A Quality Manager is sought for a site-based, permanent role in West Suffolk. Salary on application, + Bonus, pension, life & health Insurance.

Joining a successful and financially stable manufacturing organisation within the engineering division, the Quality Manager is responsible for leading and managing the quality function to achieve the required standards and controls in the production process to ensure all products meet customer needs and legislation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining compliance, driving process improvements, and promoting a quality-first culture.

Responsibilities:

• Align the Quality Team objectives with the wider business strategy
• Develop and maintain all quality documentation, standards, tools, and training to enable production staff to effectively control processes.
• Ensure that quality problems are effectively managed.
• Respond to changes or variances in quality to fulfil customer´s SLAs and KPIs
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure raw materials and finished goods meet standards
• Manage, monitor, and respond to changes in supplier quality that do not meet agreed specifications.
• Control returned products, faults, replacements etc to ensure cost-effective decision making
• Manage and maintain the (QMS) Quality Management System

Who we are looking for:

• Suitable applicants will be existing Quality Management professionals
• Career success to date will have been gained in an engineering led business that manufactures and supply complex products.
• Engineering degree or equivalent industry-specific qualification
• Knowledge of ISO 9001
• Awareness of mechanical and electronic products
• Continuous Improvement
• Certified Quality Management is beneficial
• Six Sigma is desirable
• You will be based in the UK and are eligible to work on a permanent (indefinite) basis. Overseas applicants, and/or those who require sponsorship will not be successful.

What’s on offer?

Competitive salary, bonus, pension, life & health insurance.

I am working with a leading Transportation organisation on a Procurement Category Manager position.

As a Procurement Category Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring category and sourcing plans are executed across an array of indirect categories. This is an exciting role for an individual looking to develop their skills further. The role would suit someone who wants to work on leading projects in a fast-paced and regulated environment.  To be successful in this role you will need.

Responsibilities:

• Experience sourcing Indirect categories such as – Marketing, Travel & Events Office Services & Office Supplies
• Strong stakeholder engagement ability to partner, influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
• Managing contracts and supplier relationships to maximise commercial and contractual benefits.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies & procedures.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent such as MCIPS or MRICS.
• Experience in a complex matrixed environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you are a self-starter with a passion for indirect procurement and contract management, we want to hear from you!

For more information about this exciting role and if you meet the criteria, please submit your details without delay to info@langleysearch.com quoting MB/8117.

Langley Search & Selection (langleysearch.com) is the leading specialist recruiter in the procurement, supply chain and purchasing field.  We manage permanent and interim procurement and supply chain jobs across the UK, Europe and globally for our clients, from large global multinationals to SMEs

I am working with an FTSE 100 organisation. Their procurement function is entering a growth phase, and it is a great time to join them.

I am seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join the team as a Project Procurement Manager for an initial 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing procurement activities for large-scale EPC projects in the energy, oil and gas, or infrastructure sectors.

As the Project Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement process from start to finish. This includes identifying potential suppliers, evaluating bids and proposals, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that all procurement activities are conducted in compliance with company policies and procedures.

To be considered for this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• Extensive experience in procurement management for EPC projects
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale procurement projects
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and contractors
• Excellent communication and leadership skills!

For more information about this exciting role and if you meet the criteria, please submit your details without delay to info@langleysearch.com quoting MB/8102.

Langley Search & Selection (langleysearch.com) is the leading specialist recruiter in the procurement, supply chain and purchasing field.  We manage permanent and interim procurement and supply chain jobs across the UK, Europe and globally for our clients, from large global multinationals to SMEs

Salary to c£52k + excellent benefits (12 month fixed term contract)

Essex – 1-2 days per week in office

My client are currently looking to recruit into a Strategic Contract Manager post which will be responsible for key strategically important high risk / visibility / complexity ICT related contracts. The successful candidate will also be involved with the onboarding of a new contract / service provision for one of the contracts as well as the re-procurement of another key contract.

The successful candidate will ideally have the following experience:-

• A background in contract management for a service provision. This can be either from a client or supplier perspective.
• A strategic and commercial outlook with the ability to challenge the ethos and continually seek service improvements. This experience could be gained from either a procurement, commissioning or contract management or supplier angle.
• The ability to build strong stakeholder and supplier relationships

For further information please email nathan.ramsay@langleysearch.com or call +44(0)333 366 0839 quoting 8100NR.

Langley are a diverse, minority-owned business and we are passionate about promoting diversity and equality. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability status or gender and particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.

Oxfordshire – 2 days per week in office

My client are currently looking to recruit into a newly created Contract Manager post which will be responsible for a number of key high risk / value / complexity contracts. The successful candidate will develop strategic contract management policies and procedures which will drive efficiencies, value for money and savings.

The successful candidate will ideally have the following experience:-

• A background in contract management, gained within the social care arena (adults / childrens / public heath). This can be either from a client or supplier perspective.
• A strategic and commercial outlook with the ability to challenge the ethos and continually seek service improvements. This experience could be gained from either a procurement, commissioning or contract management or supplier angle.
• The ability to build strong stakeholder and supplier relationships

For further information please email nathan.ramsay@langleysearch.com or call +44(0)333 366 0839 quoting 8095NR.

Langley are a diverse, minority-owned business and we are passionate about promoting diversity and equality. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability status or gender and particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.

My client, a global private equity investment firm, is looking for an Associate, Procurement. The Associate Procurement will be based out of the London office.

The Associate, Procurement will be responsible for leading all major sourcing projects, they will also provide guidance & partner with the broader firm on all procurement matters.

They will educate the Firm on the benefits of procurement to raise the profile of procurement, assisting stakeholders across both pre and post-contracts.

They will work collaboratively with the department leaders to obtain the best possible outcomes. Negotiating commercial terms, reviewing contracts and onboarding new suppliers. They will design and draft RFI & RFP documentation with the wider Firm.

This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to see a diverse set of projects and experience across technology, sourcing, and procurement in a very interesting sector.

Responsibilities required:

• Implementing and delivering Global Procurement policy
• End to End sourcing activities including contract management
• Presenting and providing business cases to senior leaders up to Board level
• Raising the profile of procurement Firmwide
• Making savings and adding value
• Contract drafting and negotiation,
• Building relationships with key divisions and individuals to ascertain and understand stakeholder, business and customer requirements, strategy, challenges and opportunities. 
• Developing best practice governance, procedures and policies which protect the business from risk

Experience Required:

• Global procurement experience, ideally in a multinational
• Procurement technical skills including negotiation skills, contract drafting, drafting of relevant RfPs etc and use of category management techniques in setting category plans
• Ability to draft board packs and business cases
• The ability to draw together requirements across multiple or individual business units and gain consensus on the procurement plan from the business
• Excellent interpersonal/influencing skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, intellectually curious
• Demonstrate you are a team player and a good networker who will add value to any team.

For more information about this exciting role and if you meet the criteria, please submit your details without delay to info@langleysearch.com quoting MB/8094.

Langley Search & Selection (langleysearch.com) is the leading specialist recruiter in the procurement, supply chain and purchasing field.  We manage permanent and interim procurement and supply chain jobs across the UK, Europe and globally for our clients, from large global multinationals to SMEs

Reporting to the Capex Director, this is an excellent opportunity to develop, shape, implement and monitor projects for a portfolio of Capital Projects. The Senior Contracts Manager will be responsible for negotiating contracts and lead on procurement activities.

The senior Contract manager will have the ability to develop relationships. They will have experience in driving change and implementing new commercial strategies. They will have recent experience working with 3^rd party EPCM contractors ensuring contractual agreements are suitable whilst putting performance measures in place to track delivery.

The key elements of the role:

• Optimisation and implementation of the project contracting strategy ensuring all capital projects are defined
•  Leading, and  supporting contract negotiations
• Supplier management, focusing on performance management of EPC consultants and executing procurement to contract close out.
• Coaching / Training of internal staff & external suppliers in SRM and Contract Management best practice
• Deliver regular reporting on Procurement performance to the leadership and project teams

Ideal Experience Required:

• Extensive experience in procurement, especially capital project procurement, supply chain or similar experience is required
• Experience with EPCM contract strategy framing and management
• Ability to successfully manage and demonstrate strong leadership skills
• Knowledge and high-level understanding of category, capital, and services projects
• Excellent interpersonal/influencing skills, particularly in stakeholder engagement
• Project Management skills

For more information about this exciting role and if you meet the criteria, please submit your details without delay to info@langleysearch.com quoting MB/8089.

Langley Search & Selection (langleysearch.com) is the leading specialist recruiter in the procurement, supply chain and purchasing field.  We manage permanent and interim procurement and supply chain jobs across the UK, Europe and globally for our clients, from large global multinationals to SMEs

Our client a Global Media organisation company is looking for an influential procurement professional to improve and drive best practices across their procurement portfolio. This is a standalone role reporting to the Group Financial Controller The main focus will be Indirects.

The culture of the company is open, it has a start-up feel with excellent benefits. This individual will be responsible for evolving and implementing strategic sourcing and category management. In addition, this individual will have experience influencing and educating busy senior managers about best practice procurement. The role has elements of tactical & strategic procurement

You will have experience of working within a Brownfield procurement function; rapidly sourcing information, engaging with key stakeholders, analysing spend, and creating workable processes and policies to result in tangible cost reductions and more strategic procurement with a focus on several different spends across direct and indirect.

 The ability to demonstrate the value of strategic procurement to the key stakeholders and provide evidence of cost savings via a more considered procurement plan. 

Key Skills:

• Ability to and evidence of rapidly coming to strong commercial conclusions
• Indirect Procurement experience.
• Experienced in creating formal strategic procurement plans for an established function.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Skilled negotiator specifically.
• Ability to and experience in influencing commercial decisions at board level

For more information about this exciting role and if you meet the criteria, please submit your details without delay to info@langleysearch.com quoting MB/8085.

Langley Search & Selection (langleysearch.com) is the leading specialist recruiter in the procurement, supply chain and purchasing field.  We manage permanent and interim procurement and supply chain jobs across the UK, Europe and globally for our clients, from large global multinationals to SMEs.

My client is a Fortune 500 Global Retail organisation based in Hertfordshire.  I am assisting them with an Indirect Category Manager. They are looking for someone to develop and assist with the Indirect categories.

Reporting to the Category Manager the role involves:

• Building relationships with key divisions and individuals to ascertain and understand stakeholder, business and customer requirements, strategy, challenges and opportunities. 
• Developing and delivering a procurement plan that aligns with the wider sourcing plan and delivers savings/ROI and other value-added benefits
• Developing policies and procedures that add value to their business culture

You should have the following knowledge & experience:

• Knowledge of relevant supply markets will be advantageous.  Personally, managed a wide range of areas of spend (e.g., Utilities, Energy, Logistics & Ticketing)
• Excellent business knowledge and awareness
• Evidence of working in a non-mandated environment and penetrating difficult areas of spend where there may have been significant initial stakeholder resistance
• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent and MCIPS
• Experience in developing best practice governance, procedures and policies which protect the business from risk

Ideally, you should have the following skills:

• Excellent leadership skills. 
• The ability to coach.
• Procurement technical skills including negotiation skills, contract drafting, drafting of relevant RfPs etc and use of category management techniques in setting category plans
• The ability to draw together requirements across multiple or individual business units and gain consensus on the procurement plan from the business
• Excellent interpersonal/influencing skills
• Excellent organisational and project management skills. 
• Be of degree calibre and have MCIPS
• Demonstrate you are a team player, a good networker who will add value to any team

For more information about this exciting role and if you meet the criteria, please submit your details without delay to info@langleysearch.com quoting MB/8059.

Langley Search & Selection (langleysearch.com) is the leading specialist recruiter in the procurement, supply chain and purchasing field.  We manage permanent and interim procurement and supply chain jobs across the UK, Europe and globally for our clients, from large global multinationals to SMEs

My client is a Fortune 500 Global Retail organisation based in Hertfordshire.  I am assisting them with an IT Category. They are looking for someone to develop and assist with the IT category.

Reporting to the Category Manager the role involves:

• Building relationships with key divisions and individuals to ascertain and understand stakeholder, business and customer requirements, strategy, challenges and opportunities. 
• Developing and delivering a procurement plan that aligns with the wider sourcing plan and delivers savings/ROI and other value-added benefits
• Developing policies and procedures that add value to their business culture

You should have the following knowledge & experience:

• Knowledge of relevant supply markets will be advantageous.  Personally, managed a wide range of IT areas of spend (e.g., Data, AI, Software, Infrastructure & Hardware)
• Excellent business knowledge and awareness
• Evidence of working in a non-mandated environment and penetrating difficult areas of spend where there may have been significant initial stakeholder resistance
• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent and MCIPS
• Experience of developing best practice governance, procedures and policies which protect the business from risk

Ideally, you should have the following skills:

• Excellent leadership skills. 
• The ability to coach.
• Procurement technical skills including negotiation skills, contract drafting, drafting of relevant RfPs etc and use of category management techniques in setting category plans
• The ability to draw together requirements across multiple or individual business units and gain consensus on the procurement plan from the business
• Excellent interpersonal/influencing skills
• Excellent organisational and project management skills. 
• Ideally, be of degree calibre 
• Demonstrate you are a team player, a good networker who will add value to any team

For more information about this exciting role and if you meet the criteria, please submit your details without delay to info@langleysearch.com quoting MB/8057.

Langley Search & Selection (langleysearch.com) is the leading specialist recruiter in the procurement, supply chain and purchasing field.  We manage permanent and interim procurement and supply chain jobs across the UK, Europe and globally for our clients, from large global multinationals to SMEs