The Opportunity:-

My client is currently recruiting for an interim Social Care Category Manager to deliver strategic and hands-on procurement activities across the Adults, Childrens and Public Health spend areas. The contract is anticipated to be initially for up to 6 months and attracts a rate of £500 - £550 per day (inside IR35) 

Working for a London based client, the expectation is a mix of home working (3 days) / office (2 days).

Key Candidate Criteria:-

• Procurement / sourcing / category management experience gained from within a Local Authority / Council environment is desirable
• Knowledge of the social care category spend areas (Adults, Childrens or Public Health)
• Experience of contracting utilising the Public Sector procurement rules PCR 2015 / OJEU
• Great stakeholder relationship engagement skills / business partnering approach

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.

For further information please submit your details to nathan.ramsay@langleysearch.com or call +44 (0) 333 366 0839 quoting 8060NR

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

My Client a leading Technology organisation is currently looking for a specialist Category Manager across Professional Services, Subcontracts & Indirect services. The Category Manager will report to the Head of indirect Procurement helping internal stakeholders gain best value from their spend portfolio.  You will join the current team in delivering strategic and tactical procurement projects in Subcontract, Professional Services & indirect categories.

You will work closely with the business to run tendering processes, contract negotiations and ongoing vendor management.  You will get immediately involved in projects that are currently running and must be able to manage procurement projects to tight deadlines. 

Skills required:

• Sourcing and procurement experience, across the categories of subcontracts, professional services & indirects
• Building relationships with key divisions and individuals to ascertain and understand stakeholder, business and customer requirements, strategy, challenges and opportunities. 
• Experience of developing best practice governance, procedures and policies which protect the business from risk

Experience Required:

• Experience working in blue chip organisations.
• Ideally educated to degree level
• 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.

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

The Opportunity:-

My client is currently recruiting for an interim Construction Category Manager level role to deliver the commercial strategy / implementation of a framework solution that will cover areas such as new build, repairs and maintenance, capital works etc.

Working for a London based client, the expectation is a mix of home working with office visits two days per week.

Key Candidate Criteria:-

• Housing / construction / environment / repairs and maintenance related procurement / category management experience, ideally gained from within a Local Authority / Council environment is desirable
• Experience of contracting utilising the Public Sector procurement rules PCR2015 / OJEU
• Experience in the strategy formation, procurement and delivery of a framework solution
• Great stakeholder relationship engagement skill / business partnering approach

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.

For further information please submit your details to nathan.ramsay@langleysearch.com or call +44 (0) 333 366 0839  quoting 8041NR

Our client is currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager to work within category focussed team which will deliver complex, strategic & innovative commercial projects within the corporate spend area (including ICT Technology). This role will have influence across the full commercial lifecycle from strategy to sourcing and award and also post contact management, and also bring line management opportunities.

Key Candidate Criteria:-

• Category Manager level experience, across either goods or services, which can be from either the public or private sector
• A commercial approach, with the ability to challenge the ethos, influence and deliver best value
• A pro-active business partnering / stakeholder engagement approach, across both internal clients and the supplier community.

Package

Salary banding of up to £50k, with excellent benefits. My client also offers very flexible working with 1-2 days per week in the office.

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.

For further information please submit your details to nathan.ramsay@langleysearch.com or call +44 (0) 333 366 0839  quoting 8050NR

We have a terrific opportunity available for an ambitious procurement professional who has experience working within the UK Public Sector. You will ideally be on your CIPS journey already and be looking to achieve full MCIPS accreditation.  Full CIPS sponsorship is available as part of the package, along with an annual performance and loyalty bonus, contributory pension (LGPS) + wellbeing cash plan and an assortment of other benefits.

This is a position within an expanding procurement function. You will be responsible for providing pre- and post-contract commercial procurement services a number of key areas of the FM spend portfolio, to include Maintenance, Cleaning, Lettings, Goods & Services, Fire Equipment, First Aid Supplies etc. In doing so, you will ensure that the procurement objectives of the department are achieved consistently and in support of the strategic plan and vision. You will also be tasked with developing and managing a number of key supplier relationships to ensure value for money and provide technical expertise in executing end-to-end procurement processes.

Your profile and background

• You'll have experience of the full end-end-end tendering process and you'll be able to provide examples where you have achieved significant savings across specific category areas of spend
• You'll have a solid understanding of indirect procurement, in areas such as FM and Professional Services and you'll be comfortable liaising with a broad range of suppliers and negotiating high profile contracts.
• You’ll have good knowledge and experience of working within the Public Contract Regulations 2015 guidelines and using the Find a Tender service
• You'll be a personable and self-motivated individual with strong verbal and written communication skills, who can build good relationships internally with your stakeholders.

The role will require the successful applicant to be in the office for 3 days per week, with two designated work-from home days.  The office is located in central Croydon with excellent transport links.

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.

My Client is a leading organisation in the Transport sector. They are currently looking for a Senior Category Lead. Leading a team of up to nine Procurement Managers. The Senior Category Lead will have experience in Capex, FM, Engineering, Utilities & fuels, The Senior Category Lead will report to the Head of Procurement Ops, helping internal stakeholders gain best value from their spend portfolio.  You will join the current team in delivering strategic projects.

You will work closely with the rest of the team to run tendering processes, utilities & energy contract negotiations and ongoing vendor management.  You will get immediately involved in projects that are currently running and must be able to manage procurement projects to tight deadlines. 

Skills required:

• Capex, Engineering, FM & Utilities experience sourcing and procurement experience, across the subcategories of water, fit-outs, fire, civils and more
• Expertise in Contract drafting and negotiation, ideally with the CIPS contract law module
• Building relationships with key divisions and individuals to ascertain and understand stakeholder, business and customer requirements, strategy, challenges and opportunities. 
• Experience in developing best practice governance, procedures and policies which protect the business from risk
• Strong stakeholder management expertise, the ability to build relationships with stakeholders up to c-suite.

Experience Required:

• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent
• Excellent leadership. Team management experience. The ability to coach and develop.
• 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.
• Technical understanding of utilities markets
• Excellent interpersonal/influencing skills.
• 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/7959.

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

Is finding strategic value in Marketing & Martech spend a passion of yours? Then bring your experience with you to Global Technology Firm!

My client a leading FTSE 100 Tech Firm is currently looking for a Global Category Lead - Marketing.  The Category Lead - Marketing will report to the Head of Procurement – Corporate Services helping internal stakeholders gain best value from their Marketing contract portfolio. 

You will work closely with senior marketing stakeholders & their leadership team across the organisation and run tendering processes, marketing contract negotiations and ongoing vendor management.  You will get immediately involved in projects that are currently running and must be able to manage procurement projects to tight deadlines. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to see a diverse set of projects and experience marketing, sourcing and procurement in an exciting sector.

Skills required:

• Marketing sourcing and procurement experience, across the categories of ATL, BTL, Digital, Media and Print
• Negotiate and draft contract agreements to achieve the delivery of significant annual cost reduction and cost avoidance benefit
• Expertise in Contract drafting and negotiation, ideally with the CIPS contract law module
• Building relationships with key divisions and individuals to ascertain and understand stakeholder, business and customer requirements, strategy, challenges and opportunities. 
• Experience of developing best practice governance, procedures and policies which protect the business from risk

Experience Required:

• Demonstrable experience across procurement and supplier management,  
• Martech & Marketing sourcing knowledge and experience.
• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent and MCIPS
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.  The ability to coach and develop.
• 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.

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/8044.

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 a leading Financial Services Firm is

currently looking for a specialist Infrastructure Category Lead.

You will work closely with the Head of Infrastructure to run tendering processes, Infrastructure, contract negotiations and ongoing vendor management.  You will get immediately involved in projects that are currently running and must be able to manage procurement projects to tight deadlines. 

Skills required:

• In-depth IT sourcing and procurement experience, across the categories of Datacenters Hardware, Networks & Hosting
• Building relationships with crucial divisions and individuals to ascertain and understand stakeholder, business and customer requirements, strategy, challenges, and opportunities. 
• Experience in the project lifecycle, IT implementations and life in IT departments
• Experience in developing best practice governance, procedures and policies which protect the business from risk

Experience Required:

• Excellent communication skills and confidence in engaging and influencing stakeholders to the C-Suite level.
• 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
• Strong ability to develop and executive Procurement Strategy.
• Previous experience within large, matrix organisations.
• Excellent interpersonal/influencing skills.
• Demonstrate you are a team player and a good networker who will add value to any team.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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/8034.

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