Total 7 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in m50 1au

Your new company
A £multi-billion company operating in the healthcare industry is seeking short-term procurement support within the FM Procurement team. The organisation is based in Manchester but they operate on a hybrid working pattern, with just 1-2 days per week required in their modern office space.

Your new role
The FM Procurement Manager will be responsible for supporting the tendering activity within the facilities management space, predominantly on the hard FM side of things. You will also support the Head of FM Procurement with developing sourcing initiatives relating to FM spend. You will work closely with the property and estates teams to establish their spend requirements, and you will strive to deliver optimal value for money for the organisation. Most of the procurement activity will be done through the use of established frameworks, so you will need to be familiar with purchasing from frameworks.

This role is anticipated to last 3-4 months, though timescales may vary depending on business need.

What you'll need to succeed

• An extensive background in FM procurement, ideally gained within the private sector
• Strong commercial acumen
• A confident negotiator with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Stakeholder management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ideally, you will be CIPS qualified
• Available to commit to a minimum of a 3 months contract

What you'll get in return

• A competitive daily rate of up to £500 per day, depending on experience level
• A 3 month contract opportunity with a highly successful and well-known business
• Flexible and hybrid working pattern, with only 1-2 days required in the office

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company
Working for one of the largest and most successful distribution companies of its kind in the UK, this business is a globally renowned wholesaler with an excellent reputation, and they are on the lookout for an indirect procurement specialist to join them and help deliver cost savings and drive value for money within their indirect spend. Based in Salford, they are easily accessible by car or by public transport due to great surrounding transport links.

Your new role
The Indirect Procurement Manager / Senior Buyer will be responsible for the indirect spend within the company, ranging from anything from utilities contracts, to technology spend, right through to stationery and teabags! The role is a new position within the company structure, so there will be lots of opportunities for you to identify 'quick wins' for immediate cost savings and help to deliver better value for money. The business sources from all over the world currently and they are in the process of formalising and centralising company expenditure, so it's a crucial time to be joining the company. This business has sites and distribution centres all around the UK, so you will be liaising with stakeholders around the country to ensure a smooth and efficient process, but one which is streamlined and cost-effective. The Procurement Manager will need to effectively manage and liaise with a variety of stakeholders, both internally and externally, which will involve strategic negotiations, so you will need to be a confident communicator with good influencing skills.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a similar role such as a Senior Buyer, Procurement Manager, Category Manager etc
• Previous track record of delivering cost savings within indirect spend in the private sector
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

What you'll get in return

• A competitive starting salary between £50-55K depending on experience, to be reviewed after initial 6 month period
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working policy (2 days per week working from home)
• Free on-site parking in Salford
• AMAZING company culture (which is why there is such low staff turnover)
• Ongoing development and career progression opportunities

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a background in NHS or Public Sector? Do you enjoy the challenge of developing strategic sourcing programmes & strategies? NHS Shared Business Services are seeking a procurement category professional to join a growing team as a Principal Category Manager. Youll lead a team with the delivery of solutions across our client base as well as running several projects within the key markets. With your track record, skills and determination, youll deliver a highly professional and adaptable client service approach. Well promise you an exciting experience, making a difference to everyone touched by the healthcare system. We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities. This position is predominantly home based, but there is an expectation to attend meetings at our Salford office once/ twice per month. What you'll be doing: Working within the Business Services category for the NHS to create innovative solutions delivering value for money Leading multiple strategic programmes and developing relationship management regimes with NHS and public sector suppliers, ensuring maximum return on investment on commercial spend across the whole of the public sector Using your expertise and commercial acumen to develop key category strategies for supplier and contract management Taking the lead on a high value project portfolio, along with the associated creation and development of tender documentation Pursuing procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets Lead and develop a team of Category Managers and Buyers Supporting the Senior Category Managers with the management of key areas of improvement such as review of purchasing procedures, legal updates & benchmarking Analyse data and identify areas of cost savings and operational improvements to inform procurement plans What youll bring: Experience or knowledge of working with the NHS and/or Public Sector Knowledge of UK Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2015) Experience or knowledge of working within a Business Services category CIPS Level 4 or above IT literate (experienced user of tools such as: Ariba/Jaggaer/Bravo/Atamis/Coupa) Advanced It would be great if you had: Experience and/or knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions Knowledge of Healthcare/ Public Sector Categories If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what were looking for, please do apply, wed love to hear from you! Employment Type:Full-time, Permanent Location:Anywhere UK (travel to the NW Hub (Salford) and to client and supplier sites monthly) Security Clearance Level:Enhanced DBS Internal Recruiter:Amy Salary:Up to £50,000 per annum (depending upon experience and development needs) Benefits:£5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support many ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if youre interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence. We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level. Would you like to join us on our journey?We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered withVercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.

Are you an experienced procurement professional who would like to join our established Digital & IT category team as a Principal Category Manager? You will lead a small team and take ownership for the delivery of at least one of our Digital & IT category frameworks. Developing specific strategic sourcing programs/ strategies across our client base and being responsible for the delivery of several key projects. We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities. This position is predominantly home based, but there is an expectation to attend meetings at our Salford office once/ twice per month. What you'll be doing: Work closely within the Digital and IT Category to ensure effective management and delivery of portfolio framework agreements Review and negotiate draft contracts for the category area Lead and develop a small team of Category Managers and Buyers Pursuing procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets Analyse data and identify areas of cost savings and operational improvements to advise procurement plans Supporting the Senior Category Manager with the management of key areas of improvement such as review of purchasing procedures, benchmarking, and day-to-day customer and supplier interactions What youll bring: Experience of working within IT markets (or sub-categories) and knowledge of their supply chains Public Sector procurement experience Knowledge of UK Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2015), and ideally experience in operating in compliance with these Familiarity with contract Terms and Conditions, and ideally experience in drafting and negotiating these Project management experience Experience of managing small teams CIPS Level 5 or working towards It would be great if you had: Project Management qualification PRINCE 2 or APM Experience and/or knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions Experience and/or knowledge or working within the NHS If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what were looking for, please do apply, wed love to hear from you! Employment Type:Full-time Permanent Location:Salford Security Clearance Level:Enhanced DBS Internal Recruiter:Amy Salary:Up to £50,000 Benefits:£5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if youre interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence. We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level. Would you like to join us on our journey? We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered withVercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.

Can you see yourself joining a growing procurement team as Category Manager, supporting several upcoming exciting projects? We are currently seeking a Category Manager to join our healthcare team! Our corporate Procurement services encompass framework agreements, consultancy, and a complete procurement function all delivered by skilled teams through efficient and effective technology platforms. Youll lead a delegated category portfolio to implement strategic sourcing and strong partner management, lower costs to deliver savings targets, and strengthen existing relationships with key suppliers. Youll enjoy a challenge developing specific strategic sourcing programmes/ strategies across our client base and will be responsible for the delivery of a number of projects within key markets. This position is predominantly home based, with onsite meetings being held once per month. However, there could be additional travel to supplier and client sites when required. What you will be doing: Providing a procurement support function for clients and handling tender activity appropriate to category through to contract award Taking an active role in developing the annual work plan and implementing policy, contributing to short and long-term category strategies Reviewing, negotiating, re-negotiating and drafting contracts for cost optimisation and savings targets Taking the lead across a complex high value project portfolio, building knowledge and expertise Developing and improving key supplier relationships and explore new business opportunities Working with clients to develop constructive relationships with operational contract managers, providing support to make sure effective delivery of outcomes Providing regular reports including performance against KPIs and SLAs What youll bring: CIPS level 3 qualified (or working towards.) Knowledge of PCR 2015, EU/UK regulations and company policies Experience of working in procurement, commissioning, bid writing or contract management team within the NHS/ Healthcare Sector/ Public Sector Knowledge and skill in procurement process, (scoping, briefing, tendering, selection, contract negotiation, including service level agreements, and management of supplier) Implement change and improvements and supports and enables staff to deliver, improve expertise and build procurement capability Market and product knowledge in some commodities It would be great if you had: Working experience gained within the health sector and understanding of health contracts Knowledge of EU/UK Procurement Policies, Procedures and Processes Knowledge of Procurement ERP systems, eSourcing tools and MS Office If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what were looking for, please do apply, wed love to hear from you! Employment Type:Full-time Permanent Location:Anywhere (UK) Security Clearance Level:DBS Internal Recruiter:Amy Salary:Up to £40,000 per annum Benefits:25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support many ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if youre interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company? NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence. We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level. Do you want to part of our journey?We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered withVercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.

Do you have a background within procurement or as a buyer? Can you see yourself joining a growing team as Category Manager, supporting upcoming and exciting projects? NHS Shared Business Services are seeking an expert procurement professional to join their Business Services team. If you have experience in category management for legal services, vehicle management, consultancy services, health and well-being, records management, interpretation services then this role will offer you at a national level an opportunity to support in crafting the market place for our clients. You will lead a delegated category portfolio to implement strategic sourcing and strong collaborator management, lower costs to deliver savings, and strengthen existing relationships with key suppliers. Youll enjoy a challenge developing specific strategic sourcing programmes/strategies across our client base and will be responsible for the delivery of a number of projects within key markets. With your track record, skills and determination, youll deliver a highly professional and adaptable client service approach and act as the main point of contact. This is an exciting experience giving you the opportunity to grow and make a difference to everyone touched by the healthcare system. This is a hybrid working role with the requirement to attend monthly meet ups in Salford. What you will be doing: Leading on the development of the annual work plan and implementing policy, contributing to short and long-term category strategies. Identifying new areas for contracting and work with partners. Delivering and taking the lead on high value portfolio of projects as agreed with client partners, meeting expectations and timelines, building knowledge and expertise to become a subject matter expert. Improving contract compliance and undertakes procurement activities in accordance with EU legislation/commercial/contract law/Standing Financial Instructions plus environmental and sustainability requirements. Supervising procurement performance across the relevant economies for the category area. Reviewing, negotiating, re-negotiating and drafting contracts for cost optimisation and deliver savings targets. What you will bring: Previous category management experience. Significant experience in supplier and partner management. Established negotiation and influencing skills. It would be great if you had: Experience and/or knowledge of working with the NHS, other public sector or operating in a regulated environment. Knowledge of Business Services / In-direct spend. Knowledge of UK Public Contract regulations. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what were looking for, please do apply, wed love to hear from you! Employment Type:Full time, Permanent Location:Anywhere (UK) Security Clearance Level:DBS Internal Recruiter:Kayleigh Salary:up to £40,000 per annum Benefits:25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if youre interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company? NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence. We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level. Would you like to join us on our journey?

Are you a passionate and experienced Senior Business Services Category Professional looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive on delighting customers with a service that is sensitive, adaptable, flexible, balanced and efficient? NHS Shared Business Service are seeking a Senior Procurement Category Manager to join their Business Services category management team. With accelerated growth across the NHS and Public Sector delivering transformational change, this is an exciting time to lead a growing category team. You will be working in a regulated environment and passionate about creating, delivering and handling complex framework agreements; designed to satisfy current client demands and meet future needs. Youll also help develop key strategic plans to generate solid growth pipelines across your portfolio. A confident communicator, you will build and manage internal and external stakeholders and develop strong supplier relationships. Working with some of the most recognised global brands, youll also seek out new entrants to deliver market-leading, award-worthy procurement solutions. This is a hybrid working role with the requirement to attend the Salford office for monthly meet ups. If you are looking for real career satisfaction making a difference in an evolving NHS landscape, we want to hear from you! What you will be doing: Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of buying staff of different levels Creating, developing and managing a category portfolio of compliant solutions or framework agreements Developing and implementing short and long-term category strategies Driving uptake of portfolio across the landscape, working alongside key support teams including: innovation, implementation, marketing and consultancy Managing a portfolio of projects, working closely with key stakeholders to influence procurement choice and drives savings and efficiencies and improve quality Offering procurement support to the customer Service Directorates, Heads of Procurement and Key Leaders on a national footprint Working with the supplier base ensuring that all aspects are covered within the category from a product, service and stakeholder basis What you will bring: CIPS Level 5 or 6 qualified or alternative comparable qualification Commitment to continuing professional development / personal development Experience Public sector procurement and compliantly working with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, including relevant policy and guidance Relevant knowledge of the category and market Management of teams and resource It would be great if you had: Experience and knowledge of working with the NHS Understanding and experience of e-sourcing and e-procurement solutions If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what were looking for, please do apply, wed love to hear from you! Employment Type:Full Time, Permanent Location:Anywhere (UK) Security Clearance Level:DBS Internal Recruiter:Amy Salary:up to £60,000 per annum depending upon experience and development needs Benefits:£5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, health cash plan, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support many ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if youre interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence. We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level. Would you like to join us on our journey? We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered withVercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.