Head of Procurement

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

£65-80000 Car/Allowance Excellent Benefits Package

Cambridgeshire (Hybrid/Remote with National Remit).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Managing Director/CEO

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

£150-200,000 + Equity

South East (Site Based)

Commutable from North London, Thames Valley, Northern Home Counties

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senior Brand Manager - FMCG

C£60-65000 Bonus Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits

London/Hybrid

Are you an experienced Senior Brand Manager with expertise in e-commerce and digital marketing?

Our client, a premium pet food manufacturer supplying to major retail and also specialist veterinary practises, is looking for a dynamic Senior Brand Manager to develop and expand their Direct-to-Consumer business segment.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Brand Manager with significant e-commerce experience to join an established brand and make a real impact on the company's growth. You will be ably supported by an experienced Brand Manager.

In this new role, you will develop and implement strategic marketing plans to drive sales through e-commerce channels. You will work closely with key stakeholders to develop and execute campaigns across various channels, such as paid social. You will also manage the brand's online presence, including its website, social media accounts, and digital content.

To be successful in this role, you must be a degree-qualified digital marketing expert with extensive experience in brand marketing and management with a specific focus on e-commerce targeting the direct-to-consumer/B2C market. You will have a proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing campaigns that have driven measurable results. You should have excellent analytical skills and be able to use data to drive decision-making.

Your CV to date will be characterised by extensive brand marketing expertise gained within blue chip multinational consumer brands however you may now have moved to a hyper growth, smaller specialist, direct to consumer FMCG brand.

In return for your hard work and dedication, our client is offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a fantastic team of people passionate about pets and their welfare.

You will also be able to work hybrid (2 days in the office and 3 days from home) and our client's site in SE London and easily accessible via public transport.

We would love to hear from you if you are looking for a new and exciting challenge and have the skills and experience our client is looking for.

Email your CV, quoting reference LX 1437366 to or call us on 01905 381 320.

Senior Technical Buyer

"Your Chance to Overhaul and Improve Our Client's Machined Components Supply Chain"

C£45000 Benefits including Relocation Assistance

Dorset - Relocation Assistance Available

Are you an experienced technical buyer with a drive for continuous improvement and a background in engineering? Do you have the skills and experience to navigate the challenges of purchasing machined components for highly regulated industries? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to make a tangible difference in our client's success.

The company operates in the oil and gas sector, supplying customers worldwide. They are currently looking for a highly motivated Senior Technical Buyer to join the growing team. This is a brand-new role, and as such, you will have the unique opportunity to shape their purchasing processes and develop a supply chain to help them achieve new levels of efficiency. Their order book is bulging, and they must expand their supplier base to cope with future demand.

Key responsibilities include:

* Creating a robust RFQ system to avoid unexpected costs arising.

* Order placement ensuring all items align with specifications, quality standards, delivery requirements, and costs.

* Conducting supplier audits to provide the highest level of compliance.

* Identifying and developing new suppliers based on capability, quality, lead time, and price.

* Engaging in technical discussions with suppliers, covering various aspects such as materials, processes, dimensions, tolerances, finishes, and more.

* Evaluating supplier performance based on on-time delivery, quality, price, and other key metrics, while publishing insightful KPI data.

* Investigating NCR issues with the quality team to determine root causes and implementing corrective actions.

* Potential to investigate low-cost country sourcing and develop an international supply chain.

About You

The ideal candidates for this role will be able to demonstrate:

* A strong engineering background, ideally in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.

* Proven experience purchasing machined components for highly regulated industries, such as oil and gas, aerospace, or automotive.

* A solid understanding of quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

* Excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with engineers and suppliers, seamlessly blending technical expertise with commercial acumen.

* A proven track record of achieving cost savings, efficiency improvements, and supplier performance enhancements.

* Experience in international supplier management and global sourcing strategies.

What's in It for You?

* A competitive salary and benefits package.

* Relocation assistance to the beautiful county of Dorset.

* The chance to grow and progress within a forward-thinking organisation.

* The opportunity to make a real difference in shaping the future of their supply chain operations.

* The satisfaction of contributing to the success of a company that values innovation and excellence.

* A collaborative and supportive company culture that inspires teamwork and promotes continuous development.

If you're excited about the prospect of joining their team and taking on the challenge of the Senior Technical Buyer role, don't hesitate - apply today!

SENIOR BOILER TECHNICIAN

£41,500 Overtime Bonus Benefits including Flexitime

Stanford le Hope, Essex

Commutable from Stanford le Hope, Romford, Basildon, Chigwell, Grays, Northfleet, Gravesend, Dartford, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Rayleigh, South Benfleet, Barking, Dagenham, Greenwich, Waltham Forrest, Hackney, Tilbury, Southend on Sea, Billericay, Harlow, Cheshunt, Waltham Abbey, Potters Bar, Havering, Hornchurch, Epping, Rochester, Gillingham, Chatham, Bromley, Chislehurst, Maidstone.

Our client is a UK market leading manufacturer.

They are seeking a BOAS trained Senior Boiler Technician for its flagship manufacturing site in Stanford le Hope.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Boiler Technician will be responsible for providing mechanical planned and preventive maintenance, as well as reactive maintenance on all plant, systems and services. You will also be responsible for monitoring and fault diagnostics of computer-controlled building management systems.

• Repairing and installing Boilers and Pressurised Vessels systems.
• Supporting a 24/7 operation to provide adequate steam volume and quality to enable operations to meet their production plan.
• Attending emergencies e.g., leaks
• Working as a team with other engineers.
• Maintaining a tidy working environment
• Regular management of third-party contractors (E.g. Boiler & Burner Control companies, Weld repair companies, Insurance inspection and Non Destructive Testing)

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Senior Boiler Technician will be able to demonstrate previous experience working as a Senior Boiler Technician or similar ideally gained within a Manufacturing or Heavy Industry environment. As well as possess good communication skills and have a real desire in developing engineering and operational skills.

• Time served in a recognised apprenticeship.
• Advance understanding of steam fundamentals essential for management of Autoclave performance (Steam cooking) (not essential, for the right candidate we will provide training and development opportunities)
• ONC or above with relevant experience.
• Boiler, Pressurised Vessels, and Facilities Experience.
• BOAS trained.
• Experience in creating, planning, and undertaking PPM activities.
• Understanding of compliance with regards to Boilers and Pressurised Vessels.

To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting LX 1292236 to Telephone 01905 381 320

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 1183145 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

Business Development Manager - Cargo/Freight

c£Very Competitive + Bonus + Blue Chip Benefits

Kent (Hybrid Role)

Commutable from Dover, Folkestone, Maidstone, Ashford, Hythe, New Romney, Deal, Ramsgate, Sandwich, Canterbury, Margate, Broadstairs, Whitstable, Faversham, Sittingbourne

You may be wondering why an organisation like a port needs a Business Development Manager.

And, on the face of it, it's a fair question. After all, they're a major British port. People have already heard of them and know what they do.

Or, at least, they think they know what they do. But you'd be amazed what they don't know.

Recently, our client undertook the most extensive programme of investment in contemporary times. This programme will see the operational land base capacity expand by 20%, deliver new refrigerated cargo infrastructure, provide a new 250-berth marina and create opportunity for further property development.

As such, there are massive opportunities for growth, and that's where you come in.

Clearly, cargo plays a massive part in the company's activities, and this will be your initial focus. The Port already has an extensive customer base for you to engage with and strengthen relationships. But they want to extend their customer portfolio to increase business with ferries, perishables, and construction sectors.

Coupled with this will be creating new relationships with logistics providers, hauliers, supply chain, and agency businesses within London, the South East and further afield through various activities to proactively seek and introduce new business to the Port.

During all your activities, there will be a constant undercurrent of actively promoting the Port through trade events in the UK and worldwide to increase awareness of its capabilities.

As for your background, you'll be a highly competent Business Development Expert with significant experience in the cargo industry in a port, haulage, logistics, supply chain or related sectors.

You will need an excellent understanding of the freight and logistics industries. In particular, the construction, unitised or ferry freight sector, Agri bulks or general cargo handling operations. Plus, you'll already have established relationships across the industry, particularly with customers, agents, and the cargo supply chain.

You'll also have solid marketing experience and be proficient in developing and implementing proposals in a highly commercial environment.

So, if you'd like to take on this fascinating challenge, please indicate your interest by emailing your CV, quoting reference LX 1232217

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 1183145 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.

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 Manager 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