Head of Procurement

"Excellent opportunity for procurement professional with track record in stakeholder engagement and transformational change".

£65-80000 Car/Allowance Excellent Benefits Package

Cambridgeshire (Hybrid/Remote with National Remit).

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for a challenging role?

Our client, a major supplier of agricultural products and equipment, is currently recruiting for a Head of Procurement to join their team based in, Cambridgeshire. This is a newly created role, and you will be ably supported by an experienced Buyer. The successful candidate will create a unified procurement strategy and system across the entire business, for indirect spend/GNFR, consisting of multiple sites in the UK.

In recent years, the company has purchased several other businesses around the UK, each with its own localised procurement function. As you can imagine, it isn't an efficient system with fluctuations in price, quality, and delivery at each site.

So, this role has been created to build a centralised procurement system from the ground up. As each site was previously a stand-alone business, they all have historical, ingrained systems, so your key challenge will be to transition them all to a central system with new procedures. As such, your change-management and negotiation skills will be heavily used.

A large part of your success will be in building relationships with each site manager, understanding their preferred suppliers, and delivering detailed training, coaching, and mentoring on your new system.

Our client expects you will be degree and qualified in a relevant discipline and have substantial experience in leading a procurement function in a multi-site, matrix environment. CIPS ideally to level 6 or equivalent would be advantageous. Experience with SAP will also be a huge plus.

Although this is a UK-wide role, you should live within commuting distance of Huntingdon as you will be expected to visit the head office periodically.

So, if you are up for the challenge and believe you possess the necessary skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you!

Finance Director - APAC

"Lead finance teams in India, Thailand, Singapore and China, experience contract logistics greatness and shape regional strategy with your financial expertise".

Location: India or Thailand (Flexible/Hybrid/Remote)

Salary: c5-6 million INR 20% Bonus Private Healthcare for Family
Salary: 4.5 - 5.85 million Thai Baht 20% Bonus Private Healthcare for Family

Our client is a global multinational company majorly focused on contract logistics, delivering exceptional warehousing and logistics services across the entire APAC region. They are known for their innovative solutions and commitment to excellence, making them an ideal workplace for any ambitious finance professional.

As the Finance Director APAC, you will wield your strategic proficiency to work alongside our client's CXO and VP of Finance in the USA. You'll embody a hands-on approach to data analysis and drive the company's financial operations.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

* Overseeing all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning & analysis, IFRS GAAP reporting, and team management
* Leading an experience finance team comprising 4-5 direct reports and 10-13 indirect reports spread across India, Thailand, Singapore, and China
* Travelling as and when required for regional coordination and remote working.

Key Qualifications and Skills

* Bachelor's degree or above in Finance (preferably a Master's degree).
* Strong background in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
* Proficiency in a variety computerised accounting programmes.
* Experience in fund accounting, financial statements analysis, and interpretation.
* Expertise in managing small teams of employees and understanding the relevant regional legislation, policies, and procedures.
* Experience gained within a global multinational, ideally with US HQ.
* Experience gained within a multinational third party, contract logistics environment in APAC highly advantageous.
* Advanced Excel user, comfortable operating in an environment with multiple finance systems at present.
* Confidence and gravitas to contribute to strategic business planning at regional, country and individual business unit level whilst also happy to get into the operational detail of monthly/quarterly budgeting and financial processes.

You Should Apply If You Want To:

* Join a world-renowned company that treasures its employees and inspires excellence.
* Engage yourself in an inclusive workplace that cultivates creativity, teamwork, and innovation.
* Elevate your professional and personal growth with a corporate culture which encourages progress and education.
* Experience the freedom to work remotely and explore the top destinations in APAC.

Don't miss your chance to join a company that's invested in your success.

If you have the skills, experience and passion to thrive in this role, email your CV, quoting reference LX 1448395 or call us on 01905 381 320 for further information.

Finance Director - APAC

"Lead finance teams in India, Thailand, Singapore and China, experience contract logistics greatness and shape regional strategy with your financial expertise".

Location: India or Thailand (Flexible/Hybrid/Remote)

Salary: c5-6 million INR 20% Bonus Private Healthcare for Family
Salary: 4.5 - 5.85 million Thai Baht 20% Bonus Private Healthcare for Family

Our client is a global multinational company majorly focused on contract logistics, delivering exceptional warehousing and logistics services across the entire APAC region. They are known for their innovative solutions and commitment to excellence, making them an ideal workplace for any ambitious finance professional.

As the Finance Director APAC, you will wield your strategic proficiency to work alongside our client's CXO and VP of Finance in the USA. You'll embody a hands-on approach to data analysis and drive the company's financial operations.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

* Overseeing all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning & analysis, IFRS GAAP reporting, and team management
* Leading an experience finance team comprising 4-5 direct reports and 10-13 indirect reports spread across India, Thailand, Singapore, and China
* Travelling as and when required for regional coordination and remote working.

Key Qualifications and Skills

* Bachelor's degree or above in Finance (preferably a Master's degree).
* Strong background in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
* Proficiency in a variety computerised accounting programmes.
* Experience in fund accounting, financial statements analysis, and interpretation.
* Expertise in managing small teams of employees and understanding the relevant regional legislation, policies, and procedures.
* Experience gained within a global multinational, ideally with US HQ.
* Experience gained within a multinational third party, contract logistics environment in APAC highly advantageous.
* Advanced Excel user, comfortable operating in an environment with multiple finance systems at present.
* Confidence and gravitas to contribute to strategic business planning at regional, country and individual business unit level whilst also happy to get into the operational detail of monthly/quarterly budgeting and financial processes.

You Should Apply If You Want To:

* Join a world-renowned company that treasures its employees and inspires excellence.
* Engage yourself in an inclusive workplace that cultivates creativity, teamwork, and innovation.
* Elevate your professional and personal growth with a corporate culture which encourages progress and education.
* Experience the freedom to work remotely and explore the top destinations in APAC.

Don't miss your chance to join a company that's invested in your success.

If you have the skills, experience and passion to thrive in this role, email your CV, quoting reference LX 1448395 or call us on 01905 381 320 for further information.

Finance Director - APAC

"Lead finance teams in India, Thailand, Singapore and China, experience contract logistics greatness and shape regional strategy with your financial expertise".

Location: India or Thailand (Flexible/Hybrid/Remote)

Salary: c5-6 million INR 20% Bonus Private Healthcare for Family
Salary: 4.5 - 5.85 million Thai Baht 20% Bonus Private Healthcare for Family

Our client is a global multinational company majorly focused on contract logistics, delivering exceptional warehousing and logistics services across the entire APAC region. They are known for their innovative solutions and commitment to excellence, making them an ideal workplace for any ambitious finance professional.

As the Finance Director APAC, you will wield your strategic proficiency to work alongside our client's CXO and VP of Finance in the USA. You'll embody a hands-on approach to data analysis and drive the company's financial operations.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

* Overseeing all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning & analysis, IFRS GAAP reporting, and team management
* Leading an experience finance team comprising 4-5 direct reports and 10-13 indirect reports spread across India, Thailand, Singapore, and China
* Travelling as and when required for regional coordination and remote working.

Key Qualifications and Skills

* Bachelor's degree or above in Finance (preferably a Master's degree).
* Strong background in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
* Proficiency in a variety computerised accounting programmes.
* Experience in fund accounting, financial statements analysis, and interpretation.
* Expertise in managing small teams of employees and understanding the relevant regional legislation, policies, and procedures.
* Experience gained within a global multinational, ideally with US HQ.
* Experience gained within a multinational third party, contract logistics environment in APAC highly advantageous.
* Advanced Excel user, comfortable operating in an environment with multiple finance systems at present.
* Confidence and gravitas to contribute to strategic business planning at regional, country and individual business unit level whilst also happy to get into the operational detail of monthly/quarterly budgeting and financial processes.

You Should Apply If You Want To:

* Join a world-renowned company that treasures its employees and inspires excellence.
* Engage yourself in an inclusive workplace that cultivates creativity, teamwork, and innovation.
* Elevate your professional and personal growth with a corporate culture which encourages progress and education.
* Experience the freedom to work remotely and explore the top destinations in APAC.

Don't miss your chance to join a company that's invested in your success.

If you have the skills, experience and passion to thrive in this role, email your CV, quoting reference LX 1448395 or call us on 01905 381 320 for further information.

Managing Director/CEO

"Amazing opportunity for experienced strategist and business growth specialist to take the helm at a logistics SME recently acquired by Private Equity investor."

£150-200,000 + Equity

South East (Site Based)

Commutable from North London, Thames Valley, Northern Home Counties

Are you an experienced Managing Director or CEO with a talent for strategic business development?

Do you have a proven track record of driving change and delivering results?

Our private equity client is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to take the helm of their new acquisition, a niche specialist company in industrial logistics. This business is already very successful with good profit margins. It offers a lot of untapped potential and opportunities for business growth into several new verticals. This is where you come in.

As the new CEO, you will be responsible for shaping the future of this high-potential business. You'll have plenty of opportunities to put your skills and expertise into practice, from developing and implementing a winning business plan to revitalising commercial activity and improving all the operational systems in the company.

The successful candidate will be an experienced CEO, MD, COO or divisional head of a logistics-type business with revenues exceeding £10m. You'll have strong leadership skills and a proven track record of high performance, change management and delivering results. You'll also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire your team through a period of change and growth.

This role would ideally suit someone who already has one or two business turnarounds under their belt preferably private equity acquisitions.

Your experience may have been gained with businesses offering the following services and solutions - industrial logistics, specialist equipment or plant hire and installation, unusual or abnormal loads movements within engineering, medical, construction, technology or high security.

Your specific skills set will be around commercial business development so your early career may have been in sales. You must be comfortable managing P & L in the range £10-15 million where resource and systems may be lacking, as part of your role will be to modernise and improve the business.

You will lead from the front and will not be afraid to get into the detail and into customer facing when required. Most importantly you will be focused on the commercial strategy to ensure that the private equity investor achieves its ROI.

You'll develop and articulate a robust business plan and then execute it with a laser focus. In return, you'll receive a generous salary and a package that includes material equity in the private equity transaction.

If you are ready to take on a new challenge as a Managing Director/CEO and help shape the future of a special niche logistics business with untapped potential, we want to hear from you.

Please note that this role is located in the South East and therefore to ensure success you must reside or be willing to be close to the site for most of the time. This is not a hybrid or remote role.

Email your CV, quoting reference LX 1437502 or call us on 01905 381 320.

IT Procurement Contractor

"A Rare Opportunity for a Software Licensing Procurement Specialist to Deliver Massive Savings on IT Procurement"

£650 per day (inside IR35) - 6-month contract

Milton Keynes or Leicester (Hybrid Working)

Are you a master negotiator? An experienced and talented IT Procurement Specialist with a proven track record of reviewing, negotiating and renewing software licensing and technical support contracts, mid-way through or at the end of the contractual term?

Are you ready to take on the challenge of delving into our client's operational software licensing and support contracts, reviewing and negotiating them to better serve the needs of their business?

If yes, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

Their ideal candidate will possess strong relationship management skills, working knowledge of IT software procurement, and a no-nonsense but cleverly engaging approach towards procurement. The role is not that of a procurement strategist or contract drafter. Instead, it's for an experienced negotiator who can promptly elevate business changes, cut away dealbreakers, and reduce costs significantly within six months.

You will play a vital role in partnering with stakeholders in operations and IT to understand the functionality and service levels required for the evolving business. You will also be expected to explore the unchartered territories of their existing software and support licenses and evaluate whether they are overpaying for functionalities they barely use, or which may have been over specified some years ago and never reviewed.

This opportunity comes with significant buy-in from the senior executive, head of procurement, and IT director. You will work with a team that believes in you and your abilities to save costs and improve operational efficiency. They need someone who can take the initiative and is confident enough to ask the right questions, develop cutting-edge procurement strategies and drive efficiencies for their software licensing and support.

So, if you're a CIPS or MCIPS Qualified IT Procurement specialist with a solid knowledge of software licensing and support and possibly also the eCommerce landscape, we encourage you to apply for this position. If you have a keen interest in technology and IT procurement, this is the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level, working alongside a dynamic team in a fast-paced and stimulating environment.

This is a six-month contract, sitting within IR35. It can be hybrid, but you will need to attend our client's sites in Milton Keynes or Leicester.

Please email your CV, quoting reference LX 1388171 to or call us on 01905 381 320.

IT Procurement Contractor

"A Rare Opportunity for a Software Licensing Procurement Specialist to Deliver Massive Savings on IT Procurement"

£650 per day (inside IR35) - 6-month contract

Milton Keynes or Leicester (Hybrid Working)

Are you a master negotiator? An experienced and talented IT Procurement Specialist with a proven track record of reviewing, negotiating and renewing software licensing and technical support contracts, mid-way through or at the end of the contractual term?

Are you ready to take on the challenge of delving into our client's operational software licensing and support contracts, reviewing and negotiating them to better serve the needs of their business?

If yes, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

Their ideal candidate will possess strong relationship management skills, working knowledge of IT software procurement, and a no-nonsense but cleverly engaging approach towards procurement. The role is not that of a procurement strategist or contract drafter. Instead, it's for an experienced negotiator who can promptly elevate business changes, cut away dealbreakers, and reduce costs significantly within six months.

You will play a vital role in partnering with stakeholders in operations and IT to understand the functionality and service levels required for the evolving business. You will also be expected to explore the unchartered territories of their existing software and support licenses and evaluate whether they are overpaying for functionalities they barely use, or which may have been over specified some years ago and never reviewed.

This opportunity comes with significant buy-in from the senior executive, head of procurement, and IT director. You will work with a team that believes in you and your abilities to save costs and improve operational efficiency. They need someone who can take the initiative and is confident enough to ask the right questions, develop cutting-edge procurement strategies and drive efficiencies for their software licensing and support.

So, if you're a CIPS or MCIPS Qualified IT Procurement specialist with a solid knowledge of software licensing and support and possibly also the eCommerce landscape, we encourage you to apply for this position. If you have a keen interest in technology and IT procurement, this is the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level, working alongside a dynamic team in a fast-paced and stimulating environment.

This is a six-month contract, sitting within IR35. It can be hybrid, but you will need to attend our client's sites in Milton Keynes or Leicester.

Please email your CV, quoting reference LX 1388171 to or call us on 01905 381 320.

European Head of HR Shared Services - Interim

"Excellent interim opportunity for experienced HR Generalist to design and develop European HR Shared Services Function."

€130,000 (12-month interim contract)

Paris, France

Are you an experienced HR generalist with a talent for setting up processes from scratch? Our client, a global digital technology business, is looking for an Interim Head of HR Shared Services to set up their EU HR operations centre.

This is a 12-month project-based assignment based in Paris, where you'll be responsible for creating a shared services function from the ground up. You'll work closely with regional HR teams in various EU countries to determine which operations should be transferred and which should remain locally. With excellent communication and negotiation skills, you'll be able to lead the team in establishing effective processes and provide guidance on best practices.

Additionally, our client is implementing the Workday software platform, and you will be required to spearhead this project alongside the new shared services function. A HR Project Manager for Workday will report to you in this respect. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise in transactional HR processes and demonstrate your ability to lead strategic initiatives.

To be considered, you'll need a Masters-level qualification in HR or CIPD 7 /equivalent and extensive experience creating a shared services function. As our client has operations in France and Germany, you must be fluent in French and ideally German too.

As the Interim Head of HR Shared Services, you'll be vital in optimising HR processes and driving efficiency across the entire organisation. So, if you're a results-driven individual who loves tackling complex challenges and is an expert in transactional HR processes, this is the perfect assignment for you.

Apply now and join a dynamic and innovative organisation striving to make a difference in the digital world. Email your CV, quoting reference LX 1370639 to or call us on 01905 381 320.

European Head of HR Shared Services - Interim

"Excellent interim opportunity for experienced HR Generalist to design and develop European HR Shared Services Function."

€130,000 (12-month interim contract)

Paris, France

Are you an experienced HR generalist with a talent for setting up processes from scratch? Our client, a global digital technology business, is looking for an Interim Head of HR Shared Services to set up their EU HR operations centre.

This is a 12-month project-based assignment based in Paris, where you'll be responsible for creating a shared services function from the ground up. You'll work closely with regional HR teams in various EU countries to determine which operations should be transferred and which should remain locally. With excellent communication and negotiation skills, you'll be able to lead the team in establishing effective processes and provide guidance on best practices.

Additionally, our client is implementing the Workday software platform, and you will be required to spearhead this project alongside the new shared services function. A HR Project Manager for Workday will report to you in this respect. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise in transactional HR processes and demonstrate your ability to lead strategic initiatives.

To be considered, you'll need a Masters-level qualification in HR or CIPD 7 /equivalent and extensive experience creating a shared services function. As our client has operations in France and Germany, you must be fluent in French and ideally German too.

As the Interim Head of HR Shared Services, you'll be vital in optimising HR processes and driving efficiency across the entire organisation. So, if you're a results-driven individual who loves tackling complex challenges and is an expert in transactional HR processes, this is the perfect assignment for you.

Apply now and join a dynamic and innovative organisation striving to make a difference in the digital world. Email your CV, quoting reference LX 1370639 to or call us on 01905 381 320.

Revenue Manager - FMCG Drinks Sector

£Very Competitive Salary Car Allowance Bonus Blue Chip Benefits

East Midlands/Northern Home Counties (Hybrid Working)

Are you a master of revenue management strategies? Do you have a thirst for success in the brewing industry? If so, our client wants YOU to join their team as a Revenue Manager.

You'll be responsible for driving sustainable and profitable growth through your pricing and promotion prowess and expertly managing the organisation's product mix. You'll also work alongside the UK General Manager and European Commercial Director to execute revenue initiatives for our client's On Trade, Off Trade, and E-Commerce channels.

As a strong communicator, influencer, and collaborator, you'll lead the day-to-day operations of the revenue function, working closely with commercial colleagues supporting them on joint business planning negotiations with key accounts across all channels.

And with your knowledge of the drinks industry (preferably beers!) and up-to-date market trends, you'll build and manage pricing and promotion governance for our current UK products. Utilising your price elasticity and scenario planning capabilities, you'll develop a multi-year pricing roadmap and annual operating plan to drive growth in the premium wet-led market.

But don't worry; this isn't a stuffy corporate gig. Instead, our client needs an active, hands-on, clever problem-solver who will help support the Commercial department, assist heads of On Trade, Off Trade, and E-Commerce with revenue matters, and turn ideas into reality. And with excellent attention to detail and impressive data analysis skills, you'll be able to tackle any challenge that comes your way.

The ideal candidate will know the beverage industry exceptionally well. You will have proven success in revenue management with strong commercial and financial acumen and be a professional in both manner and appearance. You're a team player who isn't afraid to get their hands dirty, and you maintain high communication standards under pressure.

Your path to revenues management may have come via stints in sales, commercial, category or account management, pricing or financial planning and analysis. Most importantly you will currently be a revenues specialist or manager looking for their next challenge.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and take a swig of the success our client can offer.

Email your CV, quoting reference LX 1374843 to or call us on 01905 381 320.

Project Assurance Specialist

€Excellent Bonus Blue Chip Benefits

Overjissel, Netherlands or Nord Rhein Westphalen, Germany (Hybrid Working)

Are you ready to take your expertise in project assurance to the next level? Our client, a global leader within the nuclear industry, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Assurance Specialist to join their major capital projects team.

As the Project Assurance Specialist, you will be responsible for executing the annual assurance plan and contributing to the continuous improvement of project delivery across multiple operational sites and business activities. In addition, you will serve as a governance subject matter expert, ensuring the delivery of capital projects meets industry-leading practices and standards.

You will be embedded within Design Authority and play a crucial role in assessing risk related to project performance and procedural compliance associated with delivery. Your role will also be instrumental in substantiating a project's User Requirement Statement (URS) and ensuring capital funding is governance compliant through the CEP process.

As a leader within the Project Assurance Function, you will supervise the Project Assurance Analyst and provide presentations to senior management and executives. Therefore, the ability to articulate critical information clearly and concisely is essential.

To succeed in this role, you must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical or numerical subject, with particular consideration for degrees in project management, construction management, or other related fields.

Individuals with PMI, APM, Prince 2, or other related qualifications in project controls, project management, construction management, or audit and assurance will be highly regarded.

Understanding project delivery and the project lifecycle, project controls related to the delivery of capital projects, and various contract types is essential.

Join a global team committed to providing innovative and high-quality capital projects within the nuclear industry.

Apply for the Project Assurance Specialist role today and take the next step in your career.

Please note that this role is subject to the security clearance.

Email your CV, quoting reference LX 1369762 to or call us on 01905 381 320.

Project Assurance Specialist

€Excellent Bonus Blue Chip Benefits

Overjissel, Netherlands or Nord Rhein Westphalen, Germany (Hybrid Working)

Are you ready to take your expertise in project assurance to the next level? Our client, a global leader within the nuclear industry, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Assurance Specialist to join their major capital projects team.

As the Project Assurance Specialist, you will be responsible for executing the annual assurance plan and contributing to the continuous improvement of project delivery across multiple operational sites and business activities. In addition, you will serve as a governance subject matter expert, ensuring the delivery of capital projects meets industry-leading practices and standards.

You will be embedded within Design Authority and play a crucial role in assessing risk related to project performance and procedural compliance associated with delivery. Your role will also be instrumental in substantiating a project's User Requirement Statement (URS) and ensuring capital funding is governance compliant through the CEP process.

As a leader within the Project Assurance Function, you will supervise the Project Assurance Analyst and provide presentations to senior management and executives. Therefore, the ability to articulate critical information clearly and concisely is essential.

To succeed in this role, you must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical or numerical subject, with particular consideration for degrees in project management, construction management, or other related fields.

Individuals with PMI, APM, Prince 2, or other related qualifications in project controls, project management, construction management, or audit and assurance will be highly regarded.

Understanding project delivery and the project lifecycle, project controls related to the delivery of capital projects, and various contract types is essential.

Join a global team committed to providing innovative and high-quality capital projects within the nuclear industry.

Apply for the Project Assurance Specialist role today and take the next step in your career.

Please note that this role is subject to the security clearance.

Email your CV, quoting reference LX 1369762 to or call us on 01905 381 320.