INTERIM SENIOR BUYERS- CAPEX ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & PROJECTS - NEC3 EXPERIENCE (INTERIM 12 MONTHS CONTRACT)

£Very Competitive Interim Day Rate (Dependent on Experience)

Location: North West

Our client is long established and pivotal player within the energy and utilities supply chain and utilises world leading technology at its plant in the North West. As a result of continued growth and major projects our client is looking for two Senior Buyers for its CAPEX, Engineering, Construction and Projects function on an interim (minimum 12 month contract) basis.

The focus of the roles is the leadership of cross functional teams on major sourcing projects, developing and executing sourcing strategies; the tender and negotiation process; supplier selection, drafting, award and execution of contracts; commercial management of suppliers' post contract management of capital investments and infrastructure projects and the delivery of strategic change and operational efficiency. Our client is seeking graduate calibre, MCIPS qualified Construction and Engineering Projects specialists with NEC3 knowledge and experience.

The Roles:
* To support the EPC Project Procurement Manager/ Engineering, Construction and Projects Team in the execution of both local and global strategies.
* To work with relevant customers/stakeholders and procurement colleagues in the development and execution of customer aligned and fully integrated category plan(s) for Engineering, Construction and Projects, and taking the commercial lead in the sourcing, selection, and management of suppliers for all associated projects.
* As a member of a global procurement and category team actively contribute to the development and execution of the category plan and associated projects to drive maximum value from the supply chain and the dissemination of best practice.
* To actively contribute to the development of the Category Plan such that the Team is clear on the vision, strategy, and implementation process.
* To develop, evaluate and manage internal and external supplier relationships such that they support the optimisation of our client's position.
* To manage significant and complex supplier contracts in line with corporate policies and procedures to drive both value and compliance for the Company
* To develop partnerships with customer groups and business leaders to gain their support and co-operation in the delivery of sourcing projects and the category plan.
* To work with key customers to ensure an effective view of business strategy, portfolio of projects and priorities such that realistic expectations are formed on all sides.
* To develop partnerships with customer groups and business leaders to gain their support and co-operation in the delivery of sourcing projects and the category plan.
* To work with key customers to ensure an effective view of business strategy, portfolio of projects and priorities such that realistic expectations are formed on all sides.
* Support the Procurement Manager in the development of self and peers in becoming a professional customer facing value adding function and exploiting the collective knowledge of the Procurement function.

The Ideal Candidates:
* University degree educated (or with evidence of recent CPD) plus MCIPS essential.
* Experience gained within a multinational, corporate and regulated environment such as utilities, aerospace, pharmaceutical, electronics, engineering, capital intensive industry, construction, environments etc.
* At least four years' procurement experience including minimum two years in a category manager or senior buyer role within the CAPEX, Engineering, Construction Projects category area.
* NEC3 engineering and construction contract experience and knowledge essential.
* An understanding of category management principles and a working knowledge of SAP processes and functionality across the procurement process and integration with other functions.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, persuasion and influencing including business case development and presentation experience.
* Excellent track record of supplier management and development including implementation of supplier management programmes with key suppliers.
* Experience of advising and leading on bid evaluation approach in support of supplier selection.
* Experience of development and execution of project procurement strategies within the context of construction and engineering projects.
* Able to drive a lean sourcing culture, driving efficiencies and improvements by challenging current practice and actively participating with regulatory bodies to support innovative procurement.

CATEGORY BUYERS - DIRECT & INDIRECT SPEND

"Showcase your green credentials by playing a key strategic procurement role within our client's sustainably sourced supply chain."

Salary: £30-35000 Excellent Benefits

North West

Commutable from Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Blackburn, Bury, Rochdale, Bolton, Whitefield, Bacup, Rawtenstall, Accrington, Haslingden, Oswaldtwistle, Burnley, Rishton, Darwen, Ramsbottom, Whitworth, Heywood, Middleton, Padiham

Our client is part of a European plc, specializing in flooring and associated products for the UK and international residential and commercial market sectors selling via retailers, distributors and contractors. A pioneering innovator our client has built its name on industry leading design, especially in regard to sustainability.

They are now looking to recruit two Category Buyers to take responsibility for service excellence within allocated indirect and direct commodity/category groups. These are very demanding and challenging roles that call for pro-active problem-solvers with a track record of success within a pressurized fast moving manufacturing environment.

As a Category Buyer your role will encompass financial analysis, negotiating, supplier management, sourcing and tendering, ethical and sustainable supply chain and procure to pay systems.

The positions will involve managing the budget of specific categories, taking responsibility for delivery against designated category budgets and contributing to corporate financial targets, while ensuring the best possible range of sustainably and ethically sourced recycled and recyclable materials are available to meet manufacturing/production programmes. This could include materials purchased on the commodity markets such as chemicals and adhesives, wood, bio-oils, synthetic rubber, limestone as well as recycled or recyclable materials to repurpose into new products. You will also be responsible for indirect categories such as energy, HR services, logistics, maintenance solutions. This will be achieved through identifying and implementing category strategies in line with organisational objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Maintaining the effectiveness of procurement operations through excellent financial analysis and market research, reviewing prices and contracts in line with trends and forecasts.

* Building and maintaining ongoing relationships with external suppliers as well as internal colleagues

* Ongoing evaluation of current and future requirements for supply

* Taking overall responsibility for sourcing new suppliers and negotiating prices

* Contribute to the development of category strategies and plan

* Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and continuity of lower carbon footprint supply on an ongoing basis

* Monitor and review contract delivery by checking contract costs against budget

* Negotiate improvements in supplier performance

* Dealing with and resolving all supply chain issues quickly and efficiently

Ability, attitude and approach are key attributes to be successful in this role. You must be tenacious, pursuing results vigorously and conscientiously with a pro-active approach to problem-solving. You will be highly influential, persuasive and able to perform consistently in a highly pressurised environment. Strong stakeholder engagement and first-class interpersonal skills including the confidence to communicate at all levels are key.

Ideally, candidates should be degree educated with previous procurement, category management, buying and sourcing experience gained in a manufacturing environment. You must demonstrate a strong commercial awareness and highly developed negotiating skills. Part of full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) would be highly desirable.

In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent IT skills. These skills must include a good working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and ERP systems.

Career prospects are outstanding, and this is a real opportunity for candidates with endless enthusiasm and drive to advance their career within a fast-moving environment.

CATEGORY BUYERS - DIRECT & INDIRECT SPEND

"Showcase your green credentials by playing a key strategic procurement role within our client's sustainably sourced supply chain."

Salary: £30-35000 Excellent Benefits

North West

Commutable from Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Blackburn, Bury, Rochdale, Bolton, Whitefield, Bacup, Rawtenstall, Accrington, Haslingden, Oswaldtwistle, Burnley, Rishton, Darwen, Ramsbottom, Whitworth, Heywood, Middleton, Padiham

Our client is part of a European plc, specializing in flooring and associated products for the UK and international residential and commercial market sectors selling via retailers, distributors and contractors. A pioneering innovator our client has built its name on industry leading design, especially in regard to sustainability.

They are now looking to recruit two Category Buyers to take responsibility for service excellence within allocated indirect and direct commodity/category groups. These are very demanding and challenging roles that call for a pro-active problem-solver with a track record of success within a pressurized fast moving manufacturing environment.

As a Category Buyer you role will encompass financial analysis, negotiating, supplier management, sourcing and tendering, ethical and sustainable supply chain and procure to pay systems.

The position will involve managing the budget of specific categories, taking responsibility for delivery against designated category budgets and contributing to corporate financial targets, while ensuring the best possible range of sustainably and ethically sourced recycled and recyclable materials are available to meet manufacturing/production programmes. This could include materials purchased on the commodity markets such as chemicals and adhesives, wood, bio-oils, synthetic rubber, limestone as well as recycled or recyclable materials to repurpose into new products. You will also be responsible for indirect categories such as energy, HR services, logistics, maintenance solutions. This will be achieved through identifying and implementing category strategies in line with organisational objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Maintaining the effectiveness of procurement operations through excellent financial analysis and market research, reviewing prices and contracts in line with trends and forecasts.

* Building and maintaining ongoing relationships with external suppliers as well as internal colleagues

* Ongoing evaluation of current and future requirements for supply

* Taking overall responsibility for sourcing new suppliers and negotiating prices

* Contribute to the development of category strategies and plan

* Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and continuity of lower carbon footprint supply on an ongoing basis

* Monitor and review contract delivery by checking contract costs against budget

* Negotiate improvements in supplier performance

* Dealing with and resolving all supply chain issues quickly and efficiently

Ability, attitude and approach are key attributes to be successful in this role. You must be tenacious, pursuing results vigorously and conscientiously with a pro-active approach to problem-solving. You will be highly influential, persuasive and able to perform consistently in a highly pressurised environment. Strong stakeholder engagement and first-class interpersonal skills including the confidence to communicate at all levels are key.

Ideally, candidates should be degree educated with previous procurement, category management, buying and sourcing experience gained in a manufacturing environment. You must demonstrate a strong commercial awareness and highly developed negotiating skills. Part of full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) would be highly desirable.

In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent IT skills. These skills must include a good working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and ERP systems.

Career prospects are outstanding, and this is a real opportunity for candidates with endless enthusiasm and drive to advance their career within a fast-moving environment.

CATEGORY BUYERS - DIRECT & INDIRECT SPEND

"Showcase your green credentials by playing a key strategic procurement role within our client's sustainably sourced supply chain."

Salary: £30-35000 Excellent Benefits

North West

Commutable from Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Blackburn, Bury, Rochdale, Bolton, Whitefield, Bacup, Rawtenstall, Accrington, Haslingden, Oswaldtwistle, Burnley, Rishton, Darwen, Ramsbottom, Whitworth, Heywood, Middleton, Padiham

Our client is part of a European plc, specializing in flooring and associated products for the UK and international residential and commercial market sectors selling via retailers, distributors and contractors. A pioneering innovator our client has built its name on industry leading design, especially in regard to sustainability.

They are now looking to recruit two Category Buyers to take responsibility for service excellence within allocated indirect and direct commodity/category groups. These are very demanding and challenging roles that call for a pro-active problem-solver with a track record of success within a pressurized fast moving manufacturing environment.

As a Category Buyer you role will encompass financial analysis, negotiating, supplier management, sourcing and tendering, ethical and sustainable supply chain and procure to pay systems.

The position will involve managing the budget of specific categories, taking responsibility for delivery against designated category budgets and contributing to corporate financial targets, while ensuring the best possible range of sustainably and ethically sourced recycled and recyclable materials are available to meet manufacturing/production programmes. This could include materials purchased on the commodity markets such as chemicals and adhesives, wood, bio-oils, synthetic rubber, limestone as well as recycled or recyclable materials to repurpose into new products. You will also be responsible for indirect categories such as energy, HR services, logistics, maintenance solutions. This will be achieved through identifying and implementing category strategies in line with organisational objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Maintaining the effectiveness of procurement operations through excellent financial analysis and market research, reviewing prices and contracts in line with trends and forecasts.

* Building and maintaining ongoing relationships with external suppliers as well as internal colleagues

* Ongoing evaluation of current and future requirements for supply

* Taking overall responsibility for sourcing new suppliers and negotiating prices

* Contribute to the development of category strategies and plan

* Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and continuity of lower carbon footprint supply on an ongoing basis

* Monitor and review contract delivery by checking contract costs against budget

* Negotiate improvements in supplier performance

* Dealing with and resolving all supply chain issues quickly and efficiently

Ability, attitude and approach are key attributes to be successful in this role. You must be tenacious, pursuing results vigorously and conscientiously with a pro-active approach to problem-solving. You will be highly influential, persuasive and able to perform consistently in a highly pressurised environment. Strong stakeholder engagement and first-class interpersonal skills including the confidence to communicate at all levels are key.

Ideally, candidates should be degree educated with previous procurement, category management, buying and sourcing experience gained in a manufacturing environment. You must demonstrate a strong commercial awareness and highly developed negotiating skills. Part of full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) would be highly desirable.

In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent IT skills. These skills must include a good working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and ERP systems.

Career prospects are outstanding, and this is a real opportunity for candidates with endless enthusiasm and drive to advance their career within a fast-moving environment.

CATEGORY BUYERS - DIRECT & INDIRECT SPEND

"Showcase your green credentials by playing a key strategic procurement role within our client's sustainably sourced supply chain."

Salary: £30-35000 + Excellent Benefits

North West

Commutable from Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Blackburn, Bury, Rochdale, Bolton, Whitefield, Bacup, Rawtenstall, Accrington, Haslingden, Oswaldtwistle, Burnley, Rishton, Darwen, Ramsbottom, Whitworth, Heywood, Middleton, Padiham

Our client is part of a European plc, specializing in flooring and associated products for the UK and international residential and commercial market sectors selling via retailers, distributors and contractors. A pioneering innovator our client has built its name on industry leading design, especially in regard to sustainability.

They are now looking to recruit two Category Buyers to take responsibility for service excellence within allocated indirect and direct commodity/category groups. These are very demanding and challenging roles that call for pro-active problem-solvers with a track record of success within a pressurized fast moving manufacturing environment.

As a Category Buyer your role will encompass financial analysis, negotiating, supplier management, sourcing and tendering, ethical and sustainable supply chain and procure to pay systems.

The positions will involve managing the budget of specific categories, taking responsibility for delivery against designated category budgets and contributing to corporate financial targets, while ensuring the best possible range of sustainably and ethically sourced recycled and recyclable materials are available to meet manufacturing/production programmes. This could include materials purchased on the commodity markets such as chemicals and adhesives, wood, bio-oils, synthetic rubber, limestone as well as recycled or recyclable materials to repurpose into new products. You will also be responsible for indirect categories such as energy, HR services, logistics, maintenance solutions. This will be achieved through identifying and implementing category strategies in line with organisational objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Maintaining the effectiveness of procurement operations through excellent financial analysis and market research, reviewing prices and contracts in line with trends and forecasts.

* Building and maintaining ongoing relationships with external suppliers as well as internal colleagues

* Ongoing evaluation of current and future requirements for supply

* Taking overall responsibility for sourcing new suppliers and negotiating prices

* Contribute to the development of category strategies and plan

* Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and continuity of lower carbon footprint supply on an ongoing basis

* Monitor and review contract delivery by checking contract costs against budget

* Negotiate improvements in supplier performance

* Dealing with and resolving all supply chain issues quickly and efficiently

Ability, attitude and approach are key attributes to be successful in this role. You must be tenacious, pursuing results vigorously and conscientiously with a pro-active approach to problem-solving. You will be highly influential, persuasive and able to perform consistently in a highly pressurised environment. Strong stakeholder engagement and first-class interpersonal skills including the confidence to communicate at all levels are key.

Ideally, candidates should be degree educated with previous procurement, category management, buying and sourcing experience gained in a manufacturing environment. You must demonstrate a strong commercial awareness and highly developed negotiating skills. Part of full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) would be highly desirable.

In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent IT skills. These skills must include a good working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and ERP systems.

Career prospects are outstanding, and this is a real opportunity for candidates with endless enthusiasm and drive to advance their career within a fast-moving environment.

EUROPEAN EPC CAPITAL PROJECTS PROCUREMENT MANAGER
"Multilingual, Degree educated, Strategic EPC Capital Projects Contracting & Procurement Professional required by Global Energy Company"
€/£ Very Competitive (Dependent upon Experience) Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits
Location: UK or Germany or Netherlands (Hybrid Working)

Our client is a global player within the specialist energy, electricity, and power generation sector.
As part of a strategic transformation of the procurement function moving to a shared service and category management model across its global operating units, our client seeks to strengthen its team with the appointment of an innovative and creative contracting and procurement professional with a track record gained within FTSE 100/NYSE Top 100 or equivalent listed companies.

Specifically, we are seeking a European Strategic Capital Projects Contracting and Procurement Manager with experience of EPC procurement project management. You will be highly adept at delivering strategic contracting and procurement change programmes across different cultures within a highly regulated and best in class health and safety environment.

Working within a global shared service projects function, you will be dedicated to delivering excellence in EPC project lifecycle management from a strategic procurement perspective. Your focus will be multi year, $multi million capital investment programmes. You will work closely with a global projects' directorate and the global procurement director, to deliver excellence in project supply chain management. This will include development of EPC project procurement strategies through to supplier selection and contract development to post award contracts and claim management.

The Role:
* Working closely with the global project function, global procurement teams and the executive board you will be responsible for procurement strategy development, defining the key success criteria, priorities and imperatives for the project and devise an appropriate supply chain and procurement strategy which delivers these requirements.
* Each project strategy will be bespoke and specific to the desired outcomes of the project while maintaining some consistency with non-negotiable elements of the global procurement strategy, governance models and company policies.
* Procurement strategy will detail value definition, opportunity development, supply chain execution and value creation, governance and value capture and mitigation of risk and value protection.
* From a procurement strategy execution perspective, you will assume responsibility for the creation and operational leadership of teams to deliver the Procurement Strategy. You will assume day to day accountability for the management of the project Procurement team to ensure delivery of the project requirements.
* To ensure procurement integration you will ensure that strategy and execution of project requirements both aligns and leverages existing category management plans where appropriate to the project.
* Furthermore, you will continuously scan the market from several industry sectors for best practice developments, assessing how they can be exploited by our client to further value creation, value delivery, value capture and value protection.

The Ideal Applicant:

* University Degree educated in Engineering or Science or similar plus Post Graduate level qualification in Procurement and/or Master's Degree. In addition, a project management qualification will be highly advantageous.
* At least 7-10 years consistent, fast track career development within a strategic global or pan European EPC contracting and procurement role within major capital investment or exploration programmes valued as a minimum at £/€250-300 million plus.
* Strategic EPC Contracting and Procurement experience gained within a FTSE 100, NYSE Top 100 or similar global organisation. This could include oil and gas, energy, utilities, mining and minerals exploration, or capital-intensive industrial manufacturing sectors such as steel or construction materials or hazardous industry sectors such as chemicals or nuclear. Candidates from other sectors such top 4 strategy consultancies, FMCG or pharmaceutical will also be considered if they are educated to university/Master's degree level.
* You will ideally be multilingual in English or Dutch or German, but this is not a prerequisite.
* You will be highly motivated to deliver change and transformation and your career to date will be characterised by your ability to engage cross functional teams and global/pan European procurement, engineering, and project management colleagues to achieve this.
* You will be experienced in preparing, presenting, and justifying business cases to main board/ExCom level.
* Experienced in analysing project requirements and developing critical success factors, translating these into bespoke Procurement Strategies
* Track record of delivering commercial capital procurement experience in pan European or global capital-intensive industry
* Adept at managing ambiguity, confidently taking accountability for creating a governance model, resource plan and delivery plan to meet project requirements
* Managing complex contractual relationships including the provision of free-issue materials, technology or IP and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record in managing suppliers to deliver within this context
* Experienced in the award and management of Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts in the range of/up to c£500m.
* Excellent track record of building teams of highly performing professionals, conveying the strategy and vision to motivate and empower a team to take accountability for delivery of the project.
* Experienced in developing unique and bespoke fit-for-purpose commercial models for teams to deliver the appropriate outcomes for the project combined with a proven track record of performance management.
* Please note that this role is subject to security clearance so if you have security clearance for the UK, Netherlands or Germany please state this clearly on your application.

In return our client offers a very competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to develop your career within a market leader.

As an organisation dedicated to helping companies realise their full people potential, we understand the value a diverse workforce brings to every workplace. In everything we do, we are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage applications from all regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.

INTERIM SENIOR BUYERS- CAPEX ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & PROJECTS - NEC3 EXPERIENCE (INTERIM 12 MONTHS CONTRACT)

£Very Competitive Interim Day Rate (Dependent on Experience)

Location: North West

Our client is long established and pivotal player within the energy and utilities supply chain and utilises world leading technology at its plant in the North West. As a result of continued growth and major projects our client is looking for two Senior Buyers for its CAPEX, Engineering, Construction and Projects function on an interim (minimum 12 month contract) basis.

The focus of the roles is the leadership of cross functional teams on major sourcing projects, developing and executing sourcing strategies; the tender and negotiation process; supplier selection, drafting, award and execution of contracts; commercial management of suppliers' post contract management of capital investments and infrastructure projects and the delivery of strategic change and operational efficiency. Our client is seeking graduate calibre, MCIPS qualified Construction and Engineering Projects specialists with NEC3 knowledge and experience.

The Roles:
* To support the EPC Project Procurement Manager/ Engineering, Construction and Projects Team in the execution of both local and global strategies.
* To work with relevant customers/stakeholders and procurement colleagues in the development and execution of customer aligned and fully integrated category plan(s) for Engineering, Construction and Projects, and taking the commercial lead in the sourcing, selection, and management of suppliers for all associated projects.
* As a member of a global procurement and category team actively contribute to the development and execution of the category plan and associated projects to drive maximum value from the supply chain and the dissemination of best practice.
* To actively contribute to the development of the Category Plan such that the Team is clear on the vision, strategy, and implementation process.
* To develop, evaluate and manage internal and external supplier relationships such that they support the optimisation of our client's position.
* To manage significant and complex supplier contracts in line with corporate policies and procedures to drive both value and compliance for the Company
* To develop partnerships with customer groups and business leaders to gain their support and co-operation in the delivery of sourcing projects and the category plan.
* To work with key customers to ensure an effective view of business strategy, portfolio of projects and priorities such that realistic expectations are formed on all sides.
* To develop partnerships with customer groups and business leaders to gain their support and co-operation in the delivery of sourcing projects and the category plan.
* To work with key customers to ensure an effective view of business strategy, portfolio of projects and priorities such that realistic expectations are formed on all sides.
* Support the Procurement Manager in the development of self and peers in becoming a professional customer facing value adding function and exploiting the collective knowledge of the Procurement function.

The Ideal Candidates:
* University degree educated (or with evidence of recent CPD) plus MCIPS essential.
* Experience gained within a multinational, corporate and regulated environment such as utilities, aerospace, pharmaceutical, electronics, engineering, capital intensive industry, construction, environments etc.
* At least four years' procurement experience including minimum two years in a category manager or senior buyer role within the CAPEX, Engineering, Construction Projects category area.
* NEC3 engineering and construction contract experience and knowledge essential.
* An understanding of category management principles and a working knowledge of SAP processes and functionality across the procurement process and integration with other functions.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, persuasion and influencing including business case development and presentation experience.
* Excellent track record of supplier management and development including implementation of supplier management programmes with key suppliers.
* Experience of advising and leading on bid evaluation approach in support of supplier selection.
* Experience of development and execution of project procurement strategies within the context of construction and engineering projects.
* Able to drive a lean sourcing culture, driving efficiencies and improvements by challenging current practice and actively participating with regulatory bodies to support innovative procurement.

EUROPEAN EPC CAPITAL PROJECTS PROCUREMENT MANAGER
"Multilingual, Degree educated, Strategic EPC Capital Projects Contracting & Procurement Professional required by Global Energy Company"
€/£ Very Competitive (Dependent upon Experience) Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits
Location: UK or Germany or Netherlands (Hybrid Working)

Our client is a global player within the specialist energy, electricity, and power generation sector.
As part of a strategic transformation of the procurement function moving to a shared service and category management model across its global operating units, our client seeks to strengthen its team with the appointment of an innovative and creative contracting and procurement professional with a track record gained within FTSE 100/NYSE Top 100 or equivalent listed companies.

Specifically, we are seeking a European Strategic Capital Projects Contracting and Procurement Manager with experience of EPC procurement project management. You will be highly adept at delivering strategic contracting and procurement change programmes across different cultures within a highly regulated and best in class health and safety environment.

Working within a global shared service projects function, you will be dedicated to delivering excellence in EPC project lifecycle management from a strategic procurement perspective. Your focus will be multi year, $multi million capital investment programmes. You will work closely with a global projects' directorate and the global procurement director, to deliver excellence in project supply chain management. This will include development of EPC project procurement strategies through to supplier selection and contract development to post award contracts and claim management.

The Role:
* Working closely with the global project function, global procurement teams and the executive board you will be responsible for procurement strategy development, defining the key success criteria, priorities and imperatives for the project and devise an appropriate supply chain and procurement strategy which delivers these requirements.
* Each project strategy will be bespoke and specific to the desired outcomes of the project while maintaining some consistency with non-negotiable elements of the global procurement strategy, governance models and company policies.
* Procurement strategy will detail value definition, opportunity development, supply chain execution and value creation, governance and value capture and mitigation of risk and value protection.
* From a procurement strategy execution perspective, you will assume responsibility for the creation and operational leadership of teams to deliver the Procurement Strategy. You will assume day to day accountability for the management of the project Procurement team to ensure delivery of the project requirements.
* To ensure procurement integration you will ensure that strategy and execution of project requirements both aligns and leverages existing category management plans where appropriate to the project.
* Furthermore, you will continuously scan the market from several industry sectors for best practice developments, assessing how they can be exploited by our client to further value creation, value delivery, value capture and value protection.

The Ideal Applicant:

* University Degree educated in Engineering or Science or similar plus Post Graduate level qualification in Procurement and/or Master's Degree. In addition, a project management qualification will be highly advantageous.
* At least 7-10 years consistent, fast track career development within a strategic global or pan European EPC contracting and procurement role within major capital investment or exploration programmes valued as a minimum at £/€250-300 million plus.
* Strategic EPC Contracting and Procurement experience gained within a FTSE 100, NYSE Top 100 or similar global organisation. This could include oil and gas, energy, utilities, mining and minerals exploration, or capital-intensive industrial manufacturing sectors such as steel or construction materials or hazardous industry sectors such as chemicals or nuclear. Candidates from other sectors such top 4 strategy consultancies, FMCG or pharmaceutical will also be considered if they are educated to university/Master's degree level.
* You will ideally be multilingual in English or Dutch or German, but this is not a prerequisite.
* You will be highly motivated to deliver change and transformation and your career to date will be characterised by your ability to engage cross functional teams and global/pan European procurement, engineering, and project management colleagues to achieve this.
* You will be experienced in preparing, presenting, and justifying business cases to main board/ExCom level.
* Experienced in analysing project requirements and developing critical success factors, translating these into bespoke Procurement Strategies
* Track record of delivering commercial capital procurement experience in pan European or global capital-intensive industry
* Adept at managing ambiguity, confidently taking accountability for creating a governance model, resource plan and delivery plan to meet project requirements
* Managing complex contractual relationships including the provision of free-issue materials, technology or IP and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record in managing suppliers to deliver within this context
* Experienced in the award and management of Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts in the range of/up to c£500m.
* Excellent track record of building teams of highly performing professionals, conveying the strategy and vision to motivate and empower a team to take accountability for delivery of the project.
* Experienced in developing unique and bespoke fit-for-purpose commercial models for teams to deliver the appropriate outcomes for the project combined with a proven track record of performance management.
* Please note that this role is subject to security clearance so if you have security clearance for the UK, Netherlands or Germany please state this clearly on your application.

In return our client offers a very competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to develop your career within a market leader.

As an organisation dedicated to helping companies realise their full people potential, we understand the value a diverse workforce brings to every workplace. In everything we do, we are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage applications from all regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.

EUROPEAN EPC CAPITAL PROJECTS PROCUREMENT MANAGER
"Multilingual, Degree educated, Strategic EPC Capital Projects Contracting & Procurement Professional required by Global Energy Company"
€/£ Very Competitive (Dependent upon Experience) Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits
Location: UK or Germany or Netherlands (Hybrid Working)

Our client is a global player within the specialist energy, electricity, and power generation sector.
As part of a strategic transformation of the procurement function moving to a shared service and category management model across its global operating units, our client seeks to strengthen its team with the appointment of an innovative and creative contracting and procurement professional with a track record gained within FTSE 100/NYSE Top 100 or equivalent listed companies.

Specifically, we are seeking a European Strategic Capital Projects Contracting and Procurement Manager with experience of EPC procurement project management. You will be highly adept at delivering strategic contracting and procurement change programmes across different cultures within a highly regulated and best in class health and safety environment.

Working within a global shared service projects function, you will be dedicated to delivering excellence in EPC project lifecycle management from a strategic procurement perspective. Your focus will be multi year, $multi million capital investment programmes. You will work closely with a global projects' directorate and the global procurement director, to deliver excellence in project supply chain management. This will include development of EPC project procurement strategies through to supplier selection and contract development to post award contracts and claim management.

The Role:
* Working closely with the global project function, global procurement teams and the executive board you will be responsible for procurement strategy development, defining the key success criteria, priorities and imperatives for the project and devise an appropriate supply chain and procurement strategy which delivers these requirements.
* Each project strategy will be bespoke and specific to the desired outcomes of the project while maintaining some consistency with non-negotiable elements of the global procurement strategy, governance models and company policies.
* Procurement strategy will detail value definition, opportunity development, supply chain execution and value creation, governance and value capture and mitigation of risk and value protection.
* From a procurement strategy execution perspective, you will assume responsibility for the creation and operational leadership of teams to deliver the Procurement Strategy. You will assume day to day accountability for the management of the project Procurement team to ensure delivery of the project requirements.
* To ensure procurement integration you will ensure that strategy and execution of project requirements both aligns and leverages existing category management plans where appropriate to the project.
* Furthermore, you will continuously scan the market from several industry sectors for best practice developments, assessing how they can be exploited by our client to further value creation, value delivery, value capture and value protection.

The Ideal Applicant:

* University Degree educated in Engineering or Science or similar plus Post Graduate level qualification in Procurement and/or Master's Degree. In addition, a project management qualification will be highly advantageous.
* At least 7-10 years consistent, fast track career development within a strategic global or pan European EPC contracting and procurement role within major capital investment or exploration programmes valued as a minimum at £/€250-300 million plus.
* Strategic EPC Contracting and Procurement experience gained within a FTSE 100, NYSE Top 100 or similar global organisation. This could include oil and gas, energy, utilities, mining and minerals exploration, or capital-intensive industrial manufacturing sectors such as steel or construction materials or hazardous industry sectors such as chemicals or nuclear. Candidates from other sectors such top 4 strategy consultancies, FMCG or pharmaceutical will also be considered if they are educated to university/Master's degree level.
* You will ideally be multilingual in English or Dutch or German, but this is not a prerequisite.
* You will be highly motivated to deliver change and transformation and your career to date will be characterised by your ability to engage cross functional teams and global/pan European procurement, engineering, and project management colleagues to achieve this.
* You will be experienced in preparing, presenting, and justifying business cases to main board/ExCom level.
* Experienced in analysing project requirements and developing critical success factors, translating these into bespoke Procurement Strategies
* Track record of delivering commercial capital procurement experience in pan European or global capital-intensive industry
* Adept at managing ambiguity, confidently taking accountability for creating a governance model, resource plan and delivery plan to meet project requirements
* Managing complex contractual relationships including the provision of free-issue materials, technology or IP and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record in managing suppliers to deliver within this context
* Experienced in the award and management of Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts in the range of/up to c£500m.
* Excellent track record of building teams of highly performing professionals, conveying the strategy and vision to motivate and empower a team to take accountability for delivery of the project.
* Experienced in developing unique and bespoke fit-for-purpose commercial models for teams to deliver the appropriate outcomes for the project combined with a proven track record of performance management.
* Please note that this role is subject to security clearance so if you have security clearance for the UK, Netherlands or Germany please state this clearly on your application.

In return our client offers a very competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to develop your career within a market leader.

As an organisation dedicated to helping companies realise their full people potential, we understand the value a diverse workforce brings to every workplace. In everything we do, we are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage applications from all regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.

EUROPEAN EPC CAPITAL PROJECTS PROCUREMENT MANAGER
"Multilingual, Degree educated, Strategic EPC Capital Projects Contracting & Procurement Professional required by Global Energy Company"
€/£ Very Competitive (Dependent upon Experience) Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits
Location: UK or Germany or Netherlands (Hybrid Working)

Our client is a global player within the specialist energy, electricity, and power generation sector.
As part of a strategic transformation of the procurement function moving to a shared service and category management model across its global operating units, our client seeks to strengthen its team with the appointment of an innovative and creative contracting and procurement professional with a track record gained within FTSE 100/NYSE Top 100 or equivalent listed companies.

Specifically, we are seeking a European Strategic Capital Projects Contracting and Procurement Manager with experience of EPC procurement project management. You will be highly adept at delivering strategic contracting and procurement change programmes across different cultures within a highly regulated and best in class health and safety environment.

Working within a global shared service projects function, you will be dedicated to delivering excellence in EPC project lifecycle management from a strategic procurement perspective. Your focus will be multi year, $multi million capital investment programmes. You will work closely with a global projects' directorate and the global procurement director, to deliver excellence in project supply chain management. This will include development of EPC project procurement strategies through to supplier selection and contract development to post award contracts and claim management.

The Role:
* Working closely with the global project function, global procurement teams and the executive board you will be responsible for procurement strategy development, defining the key success criteria, priorities and imperatives for the project and devise an appropriate supply chain and procurement strategy which delivers these requirements.
* Each project strategy will be bespoke and specific to the desired outcomes of the project while maintaining some consistency with non-negotiable elements of the global procurement strategy, governance models and company policies.
* Procurement strategy will detail value definition, opportunity development, supply chain execution and value creation, governance and value capture and mitigation of risk and value protection.
* From a procurement strategy execution perspective, you will assume responsibility for the creation and operational leadership of teams to deliver the Procurement Strategy. You will assume day to day accountability for the management of the project Procurement team to ensure delivery of the project requirements.
* To ensure procurement integration you will ensure that strategy and execution of project requirements both aligns and leverages existing category management plans where appropriate to the project.
* Furthermore, you will continuously scan the market from several industry sectors for best practice developments, assessing how they can be exploited by our client to further value creation, value delivery, value capture and value protection.

The Ideal Applicant:

* University Degree educated in Engineering or Science or similar plus Post Graduate level qualification in Procurement and/or Master's Degree. In addition, a project management qualification will be highly advantageous.
* At least 7-10 years consistent, fast track career development within a strategic global or pan European EPC contracting and procurement role within major capital investment or exploration programmes valued as a minimum at £/€250-300 million plus.
* Strategic EPC Contracting and Procurement experience gained within a FTSE 100, NYSE Top 100 or similar global organisation. This could include oil and gas, energy, utilities, mining and minerals exploration, or capital-intensive industrial manufacturing sectors such as steel or construction materials or hazardous industry sectors such as chemicals or nuclear. Candidates from other sectors such top 4 strategy consultancies, FMCG or pharmaceutical will also be considered if they are educated to university/Master's degree level.
* You will ideally be multilingual in English or Dutch or German, but this is not a prerequisite.
* You will be highly motivated to deliver change and transformation and your career to date will be characterised by your ability to engage cross functional teams and global/pan European procurement, engineering, and project management colleagues to achieve this.
* You will be experienced in preparing, presenting, and justifying business cases to main board/ExCom level.
* Experienced in analysing project requirements and developing critical success factors, translating these into bespoke Procurement Strategies
* Track record of delivering commercial capital procurement experience in pan European or global capital-intensive industry
* Adept at managing ambiguity, confidently taking accountability for creating a governance model, resource plan and delivery plan to meet project requirements
* Managing complex contractual relationships including the provision of free-issue materials, technology or IP and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record in managing suppliers to deliver within this context
* Experienced in the award and management of Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts in the range of/up to c£500m.
* Excellent track record of building teams of highly performing professionals, conveying the strategy and vision to motivate and empower a team to take accountability for delivery of the project.
* Experienced in developing unique and bespoke fit-for-purpose commercial models for teams to deliver the appropriate outcomes for the project combined with a proven track record of performance management.
* Please note that this role is subject to security clearance so if you have security clearance for the UK, Netherlands or Germany please state this clearly on your application.

In return our client offers a very competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to develop your career within a market leader.

As an organisation dedicated to helping companies realise their full people potential, we understand the value a diverse workforce brings to every workplace. In everything we do, we are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage applications from all regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.

EUROPEAN EPC CAPITAL PROJECTS PROCUREMENT MANAGER

"Multilingual, Degree educated, Strategic EPC Capital Projects Contracting & Procurement Professional required by Global Energy Company"

€/£ Very Competitive (Dependent upon Experience) Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits

Location: UK or Germany or Netherlands (Hybrid Working)

Our client is a global player within the specialist energy, electricity, and power generation sector.
As part of a strategic transformation of the procurement function moving to a shared service and category management model across its global operating units, our client seeks to strengthen its team with the appointment of an innovative and creative contracting and procurement professional with a track record gained within FTSE 100/NYSE Top 100 or equivalent listed companies.

Specifically, we are seeking a European Strategic Capital Projects Contracting and Procurement Manager with experience of EPC procurement project management. You will be highly adept at delivering strategic contracting and procurement change programmes across different cultures within a highly regulated and best in class health and safety environment.

Working within a global shared service projects function, you will be dedicated to delivering excellence in EPC project lifecycle management from a strategic procurement perspective. Your focus will be multi year, $multi million capital investment programmes. You will work closely with a global projects' directorate and the global procurement director, to deliver excellence in project supply chain management. This will include development of EPC project procurement strategies through to supplier selection and contract development to post award contracts and claim management.

The Role:
* Working closely with the global project function, global procurement teams and the executive board you will be responsible for procurement strategy development, defining the key success criteria, priorities and imperatives for the project and devise an appropriate supply chain and procurement strategy which delivers these requirements.
* Each project strategy will be bespoke and specific to the desired outcomes of the project while maintaining some consistency with non-negotiable elements of the global procurement strategy, governance models and company policies.
* Procurement strategy will detail value definition, opportunity development, supply chain execution and value creation, governance and value capture and mitigation of risk and value protection.
* From a procurement strategy execution perspective, you will assume responsibility for the creation and operational leadership of teams to deliver the Procurement Strategy. You will assume day to day accountability for the management of the project Procurement team to ensure delivery of the project requirements.
* To ensure procurement integration you will ensure that strategy and execution of project requirements both aligns and leverages existing category management plans where appropriate to the project.
* Furthermore, you will continuously scan the market from several industry sectors for best practice developments, assessing how they can be exploited by our client to further value creation, value delivery, value capture and value protection.

The Ideal Applicant:

* University Degree educated in Engineering or Science or similar plus Post Graduate level qualification in Procurement and/or Master's Degree. In addition, a project management qualification will be highly advantageous.
* At least 7-10 years consistent, fast track career development within a strategic global or pan European EPC contracting and procurement role within major capital investment or exploration programmes valued as a minimum at £/€250-300 million plus.
* Strategic EPC Contracting and Procurement experience gained within a FTSE 100, NYSE Top 100 or similar global organisation. This could include oil and gas, energy, utilities, mining and minerals exploration, or capital-intensive industrial manufacturing sectors such as steel or construction materials or hazardous industry sectors such as chemicals or nuclear. Candidates from other sectors such top 4 strategy consultancies, FMCG or pharmaceutical will also be considered if they are educated to university/Master's degree level.
* You will ideally be multilingual in English or Dutch or German, but this is not a prerequisite.
* You will be highly motivated to deliver change and transformation and your career to date will be characterised by your ability to engage cross functional teams and global/pan European procurement, engineering, and project management colleagues to achieve this.
* You will be experienced in preparing, presenting, and justifying business cases to main board/ExCom level.
* Experienced in analysing project requirements and developing critical success factors, translating these into bespoke Procurement Strategies
* Track record of delivering commercial capital procurement experience in pan European or global capital-intensive industry
* Adept at managing ambiguity, confidently taking accountability for creating a governance model, resource plan and delivery plan to meet project requirements
* Managing complex contractual relationships including the provision of free-issue materials, technology or IP and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record in managing suppliers to deliver within this context
* Experienced in the award and management of Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts in the range of/up to c£500m.
* Excellent track record of building teams of highly performing professionals, conveying the strategy and vision to motivate and empower a team to take accountability for delivery of the project.
* Experienced in developing unique and bespoke fit-for-purpose commercial models for teams to deliver the appropriate outcomes for the project combined with a proven track record of performance management.
* Please note that this role is subject to security clearance so if you have security clearance for the UK, Netherlands or Germany please state this clearly on your application.

In return our client offers a very competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to develop your career within a market leader.

As an organisation dedicated to helping companies realise their full people potential, we understand the value a diverse workforce brings to every workplace. In everything we do, we are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage applications from all regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.

EUROPEAN EPC CAPITAL PROJECTS PROCUREMENT MANAGER
"Multilingual, Degree educated, Strategic EPC Capital Projects Contracting & Procurement Professional required by Global Energy Company"
€/£ Very Competitive (Dependent upon Experience) Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits
Location: UK or Germany or Netherlands (Hybrid Working)

Our client is a global player within the specialist energy, electricity, and power generation sector.
As part of a strategic transformation of the procurement function moving to a shared service and category management model across its global operating units, our client seeks to strengthen its team with the appointment of an innovative and creative contracting and procurement professional with a track record gained within FTSE 100/NYSE Top 100 or equivalent listed companies.

Specifically, we are seeking a European Strategic Capital Projects Contracting and Procurement Manager with experience of EPC procurement project management. You will be highly adept at delivering strategic contracting and procurement change programmes across different cultures within a highly regulated and best in class health and safety environment.

Working within a global shared service projects function, you will be dedicated to delivering excellence in EPC project lifecycle management from a strategic procurement perspective. Your focus will be multi year, $multi million capital investment programmes. You will work closely with a global projects' directorate and the global procurement director, to deliver excellence in project supply chain management. This will include development of EPC project procurement strategies through to supplier selection and contract development to post award contracts and claim management.

The Role:
* Working closely with the global project function, global procurement teams and the executive board you will be responsible for procurement strategy development, defining the key success criteria, priorities and imperatives for the project and devise an appropriate supply chain and procurement strategy which delivers these requirements.
* Each project strategy will be bespoke and specific to the desired outcomes of the project while maintaining some consistency with non-negotiable elements of the global procurement strategy, governance models and company policies.
* Procurement strategy will detail value definition, opportunity development, supply chain execution and value creation, governance and value capture and mitigation of risk and value protection.
* From a procurement strategy execution perspective, you will assume responsibility for the creation and operational leadership of teams to deliver the Procurement Strategy. You will assume day to day accountability for the management of the project Procurement team to ensure delivery of the project requirements.
* To ensure procurement integration you will ensure that strategy and execution of project requirements both aligns and leverages existing category management plans where appropriate to the project.
* Furthermore, you will continuously scan the market from several industry sectors for best practice developments, assessing how they can be exploited by our client to further value creation, value delivery, value capture and value protection.

The Ideal Applicant:

* University Degree educated in Engineering or Science or similar plus Post Graduate level qualification in Procurement and/or Master's Degree. In addition, a project management qualification will be highly advantageous.
* At least 7-10 years consistent, fast track career development within a strategic global or pan European EPC contracting and procurement role within major capital investment or exploration programmes valued as a minimum at £/€250-300 million plus.
* Strategic EPC Contracting and Procurement experience gained within a FTSE 100, NYSE Top 100 or similar global organisation. This could include oil and gas, energy, utilities, mining and minerals exploration, or capital-intensive industrial manufacturing sectors such as steel or construction materials or hazardous industry sectors such as chemicals or nuclear. Candidates from other sectors such top 4 strategy consultancies, FMCG or pharmaceutical will also be considered if they are educated to university/Master's degree level.
* You will ideally be multilingual in English or Dutch or German, but this is not a prerequisite.
* You will be highly motivated to deliver change and transformation and your career to date will be characterised by your ability to engage cross functional teams and global/pan European procurement, engineering, and project management colleagues to achieve this.
* You will be experienced in preparing, presenting, and justifying business cases to main board/ExCom level.
* Experienced in analysing project requirements and developing critical success factors, translating these into bespoke Procurement Strategies
* Track record of delivering commercial capital procurement experience in pan European or global capital-intensive industry
* Adept at managing ambiguity, confidently taking accountability for creating a governance model, resource plan and delivery plan to meet project requirements
* Managing complex contractual relationships including the provision of free-issue materials, technology or IP and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record in managing suppliers to deliver within this context
* Experienced in the award and management of Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts in the range of/up to c£500m.
* Excellent track record of building teams of highly performing professionals, conveying the strategy and vision to motivate and empower a team to take accountability for delivery of the project.
* Experienced in developing unique and bespoke fit-for-purpose commercial models for teams to deliver the appropriate outcomes for the project combined with a proven track record of performance management.
* Please note that this role is subject to security clearance so if you have security clearance for the UK, Netherlands or Germany please state this clearly on your application.

In return our client offers a very competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to develop your career within a market leader.

As an organisation dedicated to helping companies realise their full people potential, we understand the value a diverse workforce brings to every workplace. In everything we do, we are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage applications from all regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.