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Procurement & Commercial Manager £500 - £600 per day (via Umbrella) 6 months contract Full time Glasgow / Perth / Flexible working Join a leading energy supplier committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions. Our client prides themselves on innovation, reliability, and environmental responsibility. As they expand operations, they're seeking a dynamic Procurement & Commercial Manager to join the team and drive excellence in procurement strategies and commercial operations. Position Overview: As the Procurement & Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in optimising procurement processes and maximising commercial opportunities within the energy sector. You will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to develop and execute commercial strategies that drive business growth and profitability. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends. Identify and onboard strategic suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance. Analyse market dynamics, including pricing trends, supply chain risks, and regulatory changes, to inform procurement decisions. Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and optimise supply chain efficiency. Lead contract negotiations and vendor management activities to achieve cost savings and mitigate risks. Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against key performance indicators and implement improvement initiatives as needed. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies related to procurement and commercial activities. Provide strategic guidance to senior management on procurement and commercial matters, including opportunities for innovation and process improvement. Stay abreast of industry developments, emerging technologies, and best practices in procurement and commercial management. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or related field; MBA or relevant professional certification preferred. Proven experience in procurement and commercial management within the energy sector or related industries. Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving cost savings and favourable contract terms. Excellent analytical abilities, with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends. Solid understanding of supply chain management principles and best practices. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards governing procurement and commercial activities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative procurement and commercial strategies. Results-oriented mindset with a focus on driving continuous improvement and achieving business objectives. Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
Your new company Working for an organisation that offers diverse career opportunities in the field of Education that is committed to transforming lives. Your new role A Procurement Category Manager plays a pivotal role in managing complex procurement categories and developing the commercial model to drive growth in savings and value. You will be responsible for building effective supplier relationships and maintaining communication across end to end Procurements. Running procurements within the campus infrastructure & construction category Ensure Procurements are in line with PCR15 and public regulations. You will be responsible for running tenders. What you'll need to succeed Must be able to demonstrate that you have worked within the public sector in prior roles. Must be competent at running tenders inline with PCR15 Ideally, worked within Higher Education before. Beneficial if you are CIPS / MCIPS or working towards What you'll get in return Flexible working options are available. 3-4 months interim role to cover a member of staff. Must be able to travel to the South West for on site meetings. 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
Interim ICT Category Manager c.£550 per day Hybrid Working Public Sector Castlefield Recruitment are currently working exclusively with a public sector organisation in Lincolnshire, to recruit an ICT Category Manager on an interim basis for a minimum of 3 months. This organisation operates a hybrid working policy, with the ability to work from home up to 5 days per week. This position would suit an individual with a track record of working in ICT Procurement setting within the public sector. Role: Act as the procurement expert for the ICT Category Lead on high value procurements that cover a range of IT, Hardware and Software services Deliver and support with the organisations IT operational services procurement Individual: Great working knowledge of the ICT Category in procurement Extensive procurement experience within the Public Sector
Interim Category Lead (IT) - Outside IR35 I am delighted to be exclusively partnering with a public sector organisation in Leicestershire who are looking for an Interim Category Lead (IT) on an outside IR35 basis. Role - Hybrid working - 2 days on site This role will be supporting a Procurement Consultant (working through Macildowie) overseeing a transformation across the function and will be providing capacity support to the wider contracts and tendering team. You will be joining a busy, challenging function and so in order to be successful you need to be an experienced and assured procurement professional able to hit the ground running, add value within a short period as well as having recent public procurement experience. This role will be working alongside the existing IT Category Manager focussed on the organisations large IT projects and supporting the wider digital change initiative. Benefits - Outside IR35 - Rate flexible dependant on experience - ideally they are looking c£475-575 per day but appreciate they may need to flex to get the calibre desired - Hybrid working - 2-3 days on site (Office based Leicestershire) with the rest from home - flexibility to come in more if this is wanted Requirements - 4 years Public sector procurement experience including end to end processes and experience at Manager or above level - Multiple years' experience within IT projects & tendering - Experience within a commercial organisation in addition to the above would prove desirable but is not essential - Immediately available/ able to start a new role within 4 or less week's notice If you meet all of the minimum requirements and are interested in exploring this opportunity, please apply now as we will be sharing CV's over the next couple days with the view to interview and appoint next week. Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.