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Category Lead - IT (Application Development & Management)

Langley is currently working with a high profile organization with a £multi-billion spend.

We are looking for a Category Lead – IT.  As a senior role, you would have full accountability for developing the Application Development & Management market, which will require a level of flair and innovation to support supplier and customers in all procurements resulting in compliant, ‘best value’ buying, ultimately producing continuous savings, benefitting the department.

The role will challenge your leadership skills and require you to bring consistency, direction and performance across your team, with detailed focus on stakeholder engagement, market analysis, driving market strategies and category growth.

As this is a senior opportunity within the department, successful candidates will need to have proven ability in Strategy Development, Operational Delivery or Customer Engagement.

The role can be based in either London or Norwich.

They are looking to pay up to £74k + 15% bonus.

For further information, please email Michael at Michael.Babatunde@langleysearch.com or call 07970714444.

Langley Search & Interim is the specialist search firm and interim provider of end-to-end Supply Chain roles, including Procurement and Operational Excellence positions across the UK, Europe and Internationally. We place senior level interim and permanent positions across Consumer, Industrial, Public Sector and Technology & Professional Services Sectors.

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Procurement Category Manager, Indirects

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Category Manager or Senior Buyer to join this growing procurement team in Central London.  This is a permanent position which offers the option of a flexible hybrid working arrangement and many opportunities for professional development..

Within your role as Category Manager, you’ll have responsibility for ensuring that all aspects of the procurement cycle are planned and managed to meet the programme delivery timelines. 

About you

  • Experience managing end-to-end procurement across a broad range of indirect categories (e.g. Professional Services, HR, Marketing, Estates, FM) and you’ll have a commitment to Continuing Professional Development and Procurement Best Practice. 
  • A strong track record of successfully developing meaningful stakeholder engagement at all levels and across different business areas to implement and embed new ways of working.
  • You'll be familiar with competitive negotiation, and you’ll have excellent communication skills combined with the ability to work closely with your peers in delivering concurrent projects to tight deadlines. 
  • Previous experience in working in a regulated environment is desirable but not essential. 
  • You will either have full MCIPS accreditation already or be near to completion of the course.

This is an opportunity to join a very professional and friendly public sector team where personal growth is actively encouraged.  

For further information please apply now

Langley Search & Selection Ltd is 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.

Head of Procurement

Langley Search & Interim is proud to be partnering with a prestigious education sector client in London to recruit a Head of Procurement to lead the procurement function into the next exciting phase of its growth.

About the post

We are looking to recruit a Head of Procurement who will be responsible for leading, developing and delivering an outstanding procurement service to support budget holders using a business partnering approach that champions and supports the achievement of best value in procurement activities.

The successful candidate will support, encourage, and nurture excellent procurement and contract management practices across their immediate team and the wider stakeholder group. Applying your procurement knowledge combined with an understanding of the needs and priorities of the organisation, you will be able to advise, train and coach the team and others to ensure and inspire a high level of performance and high standards in contract management approaches.

Your responsibilities

In your role as Head of Procurement, you will be required to plan and design a strategic approach to operational delivery, improving levels of service to ensure optimal and consistent delivery.  You will deliver value for money through procurement activity, ensuring quality and timely delivery, risk management strategies accompanied by appropriate contracts.  You will ensure all members of the procurement team undertake a stakeholder relationship management approach to achieve a high standard of continuity and service delivery and you will identify training needs for the team and contribute to their development including mentoring, coaching and delivery of training sessions, demonstrating on-going commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).  You will be responsible for maintaining the University’s procurement framework and you will monitor and develop procurement processes to seek to deliver continuous improvement and efficiencies.  You will champion and support supplier due diligence, ethical attributes, and objectives in line with the organisational  objectives.

About you

  • You will be a highly motivated individual, passionate about best practice procurement and committed to delivering results with high precision and accuracy.
  • You will have procurement leadership experience and/or senior category management experience in procurement within a public sector procurement environment. 
  • You will be a proven influencer who naturally builds rapport and is comfortable developing strong relationships at a senior level. 
  • You will have expert-level negotiation skills with experience negotiating high profile contracts. 
  • You will either have, or be working towards, MCIPS accreditation.

 

Please get in touch for more details.  All applications and enquiries meeting the above criteria will be carefully considered.

Langley Search & Selection Ltd is 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.

Permanent / Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Location: East London (Hackney)

Contracts Manager

Are you an experienced contracts manager looking for a new challenge?

We are working with a London based public sector client to identify a Senior Contracts Manager for its growing team. You will be responsible for managing and negotiating contracts with a range of suppliers and vendors. You will play a key role in ensuring that the organisation receives the best value for money, whilst maintaining high levels of quality and service.

Key responsibilities:

  • Negotiating and managing contracts with a range of suppliers and vendors.
  • Ensuring that contracts are compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop contract specifications and requirements.
  • Developing and implementing strategies to manage and mitigate risk.
  • Ensuring that contract performance is regularly monitored and reported on.
  • Providing guidance and support to colleagues on contract management best practices.

Requirements:

  • Extensive experience in contract management.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements relating to contracts.
  • Experience of working in the healthcare sector would be advantageous.
  • Experience of managing a team of contract managers would be advantageous.
  • Relevant professional qualifications would be advantageous.

In return, our client is offering a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic team environment. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply today!

Langley Search & Selection Ltd is 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.

Risk & Business Continuity Manager

Are you a highly skilled Risk & Business Continuity Manager looking for a challenging role in the healthcare industry? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a talented individual to join this newly formed team as a Risk & Business Continuity Manager. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for managing risk and ensuring business continuity across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing a risk management framework
  • Identifying and assessing potential risks and implementing strategies to mitigate these risks
  • Creating and implementing a business continuity plan to ensure the organisation can continue to provide essential services in the event of a disruption
  • Developing and delivering training programs to educate staff on risk management and business continuity practices
  • Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure risk and business continuity plans are aligned with organisational goals and objectives

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • Extensive experience in risk management and business continuity, ideally within a healthcare setting
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop effective risk management strategies
  • Experience in project management and the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career in healthcare, with the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of millions, then this is the role for you. Please apply now.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Langley Search & Selection Ltd is 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.

Data & Reporting Manager

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity? Do you have a passion for data analysis and reporting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you with one of our health sector clients.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is committed to improving healthcare outcomes through the effective use of data. As a Data & Reporting Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring that the organisation is able to measure and monitor the quality of healthcare services and identify areas for improvement.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement data management policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data
  • Manage the design and development of data reports and dashboards to support performance monitoring and decision making
  • Work collaboratively with clinical and operational teams to identify data requirements and ensure that data is collected, analysed and reported accurately and in a timely manner
  • Analyse and interpret data to identify trends, patterns and insights to inform service delivery and improvement
  • Present data insights and recommendations to senior management and clinical teams

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Proven experience in data management, analysis and reporting
  • Experience using data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau or QlikView
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The successful candidate will be joining an organisation that is dedicated to improving healthcare services and outcomes for patients. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a forward-thinking organsation and develop your career in a challenging and dynamic environment.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Langley Search & Selection Ltd is 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.

Head of Sustainability & Social Value

Attention all sustainability and social value professionals! We are seeking a dynamic and driven Head of Sustainability & Social Value to lead our client’s efforts in making a positive impact on the environment and society.

In this exciting role, you will work closely with a dynamic leadership team to develop and implement sustainable strategies that reduce environmental impact and promote social value. You will be responsible for overseeing and managing all sustainability initiatives, ensuring that they align with the organisation’s overall mission and values.

As the Head of Sustainability & Social Value, you will be at the forefront of driving change and innovation. You will have a proven track record of delivering sustainability and social value initiatives in a large and complex organisation. You will be a strategic thinker with excellent leadership and communication skills, able to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

  • Developing and implementing a sustainability and social value strategy
  • Leading and managing a team of sustainability and social value professionals
  • Engaging with key stakeholders, including staff, customers, and external partners, to drive change and innovation
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant sustainability regulations and standards
  • Monitoring and reporting on the organisation’s sustainability and social value performance

If you are passionate about sustainability and social value and have the skills and experience to make a real difference, then we want to hear from you.

Please get in touch for more details.  All applications and enquiries meeting the above criteria will be carefully considered.

Langley Search & Selection Ltd is 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.

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