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An engineering services business within the aerospace and defence sector, require a Procurement Manager. Applicants need procurement experience within a; project, bids or programmes environment ideally within an aerospace, defence or engineering setting. The Procurement Manager (Bids & Programmes) will support the business deliver on large customer programmes through effective; biding, project management, supplier management and contract management. The role will entail exposure to the entire programme/project lifecycle from bid stage, negotiation of bespoke contractual agreements, to product/service delivery and on-going support/maintenance. Specific duties of the Procurement Manager (Bids & Programmes) include: Strategic management of commodity and services suppliers support/lead customer bids/programmes Run tenders - negotiate and award contracts. Negotiate contractual change etc. Flow down of customer T&Cs into subcontract agreements signed by supply chain Ensure supplier deliver against production and manufacturing schedule Manage stakeholders- procurement colleagues, customers, suppliers etc working in integrated project team, IPT Procurement Manager (Bids & Programmes) applicants should meet the following criteria: Experience of project, IPT, or programme related procurement activities Procurement or Supply Chain experience within aerospace, defence, or engineering programmes Experience of supporting bid work Comfortable working with bespoke contracts Excellent relationship building, stakeholder engagement skills The ability to be both customer and supplier centric

An engineering services business within the aerospace and defence sector, require a Procurement Manager. Applicants need procurement experience within a; project, bids or programmes environment ideally within an aerospace, defence or engineering setting. The Procurement Manager (Bids & Programmes) will support the business deliver on large customer programmes through effective; biding, project management, supplier management and contract management. The role will entail exposure to the entire programme/project lifecycle from bid stage, negotiation of bespoke contractual agreements, to product/service delivery and on-going support/maintenance. Specific duties of the Procurement Manager (Bids & Programmes) include: Strategic management of commodity and services suppliers support/lead customer bids/programmes Run tenders - negotiate and award contracts. Negotiate contractual change etc. Flow down of customer T&Cs into subcontract agreements signed by supply chain Ensure supplier deliver against production and manufacturing schedule Manage stakeholders- procurement colleagues, customers, suppliers etc working in integrated project team, IPT Procurement Manager (Bids & Programmes) applicants should meet the following criteria: Experience of project, IPT, or programme related procurement activities Procurement or Supply Chain experience within aerospace, defence, or engineering programmes Experience of supporting bid work Comfortable working with bespoke contracts Excellent relationship building, stakeholder engagement skills The ability to be both customer and supplier centric

Commodity Manager Pitstone Skills: Strategic, Market intelligence, Purchasing experience, Negotiating, Supply chain management, Data visualisation, Contract understanding & management As a Commodity Manager at Safran Electrical & Power you will define, elaborate and manage the commodity strategy roadmap, helping to determine the future of Safran's technological proficiencies as a leader within the aerospace industry. As part of a global group and the heart of Safran's Power Division, Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. We recognise that aviation needs to innovate and change in order to protect our environment. We believe that future aircraft power systems will be hybrid-electric or full-electric, which is why we are developing advanced electrical solutions to help decarbonise flight. In addition to supporting the next generation of traditional aircraft, we are also working to support new Vertical Take-off and landing aircraft, light jets that will revolutionise the way we fly. As Commodity Manager, you will execute commodity strategies to support the overall site and divisional needs, reducing, refining and rationalising the supply base on an ongoing basis. You'll ensure claims are instigated against suppliers in the case of poor quality or delivery. You will enforce contract particulars to ensure Safran obtain all available value from contracts agreed. Key responsibilities: - Manage the strategic commodities for the site. - Define and execute appropriate strategies to support the overall site and divisional needs. - Persistently analyse the supply base associated to the commodity and reduce, refine and rationalise on an ongoing basis. - Professional execution of contract management to ensure the business obtain all available value from the contracts agreed. - Serve as a source of escalation to the Supply Chain teams when suppliers are non-responsive or not conforming to the business needs. - Ensure delivery of regular strategic business reviews for key suppliers. - Ensure claims are executed against suppliers of poor quality and delivery. - Travel to supplier locations as and when required. What You'll Bring - Bachelor's degree in engineering or business management, or relevant level of purchasing experience - Essential - Previous experience working in commodity management - Essential - Ability to manage complex situations and projects - Essential - Strong understanding of contracts and contract conditions - Essential - Ability to negotiate with suppliers as necessary - Prior experience in managing savings plans - Desirable At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone and are proudly a Disability Confident Employer. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum essential requirements regardless of their identity or background. Please let us know in your cover letter if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Harper May is partnering with a growing commodities business that is looking for a Finance Manager to strengthen its finance function. The company operates across global commodity markets and is focused on building a robust financial infrastructure to support trading activity, operational performance, and continued commercial growth. The Role The Finance Manager will play a key role in managing financial reporting, improving financial controls, and supporting commercial decision-making across the business. Working closely with senior management, the role will combine technical accounting responsibilities with operational finance support in a fast-paced trading environment. Key Responsibilities Manage the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting Oversee financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger integrity Support budgeting and forecasting processes across trading and operational teams Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial performance across the business Maintain strong financial controls and support improvements to finance processes Assist with statutory reporting, year-end accounts, and audit preparation Provide financial analysis to support trading activity and operational decision-making Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver meaningful financial insight Support system improvements and reporting enhancements within the finance function Candidate Profile ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or close to completion) Experience within commodities, trading, energy, natural resources, or a similar commercial environment Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience producing management accounts Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capability Experience working in a fast-moving, commercially focused environment Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders

Harper May is partnering with a growing commodities business that is looking for a Finance Manager to strengthen its finance function. The company operates across global commodity markets and is focused on building a robust financial infrastructure to support trading activity, operational performance, and continued commercial growth. The Role The Finance Manager will play a key role in managing financial reporting, improving financial controls, and supporting commercial decision-making across the business. Working closely with senior management, the role will combine technical accounting responsibilities with operational finance support in a fast-paced trading environment. Key Responsibilities Manage the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting Oversee financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger integrity Support budgeting and forecasting processes across trading and operational teams Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial performance across the business Maintain strong financial controls and support improvements to finance processes Assist with statutory reporting, year-end accounts, and audit preparation Provide financial analysis to support trading activity and operational decision-making Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver meaningful financial insight Support system improvements and reporting enhancements within the finance function Candidate Profile ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or close to completion) Experience within commodities, trading, energy, natural resources, or a similar commercial environment Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience producing management accounts Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capability Experience working in a fast-moving, commercially focused environment Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders

IT Data Business Analyst Needed! I am currently supporting one of our commodities clients who are looking to bring on an IT Data BA to help support their growing data function for the next 6 months initially with scope of extensions. This role would require you to go into the London office 2-3 days a week with this opportunity sitting inside IR35 via an umbrella. Essential experience: Direct experience in the delivery of data aggregation and analytics platforms - Data Lakehouse and Data Warehouse builds, ideally using Azure Cloud and Databricks / ADF, but AWS / GCP , Snowflake, Synapse , Fabric , and other relevant technologies all of interest Confident talking and working with a range of stakeholders ranging from Business staff through IT staff at various levels from Developers and other Technical to Portfolio Managers and others Confident building and maintaining documentation products inc. Requirements Backlogs, RAID logs, Data Requirement specifications, product support documents etc. Experience with Azure Devops (ADO) and capable of helping to develop and maintain backlog work items. Experience with BA tools like MS Visio, Figma, Azure Devops, and use of CoPilot in Teams all of value Hands on read / written skills in SQL, Python, Power BI or QlikSense would be of value in a candidate Prior experience / domain knowledge in the oil and gas industry and with oil and gas trading, O&G industry supply chains, ETRMs, and Commodity trading principles all would enhance our clients interest in your profile. If this role sounds of potential interest, please apply with an updated version of your CV and I'll endeavour to get back to you if suitable. Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed) Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Buyer Broughton 9-month Contract - Hybrid 44.00 per hour - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join a global leader in aerospace innovation. The Buyer will lead procurement activities within the Engineering Services Procurement Sub-Commodity. The Role: Implementing the procurement strategy defined by the Commodity Procurement Manage procurement projects and call for tenders with multi-divisional scope within the scope of the Building & Construction Team and international scope on demand, including within Building sub-commodity PJRB. Develop and maintain an efficient supply chain capable to deliver goods/services. Ensure that deliverables are in line with the contractual terms (cost, time, quality). Deliver on initiatives contributing to Savings Programmes using the levers of requirements harmonisation/standardization, challenge of the specifications, volume aggregation, and control of the demand. Requirements: Negotiate, establish and implement national & international frame contracts. Assess suppliers? overall performance and the impact of weak performance Provide rules and process information to Business Operations to ensure correct execution of transactional procurement activities to full customer satisfaction. Contribute to the implementation of new procurement techniques such as e-procurement and e-catalogues, as needed. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Role: Financial Controller (SME) No.1 role Location: Near Wroxham Working pattern: Permanent (onsite M-F) Salary: £ The Opportunity Atkinson Moss Finance have been exclusively engaged to support an SME in Norfolk with the appointment of their Financial Controller. We are seeking a versatile and proactive Financial Controller to lead the financial operations of a well-established, high-growth engineering firm. This is a pivotal role that balances high-level strategic insight with "sleeves-rolled-up" operational management. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will ensure the integrity of our financial controls while providing the commercial data necessary to drive our production and service divisions forward. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership: Oversee all day-to-day finance functions, including AP/AR, credit control, cash management, and payroll (weekly/monthly) for a busy manufacturing site. Reporting & Strategy: Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow) with clear commentary to guide senior-level decision-making. Operational Integration: Work closely with Production and Warehousing to manage stock valuation, material flows, and annual stocktake processes. Commercial Support: Provide financial modelling for new product developments, capital investments, and long-term strategic planning. Compliance & Tax: Manage VAT returns, HMRC submissions, and statutory filings. Act as a point of contact for external auditors and pension advisors. Global Logistics Support: Oversee customs clearance and commodity code compliance for international imports/exports. Pension Oversight: Serve as a trustee for the company's final salary pension scheme. About You The ideal candidate will be a qualified or highly experienced finance professional who enjoys being part of a physical manufacturing environment rather than just a back-office function. Experience: Proven track record as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager within manufacturing, engineering, or a related technical sector. Technical Skills: Strong grasp of stock control, costing analysis, and UK statutory requirements. Experience with import/export documentation and customs is a significant advantage. Adaptability: Comfortable transitioning from high-level forecasting to assisting with administrative tasks or reception cover during peak times-a true "team player" mindset is essential. Attributes: High attention to detail, strong integrity, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders. Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to join a business with a heritage that remains at the cutting edge of its industry. We offer a stable, supportive environment where your contribution directly impacts the success of a world-class British product.

A successful manufacturing business require a Senior Buyer. Applicants need procurement experience within a manufacturing or engineering business and be capable undertaking both operational and strategic tasks. These could include; category strategy development, NPI, and day-to-day supplier management. The Senior Buyer will work in a small team of Buyers, reporting to a Procurement Manager. Responsible for ensuring continuity of supply, while supporting category strategy development and ensuring supply chain partners can meet business future NPI needs. Specific duties of the Senior Buyer include: Supply market intelligence and supplier selection activities across; electronics, mechanical, plastics and Class C Drive suppliers against day-to-day metrics and KPIs such as OTD/OTIF, develop suppliers, intro recovery plans etc Collaborate with colleagues working across NPI such as; quality and engineering Development of category strategies across critical suppliers and commodity sets - electronics, mechanical, plastics and Class C Work with procurement and business leadership to refine procurement processes, tools, ways of working Senior Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria: Previous procurement experience within a manufacturing or engineering business, at Buyer, Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Category Buyer, Procurement Manager or Sourcing Manager Experience of working with technical drawings, engineering drawings and BOMS Experience of supporting NPI, NPD, new product development, batch, R&D or prototype manufacturing activities Appreciation of inventory management strategies MRP/ERP experience

ROLE: Procurement Manager - 6 Month Contract HOURS: 08:30 - 17:00, Monday - Friday SALARY: Contract Day Rate, negotiable dependent upon experience BASE: Site Based/ Hybrid - On site at our Clover Nook Site, Somercotes, Alfreton, and Working From Home Eurocell are a stock market listed Plc and the market leader for uPVC products within the building industry. We know that our people are our greatest asset, we are successful, dynamic, ambitious and looking for great team players to grow with us. We are delighted to be recruiting for a Procurement Manager to develop and lead a procurement project to work closely with our Operations Teams and Engineering Teams on a contract basis, with an initial term of 6 months. This is a hybrid role, based from our Clover Nook site, Somercotes, and working from home, with occasional travel to visit suppliers. WHAT OUR PROCUREMENT MANAGERS DO: Manage and develop suppliers, according to operational priorities Implement agreed capital commodity plans with key stakeholders Interact with Stakeholders across the Eurocell Group of Companies, and the UK, Europe and Asia supply chain Create commodity strategies from scratch Gather internal business requirements Create supplier contracts Manage site exit plans Management of asset disposals and the various disposal channels such as online e-auctions Action e-procurement tool sets including catalogues and e-invoicing Negotiate with Supplier's on pricing, delivery and quality Visit suppliers WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR PROCUREMENT MANAGERS: Strong Interpersonal & leadership skills to form relationships with all levels in the business Previous experience with creation and implementation of commodity strategies Management of customer requirements and project plans Experience of operating Procurement systems SAP / S4 Hana / ERP knowledge Strong Project Management experience Computer literate and skilled in MS office suite Previous Operations or Commodity / Category Management experience CIPS Qualification or equivalent Six Sigma or LEAN accreditation / training could be an advantage Previous experience of asset disposals could be an advantage

ETrading Companies edge in energy derivatives is built on the quality of our pricing, volatility models, and risk management. As Staff Vol Options Quant Engineer you will sit at the boundary between rigorous financial research and production engineering - writing models that run live on the trading floor, priced in real time, monitored in production, and generating PnL. You will work directly with traders and risk managers in a true front office environment where the feedback loop between your research and market outcomes is immediate. This is not a research lab role. Requirements 10-15 years combined quant research and software engineering; minimum 5 years embedded in a front office (any asset class) Options pricing across the full surface - vanilla, spreads, and structured products in commodity or energy markets Vol surface calibration: smile fitting, SABR, SVI, Heston, or equivalent; arbitrage constraints and numerical stability in production Greeks and second-order risk: delta, gamma, vega, volga, vanna, theta; PnL attribution and daily risk reconciliation VaR, stressed VaR, and scenario analysis implementation; working knowledge of regulatory capital frameworks Commodity modelling: term structure, forward curve construction, seasonality, convenience yield, and basis risk Real-time pricing and risk system design - latency-aware implementation, incremental recalculation, and feed-driven revaluation Backtesting framework design: walk-forward validation, statistical significance testing, and performance attribution Production-quality Python and/or C++ - code an engineer can review, a CI pipeline can test, and an ops team can support kdb+/q, DB, or TimescaleDB for high-frequency time-series market data storage and analysis Ability to set a research agenda independently and communicate risk and findings clearly to senior traders and management Cloud infrastructure - Azure preferred, AWS considered; IAM, managed services, automated and auditable deployment pipelines, secrets management Nice to Have Market making, systematic execution, or electronic trading in energy or commodity derivatives Asian options, barrier structures, or path-dependent exotics common in commodity markets Machine learning applied to vol forecasting, regime detection, or execution cost optimisation Open-source quant library contributions, published research, or CQF/MFE/PhD in a quantitative discipline To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed) Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Indirect Purchasing Manager Gloucester, UK The Purchasing Manager role is a senior position within the Safran UK Purchasing team, where you will lead the development and implementation of commodity strategies to ensure the lowest total cost of acquisition is achieved for Safran entities across the UK. Safran UK is based in Gloucester and operates the UK Shared Service Centre putting service delivery at the centre of the business and includes Transactional Finance, Indirect Procurement, HR and Tax and International Mobility management departments. We promote the sharing of ideas, collaboration and improved communication, which can lead to better decision-making and innovation. As Purchasing Manager, you'll get to work with a diverse team on a range of interesting projects, make a tangible impact on our success and play a pivotal role in the future of our business. With continued investment in our site, you'll be able to learn, grow and develop your skills with a global leading aerospace business. There's never been a more exciting time to join the team! Key responsibilities: Develop, motivate and performance manage the Purchasing team on a day to day basis in the achievement of agreed personal development plans and business objectives. Encourage the use of supplier relationship management tools and techniques to leverage group spend. Oversee departmental adherence to policies; procedures; processes; risk; and compliance whilst achieving departmental objectives. Deliver improvements in cost and service levels from indirect suppliers to Safran UK business units. Ensure full and accurate reporting of performance. Develop strategies for Indirect spend, ensuring full alignment with the needs of UK businesses. Manage strategic negotiations and where appropriate negotiate directly with major suppliers. Support Buyers and Commodity Managers as required in key negotiations. Ensure alignment of UK activities with the needs of Safran. Assist with the Purchasing budgeting process and be responsible for achieving the agreed targets. Project manage complex projects and people resources. Work closely with Global Purchasing Team. What you'll need: To be a strong team player, ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines and maintain confidentiality. Significant indirect Purchasing experience. Demonstrable experience of leading a high performing purchasing team, ideally within a complex business environment. Excellent project management skills. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Strong Negotiation skills. Ability to provide innovative solutions to complex challenges. MCIPS qualified (desirable). At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role. We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

A leading global manufacturing organisation is seeking a permanent Category Manager to join their team in Hatfield. This role offers a flexible working arrangement, with up to two days per week working from home, and a salary of up to 45,000. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, managing commercial responsibilities, and driving the long-term development of designated supply categories, including PCBA's, plastics, and electrical & mechanical assemblies and more. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in purchasing or procurement, with a specific focus on sourcing PCBA's. Role responsibilities of the Category Manager include: Design, execute, and oversee multi-year category strategies aligned with the company's business roadmap and objectives. Lead high-impact sourcing initiatives, including competitive tenders and complex negotiations. Develop comprehensive cost models, conduct should-cost analysis and formulate long-term cost reduction strategies. Foster and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers across categories. Drive supplier development initiatives focused on enhancing quality, delivery performance, process capabilities, and operational efficiencies. Identify and mitigate single-source risks by implementing dual sourcing strategies or alternative supply options. Person Specification of the Category Manager: Prior experience in a purchasing or procurement role, with a minimum of sourcing PCBAs. Familiarity with MRP systems. Confident in engaging with individuals at all organisational levels in a professional manner. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely. Significant experience managing end-to-end new production implementation. Salary Up to 45k This position offers hybrid working with 2 days per week from home. This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager or senior buyer

We are seeking a hands-on Indirect Buyer to support procurement activities across the UK. This role is ideal for someone with around 5 years of experience who is confident managing day-to-day sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and purchasing processes. You will play a key role in executing sourcing strategies , managing suppliers, and delivering cost efficiencies, while working closely with internal stakeholders and the wider European procurement tea ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead tactical buying for Indirect Sourcing in UK. The person will work closely with the European Commodity Managers and various internal stakeholders in UK to gain consensus by aligning the global strategies through regional implementations. Create and implement strategic plans which deliver >5% annual improvement on assigned spend. Reponsible for implementing Indirect Sourcing strategies for UK and ensuring a timely and accurate execution of tactical tasks (PO management, supplier management, reporting etc). Executes regional projects in close alignment with the internal stakeholders and European Commodity Managers. Supports the Commodity Managers by investigating newest market trends and integrates feedback from internal stakeholders in strategies (voice of internal customer). Ensure continuous improvement in total cost of ownership in accordance with business objectives. Lead optimization projects such as process improvements and supplier rationalization / optimization. Ensure that the business objectives of Wabtec Groups and Operating Units are met by taken the corporate policy (including ethical standards) into account. Perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Engineering, Labor studies, Science, or related field. Master's in Business Administration a plus. WORK EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS Minimum 5 years' experience in sourcing or procurement. Have expertise in Indirect Sourcing with a focus on UK: critical cost components, pricing models, KPI's and SLA's, negotiations factors, engagement strategies. Experience and knowledge of Sourcing in these regions required. Experience in supplier relationship management, KPI and performance management. Demonstrated ability to conduct supplier evaluation, selection, negotiation, contracting and implementation. Strong analytical skills (financial, spend, supply market, etc.) Cost and service analysis and recommendations. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment. History of managing multiple objectives and finding creative solutions to complex problems Strong communication skills Demonstrated ability to gain consensus through collaboration Proficient with ERP systems and eSourcing tools (Coupa, HICX, Microsoft BI) Familiar with financial reporting, manufacturing cost systems and lean tools. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

My clients who are a leading global business business are currently recruiting for a Group IT Category Manager based in Stevenage (hybrid working) to join on a permanent basis. Role - Group IT Category Manager Location - Stevenage (hybrid working 2-3 days onsite p/week) Type - Permanent position Salary - 60,000- 75,000 + bonus + benefits Key responsibilities of the Group IT Category Manager role and not be limited to: Develop, own, and deliver the IT procurement category strategy in line with Group objectives. Manage sourcing, tendering, and contract negotiations for one of the following categories - Software, Networks & Telecoms, Cyber, AI, Hardware, IT Services OR Data Centres & Storage. Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders (CIO, IT Directors, Finance, Legal). Identify and deliver cost reduction and value improvement initiatives across IT spend. Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement. Manage end-to-end supplier lifecycle, including onboarding, risk management, and contract renewals. Ensure compliance with procurement governance, policies, and risk management frameworks. Support global and regional projects requiring IT procurement input. Stay abreast of technology market trends, licensing models, and sourcing best practices. Key skills and experience required for Group IT Category Manager role and not limited to: Proven experience within a strategic sourcing / Category Management - IT or Indirects. Must be eligible to gain UK SC clearance. A very goal-orientated individual with strong cultural awareness, and excellent team building capabilities who is capable of making key strategic decisions Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken To apply for this IT Group Category Manager / IT Category Manager / IT Commodity Manager / Group IT Commodity Manager role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Product Quality Manager Purpose: TVS are operating as part of Team Leidos, a team of defence and logistics specialists, supporting a major transformation contract providing an end to end supply chain service delivering commodity and inventory savings to the UK Ministry of Defence. We are now recruiting for a Product Quality Manager working for TVS at the Team Leidos offices at Emersons Green in Bristol as part of a vibrant and dynamic team, committed to transforming the way the MOD works. This role is currently working remotely from home. Main Duties & Responsibilities: The PQM is required to review, develop and maintain compliance processes in relation to Concessions, Part Quality NCRs and counterfeit parts and disposal process. Act as POC for Commodity Managers and equipment leads in relation to management of product quality processes. Contribute to the creation of best practice product quality strategy for CSS across all product and equipment areas. Establish and document processes for management of concessions, part quality NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), counterfeit part management and disposal process. Develop and maintain process artefacts and training to support deployment of the above process within CSS. Support Commodity Managers and suppliers through the product quality process. Build relevant business MI to monitor supplier and business performance in relation to product quality management to support First Strike Availability metrics across CSS. Deploy appropriate RCA (Root Cause Analysis) tools in support of the above. Provide leadership to CSS in relation to product quality management issues in line with the TVS QMS and with ISO 9001/AS9100/AS9120 and TS 62668 and other relevant standards. Support and mentor Commodity Managers and technicians in the investigation and resolution of product quality issues. In conjunction with the Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) function, reduce the effect of non-conforming supplier materials on the business performance measures. Provide emerging supplier information to SQA function in relation to problem supplier issues, and support supplier audits where applicable. Process and manager concession applications from suppliers utilising the relevant MOD process. Develop counterfeit parts avoidance processes built on the TL process and TS 62668. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience: Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to contribute to a variety of cross-functional teams. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Excellent organisational and follow-up skills. Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making. Commercially aware. Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, or HND, BTec Professional Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualifications. Membership of an industry related professional body would be advantageous. Previous aerospace or quality management experience working with NCRs, concessions, supplier engagement. Ability to communicate professionally with customers and suppliers when resolving supplier issues. Experience of working in Quality Assurance. Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing skills. Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers. In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills. Your package will include: Competitive Salary Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions Life assurance 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays (of which 5 can be taken flexibly throughout the year) Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available) Salary sacrifice car scheme - A cost-effective way to purchase a new car via salary sacrifice (subject to meeting minimum earnings eligibility criteria). Established hybrid working structure Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access for you and your family to: Virtual GP consultations and second opinions Mental health support and counselling Online physiotherapy Access to CONNECTPlus long-term health condition support Wellbeing and healthy living support Cycle to work scheme Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship Quarterly employee recognition awards Employee referral scheme with financial reward Benefits hub with employee retail discounts Discounted eye test vouchers Early finish Fridays At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers. Security Clearance Requirement Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements. If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.

My clients who are a leading global business business are currently recruiting for a Group IT Category Manager based in Bolton (hybrid working) to join on a permanent basis. Role - Group IT Category Manager Location - Bolton (hybrid working 2-3 days onsite p/week) Type - Permanent position Salary - 60,000- 75,000 + bonus + benefits Key responsibilities of the Group IT Category Manager role and not be limited to: Develop, own, and deliver the IT procurement category strategy in line with Group objectives. Manage sourcing, tendering, and contract negotiations for one of the following categories - Software, Networks & Telecoms, Cyber, AI, Hardware, IT Services OR Data Centres & Storage. Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders (CIO, IT Directors, Finance, Legal). Identify and deliver cost reduction and value improvement initiatives across IT spend. Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement. Manage end-to-end supplier lifecycle, including onboarding, risk management, and contract renewals. Ensure compliance with procurement governance, policies, and risk management frameworks. Support global and regional projects requiring IT procurement input. Stay abreast of technology market trends, licensing models, and sourcing best practices. Key skills and experience required for Group IT Category Manager role and not limited to: Proven experience within a strategic sourcing / Category Management role in any one of the following areas is essential: Software Network & Telecoms Cyber AI IT Hardware IT Services Data Centres & Storage Must be eligible to gain UK SC clearance, can be a dual national and must hold a British passport. A very goal-orientated individual with strong cultural awareness, and excellent team building capabilities who is capable of making key strategic decisions. Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. To apply for this IT Group Category Manager / IT Category Manager / IT Commodity Manager / Group IT Commodity Manager role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

My clients who are a leading global business business are currently recruiting for a Group IT Category Manager based in Bristol (hybrid working) to join on a permanent basis. Role - Group IT Category Manager Location - Bristol (hybrid working 2-3 days onsite p/week) Type - Permanent position Salary - 60,000- 75,000 + bonus + benefits Key responsibilities of the Group IT Category Manager role and not be limited to: Develop, own, and deliver the IT procurement category strategy in line with Group objectives. Manage sourcing, tendering, and contract negotiations for one of the following categories - Software, Networks & Telecoms, Cyber, AI, Hardware, IT Services OR Data Centres & Storage. Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders (CIO, IT Directors, Finance, Legal). Identify and deliver cost reduction and value improvement initiatives across IT spend. Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement. Manage end-to-end supplier lifecycle, including onboarding, risk management, and contract renewals. Ensure compliance with procurement governance, policies, and risk management frameworks. Support global and regional projects requiring IT procurement input. Stay abreast of technology market trends, licensing models, and sourcing best practices. Key skills and experience required for Group IT Category Manager role and not limited to: Proven experience within a strategic sourcing / Category Management role in any one of the following areas is essential: Software Network & Telecoms Cyber AI IT Hardware IT Services Data Centres & Storage Must be eligible to gain UK SC clearance, can be a dual national and must hold a British passport. A very goal-orientated individual with strong cultural awareness, and excellent team building capabilities who is capable of making key strategic decisions. Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. To apply for this IT Group Category Manager / IT Category Manager / IT Commodity Manager / Group IT Commodity Manager role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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