex category. This role is a fantastic opportunity to really shape the future of this key area of the business. Ideal candidate requirements: An in-depth knowledge and experience of Capital procurement An ability to identify issues within the category and resolve Must come from a Food or FMCG environment Self-motivated Excellent stakeholder management skills (able to work with difficult/challenging stakeholders across all levels) A candidate that would like to progress their career Well organised Benefits of the role: Fantastic Base salary Company Car allowance Bonus Private Medical Sharesave scheme Access to employee discounts across various platforms INDPROR2 49901DH