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Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to lead strategic sourcing activity across complex, high-value categories? Do you thrive in environments where you can influence stakeholders, drive value, and shape commercial strategies? If so, this could be your next move. We're looking for a Senior Procurement Officer to take ownership of key indirect spend areas and deliver impactful procurement solutions across a diverse stakeholder landscape. About the Role This is a strategic and hands-on procurement position where you'll lead end-to-end tendering activity and develop category strategies that deliver measurable value. You'll work across a broad portfolio of indirect spend, with a focus on: Estates & Facilities Digital / Technology Workforce You'll manage procurement projects from initial scoping through to contract award, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations, including the Procurement Act 2023 . Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver end-to-end procurement exercises using e-tendering systems Develop and implement category strategies aligned to organisational objectives Provide expert advice on procurement routes, contract structures, and compliance Manage supplier relationships and contract performance to drive continuous improvement Analyse spend and market data to identify savings and value opportunities Engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders Line manage 1-2 team members, supporting their development and performance Ensure all procurement activity is compliant, transparent, and delivers best value About You You'll be a commercially minded procurement professional with the confidence to operate independently and influence at all levels. We're particularly interested in candidates who bring: Strong experience in public sector procurement Up-to-date knowledge of procurement legislation (including the Procurement Act 2023) Proven experience delivering tenders independently via e-procurement systems Experience in one or more of the following categories: Estates & Facilities, Digital, or Workforce Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills Experience managing or mentoring staff A CIPS qualification (or working towards Chartered status) is highly desirable. What's on offer A high-impact role with exposure to complex, high-value procurement projects Hybrid working with a central London office location near Tower Bridge Opportunity to shape category strategies and influence senior stakeholders A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression Location: London (near Tower Bridge) - hybrid working (1 day per week in office) Salary: 58-63,000 per annum If you're ready to take the lead on strategic procurement initiatives and make a tangible difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by a well-known media giant to recruit for an Indirect Procurement Specialist. Alongside the basic salary this role also comes with a very attractive bonus scheme and various benefits. Job Overview The Procurement Specialist will support the business acquiring the best value goods and services necessary to meet the company's requirements and operations by being a lead for sourcing projects, negotiating contracts, and building strong internal and external relationships. All while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business and acting as a key liaison between business stakeholders, Legal, Information Security, Technology and Finance teams. The role carries autonomy and a visible impact, with multiple workstreams running in parallel and the opportunity to shape procurement practice across the organisation. Duties: Supporting key stakeholders across the business with the delivery of their department's strategies. Identifying cost saving opportunities. Leading on supplier negotiations to get the best value for the business. Supporting sourcing activities with actions such as market research, the creation & issuing of RFx's documentation, carrying out tenders of all sizes and collating detailed supplier responses for the business to make critical decisions. Create & maintain visibility of the Procurement team's projects and contracts prioritisation. Perform and support supplier due diligence process, highlighting areas of risk to the relevant stakeholders. Build and maintain positive relationships with the various stakeholders (internal and external), addressing any issues to maintain positive supplier performance. Provide data and insights on procurement activities, including spend analysis and supplier performance reports. Carry out administrative tasks such as making sure contracts and important documentation are consistently saved in their relevant locations. Suggest and support the implementation of new processes across the business and within the Procurement team. Monitor the contract expiry report to prevent any lapse in services by negotiating contract renewals which are essential to the business' operation. Ensure all procurement activities adhere to our company policies & guidelines, as well as industry best practices. Person Specification Clear understanding and experience of the end-to-end procurement cycle and all the stages involved in acquiring goods and services. Excellent negotiation skills. Good communication skills at all levels. Well organised, adaptive, and good time management skills. Strong analytical skills. Computer proficiency (comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite Attention to detail. Ability to work independently. Qualification at higher national or degree level is desirable but not essential. CIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential. 51718DH INDPRO The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by a well-known media giant to recruit for an Indirect Procurement Specialist. Alongside the basic salary this role also comes with a very attractive bonus scheme and various benefits. Job Overview The Procurement Specialist will support the business acquiring the best value goods and services necessary to meet the company's requirements and operations by being a lead for sourcing projects, negotiating contracts, and building strong internal and external relationships. All while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business and acting as a key liaison between business stakeholders, Legal, Information Security, Technology and Finance teams. The role carries autonomy and a visible impact, with multiple workstreams running in parallel and the opportunity to shape procurement practice across the organisation. Duties: Supporting key stakeholders across the business with the delivery of their department's strategies. Identifying cost saving opportunities. Leading on supplier negotiations to get the best value for the business. Supporting sourcing activities with actions such as market research, the creation & issuing of RFx's documentation, carrying out tenders of all sizes and collating detailed supplier responses for the business to make critical decisions. Create & maintain visibility of the Procurement team's projects and contracts prioritisation. Perform and support supplier due diligence process, highlighting areas of risk to the relevant stakeholders. Build and maintain positive relationships with the various stakeholders (internal and external), addressing any issues to maintain positive supplier performance. Provide data and insights on procurement activities, including spend analysis and supplier performance reports. Carry out administrative tasks such as making sure contracts and important documentation are consistently saved in their relevant locations. Suggest and support the implementation of new processes across the business and within the Procurement team. Monitor the contract expiry report to prevent any lapse in services by negotiating contract renewals which are essential to the business' operation. Ensure all procurement activities adhere to our company policies & guidelines, as well as industry best practices. Person Specification Clear understanding and experience of the end-to-end procurement cycle and all the stages involved in acquiring goods and services. Excellent negotiation skills. Good communication skills at all levels. Well organised, adaptive, and good time management skills. Strong analytical skills. Computer proficiency (comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite Attention to detail. Ability to work independently. Qualification at higher national or degree level is desirable but not essential. CIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential. 51718DH INDPRO The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Senior Category Manager - Scunthorpe/Hybrid - £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be working with a well-established business in Scunthorpe who are looking to recruit a Senior Category Manager to join their team. Key Benefits Flexible hybrid working (3 days on site / 2 days at home) 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays CIPS study support & development Life assurance Defined contribution pension scheme Company sick pay scheme Health cash plan Employee assistance programme Working Hours: 36.5 hours Monday to Friday. 8am - 4:30pm (Mon-Thur & 8am-12:30pm (Fri) Senior Category Manager Key Responsibilities Optimise purchasing power and maintain an efficient, adaptable supply base that supports business needs at competitive cost Provide market insights and lead the team to deliver effective, strategic category management aligned with business objectives Build strong stakeholder relationships to drive process efficiency and implement procurement solutions that support the lowest possible cost base Demonstrate confidence, proactivity, and strong influencing skills to balance commercial priorities with operational requirements The Person Previous experience within an indirect procurement role Proven experience leading a team Strong communicator with confidence in negotiations and stakeholder management Analytical, detail-focused and proactive in approach About Elevation Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.

Role Purpose: To be responsible for delivery of strategic procurement projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to the right quality, and that there is proper compliance with Procurement Standing Orders and with relevant regulation and legislation. This will include leading a range of procurement projects to put in place contracts which may cover more than one partner authority, and working as part of a team to deliver the most complex projects. To ensure that project delivery and benefits realisation is properly monitored and recorded. To support development of the strategic procurement plans in one of our major spend areas (see context). These are developed across the Orbis partnership in a collaborative way, and the role holder will be expected to contribute operational knowledge, experience and lessons learned from previous projects. To collaborate in matrix teams with colleagues in the Category and Commercial and Contract and Supply teams to deliver an end-to-end Procurement service for our stakeholders. To be responsible for driving greater value for money from more effective and innovative procurement, advising stakeholders on the most appropriate route to market to deliver a visible impact on service design and strong commercial outcomes. To be responsible for delivery of social value from procurement projects, in line with agreed policy. Work Context: his role works in the Procurement Service within Orbis, whose partner councils spend a total of 1.3bn a year on goods, works and services. The department provides high quality professional procurement, commercial, contracting and purchasing services to colleagues and customers both within, and beyond, the partner authorities. The strategic procurement plans are developed for three major spend areas (or categories) - Health and Social Care, Assets and Infrastructure and Corporate and Business - and each covers approximately one third of the above external spend across the partnership. Post holders will therefore need to bring expertise and innovation to their role, and will work on regional or local collaborative projects, often as part of cross functional teams. The Procurement Service has offices in the main locations of our partner authorities, and some flexibility and travel will be expected. Staff will be supported to operate in a flexible way to meet the needs of customers and work demands. Line management responsibility: Leading small project teams. Budget responsibility: This role has indirect responsibility for external spend related to projects across the partnership (see context), influencing stakeholders to deliver high quality services at a lower cost. Personal Characteristics: Professional qualification, or able to evidence knowledge and understanding of appropriate business disciplines such as HR, finance, law, marketing, communications. Comprehensive knowledge of computerised business systems in terms of functionality and capability (some roles). Knowledge of principles, practices, policies and procedures relating to business planning and financial and organisational management. Proven written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with good negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners/professionals. Ability to understand, meet and exceed customer expectations. Proven problem solving skills, and the ability to exercise high levels of initiative to devise and implement workable solutions. Proven ability to manage a range of projects through to completion. Significant practical or professional experience and understanding of business, supporting service teams and/or providing support to the public. Previous management experience including staff supervision, development and organisational skills Level 4 CIPS qualification or equivalent experience required Good knowledge of procurement principles Good experience of implementing innovative strategies and achieving value for money through effective procurement Experience of leading multiple tendering exercises and writing and advising on procurement policy and procedure, compiling tender documentation and plan Experience of statistical and spend analysis Understanding of the political context in which the service operates. Role Summary: Roles at this level lead and manage the work of larger teams, or a grouping of two or more teams with a common theme. Alternatively they may be professional roles undertaking research and providing complex advice and/or managing specialist projects. They will plan and ensure progress within established procedures and policy, and respond effectively to changing priorities and different situations. They will work closely with customers, staff, partners, third parties, agencies and/or contractors and have a primary role ensuring their services achieve the agreed service standards in a cost effective way and improving quality standards. Forward planning could be for months ahead and the role will contribute to longer-term development. Work requires the consideration of future implications beyond the immediate problems and may involve the creation of new approaches and procedures to solve the problem. Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Term: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Runcorn Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday Description of the Role We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager or a senior procurement specialist who is looking to step up into a management position to join our team. This is a key role responsible for managing and optimising direct and indirect spend across the business, ensuring value for money, strong supplier performance, and effective risk management. You will lead sourcing and category strategies, negotiate contracts, and build strong supplier relationships while supporting the wider business strategy through market insight, cost control, and compliance. This role ensures purchasing requirements are met efficiently, competitively, and in line with quality and regulatory standards. Responsibilities: Develop and deliver sourcing and category strategies. Lead end-to-end procurement activity, including tenders, negotiations, and contracts. Negotiate and implement supplier agreements, including KPIs and SLAs. Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities through analysis and benchmarking. Manage supplier risk, performance, and compliance. Work cross-functionally to balance cost, lead times, and operational risk. Support global projects with UK procurement expertise. Skills and Experience: 3 5 years procurement experience at a similar level, ideally in chemical or manufacturing environments preferred. Strong experience in indirect procurement, including site services, engineering, maintenance and CAPEX. Proven contract negotiation and supplier management capability. Commercially focused, with a track record of delivering savings and managing risk. Confident Stakeholder Manager, able to influence at all levels. Able to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver to deadlines. Strong systems capability, including Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, and MS Office. Willing to travel in the UK and occasionally Europe full UK driving licence is preferred. Qualifications: CIPS qualification or equivalent strategic procurement experience. Salary: £42,000 per annum Benefits: Generous company pension Minimum 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) Life insurance Enhanced maternity / paternity Free onsite parking Friendly place to work Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours and Living Wage Employer.