BUYER/CATEGORY BUYER- ENERGY (PART TIME 20 hours)

£38-52000 Pro Rata (20 hours per week) Excellent Benefits

Location: Hybrid Working - Client Site in 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 a great part time opportunity for a degree educated and procurement professional 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 pan European procurement management team as Energy Buyer on a part time 20 hours per week basis. Previous experience of the Energy category is not necessary.

This role will offer good 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 to Senior Buyer. Our client will support your CIPS studies, if you are part qualified, as well as offering you lots of other training and development to enhance your career.
An interest in and previous experience of indirect categories such as utilities or energy or facilities or other would be a good foundation for this role. Some previous experience of drafting and executing model form contracts, such as the management of term and framework contractors will be very useful. Our client will provide extensive training.

The Role:
* Manage the delivery of energy buying activity for planned spend opportunities within defined contractual spend levels.
* Ensure energy services/solutions 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.
* Assist in the development and execution of detailed tender documentation.
* Assist with the development of supply chain strategies and value delivery plans for energy categories of.
* 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
* Interested in working 20 hours per week part time.
* Part or Fully Qualified MCIPS or willing to study.
* Experience gained within a multinational, corporate and regulated environment such as utilities, chemical, nuclear, energy, power generation, aerospace, construction, pharmaceutical, engineering, capital intensive industry, public sector
* At least 18 months procurement experience in a Buyer role within Direct or Indirect Spend area, Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing, CAPEX, Capital Projects, Engineering, Facilities Management, General Building Projects, Construction arena.
* Some experience of assisting with the preparation and execution of model form contracts and the management of term and framework contractors highly advantageous but training will be provided.
* 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.

Quantity Surveyor

"Build your quantity surveying career with a market leader in the infrastructure/highways sector."

£Very Competitive + Electric/Hybrid Car + Bonus + Blue Chip Benefits

Yorkshire (Hybrid)

Are you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor with experience in Highways, Infrastructure or Civil Engineering projects, seeking an outstanding opportunity to grow your skills and qualifications within a successful company? Look no further! Our client wants a highly motivated and proficient Junior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team in Yorkshire.

As the Junior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

· Get involved in a diverse range of Highways, Infrastructure and Civil Engineering projects

· Build strong and fruitful relationships with internal stakeholders and client counterparts

· Helping to manage end-to-end project life cycles, from the pre-contract stage to completion, playing a vital role in project success

· Work on NEC3/4 contracts, gaining a deeper understanding of how they work

· Develop your interpersonal, problem-solving, oral and written communication skills to enhance collaboration and deliver projects to the highest standard

· Enhance your numeracy and analytical ability to provide valuable insights and contribute to project success

If you possess the following attributes, we want to hear from you:

· Quantity Surveying experience in Highways, Infrastructure or Civil Engineering Projects.

· NEC3/4 experience and knowledge.

· Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, oral and written communication skills

· Highly numerate and analytical mindset - an expert with MS Excel

· A determined and ambitious attitude, with a keen desire to grow both personally and professionally

The company takes your career seriously and is committed to providing the support you need to achieve your full potential. They'll invest in your future by sponsoring your journey towards a Quantity Surveying degree, helping you develop the skills necessary to excel in the industry.

In return our client offers a very competitive salary package including bonus, electric/hybrid car, rewards gateway and industry leading professional training and development.

So, if you're ready to advance your career with a company that values your growth and development, don't miss this rare opportunity.

Quantity Surveyor - Highways Projects

"Join a dynamic and highly successful team & make an impact on £multi million infrastructure/highways projects."

£Very Competitive + Electric/Hybrid Car + Bonus + Blue Chip Benefits

Yorkshire (Hybrid)

Commutable from Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Huddersfield, Manchester, Wakefield, Halifax, Barnsley, Doncaster, Castleford, Pontefract, York, Wetherby, Harrogate and the surrounding areas.

Are you a highly motivated and ambitious Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record in the Highways, Infrastructure, and Maintenance sectors?

Do you have exceptional skills in cost management, project coordination, and client relationship building? If this sounds like you, we have the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your talents and drive your career forward.

Our established client is a reputable leader in the construction industry with a strong portfolio of projects in the public and private sectors. They want to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Yorkshire. This is an opportunity for you to make a significant impact by delivering cost-effective and sustainable solutions for their prestigious clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing projects from the pre-contract stage to completion, ensuring successful handovers
• Building and maintaining solid relationships with internal and client counterparts
• Preparing and submitting estimates, cost plans, and pricing documents
• Monitoring progress and managing the cost aspects of assigned projects.
• Ensuring high levels of quality, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards
• Participating in regular client meetings and providing expert advice on risks and opportunities

Key Skills & Experience:

• A background in Highways, Infrastructure, or Maintenance Projects is ideal.
• NEC3/4 experience is a must, along with a strong understanding of contractual terms.
• Degree-level education is preferred, but HND or QBE qualifications will also be accepted.
• Expert user of MS Excel (e.g. pivot table and VLOOKUP)
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities, with a meticulous eye for detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work well under pressure.

In return for your hard work and dedication, our client offers a competitive salary package, a vibrant working environment, and excellent opportunities for career progression. So, if you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, apply now and develop your career as a Quantity Surveyor in one of the industry's most respected companies. In return our client offers a very competitive salary package including bonus, electric/hybrid car, rewards gateway and industry leading professional training and development.

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

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