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.

INTERIM TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNERS x 2 (IMMEDIATE START)

"Creating a Talent Acquisition function for a well-established and growing business in a highly desirable part of the UK".

£Very Competitive Benefits Bonus Relocation Assistance

Devon & Cornwall, South West (Hybrid Site/Remote Working) Relocation Assistance Available

Judging by the volume of people flocking to Devon and Cornwall at this time of year, it's a popular part of the country.

Maybe it's a favourite destination of yours, where you've harboured a desire to live and work but haven't found the right opportunity yet.

But, if you're an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner looking for the chance to undertake a project on an interim basis or to relocate permanently to this beautiful area, your wait may be over.

Our client is looking for a graduate-calibre recruiter who knows that there's more to recruiting new staff than simply posting an advert and hoping for the best.

Due to the increasing numbers of people they need to bring into their business, they recognise the requirement to create a robust Talent Acquisition function. And that will be your core focus initially, although you will need to head up specific recruitment campaigns as well.

As the Talent Acquisition Partner, you'll be using your skills and knowledge to develop an Employer Value Proposition and promote the company's brand in the broader marketplace. By developing a compelling online presence, and framework for capitalising on national and regional recruitment fairs, you'll create a talent pipeline of candidates interested in working for the company.

Our client is growing rapidly and needs to ensure they are attracting and onboarding the highest calibre people at all levels of the business. As such, you will need to work closely with department heads and the senior management team to understand the future requirements then create appropriate talent pipelines.

Having worked in an agency or in-house recruitment role, you'll know what constitutes a high-quality recruitment process at every stage, from the initial briefing, sourcing, and selection to the onboarding of new hires. Your experience will, ideally, stem from the pharma, biotech, or life sciences industry and you'll be skilled with industry standard ATS systems.

You may have to adopt a headhunt method for certain niche positions using direct sourcing tools, or you may decide to outsource to an external agency. Given the volume of recruitment required, you will need to develop relationships with trusted partner agencies and ensure their processes are of an equally high standard to yours.

Our client views this as a long-term, permanent position. However, due to the urgency of this requirement, they are happy to consider an interim role for someone to set up the talent acquisition function as a one-off project while they recruit the permanent team.

As you can see, there are many strands to this role that we'll need to discuss in more detail, so please indicate your interest by sending your CV, quoting reference LX 843214 without delay

INTERIM SENIOR BUYER/CONTRACT MANAGER - NEW PRODUCT INNOVATION

"An interim role for an experienced senior buyer/contract manager to create a new procurement supply chain for an innovative nuclear project".

North West

£Very Competitive Interim Rate (Dependent Upon Experience)

Buyers come in all shapes and sizes-from buying stock for a retail shop to sourcing components for a large-scale manufacturing operation.

All buying roles have a niche element and particularly in the nuclear industry. Our client is a key player in the UK nuclear engineering sector and is in the early stages of a new project.

As such, they need an experienced buyer to join their team and create supply relationships with key contractors.

Initially, they need to partner with design companies to arrange the supply of professional design services for the project to take it through to manufacture. As the senior buyer, you'll be required to work closely with the in-house product design and development team to source these suppliers and manage the tendering process.

When the contracts are awarded, you'll then create contract review processes to manage the supplier relationship.

Ultimately, our client's vision is to bring a new product to market which will be continually manufactured. As the project grows, you will need to bring other people into your procurement team to manage the day-to-day activities while your focus changes to creating the long-term supply chain strategy for the final assembly.

As for your background, our client anticipates that you will be a degree-qualified, strategic category and procurement management professional. Your previous experience will include working within a highly regulated industry such as nuclear, oil and gas, aerospace, or petrochemical.

Ideally, you will have worked with fuel assembly systems, precision engineering, and automated process technology. However, as a minimum, you'll need to be familiar with how complex engineering projects are created and the various purchasing challenges faced with a new product development process.

Initially, our client is offering an 18-month contract for this position, but they expect the project to last 2-5 years before reaching maturity.

To learn more about this role, please send your CV quoting reference LX 498619

INTERIM SENIOR BUYER/CONTRACT MANAGER - NEW PRODUCT INNOVATION

"An interim role for an experienced senior buyer/contract manager to create a new procurement supply chain for an innovative nuclear project".

North West

£Very Competitive Interim Rate (Dependent Upon Experience)

Buyers come in all shapes and sizes-from buying stock for a retail shop to sourcing components for a large-scale manufacturing operation.

All buying roles have a niche element and particularly in the nuclear industry. Our client is a key player in the UK nuclear engineering sector and is in the early stages of a new project.

As such, they need an experienced buyer to join their team and create supply relationships with key contractors.

Initially, they need to partner with design companies to arrange the supply of professional design services for the project to take it through to manufacture. As the senior buyer, you'll be required to work closely with the in-house product design and development team to source these suppliers and manage the tendering process.

When the contracts are awarded, you'll then create contract review processes to manage the supplier relationship.

Ultimately, our client's vision is to bring a new product to market which will be continually manufactured. As the project grows, you will need to bring other people into your procurement team to manage the day-to-day activities while your focus changes to creating the long-term supply chain strategy for the final assembly.

As for your background, our client anticipates that you will be a degree-qualified, strategic category and procurement management professional. Your previous experience will include working within a highly regulated industry such as nuclear, oil and gas, aerospace, or petrochemical.

Ideally, you will have worked with fuel assembly systems, precision engineering, and automated process technology. However, as a minimum, you'll need to be familiar with how complex engineering projects are created and the various purchasing challenges faced with a new product development process.

Initially, our client is offering an 18-month contract for this position, but they expect the project to last 2-5 years before reaching maturity.

To learn more about this role, please send your CV quoting reference LX 498619

INTERIM TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNERS x 2 (IMMEDIATE START)

"Creating a Talent Acquisition function for a well-established and growing business in a highly desirable part of the UK".

£Very Competitive

Devon & Cornwall, South West (Hybrid Site/Remote Working)

Judging by the volume of people flocking to Devon and Cornwall at this time of year, it's a popular part of the country.

Maybe it's a favourite destination of yours, where you've harboured a desire to live and work but haven't found the right opportunity yet.

But, if you're an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner looking for the chance to undertake a project on an interim basis or to relocate permanently to this beautiful area, your wait may be over.

Our client is looking for a graduate-calibre recruiter who knows that there's more to recruiting new staff than simply posting an advert and hoping for the best.

Due to the increasing numbers of people they need to bring into their business, they recognise the requirement to create a robust Talent Acquisition function. And that will be your core focus initially, although you will need to head up specific recruitment campaigns as well.

As the Talent Acquisition Partner, you'll be using your skills and knowledge to develop an Employer Value Proposition and promote the company's brand in the broader marketplace. By developing a compelling online presence, and framework for capitalising on national and regional recruitment fairs, you'll create a talent pipeline of candidates interested in working for the company.

Our client is growing rapidly and needs to ensure they are attracting and onboarding the highest calibre people at all levels of the business. As such, you will need to work closely with department heads and the senior management team to understand the future requirements then create appropriate talent pipelines.

Having worked in an agency or in-house recruitment role, you'll know what constitutes a high-quality recruitment process at every stage, from the initial briefing, sourcing, and selection to the onboarding of new hires. Your experience will, ideally, stem from the pharma, biotech, or life sciences industry and you'll be skilled with industry standard ATS systems.

You may have to adopt a headhunt method for certain niche positions using direct sourcing tools, or you may decide to outsource to an external agency. Given the volume of recruitment required, you will need to develop relationships with trusted partner agencies and ensure their processes are of an equally high standard to yours.

Our client views this as a long-term, permanent position. However, due to the urgency of this requirement, they are happy to consider an interim role for someone to set up the talent acquisition function as a one-off project while they recruit the permanent team.

As you can see, there are many strands to this role that we'll need to discuss in more detail, so please indicate your interest by sending your CV, quoting reference LX 843214 without delay