Category Manager - Products Location: Flexible UK Location Hybrid (2 days WFH / 3 days on-site or travel) Pay Rate: 650 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 12-month contract (Possible extension) The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, nationally significant infrastructure organisation on a high-impact contract. You'll step into a key Category Manager role responsible for managing critical product supply chains (e.g. valves, pipes, fittings) that underpin essential operations. This is a role where you can genuinely make a difference - improving supplier performance, unlocking value, and shaping how contracts are managed going forward. There is real scope to put your stamp on the category, with clear opportunities to drive improvements in areas that haven't been fully optimised before. Regular travel required across the UK and occasionally Europe (typically once every 4 weeks or as required) Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver category strategies for product-based spend areas Lead supplier performance management, including: KPI and SLA setting Monthly and quarterly performance reviews Identify and deliver cost savings and value improvement opportunities Manage supplier contracts, ensuring optimal performance and compliance Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and present strategies to senior leaders Support and lead tendering and framework activities where required Monitor market trends and maintain strong engagement with the supplier base Key Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience as a Category Manager / Procurement Manager Strong background in: Contract management and supplier performance Setting and managing KPIs / SLAs Experience conducting supplier reviews (e.g. QBRs, MBRs) Excellent stakeholder management skills, including presenting to senior stakeholders Background within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments Solid understanding of procurement processes and tendering Desirable Experience within regulated environments (e.g. utilities, infrastructure) CIPS (or working towards) Exposure to logistics, expediting, or supply chain operations Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
May 13, 2026
Contractor
Category Manager - Products Location: Flexible UK Location Hybrid (2 days WFH / 3 days on-site or travel) Pay Rate: 650 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 12-month contract (Possible extension) The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, nationally significant infrastructure organisation on a high-impact contract. You'll step into a key Category Manager role responsible for managing critical product supply chains (e.g. valves, pipes, fittings) that underpin essential operations. This is a role where you can genuinely make a difference - improving supplier performance, unlocking value, and shaping how contracts are managed going forward. There is real scope to put your stamp on the category, with clear opportunities to drive improvements in areas that haven't been fully optimised before. Regular travel required across the UK and occasionally Europe (typically once every 4 weeks or as required) Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver category strategies for product-based spend areas Lead supplier performance management, including: KPI and SLA setting Monthly and quarterly performance reviews Identify and deliver cost savings and value improvement opportunities Manage supplier contracts, ensuring optimal performance and compliance Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and present strategies to senior leaders Support and lead tendering and framework activities where required Monitor market trends and maintain strong engagement with the supplier base Key Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience as a Category Manager / Procurement Manager Strong background in: Contract management and supplier performance Setting and managing KPIs / SLAs Experience conducting supplier reviews (e.g. QBRs, MBRs) Excellent stakeholder management skills, including presenting to senior stakeholders Background within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments Solid understanding of procurement processes and tendering Desirable Experience within regulated environments (e.g. utilities, infrastructure) CIPS (or working towards) Exposure to logistics, expediting, or supply chain operations Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Our client, a market leading procurement organisation, is currently recruiting for a Category Manager to join their team. The Category Manager will be commercially driven and have a background in Beers & Spirits sector. This is a hybrid role with 2/3 days in the London office. Key Responsibilities for the Category Manager Lead strategic development of the Beers & Spirits category, creating a robust three year growth and income plan. Manage supplier and contract relationships, including quarterly business reviews and performance oversight. Develop market driven insights and use competitor data to strengthen market position. Drive supply chain performance, ensuring contracted manufacturers deliver against service expectations. Identify commercial opportunities that enhance client value and category performance. Work closely with internal teams across retail, commercial and supply chain. Support new business bids, mobilisations and operational projects within the sector. Travel to client and supplier sites as required. Key Experience for the Category Manager Strong background in the Beers & Spirits sector. Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to deliver against stretching targets. Proven experience in supplier management, negotiation and complex contract delivery. Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Experience managing multiple projects with cross functional teams. Comfortable working in a fast paced, pressurised environment. Please apply as directed!
May 13, 2026
Full time
Our client, a market leading procurement organisation, is currently recruiting for a Category Manager to join their team. The Category Manager will be commercially driven and have a background in Beers & Spirits sector. This is a hybrid role with 2/3 days in the London office. Key Responsibilities for the Category Manager Lead strategic development of the Beers & Spirits category, creating a robust three year growth and income plan. Manage supplier and contract relationships, including quarterly business reviews and performance oversight. Develop market driven insights and use competitor data to strengthen market position. Drive supply chain performance, ensuring contracted manufacturers deliver against service expectations. Identify commercial opportunities that enhance client value and category performance. Work closely with internal teams across retail, commercial and supply chain. Support new business bids, mobilisations and operational projects within the sector. Travel to client and supplier sites as required. Key Experience for the Category Manager Strong background in the Beers & Spirits sector. Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to deliver against stretching targets. Proven experience in supplier management, negotiation and complex contract delivery. Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Experience managing multiple projects with cross functional teams. Comfortable working in a fast paced, pressurised environment. Please apply as directed!
The Interim Senior Procurement Manager will oversee procurement strategies and ensure compliance with organisational policies within the not-for-profit sector. This temporary role based in Warwickshire requires a focused professional to manage procurement processes effectively and drive value for money. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the not-for-profit sector. The organisation operates at a large scale, providing essential services and maintaining a strong commitment to excellence in its operations. Description Develop, implement and monitor top level category / capital project procurement strategies to achieve strict savings targets / budgets, timescales. Support achievement of Procurement Office KPIs and embed the category management framework across spend areas in excess of 10M p.a. Ensure procurement recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives support the organisation's strategic goals. Produce and present reports, options appraisals, business cases and KPIs analysis. Plan, lead and award complex procurement processes, contracts and framework agreements to achieve optimum savings, value for money and timescales. Comply with the organisation's financial regulations ensuring good governance across procurement activities in compliance with statutory obligations. Ensure funding conditions are met and procurement is conducted with full and compliant audit trails. Where required, comply with the Public Contracts Regulations. Support stakeholders in the development of complex and commercially optimum specifications for incorporation into market engagements and tender exercises. Review contracts and licence agreements as appropriate to identify and address risks. Procurement lead for complex, strategic negotiations to ensure commercially optimum contracts, mitigating financial and legal risk (for example total cost analysis, management of payment terms, import, currency, liability and IPR risks). Lead ongoing contract management to ensure benefits realisation, effective supplier performance management and exploit innovative opportunities from the supply chain. Designated Procurement link to one or more strategic departments, undertake procurement activity and provide expert advice to senior members of staff. Facilitate greater visibility of the procurement pipeline. Build effective collaborative relationships with departments, promote a responsive, agile and professional image of the Procurement Office. Profile A successful Interim Senior Procurement Manager should have: Broad range of experience including category management, tendering, specification development, whole life and total cost evaluation, contract negotiation, formation and management. Skilled in developing and implementing top level category or capital project strategies to strict budgets / savings targets, timescales and KPI frameworks. Skilled in fostering effective relationships across senior internal and external groups. Influencing skills, collaborative approach and strong ability to work as part of a team. Skilled negotiator, ability to plan and lead complex, strategic negotiations and adapt negotiation style. Good understanding of commercial and legal risk management, financial assessments and ratio analysis. Skilled in delivering robust, auditable and effective procurement processes. In depth knowledge and application of competitive, cradle to grave tendering approaches, specification development, total and whole life cost analysis, contract award and management. Knowledge and compliance with key regulatory requirements. Desirable: Working knowledge and experience of EU Procurement Directives / Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as updated from time to time). Job Offer Competitive daily rate of 500 to 600 (Umbrella) Temporary position offering flexibility and a chance to make a significant impact. Opportunity to work within a respected not-for-profit organisation. Engage in meaningful work within a collaborative environment. Based in Warwickshire with accessible transport links. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to contribute to a valued organisation. If you meet the criteria and are ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
May 13, 2026
Contractor
The Interim Senior Procurement Manager will oversee procurement strategies and ensure compliance with organisational policies within the not-for-profit sector. This temporary role based in Warwickshire requires a focused professional to manage procurement processes effectively and drive value for money. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the not-for-profit sector. The organisation operates at a large scale, providing essential services and maintaining a strong commitment to excellence in its operations. Description Develop, implement and monitor top level category / capital project procurement strategies to achieve strict savings targets / budgets, timescales. Support achievement of Procurement Office KPIs and embed the category management framework across spend areas in excess of 10M p.a. Ensure procurement recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives support the organisation's strategic goals. Produce and present reports, options appraisals, business cases and KPIs analysis. Plan, lead and award complex procurement processes, contracts and framework agreements to achieve optimum savings, value for money and timescales. Comply with the organisation's financial regulations ensuring good governance across procurement activities in compliance with statutory obligations. Ensure funding conditions are met and procurement is conducted with full and compliant audit trails. Where required, comply with the Public Contracts Regulations. Support stakeholders in the development of complex and commercially optimum specifications for incorporation into market engagements and tender exercises. Review contracts and licence agreements as appropriate to identify and address risks. Procurement lead for complex, strategic negotiations to ensure commercially optimum contracts, mitigating financial and legal risk (for example total cost analysis, management of payment terms, import, currency, liability and IPR risks). Lead ongoing contract management to ensure benefits realisation, effective supplier performance management and exploit innovative opportunities from the supply chain. Designated Procurement link to one or more strategic departments, undertake procurement activity and provide expert advice to senior members of staff. Facilitate greater visibility of the procurement pipeline. Build effective collaborative relationships with departments, promote a responsive, agile and professional image of the Procurement Office. Profile A successful Interim Senior Procurement Manager should have: Broad range of experience including category management, tendering, specification development, whole life and total cost evaluation, contract negotiation, formation and management. Skilled in developing and implementing top level category or capital project strategies to strict budgets / savings targets, timescales and KPI frameworks. Skilled in fostering effective relationships across senior internal and external groups. Influencing skills, collaborative approach and strong ability to work as part of a team. Skilled negotiator, ability to plan and lead complex, strategic negotiations and adapt negotiation style. Good understanding of commercial and legal risk management, financial assessments and ratio analysis. Skilled in delivering robust, auditable and effective procurement processes. In depth knowledge and application of competitive, cradle to grave tendering approaches, specification development, total and whole life cost analysis, contract award and management. Knowledge and compliance with key regulatory requirements. Desirable: Working knowledge and experience of EU Procurement Directives / Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as updated from time to time). Job Offer Competitive daily rate of 500 to 600 (Umbrella) Temporary position offering flexibility and a chance to make a significant impact. Opportunity to work within a respected not-for-profit organisation. Engage in meaningful work within a collaborative environment. Based in Warwickshire with accessible transport links. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to contribute to a valued organisation. If you meet the criteria and are ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
Our client, a leading name in the procurement supply chain sector, is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their team based in either Harefield or Ipswich. This permanent position sits within their Energy Supply Chain team, supporting major substation and energy infrastructure projects. You will play a vital role in the procurement of critical, high-value, long-lead materials, working closely with operational teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to best value. This is a highly collaborative role with the opportunity to shape procurement strategy within a growing and forward-thinking business. Key Responsibilities: Supporting Energy Major Projects with the procurement of critical materials and services Engaging early with estimating and work-winning teams to support pricing and procurement strategy Developing and delivering procurement strategies aligned to project and wider group objectives Managing supplier relationships, including negotiation, performance monitoring, and KPI management Identifying and working with key strategic suppliers and subcontractors, both UK and international Ensuring compliance with client frameworks, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements Monitoring cost performance against tender allowances and project programmes Providing technical procurement support to contract teams, including specifications, COSHH and H&S documentation Supporting category management activities and wider group procurement initiatives Job Requirements: Proven experience operating at Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager level within the energy, utilities, M&E, or civil engineering sectors CIPS qualified (or working towards) is preferable Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills with sound knowledge of contract law, supply markets, and pricing trends Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills Advanced IT skills and attention to detail Full UK driving licence is essential, as there will be significant travel within the UK, mostly between Harefield, Ipswich, and Gwent Benefits: Opportunity to influence and shape procurement strategy within major projects Highly collaborative environment within a growing and forward-thinking business Professional development and training opportunities Competitive employee benefits package Dynamic and supportive work environment If you are an experienced Senior Buyer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's talented team in either Harefield or Ipswich.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Our client, a leading name in the procurement supply chain sector, is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their team based in either Harefield or Ipswich. This permanent position sits within their Energy Supply Chain team, supporting major substation and energy infrastructure projects. You will play a vital role in the procurement of critical, high-value, long-lead materials, working closely with operational teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to best value. This is a highly collaborative role with the opportunity to shape procurement strategy within a growing and forward-thinking business. Key Responsibilities: Supporting Energy Major Projects with the procurement of critical materials and services Engaging early with estimating and work-winning teams to support pricing and procurement strategy Developing and delivering procurement strategies aligned to project and wider group objectives Managing supplier relationships, including negotiation, performance monitoring, and KPI management Identifying and working with key strategic suppliers and subcontractors, both UK and international Ensuring compliance with client frameworks, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements Monitoring cost performance against tender allowances and project programmes Providing technical procurement support to contract teams, including specifications, COSHH and H&S documentation Supporting category management activities and wider group procurement initiatives Job Requirements: Proven experience operating at Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager level within the energy, utilities, M&E, or civil engineering sectors CIPS qualified (or working towards) is preferable Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills with sound knowledge of contract law, supply markets, and pricing trends Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills Advanced IT skills and attention to detail Full UK driving licence is essential, as there will be significant travel within the UK, mostly between Harefield, Ipswich, and Gwent Benefits: Opportunity to influence and shape procurement strategy within major projects Highly collaborative environment within a growing and forward-thinking business Professional development and training opportunities Competitive employee benefits package Dynamic and supportive work environment If you are an experienced Senior Buyer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's talented team in either Harefield or Ipswich.
Cedar are supporting a Public Sector client, based in Central London, who are looking for a Senior Commercial Officer for their Construction category. This is 12-Month Fixed Term Contract opportunity (high potential to extend) and offers a salary ranged from c£45,000 up to £54,000 per annum plus a range of benefits which include a Public Sector Pension Scheme. This role will also operate on a hybrid basis with the expectation to be on-site set to 1 day per week and the remainder of the working week can be done from home. Reporting into the Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for running full end to end procurements on requirements for Construction Goods and/or Services with values ranging up to c£5m. The successful candidate will need strong Stakeholder Management skills in order to effectively manage relationships and expectations to continually deliver compliance, in line with PA23, and value for money. Please note this role does not have any line management responsibility. Candidates applying MUST HAVE: experience working in a similar role in the UK Public Sector marketplace - i.e. a role in Procurement, Commercial, Category or Contract Management experience running end to end Procurements for requirements covering Construction Goods and/or Services ideally working towards or have completed Level 4 CIPS completion of PA23 training is required
May 13, 2026
Full time
Cedar are supporting a Public Sector client, based in Central London, who are looking for a Senior Commercial Officer for their Construction category. This is 12-Month Fixed Term Contract opportunity (high potential to extend) and offers a salary ranged from c£45,000 up to £54,000 per annum plus a range of benefits which include a Public Sector Pension Scheme. This role will also operate on a hybrid basis with the expectation to be on-site set to 1 day per week and the remainder of the working week can be done from home. Reporting into the Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for running full end to end procurements on requirements for Construction Goods and/or Services with values ranging up to c£5m. The successful candidate will need strong Stakeholder Management skills in order to effectively manage relationships and expectations to continually deliver compliance, in line with PA23, and value for money. Please note this role does not have any line management responsibility. Candidates applying MUST HAVE: experience working in a similar role in the UK Public Sector marketplace - i.e. a role in Procurement, Commercial, Category or Contract Management experience running end to end Procurements for requirements covering Construction Goods and/or Services ideally working towards or have completed Level 4 CIPS completion of PA23 training is required
About The Role We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sourcing Manager to join our established, supportive team here at LV=. As a leading UK life and pensions mutual insurer with a proud history dating back to 1843, we exist to help people live financially confident lives - protecting their income while they work and maximising it when they stop. Today, over one million members and customers trust us to look after their futures, families and finances. Joining us means becoming part of a team that puts our members, customers and advisers at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. We are proud to have built a workplace where our colleagues feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued - reflected in our recognition as one of the Financial Times UK's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026. We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger, so bring your true self and help shape the future of LV=. You'll play a key role in shaping our supplier landscape and delivering measurable commercial and strategic value. This is a high impact role within our Sourcing team, leading sourcing activity across key spend categories in a regulated financial services environment. You'll act as a trusted business partner, driving robust category strategies, leading end-to-end procurement activity and ensuring that supplier arrangements can support business objectives, manage risk, and enable sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand and support their objectives, identify any issues and proactively work to strategise and make improvements where possible. Competently lead complex or high value sourcing initiatives across multiple internal stakeholders. Develop and deliver Category Plans aligned to business objectives, focusing on cost reduction, risk mitigation, and sustainability. Lead end to end sourcing activity, including RFx development, supplier engagement, evaluation, negotiation and award recommendations. Analyse pricing and total cost of ownership and leading on commercial negotiations with suppliers. Draft and negotiate robust commercial terms and contracts, working closely with Legal and Risk colleagues, with a good understanding of contract law. Ensure that sourcing activity complies with internal governance, policy and regulatory requirements. Support supplier risk assessments and due diligence, acting as the main supplier contact. Maintain accurate sourcing and contract records. Collaborate with Supply Chain Risk & Operations to support auditability and effective use of systems. Ensure a smooth handover of new suppliers to the Supplier Management team. About You Our ideal candidate will Be a forward-thinking, positive individual with a can do attitude, a drive to develop within the role and a problem solving mindset. Possess excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage concurrent sourcing projects. Previous experience of running competitive sourcing processes effectively. Demonstrate proven experience in sourcing, procurement or category management, ideally within a regulated environment. Possess strong influential and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide accurate information, ensuring that customers have all relevant information to make the right decisions for them. Demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills. Understand end to end sourcing processes, including RFx, negotiation and contracting. Possess excellent commercial and analytical skills, with a strong grasp of cost drivers and commercial models. Showcase robust organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects. Have working knowledge of procurement governance, policies and third party risk considerations. Be able to use procurement or contract lifecycle tools and Microsoft Office programmes. Ideally have some knowledge of UK financial services regulatory expectations (e.g. FCA/PRA outsourcing rules, SS2/21). Desirable Have gained CIPS or other relevant procurement qualification. Have experience of a category led procurement model. Understand ESG and responsible sourcing practices, with IT sourcing experience. Rewards and Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Savings and Retirement, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: 30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance. Single cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover). Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. A group life assurance policy with 4 x your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 x cover). Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service). Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it. A virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. We are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
May 13, 2026
Full time
About The Role We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sourcing Manager to join our established, supportive team here at LV=. As a leading UK life and pensions mutual insurer with a proud history dating back to 1843, we exist to help people live financially confident lives - protecting their income while they work and maximising it when they stop. Today, over one million members and customers trust us to look after their futures, families and finances. Joining us means becoming part of a team that puts our members, customers and advisers at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. We are proud to have built a workplace where our colleagues feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued - reflected in our recognition as one of the Financial Times UK's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026. We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger, so bring your true self and help shape the future of LV=. You'll play a key role in shaping our supplier landscape and delivering measurable commercial and strategic value. This is a high impact role within our Sourcing team, leading sourcing activity across key spend categories in a regulated financial services environment. You'll act as a trusted business partner, driving robust category strategies, leading end-to-end procurement activity and ensuring that supplier arrangements can support business objectives, manage risk, and enable sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand and support their objectives, identify any issues and proactively work to strategise and make improvements where possible. Competently lead complex or high value sourcing initiatives across multiple internal stakeholders. Develop and deliver Category Plans aligned to business objectives, focusing on cost reduction, risk mitigation, and sustainability. Lead end to end sourcing activity, including RFx development, supplier engagement, evaluation, negotiation and award recommendations. Analyse pricing and total cost of ownership and leading on commercial negotiations with suppliers. Draft and negotiate robust commercial terms and contracts, working closely with Legal and Risk colleagues, with a good understanding of contract law. Ensure that sourcing activity complies with internal governance, policy and regulatory requirements. Support supplier risk assessments and due diligence, acting as the main supplier contact. Maintain accurate sourcing and contract records. Collaborate with Supply Chain Risk & Operations to support auditability and effective use of systems. Ensure a smooth handover of new suppliers to the Supplier Management team. About You Our ideal candidate will Be a forward-thinking, positive individual with a can do attitude, a drive to develop within the role and a problem solving mindset. Possess excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage concurrent sourcing projects. Previous experience of running competitive sourcing processes effectively. Demonstrate proven experience in sourcing, procurement or category management, ideally within a regulated environment. Possess strong influential and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide accurate information, ensuring that customers have all relevant information to make the right decisions for them. Demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills. Understand end to end sourcing processes, including RFx, negotiation and contracting. Possess excellent commercial and analytical skills, with a strong grasp of cost drivers and commercial models. Showcase robust organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects. Have working knowledge of procurement governance, policies and third party risk considerations. Be able to use procurement or contract lifecycle tools and Microsoft Office programmes. Ideally have some knowledge of UK financial services regulatory expectations (e.g. FCA/PRA outsourcing rules, SS2/21). Desirable Have gained CIPS or other relevant procurement qualification. Have experience of a category led procurement model. Understand ESG and responsible sourcing practices, with IT sourcing experience. Rewards and Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Savings and Retirement, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: 30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance. Single cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover). Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. A group life assurance policy with 4 x your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 x cover). Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service). Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it. A virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. We are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
The Procurement Business Partner will play a pivotal role in overseeing procurement processes and building strong relationships to ensure value for money and compliance. This permanent position in the West Midlands requires a proactive approach to managing procurement strategies. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation known for its commitment to delivering essential services to its community. As a respected entity, the organisation values efficient procurement practices to support its long-term goals. Description Effectively manage and lead on multiple high value, high risk and complex covered procurement initiatives simultaneously, from initiation through to contract handover, ensuring the organisation is fully equipped to deliver against operational targets with appropriate supply chain arrangements, applying effective project management and planning techniques. To continuously and apply relevant and applicable legislation including the Public Contract Regulations (PCR15) and The Procurement Act Demonstrate outstanding Stakeholder Management, with colleagues, cross functionally and at all levels, suppliers and third parties, utilising exceptional influencing skills to foster collaboration and drive engagement creating strong and effective relationships. Routinely collaborate, with business partner areas to sufficiently understand their needs and secure agreement to plans, actions and target outcomes, providing appropriate support, professional advice and a 'solutions focused' attitude that balances stakeholder requirements with proportionate risk management. Responsibility for proactive analysis of designated spend categories to determine risk and identify cost saving initiatives and opportunities for collaboration and aggregation, optimally reducing waste and inefficiencies, determining procurement pipeline activity, that is fully aligned to the needs and priorities of the organisation. Identify compliant procurement route options, exploring the relative benefits of each, applying a consistent approach for developing Sourcing Strategies at various levels of expenditure categories, category, sub-category and individual contract, including target Best Value outcomes to be achieved to professionally recommend the optimum procurement route. Produce robust, compliant procurement documents both from standard templates and bespoke, e.g. tender documents, conditions of participation, assessment questions, and whole life cost evaluation models that result in commercially astute contracts that deliver tangible solution focused outcomes and value for money benefits. Diligently manage and be accountable for tender processes through the e-procurement system, undertaking evaluations of tender returns, including minimum criteria assessments, financial standing and supplier due diligence (both first and second tier) identifying risks and associated mitigations alongside coaching operational colleagues on evaluation methodology to ensure the conduction of legally compliant evaluations of tender returns with all material decisions appropriately recorded. Profile A successful Procurement Business Partner should have: A strong understanding of procurement regulations, particularly in the public sector (PCR 2015 and PA 23) A solid understanding of different contract forms including model documents and standard forms such as JCT, with confidence to accurately draft such documents. Experience of procurement category management including 'upstream' market understanding, procurement strategy, tendering, contract award and 'downstream' contract implementation and management. Experience in managing supplier relationships and driving value for money. Demonstrable negotiation skills to support commercial dialogue with the supply chain. Excellent analytical and organisational skills to optimise procurement processes. Strong communication abilities to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Job Offer A competitive salary of 55,000 - 65,000 per annum. LGPS 27 days annual leave (plus three days for Christmas shut down) Access to the annual leave purchase schemeAccess to a car leasing schemeA range of shopping and leisure discounts If you are an experienced Procurement Manager looking to make a tangible impact, we encourage you to apply today
May 13, 2026
Full time
The Procurement Business Partner will play a pivotal role in overseeing procurement processes and building strong relationships to ensure value for money and compliance. This permanent position in the West Midlands requires a proactive approach to managing procurement strategies. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation known for its commitment to delivering essential services to its community. As a respected entity, the organisation values efficient procurement practices to support its long-term goals. Description Effectively manage and lead on multiple high value, high risk and complex covered procurement initiatives simultaneously, from initiation through to contract handover, ensuring the organisation is fully equipped to deliver against operational targets with appropriate supply chain arrangements, applying effective project management and planning techniques. To continuously and apply relevant and applicable legislation including the Public Contract Regulations (PCR15) and The Procurement Act Demonstrate outstanding Stakeholder Management, with colleagues, cross functionally and at all levels, suppliers and third parties, utilising exceptional influencing skills to foster collaboration and drive engagement creating strong and effective relationships. Routinely collaborate, with business partner areas to sufficiently understand their needs and secure agreement to plans, actions and target outcomes, providing appropriate support, professional advice and a 'solutions focused' attitude that balances stakeholder requirements with proportionate risk management. Responsibility for proactive analysis of designated spend categories to determine risk and identify cost saving initiatives and opportunities for collaboration and aggregation, optimally reducing waste and inefficiencies, determining procurement pipeline activity, that is fully aligned to the needs and priorities of the organisation. Identify compliant procurement route options, exploring the relative benefits of each, applying a consistent approach for developing Sourcing Strategies at various levels of expenditure categories, category, sub-category and individual contract, including target Best Value outcomes to be achieved to professionally recommend the optimum procurement route. Produce robust, compliant procurement documents both from standard templates and bespoke, e.g. tender documents, conditions of participation, assessment questions, and whole life cost evaluation models that result in commercially astute contracts that deliver tangible solution focused outcomes and value for money benefits. Diligently manage and be accountable for tender processes through the e-procurement system, undertaking evaluations of tender returns, including minimum criteria assessments, financial standing and supplier due diligence (both first and second tier) identifying risks and associated mitigations alongside coaching operational colleagues on evaluation methodology to ensure the conduction of legally compliant evaluations of tender returns with all material decisions appropriately recorded. Profile A successful Procurement Business Partner should have: A strong understanding of procurement regulations, particularly in the public sector (PCR 2015 and PA 23) A solid understanding of different contract forms including model documents and standard forms such as JCT, with confidence to accurately draft such documents. Experience of procurement category management including 'upstream' market understanding, procurement strategy, tendering, contract award and 'downstream' contract implementation and management. Experience in managing supplier relationships and driving value for money. Demonstrable negotiation skills to support commercial dialogue with the supply chain. Excellent analytical and organisational skills to optimise procurement processes. Strong communication abilities to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Job Offer A competitive salary of 55,000 - 65,000 per annum. LGPS 27 days annual leave (plus three days for Christmas shut down) Access to the annual leave purchase schemeAccess to a car leasing schemeA range of shopping and leisure discounts If you are an experienced Procurement Manager looking to make a tangible impact, we encourage you to apply today
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With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you. Job Summary What a typical day looks like: The experience we're looking to add to our team: At least 5 years of experience working in a warehouse and background in distribution and operations management Previous managerial experience is preferred Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a warehouse and third-party logistics management practices. A background in distribution and operations management. Strong IT, organisation and analytical skills with good knowledge of ERP/WMS. A creative, proactive individual with the ability to make good judgements and think and act quickly. Strong presentation and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate and influence at all levels of an organisation. Ability to work on own initiative, manage time effectively and meet targets and objectives. Strong management and analytical skills, persuasive ability and collaborative approach to customer demands. Eligible to work in UK What you'll receive for the great work you provide: A long-term role with many opportunities to learn, grow and develop - we turn jobs into careers. An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success; A competitive salary and benefits package which includes: + A merit-based annual pay review + Enhanced annual leave + Employee recognition scheme and long service awards + Referral bonus + Volunteer days + Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year + Sick pay scheme + Cycle to Work scheme + Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Flexible/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function Travel opportunities (role dependent Support in your well-being by access to + Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice + On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)BB97 Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply ChainAnord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Anord Mardix, you must complete the application process first).To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Warehouse Manager located in Kendal. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the Warehouse Manager will operate our warehouse functions at our UK sites where relationship building skills are essential, along with communication and influencing skills to negotiate and work with both staff members, management and stakeholders Maintaining receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures. Overseeing stock control and order processing, ensuring all stock movements are timely and cost efficient. Safeguarding warehousing operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols. Maintaining physical condition of warehouses by: planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; and, issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement. Managing warehousing personnel and maintaining warehousing performance by: coaching, mentoring , and disciplining employees; and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Developing and maintaining Work Instructions for all warehousing tasks. Ensuring all relevant personnel are trained in those tasks and that all training is documented. Proactively reviewing all warehousing procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure they meet/exceed business requirements. Providing prompt, accurate and customer/business focused responses to enquiries from internal/external customers to ensure an excellent standard of Customer Service.Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.Our commitment to comprehensive engineering excellence ensures our products and services deliver safe, reliable, quality critical power solutions that you can rely on. Anord Mardix promises innovative engineering solutions to all our clients, meeting the most technical requirements with ease, no matter what the challenge.We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Workday Career Site Cookie Notice Optional : + and . + We use third-party services such as Google Analytics to gather external career site traffic metrics and analyze visitor information, such as browser usage, visitor numbers, and which pages are used. sets out how they use the information they gather. + We may use pixel tags or scripts supplied by various job boards to track when you navigate to our website from a job board and submit a job application. Flex uses this information on an anonymous basis, this helps us understand the efficiency of our recruiting campaigns. Further information on these pixel tags or scripts may be provided by the job board site you have used # Select to consent to this use or DeclineAnord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you. Job Summary What a typical day looks like: The experience we're looking to add to our team: At least 5 years of experience working in a warehouse and background in distribution and operations management Previous managerial experience is preferred Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a warehouse and third-party logistics management practices. A background in distribution and operations management. Strong IT, organisation and analytical skills with good knowledge of ERP/WMS. A creative, proactive individual with the ability to make good judgements and think and act quickly. Strong presentation and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate and influence at all levels of an organisation. Ability to work on own initiative, manage time effectively and meet targets and objectives. Strong management and analytical skills, persuasive ability and collaborative approach to customer demands. Eligible to work in UK What you'll receive for the great work you provide: A long-term role with many opportunities to learn, grow and develop - we turn jobs into careers. An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success; A competitive salary and benefits package which includes: + A merit-based annual pay review + Enhanced annual leave + Employee recognition scheme and long service awards + Referral bonus + Volunteer days + Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year + Sick pay scheme + Cycle to Work scheme + Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Flexible/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function Travel opportunities (role dependent Support in your well-being by access to + Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice + On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)BB97 Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply ChainAnord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Anord Mardix, you must complete the application process first).To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Warehouse Manager located in Kendal. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the Warehouse Manager will operate our warehouse functions at our UK sites where relationship building skills are essential, along with communication and influencing skills to negotiate and work with both staff members, management and stakeholders Maintaining receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures. Overseeing stock control and order processing, ensuring all stock movements are timely and cost efficient. Safeguarding warehousing operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols. Maintaining physical condition of warehouses by: planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; and, issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement. Managing warehousing personnel and maintaining warehousing performance by: coaching, mentoring , and disciplining employees; and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Developing and maintaining Work Instructions for all warehousing tasks. Ensuring all relevant personnel are trained in those tasks and that all training is documented. Proactively reviewing all warehousing procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure they meet/exceed business requirements. Providing prompt, accurate and customer/business focused responses to enquiries from internal/external customers to ensure an excellent standard of Customer Service.Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.Our commitment to comprehensive engineering excellence ensures our products and services deliver safe, reliable, quality critical power solutions that you can rely on. Anord Mardix promises innovative engineering solutions to all our clients, meeting the most technical requirements with ease, no matter what the challenge.We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you.
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With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you. Job Summary What a typical day looks like: The experience we're looking to add to our team: At least 5 years of experience working in a warehouse and background in distribution and operations management Previous managerial experience is preferred Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a warehouse and third-party logistics management practices. A background in distribution and operations management. Strong IT, organisation and analytical skills with good knowledge of ERP/WMS. A creative, proactive individual with the ability to make good judgements and think and act quickly. Strong presentation and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate and influence at all levels of an organisation. Ability to work on own initiative, manage time effectively and meet targets and objectives. Strong management and analytical skills, persuasive ability and collaborative approach to customer demands. Eligible to work in UK What you'll receive for the great work you provide: A long-term role with many opportunities to learn, grow and develop - we turn jobs into careers. An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success; A competitive salary and benefits package which includes: + A merit-based annual pay review + Enhanced annual leave + Employee recognition scheme and long service awards + Referral bonus + Volunteer days + Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year + Sick pay scheme + Cycle to Work scheme + Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Flexible/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function Travel opportunities (role dependent Support in your well-being by access to + Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice + On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)BB97 Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply ChainAnord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Anord Mardix, you must complete the application process first).To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Warehouse Manager located in Kendal. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the Warehouse Manager will operate our warehouse functions at our UK sites where relationship building skills are essential, along with communication and influencing skills to negotiate and work with both staff members, management and stakeholders Maintaining receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures. Overseeing stock control and order processing, ensuring all stock movements are timely and cost efficient. Safeguarding warehousing operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols. Maintaining physical condition of warehouses by: planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; and, issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement. Managing warehousing personnel and maintaining warehousing performance by: coaching, mentoring , and disciplining employees; and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Developing and maintaining Work Instructions for all warehousing tasks. Ensuring all relevant personnel are trained in those tasks and that all training is documented. Proactively reviewing all warehousing procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure they meet/exceed business requirements. Providing prompt, accurate and customer/business focused responses to enquiries from internal/external customers to ensure an excellent standard of Customer Service.Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.Our commitment to comprehensive engineering excellence ensures our products and services deliver safe, reliable, quality critical power solutions that you can rely on. Anord Mardix promises innovative engineering solutions to all our clients, meeting the most technical requirements with ease, no matter what the challenge.We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Workday Career Site Cookie Notice Optional : + and . + We use third-party services such as Google Analytics to gather external career site traffic metrics and analyze visitor information, such as browser usage, visitor numbers, and which pages are used. sets out how they use the information they gather. + We may use pixel tags or scripts supplied by various job boards to track when you navigate to our website from a job board and submit a job application. Flex uses this information on an anonymous basis, this helps us understand the efficiency of our recruiting campaigns. Further information on these pixel tags or scripts may be provided by the job board site you have used # Select to consent to this use or DeclineAnord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you. Job Summary What a typical day looks like: The experience we're looking to add to our team: At least 5 years of experience working in a warehouse and background in distribution and operations management Previous managerial experience is preferred Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a warehouse and third-party logistics management practices. A background in distribution and operations management. Strong IT, organisation and analytical skills with good knowledge of ERP/WMS. A creative, proactive individual with the ability to make good judgements and think and act quickly. Strong presentation and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate and influence at all levels of an organisation. Ability to work on own initiative, manage time effectively and meet targets and objectives. Strong management and analytical skills, persuasive ability and collaborative approach to customer demands. Eligible to work in UK What you'll receive for the great work you provide: A long-term role with many opportunities to learn, grow and develop - we turn jobs into careers. An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success; A competitive salary and benefits package which includes: + A merit-based annual pay review + Enhanced annual leave + Employee recognition scheme and long service awards + Referral bonus + Volunteer days + Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year + Sick pay scheme + Cycle to Work scheme + Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Flexible/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function Travel opportunities (role dependent Support in your well-being by access to + Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice + On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)BB97 Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply ChainAnord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Anord Mardix, you must complete the application process first).To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Warehouse Manager located in Kendal. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the Warehouse Manager will operate our warehouse functions at our UK sites where relationship building skills are essential, along with communication and influencing skills to negotiate and work with both staff members, management and stakeholders Maintaining receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures. Overseeing stock control and order processing, ensuring all stock movements are timely and cost efficient. Safeguarding warehousing operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols. Maintaining physical condition of warehouses by: planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; and, issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement. Managing warehousing personnel and maintaining warehousing performance by: coaching, mentoring , and disciplining employees; and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Developing and maintaining Work Instructions for all warehousing tasks. Ensuring all relevant personnel are trained in those tasks and that all training is documented. Proactively reviewing all warehousing procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure they meet/exceed business requirements. Providing prompt, accurate and customer/business focused responses to enquiries from internal/external customers to ensure an excellent standard of Customer Service.Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.Our commitment to comprehensive engineering excellence ensures our products and services deliver safe, reliable, quality critical power solutions that you can rely on. Anord Mardix promises innovative engineering solutions to all our clients, meeting the most technical requirements with ease, no matter what the challenge.We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you.
Procurement Manager Crawley, West Sussex (Hybrid)Permanent, Full Time All applicants must be immediately available or on very short notice to be considered Alexander Lloyd are partnering with an innovative manufacturing organisation to recruit a Procurement Manager. This is a key role focused on delivering procurement strategy, supplier performance, and supply chain resilience in a fast-paced production environment. The Role You will own supplier categories and lead sourcing activity, ensuring a cost-effective, compliant, and reliable supply base to support production and growth. Working cross-functionally, you'll drive supplier performance and manage risk across the supply chain. Key Responsibilities Lead sourcing activity, RFQs, and supplier negotiations Manage supplier performance across delivery, quality, cost, and KPIs Develop and execute category and procurement strategies Support demand planning and production continuity Identify and mitigate supply chain risks Drive cost reduction and value improvement initiatives Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Programme teams About You Proven procurement experience within manufacturing or regulated environments Strong supplier management and negotiation skills Experience with demand planning / forecasting Knowledge of supplier performance frameworks and KPIs Strong stakeholder engagement skills ERP/MRP experience and data-driven approach Desirable: Experience within complex engineered products; CIPS or similar qualification. Please quote 52370 when calling Phill Stagg at Alexander Lloyd or email them at . This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Procurement & Supply Chain space from entry to c-suite level.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Procurement Manager Crawley, West Sussex (Hybrid)Permanent, Full Time All applicants must be immediately available or on very short notice to be considered Alexander Lloyd are partnering with an innovative manufacturing organisation to recruit a Procurement Manager. This is a key role focused on delivering procurement strategy, supplier performance, and supply chain resilience in a fast-paced production environment. The Role You will own supplier categories and lead sourcing activity, ensuring a cost-effective, compliant, and reliable supply base to support production and growth. Working cross-functionally, you'll drive supplier performance and manage risk across the supply chain. Key Responsibilities Lead sourcing activity, RFQs, and supplier negotiations Manage supplier performance across delivery, quality, cost, and KPIs Develop and execute category and procurement strategies Support demand planning and production continuity Identify and mitigate supply chain risks Drive cost reduction and value improvement initiatives Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Programme teams About You Proven procurement experience within manufacturing or regulated environments Strong supplier management and negotiation skills Experience with demand planning / forecasting Knowledge of supplier performance frameworks and KPIs Strong stakeholder engagement skills ERP/MRP experience and data-driven approach Desirable: Experience within complex engineered products; CIPS or similar qualification. Please quote 52370 when calling Phill Stagg at Alexander Lloyd or email them at . This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Procurement & Supply Chain space from entry to c-suite level.
My public sector client are seeking an experienced Interim Category Manager to lead procurement strategies and deliver value across capital projects within the public sector. This temporary role based in the West Midlands, requires a focused individual with expertise in procurement. Client Details This organisation is a public sector entity dedicated to providing essential services to the community. Operating as a medium-sized organisation, it focuses on delivering value and efficiency in its procurement and supply chain functions. Description Develop and implement procurement strategies for capital projects to achieve cost savings and efficiency. Manage end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations. Conduct market analysis to identify suitable suppliers and negotiate contracts. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver tailored solutions. Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships. Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Provide regular updates and reports on procurement activities and savings achieved. Support the development and implementation of best practices in procurement and supply chain management. Profile A successful Interim Category Manager - Capital should have: Strong knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and frameworks. Proven ability to manage large-scale procurement projects effectively. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. A proactive approach to identifying cost-saving opportunities. Experience in managing supplier relationships and performance. Ability to work independently and deliver results within tight deadlines. Job Offer Competitive daily rate of 350 to 550 (rate varies with number of days you work) Part time role (3 or 4 days) 6 - 8 months contract Opportunity to work within a well-established public sector organisation Temporary position, offering a chance to make a significant impact on capital projects. Professional and collaborative work environment. If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as an Interim Category Manager in the public sector, we encourage you to apply today.
May 12, 2026
Contractor
My public sector client are seeking an experienced Interim Category Manager to lead procurement strategies and deliver value across capital projects within the public sector. This temporary role based in the West Midlands, requires a focused individual with expertise in procurement. Client Details This organisation is a public sector entity dedicated to providing essential services to the community. Operating as a medium-sized organisation, it focuses on delivering value and efficiency in its procurement and supply chain functions. Description Develop and implement procurement strategies for capital projects to achieve cost savings and efficiency. Manage end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations. Conduct market analysis to identify suitable suppliers and negotiate contracts. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver tailored solutions. Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships. Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Provide regular updates and reports on procurement activities and savings achieved. Support the development and implementation of best practices in procurement and supply chain management. Profile A successful Interim Category Manager - Capital should have: Strong knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and frameworks. Proven ability to manage large-scale procurement projects effectively. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. A proactive approach to identifying cost-saving opportunities. Experience in managing supplier relationships and performance. Ability to work independently and deliver results within tight deadlines. Job Offer Competitive daily rate of 350 to 550 (rate varies with number of days you work) Part time role (3 or 4 days) 6 - 8 months contract Opportunity to work within a well-established public sector organisation Temporary position, offering a chance to make a significant impact on capital projects. Professional and collaborative work environment. If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as an Interim Category Manager in the public sector, we encourage you to apply today.
About Zip Here at Zip, we're reimagining how modern businesses function in the age of AI. The simple task of buying software, services, or tools at work has become hopelessly complicated at even the most innovative companies in the world. Today, enterprises spend $120T+ per year globally (>30 times larger than annual consumer e-commerce spend) and rely on vendors more than ever before to run their businesses. Our co-founders started Zip in 2020 to address this seemingly universal problem with a purpose-built procurement platform that provides a simple, consumer-grade user experience. Within the last 5 years, Zip has created a new category and developed the leading solution in this $50B+ TAM space. Today, the world's leading companies like OpenAI, Snowflake, Anthropic, Coinbase, and JPMorgan Chase rely on Zip to manage billions of dollars in spend. We have a world-class team coming from category-defining companies like Airbnb, Meta, Stripe, Salesforce, Apple, and Google. With a $2.2 billion valuation and $370 million in funding from Y Combinator, Tiger Global, BOND, DST Global, and CRV, we're focused on developing cutting-edge technology, expanding into new global markets, and-above all-driving incredible value for our customers. Join us! Your Role We're looking for a Customer Success Manager (equivalent to a technical account manager) to manage our rapidly growing enterprise customer base across all industries. As a Sr. CSM, you'll work closely with sales, implementation, engineering and product while also working with a variety of customer stakeholders. You will advise customers on how to transform the way they manage B2B purchasing across their business, creating immediate value and efficiency for employees through product adoption and enablement. This role is ideal for you if you enjoy being a product expert, creative problem solving, and want to work with a world-class team and customers such as Coinbase, Snowflake, Toast, Northwestern Mutual, Notion, Canva, Samsara, Databricks, Miro, and many more. You Will Help our customers drive procurement success on the Zip platform. Define customer business outcomes and partner with our customers to deliver those outcomes on a continuous basis. Act as a trusted procurement advisor and thought partner to continuously educate and enable our customers on Zip's platform and procurement best practices. Identify champions and build relationships with key business stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Legal, IT/Security, and Privacy/Compliance teams. Maintain high levels of customer engagement and satisfaction with a focus on customer adoption and loyalty. Manage customer health and hedge account risks based on data-driven adoption metrics. Partner closely with product and engineering to translate business needs and requirements into new solutions for customers, while skillfully managing customer expectations. Train and empower customers to be product specialists to become increasingly self-sufficient for their organization. Partner with the renewals team to achieve target GRR. Continuously improve Customer Success assets and processes. We're an early-stage company, we want people who are excited to build and motivated to up-level the status quo! Qualifications 5+ years of relevant work experience working in customer-facing customer success, technical account management or strategic consulting organization. B2B SaaS experience in a high-paced environment is a benefit. Procurement experience (procurement, sourcing, or vendor management background) and familiarity with procurement technologies such as ERP (Netsuite, Coupa, etc.), HRIS (Workday etc.), CLM, GRC, JIRA, ServiceNow workflow management tools. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish quick rapport and trust with customers. Strong project management skills to manage a dynamic customer portfolio. Creative problem solver while being attentive to details. Business process-oriented and ability to think about workflow efficiency (e.g. diagrams, conditionally based logic, etc.). Proactive team player that is able to identify process gaps and willing to jump in and help wherever needed (company, team, self mentality). Nice to Haves Payments software experience (invoicing, PO creation) and background working with CFOs, Controller, Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable roles. Experience with SaaS workflow management tools (low code / no code configuration). Experience working in a top tier consulting firm or have an MBA. Perks & Benefits At Zip, we're committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work. Start-up equity Health, vision & dental coverage Flexible PTO Apple equipment plus home office budget We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!
May 11, 2026
Full time
About Zip Here at Zip, we're reimagining how modern businesses function in the age of AI. The simple task of buying software, services, or tools at work has become hopelessly complicated at even the most innovative companies in the world. Today, enterprises spend $120T+ per year globally (>30 times larger than annual consumer e-commerce spend) and rely on vendors more than ever before to run their businesses. Our co-founders started Zip in 2020 to address this seemingly universal problem with a purpose-built procurement platform that provides a simple, consumer-grade user experience. Within the last 5 years, Zip has created a new category and developed the leading solution in this $50B+ TAM space. Today, the world's leading companies like OpenAI, Snowflake, Anthropic, Coinbase, and JPMorgan Chase rely on Zip to manage billions of dollars in spend. We have a world-class team coming from category-defining companies like Airbnb, Meta, Stripe, Salesforce, Apple, and Google. With a $2.2 billion valuation and $370 million in funding from Y Combinator, Tiger Global, BOND, DST Global, and CRV, we're focused on developing cutting-edge technology, expanding into new global markets, and-above all-driving incredible value for our customers. Join us! Your Role We're looking for a Customer Success Manager (equivalent to a technical account manager) to manage our rapidly growing enterprise customer base across all industries. As a Sr. CSM, you'll work closely with sales, implementation, engineering and product while also working with a variety of customer stakeholders. You will advise customers on how to transform the way they manage B2B purchasing across their business, creating immediate value and efficiency for employees through product adoption and enablement. This role is ideal for you if you enjoy being a product expert, creative problem solving, and want to work with a world-class team and customers such as Coinbase, Snowflake, Toast, Northwestern Mutual, Notion, Canva, Samsara, Databricks, Miro, and many more. You Will Help our customers drive procurement success on the Zip platform. Define customer business outcomes and partner with our customers to deliver those outcomes on a continuous basis. Act as a trusted procurement advisor and thought partner to continuously educate and enable our customers on Zip's platform and procurement best practices. Identify champions and build relationships with key business stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Legal, IT/Security, and Privacy/Compliance teams. Maintain high levels of customer engagement and satisfaction with a focus on customer adoption and loyalty. Manage customer health and hedge account risks based on data-driven adoption metrics. Partner closely with product and engineering to translate business needs and requirements into new solutions for customers, while skillfully managing customer expectations. Train and empower customers to be product specialists to become increasingly self-sufficient for their organization. Partner with the renewals team to achieve target GRR. Continuously improve Customer Success assets and processes. We're an early-stage company, we want people who are excited to build and motivated to up-level the status quo! Qualifications 5+ years of relevant work experience working in customer-facing customer success, technical account management or strategic consulting organization. B2B SaaS experience in a high-paced environment is a benefit. Procurement experience (procurement, sourcing, or vendor management background) and familiarity with procurement technologies such as ERP (Netsuite, Coupa, etc.), HRIS (Workday etc.), CLM, GRC, JIRA, ServiceNow workflow management tools. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish quick rapport and trust with customers. Strong project management skills to manage a dynamic customer portfolio. Creative problem solver while being attentive to details. Business process-oriented and ability to think about workflow efficiency (e.g. diagrams, conditionally based logic, etc.). Proactive team player that is able to identify process gaps and willing to jump in and help wherever needed (company, team, self mentality). Nice to Haves Payments software experience (invoicing, PO creation) and background working with CFOs, Controller, Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable roles. Experience with SaaS workflow management tools (low code / no code configuration). Experience working in a top tier consulting firm or have an MBA. Perks & Benefits At Zip, we're committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work. Start-up equity Health, vision & dental coverage Flexible PTO Apple equipment plus home office budget We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!
Ready to embark on the quest to join Hack The Box? At the end of this journey, you'll become a proud member of Hack The Box, with the ultimate mission to raise cyber resilience, so that every organization can stay ahead of tomorrow's threats. The core mission of the Sr Partner Development Manager The Partner Manager, EMEA will play an impactful role in scaling our footprint across the region. You will be responsible for nurturing our existing strategic resellers, identifying growth opportunities, and driving co-sell motions with both traditional resellers and complementary technology partners. You will work closely with our Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to ensure our partners are enabled, motivated, and hitting their pipeline goals. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a cult following in the cybersecurity community. With your relationship-building skills and commercial acumen, you will evolve our partner program and drive tangible impact in a mission-driven industry. Location & Work Mode UK, London, preferred) Fully Remote The adventures that await you 1. Relationship Management Existing Resellers & Distributors: This is your core focus. You will build and nurture deep relationships at all levels (Sales Reps, Practice Leads, and Executive Stakeholders) across our EMEA partner base. You'll ensure HTB is "top of mind" for their sales teams through regular connects and alignment sessions. Complementary Partners: Work with existing strategic technology partners that align with HTB's mission. You will explore collaborative opportunities for joint GTM. 2. Business Development & Growth Pipeline Generation: Work hand-in-hand with partners to identify and qualify new enterprise opportunities. You'll drive "Partner-Sourced" revenue through targeted account mapping and co-marketing initiatives. Co-Selling & Deal Support: Manage partner sales cycles by providing expertise on HTB's value proposition, navigating complex procurement processes, and leveraging customer success stories to close deals. Go-to-Market (GTM) Plans: Collaborate with internal teams to build EMEA-specific GTM strategies. Funding & Incentives: Manage and optimize partner incentive programs and MDF (Marketing Development Funds) to drive maximum ROI and partner loyalty. 3. Communication & Operations QBRs & Executive Alignment: Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key partners to track performance, share updates on the HTB roadmap, and realign on strategic goals. Enablement: Facilitate the training and onboarding of partner sales and technical teams. You'll ensure they are equipped to demo the HTB platform and articulate our unique gamified approach to upskilling. Partner Ops: Keep data hygiene high by tracking sourced pipeline, deal registrations, and certification levels to ensure a transparent and efficient ecosystem. Targets: The role is measured on partner-sourced pipeline in focus regions (UKI, DACH, Nordics). Skills, knowledge, and experience points required to unlock the role 5-6 years of experience in partnerships or business development, cyber experience a huge plus Experience creating an actionable plan to grow revenue. Must be willing to travel throughout the regions including attendance at all business reviews and ad hoc meetings. Demonstrate leadership that promotes and exemplifies the highest levels of teamwork, personal accountability, and mutual support to the Partner. Experience collaborating with internal and external teams Excellent communication, presentation, prioritization, time management and negotiation with stakeholders at all levels. ️ What your Hack The Box adventure will have in store: You'll have the exhilarating opportunity to contribute to a product that is highly appreciated by users and the cybersecurity community at large. You'll experience a highly supportive and caring environment, fostering growth, flexibility, and autonomy. You'll embark on an exciting journey of continuous learning and problem-solving, leveling up as our organization grows. Most importantly, you'll have a blast at HTB because fun is an essential ingredient in our recipe for success! Just wait until you see our global meet ups! The gems you'll be enjoying: Private Health Care & Life Insurance Home Office Allowance Ticket Restaurant Allowance Paid paternity leave Dedicated budget for training and professional development, participation in conferences State-of-the-art equipment Full access to the Hack The Box lab offerings; so you can learn how to hack ABOUT HACK THE BOX Hack The Box (HTB) is the cybersecurity upskilling and talent development platform trusted by individuals, enterprises, and government agencies to sharpen offensive and defensive capabilities. Powered by a vibrant global community and hands on, real world training, HTB helps security teams practice like attackers, validate skills continuously, and move faster against emerging threats. We're scaling rapidly across the enterprise market-especially in Financial Services, MSSPs, and Technology-and we're just getting started. If you're excited to turn technical depth into crisp stories, to shape a category, and to fuel measurable growth in a fast, collaborative environment-come build with us.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Ready to embark on the quest to join Hack The Box? At the end of this journey, you'll become a proud member of Hack The Box, with the ultimate mission to raise cyber resilience, so that every organization can stay ahead of tomorrow's threats. The core mission of the Sr Partner Development Manager The Partner Manager, EMEA will play an impactful role in scaling our footprint across the region. You will be responsible for nurturing our existing strategic resellers, identifying growth opportunities, and driving co-sell motions with both traditional resellers and complementary technology partners. You will work closely with our Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to ensure our partners are enabled, motivated, and hitting their pipeline goals. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a cult following in the cybersecurity community. With your relationship-building skills and commercial acumen, you will evolve our partner program and drive tangible impact in a mission-driven industry. Location & Work Mode UK, London, preferred) Fully Remote The adventures that await you 1. Relationship Management Existing Resellers & Distributors: This is your core focus. You will build and nurture deep relationships at all levels (Sales Reps, Practice Leads, and Executive Stakeholders) across our EMEA partner base. You'll ensure HTB is "top of mind" for their sales teams through regular connects and alignment sessions. Complementary Partners: Work with existing strategic technology partners that align with HTB's mission. You will explore collaborative opportunities for joint GTM. 2. Business Development & Growth Pipeline Generation: Work hand-in-hand with partners to identify and qualify new enterprise opportunities. You'll drive "Partner-Sourced" revenue through targeted account mapping and co-marketing initiatives. Co-Selling & Deal Support: Manage partner sales cycles by providing expertise on HTB's value proposition, navigating complex procurement processes, and leveraging customer success stories to close deals. Go-to-Market (GTM) Plans: Collaborate with internal teams to build EMEA-specific GTM strategies. Funding & Incentives: Manage and optimize partner incentive programs and MDF (Marketing Development Funds) to drive maximum ROI and partner loyalty. 3. Communication & Operations QBRs & Executive Alignment: Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key partners to track performance, share updates on the HTB roadmap, and realign on strategic goals. Enablement: Facilitate the training and onboarding of partner sales and technical teams. You'll ensure they are equipped to demo the HTB platform and articulate our unique gamified approach to upskilling. Partner Ops: Keep data hygiene high by tracking sourced pipeline, deal registrations, and certification levels to ensure a transparent and efficient ecosystem. Targets: The role is measured on partner-sourced pipeline in focus regions (UKI, DACH, Nordics). Skills, knowledge, and experience points required to unlock the role 5-6 years of experience in partnerships or business development, cyber experience a huge plus Experience creating an actionable plan to grow revenue. Must be willing to travel throughout the regions including attendance at all business reviews and ad hoc meetings. Demonstrate leadership that promotes and exemplifies the highest levels of teamwork, personal accountability, and mutual support to the Partner. Experience collaborating with internal and external teams Excellent communication, presentation, prioritization, time management and negotiation with stakeholders at all levels. ️ What your Hack The Box adventure will have in store: You'll have the exhilarating opportunity to contribute to a product that is highly appreciated by users and the cybersecurity community at large. You'll experience a highly supportive and caring environment, fostering growth, flexibility, and autonomy. You'll embark on an exciting journey of continuous learning and problem-solving, leveling up as our organization grows. Most importantly, you'll have a blast at HTB because fun is an essential ingredient in our recipe for success! Just wait until you see our global meet ups! The gems you'll be enjoying: Private Health Care & Life Insurance Home Office Allowance Ticket Restaurant Allowance Paid paternity leave Dedicated budget for training and professional development, participation in conferences State-of-the-art equipment Full access to the Hack The Box lab offerings; so you can learn how to hack ABOUT HACK THE BOX Hack The Box (HTB) is the cybersecurity upskilling and talent development platform trusted by individuals, enterprises, and government agencies to sharpen offensive and defensive capabilities. Powered by a vibrant global community and hands on, real world training, HTB helps security teams practice like attackers, validate skills continuously, and move faster against emerging threats. We're scaling rapidly across the enterprise market-especially in Financial Services, MSSPs, and Technology-and we're just getting started. If you're excited to turn technical depth into crisp stories, to shape a category, and to fuel measurable growth in a fast, collaborative environment-come build with us.
Commercial Lead - Government -PCR15 - PR23 - SC Clearance - London (Hybrid) I am working with a government client who are looking for a number of Commercial Leads to join their DDaT procurement team. Due to the urgency and nature of the role, candidates who hold British nationality and active SC Clearance will be preferred. You'll work across both PCR15 and the Procurement Act 2023, guiding senior stakeholders and ensuring compliant, audit-ready commercial outcomes throughout the life cycle and shaping category strategies and routes to market. I am therefore keen to speak with candidates who have: Public sector procurement experience, ideally within digital, data, AI or wider technology categories. Significant experience managing complex, high-value procurement under PCR15 and/or PR23. Proven ability to operate confidently in a dual-regime environment across Legacy frameworks and new obligations. Strong understanding of government sourcing playbooks and commercial governance. Expertise in using CCS and other frameworks, including call-off procedures and flexible purchasing models. Experience procuring AI solutions, data platforms, SaaS, cloud services and digital delivery or infrastructure. Strong commercial acumen, risk management skills and experience developing sourcing strategies for complex markets. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing senior decision makers. Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration!
May 11, 2026
Contractor
Commercial Lead - Government -PCR15 - PR23 - SC Clearance - London (Hybrid) I am working with a government client who are looking for a number of Commercial Leads to join their DDaT procurement team. Due to the urgency and nature of the role, candidates who hold British nationality and active SC Clearance will be preferred. You'll work across both PCR15 and the Procurement Act 2023, guiding senior stakeholders and ensuring compliant, audit-ready commercial outcomes throughout the life cycle and shaping category strategies and routes to market. I am therefore keen to speak with candidates who have: Public sector procurement experience, ideally within digital, data, AI or wider technology categories. Significant experience managing complex, high-value procurement under PCR15 and/or PR23. Proven ability to operate confidently in a dual-regime environment across Legacy frameworks and new obligations. Strong understanding of government sourcing playbooks and commercial governance. Expertise in using CCS and other frameworks, including call-off procedures and flexible purchasing models. Experience procuring AI solutions, data platforms, SaaS, cloud services and digital delivery or infrastructure. Strong commercial acumen, risk management skills and experience developing sourcing strategies for complex markets. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing senior decision makers. Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration!
Job Title: Category ManagerLocation: Leeds (Office-based)Type: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary: Competitive Role OverviewSF Recruitment are seeking a highly technical and commercially driven Category Manager to lead sourcing strategy and supplier management for our Leeds based client across a complex manufacturing environment. This role blends strategic procurement with strong engineering awareness, covering mechanical systems, automation, and production line integration. You will be responsible for driving innovation, cost optimisation, and performance improvements through supplier collaboration, technical evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Duties:-Develop and deliver category strategies -Align sourcing strategies with operational, engineering, and capital investment plans-Develop long-term supplier roadmaps focused on innovation, performance, and total cost of ownership-Work closely with engineering and operations teams to define technical specifications and performance requirements-Assess machinery design, mechanical systems, and automation capability during supplier selection-Support standardisation and modularisation of equipment across sites-Lead technical reviews and feasibility assessments for new machinery investments-Manage relationships with OEMs, system integrators, and specialist engineering suppliers-Drive supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and technical capability-Negotiate contracts for capital equipment, maintenance agreements, and lifecycle services-Develop strategic supplier partnerships to support innovation and competitive advantage-Drive sustainability improvements in energy efficiency, machine performance, and waste reduction-Lead procurement activity for CAPEX projects Key Skills & Experience-Experience in procurement or category management within industrial equipment or manufacturing environmentsExperience working with OEMs, system integrators, and engineering suppliers-Proven CAPEX procurement and contract negotiation experience-Knowledge of value engineering, cost modelling, and reverse engineering techniques-Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills-Commercially astute with strategic thinking ability-Confident working cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams-Detail-oriented with a structured and analytical approach-Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment If you have the relevant experience for this role and would like further details, please apply with a copy of your CV today.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Category ManagerLocation: Leeds (Office-based)Type: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary: Competitive Role OverviewSF Recruitment are seeking a highly technical and commercially driven Category Manager to lead sourcing strategy and supplier management for our Leeds based client across a complex manufacturing environment. This role blends strategic procurement with strong engineering awareness, covering mechanical systems, automation, and production line integration. You will be responsible for driving innovation, cost optimisation, and performance improvements through supplier collaboration, technical evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Duties:-Develop and deliver category strategies -Align sourcing strategies with operational, engineering, and capital investment plans-Develop long-term supplier roadmaps focused on innovation, performance, and total cost of ownership-Work closely with engineering and operations teams to define technical specifications and performance requirements-Assess machinery design, mechanical systems, and automation capability during supplier selection-Support standardisation and modularisation of equipment across sites-Lead technical reviews and feasibility assessments for new machinery investments-Manage relationships with OEMs, system integrators, and specialist engineering suppliers-Drive supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and technical capability-Negotiate contracts for capital equipment, maintenance agreements, and lifecycle services-Develop strategic supplier partnerships to support innovation and competitive advantage-Drive sustainability improvements in energy efficiency, machine performance, and waste reduction-Lead procurement activity for CAPEX projects Key Skills & Experience-Experience in procurement or category management within industrial equipment or manufacturing environmentsExperience working with OEMs, system integrators, and engineering suppliers-Proven CAPEX procurement and contract negotiation experience-Knowledge of value engineering, cost modelling, and reverse engineering techniques-Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills-Commercially astute with strategic thinking ability-Confident working cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams-Detail-oriented with a structured and analytical approach-Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment If you have the relevant experience for this role and would like further details, please apply with a copy of your CV today.
Job title: Operational Business Partner Location: Brimsdown 3 days on site working/ 2 days remote W orld-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As an Operational Procurement Business Partner, you'll support JM's mission in sustainable technology by leading procurement at the site and across key procure-to-pay (P2P) activities across your region. You'll ensure compliance with global procurement policies, manage supplier performance, and serve as the link between global strategy and local business needs. In this role, you'll be responsible for all procurement of goods and services at the site, drive process excellence and policy adherence, foster collaboration, and support continuous improvement to help deliver impactful, sustainable outcomes. The role: Acting as the primary contact for local stakeholders, supporting end-to-end procurement and identifying improvement opportunities. Understanding local site requirements and advising on suitable solutions and procurement processes. Acting as a liaison between site teams, suppliers and category managers for supplier performance. Supporting the local implementation of supplier agreements, aligned with savings strategies. Driving effective and compliant use of Coupa, SAP and other procurement tools. Collaborating across regions and categories to identify process gaps and support improvements. Key skills that will help you succeed in this role: Experience in sourcing, procurement operations and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. Knowledge of procurement best practices, negotiation and contract management. Ability to work effectively across diverse teams, cultures and time zones. Experience working in complex organisational environments. Proficiency in ERP and procurement systems such as SAP or Coupa. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong communication skills. What we offer: Competitive retirement savings Company matched Share Incentive Plan Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness Medical plans/health assessments Retailer and Wellbeing discounts Competitive annual incentive plan Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected. For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact (url removed). We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience. Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised. To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online. All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise.Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice . By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice. Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Job title: Operational Business Partner Location: Brimsdown 3 days on site working/ 2 days remote W orld-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As an Operational Procurement Business Partner, you'll support JM's mission in sustainable technology by leading procurement at the site and across key procure-to-pay (P2P) activities across your region. You'll ensure compliance with global procurement policies, manage supplier performance, and serve as the link between global strategy and local business needs. In this role, you'll be responsible for all procurement of goods and services at the site, drive process excellence and policy adherence, foster collaboration, and support continuous improvement to help deliver impactful, sustainable outcomes. The role: Acting as the primary contact for local stakeholders, supporting end-to-end procurement and identifying improvement opportunities. Understanding local site requirements and advising on suitable solutions and procurement processes. Acting as a liaison between site teams, suppliers and category managers for supplier performance. Supporting the local implementation of supplier agreements, aligned with savings strategies. Driving effective and compliant use of Coupa, SAP and other procurement tools. Collaborating across regions and categories to identify process gaps and support improvements. Key skills that will help you succeed in this role: Experience in sourcing, procurement operations and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. Knowledge of procurement best practices, negotiation and contract management. Ability to work effectively across diverse teams, cultures and time zones. Experience working in complex organisational environments. Proficiency in ERP and procurement systems such as SAP or Coupa. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong communication skills. What we offer: Competitive retirement savings Company matched Share Incentive Plan Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness Medical plans/health assessments Retailer and Wellbeing discounts Competitive annual incentive plan Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected. For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact (url removed). We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience. Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised. To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online. All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise.Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice . By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice. Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
Job Description Procurement Category Manager Full time Derby/Hybrid Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and we are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that champions inclusivity, creativity, and your professional growth. Position Summary As a Procurement Category Manager, you'll be part of a function that plays a critical role in our transformation and success. You'll lead a team of buyers, manage senior-level supplier relationships, and deliver integrated sourcing strategies that drive performance across Cost, Quality, and Delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a role that blends strategic leadership with hands-on procurement excellence. What you will be doing: In this role, you'll lead a team of buyers and take ownership of developing and deploying global commodity/category strategies. You'll manage strategic sourcing, commercial risk, and supplier performance while driving value, resilience, and competitive advantage. You'll also coach and mentor your team, helping to strengthen our overall sourcing capability. You'll blend leadership and hands-on commercial delivery, working closely with colleagues in Supplier Management Teams, Procurement, Engineering and Quality to turn opportunities into results. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining data-driven analysis and complex negotiations - all within a fast-moving, high-profile environment. Your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining integrated category strategies to ensure long-term supply chain resilience and value creation. Leading a team through complex negotiations and business cases, including cost modelling, contract drafting, and stakeholder alignment. Taking the lead in developing strong internal stakeholder relationships to enable strong collaboration across your sourcing Negotiating and drafting contracts to support expansion programmes Supporting Make v Buy strategy boards with the appropriate input regarding the external supplier landscape and financial analysis Managing supplier relationships and performance, ensuring appropriate contractual coverage and mitigating commercial risk. Supporting supplier consolidation and cost-saving initiatives across critical supply chains which deliver E2E value Position qualifications To be successful in this role, you'll bring strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy solving complex problems. Specifically, you'll need: A degree (BA level) and/or CIPS qualifications. Experience in Direct and/or Indirect Procurement within a regulated or complex industry. A track record of leading negotiations at a senior level and delivering commercial value. Expertise in category strategy development, supplier management, and in-contract performance. Understanding of Total Cost of Acquisition / Product Cost Lifecycles and commercial levers. A passion for driving change and making a measurable difference. Regional Benefits Generous Annual Leave Retirement Savings Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free! Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. Closing date for applications: 31st May 2026 As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Procurement Posting Date 08 May 2026; 00:05 Posting End Date 31 May 2026PandoLogic.
May 10, 2026
Full time
Job Description Procurement Category Manager Full time Derby/Hybrid Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and we are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that champions inclusivity, creativity, and your professional growth. Position Summary As a Procurement Category Manager, you'll be part of a function that plays a critical role in our transformation and success. You'll lead a team of buyers, manage senior-level supplier relationships, and deliver integrated sourcing strategies that drive performance across Cost, Quality, and Delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a role that blends strategic leadership with hands-on procurement excellence. What you will be doing: In this role, you'll lead a team of buyers and take ownership of developing and deploying global commodity/category strategies. You'll manage strategic sourcing, commercial risk, and supplier performance while driving value, resilience, and competitive advantage. You'll also coach and mentor your team, helping to strengthen our overall sourcing capability. You'll blend leadership and hands-on commercial delivery, working closely with colleagues in Supplier Management Teams, Procurement, Engineering and Quality to turn opportunities into results. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining data-driven analysis and complex negotiations - all within a fast-moving, high-profile environment. Your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining integrated category strategies to ensure long-term supply chain resilience and value creation. Leading a team through complex negotiations and business cases, including cost modelling, contract drafting, and stakeholder alignment. Taking the lead in developing strong internal stakeholder relationships to enable strong collaboration across your sourcing Negotiating and drafting contracts to support expansion programmes Supporting Make v Buy strategy boards with the appropriate input regarding the external supplier landscape and financial analysis Managing supplier relationships and performance, ensuring appropriate contractual coverage and mitigating commercial risk. Supporting supplier consolidation and cost-saving initiatives across critical supply chains which deliver E2E value Position qualifications To be successful in this role, you'll bring strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy solving complex problems. Specifically, you'll need: A degree (BA level) and/or CIPS qualifications. Experience in Direct and/or Indirect Procurement within a regulated or complex industry. A track record of leading negotiations at a senior level and delivering commercial value. Expertise in category strategy development, supplier management, and in-contract performance. Understanding of Total Cost of Acquisition / Product Cost Lifecycles and commercial levers. A passion for driving change and making a measurable difference. Regional Benefits Generous Annual Leave Retirement Savings Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free! Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. Closing date for applications: 31st May 2026 As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Procurement Posting Date 08 May 2026; 00:05 Posting End Date 31 May 2026PandoLogic.
This is a senior, hands-on purchasing role with real autonomy, owning global sourcing and supply decisions for a specialist FMCG product category. The role plays a central part in launching new materials, managing international suppliers, and supporting ambitious commercial growth plans. Client Details The company is a well-established organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector, known for its expertise in delivering high-quality products. It operates as a medium-sized enterprise with a strong focus on operational efficiency and supply chain excellence. Description Own end-to-end purchasing activity for a defined packaging category Work on new product development (NPD) projects, supporting innovation and custom solutions Manage and develop international supplier relationships across multiple regions Negotiate commercial terms to optimise cost, quality, and continuity of supply Place and manage orders in line with forecasts and customer demand Monitor inventory levels, mitigate risk, and support stock checks and audits Work cross-functionally with operations, sales, finance, and design teams Profile A successful Purchasing Manager should have: Proven background in FMCG purchasing (food, packaging, or adjacent sectors) Strong negotiation and vendor management skills. A solid understanding of procurement processes and cost analysis techniques. Demonstrated experience managing global supply chains and international suppliers Strong commercial acumen, numeracy, and forecasting capability Confident communicator able to work autonomously in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from 50,000 to 55,000 per annum. Opportunity to work in the thriving industrial and manufacturing sector. Supportive work environment and a focus on professional development. Take the next step in your career and apply today!
May 10, 2026
Full time
This is a senior, hands-on purchasing role with real autonomy, owning global sourcing and supply decisions for a specialist FMCG product category. The role plays a central part in launching new materials, managing international suppliers, and supporting ambitious commercial growth plans. Client Details The company is a well-established organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector, known for its expertise in delivering high-quality products. It operates as a medium-sized enterprise with a strong focus on operational efficiency and supply chain excellence. Description Own end-to-end purchasing activity for a defined packaging category Work on new product development (NPD) projects, supporting innovation and custom solutions Manage and develop international supplier relationships across multiple regions Negotiate commercial terms to optimise cost, quality, and continuity of supply Place and manage orders in line with forecasts and customer demand Monitor inventory levels, mitigate risk, and support stock checks and audits Work cross-functionally with operations, sales, finance, and design teams Profile A successful Purchasing Manager should have: Proven background in FMCG purchasing (food, packaging, or adjacent sectors) Strong negotiation and vendor management skills. A solid understanding of procurement processes and cost analysis techniques. Demonstrated experience managing global supply chains and international suppliers Strong commercial acumen, numeracy, and forecasting capability Confident communicator able to work autonomously in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from 50,000 to 55,000 per annum. Opportunity to work in the thriving industrial and manufacturing sector. Supportive work environment and a focus on professional development. Take the next step in your career and apply today!
Talentmark are recruiting for a Senior Procurement Manager to join a global pharmaceutical company putting patients at the centre of what they do. The role will be based in Hertfordshire on a permanent basis. Location: The role is based in Hertfordshire and offers hybrid working. Role: Proactively identify and drive strategies and approaches for managing and sourcing third party spend requirements Collaborate with internal procurement (such as Business Partering, Insights, Analytics, Contracting, etc.) and business stakeholders to build and implement comprehensive category sourcing and spend management strategies aligned with business needs and functional objectives. Act as a Category and sourcing subject matter expert in Consulting Services, conducting market and internal analysis to develop strategies, best practices, and guidance on tactical plans for how the company should source and negotiate for third party goods and services in order to satisfy stakeholder requirements and maximize value. Deliver and execute sourcing strategies and major initiatives by leveraging spend, category know-how, robust sourcing, negotiation, contracting, supplier management methodologies and project management skills, and/or supporting team members by coaching them and enhancing their skills and knowledge. Develop content and automation, implement category strategies, develop category specific policies, translating sourcing strategy into content and automated buying channels guidelines, best practices and communication materials that improve business adoption, satisfaction, and overall efficiency. Influence Senior Leaders in decision-making and remove barriers to ensure the delivery of high-quality customer-oriented sourcing and spend management strategies Engage in complex discussions with senior leaders and provide expert Procurement advisory support. Your Background: Educated to degree level or above in a relevant scientific or business discipline. Significant procurement experience across strategic sourcing, global category management, complex contracting, and operational efficiency initiatives. Strong and deep knowledge and experience in the Consulting Category, and other Professional Services categories and overall understanding of other commodities. Experience in supplier management, contract negotiations, cost optimization, market research & analysis in the Consulting Category, and understand the applicable regulations and industry standards. Proven track record of implementing category strategies and frameworks, along with a strong interest in AI and the opportunities it offers to further enhance category management and strategies. Expertise in procurement end-to-end systems and processes. Significant experience in managing matrix teams in a global, fluid and interactive environment. Experience in project management including change management and process improvement with direct experience in delivering complex business process / organizational change projects. Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Senior Procurement Manager position please contact Mary Bolt on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote job reference (phone number removed) in all correspondence. It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.
May 10, 2026
Full time
Talentmark are recruiting for a Senior Procurement Manager to join a global pharmaceutical company putting patients at the centre of what they do. The role will be based in Hertfordshire on a permanent basis. Location: The role is based in Hertfordshire and offers hybrid working. Role: Proactively identify and drive strategies and approaches for managing and sourcing third party spend requirements Collaborate with internal procurement (such as Business Partering, Insights, Analytics, Contracting, etc.) and business stakeholders to build and implement comprehensive category sourcing and spend management strategies aligned with business needs and functional objectives. Act as a Category and sourcing subject matter expert in Consulting Services, conducting market and internal analysis to develop strategies, best practices, and guidance on tactical plans for how the company should source and negotiate for third party goods and services in order to satisfy stakeholder requirements and maximize value. Deliver and execute sourcing strategies and major initiatives by leveraging spend, category know-how, robust sourcing, negotiation, contracting, supplier management methodologies and project management skills, and/or supporting team members by coaching them and enhancing their skills and knowledge. Develop content and automation, implement category strategies, develop category specific policies, translating sourcing strategy into content and automated buying channels guidelines, best practices and communication materials that improve business adoption, satisfaction, and overall efficiency. Influence Senior Leaders in decision-making and remove barriers to ensure the delivery of high-quality customer-oriented sourcing and spend management strategies Engage in complex discussions with senior leaders and provide expert Procurement advisory support. Your Background: Educated to degree level or above in a relevant scientific or business discipline. Significant procurement experience across strategic sourcing, global category management, complex contracting, and operational efficiency initiatives. Strong and deep knowledge and experience in the Consulting Category, and other Professional Services categories and overall understanding of other commodities. Experience in supplier management, contract negotiations, cost optimization, market research & analysis in the Consulting Category, and understand the applicable regulations and industry standards. Proven track record of implementing category strategies and frameworks, along with a strong interest in AI and the opportunities it offers to further enhance category management and strategies. Expertise in procurement end-to-end systems and processes. Significant experience in managing matrix teams in a global, fluid and interactive environment. Experience in project management including change management and process improvement with direct experience in delivering complex business process / organizational change projects. Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Senior Procurement Manager position please contact Mary Bolt on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote job reference (phone number removed) in all correspondence. It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.
Our Company and Passion Does working on disruptive, integrated, sample-to-solution platforms excite you? Would you thrive leading procurement strategy across complex, global supply chains in a highly regulated environment? Revvity is seeking a high-impact, commercially minded procurement leader to shape and deliver sourcing strategies across both instrument hardware and reagent supply chains. This role sits at the intersection of operations, science, and commercial delivery-playing a critical role in enabling innovation, ensuring supply continuity, and driving business performance. Summary This role is accountable for defining and executing end-to-end procurement and sourcing strategy across instruments and reagents, ensuring alignment with business priorities, operational requirements, and regulatory standards. The Senior Procurement Manager will own supplier strategy, drive commercial value, and ensure resilient, high-performing supply chains across a complex, matrixed environment. This includes leadership of procurement activities, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and delivering measurable impact across cost, quality, risk, and growth. The role requires strong strategic leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate effectively across global and local interfaces, balancing enterprise priorities with site-specific needs. Key Responsibilities Strategic Procurement Leadership Define and execute procurement and category strategies across instrument hardware and reagent supply chains, aligned to business and operational objectives Establish and drive long-term supplier strategies, including selection, segmentation, and performance management Act as a strategic partner to Operations, R&D, and Commercial teams to enable business growth and innovation Supplier & Category Ownership Own end-to-end supplier lifecycle management, including selection, qualification, contracting, and performance optimisation Develop and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to enhance capability, innovation, and long-term value Lead sourcing strategies across both capital equipment and consumables/reagents, recognising differing lifecycle and regulatory requirements Supply Continuity & Risk Management Ensure robust supply continuity for critical materials across global operations Design and implement risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, inventory strategies, and contingency planning Proactively monitor external market dynamics and translate into actionable supply chain strategies Commercial & Financial Impact Deliver measurable value through cost optimisation, total cost of ownership (TCO), and supplier negotiations Contribute to margin improvement, working capital optimisation, and revenue enablement through effective sourcing strategies Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making and drive performance New Product Introduction & Innovation Partner with R&D and Manufacturing to support new product introduction (NPI) from early development through to full-scale production Identify opportunities to leverage supplier capabilities, drive innovation, and optimise make vs buy decisions Support M&A and due diligence activities, providing insight into supply chain risks and opportunities Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement Drive procurement and supply chain process improvements, including standardisation, efficiency, and scalability Contribute to broader global procurement initiatives, ensuring alignment and adoption across sites Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence Stakeholder & Matrix Leadership Operate effectively within a complex, matrixed organisation, influencing stakeholders across global, regional, and site levels Balance local operational needs with global strategy and governance frameworks Lead and develop procurement capability, fostering collaboration and high performance Compliance & Regulatory Ensure all procurement activities comply with ISO, regulatory, and company standards within a highly regulated environment Maintain robust processes to support audit readiness and quality requirements Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Science, or related discipline Significant experience in procurement within a biotech, diagnostics, or life sciences environment Demonstrated experience across instrument hardware and/or reagent/consumables sourcing Proven track record of delivering commercial value and supply chain resilience Strong negotiation and supplier management expertise Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree (MS or equivalent) in a relevant discipline Experience operating in a global, matrixed organisation Knowledge of instrument hardware and reagent supplier markets Experience with ERP / MRP systems (e.g. Infor, MS Dynamics, SAP) Strong analytical capability and data-driven decision making Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Additional European language skills (e.g. German or French) beneficial
May 10, 2026
Full time
Our Company and Passion Does working on disruptive, integrated, sample-to-solution platforms excite you? Would you thrive leading procurement strategy across complex, global supply chains in a highly regulated environment? Revvity is seeking a high-impact, commercially minded procurement leader to shape and deliver sourcing strategies across both instrument hardware and reagent supply chains. This role sits at the intersection of operations, science, and commercial delivery-playing a critical role in enabling innovation, ensuring supply continuity, and driving business performance. Summary This role is accountable for defining and executing end-to-end procurement and sourcing strategy across instruments and reagents, ensuring alignment with business priorities, operational requirements, and regulatory standards. The Senior Procurement Manager will own supplier strategy, drive commercial value, and ensure resilient, high-performing supply chains across a complex, matrixed environment. This includes leadership of procurement activities, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and delivering measurable impact across cost, quality, risk, and growth. The role requires strong strategic leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate effectively across global and local interfaces, balancing enterprise priorities with site-specific needs. Key Responsibilities Strategic Procurement Leadership Define and execute procurement and category strategies across instrument hardware and reagent supply chains, aligned to business and operational objectives Establish and drive long-term supplier strategies, including selection, segmentation, and performance management Act as a strategic partner to Operations, R&D, and Commercial teams to enable business growth and innovation Supplier & Category Ownership Own end-to-end supplier lifecycle management, including selection, qualification, contracting, and performance optimisation Develop and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to enhance capability, innovation, and long-term value Lead sourcing strategies across both capital equipment and consumables/reagents, recognising differing lifecycle and regulatory requirements Supply Continuity & Risk Management Ensure robust supply continuity for critical materials across global operations Design and implement risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, inventory strategies, and contingency planning Proactively monitor external market dynamics and translate into actionable supply chain strategies Commercial & Financial Impact Deliver measurable value through cost optimisation, total cost of ownership (TCO), and supplier negotiations Contribute to margin improvement, working capital optimisation, and revenue enablement through effective sourcing strategies Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making and drive performance New Product Introduction & Innovation Partner with R&D and Manufacturing to support new product introduction (NPI) from early development through to full-scale production Identify opportunities to leverage supplier capabilities, drive innovation, and optimise make vs buy decisions Support M&A and due diligence activities, providing insight into supply chain risks and opportunities Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement Drive procurement and supply chain process improvements, including standardisation, efficiency, and scalability Contribute to broader global procurement initiatives, ensuring alignment and adoption across sites Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence Stakeholder & Matrix Leadership Operate effectively within a complex, matrixed organisation, influencing stakeholders across global, regional, and site levels Balance local operational needs with global strategy and governance frameworks Lead and develop procurement capability, fostering collaboration and high performance Compliance & Regulatory Ensure all procurement activities comply with ISO, regulatory, and company standards within a highly regulated environment Maintain robust processes to support audit readiness and quality requirements Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Science, or related discipline Significant experience in procurement within a biotech, diagnostics, or life sciences environment Demonstrated experience across instrument hardware and/or reagent/consumables sourcing Proven track record of delivering commercial value and supply chain resilience Strong negotiation and supplier management expertise Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree (MS or equivalent) in a relevant discipline Experience operating in a global, matrixed organisation Knowledge of instrument hardware and reagent supplier markets Experience with ERP / MRP systems (e.g. Infor, MS Dynamics, SAP) Strong analytical capability and data-driven decision making Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Additional European language skills (e.g. German or French) beneficial
