ESTIMATOR – MODULAR BUILDING SECTOR

“Experienced Estimators required with experience of permanent off-site structures for education, health and industrial/commercial space sector.  Experience of Auto CAD, BIM level 2, Conquest, Virtual and Augmented Reality Software Advantageous”

C£30-50,000 (Dependent upon Experience & Also Some Flexibility for More Experienced Candidates) + Excellent Benefits: 

Location: Home Based/Remote Working with very occasional site visits

Our client is one of the UK’s fastest growing players within the modular building solutions sector.  Established for several decades, they operate manufacturing facilities across the UK.  They offer smart, turnkey and bespoke construction packages to many sectors including house building, health, education, research/technology parks, industrial and commercial office space on a sale or hire basis.

As a result of continued growth, they now seek an Estimator to join their Commercial and Pre-Construction Estimating team.  Ideally, they are seeking someone person with experience of estimating gained within the permanent off-site modular building sector although candidates with experience of other construction sectors would also be considered.   This experience may have been gained within a modular buildings’ manufacturer or a construction contractor or engineering/surveying practice.  Experience of modular or portable buildings would be very advantageous but is not a prerequisite.  Most important will be your excellent Estimating skills and understanding of construction processes.

The Roles:

• You will be responsible for analytical cost estimates and tenders, from receipt of enquiry to tender submission on a variety of large-scale build projects ranging up to £30m, working on forms of contract NEC and JCT.
• You will analyse drawings, specifications and other documentation to prepare comprehensive build cost estimates using estimating software.
• Work closely with Architects, M & E Contractors, structural engineers and main contractors.
• These are home based roles however site visits to ascertain local conditions will be required. Therefore, ideally you will live close to major road networks and airports.
• You will be expected to maintain relationships with existing clients keeping a sales-minded attitude by working effectively with clients on all changes in scope, questions or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process. 
• Prepare and submit detailed, accurate, professionally presented, competitive and timely quotations to commercial managers for presentation to potential customers.
• Liaise with Purchasing to develop scopes and obtain prices from subcontractors for specialist services such as M&E, groundworks, secondary structures etc.
• In conjunction with relevant team members ensure that prices obtained from external suppliers or sub-contractors are an accurate and competitive reflection of the works required
• Co-ordinate all costs and compile the quotation document and package of information to be submitted to the customer
• Liaise with Commercial Managers to ensure that, prior to submission, quotations reflect agreements made with our customers
• Ensure the timely completion and submission of quotations.
• Produce estimating statistics and reports as directed by management.

The Ideal Candidate

• University degree educated in construction management, structural engineering, quantity surveying, or similar construction or engineering related subject
• At least three years Estimating experience as a minimum
• Experience of Auto CAD, BIM level 2 and Conquest Software.
• Experience of virtual and augmented reality technology would be highly relevant.
• Proven track record of tendering and winning build projects and a strong understanding of construction processes partnered with excellent product knowledge although training will be provided.
• Experience gained within modular builders, main contractors, construction companies
• Proven experience of delivering all aspects of your role efficiently, and to a consistently high standard with excellent attention to detail.
• A confident and outgoing personality will also be beneficial for dealing directly with clients, colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors to determine the financial needs of completing a project. 
• Excellent organisational skills, able to keep focused and work remotely whilst also making use of the latest technology to keep in regular and constant contact with your colleagues and line manager located at head office.
• Located close to major road networks and airport.  Full UK driving licence essential.

In return our client offers an excellent salary and benefits package plus the latest technology and equipment to set you up to work remotely from home.  To apply without delay please email your CV quoting reference LX 560785  to applications@martinveasey.com  Telephone 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com

Estimator, Senior Estimator, Estimating Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Estimator, Civil Estimator, Construction Estimator, Modular Buildings, Permanent Off-Site Structures

PROCUREMENT COMPLIANCE AND GOVERNANCE ADMINISTRATOR
“Part time administrative role within supplier performance, compliance and governance to support procurement and category management teams within SAP P2P environment.”

C£34-36500 Pro Rata + Flexible Part Time Hours & Excellent Benefits

Location:  North West, UK or Almelo, Netherlands or Gronau, Nord Rhein Westphalen, Germany

Commutable UK locations from Ellesmere Port, Mold, Wrexham, Birkenhead, Wallasey, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Liverpool, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, South Manchester, Wigan, Newton le Willows, Leigh, Heywood, Skelmersdale.

Our client is a global player within the specialist energy, electricity and power generation sector.  

This is an interesting and broad ranging procurement support role focused on the enhancement of data, processes, project delivery and oversight relating to supplier relationship management, compliance, governance, and risk management.  You will report to a Procurement Governance Manager and will work closely with a pan European procurement and category management team within a SAP P2P environment.  

The Role:
As Procurement Compliance and Governance Administrator you will support procurement governance activities ensuring that accurate and reliable data is maintained in relation to supplier performance to mitigate supply chain risks.  You will predominantly utilise SAP.

Specifically, you will:
•    Ensure that supplier data within SAP and other systems is accurate and up to date and that management information on supplier risk and performance is available 
•    Make supplier risk management data available for procurement dashboard reporting to support category planning and strategic sourcing events
•    Maintain system capabilities to automate supplier risk performance management becoming an expert user of supplier risk management tools to ensure maximum value is gained from systems available to the procurement and category teams
•    Track and manage procurement audit actions and report progress to the procurement leadership team

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be of graduate calibre, ideally university degree educated, highly numerate and analytical.  Part or full CIPS or a desire to study would be highly advantageous. You will already be working in a similar, ideally procurement related, supplier performance analysis, compliance and data support role and will be seeking your next career move.   

This experience must have been gained within a complex, matrix, highly regulated and SAP environment ideally supporting procurement, procurement to pay/P2P and supply chain functions.  You will have a strong grasp of data standards and the techniques required to understand and drive performance. You will possess strong systems and data analysis skills. Your track record may include a contribution to systems enhancement and functionality to assist with supplier management, compliance, and performance reporting.  You will be confident in engaging with procurement and other cross functional colleagues.  You will be organised and analytical and adept at working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and systems, SAP being the key one.  

This role can be located in the UK in our client’s North West office; the Netherlands or Germany – fluency in English plus Dutch or German would be essential for success if you wish to be based in the Netherlands or Germany.  Remote working due to Covid restrictions is also in operation.  In return our client offers a very competitive salary and benefits package including enhanced holiday entitlement and excellent pension and the opportunity to develop your career within a market leader.

To apply without delay, please email your CV, quoting reference LX 498625 to applications@martinveasey.com  Telephone 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com 
 

PROCUREMENT INSIGHTS, ANALYTICS & DATA ADMINISTRATOR

“Part time business insight and data analysis role to support procurement and category management team within SAP P2P environment.”

C£34-36500/€37000-41000 Pro Rata + Flexible Part Time Hours & Excellent Benefits

Location:  North West, UK or Almelo, Netherlands or Gronau, Nord Rhein Westphalen, Germany

Commutable from UK locations:   Ellesmere Port, Mold, Wrexham, Birkenhead, Wallasey, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Liverpool, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, South Manchester, Wigan, Newton le Willows, Leigh, Heywood, Skelmersdale.

Our client is a global player within the specialist energy, electricity and power generation sector.  
Are you curious, analytical and passionate about turning data into insight?  Then this could be the perfect role for you.

The Role:
As Procurement Insights, Analytics and Data Administrator you will centrally support the delivery of high-quality performance management data and analytics to the procurement and category management teams ensuring that SAP and other systems are accurately populated for data extraction, analysis and insight development.    Your work will play a key contributory role in supporting the delivery of strategic sourcing activities and category planning capabilities.  You will report to a Global Insights, Analytics and Data Controller.  

There are two elements to this role:

 
•    Fact based decision making is a critical component of procurement management.  You will assist the Global Insights, Analytics and Data Controller to drive improvement and expansion of data maintenance and integrity within procurement systems.  You will facilitate the standardisation of the application of systems and data extraction globally in this central support role.  You will be involved in testing of changes, administration of system data whilst offering support to procurement in the development of accurate and timely insights.   
•    As good data starts with strategic sourcing activities, you will work closely with Category Managers, Category Buyers and Senior Buyers in the development of Request for Tender documentation ensuring accurate data during initial engagements with suppliers through to contract award information.  

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be of graduate calibre, ideally university degree educated, highly numerate and analytical.  You will already be working in a similar, ideally procurement related, insights, analysis and data support role and will be seeking your next career move.   

This experience must have been gained within a complex, matrix and SAP environment ideally supporting procurement, procurement to pay/P2P and supply chain functions.  You will have a strong grasp of data standards and the techniques required to understand and drive performance.  You will be confident in engaging with procurement and other cross functional colleagues.  You will be organised and analytical and adept at working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and systems, SAP being the key one.  

This role can be located in in the UK in our client’s North West office; the Netherlands or Germany – fluency in English plus Dutch or German would be essential for success if you wish to be based in the Netherlands or Germany.  Remote working due to Covid restrictions is also in operation.  In return our client offers a very competitive salary and benefits package including enhanced holiday entitlement and excellent pension and the opportunity to develop your career within a market leader.

To apply without delay, please email your CV, quoting reference LX 498564 to applications@martinveasey.com  Telephone 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com 

SENIOR BUYER–  CAPEX ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & PROJECTS (INTERIM 12-24 MONTH CONTRACT)

C£60-75000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits

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 Senior Buyer for its CAPEX, Engineering, Construction and Projects function on an interim (12-24 month contracts) basis.  

The focus of the role 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 ideally with NEC3 knowledge and experience (although training will be provided).  

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, construction, public sector OJEU 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 experience and knowledge advantageous.
•    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.

To apply without delay, please send your CV to applications@martinveasey.com quoting reference LX 498608  Telephone 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com
 

SENIOR BUYER – FUEL ASSEMBLIES, PRECISION ENGINEERING & PROCESS TECHNOLOGY

“Exciting role for ambitious procurement specialist with experience of supporting £multimillion product design and development projects.”

£Very Competitive (Dependent Upon Experience) + Blue Chip Benefits Package

Location: North West

Our client is a global multinational.  They are seeking an ambitious and creative, strategic Senior Buyer with experience of Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Process Technology for a key innovation project.  Initially this role is offered on an interim 18 months -2 years contract.

Specifically, as Senior Buyer, you will provide commercial procurement support to the project, product design and development teams with a view to taking new product innovation from cradle to grave, ideation and concept development to market launch.   Ideally you must have experience of procurement contract management including intellectual property within the context of product development.

You will be a university degree educated strategic category and procurement management professional with experience of precision engineering equipment including fuel assemblies and systems, precision engineering and automated process technology.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual who can contribute to the development of our client’s procurement capability within this key innovation project.

You will be skilled at working collaboratively cross functionally and internationally and will be able to add significant value and in a regulated environment, whilst still ensuring that the product reaches market within stringent launch deadlines.

The Role:

·         Delivery of new strategic procurement options for the fuel assembly systems, precision engineering and process technology categories in support of the project

·         Category development and delivery, setting out the value drivers for the categories and the roadmap of actions for delivery in support of the project.

·         Commercial interface with all stakeholders within the project both internally and externally ensuring technical and regulatory compliance;

·         Detailed risk analysis of the supply chain and asset base to establish a demand pipeline and to drive value delivery in support of the project.

·         Shaping and management of supplier relationships to ensure value is delivered, risk is mitigated, and regulatory compliance objectives are met.

·         Management and development of robust business partner relationships will be critical to success in the role. You will be expected to leverage experience of procurement strategy and delivery in your field of expertise to build these relationships. The strength of your relationship will enable you 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.

·         Experience of influencing and shaping contracts, supplier relationships and contract management will ensure you deliver the expected business benefits from the spend you are managing.

·         Contribution to the development of the Procurement function’s capability bringing experience of best practice from other industries and employers.

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

§  A university degree and ideally CIPS (or equivalent) qualification

§  Experience of working across global operations or multi-site environments and a keen sense of cultural awareness.

§  Experience ideally gained within commercial procurement in automotive, aerospace, defence, energy storage, power generation, oil and gas or related alternative technology sectors would be highly advantageous.  Candidates with pharmaceutical sector, procurement experience in the context of product innovation would also be considered.

§  Understanding of the nuances of Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Automated Process Technology contracts, intellectual property and knowledge and skill in the development of category specific contracts which secure value for our client and mitigate risk as much as possible.

§  A proven track record in value delivery, improvement activity and best practice development in Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Process Technology procurement.

§  Understanding Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Process Technology markets, suppliers and technologies and how to leverage them for value for our client

§  Building Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Process Technology sub-category and category strategies to describe how value will delivered in the short, medium and long term

§  Negotiating with Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Process Technology 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 mind-set and drive for results.

§  A knowledge of Procurement systems and technologies and the ability to put operational measures in place to ensure contracts deliver brilliantly and in line with project milestones.

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.

To apply without delay, please email your CV, quoting reference LX 498619  to applications@martinveasey.com  Telephone 00 44 (0) 1905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com

SENIOR BUYER–  CAPEX ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & PROJECTS (INTERIM 12-24 MONTH CONTRACT)

C£60-75000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits

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 Senior Buyer for its CAPEX, Engineering, Construction and Projects function on an interim (12-24 month contracts) basis.  

The focus of the role 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 ideally with NEC3 knowledge and experience (although training will be provided).  

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, construction, public sector OJEU 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 experience and knowledge advantageous.
•    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.

To apply without delay, please send your CV to applications@martinveasey.com quoting reference LX 498608  Telephone 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com
 

SENIOR BUYER – FUEL ASSEMBLIES, PRECISION ENGINEERING & PROCESS TECHNOLOGY

“Exciting role for ambitious procurement specialist with experience of supporting £multimillion product design and development projects.”

£Very Competitive (Dependent Upon Experience) + Blue Chip Benefits Package

Location: North West

Our client is a global multinational.  They are seeking an ambitious and creative, strategic Senior Buyer with experience of Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Process Technology for a key innovation project.  Initially this role is offered on an interim 18 months -2 years contract.

Specifically, as Senior Buyer, you will provide commercial procurement support to the project, product design and development teams with a view to taking new product innovation from cradle to grave, ideation and concept development to market launch.   Ideally you must have experience of procurement contract management including intellectual property within the context of product development.

You will be a university degree educated strategic category and procurement management professional with experience of precision engineering equipment including fuel assemblies and systems, precision engineering and automated process technology.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual who can contribute to the development of our client’s procurement capability within this key innovation project.

You will be skilled at working collaboratively cross functionally and internationally and will be able to add significant value and in a regulated environment, whilst still ensuring that the product reaches market within stringent launch deadlines.

The Role:

·         Delivery of new strategic procurement options for the fuel assembly systems, precision engineering and process technology categories in support of the project

·         Category development and delivery, setting out the value drivers for the categories and the roadmap of actions for delivery in support of the project.

·         Commercial interface with all stakeholders within the project both internally and externally ensuring technical and regulatory compliance;

·         Detailed risk analysis of the supply chain and asset base to establish a demand pipeline and to drive value delivery in support of the project.

·         Shaping and management of supplier relationships to ensure value is delivered, risk is mitigated, and regulatory compliance objectives are met.

·         Management and development of robust business partner relationships will be critical to success in the role. You will be expected to leverage experience of procurement strategy and delivery in your field of expertise to build these relationships. The strength of your relationship will enable you 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.

·         Experience of influencing and shaping contracts, supplier relationships and contract management will ensure you deliver the expected business benefits from the spend you are managing.

·         Contribution to the development of the Procurement function’s capability bringing experience of best practice from other industries and employers.

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

§  A university degree and ideally CIPS (or equivalent) qualification

§  Experience of working across global operations or multi-site environments and a keen sense of cultural awareness.

§  Experience ideally gained within commercial procurement in automotive, aerospace, defence, energy storage, power generation, oil and gas or related alternative technology sectors would be highly advantageous.  Candidates with pharmaceutical sector, procurement experience in the context of product innovation would also be considered.

§  Understanding of the nuances of Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Automated Process Technology contracts, intellectual property and knowledge and skill in the development of category specific contracts which secure value for our client and mitigate risk as much as possible.

§  A proven track record in value delivery, improvement activity and best practice development in Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Process Technology procurement.

§  Understanding Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Process Technology markets, suppliers and technologies and how to leverage them for value for our client

§  Building Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Process Technology sub-category and category strategies to describe how value will delivered in the short, medium and long term

§  Negotiating with Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Process Technology 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 mind-set and drive for results.

§  A knowledge of Procurement systems and technologies and the ability to put operational measures in place to ensure contracts deliver brilliantly and in line with project milestones.

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.

To apply without delay, please email your CV, quoting reference LX 498619  to applications@martinveasey.com  Telephone 00 44 (0) 1905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com

SENIOR BUYER – FUEL ASSEMBLIES, PRECISION ENGINEERING & PROCESS TECHNOLOGY

“Exciting role for ambitious procurement specialist with experience of supporting £multimillion product design and development projects.”

£Very Competitive (Dependent Upon Experience) + Blue Chip Benefits Package

Location: North West

Our client is a global multinational.  They are seeking an ambitious and creative, strategic Senior Buyer with experience of Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Process Technology for a key innovation project.  Initially this role is offered on an interim 18 months -2 years contract.

Specifically, as Senior Buyer, you will provide commercial procurement support to the project, product design and development teams with a view to taking new product innovation from cradle to grave, ideation and concept development to market launch.   Ideally you must have experience of procurement contract management including intellectual property within the context of product development.

You will be a university degree educated strategic category and procurement management professional with experience of precision engineering equipment including fuel assemblies and systems, precision engineering and automated process technology.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual who can contribute to the development of our client’s procurement capability within this key innovation project.

You will be skilled at working collaboratively cross functionally and internationally and will be able to add significant value and in a regulated environment, whilst still ensuring that the product reaches market within stringent launch deadlines.

The Role:

·         Delivery of new strategic procurement options for the fuel assembly systems, precision engineering and process technology categories in support of the project

·         Category development and delivery, setting out the value drivers for the categories and the roadmap of actions for delivery in support of the project.

·         Commercial interface with all stakeholders within the project both internally and externally ensuring technical and regulatory compliance;

·         Detailed risk analysis of the supply chain and asset base to establish a demand pipeline and to drive value delivery in support of the project.

·         Shaping and management of supplier relationships to ensure value is delivered, risk is mitigated, and regulatory compliance objectives are met.

·         Management and development of robust business partner relationships will be critical to success in the role. You will be expected to leverage experience of procurement strategy and delivery in your field of expertise to build these relationships. The strength of your relationship will enable you 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.

·         Experience of influencing and shaping contracts, supplier relationships and contract management will ensure you deliver the expected business benefits from the spend you are managing.

·         Contribution to the development of the Procurement function’s capability bringing experience of best practice from other industries and employers.

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

§  A university degree and ideally CIPS (or equivalent) qualification

§  Experience of working across global operations or multi-site environments and a keen sense of cultural awareness.

§  Experience ideally gained within commercial procurement in automotive, aerospace, defence, energy storage, power generation, oil and gas or related alternative technology sectors would be highly advantageous.  Candidates with pharmaceutical sector, procurement experience in the context of product innovation would also be considered.

§  Understanding of the nuances of Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Automated Process Technology contracts, intellectual property and knowledge and skill in the development of category specific contracts which secure value for our client and mitigate risk as much as possible.

§  A proven track record in value delivery, improvement activity and best practice development in Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Process Technology procurement.

§  Understanding Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Process Technology markets, suppliers and technologies and how to leverage them for value for our client

§  Building Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Process Technology sub-category and category strategies to describe how value will delivered in the short, medium and long term

§  Negotiating with Fuel Assembly Systems, Precision Engineering and Process Technology 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 mind-set and drive for results.

§  A knowledge of Procurement systems and technologies and the ability to put operational measures in place to ensure contracts deliver brilliantly and in line with project milestones.

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.

To apply without delay, please email your CV, quoting reference LX 498619  to applications@martinveasey.com  Telephone 00 44 (0) 1905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com

SENIOR BUYER–  CAPEX ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & PROJECTS (INTERIM 12-24 MONTH CONTRACT)

C£60-75000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits

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 Senior Buyer for its CAPEX, Engineering, Construction and Projects function on an interim (12-24 month contracts) basis.  

The focus of the role 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 ideally with NEC3 knowledge and experience (although training will be provided).  

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, construction, public sector OJEU 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 experience and knowledge advantageous.
•    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.

To apply without delay, please send your CV to applications@martinveasey.com quoting reference LX 498608  Telephone 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com
 

BUYER– CAPITAL & DECOMMISSIONING PROJECTS

“Graduate calibre high potential sought for accelerated career development programme as a buyer/project procurement senior buyer within global energy leader.”

C£30-40000 (Dependent on Experience) + Excellent Benefits

Location:  North West

Commutable from Ellesmere Port, Mold, Wrexham, Birkenhead, Wallasey, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Liverpool, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, South Manchester, Wigan, Newton le Willows, Leigh, Heywood, Skelmersdale.

This is an exciting career development opportunity for a degree educated and ambitious procurement professional seeking the next step on the ladder within a global multinational energy environment.  Our client is a multi-site manufacturing/processing and complex matrix organisation.

Our client has an opportunity for a Buyer to join its capital and decommissioning projects procurement management team.  
Specifically, you will provide direct support to the Capital Projects Procurement Management team with the completion of existing contractual requirements as well as providing procurement support to the development of waste management and decommissioning capabilities.  

This role will offer accelerated career development to a self-starter with lots of initiative, drive and ambition, keen to learn and to build the skills and technical procurement capabilities to progress on a fast track to Senior Buyer within the capital projects arena.  Our client will support your CIPS studies as well as offering you lots of other training and development to enhance your career.

An interest in and some previous experience of capital projects procurement, as a Buyer, within civil and general building disciplines of construction would be a good foundation for this role.  Some previous experience of drafting and executing model form contracts, such as NEC3 and the management of term and framework contractors will be very useful.

The Role:
•    Manage the delivery of capital project buying activity for planned spend opportunities within defined contractual spend levels throughout the capital and decommissioning project lifecycles.
•    Ensure products and services are purchased in the most cost- and time-efficient manner, delivering ‘agile’ solutions to implement and ensure purchasing best practices
•    Manage transactional negotiating and buying activities and support wider strategic procurement management including raising purchase orders in line with SAP P2P.
•    Prepare RFQ’s, evaluate, re-tender, renegotiate or extends contracts and suppliers in order to facilitate tactical and strategic sourcing with relevant stakeholders.
•    Use of eProcurement tools to assist in the development of detailed business needs analysis for use by Procurement Managers. 
•    Assist with the commercial management of procurement contracts working in liaison with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors & Cost Engineers throughout capital and decommissioning project lifecycles.
•    Assist in the development and execution of detailed tender documentation for engineering, decommissioning and waste management projects ranging in size and complexity.
•    Assist with the development of supply chain strategies and value delivery plans for allocated categories of spend across the capital and decommissioning projects landscape.
•    Identification of savings targets, baseline agreements and methodologies for reporting purposes.
•    Reporting on forecasts, actuals, annualised and cumulative savings figures.
Assisting with the delivery of actual value savings in line with agreed forecasts and contractual parameters. 
•    Assist with risk analysis of key areas of the supply chain and asset base to establish demand pipeline and drive value delivery targets. 

The Ideal Candidate:
•    University degree educated
•    Part or Fully Qualified MCIPS or willing to study.
•    Experience gained within a multinational, corporate and regulated environment such as utilities, nuclear, energy, power generation, aerospace, construction, pharmaceutical, engineering, capital intensive industry, public sector OJEU environments if combined with private sector procurement experience.
•    At least 18 months procurement experience in a buyer role within CAPEX, Civils, Minor Works, Capital Projects, Engineering, General Building Projects, Construction arena.
•    Some experience of assisting with the preparation and execution of model form contracts, such as NEC3 and the management of term and framework contractors highly advantageous.
•    An understanding of category management principles and a working knowledge of SAP processes and functionality across the procurement process and integration with other functions.
•    Some experience of supplier management including implementation of supplier management programmes with key suppliers would be highly advantageous. 
•    Confidence and capability to influence at all levels of the organisation through strong relationship management.
•    Excellent analytical, research, communication and presentation skills.
•    Excellent team working ability, particularly with suppliers and procurement and category managers.
•    Ability to develop and manage strong relationships both internally and externally (e.g. suppliers).
•    Highly motivated with a drive for results – performance focused.

Our client offers excellent development and the opportunity to make a real difference in a complex and challenging business that really values its people
To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX 498593  to applications@martinveasey.com 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com
 

BUYER– INDIRECT SPEND
“Graduate calibre high potential sought for accelerated career development programme as a buyer/assistant category manager within global energy leader.”

C£30-40000 (Dependent on Experience) + Excellent Benefits

Location:  North West

Commutable from Ellesmere Port, Mold, Wrexham, Birkenhead, Wallasey, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Liverpool, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, South Manchester, Wigan, Newton le Willows, Leigh, Heywood, Skelmersdale.

This is an exciting career development opportunity for a degree educated and ambitious procurement professional seeking the next step on the ladder within a global multinational energy environment.  Our client is a multi-site manufacturing/processing and complex matrix organisation.

Our client has an opportunity for a Buyer for its Indirect Services Category Management team.  Specifically, you will support categories such as Corporate & Professional Services, Site Services, Facilities Management, Engineering, MRO, Operational Support and Consumables with tactical and operational buying activities.    This role will offer accelerated career development to a self-starter with lots of initiative, drive and ambition, keen to learn and progress on a fast track to Senior Buyer and Category Manager.  Our client will support your CIPS studies as well as offering you lots of other training and development to enhance your career.

Operating as part of a large procurement category management team, and working closely with national, European and global divisions and business units you will support a Senior Category Manager to develop and deploy category strategies; negotiating and deal making; undertake external scanning of key market developments to ensure any new opportunities for value delivery are exploited; identify future commercial opportunities and enable the delivery of associated value through contribution to the sourcing process. You will develop strategies for value delivery focusing on supplier savings to agreed reporting methodologies.
You will be a high energy person who enjoys lots of variety when it comes to tactical and transactional buying but also enjoys being highly efficient and process driven when it comes to the administration relating to raising and actioning purchase orders in line with SAP procurement to pay/P2P systems.  

The Role:
    Lead the delivery of tactical buying activity for operational planned spend opportunities within defined operational spend levels.
    Manage transactional buying activities and support wider strategic category management including raising purchase orders in line with SAP P2P.
    Ensures products and services are purchased in the most cost- and time-efficient manner, delivering ‘agile’ solutions to implement and ensure purchasing best practices
    Prepare RFQ’s, evaluate, re-tender, renegotiate or extends contracts and suppliers in order to facilitate tactical and strategic sourcing with relevant stakeholders.
    Engagement with operational teams to review pipeline and track regional and national opportunities.
    Use of eProcurement tools to assist in the development of detailed business needs analysis for use by Senior Category Managers. 
    Assessing external information provision and undertaking studies to develop external supply market analysis to aid with the development of category strategies. Establish supply market tracking to inform risk management and strategy development. 
    Data gathering and analysis to support and inform negotiations and support the development of contract documentation.
    Development of communication materials to support business unit engagement and sourcing strategy implementation. 
    Reporting and compliance monitoring to inform supplier relationship and performance management. 
    Development of materials to support Category Strategy Team Meetings and team meeting management. 
    Management of defined commodities developing short- and medium-term strategies to deliver value.

The Ideal Candidate:
•    Will be university degree educated, part or fully qualified CIPS, with previous multinational strategic commercial procurement, buying and sourcing experience ideally within indirect categories, although experience in direct categories would still be of interest.  
•    Minimum 12-18 months commercial procurement/buying experience.
•    Self-starter, with lots of initiative, drive and ambition to succeed.
•    Confidence and capability to influence at all levels of the organisation through strong relationship management.
•    Excellent analytical, research, communication and presentation skills.
•    Excellent team working ability, particularly with suppliers and sourcing managers.
•    Ability to develop and manage strong relationships both internally and externally (e.g. suppliers).
•    Highly motivated with a drive for results – performance focussed.
•    Strong integrity ensuring procurement operates to high standards and is fully trusted by its internal and external stakeholders.
•    Naturally analytical and inquisitive.
•    Demonstrate attention to detail to derive accurate and insightful recommendations.

Our client offers excellent development and the opportunity to make a real difference in a business that really values its people
To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX 498595  to applications@martinveasey.com 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com
 

GLOBAL INSIGHTS, ANALYTICS & DATA CONTROLLER 
“High profile business insight and intelligence role to drive performance transformation across procurement and category management within SAP environment.”

C£45-50000 + Excellent Benefits

Location:  North West, UK 

Commutable from Ellesmere Port, Mold, Wrexham, Birkenhead, Wallasey, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Liverpool, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, South Manchester, Wigan, Newton le Willows, Leigh, Heywood, Skelmersdale.

Our client is a global player within the specialist energy, electricity and power generation sector.  

Are you a skilled insight and business intelligence professional who can champion innovative data analysis practices to drive performance transformation in our client’s global procurement and supply chain function?  Do you have a passion for identifying new and interesting ways of presenting insights?  Would you like to play a critical role in our client’s journey to becoming a best in class procurement and supply chain function? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for an exceptional, forward thinking candidate to assist our client to become a cutting-edge insight driven procurement department.  This role will be integral to supporting significant transformation across procurement projects and category management whilst reducing costs, increasing efficiencies, identifying and evaluating opportunities, managing risk, adding value and promoting continual improvement by ensuring that the procurement and supply chain function meets the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. 

The Global Insights, Analytics and Data Controller role covers deployment analytics and data management across procurement, category and risk management.  You will ensure fact-based decision making, underpinned with accurate, timely and easily accessible data.  

As Global Insights, Analytics and Data Controller you will work in partnership with senior internal stakeholders, cross functional colleagues, suppliers and external customers to transform the way that information, analysis and insight is provided to the procurement and category management team to enable more effective decision making,  helping to achieve strategic objectives and organisational vision.  Our client champions quality performance data as a vital part of running a high performing organisation and strives for excellence in performance management.

As Global Insights, Analytics and Data Controller you will manage a range of business intelligence activities, including performance reporting, benchmarking, dashboard development aligned to procurement KPIs and analysis.  You will work with global teams across procurement and category management, gathering intelligence to establish metrics, scorecards and dashboards relating to spend analytics, cost benefit, service quality and performance to support continuous improvement and opportunity and value development.

The ideal candidate will be of graduate calibre, ideally university degree educated, highly numerate and analytical.  You will already be working in a similar insights, analysis and data intelligence role and will be seeking your next career move.   

You will demonstrate a proven track record in managing business intelligence and/or performance management activity within a large, complex matrix organisation.  This experience must have been gained within a SAP environment ideally supporting procurement, procurement to pay/P2P and supply chain functions.  You will have a strong grasp of data standards and the techniques required to understand and drive performance.  You will be confident in presenting insights to stakeholders in an engaging and compelling way, bringing performance information to life with scenarios and models and data visualisations.  You will be organised and analytical and adept at working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and systems, SAP being the key one.  Six Sigma structured problem-solving capabilities will be advantageous. 

This role can be located in in the UK in our client’s North West office; the Netherlands or Germany – fluency in English plus Dutch or German would be essential for success if you wish to be based in the Netherlands or Germany.  Remote working due to Covid restrictions is also in operation.  In return our client offers a very competitive salary and benefits package including enhanced holiday entitlement and excellent pension and the opportunity to develop your career within a market leader.

To apply without delay, please email your CV, quoting reference LX 498561 to applications@martinveasey.com  Telephone 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com