http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-listing.aspx?JobSectorID=14The latest from SupplyChainOnline.Copyright (C) SupplyChainOnline Limited5We’re committed to giving our customers what they want. So when the latest handsets, laptops and dongles are flying out the door, we want someone who can get our products where they need to be. Fast. Managing the retail stock for an entire region, this is your chance to show us what you’re made of. All about the role You’ll work closely with our stores and logistics partner, building strong relationships internally and externally to make sure our customers never have to wait for the products they want. That means managing stock levels and flow to guarantee stock hits the shelves when it needs to, while at the same time keeping our operation cost-efficient and in line with KPIs. But more than that, you’ll take charge of the stock aspect of store openings and closures in your region, getting the most exciting new products to our customers as soon as you can. And because supplying our stores will be such a big part of your role, we want you to understand as much as possible about the retail side of things. That’s why you’ll spend time with our Regional and Area Managers, really getting a feel for the non-stop environment they work in and what they need from you. There’s a lot to learn, but with two early starts and finishes a week, you’ll be on top of the game in no time. All about you You’ll have some supply chain and demand requirements planning experience, along with the confidence and flexibility to deal with urgent requests quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. And while a degree and retail background would be an advantage, we’re more interested in your strong analytical skills and ability to manipulate data and order programs like Excel and Oracle. But you won’t be dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s just from behind a desk. There’s a real emphasis on building strong relationships in this role, and key to your success will be the first-class interpersonal and organisational skills that make you excel. All about Three We’re dedicated to being the home of the mobile internet. Already we’re the number one choice in the UK for people accessing the internet on the move – whether that’s on a mobile, a smartphone, a laptop or netbook. We’re working with all the leading internet companies like Skype, Google, Facebook and Spotify, to create the best experience going. By making mobile internet simpler and easier to use, we’re helping UK consumers get the most out of services like maps and local search without having to worry about the cost and how much they use. To support this, we’re building the UK’s best 3G network. And this commitment to making things better is reflected in how much we put into developing our people. What next? To find out more and to apply, visit www.three.co.uk/careershttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54744Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:23:20 GMTBusiness Runs on IT. IT Runs on BMC Software. Business thrives when IT runs smarter, faster and stronger. That’s why the most demanding IT organizations in the world rely on BMC Software across both distributed and mainframe environments. Recognized as the leader in Business Service Management, BMC offers a comprehensive approach and unified platform that helps IT organizations cut cost, reduce risk and drive business profit. For the four fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2010, BMC revenue was approximately $1.91 billion. As a Procurement Manager, you will have responsibility for managing assigned supplier spend, meeting customer needs, providing leadership to Supply Chain activities and resources, and contributing to the development of organizational goals. This position has no people management responsibilities. Your main responsibility will be to: - Manage all categories such as PS, fleet facilities, consulting, telecoms, HR, marketing, financial services, hardware, meetings, events, insurance, temporary personnel and office supplies - Provide guidance to Supply Chain/procurement professionals - Act as advisor to other Supply Chain/procurement professionals to resolve problems - Act as subject matter expert in passing along critical Supply Chain/procurement knowledge to other personnel - Align Supply Chain/Procurement resources to operational objectives - Perform a project leadership role ensuring optimal contributions from other Supply Chain/ procurement professionals while meeting milestones and delivering results - Implement tools and processes to enhance spend analytics, customer service and supplier coordination - Apply principles, theories, and concepts that drive results - Negotiation of supplier terms and conditions - Monitor vendor (third party) and user (internal client including managers / directors VPs) problems and provides solutions - Participate in vendor selection process - Utilize spending reports independently - Interact with internal and external senior professionals - Coordinates BMC intent and expectation with suppliers - Build collaborative networks and relationships across BMC to drive optimal results, customer satisfaction, and compliance - Provide constructive feedback that is clear, direct, timely, and actionable - Consistently provide feedback to upper management regarding status of projects, activities and/or initiatives Position Requirements - You will have excellent negotiation skills - You will have proven experience negotiating with suppliers and have participated in leading significant supplier negotiation - Manage all categories such as PS, fleet facilities, consulting, telecoms, HR, marketing, financial services, hardware, meetings, events, insurance, temporary personnel and office supplies - You must have previously monitored, evaluated, and reported on supplier performance - Proven track record of applying Supply Chain/procurement principles, theories, and concepts to achieve optimal results - Strong knowledge of contractual terms and conditions - solid experience within purchasing - You will have worked in the software or telecommunications industry - In-depth knowledge of import and export procedures - Knowledge of using computerized purchasing/material management systems (ERP) BMC is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employerhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54178Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:58:32 GMTHeadline: 1st Executive has been retained by a market leading, privately owned, global Technology Services organisation, to recruit a Senior Procurement Manager as part of their newly re-structured global procurement function based in Berkshire. Role: The role of Senior Procurement Manager is a new position within the re-structured function and will report directly to the Head of Global Procurement. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive the function away from an operational, re-active entity to a true strategic sourcing function. As such, it will be necessary to build effective, high-level, business relationships with key stakeholders. The jobholder will be responsible for winning ?buy-in? from the senior leadership team, driving the influence of Strategic Sourcing within the business. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading a portfolio of circa $500million per annum. The jobholder will provide strategic sourcing expertise across the HR, Professional Services, Consultancy, Legal FM and Real Estate category areas. It will be expected that the jobholder provides professional procurement support to business led outsourcing/off-shoring projects. Experience: An excellent academic profile, ideally encompassing MBA, MCIPS and Degree will be beneficial. ? Excellent contract management, communication and negotiation skills ? Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritise ? Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team ? Advanced knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint programshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=55135Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:22:38 GMTHeadline: Senior Procurement Category Manager: Construction, Fit-Out, FF&E, within a leading multi-national FTSE organisation, to drive the development, implementation and delivery of sourcing and category management strategies, best practice initiatives and process governance across the Construction, Fit-Out, FF&E sourcing portfolio. This is an outstanding opportunity to deliver a best practice solution within a cutting edge procurement function. Role: Senior Procurement Category Manager: Construction, Fit-Out, FF&E, reporting to the European Procurement Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the organisation views and values procurement as a strategic tool in achieving business goals. Designing and integrating strategic procurement solutions, the successful candidate will be tasked with defining & setting a commercial model best practice solution. Due to the dynamic market in which our client operates, processes should be flexible to adapt to re-alignment, with the appropriate controls and compliance. Remit: - Develop category strategy for Construction and FFE implement and manage contracts - Identify industry best practice and use best practice procurement techniques - Negotiate with suppliers for favourable terms of supply for this specialist area, and for associated services - Ensure timely delivery of all goods and services to construction sites - Influence senior management to accept the most suitable strategic option - Identify opportunities to add value to the business and produce achievable action plans to deliver - Provide advice to internal departments on quality and service standards - Continually monitor supplier performance and service delivery - Analyse service failures to devise a strategy, which prevents re-occurrence and analyse product information to project budget requirements - Active management of all cost saving and financial compliance Experience: - Previous Experience within procurement at a management level, specialising in Construction, Fit-Out, FF&E categories - Procurement career developed within a `Blue Chip` corporate environment, preferably encompassing exposure to Retail Fit-Out, FF&E and Construction - Demonstrable experience of delivering strategic procurement solutions within a best-practice procurement function - Demonstrable success managing senior stakeholder relationships - Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills - You will be able to articulate, define and deliver a coherent strategic visionhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=55127Tue, 7 Sep 2010 08:25:05 GMTProcurement Category Manager Location: Dublin Salary: Negotiable subject to experience Our client is a leading IT & Telecommunications company and they currently require a Procurement Category Manager to focus on General and Admin categories. Ideal candidates will have experience of services category management within IT or Telco environments. However, this is desirable and candidates with other similar transferable backgrounds will also be considered. Reporting to the Head of Group Procurement – Commercial, you will proactively deliver cost savings and cost avoidance to the business through the development and implementation of a category plan managing the supplier commercial relationships and performance to contracted deliverables. The successful candidate will fully understand and be an expert in the spend category markets and their dynamics, providing commercial leadership and market insight to the business areas in sourcing strategies and key negotiations. You will act as professional ambassador for the Group Procurement function to internal and external parties, working with the team to build the Group Procurement function to Best in Class within the European telecoms sector. Key Responsibilities: • Develop, agree and implement an annual and multi-year procurement plan aligned with group strategy • Provide leadership to procurement specialists as assigned, managing a spend of approx. €110m per annum • Exceed SLA’s with customers, reviewing deliverables with key customers quarterly • Optimise the supplier base for value and procurement cost in own category • Develop and deepen internal stakeholder relationships and external industry networks • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of procurement systems and processes, leveraging e-sourcing techniques where possible • Demonstrate ownership and expert leadership in contractual negotiations • Provide assessment analysis where required for decisions involving make/buy, total cost of ownership (TCO), vendor managed inventory (VMI), shared investment, etc • Conduct regular market research and benchmarking exercises, working closely with Facilities to align on technology advances and vendor technology breakthroughs and trends • Motivate, coach and develop own team of 2 Procurement Specialists Knowledge & Skills: • Business/Technical Degree Minimum, Masters Preferred • Min 5 years procurement experience • Contract law experiencehttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=55100Mon, 6 Sep 2010 14:30:53 GMTHeadline: Junior Buyer - Indirects within the expanding strategic sourcing function of this leading FTSE 100 organisation; currently investing in personnel and best practice methodology across procurement; excellent career development opportunity within a highly-regarded best-practice procurement function. Role: As Junior Buyer across Indirect Sourcing portfolio, encompassing: Travel, HR, FM, and Professional Services, you will be responsible for the following role remit: Procurement Process & Systems Management: - Work with internal business units and suppliers to gather data and smooth processes for optimum supplier/customer engagement. - Provision of procurement advice to internal customers in line with the overall departmental procurement strategy and category plans - Manage e-sourcing activities to ensure they are planned and performed in alignment with business requirements - Working closely with all team members to enhance overall team cohesiveness - Facilitate effective end-to-end procurement process management utilising tools and techniques to derive best possible business results - Develop best practice procurement tools and techniques including e-sourcing system where necessary - Maintain database incorporating sourcing and category strategies, product and supplier information, savings, business intelligence and legal documents - Maintain category Spend and Savings performance data - Maintain an accurate contracts database including, renewals and work in progress - Conduct product, market and supplier research and analysis as required - Perform supplier appraisals focusing on financial performance, market performance, market trends and strategic business direction - Support commercial management, analysis and assessment of suppliers - Support supplier performance management, analysis and assessment of suppliers including supporting quarterly business reviews with key suppliers Excellent opportunity for an individual with either 2 / 3 years procurement experience, or a commercially savvy graduate looking to develop and progress their career within a leading FTSE procurement function. Requirements: Degree educated / equivalent, and ideally MCIPS / part CIPS with the desire to complete Ideally 2 / 3 years procurement experience, preferably within a ??Blue Chip?? corporate environment Indirect category exposure / experience advantageous Excellent communication, influencing & negotiation skills Strong commercial acumen Excellent organisation skills Strong Numerical and analytical aptitudehttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=55058Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:18:05 GMTThis is a great opportunity for an experienced IT Procurement specialist, within an expanding and innovative Business Process and Customer Management Outsourcing business with clients in both the private and public sectors. Must have experience within a global organisation Key Skills: - Relationship building - Influencing - Commercial Awareness - Communication - Literacy and Numeracy - Planning - Business Awareness - Leadership/ Team Working - Problem solving Technical Knowledge/experience: - Excellent knowledge of the IT category, HW/SW and Services - Demonstrable knowledge of a category management framework and total cost management techniques is essential - Strong knowledge of contract law and contract formulation in a complex environment, applicable to the role’s territory is essential. - Knowledge of best practice supply chain/ procurement processes, tools and methodologies is required. - Educated to Degree level or relevant equivalent qualification, preferably CIPS - Demonstrable Strategic sourcing background, with proven track record of category management and Total Cost Management execution. - Demonstrable track record of delivering cost reduction and service/ quality improvement through negotiation, innovation and the application of category plans and procurement best practice. - Proven track record of strategic and creative change delivery in challenging business environments with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders - Must have experience of implementing new commercial relationships across functional and business boundaries ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business ------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=55025Fri, 3 Sep 2010 16:23:02 GMTThis is a great opportunity for an experienced IT Procurement specialist, within an expanding and innovative Business Process and Customer Management Outsourcing business with clients in both the private and public sectors. Must have experience within a global organisation Key Skills: - Relationship building - Influencing - Commercial Awareness - Communication - Literacy and Numeracy - Planning - Business Awareness - Leadership/ Team Working - Problem solving Technical Knowledge/experience: - Excellent knowledge of the IT category, HW/SW and Services - Demonstrable knowledge of a category management framework and total cost management techniques is essential - Strong knowledge of contract law and contract formulation in a complex environment, applicable to the role’s territory is essential. - Knowledge of best practice supply chain/ procurement processes, tools and methodologies is required. - Educated to Degree level or relevant equivalent qualification, preferably CIPS - Demonstrable Strategic sourcing background, with proven track record of category management and Total Cost Management execution. - Demonstrable track record of delivering cost reduction and service/ quality improvement through negotiation, innovation and the application of category plans and procurement best practice. - Proven track record of strategic and creative change delivery in challenging business environments with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders - Must have experience of implementing new commercial relationships across functional and business boundaries ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business ------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=55024Fri, 3 Sep 2010 16:23:01 GMTThis is a great opportunity for an experienced IT Procurement specialist, within an expanding and innovative Business Process and Customer Management Outsourcing business with clients in both the private and public sectors. Must have experience within a global organisation Key Skills: - Relationship building - Influencing - Commercial Awareness - Communication - Literacy and Numeracy - Planning - Business Awareness - Leadership/ Team Working - Problem solving Technical Knowledge/experience: - Excellent knowledge of the IT category, HW/SW and Services - Demonstrable knowledge of a category management framework and total cost management techniques is essential - Strong knowledge of contract law and contract formulation in a complex environment, applicable to the role’s territory is essential. - Knowledge of best practice supply chain/ procurement processes, tools and methodologies is required. - Educated to Degree level or relevant equivalent qualification, preferably CIPS - Demonstrable Strategic sourcing background, with proven track record of category management and Total Cost Management execution. - Demonstrable track record of delivering cost reduction and service/ quality improvement through negotiation, innovation and the application of category plans and procurement best practice. - Proven track record of strategic and creative change delivery in challenging business environments with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders - Must have experience of implementing new commercial relationships across functional and business boundaries ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business ------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=55023Fri, 3 Sep 2010 16:22:54 GMTResponsible for delivering category specific IT procurement exercises that ensure value for money and best practice. You will develop procurement strategies and implement processes and policies, leading to sustainable cost savings, productivity improvements and a high performing supply base. Dealing with all aspects of IT procurement across hardware, software, telecoms and services you will have proven knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing experience across the cradle to grave procurement spectrum. Your background could either be from the private or public sector although an understanding of OJEU and Local Government practice would be a distinct advantage. Should have strong commercial acumen with an extensive background in procurement, you will have a proven track record of managing IT purchasing exercises in large, complex organisations. Must have the ability to deliver solutions through high level negotiations in a demanding environment. Facilitating change and assuring quality is key so you must have excellent leadership skills coupled with proven stakeholder management qualities. The Person: In depth IT/Telco experience Excellent tendering experience of RFI's, RFQ's, PQQ's, ITT's etc Strategic Sourcing/Category Management background Ideally educated to degree standard and/or CIPS qualified Prince 2 or other project management would be an advantage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business ------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=55020Fri, 3 Sep 2010 15:22:46 GMTOur client is one of the world's most high profile leaders in technology and telecommunications, with a brand that is universally noticeable and respected. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement/ Supply Chain professional to manage the European team for the procurement, supply and delivery of furniture and fixture components, for the corporate and retail channels. You will be responsible for establishing direct relationships with key suppliers, negotiating best quality, value and cost in order to achieve maximum value and innovation. Have extensive knowledge of global supply chain operations and a proven track record in successfully delivering bespoke projects. Responsibilities include: • Procurement of goods and services in accordance with corporate finance and procurement policies • Implements procurement policies, procedures, systems and strategies. Successfully integrates SoW into Contracts in order to leverage spend and reduce costs. Influences cross-functional organisations while enhancing strong internal relationships in order to meet business requirements and cost objectives. • Work with business teams to develop and utilize RFI's, RFP's and RFQ techniques to identify, select, and engage with suppliers to ensure competitive market advantage. Implements supplier-sourcing strategies that ensure high quality, on time delivery and cost competitiveness. • Initiates Supplier Performance Reviews with the internal business group to measure and document performance levels, identify development areas, perform root cause analysis and establish corrective action plans for improved performance and delivery. • Collaborate with internal functions to ensure internal goal alignment and collaborating with external counterparts to ensure alignment of worldwide suppliers. • Lead cross-functional teams with partners to ensure timelines and deliverables are met. • Oversee risk assessments and execution of risk mitigation plans. • Identify, champion, and implement improvements in core business processes. • Manage certain commodities/ categories as an individual contributor • Mentor team members • International and domestic travel may be required • Experience in Global Furniture, Fixture and Display supplier management including development, supply chain, project management and quality. • Demonstrated ability to lead a team and influence decisions. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and multi-cultural environments • Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions about scheduling, allocation of resources, and managing priorities • Effective communicator at all levels, excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications and presentation skills. • Flexibility in problem solving, providing direction and work hours to meet business objectives ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=55017Fri, 3 Sep 2010 15:13:29 GMTMy client is one of the UK's leaders in providing a range of multi media services and with an ever increasing customer base, this is an exciting time to be joining and contributing to the success of the company. In this role you will be part of the successful, fast paced and forward thinking Central Procurement team, which enjoys a highly visible position within the company. The role will be to manage and drive forward the sourcing of Travel and Professional Services, with a total of spends on the region of £130m. You will possess excellent stakeholder engagement skills and experience of leading all commercial and contractual activity with all external suppliers and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Assist the Senior Procurement Manager and Team Lead - Central Procurement in the ongoing development of strategic sourcing capabilities. • Understand current markets, future trends and suppliers’ business and commercial strategies to assist procurement objectives. • Create the sourcing strategy and take responsibility for the relevant portfolios re commercial interaction, meetings and negotiations with stakeholders and suppliers. • Manage the entire procurement process: supplier identification, internal stakeholder identification, RFP, negotiation, SLAs, contract award and legal signoff, performance measurement, risk management, ongoing continuous improvement, etc. • Liaise with the various stakeholders and their teams keeping one another fully appraised of supplier communication and involvement. • Understand current and future opportunities within key stakeholder areas. • Own the procurement process and ensure knowledge transfer of process and all contractual relationships to the business users. • Develop processes and controls that ensure clear, auditable management of an extensive procurement programme, including developing business compliance mechanisms (e-Procurement) and finance signoff of savings. • Work closely with finance to understand budget cycle and assure sourcing requirements are met and savings are signed-off. • Oversee management of applicable contracts, advising the business of upcoming renewals and acting accordingly. • Assist in representing the Company for all commercial discussions with Global sourcing initiatives Key Experience/ Attributes • Significant procurement experience preferably within a large blue-chip organisation, including large consulting firms. • Experience in Travel and Professional Services procurement. • Experience of eProcurement and eSourcing tools. • Degree qualified and ideally MCIPS qualified. • Significant experience sourcing and implementing large-scale business change and outsourcing agreements (including initiatives that invoked TUPE) • Analytical and financial understanding of the service cost models and lifetime cost of acquisition. • Excellent numeracy skills and ability to reconcile spend to budgets and accounting procedures. • Excellent contract negotiation skills in order to address issues with key suppliers at Exec and Board level. • Appropriate general management skills to supervise project teams, that consist of people without a direct reporting line in to procurement. • A high level of professional stature, with the ability to establish personal credibility quickly to facilitate the demonstration of value of the functional area. • A proven track record of operational effectiveness in a sophisticated matrix structure, working successfully as both a leader and team member. Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54998Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:33:48 GMTMy client is one of the leading Global Technology organisations in the world, with a brand that is globally recognised. Joining an established procurement team, we are looking for an experienced Procurement professional to focus primarily on the Marketing category, although there may be the opportunity to diversify from this area into other indirect spend. The successful candidate will develop a deep understanding of Category spends, supply base trends, and market conditions, in collaboration with Global Category Mangers. The successful candidate will use procurement methodology, policies, infrastructure, and procurement tools to deliver against performance targets. The position also involves day-to-day procurement activities and responds to procurement needs on a timely basis, ensuring compliance with global policies and processes, and leveraging category best practices, where applicable. The successful candidate will lead sourcing activities, and completing the contractual requirements, be responsible for managing some key supply base relationships, conducting business reviews, as appropriate and benchmarking internally and externally to drive best-in-class sourcing decisions. The successful candidate will effectively identify and execute specific procurement opportunities and support stakeholders on sourcing, negotiation and contracting. This role requires a pro-active engagement with stakeholders (budget owners and/ or functional leads), working in line with the Annual Procurement Plan developed by the UK Procurement Business Partner. Success will be to achieve measurable improvements in cost, service levels, quality, and supplier performance. ***This opportunity is a Fixed Term Contract to the end of July 2011*** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54996Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:32:41 GMTDue to unprecedented success, my client is looking for an experienced senior procurement manager with a depth of experience within Facilities procurement on a global scale, to lead and develop a team of Souring Managers and drive forward the category to influence some high profile projects and spend areas. You will have extensive knowledge of Hard and Soft services, Property and Construction, EMEA exposure and excellent team management credentials. This is a fantastic role for the right candidate and potentially has the opportunity of developing into a larger scope. Responsibilities: • Procurement of goods and services in accordance with corporate finance and procurement policies. • Implements procurement policies, procedures, systems and strategies. Successfully integrates Statements of Work into Contracts in order to leverage spend and reduce costs. Influences cross-functional organisations while enhancing strong internal relationships in order to meet business requirements and cost objectives. • Works with business teams to develop and utilise RFI, RFP and RFQ techniques to identify, select, and engage with suppliers to ensure competitive market advantage. Implements supplier-sourcing strategies that ensure high quality, on time delivery and cost competitiveness. • Initiates Supplier Performance Reviews with the internal business group to measure and document performance levels, identify development areas, perform root cause analysis and establish corrective action plans for improved performance and delivery. • Collaborate with internal functions to ensure internal goal alignment and collaborating with external counterparts to ensure alignment of worldwide suppliers. • Lead cross-functional teams with partners to ensure timelines and deliverables are met. • Oversee risk assessments and execution of risk mitigation plans. • Identify, champion, and implement improvements in core business processes. • Manage certain commodities/categories as an individual contributor • Mentor team members • International and domestic travel may be required Experience/Qualifications: • Normally requires BA/BS degree or MA/MS/MBA degree plus extensive procurement experience, or equivalent. Membership of CIPS required. • Extensive experience of procurement of goods and services. • Extensive experience in facilities both hard and soft, construction and maintenance. • Secondary experience in HR, compensation and benefits. • Demonstrated ability to lead a team and influence decisions. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and multi-cultural environments • Demonstrated project management skills. • Demonstrated ability to conduct complex analyses and translate this into a sound proposal for making business decisions • Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions about scheduling, allocation of resources, and managing priorities • Successful track record in execution and completion of deliverables with a focus on results. • Demonstrated ability to negotiate and develop contracts. • Effective communicator at all levels, excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications and presentation skills - able to operate in a fast paced, matrix based corporate environment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54989Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:24:50 GMTOur client is one of the world's most high profile leaders in technology and telecommunications, with a brand that is universally noticeable and respected. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement/ Supply Chain professional to manage the European team for the procurement, supply and delivery of furniture and fixture components, for the corporate and retail channels. You will be responsible for establishing direct relationships with key suppliers, negotiating best quality, value and cost in order to achieve maximum value and innovation. Have extensive knowledge of global supply chain operations and a proven track record in successfully delivering bespoke projects. Responsibilities include: • Procurement of goods and services in accordance with corporate finance and procurement policies • Implements procurement policies, procedures, systems and strategies. Successfully integrates SoW into Contracts in order to leverage spend and reduce costs. Influences cross-functional organisations while enhancing strong internal relationships in order to meet business requirements and cost objectives. • Work with business teams to develop and utilize RFI's, RFP's and RFQ techniques to identify, select, and engage with suppliers to ensure competitive market advantage. Implements supplier-sourcing strategies that ensure high quality, on time delivery and cost competitiveness. • Initiates Supplier Performance Reviews with the internal business group to measure and document performance levels, identify development areas, perform root cause analysis and establish corrective action plans for improved performance and delivery. • Collaborate with internal functions to ensure internal goal alignment and collaborating with external counterparts to ensure alignment of worldwide suppliers. • Lead cross-functional teams with partners to ensure timelines and deliverables are met. • Oversee risk assessments and execution of risk mitigation plans. • Identify, champion, and implement improvements in core business processes. • Manage certain commodities/ categories as an individual contributor • Mentor team members • International and domestic travel may be required • Experience in Global Furniture, Fixture and Display supplier management including development, supply chain, project management and quality. • Demonstrated ability to lead a team and influence decisions. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and multi-cultural environments • Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions about scheduling, allocation of resources, and managing priorities • Effective communicator at all levels, excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications and presentation skills. • Flexibility in problem solving, providing direction and work hours to meet business objectives ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54988Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:22:39 GMTHeadline: 1st Executive has been retained by a market leading, privately owned, global Technology Services organisation, to recruit a Senior Procurement Manager as part of their newly re-structured global procurement function based in Berkshire. Role: The role of Senior Procurement Manager is a new position within the re-structured function and will report directly to the Head of Global Procurement. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive the function away from an operational, re-active entity to a true strategic sourcing function. As such, it will be necessary to build effective, high-level, business relationships with key stakeholders. The jobholder will be responsible for winning ?buy-in? from the senior leadership team, driving the influence of Strategic Sourcing within the business. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading a portfolio of circa $500million per annum. The jobholder will provide strategic sourcing expertise across the HR, Professional Services, Consultancy, Legal FM and Real Estate category areas. It will be expected that the jobholder provides professional procurement support to business led outsourcing/off-shoring projects. Experience: An excellent academic profile, ideally encompassing MBA, MCIPS and Degree will be beneficial. ? Excellent contract management, communication and negotiation skills ? Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritise ? Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team ? Advanced knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint programshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54972Fri, 3 Sep 2010 08:38:03 GMTThe ideal candidate will have: • Public sector buying experience plus blue chip private sector • Understands and is au fait with category management/ sourcing processes • Can use SAP esourcing • Procurement of software licences for BAU and Project requirements • Managing relationships with key vendors • Understanding of the commercial frameworks and products procured under them • Working with the stakeholders to challenge licensing level • Products in scope include: SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Licence Agreement • Manage the existing IT Outsource strategic relationship which has under it: o Laptop/ Equipment requirements o Distributed and field maintenance o Central computing and servers o Oversee contract management o Support the review of WPPs / Change Notes and challenge where appropriate o Support IT Key Supplier BAU relationships (internal/external) o Support benchmarking & market intelligence activity across the category o Manage 3rd Party Pass Through Contracts To register your interest in this, or any other opportunities please forward your full CV, stating your location and current salary details or contact us on 01423 520080 for a confidential conversation.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54949Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:42:43 GMTInterim Category Manager (Indirects) (Car Fleets, Utilities, Insurance, Health Care) Location: Surrey Day rate: £350 - £450 3 month Contract Our client is a leading global engineering company, who provide innovative solutions to help tackle the world’s major challenges, across the key industrial sectors. They are currently seeking an Indirect Category Manager on an initial 3 month contract. The role is to provide a best practice procurement service into the business and to negotiate value for money supplier agreements which deliver contributions to savings. The successful candidate will have previous experience of dealing with indirect spends (including Utilities, Car Fleets, Insurance, Health Care). You must have previous experience of managing complex and multinational sourcing activities and will have demonstrated an ability to manage multiple works streams, ensuring that target deadlines are met. Key skills & experience: • Thorough understanding of the supply market for the specific commodities required, in particular fleet category management • Knowledge of Procurement tools and techniques • Well developed negotiation skills • Good project management skills • Min 5 years experience in a procurement role • Degree qualified with an acceptable professional qualification • Strong experience of commercial stakeholder management, as well as experience of leading virtual teams of cross functional professionals in procurement projects.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54948Thu, 2 Sep 2010 15:45:52 GMTWe urgently require an experienced procurement professional with expertise in indirect category management and telecommunications (fixed and mobile). Our client is a market leading marketing business with a centralised procurement function. You will need to have the ability to sell procurement within a non-mandated environment in order to gain stakeholder buy-in and ultimately investment. You should be able to manage multiple high value tender opportunities across a number of categories and business units. You will have the ability to form professional relationships with stakeholders and suppliers alike. An appreciation of a marketing or media environment would be beneficial. RK Supply Chain carefully considers each application received. However, due to the significantly increased number of responses our advertisements are attracting, we regret that we are unable to contact applicants further, unless your qualifications and experience closely matches our client's specification. We are only able to assist candidates who are eligible to work in the UK or hold the relevant visas. RK Supply Chain are aware of their responsibility to ensuring equality for all and do not wish any language used within our job adverts or the site to exclude applications from suitably qualified individuals. For the avoidance of doubt, qualifications are given purely as a guide. Any qualification which is of equivalent value will always be accepted, whether this is a geographic or historical equivalent.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54894Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:27:20 GMTHeadline: Junior Buyer - Indirects within the expanding strategic sourcing function of this leading FTSE 100 organisation; currently investing in personnel and best practice methodology across procurement; excellent career development opportunity within a highly-regarded best-practice procurement function. Role: As Junior Buyer across Indirect Sourcing portfolio, encompassing: Travel, HR, FM, and Professional Services, you will be responsible for the following role remit: Procurement Process & Systems Management: - Work with internal business units and suppliers to gather data and smooth processes for optimum supplier/customer engagement. - Provision of procurement advice to internal customers in line with the overall departmental procurement strategy and category plans - Manage e-sourcing activities to ensure they are planned and performed in alignment with business requirements - Working closely with all team members to enhance overall team cohesiveness - Facilitate effective end-to-end procurement process management utilising tools and techniques to derive best possible business results - Develop best practice procurement tools and techniques including e-sourcing system where necessary - Maintain database incorporating sourcing and category strategies, product and supplier information, savings, business intelligence and legal documents - Maintain category Spend and Savings performance data - Maintain an accurate contracts database including, renewals and work in progress - Conduct product, market and supplier research and analysis as required - Perform supplier appraisals focusing on financial performance, market performance, market trends and strategic business direction - Support commercial management, analysis and assessment of suppliers - Support supplier performance management, analysis and assessment of suppliers including supporting quarterly business reviews with key suppliers Excellent opportunity for an individual with either 2 / 3 years procurement experience, or a commercially savvy graduate looking to develop and progress their career within a leading FTSE procurement function. Requirements: Degree educated / equivalent, and ideally MCIPS / part CIPS with the desire to complete Ideally 2 / 3 years procurement experience, preferably within a ??Blue Chip?? corporate environment Indirect category exposure / experience advantageous Excellent communication, influencing & negotiation skills Strong commercial acumen Excellent organisation skills Strong Numerical and analytical aptitudehttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54833Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:38:06 GMTHeadline: 1st Executive has been retained by a market leading, privately owned, global Technology Services organisation, to recruit a Senior Procurement Manager as part of their newly re-structured global procurement function based in Berkshire. Role: The role of Senior Procurement Manager is a new position within the re-structured function and will report directly to the Head of Global Procurement. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive the function away from an operational, re-active entity to a true strategic sourcing function. As such, it will be necessary to build effective, high-level, business relationships with key stakeholders. The jobholder will be responsible for winning ?buy-in? from the senior leadership team, driving the influence of Strategic Sourcing within the business. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading a portfolio of circa $500million per annum. The jobholder will provide strategic sourcing expertise across the HR, Professional Services, Consultancy, Legal FM and Real Estate category areas. It will be expected that the jobholder provides professional procurement support to business led outsourcing/off-shoring projects. Experience: An excellent academic profile, ideally encompassing MBA, MCIPS and Degree will be beneficial. ? Excellent contract management, communication and negotiation skills ? Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritise ? Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team ? Advanced knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint programshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54783Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:02:58 GMTResponsible for delivering category specific IT procurement exercises that ensure value for money and best practice. You will develop procurement strategies and implement processes and policies, leading to sustainable cost savings, productivity improvements and a high performing supply base. Dealing with all aspects of IT procurement across hardware, software, telecoms and services you will have proven knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing experience across the cradle to grave procurement spectrum. Your background could either be from the private or public sector although an understanding of OJEU and Local Government practice would be a distinct advantage. Should have strong commercial acumen with an extensive background in procurement, you will have a proven track record of managing IT purchasing exercises in large, complex organisations. Must have the ability to deliver solutions through high level negotiations in a demanding environment. Facilitating change and assuring quality is key so you must have excellent leadership skills coupled with proven stakeholder management qualities. The Person: In depth IT/Telco experience Excellent tendering experience of RFI's, RFQ's, PQQ's, ITT's etc Strategic Sourcing/Category Management background Ideally educated to degree standard and/or CIPS qualified Prince 2 or other project management would be an advantage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business ------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54733Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:32:31 GMTDue to unprecedented success, my client is looking for an experienced senior procurement manager with a depth of experience within Facilities procurement on a global scale, to lead and develop a team of Souring Managers and drive forward the category to influence some high profile projects and spend areas. You will have extensive knowledge of Hard and Soft services, Property and Construction, EMEA exposure and excellent team management credentials. This is a fantastic role for the right candidate and potentially has the opportunity of developing into a larger scope. Responsibilities: • Procurement of goods and services in accordance with corporate finance and procurement policies. • Implements procurement policies, procedures, systems and strategies. Successfully integrates Statements of Work into Contracts in order to leverage spend and reduce costs. Influences cross-functional organisations while enhancing strong internal relationships in order to meet business requirements and cost objectives. • Works with business teams to develop and utilise RFI, RFP and RFQ techniques to identify, select, and engage with suppliers to ensure competitive market advantage. Implements supplier-sourcing strategies that ensure high quality, on time delivery and cost competitiveness. • Initiates Supplier Performance Reviews with the internal business group to measure and document performance levels, identify development areas, perform root cause analysis and establish corrective action plans for improved performance and delivery. • Collaborate with internal functions to ensure internal goal alignment and collaborating with external counterparts to ensure alignment of worldwide suppliers. • Lead cross-functional teams with partners to ensure timelines and deliverables are met. • Oversee risk assessments and execution of risk mitigation plans. • Identify, champion, and implement improvements in core business processes. • Manage certain commodities/categories as an individual contributor • Mentor team members • International and domestic travel may be required Experience/Qualifications: • Normally requires BA/BS degree or MA/MS/MBA degree plus extensive procurement experience, or equivalent. Membership of CIPS required. • Extensive experience of procurement of goods and services. • Extensive experience in facilities both hard and soft, construction and maintenance. • Secondary experience in HR, compensation and benefits. • Demonstrated ability to lead a team and influence decisions. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and multi-cultural environments • Demonstrated project management skills. • Demonstrated ability to conduct complex analyses and translate this into a sound proposal for making business decisions • Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions about scheduling, allocation of resources, and managing priorities • Successful track record in execution and completion of deliverables with a focus on results. • Demonstrated ability to negotiate and develop contracts. • Effective communicator at all levels, excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications and presentation skills - able to operate in a fast paced, matrix based corporate environment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54727Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:29:02 GMTOur client is one of the world's most high profile leaders in technology and telecommunications, with a brand that is universally noticeable and respected. The Global Sourcing Manager will provide high level supply chain management expertise and strong direct procurement skills to maintain quality, schedules and budgets for various projects provided by Worldwide Marketing in EMEA. The range of supplies includes materials, furniture, and displays for the international and domestic partners. The candidate should have extensive experience in prototyping, purchasing, and the production of various product solutions, which may be manufactured from acrylic, wood, and metal Job Duties/ Responsibilities: • Establish and develop supplier strategies and relationships for 3D components and fixtures • Strategic price and contract negotiations • Interfacing with Marketing for new product development strategy and implementation, optimizing material selection to maintain lowest cost, predictable availability, and industry leadership in quality. • Act as resident expert in assigned commodity • Interface with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal cross -functional teams to ensure flawless execution and support of business goals and objectives • Conduct production order inspections and supplier factory evaluations. • Collaborate with Legal and internal clients to negotiate Master Service Agreement (MSA),Statement of Work and appropriate SLA’S (Service Level Agreements). • Collaborate with cross-functional partners and maintain a team focused deliverable. • Work with logistics contractors to facilitate movement of inventory from production floor to warehouse and shipping stage in the most cost effective way. • Track and build supply agreement milestones and deliverables • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in assessing, evaluating and nominating suppliers for a particular project. • Act as a contact for all business collaborations ensuring that the overall relationship between us and the Supplier is healthy. • Drive continuous improvement of the business relationship through Supplier Performance Review’s • Notify Management of potential business issues that may affect project timelines, costs and goals. • Travel; will be required throughout Europe, with occasional trips to Asia and America. • Ability to develop Performance Metrics for publication to a wider internal audience. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the purchasing of bespoke display furniture within the high end and luxury retail environment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54726Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:28:15 GMTMajor Global Financial Services Organisation seeking an FM/Utilities Sourcing Category Expert: An expert purchasing professional with an in-depth understanding of strategic sourcing and supplier management, this individual is responsible for devising, developing and implementing tailored procurement strategies and procedures and also for providing senior level guidance group-wide. Deliverables: • Management of an identified global category spend of c.£105m: Utilities. • Driving sourcing and vendor management initiatives to deliver P&L and added value benefits for Business Units and the Group. • Developing robust 3-5 year Sourcing Group Strategies (with Business Partner input) to cover key categories, detailing strategic options and opportunities to deliver value to the Group in the longer-term. • Understanding of dependencies across Utilities categories and ensuring increased co-operation and co-ordination between categories and teams on a global basis. • Developing effective relationships with key stakeholders, across businesses and geographies. • Development of effective supplier relationships and ensuring implementation of effective Vendor Management practices in conjunction with Business Partners. • Preparing business cases for major contracts and ensuring sign-off in accordance with internal processes. Development of robust and appropriate contracts including liaison with specialists across businesses to ensure compliance to Group policies Experience: • Significant purchasing and relevant sourcing and vendor management experience. • Strong relationship management skills, ideally with experience of Utilities and / or within a Facilities Management related environment. • Graduate calibre and/or qualified by experience, ideally with relevant post-graduate or professional qualifications (e.g. CIPS). • Proven track record in project management and delivery. • Significant experience of influencing internally and externally at all levels. Other Significant Role Requirements: • Ability to demonstrate commercial acumen. • Flexibility, willingness and ability to adapt to change. • Persuasive presenter, facilitator and negotiator with the ability to influence to support the achievement of Group Sourcing & Vendor Management objectives ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business ------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54723Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:25:40 GMTMy client is one of the UK's leaders in providing a range of multi media services and with an ever increasing customer base, this is an exciting time to be joining and contributing to the success of the company. In this role you will be part of the successful, fast paced and forward thinking Central Procurement team, which enjoys a highly visible position within the company. The role will be to manage and drive forward the sourcing of Travel and Professional Services, with a total of spends on the region of £130m. You will possess excellent stakeholder engagement skills and experience of leading all commercial and contractual activity with all external suppliers and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Assist the Senior Procurement Manager and Team Lead - Central Procurement in the ongoing development of strategic sourcing capabilities. • Understand current markets, future trends and suppliers’ business and commercial strategies to assist procurement objectives. • Create the sourcing strategy and take responsibility for the relevant portfolios re commercial interaction, meetings and negotiations with stakeholders and suppliers. • Manage the entire procurement process: supplier identification, internal stakeholder identification, RFP, negotiation, SLAs, contract award and legal signoff, performance measurement, risk management, ongoing continuous improvement, etc. • Liaise with the various stakeholders and their teams keeping one another fully appraised of supplier communication and involvement. • Understand current and future opportunities within key stakeholder areas. • Own the procurement process and ensure knowledge transfer of process and all contractual relationships to the business users. • Develop processes and controls that ensure clear, auditable management of an extensive procurement programme, including developing business compliance mechanisms (e-Procurement) and finance signoff of savings. • Work closely with finance to understand budget cycle and assure sourcing requirements are met and savings are signed-off. • Oversee management of applicable contracts, advising the business of upcoming renewals and acting accordingly. • Assist in representing the Company for all commercial discussions with Global sourcing initiatives Key Experience/ Attributes • Significant procurement experience preferably within a large blue-chip organisation, including large consulting firms. • Experience in Travel and Professional Services procurement. • Experience of eProcurement and eSourcing tools. • Degree qualified and ideally MCIPS qualified. • Significant experience sourcing and implementing large-scale business change and outsourcing agreements (including initiatives that invoked TUPE) • Analytical and financial understanding of the service cost models and lifetime cost of acquisition. • Excellent numeracy skills and ability to reconcile spend to budgets and accounting procedures. • Excellent contract negotiation skills in order to address issues with key suppliers at Exec and Board level. • Appropriate general management skills to supervise project teams, that consist of people without a direct reporting line in to procurement. • A high level of professional stature, with the ability to establish personal credibility quickly to facilitate the demonstration of value of the functional area. • A proven track record of operational effectiveness in a sophisticated matrix structure, working successfully as both a leader and team member. Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54722Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:24:56 GMTMy client is the market leader in high quality mobile telecommunications and is looking for a Sourcing Manager to join the fast paced and exciting sourcing function, who can manage all supplier related activities and develop appropriate sourcing solutions to ensure the overall programme targets are met. Working with various product development and project teams, you will be the expert source for all sourcing activity relating to the Precious Commodity area, in particular Sapphire and Ceramics. Objectives of role: • Provide technical and Sourcing expertise / leadership within development programmes. • Drive, and input to supplier selection in accordance with local and global supply strategies. • Ensuring Supplier capability to meet all business needs. • Management of supplier cost models to ensure all cost drivers are identified and optimised. • Implementation of logistics models. • Creation and maintenance of global tooling plans. • Preparation of analysis and calculations for optimising the selection of suppliers and components within product development programmes. • Co ordination of supplier evaluation, assessments and audits. • Negotiation, agreement and management of supply contracts and development agreements. • Maintenance of commodity trends and market intelligence. • Supply chain risk assessment and management. • Implementation of continuous improvement plans (cost, quality, process, lead time, service). Experience: • Experience of sourcing precious metals. • General understanding of how the luxury industry and suppliers there in operate. • Working knowledge of worldwide sources of watch industry components • In-depth knowledge of costing principles used within the luxury industry and the ability to breakdown and analyse process/ material costs. • Knowledge of market pricing for precious metals. • Existing relationship with global sources of mechanical design, engineering and manufacturing. • Experience of working with international partners in the following areas: - Process improvements. - Improvement of quality and efficiency of production methods. - Liaison regarding future product developments. - Resolution of technical production and materials issues ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54721Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:24:10 GMTOur client is one of the world's most high profile leaders in technology and telecommunications, with a brand that is universally noticeable and respected. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement/ Supply Chain professional to manage the European team for the procurement, supply and delivery of furniture and fixture components, for the corporate and retail channels. You will be responsible for establishing direct relationships with key suppliers, negotiating best quality, value and cost in order to achieve maximum value and innovation. Have extensive knowledge of global supply chain operations and a proven track record in successfully delivering bespoke projects. Responsibilities include: • Procurement of goods and services in accordance with corporate finance and procurement policies • Implements procurement policies, procedures, systems and strategies. Successfully integrates SoW into Contracts in order to leverage spend and reduce costs. Influences cross-functional organisations while enhancing strong internal relationships in order to meet business requirements and cost objectives. • Work with business teams to develop and utilize RFI's, RFP's and RFQ techniques to identify, select, and engage with suppliers to ensure competitive market advantage. Implements supplier-sourcing strategies that ensure high quality, on time delivery and cost competitiveness. • Initiates Supplier Performance Reviews with the internal business group to measure and document performance levels, identify development areas, perform root cause analysis and establish corrective action plans for improved performance and delivery. • Collaborate with internal functions to ensure internal goal alignment and collaborating with external counterparts to ensure alignment of worldwide suppliers. • Lead cross-functional teams with partners to ensure timelines and deliverables are met. • Oversee risk assessments and execution of risk mitigation plans. • Identify, champion, and implement improvements in core business processes. • Manage certain commodities/ categories as an individual contributor • Mentor team members • International and domestic travel may be required • Experience in Global Furniture, Fixture and Display supplier management including development, supply chain, project management and quality. • Demonstrated ability to lead a team and influence decisions. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and multi-cultural environments • Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions about scheduling, allocation of resources, and managing priorities • Effective communicator at all levels, excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications and presentation skills. • Flexibility in problem solving, providing direction and work hours to meet business objectives ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54671Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:28:57 GMTMy client is one of the leading Global Technology organisations in the world, with a brand that is globally recognised. Joining an established procurement team, we are looking for an experienced Procurement professional to focus primarily on the Marketing category, although there may be the opportunity to diversify from this area into other indirect spend. The successful candidate will develop a deep understanding of Category spends, supply base trends, and market conditions, in collaboration with Global Category Mangers. The successful candidate will use procurement methodology, policies, infrastructure, and procurement tools to deliver against performance targets. The position also involves day-to-day procurement activities and responds to procurement needs on a timely basis, ensuring compliance with global policies and processes, and leveraging category best practices, where applicable. The successful candidate will lead sourcing activities, and completing the contractual requirements, be responsible for managing some key supply base relationships, conducting business reviews, as appropriate and benchmarking internally and externally to drive best-in-class sourcing decisions. The successful candidate will effectively identify and execute specific procurement opportunities and support stakeholders on sourcing, negotiation and contracting. This role requires a pro-active engagement with stakeholders (budget owners and/ or functional leads), working in line with the Annual Procurement Plan developed by the UK Procurement Business Partner. Success will be to achieve measurable improvements in cost, service levels, quality, and supplier performance. ***This opportunity is a Fixed Term Contract to the end of July 2011*** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54664Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:45:09 GMTHeadline: Senior Procurement Category Manager: Construction, Fit-Out, FF&E, within a leading multi-national FTSE organisation, to drive the development, implementation and delivery of sourcing and category management strategies, best practice initiatives and process governance across the Construction, Fit-Out, FF&E sourcing portfolio. This is an outstanding opportunity to deliver a best practice solution within a cutting edge procurement function. Role: Senior Procurement Category Manager: Construction, Fit-Out, FF&E, reporting to the European Procurement Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the organisation views and values procurement as a strategic tool in achieving business goals. Designing and integrating strategic procurement solutions, the successful candidate will be tasked with defining & setting a commercial model best practice solution. Due to the dynamic market in which our client operates, processes should be flexible to adapt to re-alignment, with the appropriate controls and compliance. Remit: - Develop category strategy for Construction and FFE implement and manage contracts - Identify industry best practice and use best practice procurement techniques - Negotiate with suppliers for favourable terms of supply for this specialist area, and for associated services - Ensure timely delivery of all goods and services to construction sites - Influence senior management to accept the most suitable strategic option - Identify opportunities to add value to the business and produce achievable action plans to deliver - Provide advice to internal departments on quality and service standards - Continually monitor supplier performance and service delivery - Analyse service failures to devise a strategy, which prevents re-occurrence and analyse product information to project budget requirements - Active management of all cost saving and financial compliance Experience: - Previous Experience within procurement at a management level, specialising in Construction, Fit-Out, FF&E categories - Procurement career developed within a `Blue Chip` corporate environment, preferably encompassing exposure to Retail Fit-Out, FF&E and Construction - Demonstrable experience of delivering strategic procurement solutions within a best-practice procurement function - Demonstrable success managing senior stakeholder relationships - Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills - You will be able to articulate, define and deliver a coherent strategic visionhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54649Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:05:18 GMTIdeally our client is seeking someone that has experience of outsourcing and offshoring of IT services such as desktop support and application development. Experience in large complex organisation undertaking complex software negotiations is required. Spend is circa. £200m p.a, the role holder would need to be comfortable dealing at levels A, B & C. There is potential for succession planning for the successful suitable. ROLE PURPOSE: To lead within the strategic development and delivery of Category strategies and cash and P&L savings in year in excess of £20m per annum. To lead the set up and management of all 3rd party contracts including major and complex outsources to meet business requirements. To work with senior stakeholders and Group Procurement to ensure value for money in the Group’s external spend and deliver real cost savings to the bottom line whilst managing supply chain risks. AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: • To enable the business to meet their business plans and targets, through delivery of a professional and value add service thus ensuring the most cost effective use of all external spend. • To mange the team as a unit, effectively deploy resource to deliver greatest benefit to the business and achieve in year procurement savings targets typically in excess of £15m. • Provide expertise and guidance in identifying opportunities, leading, delivering and managing the procurement aspects of outsourcing contracts. • To resolve contractual/ commercial issues with suppliers to ensure minimum disruption and adverse financial impact • To lead multifunctional projects and business teams to deliver significant business and service changes • To lead, coach, develop and empower team to improve their capability • Lead and drive the creation, agreement and sign off of category strategies including insourced and outsourced opportunities at Exec, Business Leader and Functional Leader level. • To provide comprehensive and credible business cases to Exec level committees and sponsors, to ensure the organisation does the right thing commercially • Ensure that all activity untaken has full governance and adherence to the Sourcing Management Framework (SMF) and Procurement, policies and procedures and FSA regulation. • To work with multiple business stakeholders and Group Procurement to ensure group leverage is utilised for all available opportunities. • To bring market and competitor analysis and benchmark data into the organisation to allow continual improvement of processes, people and spend • Provide and facilitate a single point of contact (SPOC) for procurement to company business areas linking with Group Procurement • Work with Finance agree methodologies to ensure that savings delivered are actually reflected in business plans and budgets KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • MCIPS qualified • Business Degree • Solid experience in a senior procurement role in a large complex organisation • Experience of setting up and managing complex outsourced contracts • Experience of setting challenging savings targets and delivering them • Experience of developing and delivering category strategies in complex organisations • Strong financial and commercial acumen • Knowledge and experience of managing teams to drive business performance • Strong Leadership skills • Excellent negotiation skills • A proven track record in developing, implementing and operating procurement strategy within a business unit. • A proven track record in building and sustaining relationships with internal customers and external suppliers. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54624Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:34:30 GMTROLE PURPOSE: To support development and delivery of Category strategies to deliver cost savings and service improvements for particular categories of spend. To lead the set up and management of 3rd party contracts including out sources to meet business requirements. To provide a specialist service and support to key stakeholders which contributes to the protection and enhancement of the organisation’s legal, commercial, reputational and financial interests. AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: • Work with stakeholders to identify and drive out both financial, service improvement opportunities and support delivery of business objectives • Deliver and be accountable for agreed savings target allocated through new and ongoing procurement activity • Develop and deliver strategies for agreed sub categories of spend including outsourcing of some services • Evaluate the cost effectiveness of the services provided to the business by third parties to ensure the services conform to agreed standards • Maintain due rigour in the ongoing process of supply chain management, supply planning, supplier contracts, and post contract management through the effective management of sub category; so as to deliver business requirements in a cost effective and efficient manner (whilst always recognising and addressing any longer-term commercial implications • Challenge stakeholders in a manner appropriate to preserve relationships while achieving the right overall commercial result for the company. • Maintain ongoing relationships with the business and incumbent suppliers in the sub category and ensure that contracts are adequately managed by Procurement, technical and operational staff alike • Lead in commercial and contractual negotiations with third party suppliers in respect of pricing, service levels, key performance indicators and all other terms of trading. • Ensure that all activity untaken has full governance and adherence to the Sourcing Management Framework (SMF) and Procurement, policies and procedures and FSA regulation. • Assist in the design, development and implementation of commercial policy, processes, and methods appropriate to the Category so as to provide excellent customer service. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Fully qualified CIPS and relevant experience. • Experience in a similar role in a large complex organisation. • A proven track record delivering against savings targets and service improvements • Strong negotiation skills • Strong financial and commercial acumen • A proven track record in building and sustaining relationships with internal customers and external suppliers. • Experience of implementing and managing contracts for supply of services including outsources. • Experience in undertaking software negotiations. SUPPORTING INFORMATION Key challenges: • Supporting integration and Business As Usual work whilst establishing a combined procurement function • Supporting identification and delivery of up to £5M savings deliverable year on year • Supporting the 3 year category strategy including savings projection. Agreed by senior stakeholders in the business areas that the strategy supports the business strategy • Relationship with key business areas built with positive feedback on working relationships. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54623Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:28:26 GMTAs an MCIPS professional your CV will demonstrate in depth development of detailed category methodology, plans and strategies that deliver specific and significant short, medium and long term cost savings to the business as well as the development of a strategic sourcing methodology to the Indirects category. In addition, you will classify all suppliers on a commercial and risk basis and recommending an appropriate supplier management approach based on the given classification, managing the ongoing Supplier Performance Management and Supplier Relationship Management of all key suppliers within the Indirects Category. You will be a key driver of the development of a stakeholder management and engagement plan that will demonstrate your tailored management approach to all key stakeholders. Please call Sarah Longbottom on 0121 600 7712 to discuss in further detail Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV Hudson is a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions worldwidehttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54611Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:20:44 GMTMy client is one of the UK's leading media organisations, providing a range of multi media services and with an ever increasing customer base, this is an exciting time to be joining and contributing to the success of the company. In this role you will be part of the successful, fast paced and forward thinking Central Procurement team, which enjoys a highly visible position within the company. As a Procurement Executive, sitting within the Central Procurement team, you will have a remit across the corporate and support functions of organisation. My client is looking for someone looking to progress their career as a Procurement generalist before specialising in an industry area. The Central Procurement team covers a wide scope across the company to support the initiatives in the following categories: HR (including temporary staff, contractors etc.), professional services, property and facilities management, finance, legal, travel and accommodation. This role will work closely with the stakeholders across the company in addition to supporting initiatives by managing processes, external suppliers and internal stakeholders. This role will provide support to the Procurement Managers across the team and participate on strategic sourcing projects across all the categories that the team supports. Key Responsibilities: • Assist the Senior Procurement Manager and Team Lead of Central Procurement and the rest of the Central Procurement Team in the implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives. • Learn and communicate current markets, future trends and suppliers' business and commercial strategies to assist procurement objectives. • Assist with supplier identification, RFP, negotiation, SLAs, contract award and legal signoff, performance measurement, risk management, ongoing continuous improvement, etc. • Liaise with the various stakeholders and their teams keeping one another fully appraised of supplier communication and involvement. • Support internal procurement initiatives by assisting with data consolidation, reporting and facilitating communications within and across procurement teams. Skills & Experience: • Some procurement experience preferably within a large blue-chip organisation • Experience supporting major service based contracts and outsourced agreements. • Experience supporting contract negotiations. • Ability to create Powerpoint presentations that effectively communicate objectives to key stakeholders - up to Exec level. • Degree qualified. • High comfort with financial numeracy and experience creating Excel reports and scenario modelling. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54582Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:50:41 GMTThe Company A major UK retailer. The Role - You will be responsible for supporting the Planning team in all areas of stock planning for retail stores. - Management of the seasonal branch sales and space planning - Managing stock allocations - Management of new store opening process for the Planning Department, including giving commercial guidelines to Branch Merchandising and layout Planning - Produce weekly performance reports The Person You will come from a retail stock planning background with an understanding of space allocation in-store. You will have excellent computer skills and strong communication skills.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54565Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:16:08 GMTTitle: Purchasing Support Manager Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 Type: Permanent Location: Central London Purchasing Support Manager wanted immediately! Does working in a challenging environment, motivating and leading a team to deliver results sound appealing? This is a fantastic opportunity into the UK's fastest growing IT solutions supplier. A brilliant opening where there is the chance for you to progress and demonstrate your ability, to lead a team and present great results. We are looking for a highly committed individual who can display the following: - Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team - Great attention to detail and capable of multi-tasking to deliver to demanding deadlines - 3 - 5 years experience within supply chain - Have a desire for continuous and development and improvement - The ability to provide and receive feedback in an effective, impartial manner - Customer and sales facing experience, being able to communicate effectively and appropriately between the two This is an ideal position for someone who is looking for their next move into a management role and really wants a challenge to get stuck in to. It will be your responsibility to motivate your team and keep them focused on delivering their KPIs. The Role Involves: - Develop existing and new KPIs to accurately measure both the performance of the department and the company's suppliers - Ability to monitor and report on project status keeping the Purchasing Manager continuously informed - Work closely with the Purchasing Manager to ensure that any issues with suppliers are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner - Developing relationships with key suppliers and build their understanding of the importance of the Purchasing Support function - Review people and structure on a regular basis - Identifying supplier issues and communicating this to the supplier development analyst If this role is of interest to you, please apply today! Please send through your application via the website or call Hannah Troop on 020 7429 5384 to find out more. www.badenochandclark.com - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54562Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:00:09 GMTHeadline: Junior Buyer - Indirects within the expanding strategic sourcing function of this leading FTSE 100 organisation; currently investing in personnel and best practice methodology across procurement; excellent career development opportunity within a highly-regarded best-practice procurement function. Role: As Junior Buyer across Indirect Sourcing portfolio, encompassing: Travel, HR, FM, and Professional Services, you will be responsible for the following role remit: Procurement Process & Systems Management: - Work with internal business units and suppliers to gather data and smooth processes for optimum supplier/customer engagement. - Provision of procurement advice to internal customers in line with the overall departmental procurement strategy and category plans - Manage e-sourcing activities to ensure they are planned and performed in alignment with business requirements - Working closely with all team members to enhance overall team cohesiveness - Facilitate effective end-to-end procurement process management utilising tools and techniques to derive best possible business results - Develop best practice procurement tools and techniques including e-sourcing system where necessary - Maintain database incorporating sourcing and category strategies, product and supplier information, savings, business intelligence and legal documents - Maintain category Spend and Savings performance data - Maintain an accurate contracts database including, renewals and work in progress - Conduct product, market and supplier research and analysis as required - Perform supplier appraisals focusing on financial performance, market performance, market trends and strategic business direction - Support commercial management, analysis and assessment of suppliers - Support supplier performance management, analysis and assessment of suppliers including supporting quarterly business reviews with key suppliers Excellent opportunity for an individual with either 2 / 3 years procurement experience, or a commercially savvy graduate looking to develop and progress their career within a leading FTSE procurement function. Requirements: Degree educated / equivalent, and ideally MCIPS / part CIPS with the desire to complete Ideally 2 / 3 years procurement experience, preferably within a ??Blue Chip?? corporate environment Indirect category exposure / experience advantageous Excellent communication, influencing & negotiation skills Strong commercial acumen Excellent organisation skills Strong Numerical and analytical aptitudehttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54531Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:52:56 GMTOur client is a very well known charity who makes a big difference to a large number of people’s lives each year. They are currently looking for a Category Manager - Print on a 6 month fixed term contract. The main purpose of this role is to support the Head of Procurement Services in delivery of agreed objectives in line with the Procurement Strategy, providing a commercial Procurement Category Management function. Specific Tasks and Responsibilities: • Identify the Category Strategy and a programme of areas to be addressed within the Procurement Strategy. • Establish and lead cross-functional teams to manage the development and implementation of the Procurement Category Strategy and agree the Strategy with the Head of Procurement, the functional director and/or other appropriate Senior Managers in internal customer departments. • Deliver the Procurement Category Strategy including sourcing activities which generate benefits and achieve financial savings targets through insight and analysis of Category and Sub Category areas • Use leading practice procurement tools to develop and implement the sourcing strategies. Negotiate contractual agreements with suppliers to ensure that service, quality, added value, total cost, security of supply and the deployment of the suppliers’ capabilities in innovation are secured. Negotiation of Terms and Conditions in liaison with the Legal Department. • Manage and develop supplier relationships and ongoing negotiations, for the Procurement Category and Sub Categories, using leading practice procurement tools (such as cost trend analysis, price change analysis and supplier performance reviews) to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality • Maximise the use of the organisations funds by identifying best practice and leveraging spend within and outside of the organisation for the Procurement Category and Sub Categories including the monitoring of available framework agreements available to charities • Assist with the development of new processes, procedures and solutions for the purchasing system and identify any Category specific requirements. Essential to the role is: • Proven experience and in depth knowledge of procuring Print and related Services including the use of Procurement tools and techniques • Proven experience in a Procurement Category Management role in at least one organisation that has crossed functional and business boundaries • Proven experience of delivery of a Procurement Category Strategy and benefits including financial savings • Experience of working with a fragmented user base in multiple locations • Experience of working in a complex environment with a high level of uncertainty around predicted or future demand • Experienced user of IT including Microsoft suite (including Excel) • Significant experience of Supplier relationship management • Ability to lead negotiations at the highest levels with suppliers • Ability to analyse issues at supply market level and supply chain level • Ability to employ lateral thinking for problem solving • Competent project manager • Ability to support external and internal senior stakeholders on a day to day basis • Ability to influence, interact and present at senior levels both internal and external • Ability to live and work with ambiguity • Excellent communication skills both written and oral ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54501Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:13:41 GMTAn opportunity for an experienced Procurement professional with a balance of both public and private sector procurement experience. Key Skills: • Influencing • Commercial Awareness • Communication • Literacy and Numeracy • Planning • Business Awareness • Leadership/ Team Working • Problem solving • Some public Sector procurement experience • Process improvement • Change Management Technical Knowledge/ Experience: • Demonstrable knowledge of a category management framework and total cost management techniques is essential • Strong knowledge of contract law and contract formulation in a complex environment, applicable to the role’s territory is essential. • Knowledge of best practice supply chain/ procurement processes, tools and methodologies is required. • Educated to Degree level or relevant equivalent qualification, preferably CIPS • Demonstrable Strategic sourcing background, with proven track record of category management and Total Cost Management execution. • Demonstrable track record of delivering cost reduction and service/ quality improvement through negotiation, innovation and the application of category plans and procurement best practice. • Proven track record of strategic and creative change delivery in challenging business environments with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders • Must have experience of implementing new relationships across functional and business boundaries Some experience within housing, adult social care, children and family services, and communities would be a preference along with some previous consultancy experience. Excellent breadth of procurement experience, OJEU aware. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54500Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:11:14 GMTThe European Corporate Procurement team needs an above average Purchasing Professional who can deliver improved value and contract closure, across a wide range of business areas in respect to service and temporary employment contracts for all business groups, in a complex, ever changing and fast moving environment. The right candidate will have an excellent ability to understanding of vendors, marketplaces and commercial models for goods and services. The candidate should have demonstrable ability and experience in the drafting, negotiation, closing and signing of contracts. They should also understand other corporate roles and functions such as Legal, Finance, Risk Management and Business Groups, and the role they play in the supplier selection process and price negotiations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a track record of success and experience that will enable them to: • Develop and implement proactive supplier-sourcing strategies to ensure high quality, on time delivery and cost competitiveness. i.e. Gets results through action oriented thinking. Consistently demonstrating responsibility and accountability in all aspects of his/her role. • Work with business teams, while enhancing strong internal relationships, to develop and utilize RFI, RFP, RFQ and e-auctions techniques to identify, select, negotiate and engage with suppliers to ensure competitive market advantage. • Construct, organise and project manage, cross-functional teams, in order to meet business requirements yet capture Statements of Work, agreed terms and conditions and negotiated pricing into robust contracts. Open to others' ideas and shares information appropriately, Reliable & accountable, Contributes to team success. • Understand how to drive commercial innovation into the negotiations and subsequent contracts along with a robust track record in drafting the supplier performance management in contracts to ensure the commercial innovation is sustainable, scalable, contractual and delivers real value. Takes initiative to go above and beyond requirements. • Initiate Supplier Performance Reviews with the internal business group to measure and document performance levels, identify development areas, perform root cause analysis and establish corrective action plans for improved performance and delivery. • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to succeed in influencing and persuading those around you. Is someone others want to work with. • Have strong analytical capabilities, exceptional negotiation skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Producing high quality and quantity of work in the time required. • Have a level of personal and professional integrity, Strong work ethic with a high degree of flexibility. My client is looking for someone to start immediately with a strong chance of the contract being extended. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54479Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:18:33 GMTMy client is one of the world's most high profile leaders in technology, with a brand that is universally noticeable and respected. This is a great opportunity to join the fast paced and high profile European procurement function of this global brand, with the chance to influence at all levels and take ownership of the marketing category, which will cover all goods and services including Events and PR spend. The right candidate should have demonstrable ability and experience in the drafting, negotiation, closing and signing of contracts. You will understand Strategic Sourcing, and have experience in its use within the selection and prequalification of suppliers. You will also understand other corporate roles and functions such as Legal, Finance, Risk Management and Business Groups, the interaction into Marketing, Events and PR contracts, and the role they play in the supplier selection process and price negotiations. Key Experiences: - Develop and implement proactive supplier-sourcing strategies to ensure high quality, on time delivery and cost competitiveness. - Work with business teams, while enhancing strong internal relationships, to develop and utilize RFI (Request for Information), RFP (Request for Proposal), RFQ (Request for Quote) and e-auctions techniques to identify, select, negotiate and engage with suppliers to ensure competitive market advantage. - Construct, organise and project manage cross-functional teams, in order to meet business requirements yet capture Statements of Work, agreed terms and conditions and negotiated pricing into robust contracts. Open to others' ideas and shares information appropriately, Reliable & accountable, Contributes to team success. - Understand how to drive commercial innovation into the negotiations and subsequent contracts along with a robust track record in drafting the supplier performance management in contracts to ensure the commercial innovation is sustainable, scaleable, contractual and delivers real value. Takes initiative to go above and beyond requirements. - Initiate Supplier Performance Reviews with the internal business group to measure and document performance levels, identify development areas, perform root cause analysis and establish corrective action plans for improved performance and delivery. - Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to succeed in influencing and persuading those around you. Is someone others want to work with - Have strong analytical capabilities, exceptional negotiation skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. - Have a level of personal and professional integrity, Strong work ethic with a high degree of flexibility. Conducts business in accordance with policies and guidelines. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54477Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:16:32 GMT* Provide technical procurement expertise to effectively build and maintain strong business relationships; * Work with suppliers and business owners to deliver savings and value improvement; * Work within the Group Procurement Team to create and deliver the best practice category plans; * Conduct spend analysis and produce spend reports; * Research the market place to locate products, services and suppliers and advise the company on best practice and opportunity; * Appraise, ascertain and screen supplier capabilities to provide required products and services in a timely manner; * Undertake tenders via the appropriate procurement method for any new or existing requirement; * Negotiate contracts to support complex projects; * Manage suppliers and report on their performance; * Develop, implement and maintain procurement processes where required to support business requirements; * Deliver savings to agreed targets; * Provide support and mentoring to the Buyer as appropriate. Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV Hudson is a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions worldwidehttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54427Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:54:49 GMTHeadline: 1st Executive has been retained by a market leading, privately owned, global Technology Services organisation, to recruit a Senior Procurement Manager as part of their newly re-structured global procurement function based in Berkshire. Role: The role of Senior Procurement Manager is a new position within the re-structured function and will report directly to the Head of Global Procurement. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive the function away from an operational, re-active entity to a true strategic sourcing function. As such, it will be necessary to build effective, high-level, business relationships with key stakeholders. The jobholder will be responsible for winning ?buy-in? from the senior leadership team, driving the influence of Strategic Sourcing within the business. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading a portfolio of circa $500million per annum. The jobholder will provide strategic sourcing expertise across the HR, Professional Services, Consultancy, Legal FM and Real Estate category areas. It will be expected that the jobholder provides professional procurement support to business led outsourcing/off-shoring projects. Experience: An excellent academic profile, ideally encompassing MBA, MCIPS and Degree will be beneficial. ? Excellent contract management, communication and negotiation skills ? Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritise ? Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team ? Advanced knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint programshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54386Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:42:52 GMTHeadline: Junior Buyer - Indirects within the expanding strategic sourcing function of this leading FTSE 100 organisation; currently investing in personnel and best practice methodology across procurement; excellent career development opportunity within a highly-regarded best-practice procurement function. Role: As Junior Buyer across Indirect Sourcing portfolio, encompassing: Travel, HR, FM, and Professional Services, you will be responsible for the following role remit: Procurement Process & Systems Management: - Work with internal business units and suppliers to gather data and smooth processes for optimum supplier/customer engagement. - Provision of procurement advice to internal customers in line with the overall departmental procurement strategy and category plans - Manage e-sourcing activities to ensure they are planned and performed in alignment with business requirements - Working closely with all team members to enhance overall team cohesiveness - Facilitate effective end-to-end procurement process management utilising tools and techniques to derive best possible business results - Develop best practice procurement tools and techniques including e-sourcing system where necessary - Maintain database incorporating sourcing and category strategies, product and supplier information, savings, business intelligence and legal documents - Maintain category Spend and Savings performance data - Maintain an accurate contracts database including, renewals and work in progress - Conduct product, market and supplier research and analysis as required - Perform supplier appraisals focusing on financial performance, market performance, market trends and strategic business direction - Support commercial management, analysis and assessment of suppliers - Support supplier performance management, analysis and assessment of suppliers including supporting quarterly business reviews with key suppliers Excellent opportunity for an individual with either 2 / 3 years procurement experience, or a commercially savvy graduate looking to develop and progress their career within a leading FTSE procurement function. Requirements: Degree educated / equivalent, and ideally MCIPS / part CIPS with the desire to complete Ideally 2 / 3 years procurement experience, preferably within a ??Blue Chip?? corporate environment Indirect category exposure / experience advantageous Excellent communication, influencing & negotiation skills Strong commercial acumen Excellent organisation skills Strong Numerical and analytical aptitudehttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54319Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:45:09 GMTOur client is one of the leading entertainment and communications companies with over 10 million customers UK wide. In the UK they are one of the largest residential broadband, mobile, home phone and television providers. They are part of a major capital organisation that formed in 1970. This organisation has since developed to be one of the worlds’ most recognised and respected brands with over 200 branded companies worldwide, employing approximately 50,000 people in 29 countries. Global branded revenues in 2008 exceeded £11 billion. Successful candidates will need to be able to demonstrate capabilities in strategy, leadership, relationship building and innovation. Ideal candidates will have experience in: • 3 year plus experience of managing technology & network vendors and leading large scale technology deals with demonstrable results. • Driving sourcing and vendor management initiatives to deliver P&L and added value benefits. • Developing robust 3-5 year Sourcing Group Strategies with Business Partner input in the network and technology space. • Understanding dependencies across technology categories to ensure increased co-operation and co-ordination (ideally on a global basis). • Developing effective relationships with key stakeholders, (including categories with multiple Business Partner contacts) across businesses and geographies. • Development of effective supplier relationships and ensuring implementation of effective Vendor Management practices in conjunction with Business Partners • Preparing business cases for major contracts and ensuring sign-off in accordance with internal processes. • Development of robust and appropriate contracts including liaison with specialists across businesses to ensure compliance to Group policies To register your interest in this, or any other opportunities please forward your full CV, stating your location and current salary details or contact us on 01423 520080 for a confidential conversation.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54289Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:59:03 GMTDue to unprecedented success, my client is looking for an experienced senior procurement manager with a depth of experience within Facilities procurement on a global scale, to lead and develop a team of Souring Managers and drive forward the category to influence some high profile projects and spend areas. You will have extensive knowledge of Hard and Soft services, Property and Construction, EMEA exposure and excellent team management credentials. This is a fantastic role for the right candidate and potentially has the opportunity of developing into a larger scope. Responsibilities: • Procurement of goods and services in accordance with corporate finance and procurement policies. • Implements procurement policies, procedures, systems and strategies. Successfully integrates Statements of Work into Contracts in order to leverage spend and reduce costs. Influences cross-functional organisations while enhancing strong internal relationships in order to meet business requirements and cost objectives. • Works with business teams to develop and utilise RFI, RFP and RFQ techniques to identify, select, and engage with suppliers to ensure competitive market advantage. Implements supplier-sourcing strategies that ensure high quality, on time delivery and cost competitiveness. • Initiates Supplier Performance Reviews with the internal business group to measure and document performance levels, identify development areas, perform root cause analysis and establish corrective action plans for improved performance and delivery. • Collaborate with internal functions to ensure internal goal alignment and collaborating with external counterparts to ensure alignment of worldwide suppliers. • Lead cross-functional teams with partners to ensure timelines and deliverables are met. • Oversee risk assessments and execution of risk mitigation plans. • Identify, champion, and implement improvements in core business processes. • Manage certain commodities/categories as an individual contributor • Mentor team members • International and domestic travel may be required Experience/Qualifications: • Normally requires BA/BS degree or MA/MS/MBA degree plus extensive procurement experience, or equivalent. Membership of CIPS required. • Extensive experience of procurement of goods and services. • Extensive experience in facilities both hard and soft, construction and maintenance. • Secondary experience in HR, compensation and benefits. • Demonstrated ability to lead a team and influence decisions. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and multi-cultural environments • Demonstrated project management skills. • Demonstrated ability to conduct complex analyses and translate this into a sound proposal for making business decisions • Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions about scheduling, allocation of resources, and managing priorities • Successful track record in execution and completion of deliverables with a focus on results. • Demonstrated ability to negotiate and develop contracts. • Effective communicator at all levels, excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications and presentation skills - able to operate in a fast paced, matrix based corporate environment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Businesshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54282Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:02:08 GMTTO BE CONSIDERED SUITABLE FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE RAIL INDUSTRY, AND BE A TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST. Our client is looking to recruit a Sourcing Category Manager to manage several major projects involving rail related technology. This includes Hardware, Software and Consultancy Services, with an overal spend of circa £300m at present, although this addressable spend is increasing dramatically. Because of the huge impact this role will play within procurement and the business as a whole, you must be able to demonstrate Sourcing and Category Management experience within IT. If you can display significant awareness of OJEU governance and have an understanding of technology related commodities for areas such as GPS on trains, track pattern recognition, signalling and licencing, coupled with a lifecycle approach, then you would be an ideal procurement professional for this exciting role. In addition, as you will be engaging directly with the business, and encountering varying degrees of resistance, you must possess superb relationship and influencing skills. Please contact Jon Pollard on 01403 248448 or email me at jon@beselect.co.uk to explore further. I welcome your approach. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business ----------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54275Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:33:19 GMTMajor Global Financial Services Organisation seeking an FM/Utilities Sourcing Category Expert: An expert purchasing professional with an in-depth understanding of strategic sourcing and supplier management, this individual is responsible for devising, developing and implementing tailored procurement strategies and procedures and also for providing senior level guidance group-wide. Deliverables: • Management of an identified global category spend of c.£105m: Utilities. • Driving sourcing and vendor management initiatives to deliver P&L and added value benefits for Business Units and the Group. • Developing robust 3-5 year Sourcing Group Strategies (with Business Partner input) to cover key categories, detailing strategic options and opportunities to deliver value to the Group in the longer-term. • Understanding of dependencies across Utilities categories and ensuring increased co-operation and co-ordination between categories and teams on a global basis. • Developing effective relationships with key stakeholders, across businesses and geographies. • Development of effective supplier relationships and ensuring implementation of effective Vendor Management practices in conjunction with Business Partners. • Preparing business cases for major contracts and ensuring sign-off in accordance with internal processes. Development of robust and appropriate contracts including liaison with specialists across businesses to ensure compliance to Group policies Experience: • Significant purchasing and relevant sourcing and vendor management experience. • Strong relationship management skills, ideally with experience of Utilities and / or within a Facilities Management related environment. • Graduate calibre and/or qualified by experience, ideally with relevant post-graduate or professional qualifications (e.g. CIPS). • Proven track record in project management and delivery. • Significant experience of influencing internally and externally at all levels. Other Significant Role Requirements: • Ability to demonstrate commercial acumen. • Flexibility, willingness and ability to adapt to change. • Persuasive presenter, facilitator and negotiator with the ability to influence to support the achievement of Group Sourcing & Vendor Management objectives ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business ------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54229Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:55:47 GMTMy client is one of the UK's leaders in providing a range of multi media services and with an ever increasing customer base, this is an exciting time to be joining and contributing to the success of the company. In this role you will be part of the successful, fast paced and forward thinking Group Procurement team, which enjoys a highly visible position within the company. Due to encouraging growth plans, my client is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join the Corporate Procurement team, which has remit across the support functions of the company. The requirement is for a generalist, however, there is likely to be significant opportunities within the Professional Services category and Properties and FM category as a result of the group's growing building infrastructure initiatives. The appointee will work closely with the stakeholders across the HR, Properties and Operations portfolios and have responsibility for managing and leading all commercial and contractual interaction with external suppliers and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Create the sourcing strategy and take responsibility for the relevant portfolios re commercial interaction, meetings and negotiations with stakeholders and suppliers. • Manage the entire procurement process: supplier identification, internal stakeholder identification, RFP, negotiation, SLAs, contract award and legal sign off, performance measurement, risk management, ongoing continuous improvement, etc. • Develop processes and controls that ensure clear, auditable management of an extensive procurement programme, including developing business compliance mechanisms (e-Procurement) and finance signoff of savings. Key Experience/ Attributes • Significant procurement experience preferably within a large blue-chip organisation, including large consulting firms. • Experience in HR category areas – notably, Professional Services. • Experience in Property and FM category areas – notably, new building fit-out. • Experience of eProcurement and eSourcing tools. • Degree qualified and ideally MCIPS qualified. • Significant experience sourcing and implementing large-scale business change and outsourcing agreements (including initiatives that invoked TUPE) • Analytical and financial understanding of the service cost models and lifetime cost of acquisition. • Excellent contract negotiation skills in order to address issues with key suppliers at Exec and Board level. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business ------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54228Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:54:07 GMTHeadline: 1st Executive has been retained by a market leading, privately owned, global Technology Services organisation, to recruit a Senior Procurement Manager as part of their newly re-structured global procurement function based in Berkshire. Role: The role of Senior Procurement Manager is a new position within the re-structured function and will report directly to the Head of Global Procurement. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive the function away from an operational, re-active entity to a true strategic sourcing function. As such, it will be necessary to build effective, high-level, business relationships with key stakeholders. The jobholder will be responsible for winning `buy-in` from the senior leadership team, driving the influence of Strategic Sourcing within the business. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading a portfolio of circa $500million per annum. The jobholder will provide strategic sourcing expertise across the HR, Professional Services, Consultancy, Legal FM and Real Estate category areas. It will be expected that the jobholder provides professional procurement support to business led outsourcing/off-shoring projects. Experience: An excellent academic profile, ideally encompassing MBA, MCIPS and Degree will be beneficial. - Excellent contract management, communication and negotiation skills - Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritise - Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team - Advanced knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint programshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=54188Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:04:47 GMT