Based within the Procurement Department of major organisation you will work with key suppliers post-award to identify and implement opportunities for improvement. 

You will support the assessment and implementation of innovative ideas submitted by suppliers. You will manage the performance of a portfolio of suppliers and undertake occasional tenders.
Key skills are:

• flexibility to work across many different categories of goods/services
• project management of several different projects at the same time
• ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders
• experience in supplier negotiation, especially supplier management

You must have a driving licence.

In return my client is offering an attractive basic salary with bonus, final salary pension, generous holiday entitlement and flexible working..

Our Public Sector client is looking to appoint an experienced Procurement Manager to implement and lead the Procurement function within the Organisation.

Key responsibilities of the role will be to:-

Develop and implement procurement solutions.
Lead and implement all framework agreements.
Develop and manage the implementation of eprocurement.
Lead and deliver training on Procurement Practice
Keep ahead of legislative changes.

You will have a proven track record of working within a similar environment and be holding or working towards CIPS Level 5.
Good solid technical expertise in procurement with knowledge of EU procurement and framework agreements
highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
Familiarity with electronic purchasing or eprocurement

Have excellent communication skills and the ability of engage with all stakeholders.
Be able to plan, budget and forecast.
Have excellent leadership and development skills.
For more information regarding this or other positions within the Supply Chain Division, please contact Shuna Boyle on 01382-305401.

Our client, a Procurement Centre of Expertise, is looking to appoint a Procurement Specialist to join their team of Procurement Professional, who are working to achieve the change within Public Sector Reform.

You will be able to demonstrate sound technical knowledge and expertise in all aspects of the procurement process. 
Have strong communication skills and work in a team environment and be able to work to goals, makes procedural or process suggestions and recommendation
Have the Strategic Vision to develops strategies based on sound analysis and identify opportunities with the potential to create potential long term organisational benefit.
The Initiative to proactively recognises potential opportunities and follow up with others whose input is critical for success, overcomes obstacles and sets high, yet realistic, performance standards.
The integrity to interact with others in ways that gives confidence in own and the organisations intentions, demonstrates honesty and keeps commitments
To find out more about this exciting position and please  call Shuna on 01382-305401 today.

My client is looking to recruit a Senior Buyer to co-ordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, supplies, and advertising, for the organisation.
Duties will include liaising with vendors, estimating values according to knowledge of market price, and developing close working relationships with relevant departments within our business in order to fully understand their requirements and ensure cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Can provide technical purchasing leadership to other members of the team
• Ability to coach and mentor other members of the team
• Application of best procurement practice
• Ability to build flexibility into contracts whilst maintaining cost-effectiveness
• Contract management skills
• Knowledge of facilities arena and other outsourced contracts
• Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials

Qualifications

Must be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline, CIPS qualified, with relevant purchasing experience.
In addition, you must be a highly organised self-motivated individual with the ability to work using your own initiative and to strict timescales. You will have excellent communication skills, confident in dealing with people at all levels.

My client requires a Procurement Specialist who will develop, plan and implement portfolio and supplier strategies (commodity profiles, stakeholder needs, market analysis, risks, action plans).
Effective internal and external networks need to be built around credible, mutually beneficial collaborative contracting strategies. To influence and support the development of good procurement practice and secure commitment to the effective operation of commodity focused User Intelligence Groups.

Knowledge and Skills

• Degree and/or degree equivalent education qualifications (e.g. MCIPS)
• Extensive knowledge of purchasing and supply preferably underpinned by membership of relevant professional organisation (i.e. CIPS)
• Strong strategic analysis skills
• Excellent interpersonal & management skills
• Ability to influence at all levels within the organisation and to work as a member of the senior management team
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills

Day-to-day operation of procurement system(s) and process(es) to deliver efficient operation, responsive user support and planned outputs.
Collection and analysis of data to inform various initiatives across all procurement functions.
Undertaking procurement initiatives under the guidance of line manager.
Influencing stakeholders and negotiating with suppliers to deliver cost savings and other benefits and to achieve Procurement's business plan targets.
As Procurement Specialist you will understand and comply with Procurement Policy and Procedures. Provide professional advice to stakeholders on the procurement process, developing specifications, tender evaluation, compliance with regulations and policy, procurement strategy and other aspects of managing suppliers.
In return, my client is offering career development and an attractive benefit package.

Senior Procurement position based in Glasgow, reporting to the UK Procurement Director.
Provide competitive advantage through leadership in purchasing and supply chain activities mainly in the areas of goods and services covering Call Centre Services, Mail Management, Print Services, Energy Efficiency and Marketing (3rd party spend >£200m pa).
Define the Purchasing Strategy and deliver business plans to ensure that all external expenditure within scope is managed to maximise value for the Group and all business critical projects are delivered on time. Manage the purchasing relationship for all sourcing and supplier management needs within scope.
The role has direct line management of 1 category manager and 6 heads in total.
The total supply base is circa 1,000 suppliers.
Typical annual purchasing spend of >£200m per annum.
Personal commitment authority (contract sign-off) £1m.
Savings targets of >3% of spend per annum.

This is a newly created senior role within a blue-chip service organisation, based in Glasgow.

Responsibilities
Leads the implementation of Group purchasing standards, such as processes, procedures and reports, as well as designing and developing performance metrics, monitoring targets, conducting benchmarking studies and controlling purchasing budget.
Researches and analyses data for the management and purchasing team.
Develops and validates ongoing and ad-hoc reports that are necessary for the purchasing management team and other key stakeholders.
Additionally supports and validates Group reporting requirements.
Acts as an independent advisor to the purchasing management team.
Collaborates with the Group process management team, in the identification of process improvement opportunities and the implementation of process redesign/improvement projects.
Collaborates with the Group supplier relationship management team and coordinates local suppliers relationship management actions.

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to lead Contract Implementation in Procurement and Logistics.
Working closely with stakeholders, of products and other members of the supervisory and management team, the successful candidate will lead the buying team who support implementation of national and local contracts. In addition to ensuring the organisation secures delivery of the expected benefits from contract implementation , the successful candidate will support the team's development through a period of modernisation that is transforming existing systems and processes.
A proven track record in contract implementation processes in a complex operating environment, prior supervision experience and excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills is therefore required.
Contract opportunities are also available.
If you are driven by a challenge, thrive and can provide leadership and deliver results during change and wish to develop your career in this exciting position then please call Shuna Boyle on 01382-305401 or e-mail your CV to shuna.boyle@search.co.uk

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual who will supervise day to day operational procurement services.
Working closely with other team members of the supervisory and management team, the successful candidate will lead the buying team who are responsible for timely and accurate execution of a high volume of day to day procurement requirements. In addition to ensuring value for money, the successful applicant will support the team's development through a period of modernisation that is transforming existing systems and processes.
A proven track record in supervision of staff in a busy operational procurement environment is therefore required.
Contract opportunities are also available
If you are driven by a challenge, thrive and can provide leadership and deliver results during change and wish to develop your career in this exciting position then please call Shuna Boyle on 01382-305401 or e-mail your CV to shuna.boyle@search.co.uk