SALES SUPPORT ADMINISTRATORS - COMMERCIAL ASSET FINANCE SECTOR

"Pivotal role for paralegal or legal secretary to apply their superb administrative capabilities within a fast-paced commercial asset finance sales environment."

Salary £26-30000 (Dependent on Experience) Bonus Benefits

Location: East Midlands

Commutable from Northampton, Wellingborough, Newport Pagnell, Moulton, Rothwell, Rushden, Higham Ferrers, Stony Stratford, Cranfield, Brixworth, Rugby, Daventry, Crick, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Kettering, Towcester, Market Harborough, Leicester, Coventry, Corby, Banbury, Brackley,

A great career development opportunity to join a high growth and key player within the commercial finance sector. Our client is experiencing unprecedented growth and has an ambitious strategic plan which includes significant capital investment and expansion of its operations.

You will join a friendly and dynamic sales support team as Sales Support Administrator and will have the opportunity to work with various internal colleagues and stakeholders across sales, credit underwriting, finance, legal, HR & recruitment, providing excellent and efficient administrative and secretarial support.

The environment is fast paced and time sensitive so its an ideal role for someone used to a sales or legal environment where excellent times management and planning, working to strict deadlines and attention to detail are critical to success. You will also be familiar with interrogating software systems to undertake research and checks to support financial loan applications from a range of B2B customers.

This role would suit someone with a good standard of education perhaps to A level, BTEC HNC/HND or degree, currently working in a sales administration, sales support, or legal role such as a paralegal or legal secretary. You will be a self-starter, proactive and solutions driven.

Experience within asset finance or loans, mortgages or conveyancing would be advantageous but not essential. You will be a confident communicator, used to operating as an indispensable part of a very busy team, supporting the sales team and other functions to convert and process sales, proposals and contracts ensuring excellent customer service. You will be very PC literate and very accurate when it comes to preparing documentation. An excellent professional telephone manner will be a prerequisite as you will not only handle inbound enquiries but also outbound calls to external partners such as lenders/banks and suppliers booking appointments and processing documents.

The Role:
You will assist the sales team and provide general administrative support by:

* Handling Invoice requests/liaising with suppliers to raise invoices, assist with onboarding (e.g., KYC/Know Your Customer checks etc) as well as checking invoices for correct formatting.
* You will be typing first draft finance proposals with the Sales Director's client's requirements and sending proposals to lenders.
* You will be handling inbound calls to the sales team, dealing with their personal customers and clients, organising signings and proofing/detail-checking customer finance documentation.
* You will be compiling pay-out packs post-signing to be sent to lenders for processing as well as managing and updating CRM and databases. You will be typing & compiling reports, presentations (PowerPoint) and general correspondence at board level.
* You will be implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems, conducting searches for your own book lending, raising a multitude of varied finance documentation and checking lending/interest rates for client proposals.
* You will be using internal accounting software to raise invoices, liaising with lenders, and maintaining relations. You will be arranging meetings, minute taking, arranging travel, transport, accommodation, events etc.
* You will be collating performance statistics on team member proposal levels as well as assisting with staff one-to-ones and annual reviews. You will be assisting with the search for new account managers/liaising with recruitment agents as well as booking interviews and reviewing CV's.

The Ideal Candidate:
* Educated to minimum A level/BTEC HNC/HND or University Degree
* Current and recent experience in an administrative/secretarial or sales support role
* Experience as a paralegal or legal secretary, asset finance, mortgages or conveyancing administrative support would be advantageous
* Confident and proactive manner
* Excellent time management, planning, problem solving skills
* PC literate - highly proficient in MS Office and used to interrogating other software for research and compiling reports.
* A great reputation for accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
* A team player used to a fast-paced deadline driven commercial/sales environment.

In return our client offers a very competitive salary, an annual bonus and a range of other benefits and social/team events.

PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR - UK
"A strategic procurement role in an iconic, ultra-luxury hospitality business."

£80-90000 (Dependent on Experience) Excellent Benefits

London

Are you at the top of your game?

Having achieved five-star status in their luxury hotels, our client knows what it takes to be the best.

And now, they'd like you to use your five-starred procurement skills to take strategic control of their group procurement function. You'll need to lead a skilled purchasing team covering sourcing, purchasing, projects, and stock control of both FF&E/A (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment/Accessories) and OS & E (Operating Supplies & Equipment). The latter will include food, the finest ingredients, beverages, chinaware, glass, crockery, and silverware. The focus will be on improving EBITDA and optimisation of savings across all categories.

As you can imagine, quality is king in a hotel chain of this calibre. Our client's customers demand the best and pay a premium for the luxury they receive as a guest in one of its luxury hotels, spas, and apartments.

However, there is a strategic opportunity to maximise value and synergies by implementing a robust procurement and purchasing system across all the hotels and residences in the chain in the UK. For example, there are gains to be made by integrating each hotel's purchasing spend into one system with synchronised sourcing and supply contracts. And our client is sure you'll find other areas for improvement once you've conducted your initial strategic review.

In summary, you'll act as a transformational and influential change agent and visionary leader, implementing best practice procurement, purchasing and category management techniques, aligning the purchasing function with the group's strategic objectives. You will be experienced in build strong partnerships, constructively challenging, and influencing executive stakeholders including executive chefs and general management. You will also possess excellent team development, coaching and mentoring skills.

Regarding your background, our client envisages you will have gained considerable experience working in a prestigious environment. As well as in the luxury hospitality/hotel industry, you may have worked in first-class holiday resorts or premium airline brands or other ultra-premium service delivery business. Wherever you've forged your career, you will understand the concept of a prestige brand.

You will be based in London/South East. You will be degree qualified with post graduate qualifications in strategic procurement/purchasing. You will possess outstanding personal presentation and will be a first-class communicator with excellent interpersonal, persuasion, negotiating and influencing skills.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join an iconic brand renowned for luxury. In return for your services, our client offers a premium benefits package befitting a company of its stature and prestige. Relocation assistance will be considered for candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK/EU.

As you can imagine, we have plenty more to discuss about this role, so please submit your details, quoting reference LX 1018312 or call us on 44 (0)1905 381 320.

MANUFACTURING MANAGER

"Transformational change and leadership role for Lean Manufacturing Specialist"

c£55000 + Benefits

North Somerset

Commutable from: Clevedon, Nailsea, Bristol, Glastonbury, Weston super Mare, Burnham on Sea, Bridgwater, Cheddar, Portishead, Yatton, Highbridge, Long Ashton, Keynsham, Bath, Shepton Mallett, Frome, Radstock, Midsomer Norton, Paulton, Peasedown St John

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Manager looking for a new challenge to test your leadership skills?

Maybe you'd like to use your knowledge of change management and lean implementation to make a real difference to a company?

Our client is looking for someone with those skills to lead their manufacturing operation and play a crucial part in evolving their business.

They're a well-established company manufacturing large GRP fabrications globally for use in industrial and commercial settings. Bucking the trend, they thrived during the Covid pandemic and have an extensive R & D and investment programme underway.

So, they have significant plans to evolve the company and are currently in a transitional phase.

This is where you come in.

The company's growth plans rely on having the necessary labour resources on-site, so they have gained visa sponsorship status, allowing them to bring in skilled labour from other countries.

Therefore, you'll need the gravitas of a strong leader and be able to demonstrate your previous experience in managing a diverse, multicultural workforce. In addition, you will need to develop, coach, and mentor shop floor leaders to help you manage the growing team.

You'll be able to use your past experience of lean implementation to its fullest by leading lean improvement projects and applying best practices throughout the manufacturing operations. Your knowledge and skills in collecting and analysing data will be vital to your success in this role. And, to help with that data acquisition, our client is currently implementing a new ERP system which you will lead into the manufacturing part of the business. Six Sigma Green Belt would be highly advantageous but our client will support accreditation if you have the experience.

This role is entirely site-based. So ideal commuting locations include Bristol, Somerset, West Wiltshire. However, our client will consider relocation assistance for the perfect candidate who wants to move to this beautiful part of the UK.

If you feel this is the next role for you, please submit your CV, quoting reference 1044279 or call us on 44 (0)1905 381 320.

HEAD OF TRANSPORT & WAREHOUSING– FOOD SERVICE SECTOR

“Great strategic network development and operational leadership opportunity for Transport & Warehousing Professional from the chilled, multi drop food service sector.”

Salary £50-70000 (DOE) + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits

South London

Commutable from Epsom, Chessington, Banstead, Caterham, Sutton, Croydon, Esher, Leatherhead, Cobham, Guildford, Byfleet, Weybridge, Chertsey, Walton on Thames Woking, Kingston on Thames

Are you a Head of Transport & Warehousing with extensive experience delivering chilled foods with a short shelf-life? 

Would you like a new challenge, leading a logistics department and providing strategic direction? 

Do you relish the opportunity to play a critical role in a business with ambitious growth plans?

Our client is a market leading company in their industry and now needs to appoint a Head of Transport & Warehousing to help them achieve their goals.

For a little background, the company has been trading for decades and has built an enviable reputation in its competitive industry. During the Covid pandemic, they retargeted their customer base to serve large catering businesses that supply to public sector organisations.

They are headquartered in South London and have recently invested in a new warehousing facility in the Midlands. Currently, they operate 60+ vehicles on a 24/7 operation and plan to open more depots nationally in the coming years. As well as their in-house transport, they are also supported by 3PL providers.  

Looking at the current and future business requirements, they feel they need to bring in an experienced professional to oversee their entire transport and warehousing operation.

As the Head of Transport & Warehousing, they want you to take a strategic role in the future direction of the business.  You will take the overall responsibility for the company’s transport and Warehousing operations across the whole of the UK. Our client needs your skills to develop the logistics network strategy, improve their day-to-day operations, ensuring their delivery commitments are fully met whether that be through own fleet or 3PL/4PL partnerships.

Therefore, you must have experience of both primary and secondary chilled multi drop food service, quick service/convenience food retail operations.

In the very near future, the warehousing pick and pack operation will also fall under your control as well, and you will be responsible for leading an experienced Warehouse Manager and warehousing team.

As such, you’ll need a broad skillset covering in-house or 3PL multi drop primary and secondary chilled transport operations. Specifically, you’ll be an excellent people manager with a coaching/mentoring mindset, an effective delegator, and a strategic leader.   You will be financially astute and au fait with the commercials around managing and developing a cost effective and quality chilled transport network and distribution operation.  You will have the gravitas and credibility to operate as part of the senior leadership team whilst also very visible and hands on to get the job done and keep the team motivated and engaged to deliver your vision and transport plan.

You must be CPC qualified with experience of holding an O licence and up to date on transport regulations, fleet compliance and health and safety.  Experience of both a HGV, artic and LGV fleet will be essential.

This role is based in the company’s South London HQ, so your location should allow daily commuting to the site.

In return our client our offers a competitive salary plus bonus and other benefits.
 

Finance Manager (Part-Time 3-4 days)

“Exceptional Part Time Opportunity for Qualified Financial and Management Accountant with accounting and finance experience.”

£50-60000 Base (pro-rata) + Bonus + Benefits – Hybrid Working

Gloucester

Commutable from Cheltenham, Worcester, Gloucester, Malvern, Evesham, Tewkesbury, Ledbury, Cirencester, Stroud, Ross on Wye, Monmouth, Hereford, Stow on the Wold, Bourton on the Water, Swindon

As an experienced finance professional, have you ever wanted to create a finance department from scratch? Do things your way? Make your mark on a business? Use a world-class model to ensure the finance team is an integral part of a business?
Our client is a highly successful LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) with this rare opportunity.

You’ll have already noticed that this role is advertised as a part-time position, and they’re happy to structure it around your preferences. So, if you want to fit around school hours or work 3-4 full days per week, they’re open to discussing that with you.

For a little background, our client is an LLP that provides consultancy services using a project-based model. As such, you will need to show experience of having worked within a commercial, rather than public sector, environment. 

Following a restructure, they have recently outsourced their transactional accounting but wish to appoint an experienced financial accountant with management accounting experience to join their team as Finance Manager. This newly created role will give them greater visibility and transparency of their financial position at both an operational and strategic level.

Coupled with that, they need a Finance Manager to work with the Partners and Commercial Director to translate the financial data into meaningful information for budgeting and forecasting. They use Xero, and a crucial part of your role will be in training/coaching the staff to use the system effectively.

As such, you’ll need a confident personality who is happy to challenge ideas and practices in the company’s best interests.

Alongside those higher-level activities, you will also need to manage the day-to-day transactional work. As an experienced Finance Manager, you will already understand what those entail, and we can cover those details when we speak.

Ideally you will be of graduate calibre and fully qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA, FCCA, or equivalent experience as both a financial accountant and a management accountant.

This finance management experience must have been gained within a blue chip multinational matrix environment.
 

INTERIM WAREHOUSE SHIFT MANAGER (6 MONTHS)

"Time Critical eFulfillment Operations"

£45,000 Pro Rata - Potential Permanent Opportunity

Lancashire/North West

Commutable from Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, West Yorkshire Bury, Rochdale, Bolton, Ramsbottom, Manchester, Failsworth, Salford, Oldham, Blackburn, Preston, Burnley, Wigan., Halifax, Bradford, Warrington, Keighley, Huddersfield

Our client, a wholesale distributor, is at the cutting edge of the renewable and alternative energy sector and has significant and growing market share through its unrivalled product quality and service value proposition. Its customer base includes B2C and B2B. There has never been a better time to join them and to play a key role in the expansion of its warehousing and distribution capacity, initially across the UK and then Europe.

The first stage of this is an overhaul of the facility in North West, followed by an investment in a new facility in the South West. Tentative further plans exist for additional capacity in the UK. Additionally, the business is expanding its operation in Europe, namely Germany.

The North West/Lancashire site is where they need your skills and experience as a Warehousing professional to lead the operational team and identify process improvements and efficiencies in this dynamic, fast moving and high volume warehouse. The Interim Warehouse Shift Manager role is offered on an initial six-month fixed term contract however there is a potential opportunity for a permanent role at Operational Manager level. Our client is looking for someone to start asap.

• You will be used to leading operational change projects facilitating and driving continuous improvement across the shift.
• Your leadership, warehouse shift management and planning skills will ensure that you are able to coach and develop your distribution centre/warehouse shift operations team to deliver results - ensuring all stock is managed and moved efficiently.
• You will be a visible, "walk the floor" manager, setting direction, monitoring, and motivating individuals to exceed objectives whilst ensuring that security, inventory management and safety standards are maintained. The primary objective of this is to ensure accurate order assembly and despatch to customers via carriers in a timely, cost effective and efficient manner.
• We are looking for individuals who can drive continuous improvement in productivity, operating costs, and customer satisfaction.
• You will also possess extensive knowledge of FMCG logistics and warehousing operations, including online/efulfilment, transport and distribution.
• It is essential that you also have some collaborative planning exposure with the ability to work cross functionally across this fast moving efulfilment business.
• So, the key emphasis of this role will be to surpass internal and external customer expectations, people development and leadership and proactive continuous improvement of safety, quality and operational productivity and performance.
• Accuracy of stock holding, excellent cost control and budgetary management will be critical to success so you must already be very familiar with compiling and managing budgets and forecasts.

The Ideal Candidate:

• The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader and people manager with the ability to motivate and drive performance.
• To succeed in this role, you will be of graduate calibre with previous experience of managing a distribution centre/warehouse shift operations team including significant experience of managing first line managers/supervisors/team leaders, within the FMCG warehousing and distribution sector. This could be in house or within a third-party contract logistics company.
• This must include proven people management skills including team development, maximising performance, improving motivation and productivity.
• Proven experience of forecasting and capacity planning in line with budgetary constraints and within a volume environment will be critical to success.

To apply without delay, as this role is offered on an immediate start, please email your CV quoting reference LX 1152532 Telephone 01905 381 320

Managing Director – SME 

“Niche Agri Products Market Leader seeks MD renowned as a Transformation & Growth Specialist, with excellent Sales & Marketing background to lead and further expand & develop its online, direct and distributor sales channels.”

£80-100,000 + Excellent Benefits 

Hampshire (On Site Role)

Do you have what it takes to lead a successful manufacturing company? If you have a proven track record in sales and marketing, combined with previous experience at Managing Director level, transforming and growing SME businesses, our client would be interested in talking to you.

If you’re looking for a company that can offer you stability, success, and a whole lot of opportunity, then you’ve found it. Our client’s manufacturing company is one of the most successful and well-established in the area. Due to retirement, they’re looking for a new Managing Director to help them take things to the next level.

Their production processes are efficient and well-run, so they aren’t looking for someone to come in with extensive operational experience. However, they would prefer you to have previously worked in a light manufacturing or agricultural products/equipment manufacturing environment.

The person they’re looking for must have a solid sales and marketing background, combined with strategic and visionary leadership experience as a MD, as that’s where they feel you can add the most value. They have a unique product solution they supply into a niche and profitable agri products sector and have gained an enviable reputation. However, they know they can sell more, so they want their new MD to be an experienced marketer to lead the sales and marketing functions.  However, this experience must be combined with more recent broader Managing Director or equivalent business P & L leadership track record as you will also be responsible for operations/production through a capable team.  Therefore, this role would not suit someone seeking their first MD position.

Our client sees tremendous opportunities in developing their e-commerce services. But they know they will need some rebranding and website development before being able to target that market.  

As for your background, our client expects you to be university degree educated perhaps with a strong interest or qualification in marketing/CIM and experience growing a family/privately owned business at MD or equivalent Operational Director/Business Director level. From a sales and growth perspective, you’ll have a strong entrepreneurial slant that helps uncover and develop new markets and lead negotiations with distributors to extend market reach.  

As this is a Managing Director role, you will be an analytical and strategic, and a strong visionary leader with the capability to inspire, engage and motivate your team as you reshape and structure the business for optimal growth.  

Ideally, you’ll have worked in the agricultural products/consumables manufacturing sector, but our client is happy to consider candidates from other light manufacturing backgrounds.

You’ll be based at our client’s HQ in Hampshire, so proximity to their site is vital.  This is role is not offered on a hybrid basis.

As you can imagine, there are many other details to discuss, so please indicate your interest by emailing your CV quoting reference LX 1054580
 
 

INTERIM SENIOR BUYERS/CATEGORY SPECIALISTS

"EPC, CAPEX ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & PROJECTS - (INTERIM 12 - 18 MONTHS CONTRACTS)"

£COMPETITIVE RATES (DOE)

Location: Hybrid Working (Client Site North West Based)

Our client is long established and pivotal player within the energy and utilities supply chain and utilises world leading technology at its plant in the North West. As a result of continued growth and major projects our client is looking for Senior Buyers/Category Specialists for its CAPEX, EPC/Engineering, Construction and Projects function on an interim (12-month - 18 month contract) basis.

The focus of the roles will be the leadership of cross functional teams on major sourcing projects, developing and executing sourcing strategies; the tender and negotiation process; supplier selection, drafting, award, and execution of contracts; commercial management of suppliers post contract management of capital investments and infrastructure projects and the delivery of strategic change and operational efficiency. Our client is seeking graduate calibre, MCIPS qualified EPC Construction and Engineering Projects specialists experienced with £multimillion projects and associated CAPEX Spend.

The Role:

• To support the EPC Project Procurement Manager/ Engineering, Construction and Projects Team in the execution of both local and global strategies.
• To work with relevant customers/stakeholders and procurement colleagues in the development and execution of customer aligned and fully integrated category plan(s) for Engineering, Construction and Projects, and taking the commercial lead in the sourcing, selection and management of suppliers for all associated projects.
• As a member of a global procurement and category team actively contribute to the development and execution of the category plan and associated projects in order to drive maximum value from the supply chain and the dissemination of best practice.
• To actively contribute to the development of the Category Plan such that the Team is clear on the vision, strategy and implementation process.
• To develop, evaluate and manage internal and external supplier relationships such that they support the optimisation of our client's position.
• To manage significant and complex supplier contracts in line with corporate policies and procedures to drive both value and compliance for the Company
• To develop partnerships with customer groups and business leaders in order to gain their support and co-operation in the delivery of sourcing projects and the category plan.
• To work with key customers to ensure an effective view of business strategy, portfolio of projects and priorities such that realistic expectations are formed on all sides.
• To develop partnerships with customer groups and business leaders in order to gain their support and co-operation in the delivery of sourcing projects and the category plan.
• To work with key customers to ensure an effective view of business strategy, portfolio of projects and priorities such that realistic expectations are formed on all sides.
• Support the Procurement Manager in the development of self and peers in becoming a professional customer facing value adding function and exploiting the collective knowledge of the Procurement function.

The Ideal Candidate:

• University degree educated (or with evidence of recent CPD) plus MCIPS essential.
• Experience gained within a multinational, corporate and regulated environment such as utilities, aerospace, pharmaceutical, electronics, engineering, capital intensive industry, chemicals, construction, environments etc.
• At least four years' procurement experience including minimum two years in a category manager or senior buyer role within the £multi million multi year, large scale CAPEX, Engineering, Construction Projects category area.
• EPC engineering and construction contract framework experience and knowledge essential.
• An understanding of category management principles and a working knowledge of SAP processes and functionality across the procurement process and integration with other functions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, persuasion and influencing including business case development and presentation experience.
• Excellent track record of supplier management and development including implementation of supplier management programmes with key suppliers.
• Experience of advising and leading on bid evaluation approach in support of supplier selection.
• Experience of development and execution of project procurement strategies within the context of construction and engineering projects.
• Able to drive a lean sourcing culture, driving efficiencies and improvements by challenging current practice and actively participating with regulatory bodies to support innovative procurement.

To apply without delay, please send your CV quoting reference LX 1087063 Telephone 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com

INTERIM BUYER/CATEGORY BUYER- EPC ENGINEERING/CAPITAL PROJECTS (12-18 MONTHS)

£Very Competitive Rates

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 an exciting 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 an Interim Buyer to join its EPC Engineering & Construction capital projects procurement management team, for 12-18 months with strong possibility to become permanent.

Specifically, you will provide direct support to the pan European Capital Projects Procurement Management team with the completion of existing contractual requirements as well as providing procurement support to the EPC capital projects procurement 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 permanent or interim Senior Buyer roles within the capital projects arena. Our client may also be able to 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 the management of term and framework contractors will be very useful. Our client will provide extensive training.

The Role:

• Manage the delivery of capital project buying activity for planned spend opportunities within defined contractual spend levels throughout the capital 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 project lifecycles.
• Assist in the development and execution of detailed tender documentation for engineering, 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, chemical, 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 Direct or Indirect Spend area, Manufacturing, CAPEX, Civils, Minor Works, 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

To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX 1087060 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com

SENIOR BUYERS/CATEGORY SPECIALISTS

"EPC, CAPEX ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & PROJECTS"

£Very Competitive +  Bonus + Excellent Blue Chip Benefits

Location: Hybrid Working (Client Site North West Based)

Our client is long established and pivotal player within the energy and utilities supply chain and utilises world leading technology at its plant in the North West. As a result of continued growth and major projects our client is looking for Senior Buyers/Category Specialists for its CAPEX, EPC/Engineering, Construction and Projects function.

The focus of the roles will be the leadership of cross functional teams on major sourcing projects, developing and executing sourcing strategies; the tender and negotiation process; supplier selection, drafting, award, and execution of contracts; commercial management of suppliers post contract management of capital investments and infrastructure projects and the delivery of strategic change and operational efficiency. Our client is seeking graduate calibre, MCIPS qualified EPC Construction and Engineering Projects specialists experienced with £multimillion projects and associated CAPEX Spend.

The Role:

• To support the EPC Project Procurement Manager/ Engineering, Construction and Projects Team in the execution of both local and global strategies.
• To work with relevant customers/stakeholders and procurement colleagues in the development and execution of customer aligned and fully integrated category plan(s) for Engineering, Construction and Projects, and taking the commercial lead in the sourcing, selection and management of suppliers for all associated projects.
• As a member of a global procurement and category team actively contribute to the development and execution of the category plan and associated projects in order to drive maximum value from the supply chain and the dissemination of best practice.
• To actively contribute to the development of the Category Plan such that the Team is clear on the vision, strategy and implementation process.
• To develop, evaluate and manage internal and external supplier relationships such that they support the optimisation of our client's position.
• To manage significant and complex supplier contracts in line with corporate policies and procedures to drive both value and compliance for the Company
• To develop partnerships with customer groups and business leaders in order to gain their support and co-operation in the delivery of sourcing projects and the category plan.
• To work with key customers to ensure an effective view of business strategy, portfolio of projects and priorities such that realistic expectations are formed on all sides.
• To develop partnerships with customer groups and business leaders in order to gain their support and co-operation in the delivery of sourcing projects and the category plan.
• To work with key customers to ensure an effective view of business strategy, portfolio of projects and priorities such that realistic expectations are formed on all sides.
• Support the Procurement Manager in the development of self and peers in becoming a professional customer facing value adding function and exploiting the collective knowledge of the Procurement function.

The Ideal Candidate:

• University degree educated (or with evidence of recent CPD) plus MCIPS essential.
• Experience gained within a multinational, corporate and regulated environment such as utilities, aerospace, pharmaceutical, electronics, engineering, capital intensive industry, chemicals, construction, environments etc.
• At least four years' procurement experience including minimum two years in a category manager or senior buyer role within the £multi million multi year, large scale CAPEX, Engineering, Construction Projects category area.
• EPC engineering and construction contract framework experience and knowledge essential.
• An understanding of category management principles and a working knowledge of SAP processes and functionality across the procurement process and integration with other functions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, persuasion and influencing including business case development and presentation experience.
• Excellent track record of supplier management and development including implementation of supplier management programmes with key suppliers.
• Experience of advising and leading on bid evaluation approach in support of supplier selection.
• Experience of development and execution of project procurement strategies within the context of construction and engineering projects.
• Able to drive a lean sourcing culture, driving efficiencies and improvements by challenging current practice and actively participating with regulatory bodies to support innovative procurement.

To apply without delay, please send your CV quoting reference LX 1076741 Telephone 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com

BUYER/CATEGORY BUYER- EPC ENGINEERING/CAPITAL PROJECTS

"Graduate calibre high potential sought for accelerated career development programme as an engineering buyer/project procurement senior buyer within global energy leader."

£Very Competitive (Dependent on Experience) 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 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 EPC Engineering & Construction capital projects procurement management team.

Specifically, you will provide direct support to the pan European Capital Projects Procurement Management team with the completion of existing contractual requirements as well as providing procurement support to the EPC capital projects procurement 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 the management of term and framework contractors will be very useful. Our client will provide extensive training.

The Role:

• Manage the delivery of capital project buying activity for planned spend opportunities within defined contractual spend levels throughout the capital 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 project lifecycles.
• Assist in the development and execution of detailed tender documentation for engineering, 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, chemical, 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 Direct or Indirect Spend area, Manufacturing, CAPEX, Civils, Minor Works, 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.

RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

£Competitive base salary + excellent bonus/commission scheme & benefits scheme

Location: Pershore, Worcestershire

THE COMPANY

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions is a leading independent executive search consultancy with experience recruiting across a diverse range of industries and service sectors. The client portfolio spans both the UK and international market places. Specialising in middle and senior management appointments we are able to source high quality candidates from the UK as well as all over the world, in a variety of disciplines, from key management roles to board level directors.

We utilise leading edge recruitment technology and marketing tools and work with a large blue chip multinational client base offering a full range of talent, recruitment, and assessment services.

THE ROLE

The role of Recruitment Consultant will be a good combination of new business development, account management and both consultative and transactional recruitment. You will be working as part of a very successful and established team that enjoys a strong reputation in the marketplace. You will be involved in the whole recruitment lifecycle from developing client relationships, attending client visits, new business development, advertising, interviewing and managing your candidates through a client’s selection process to the point where you place the candidate in a suitable role. You will have access to state of the art recruitment software and a candidate and client database that is proactively and regularly updated by our recruitment support team. 

You will be responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing and consulting with candidates on their career aspirations as well as forging strong relationships with clients and companies to understand their requirements and corporate culture to ensure that you source the very best candidates for them. You will develop and expand your market sector and identify new business opportunities. You will also be expected to work as part of a team and develop excellent working relationships both internally and externally.

THE PERSON

• A university graduate with lots of drive, ambition, and commitment.
• Experienced in recruiting managerial and executive level candidates.
• Experienced technical and competency/behavioural interviewer.
• CIPD level 3 or 5 would be highly advantageous but not a prerequisite.
• Psychometric test or coaching qualifications would be advantageous but not a prerequisite.
• Articulate with the ability to build rapport and relationships with senior stakeholders and decision makers within the corporate marketplace.
• A consultative, solutions focused approach.
• Excellent customer service/key account relationship management experience.
• A hardworking and committed individual who is looking to contribute and progress within a growing company whilst maintaining their work, family life balance.
• Ideally you will have previous recruitment experience gained either as an in-house recruiter, or as HR/Talent Acquisition/Resourcing Manager or with a recruitment/executive search and selection consultancy. 
• You will be a high achieving and articulate candidate who is able to present to the highest levels within business. Having excellent organisational skills, you will be able to work on multiple projects at any one time, ensuring that all are delivered on time and to a successful conclusion.

In return we offer a relaxed but challenging, team orientated, highly focused environment within a growing business.  As well as a competitive salary we offer bonus/commission and a range of other benefits.

These roles are offered on a full or part time or job share basis with some opportunity to occasionally work from home.  This may involve occasional evening calls to candidates/clients.  The role will predominantly be based from our offices near Pershore subject to covid restrictions/precautions.