INTERIM SENIOR BUYER IT

£500 per day (via Umbrella Company) 12-18 month contract

Location: Hybrid/Remote - Sites in the South East/Home Counties & North West

When recruiting a role that involves the protection of critical UK infrastructure, there's a temptation to get all James Bond about it.

We could try and get your attention by saying things like, "Have you dreamed of protecting the nation and being a national hero or heroine"?

But, let's face it, you're a Senior IT Category Buying Specialist. And high-speed car chases around UK cities aren't usually part of the job. Unless you've just dropped your caramel latte in your lap, perhaps.

However, this is a crucial role for our client, a global player within the specialist energy, electricity and power generation sector. Our client is offering a 12-18 months contract to join their IT procurement team.

They're focused on improving efficiency in their global operations and making sure their data and systems are secure and robust.

As such, they want to strengthen their IT procurement team with the appointment of a category and procurement management professional into the role of Senior Buyer/Category Specialist - IT.

That's where you fit in. And you won't need a car that turns into a submarine.

Currently, their IT Infrastructure, Cyber Defence and Application Development are outsourced. So, your focus will be on next generation outsourcing with high levels of customer satisfaction as a key driver for our client's IT strategy.

Reporting to a Senior Category Manager, you will also work closely with the IT/Information Technology team, and your role will take on a UK and European perspective.

Core Aims:

• Working across different departments, develop plans for the next few years that incorporate the crucial aims for the category and a list of actions to achieve these goals.
• Build solid relationships with suppliers to ensure they understand your requirements and deliver on SLAs. Then, use those strong relationships to confidently challenge business partners to think and act differently, to be creative and open to new ideas and to explore new supply chain possibilities.
• Contribute to the development of the Procurement function's capability by bringing your experience of best practices from other industries and employers.

The Ideal Person will possess the following qualifications, experience, skills and competencies:

• Available imminently to commence a 12-18 months contract paying £500 per day via an Umbrella company.
• A university degree and, ideally, CIPS (or equivalent) qualification
• Experience working across global operations or multi-site environments and a keen sense of cultural awareness
• Currently working within a high-security sector such as defence, nuclear, aerospace, marine, ministry of defence, utilities etc.
• Understanding of the nuances of IT contracts.
• A proven track record in value delivery, improvement activity and best practice development in IT procurement.
• Understanding Information Technology markets, suppliers and technologies and how to leverage them for value for our client
• Building IT sub-category and category strategies to describe how value will be delivered in the short, medium and long term
• Negotiating with IT- suppliers to drive the right commercial and contractual outcomes
• Building relationships internally and externally to enable you to be successful in your role and to contribute to the development of our client as a world-class procurement organisation
• A thirst for knowledge, an inquisitive mindset and a drive for results.
• Knowledge of Procurement systems and technologies and the ability to put operational measures in place to ensure contracts deliver brilliantly.

In return, our client offers a very competitive salary and blue-chip benefits package and the opportunity to develop your career within a market leader. The role is offered on a interim 12-18 month contract and hybrid/remote basis with regular visits to sites in the North West and Home Counties for cross-functional engagement.

To apply without delay, please email your CV, quoting reference LX 1183415 for the attention of Roheela Khan, Telephone 00 44 (0) 1905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com

STRATEGIST - PROCUREMENT CATEGORY MANAGEMENT & PLANNING

£/€Very Competitive + Bonus + Blue Chip Benefits

Location: Flexible/Hybrid Role - UK, Netherlands, or Germany

"It's a slightly unusual role".

And that's a great way of summarising this position for our client. They're a well-established organisation in the specialist renewables and power generation industry that wants to become "best-in-class" in terms of its procurement process.

As part of this strategic development plan, they would like to appoint a Category Management Specialist to sit within their large pan European procurement team. The main focus of this role is to work alongside each Category Manager to help them develop longer-term procurement strategies for each category.

As such, you'll be mentoring, coaching, and developing the category management team to help them think differently and innovate new ideas. This may take the form of working one-to-one with the managers or running workshops to create an open culture of collaboration between the team.

So, they're looking for a category management expert who's used to working in a blue-chip, world-class procurement function and can bring new ideas into the company. Experience of working in the power generation industry is not essential, and they're open to considering candidates from any highly regulated industry in the public or commercial sector such as utilities, defence, aerospace, chemicals, automotive, FMCG as long as it's within a multinational matrix structure with a substantial procurement and category management function. Candidates who combine in house and leading procurement consultancy backgrounds would also be very interesting

Your personality will be a deciding factor in this role, as you'll need the drive and desire to develop a high-performing team. You'll be a natural people-person who can connect with colleagues to help them become the best versions of themselves. In addition, you'll have the vision and the presentation skills to convey it to the team and get them excited about the levels they can achieve. Career development prospects are excellent.

This role can be based at any of our client's business units in the UK (North West or Buckinghamshire), Germany (Lower Saxony), and the Netherlands (Overijssel).

Candidates should be university degree/Masters degree educated ideally with a professional procurement/purchasing qualification such as CIPS or equivalent.

It really is a unique role, but it's going to be a rewarding one for the right candidate. As you can imagine, there's plenty more detail to discuss about this role, so please indicate your interest by emailing your CV, quoting reference LX 1175876

Research & Development Manager - Asphalt Technology

"Excellent opportunity for Asphalt Technology specialist to head up sustainable innovation research and development projects for global market leader."

Midlands HO Hybrid Working

£Very Competitive + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Blue Chip Benefits

Are you a commercially focused project manager?

Do you have a technical understanding of the formulation of building products such as asphalt?

Would you like to lead a global R&D project to use sustainable materials in asphalt production?

If so, our client needs your skills.

They're a major global manufacturer of construction products focusing on reducing their carbon emissions. As such, they are investigating the use of sustainable materials, like bio-oil, to replace bitumen as the binder for their asphalt products.

So, although this role involves R&D Management, they're not looking for someone to perform the lab activities, as they have staff to do the detailed investigation work. The ideal candidate will be someone who understands asphalt technology and asphalt binders. Particularly, their chemical properties and constituents in order to see how bio-oils and other similar products could be successfully applied and give the same performance levels as bitumen.

This is an innovation role for a project manager who can oversee the whole process from ideation to innovation and then to market. As you can imagine, this covers a whole host of activities, including:

* Technical development

* Lab trials, assessment and analysis

* Pilot projects with manufacturing plants

* Certification and accreditation

* Launch to market

As such, you'll be skilled in relationship-building with internal and external bodies. This will likely include engaging with suppliers, customers, certification/regulatory bodies, academia, and production units.

Our client feels the ideal candidate must have experience and understanding of asphalt technology, bitumen and bituminous products/materials. In particular, they are keen to find a sustainable replacement for bitumen as the binder in their product.

So you'll have a degree in a technical discipline, and your background will need to involve asphalt but could be from various sources, such as:

* Building products manufacture

* Academia, e.g. PhD or research into construction materials

* Marketing

* Civil Engineering

* Chemical Engineering

Ultimately, our client sees this role as a continuous cycle of innovation and market launches, so they are looking for someone who can grow with the role and help to position the company for future success.

With a role like this, it's challenging to capture all the nuances in a single advert, so if you feel you have the skills and background required, please indicate your interest by emailing your CV, quoting reference LX 1236662 or calling us on 01905 381 320, so we can discuss it in more detail.

Health & Safety Manager

£40-50000 (DOE)+ Benefits

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Are you an experienced Health and Safety professional? 

Have you forged a successful career in a manufacturing or continuous process environment?

Would you like to take a key leadership role in a well-established company that is serious about improving their health and safety culture?

If so, you may be the person our client is looking for to take the reins of their health and safety operation across two sites in Milton Keynes and the East Midlands.

Our client operates a fast-moving, continuous process, converting operation which runs 24 hours a day, five days per week, on a three-shift system. As such, they are looking for someone with significant experience in managing the health and safety elements of that style of manufacturing operation. You’ll be based at their main site in Milton Keynes but will also need to spend some time at their sister site in the East Midlands.

It's our client’s mission to provide the safest workplaces possible, you’ll be an invaluable partner in helping each of their manufacturing sites reach their goals. You will challenge and inspire leadership teams to instil a world-class safety culture in every aspect, from behaviours to processes, with absolute determination for zero harm. Through your guidance, our client can ensure their standards meet industry certifications like 18001 & 45001.

And that’s the focus of this role. It’s about creating and promoting a behavioural health and safety culture across the organisation. And it will need your training, coaching and mentoring skills to influence this company-wide culture change.

Our client doesn’t view health and safety as a tick-box exercise. Instead, they want everyone in the company to understand their role in health and safety and elevate the topic to the front of everyone’s minds.

As such, you’ll be a well-educated, NEBOSH-qualified, chartered (or willing to work towards) IOSH Health and Safety professional. You’ll have had a continuous career in health and safety and have worked in a lean manufacturing environment. You’ll also have up-to-date knowledge of current UK legislation, including OSHAS 18001:2007.

Your personality and character will be essential to lead change and influence behaviours through coaching, training, and mentoring.
 

SENIOR BUYERS/CATEGORY SPECIALISTS

"EPC, CAPEX ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & PROJECTS"

£Very Competitive Bonus Excellent Blue Chip Benefits

Location: Hybrid Working (Client Site North West Based)

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 Senior Buyers/Category Specialists for its CAPEX, EPC/Engineering, Construction and Projects function.

The focus of the roles will be 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 EPC Construction and Engineering Projects specialists experienced with £multimillion projects and associated CAPEX Spend.

The Role:

* 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 in order 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 in order 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 in order 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 Candidate:

* 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, chemicals, construction, environments etc.

* At least four years' procurement experience including minimum two years in a category manager or senior buyer role within the £multi million multi year, large scale CAPEX, Engineering, Construction Projects category area.

* EPC engineering and construction contract framework 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.

SENIOR BUYERS/CATEGORY SPECIALISTS

"EPC, CAPEX ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & PROJECTS"

£Very Competitive Bonus Excellent Blue Chip Benefits

Location: Hybrid Working (Client Site North West Based)

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 Senior Buyers/Category Specialists for its CAPEX, EPC/Engineering, Construction and Projects function.

The focus of the roles will be 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 EPC Construction and Engineering Projects specialists experienced with £multimillion projects and associated CAPEX Spend.

The Role:

* 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 in order 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 in order 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 in order 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 Candidate:

* 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, chemicals, construction, environments etc.

* At least four years' procurement experience including minimum two years in a category manager or senior buyer role within the £multi million multi year, large scale CAPEX, Engineering, Construction Projects category area.

* EPC engineering and construction contract framework 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.

GRADUATE TRAINEE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

£Very Competitive Benefits Commission/Bonus

Nr Pershore, Worcestershire

What's your mental picture when you think of a Recruitment Consultant?

You'll probably think of a power-dressing, sales beast with an expensive watch and loud voice who uses phrases like 'Work hard, play hard' and 'Go hard or go home'.

If you fancy a career in recruitment based on that picture, then you're not for us. Sorry, but we need someone very different.

Why?

Because we're the type of recruitment agency that uses the word 'professional' in its purest sense. During the past thirty-five years, we've built our business by giving our customers a high-quality, professional service. It's a simple but effective policy as they keep coming back to us for their recruitment requirements.

We now need to expand our team and want to invest in someone like you to become a successful and professional recruitment consultant. And we prefer the word 'invest' than 'train' because, like all good investments, we're in it for the long term and know that we have to allow time for our investment to mature.

Our first investment will be to develop you for your future career in recruitment. This includes our own in-house and online learning courses to support you plus external recruitment coaching and training with some of the UK's best recruitment trainers.

While you're learning the theory through these highly structured courses, we will give you practical experience by placing you alongside an experienced recruitment consultant. There's no substitute for practical learning and having that mentor to guide you through the recruitment process is a crucial part of your development.

And we know all of that learning takes time, so we have realistic expectations that you will focus your first three to six months on education, not billing. Our experience tells us that the billing takes care of itself in the future if we get the learning part right.

As for your background, we expect you to be degree qualified in a business or technical discipline and have a desire to work in a sales-based role. Like all sales roles, your personality will dictate your success and having natural confidence with the ability to communicate clearly and maturely with people will be critical to your career.

With much of our training being in-house via local training providers or via webinar, you will need to live within a commutable distance of our offices near Worcester, so possible locations could include Worcester, Cheltenham, Pershore, Gloucester, Warwick, Stratford, Kidderminster, Droitwich or Stourbridge, Hereford, Ledbury, Evesham, Malvern, Redditch, Alcester, Bromsgrove, Stourport.

WORKS/GENERAL MANAGER -MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS

"An opportunity for an Engineering and Manufacturing/Production Process Operations professional to make a key contribution to the operational and strategic growth of a well-established business".

£50-60000 (Dependent on Experience) Benefits

Shropshire

Commutable from Telford, Market Drayton, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Wellington, Kidderminster, Shrewsbury, Dudley, Walsall, Cannock, West Bromwich, Stourbridge

Do you need to buy more process equipment to increase productivity?

As an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager, you know the answer to that question is "No. Absolutely not", because you've learned there is always spare capacity tied up in inefficient production processes.

And that's one of the core parts of this role for our client, who manufactures a range of automotive/motoring and agricultural consumable products.

Over the years, our client has built a successful business operating across three different markets and they now want to improve their operations to support future growth. So that's where you come in.

Using your experience of manufacturing liquid products, you'll be able to drive lean manufacturing and automation projects to open up their capacity. The company isn't familiar with lean tools, so you'll be starting with a blank sheet and be comfortable leading, mentoring and teaching your team the basics of 5S, 7 wastes, OEE, and visual management for a start.

Our client knows there is plenty of scope for improvement in their site and are keen to invest further in new process plant when modern manufacturing techniques are implemented and embedded in the shop floor.

As for your background, our client envisages you will hold a relevant engineering qualification - ideally HND/ degree level - and have experience in manufacturing liquid products. These could include drinks, dairy, chemicals, or paint manufacture or similar. Ideally, you will have a NEBOSH certificate, or at least an IOSH, as health and safety is a core focus on site.

Overall, our client wants you to bring hands-on professionalism to their manufacturing operations, which will be your full responsibility and where you will play a leading part in the company's future success.

It goes without saying that you will be highly numerate and analytical, an experienced user of Excel and Powerpoint and confident in preparing budgets including CAPEX with the associated ROI and business case justification. Previous experience of managing process plant design and upgrade would be highly advantageous.

There's plenty more detail to discuss on this role, so please indicate your interest by emailing your CV quoting reference LX 944996.

SENIOR BUYERS/CATEGORY SPECIALISTS

"EPC, CAPEX ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & PROJECTS"

£Very Competitive Bonus Excellent Blue Chip Benefits

Location: Hybrid Working (Client Site North West Based)

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 Senior Buyers/Category Specialists for its CAPEX, EPC/Engineering, Construction and Projects function.

The focus of the roles will be 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 EPC Construction and Engineering Projects specialists experienced with £multimillion projects and associated CAPEX Spend.

The Role:

* 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 in order 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 in order 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 in order 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 Candidate:

* 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, chemicals, construction, environments etc.

* At least four years' procurement experience including minimum two years in a category manager or senior buyer role within the £multi million multi year, large scale CAPEX, Engineering, Construction Projects category area.

* EPC engineering and construction contract framework 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.

Account Manager - Digital Marketing Agency

£32000 + Bonus + Benefits

Birmingham City Centre (Hybrid Working)

Are you an experienced Digital Marketing Account Manager? Would you like to work with clients to create integrated marketing strategies and campaigns to turbocharge their businesses? Can you build and grow your client relationships successfully?

We are seeking a talented Account Manager to join our client's team of experts who are focused on helping businesses grow. Our client is a purely digital marketing agency with 10 years of experience helping their clients get value from marketing.

Having built an enviable reputation, they are now looking to grow their team by bringing a new account manager on board.

Our client wants someone with excellent communication skills that can build relationships with clients and inspire confidence through trustworthiness and reliability. In addition, they believe the ideal candidate should have exceptional organisational abilities and can multitask effectively while prioritising essential tasks. They must also possess strong analytical skills, as interpreting data accurately is critical to make sound decisions based on insights derived from performance metrics.

As an Account Manager, your day-to-day duties will be to develop integrated marketing plans and campaigns that align with your client's goals. You'll need to be able to present research and strategies effectively, manage budgets efficiently, and continually monitor and adjust campaigns for optimal results. You'll also oversee other Account Executives, ensuring they are up to date on digital marketing trends and techniques.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) along with strong organisational capabilities and planning skills. You will assertive and resilient and not afraid to constructively challenge your clients and colleagues to ensure that the best solutions are adopted and deployed.

You'll have a sound knowledge of digital marketing channels and tools, including SEO and paid advertising, via Google and Meta. You'll also need a creative approach to problem-solving and multitasking ability. In addition to these core competencies, our client would also like someone with experience working in an agency environment. Alternatively you my have worked within a corporate shared services marketing function providing digital marketing solutions to multiple business units so stakeholder engagement, relationship building, service and delivery will be part of your DNA.

Our client offers hybrid working. They are located within 10-15 minutes walking distance of New Street, Snowhill and Moor Street stations and close to affordable parking. The salary also comes with benefits including team bonuses.

So, don't hesitate to get in touch if this role sparks your interest. Email your CV, quoting reference LX 1234729, or call us on 01905 381 320.

INTERIM SENIOR BUYER IT

£500 per day (via Umbrella Company) 12-18 month contract

Location: Hybrid/Remote - Sites in the North West & South East/Home Counties

When recruiting a role that involves the protection of critical UK infrastructure, there's a temptation to get all James Bond about it.

We could try and get your attention by saying things like, "Have you dreamed of protecting the nation and being a national hero or heroine"?

But, let's face it, you're a Senior IT Category Buying Specialist. And high-speed car chases around UK cities aren't usually part of the job. Unless you've just dropped your caramel latte in your lap, perhaps.

However, this is a crucial role for our client, a global player within the specialist energy, electricity and power generation sector. Our client is offering a 12-18 months contract to join their IT procurement team.

They're focused on improving efficiency in their global operations and making sure their data and systems are secure and robust.

As such, they want to strengthen their IT procurement team with the appointment of a category and procurement management professional into the role of Senior Buyer/Category Specialist - IT.

That's where you fit in. And you won't need a car that turns into a submarine.

Currently, their IT Infrastructure, Cyber Defence and Application Development are outsourced. So, your focus will be on next generation outsourcing with high levels of customer satisfaction as a key driver for our client's IT strategy.

Reporting to a Senior Category Manager, you will also work closely with the IT/Information Technology team, and your role will take on a UK and European perspective.

Core Aims:

• Working across different departments, develop plans for the next few years that incorporate the crucial aims for the category and a list of actions to achieve these goals.
• Build solid relationships with suppliers to ensure they understand your requirements and deliver on SLAs. Then, use those strong relationships to confidently challenge business partners to think and act differently, to be creative and open to new ideas and to explore new supply chain possibilities.
• Contribute to the development of the Procurement function's capability by bringing your experience of best practices from other industries and employers.

The Ideal Person will possess the following qualifications, experience, skills and competencies:

• Available imminently to commence a 12-18 months contract paying £500 per day via an Umbrella company.
• A university degree and, ideally, CIPS (or equivalent) qualification
• Experience working across global operations or multi-site environments and a keen sense of cultural awareness
• Currently working within a high-security sector such as defence, nuclear, aerospace, marine, ministry of defence, utilities etc.
• Understanding of the nuances of IT contracts.
• A proven track record in value delivery, improvement activity and best practice development in IT procurement.
• Understanding Information Technology markets, suppliers and technologies and how to leverage them for value for our client
• Building IT sub-category and category strategies to describe how value will be delivered in the short, medium and long term
• Negotiating with IT- suppliers to drive the right commercial and contractual outcomes
• Building relationships internally and externally to enable you to be successful in your role and to contribute to the development of our client as a world-class procurement organisation
• A thirst for knowledge, an inquisitive mindset and a drive for results.
• Knowledge of Procurement systems and technologies and the ability to put operational measures in place to ensure contracts deliver brilliantly.

In return, our client offers a very competitive salary and blue-chip benefits package and the opportunity to develop your career within a market leader. The role is offered on a interim 12-18 month contract and hybrid/remote basis with regular visits to sites in the North West and Home Counties for cross-functional engagement.

To apply without delay, please email your CV, quoting reference LX 1183412 for the attention of Roheela Khan, Telephone 00 44 (0) 1905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com

Sales Managers - Very Financially Rewarding Career Opportunity

"A rare chance for established Sales Executives to join a successful asset finance business and develop their sales management skills to the next level".

Base Salary £50-60000 (DOE) OTE £150,000 Fantastic Benefits

East Midlands

Commutable from: Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Olney, Newport Pagnell, Towcester, Daventry, Buckingham, Brackley, Corby, Milton Keynes, Luton, Bedford, Higham Ferrers, Banbury

Are you a Sales professional at the top of your game?

Maybe you've left college or university, taken a job in sales and reached a high level of achievement in your industry.

Life is good. You're earning decent money.

But perhaps you're wondering what's next? Have you reached a ceiling but have the ambition and drive to go further?

Our client is looking for someone like you. They work in the commercial finance industry and want a rising star to develop into a superstar through their fast-track sales management programme.

You'll be working alongside the Managing Director, Operations Director, and Sales Director, who will all give you first-hand training of their business to help you develop into a Sales Manager in 18 months. As part of that training, our client will support and pay for you to obtain your LIBF Diploma in Asset Finance (DipAF), if you wish.

Currently, you may be working in a role such as prestige car sales, high-end property sales, or capital equipment, or other B2B or B2C sales and you'll have learned the art of consultative selling. You'll have developed your communication skills to work with companies of all shapes and sizes. And that variety is one of the key features of this role. For example, you could go from talking to a small wine-bar owner about finance for new fridges to the FD of a £10m business wanting finance to purchase a fleet of commercial vehicles.

Your day-to-day role will combine generating new business from warm leads, which you'll aim to convert into long-term accounts for you to manage. Getting to know your clients' businesses will be critical to your success as you'll be able to identify further opportunities to provide financial solutions to help them grow and thrive.

Our client's industry works at a fast pace, and you will have multiple deals in progress at any one time (perhaps 30-40), which can go from initial contact to funds in the bank in a matter of days. As such, you'll be able to flex your time-management muscles and enjoy your sales commission being paid shortly after the client is onboard.

As you rise through the business, you'll then mentor, train and lead other sales executives to bring through the next generation of brokers in the business. And to top it all you will also benefit from an override commission on earnings generated by the team, as well as many other market-leading benefits.