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Your new company A large, complex organisation operating in a regulated environment, delivering essential services at scale. The organisation has a strong focus on governance, value for money, and collaborative working across finance, commercial, and operational teams. Your new role You will be responsible for an in-house buying function, delivering low to medium value procurement activity end to end while supporting higher value, more complex projects through shared services.Acting as a trusted business partner, you'll advise senior stakeholders on procurement strategy, commercial risk, and contract management. The role includes ownership of the contracts register and pipeline. What you'll need to succeed Experience working in a procurement or commissioning environment Proven delivery of low to medium value tenders end to end Knowledge of procurement regulations, contract law, and risk Confidence engaging and influencing senior stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills Working towards or holding a recognised procurement qualification Comfortable operating with autonomy What you'll get in return A visible, high impact procurement role Role with scope to influence outcomes Hybrid and flexible working Strong benefits and long term career stability A role with genuine purpose and organisational impact What you need to do now If you're an experienced procurement professional looking to step into a true business-partnering role click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We have an excellent contract job opportunity for Category Lead (Software) for our leading airline client. Purpose of the role Lead the procurement spend across a range of software and related services. Managing a range of software suppliers including niche providers.Working across a complex organisation of multiple operating companies, ensuring the delivery of effective, robust and compliant procurement that delivers the business plan while maximising the Group's buying power.Lead procurement strategic activities, including category planning, sourcing, risk management and act as a single point of contact for senior stakeholders.Delivery of big strategic procurement programmes end to end. Contract - 14 months (3 months rolling contract) Location - Waterside (UB7 0GB) Hybrid - 2 to 3 days per week on-site Pay - attractive daily rate (inside IR35) Your responsibilities Responsibility for developing and implementing a 3-5 year category plan for the given sub-category. Responsibility for developing and implementing local and global sourcing strategies for all external spend-related activity. Management of stakeholder relationships in all operating companies, ensuring appropriately robust challenge while delivering the operating companies' business plans. Manage supplier risk to protect the operating companies and the Group from financial, operational and reputational damage. Provide commercial innovation to internal stakeholders through interaction with the supply base. Work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve commercial and contractual disputes; in particular suppliers with high complexity and/or high spend. Support operating companies' tier 1 (high strategic/high risk/high spend) projects. Work with strategic suppliers to grow and develop supplier markets. Through liaison with the Procurement Operations Centre and operating company stakeholders, ensure supplier performance management is robust, effective and compliant. Work alongside business areas to identify, challenge, harmonise and simplify specifications and processes across the operating companies to ensure that group's buying power is maximised. Ensure that all procurement activity is carried out in line with Group and operating company governance principles. Develop effective working relations with key interfaces across the Group and operating companies, including line, finance, legal and other stakeholders. Take an active role in cross-departmental strategic and leadership activities. Your skills, experience and qualifications Degree and/or ability to demonstrate strong knowledge of working in IT Procurement, preferably with Software. Previous experience delivering key strategic procurement programmes. Strong, demonstrable commercial expertise including contract negotiation and dispute resolution. Strong aptitude and knowledge across the full commodity lifecycle and awareness of market trends and suppliers. Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to evaluate, analyse and solve problems. Ability to influence, align diverse views and gain consensus, providing clarity and direction on what is to be achieved and break down barriers that get in the way ofeffective team working. Ability to prioritise, maintain clear focus and provide direction in constant ambiguity and change, using knowledge, judgment, resilience and courage to resolve conflicting priorities and manage crises. Ability to operate effectively in an environment with tight deadlines, finite resource and uncertainty. Senior level experience of partnering with Senior Leaders and Executives in a fast-moving and agile business environment. Senior level experience in Procurement gathered in a complex global organisation. Experience of working in an environment of change involving people, process, policy and technology. Experience managing teams for success across multiple countries and cultures. Willingness to travel and work in a multi-site/location environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Our client, a Franco-British private organisation, is looking to recruit a French speaking (ideally) results-driven Business Development Executive to manage and grow a portfolio of member organisations while securing new partnerships. The Business Development Executive role is pivotal in driving revenue through renewals, upgrading membership tiers, acquiring new members, and establishing sponsorships and long-term commercial partnerships . With previous experience in consultancy or advisory firms, you will prioritise organisations operating within key strategic sectors, including Energy & Clean Growth, Defence, economic security and Technology & AI . The Business Consultant will engage with stakeholders across the full industry value chain including SME's: from financing, engineering, and procurement to manufacturing, commissioning, and transportation. ROLE of the Business Development Executive: Business Development: Acquiring new members and clients aligned with the organisation's strategic sector focus Proactively identifying and pursuing partnership and sponsorship opportunities Creating tailored commercial proposals (annual or multi-year) for prospects and existing members Account Management: Managing a portfolio of existing members to ensure satisfaction and long-term retention Securing timely renewals and identify opportunities to upgrade membership tiers Building and maintaining strong, consultative relationships with senior decision-makers Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with the marketing and events teams to develop compelling offers and campaigns Contributing to the development of sector-focused programming and strategic initiatives Representing the organisation at networking events, roundtables, and forums to promote services and generate leads Reporting & Strategic Input: Reporting regularly on key performance indicators (e.g. revenue, pipeline, ) Providing strategic insights and feedback from the field to help shape business development initiatives PROFILE: Fluency in both English and French with strong communication skills or at least a great interest for France Min 3 years of experience as a Business Consultant, or Business Development Executive or Sales Executive, ideally within a consultancy or advisory firm Proven ability to manage client relationships and consistently meet or exceed revenue targets A balanced skill set combining account management and proactive new business development Strong commercial awareness and ability to tailor value propositions to C-level audiences Knowledge of or interest in sectors such as Energy, Defence, or Technology & AI is highly desirable Excellent interpersonal and communication skills SALARY & BENEFITS: up to £40k basic + performance-based incentive directly tied to revenue generated Private Pension scheme after 3 months Private Medical Insurance after 6 months of service 25 days per annum in addition to 3 days of holiday at Christmas

Job Title: M&E Operations Manager Location: North & Central London Salary: Up to 130,000 + Extensive Package (including bonus) A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced M&E Operations Manager to join a leading Building Services Contractor delivering high-end residential and commercial projects across London. I am working with a highly regarded M&E contractor who operate as a trusted delivery partner to Tier One main contractors and developers, including Berkeley Group, Landsec, Barratt London and L&Q. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth across both the residential and commercial sectors, they are now looking to appoint an M&E Operations Manager to play a key role in the next phase of their expansion. The business delivers complex, high-specification projects with MEP values typically ranging from 10 million up to 20 million+, working on flagship developments across the capital. This role would suit an experienced Mechanical or Electrical professional with a strong background in project delivery, who is looking to step up into an operational leadership role with real influence across multiple projects and the wider business or someone who is looking to make a difference within a forward thinking contractor. The successful individual will take ownership of 2-4 projects at any one time, ensuring successful delivery across programme, quality, commercial performance and client satisfaction. The role will be split between site (3 days) and office (2 days), offering a balanced and flexible working arrangement. I am keen to speak with individuals who meet the following criteria: Proven experience within an M&E or Building Services contractor Strong background delivering high-end residential and/or commercial projects Experience working alongside Tier One main contractors and developers such as Berkeley Group, Landsec, Barratt London or L&Q Track record of delivering projects with MEP values in the 10m- 20m+ range Mechanical or Electrical bias with a strong understanding of full MEP delivery Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously (2-4 projects) Strong leadership and team management capability across project and site teams Commercial awareness with the ability to oversee procurement, programme and performance Confident communicator, able to liaise with clients, consultants and senior stakeholders Ambition to progress and play a key role in the future growth of the business In return, the company can offer a long-term career opportunity with clear progression into senior leadership/shareholding, exposure to flagship projects, and the opportunity to have a genuine impact on a growing and forward-thinking business. The role offers a salary of up to 130,000 plus package, alongside a flexible working split between site and office. If you are an experienced M&E professional looking to step into an Operations Manager role within a leading contractor, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Manufacturing Ambitious Growth Plans Hands-on Leadership Opportunity Birmingham c. 50,000 + bonus Are you a supply chain professional who thrives on balancing strategic purchasing with hands-on factory planning ? Do you enjoy building strong supplier partnerships while ensuring production runs smoothly and efficiently? We're looking for a Purchasing & Scheduling Manager to lead the end-to-end purchasing strategy and production planning activities for a well-established international manufacturing business. Reporting to the Commercial Manager and working closely with the European HQ , Finance, Manufacturing, Sub-Contractors and Warehouse teams, you will ensure materials are sourced competitively, delivered on time and available to support uninterrupted production and customer fulfilment. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role where your ability to balance factory scheduling with the right safety stock levels will keep the operation agile, efficient and ready to meet customer demand. The role: As Purchasing & Scheduling Manager you will: Build and manage supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, pricing and service levels Drive cost optimisation while maintaining quality and delivery performance Own the factory production plan , ensuring efficient utilisation of labour, machines and materials Work closely with planning and warehouse teams to maintain accurate inventory and optimal safety stock levels Coordinate with subcontractors to manage capacity, lead times and quality standards Deliver improvements in lead times, on-time delivery and manufacturing flow Provide regular reporting on purchasing performance, supplier metrics, inventory and production scheduling The person: Proven experience in Purchasing, Planning or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control and supply chain operations Proven supplier negotiation and relationship management skills Experience using ERP systems (SAP, Cyberplan or similar) Analytical, data-driven and comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment To apply: This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of both procurement strategy and factory planning . As Purchasing & Scheduling Manager you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the business remains agile, efficient and customer-focused while working within a globally connected manufacturing group.To apply, please submit a copy of your CV quoting reference 10367.

Job Title : Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £81.74/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National Essential: SC (Security Clearance) 5+ years Public Procurement experience Negotiating Stripping costs from contracts Supplier Relationship Management Ability to influence and deliver Stakeholder Management at various levels, internal and external Ability to work autonomously Has worked similar size of contract Knowledge of MOD or working with MOD, 3+ years (worst case would accept public sector experience) Has experience doing competitive flexible procurement on PA23. Open framework experience Desirable: ERP experience An IT Background Background in integrating systems, eg SAP or similar Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy and efficiencies (savings) in alignment with business stakeholders. Support and execute complex strategic sourcing activities in line with approved category strategies and preferred suppliers list, including the execution of the RFx process, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, business award and contract handover to the business, in compliance with the business requirements as well as policies and directives, including Code of Conduct and Code of Business Ethics. Responsible for contractual and commercial management and effective contract administration to the relevant team providing commercial assurance to deliver commercial value. Support and execute Supplier Relationship Management for key and critical suppliers within the sub-group of categories, including supplier segmentation, contract management, supplier risks identification and mitigation and suppliers performance. Identify and develop supplier value including planning and participating to external management review meetings with segmented suppliers (Management Business Reviews and Executive Business Reviews) in accordance with Supplier Relationship Management framework and the agreed supplier strategy. Support and provide input to the Process and Performance team as appropriate. Support the development and interface with the Service Centre. Key Responsibilities: Consistently demonstrating positive behaviours in line with the company's environmental, sustainability, safety, health, security, quality and ethics standards. Category Management Drive and implement Category Strategy to deliver cost effective category solutions and business models. Supplier base management and supplier classification (Preferred Supplier List PSL), securing competition in the supplier base. Implement ways of working according to Category Management Framework including the delivery of Category targets and KPI s for assigned group of spend categories. Business Intelligence, benchmark and market insight to support category development. Contribute to the long-term business ensuring competitive initial cost and total cost development in the product and service life cycle and maintenance of the specific supplier contract for products and services. Contract Management Prepare and execute a Contract which is appropriate to the scope, value and risk outlined in the sourcing strategy, ensuring all relevant stakeholders have contributed and approved as appropriate. Administer the Contract in accordance with all of the terms and conditions ensuring contract compliance. Ensure appropriate management of commercial risks, forecast spend and change impacts with key stakeholders. Supplier Relationship Management Suppliers segmented and managed (quality, performance, risk) in accordance with the Supplier Relationship Management Framework Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

IT Operations Manager Bradford + Hybrid Up to 60,000 Your new role To take day-to-day ownership of our IT services and infrastructure, lead the helpdesk team, and play an active role in driving how we use AI and automation to work smarter. Working in conjunction with the IT Director on our broader IT, AI and data strategies. Responsibilities Responsible for the reliable, day-to-day running of IT services across both sites - infrastructure, cloud platforms, applications, telephony and end-user computing - with overall accountability for service health, capacity and major incident escalation. Day-to-day supervision of the IT Helpdesk Analysts, setting clear priorities, quality assurance, day-to-day workload management, appraisals and performance management. Manage the operational health of our Azure-based infrastructure alongside Microsoft 365 platforms, keeping platforms patched, monitored, documented and secure, and contributing to infrastructure projects as they arise Oversee availability and supplier coordination for our core legal systems, including our Practice Management System (Partner for Windows) and Document Management System (NetDocuments). Work with the IT Director to identify and deliver AI and automation opportunities across the firm. Operational ownership of our cyber security and data security provisions including Cyber Essentials Plus, access management, patching, backup and DR. Work with the IT Director, MSP and specialist suppliers to keep the firm secure and compliant. Manage supplier and MSP relationships day-to-day, holding partners to SLAs and feeding into renewal and procurement decisions. Maintain IT policies and procedures current, relevant and auditable, escalating concerns to the IT Director promptly. Experience needed Experience in an IT operations or IT management role, ideally within professional or regulated services and with a commercial mindset. Experience of managing people, capable of flexing and adapting their style in order to get the best from their team members. Working knowledge of Microsoft-centric environments: Azure, Intune, Entra ID and Microsoft 365. Experience with Power Automate and a genuine interest in AI and automation. The ability to present complex technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders Experience managing third-party suppliers and MSP relationships Proven ability to use ITSM tools and good service management practices to support reliable, customer-focused IT services. Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including experience with Cyber Essentials or similar. Open and collaborative style of working, fostering trust and reassurance in others. An ambitious and innovative mindset. Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio or similar agentic AI/automation platforms Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Copilot and how to drive value from it in a business context Previous experience of using Partner for Windows (P4W) and/or NetDocuments or similar case management systems. An approachable, friendly and open style of working, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Commercial Manager - Sourcing, category management, procurement, supplier management, risk management, governance, strategy, solution outsourcing, material outsource suppliers An amazing new opportunity has just become available to join a leading Insurance Company as a Commercial Manager as they embark on a massive integration programme For this role you must have. A proven track record and extensive experience of supplier relationships and solution outsourcing Commercial Management experience within Financial Services Ability to work independently and within an ambiguous environment Significant contract, category and risk management experience Strong influencing skills Strong commercial acumen Key Accountabilities Strategy - Direct responsibility for development and delivery of sourcing and contracting strategies across a portfolio of categories, sub-categories and suppliers which deliver best in market and innovative solutions for the business Sourcing - accountable for the delivery of all sourcing activity, including RFX, RFP, supplier negotiations and contracting Category Management and Compliance - To adapt and implement Category Management as an effective and efficient process, ensuring compliance with all policies, minimum standards and governance Contracting - To ensure that contractual arrangements are aligned with supplier and relationship strategies to deliver maximum commercial benefit to the organisation Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Site Name: Upper Providence, Stevenage, USA - Massachusetts - Waltham Posted Date: Apr 3 2026 The Diagnostic (Dx) Delivery Team within Oncology Translational Medicine (OTM) is a dedicated group of scientific operations professionals that drive the implementation of clinical diagnostic strategy for therapeutic programs in early and late-stage Oncology clinical development. The Dx Delivery Team leverages subject matter expertise to progress Dx activities and deliverables in collaboration with Diagnostic strategy leads, Clinical and Translational Biomarkers (BMx), Precision Medicine & Digital Health Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Human Biological Sample Management, Data Management, Quality, Procurement, and Finance, as well as external CRO laboratories, central laboratories, collaborators, and Dx manufacturers. The team oversees implementation of clinical trial assays at reference labs and centralized testing vendors through contract execution and vendor oversight, ensures integration of relevant Dx content in clinical study documents and associated systems (i.e. clinical protocol, informed consent forms, eCRFs, CSRs, etc.), manages HBS and logistics to support the clinical trial schedule, ensures data is ready for analysis per timeline and oversees data transfer, and resolves or escalates Dx study-related issues. The Associate Director, Dx Delivery Lead is experienced with therapeutic product and Dx co-development, project management, scenario planning, budgeting, HBS management, and managing external vendors and partners. The Dx Delivery Lead provides the operational expertise needed to consistently implement the operational delivery of diagnostic strategies developed by the Precision Diagnostics Team within clinical trials, ensuring audit readiness at all times. The Associate Director leads the diagnostic operational strategies of larger programs, executing the strategy within a subset of studies, and overseeing execution by Investigators within their assigned studies. Responsibilities Drives the implementation of clinical diagnostic plans for therapeutic programs in early and late stage clinical development across Oncology, ensuring audit readiness Accountable for the development of the clinical study's diagnostics biosample collection, processing and storage strategies and ensuring their logistical feasibility and cost effectiveness Accountable for planning and implementing the diagnostic biosample collection within a clinical study including definition of the appropriate material, instructions, lab manual development & review, kit development, database set up, etc. Accountable for forecasting and planning of biosample analysis and sample management costs within projects or clinical studies Contributes to study protocols and ICFs prior to finalization and provides input to ensure the protocol and ICFs enable sample testing according to the diagnostic plan Work with Clinical Operations to draft Site Communications and Training Materials; train CRO and internal teams on sample collection/processing activities as required Project manages the implementation of clinical trial assays at reference labs and centralized testing vendors, ensures delivery of assay/data results and is a key contact for the assay lab Ensures alignment of outputs with the requirements of Data Management and Biostatistics, and provide expert input into data transfer agreements Serves as first point of contact for diagnostic biosample operational questions and issues within a project and coordinates with internal and external partners (e.g., Laboratory Study Management, Clinical Operations, Diagnostic Leads, and CROs) Provide regular study-level status updates for areas of accountability/responsibility to key stakeholders including diagnostic biosample tracking reports for select samples for analysis Accountable for the identification, documentation, and management of risks within projects Lead or contribute to functional process and system improvements to ensure operational excellence Accountable for a specialty area of process, training, or governance task as assigned Provide coaching and mentoring within the team, acting as a Subject Matter Expert in assigned areas Foster a positive and motivating work environment that encourages mutual respect, innovation, and accountability at all levels, by role modeling the GSK values Why You? We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related discipline 7+ years of industry experience Experience in clinical trial specimen management Experience overseeing third-party vendors and laboratories, including contracting activities Professional experience within the Oncology therapeutic area Experience with diagnostic assay development and validation Preferred Experience Doctoral degree, Master's degree, or equivalent experience Matrix management and/or line management experience Experience in collection and processing of diverse sample types, LIMS, and project management Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and matrix working skills Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as well as a highly motivated team player with a proactive attitude and ability to interact effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, including internal and external technical and business experts Demonstrated knowledge of global diagnostic regulatory requirements and expectations for sample analysis, including sample exportation If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $151,500 to $252,500. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. 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Senior Category Buyer - Professional Services Reference: Umbrella Rate: £40.87/hr (Inside IR35) 6 month initial contract Are you ready to elevate your career in procurement and make a significant impact within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation? This is your chance to step into the role of Senior Category Buyer for Professional Services, where you'll lead strategic sourcing initiatives, optimise supplier relationships, and drive innovation within a diverse portfolio of Professional Services categories. With a focus on transformation and excellence, this opportunity offers a platform to showcase your expertise and contribute to an inspiring work environment. What You Will Do: • Develop and deliver Strategic Category Plans, translating business needs into actionable strategies while conducting detailed spend analytics and market intelligence assessments. • Lead end-to-end sourcing events, applying Total Cost of Ownership principles and value-based procurement to achieve optimal outcomes. • Manage complex negotiations, including contractual, commercial, and delivery-based elements, in partnership with legal experts. • Drive supplier relationship management by developing performance frameworks, conducting regular reviews, and identifying opportunities for innovation and productivity improvements. • Build strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders, acting as a commercial advisor to senior leadership and supporting business case development. • Ensure compliance with commercial governance and auditing standards while promoting continuous improvements in category management maturity. What You Will Bring: • A proven track record in indirect procurement, with strong leadership and influencing skills, particularly in managing senior stakeholders. • Excellent negotiation abilities and experience delivering successful commercial outcomes. • Self-motivation, problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver results in a complex, fast-paced environment. • Strong communication skills with the ability to build credibility and trust across all levels of the organisation. • A background in Shared Service or Business Process Outsourcing would be desirable. • Valid Driving license required This company is committed to excellence in procurement and strategic sourcing, focusing on innovation, efficiency, and collaboration. As a Senior Category Buyer, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting both business-as-usual operations and transformative initiatives. By driving supplier innovation, enhancing category strategies, and optimising supplier relationships, you'll contribute to the company's ongoing success and vision for the future. Location: This role is based in Gaydon, offering a vibrant and inspiring setting to advance your career. Interested? Don't miss this opportunity to make your mark as a Senior Category Buyer. Apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation where your skills and expertise will truly shine! Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

The role is to strategically manage a number of high value contracts within the Home Maintenance Services department, predominantly our Stores and Fleets contracts, to support the delivery of an efficient and customer focused home maintenance and compliance services. Client Details My client is one of the leading housing providers in the West Midlands providing over 11000 properties in local authority areas such as Walsall, Telford, Wolverhampton, Worcestershire and Staffordshire amongst others. Description Strategically manage a number of high value contracts, namely the Stores, Fleet and Waste provisions. Ensure contracts are managed and delivered in line with overall business goals and objectives and our wider Corporate Plan. Lead and deliver on operational measurements that support strategic goals, ensuring that the department has adequate information and analysis to support and deliver strong performance management. Lead the development and management of Stores, Fleet and Waste provision, using a robust partnering relationship to provide the service required by our maintenance and compliance services by making available the highest level of quality products and services. Lead in procuring new contracts with direct technical and operational support from the procurement function. Lead on the development of solutions, which drive business effectiveness, improve services, increase efficiency and value for money. Ensure that external contract providers meet KPI's and that contracts are effectively monitored, managed and challenged. Ensure set performance measures are in line with strategy and a Corporate Plan. Ensure value for money, business benefits are realised and satisfy all legal and environmental requirements. Prepare and deliver reports, presentations and ad hoc information to the Executive, Board, Committees and colleagues as required. Profile Recent and relevant experience of high value (c 3- 5mil) contracts management, including managing multiple contracts at one time. Thorough commercial understanding and the ability to plan and forecast demand. Experience of leading and developing a team. Proficient in developing and identifying efficiencies and improvements. Strong contract management skills, with the ability to act assertively and challenge performance, when necessary. A legal understanding of contractual agreements. Experience of contract procurement and tendering, including knowledge of the Procurement Act. Excellent relational skills, able to build and maintain beneficial partnerships with key stakeholders, both internal and external. Excellent organisational and leadership skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to appropriately make challenges. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Public Sector experience is desirable. Job Offer Compeittive salary Agile working Initial 12 Month contract with potential to become permanent

Role : Senior Category Manager-IT Services Location : Farnborough(3 days/week) Duration : 6 months Rate : competitive Inside IR35 : Umbrella IT & Tech The IT category has a spend of circa 100m across key categories including Software, Hardware, Networks and IT Services. This role is responsible for the IT Services Category. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior stakeholders, driving early engagement to influence business planning and ensure alignment with organisational priorities Own, develop and execute category strategies for IT Services, using market insights and data to challenge existing approaches and maximize value Lead complex sourcing activity, including the design of sourcing strategies, working with the business to support business case development, competitive tenders, and negotiation of high-complexity contracts Identify and manage category-specific risks, including information security, IR35, supply resilience, geopolitical, financial and sustainability considerations Support stakeholders to drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) across key contracts to ensure performance, innovation and value realisation from strategic partnerships Support the Finance and Business Systems transformation, including transition from SAP Ariba to Oracle Fusion and establishment of a mature Source-to-Pay model Key Person Attributes Communicates complex commercial and strategic concepts clearly and confidently adapting style to suit senior stakeholders Aligns diverse stakeholders behind shared objectives Confident decision-maker, balancing commercial, operational and risk considerations to drive the best outcomes in ambiguous or dynamic environments and collaborates x-functionally to achieve this Builds collaborative and trusted relationships with stakeholders and suppliers Demonstrates resilience and adaptability during transformation Role-models integrity, accountability and a growth mindset Proactively improves processes, challenges existing ways of working and contributes to Supply Chain and Procurement functional development Experience and Qualifications Degree or equivalent professional experience MCIPS qualified or working towards completion Minimum five years' strategic category management experience in similar categories of spend Proven track record of building successful relationships with senior stakeholders Demonstrable experience negotiating high-value contracts Strong written and verbal communication skills Practical experience with Source to Pay (S2P) technology

Cloud Digital Product Manager 10 Months £563/Day Inside IR35 Exeter - 60% office based, 40% remote Clearance: SC We are seeking a Digital Product Manager for our Government client based in Exeter. This role will be office based 60% and remote 40%. This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role it will now be based on an Umbrella solution Clearance: SC Role Profile: You will be part of Platform Technology - the area responsible for shared, cross-cutting capabilities including developer tools, APIs, data pipelines and infrastructure services Your focus will be on ensuring these platforms are reliable, easy to find and effective: reducing delivery friction, enhancing user experience, and enabling downstream service teams to deliver more quickly and safely Contribute to building business cases for investment in service improvements and engagement with third-party suppliers Take ownership of the roadmap and backlog for one or more shared technology platforms, delivering in line with the agreed product vision Collaborate with engineers, architects and delivery teams to introduce incremental changes that improve usability and maintainability Develop an understanding of internal users, from developers to operations staff, and convert their needs into clear, prioritised actions Explore and define measurable service outcomes (such as adoption, usability and performance), using data to monitor progress Maintain a balance between short-term reliability and long-term sustainability and compliance Enable collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders, clearly communicating trade-offs Advocate for product-led, user-informed and iterative ways of working within a complex legacy/brownfield environment Demonstrated experience managing developer infrastructure products and related cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure, shared services) Experience overseeing commercial and externally sourced services Ability to apply and tailor Agile and Lean practices within an engineering-focused team Strong knowledge of user-centred product development, promoting user-centred design even when the users are internal engineers Proficient in outcome-based prioritisation, using approaches such as impact versus effort or cost of delay Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and senior technical stakeholders Able to operate effectively in environments with legacy systems, competing priorities and incomplete information If you are interested in the above, hit the Apply now button! Digital Product Manager, Product Owner, Digital Product Manager, Product Management, Digital Product Manager, Product Ownership, AWS, Azure, Digital Product Manager, Procurement As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialist with over 40 years of industry experience. The business operates across multiple sectors, including water, transport, built environment, and energy, delivering high-quality design, engineering, and maintenance services. Working as a trusted partner to major blue-chip and regulated clients, the company delivers projects through frameworks, joint ventures, alliances, and standalone contracts. With a strong focus on direct delivery, they invest heavily in their people, employing over 1,000 staff nationwide and maintaining a reputation for quality, safety, and long-term client relationships. Their in-house capabilities include tunnelling, MEICA, temporary and permanent design, steel fabrication, and specialist equipment solutions, supporting a wide range of complex infrastructure projects across the UK. Why Join? Long-term job security through major frameworks and infrastructure projects Opportunities to work on high-profile civil engineering schemes Strong focus on career progression and internal development Supportive, people-focused culture with a commitment to training and development Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Senior Hire Controller The Role The Senior Hire Controller is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of external plant and equipment hire, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with project requirements. This role plays a key part in supporting project delivery by combining operational knowledge of plant with strong commercial awareness. You will work closely with procurement, supply chain, project teams, and suppliers to ensure timely and efficient plant provision across the business. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end plant and equipment hire requirements across multiple projects Source suppliers from approved frameworks, obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, and raise purchase orders Provide commercial and operational feedback to internal stakeholders to support decision-making Ensure all plant hire complies with company policies, safety standards, and governance requirements Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any issues proactively Work closely with project teams to align plant requirements with programme schedules Manage shared inboxes and allocate requisitions effectively within the team Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with company procedures Support sustainability initiatives by considering low-emission and fuel-efficient plant options Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and provide market insights on suppliers and products Assist in training and supporting junior team members where required Administrative Responsibilities Maintain accurate purchase order and supplier records Produce reports and data to support procurement and business requirements Prepare tender analysis reports in line with governance processes Demonstrate value through cost savings, quality improvements, and efficiencies Support supplier performance reviews and compliance audits About You Essential: Experience supervising or supporting a team within a procurement or plant environment Strong knowledge of plant hire within construction or civil engineering Commercial awareness and ability to negotiate effectively Excellent organisational and communication skills Desirable: Experience working with CPA plant contracts Procurement experience within client frameworks or preferred supplier networks Background in the water utilities or infrastructure sector Benefits Competitive salary Company pension Life assurance Private medical cover 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional loyalty days Employee Assistance Programme (mental, physical, and financial wellbeing support) Flexible benefits options Company vehicle or allowance (role dependent) Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities Regular performance reviews and career support

Are you a technical sales professional with experience in water treatment and consultative, long-cycle sales? This is an opportunity to own and develop the EPC channel with strong growth potential. You'll have the autonomy to shape strategy, win major projects, and make a measurable commercial impact. BASIC SALARY: Up to £60,000 BENEFITS: Bonus (2% of increased turnover) 23 Days Annual Leave Pension LOCATION: This role covers the UK and Ireland. Whilst it is predominantly home-based, you will be required to attend our head office in Hitchin as and when needed. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: London, Northampton, Cambridge, Oxford, Birmingham, Coventry, Nottingham, Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds, Luton, Milton Keynes, Ireland, Bristol JOB DESCRIPTION: Sales Engineer - Water Treatment This Sales Engineer role is a new business-focused role targeting EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) contractors across the water and industrial sectors. You'll identify, develop and convert opportunities within a long, technical sales cycle, requiring early engagement at specification stage and a consultative approach. Working closely with engineering teams, you'll develop fit-for-purpose solutions aligned to client requirements. In your first 12 months, you'll be expected to build a pipeline within key EPC and power generation accounts and secure initial project wins, establishing yourself as a trusted partner in the sector. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Sales Engineer - Water Treatment As our Sales Engineer, you will: Identify and develop new business opportunities within EPC contractors and major projects and uncover new market opportunities with existing clients. Your 1st year target £1.5 million Engage early in the project life cycle to influence specifications and solution design Manage long sales cycles from initial contact through to project award - a typical sales cycle between 6 months and 2 years Work closely with internal technical teams to deliver compliant, commercially viable solutions Review customer specifications and drawings to confirm compliance with system design Support tendering and technical sales activity by collaborating with internal teams to define process requirements, review specifications and drawings, contribute to costings and commercial input, and coordinate the preparation of compliant, high-quality tender documentation and proposals PERSON SPECIFICATION: Sales Engineer - Water Treatment We're looking for a technical sales professional, Sales Engineer who is comfortable operating in a consultative, engineering-led environment. You'll be confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels, able to navigate long and often complex sales cycles, and comfortable balancing technical detail with commercial outcomes. You'll be comfortable operating in a role with a high degree of autonomy, where you are expected to pro-actively generate and develop opportunities. You will: Have experience selling into the EPC market Demonstrate a proven track record in B2B sales, ideally within capital equipment or technical solutions Be experienced in managing the full sales cycle, from lead generation through to closing and account development Ideally have experience within water treatment or a related sector Be willing and able to travel across the UK and Ireland, and potentially Europe, as required THE COMPANY: We are an established business specialising in the high quality skidded systems, custom engineered and back up by decades of experience. For over 20 years we have been offering our customers a unique service. As well as stocking a wide range of water treatment products, we can build and test complete water treatment systems to suit your requirements. By integrating the products we stock into a customised skidded system, we are able to deliver high quality systems at competitive prices and short lead times. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Sales Engineer, Business Development Manager, Project Sales Engineer, Proposals Engineer, Water Treatment, Process Engineering, Power Generation, Utilities, Industrial Engineering, Oil & Gas, Chemical Processiong, EPC, Engineering, Procurement & Construction, Capital Equipment, Engineered Systems, Water Treatment Plants, Filtrations Systems, Process Equipment, Bespoke Engineered Solutions INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: SM18455, Wallace Hind Selection

Provide commercial finance insight to support business performance Wolviston Management Services is delighted to be working in partnership with Tioxide to recruit a Business Finance Analyst to join the Finance organisation based in Teesside. This is a key analytical finance role where you will provide decision support, financial analysis and forecasting insight to help the business deliver its financial and operational targets. You will work closely with Site Controllers and internal customers across Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales and Supply Chain, providing profitability analysis, cost insight, forecast information and performance reporting. You will also support strategic projects and help develop robust, standardised and effective reporting across the business. What you ll be doing You will: Provide profitability and commercial analysis across selling and manufacturing activity. Own and develop tools that deliver timely, business-critical financial information. Collate forecast information on manufacturing costs, sales plans and input prices. Produce financial forecasts to support business planning and decision-making. Support monthly reporting, forecasting and budgeting processes. Help develop a consistent, process-driven reporting methodology. Simplify and standardise business performance reporting. Support data integrity across financial reporting and analysis. Build strong relationships with Site Controllers and internal finance customers. Provide financial information and analysis to Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales and Supply Chain teams. Support delivery, measurement and reporting of cost reduction and synergy savings. Provide analysis of results by product, market and customer. Support strategic-level projects and ad hoc work for the Business Management Team and Group leadership teams. Carry out all duties in line with EHS, internal controls and business conduct policies. Candidate requirements We welcome applications from people who have: A professional accountancy qualification, part qualification, or equivalent finance experience. Experience in industry, ideally within manufacturing, process, industrial or another complex environment. Strong analytical skills and experience providing financial insight or decision support. Commercial awareness and experience of cost accounting. Experience with forecasting, budgeting, reporting or profitability analysis. Good knowledge of ERP-enabled business processes; SAP experience would be welcomed. Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills. The confidence to work with non-financial managers at different levels. The ability to manage your own workload and work effectively in a small team. Experience working across different geographies, time zones or cultures would be beneficial. A commitment to accuracy, inclusion, continuous improvement and values-led behaviours. We know people gain skills in different ways. You do not need to meet every point above to apply. If this role interests you and you believe you could make a positive contribution, we would welcome your application. Why join Tioxide? Join Tioxide in a finance role where your analysis, commercial thinking and reporting skills will help shape business decisions and support operational performance. You will work with colleagues across Finance, Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales and Supply Chain, giving you the opportunity to influence performance, improve reporting and contribute to strategic and operational projects. Diversity and inclusion Tioxide is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including people from groups currently under-represented in finance, manufacturing and commercial roles. Tioxide and Wolviston Management Services are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.

Role Overview Are you interested in contributing to the UK's defence and security, with a company developing and delivering advanced communications solutions? Do you have experience in contract management and contract negotiation? Do you want to help close business contracts in a company which offers you excellent personal growth opportunities? As a leader in the defence and space industry, a Commercial Manager is sought by Airbus to play a central role in the preparation, negotiation and management of all commercial commitments across all stages from acquisition of project to contract closure relating to UK Space Digital (SD) projects. Our customer's need "Information Superiority" - and SD has been delivering mission critical services for decades and is investing to keep our customers ahead of the game. Our Commercial and Contracts team is empowered to bring the customer expectations and the internal company requirements into a commercial strategy. We identify and manage the commercial risks from the pre-bid phase up to project closure; as well as acting as focal point for offers and contracts and lead the commercial contract negotiation make informed decisions, building resilience into our network and setting best in class standards. To be successful in this role you will have a passion for developing close working relationships with customers whilst understanding and managing large contracts, in addition to taking satisfaction of employing and sharing best practice whilst improving processes within an organisation and team. These are exciting times at Airbus as the scope of work in Secure Communications continues to develop. We are looking for people to join us who share our values which are: Team work - We feel, act and behave as one large family - We are One - and create an engaging and inclusive workplace that favours wellbeing, fun and trust to drive team work Customer - We partner with our customers to deliver valuable and sustainable solutions together Reliability - Our reliability drives our competences and mind-set to deliver on time, on cost and on quality Respect - We treat each other and all stakeholders as we wish to be treated, with respect, embracing diversity Creativity - We are curious, courageous, passionate, open-minded and recognise creativity at all levels Integrity - We act with integrity and take appropriate consequences to eradicate un-ethical and non-compliant behaviours The position on offer is for Commercial Manager within the SD Business Unit. You will be joining a Commercial team of approximately 10 people and a wider multi-disciplined Programme Line of 100+. This position can be based at our Airbus Defence and Space sites in Stevenage or Portsmouth. Responsibilities Reporting directly to the UK Head of Department within the Commercial and Contracts function, you will be responsible for managing a range of Contractual and Commercial topics including: Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts Reviewing and Leading the negotiation of a variety of contractual agreements Working closely with and managing key stakeholders to deliver profitable solutions ensuring that Commercial risks are highlighted, mitigated and governance is followed Working with the procurement organisation to advise on key contractual obligations and risks, ensuring flow down of key terms Managing in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance Developing relationship with customers to ensure smooth running of existing contracts Working flexibly to provide support to the wider business in order to provide commercial guidance and management Employing commercial best practice, efficiency and responsiveness within an ethical environment Skill Set Essential skills & experience: Demonstrated experience within the commercial field Experience in a customer facing role Experience in a competitive bid situation Proven negotiation and contract management skills Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact and influence across a range of stakeholders Knowledge of the defence industry Attention to detail Problem solving ability Understands the principles of project management, risk management and finance Security cleared or ability to pass clearance at SC level Desirable skills & experience Cross-functional interaction with projects, finance, engineering and sales Experience working with the UK MOD on a range of proposals and contracts Knowledge of Single Source Regulations and contracting in accordance with the Defence Reform Act Experience in preparing and executing winning proposals A self-starter, capable of delivering a high quality complex workload with minimum supervision Experience in the subject of continuous improvement Relevant qualification, ideally to degree level Please note: Current SC clearance is required for this role. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.