Interim Procurement Manager opportunity, £350 - £400 per day (inside IR35), London based client although likely to be 100% home based for the duration of the contract (3-9 months).

This opportunity will be working across a number of corporate / soft FM spend areas and would suit an interim category manager who is used to working across indirect categories. In conjunction with this, a background of delivering public sector procurements / knowledge of PCR 2015 / OJEU, the utilisation of established frameworks and experience of working within a Local Authority / London Borough / County Council would be advantageous.

For further information please e-mail nathan.raamsay@langleysearch.com or call +44(0) 333 366 0839 quoting 7671NR.

My Client a leading Technology company are currently looking for a specialist Interim IT Sourcing Manager. The IT Sourcing Manager will report into the Head of IT Procurement helping internal stakeholders gain best value from their IT contract portfolio.  You will join the current team in delivering strategic and tactical IT procurement projects in IT categories with an emphasis on Infrastructure & Datacentre Spends.

You will work closely with the CTO & Head of IT Procurement to run tendering processes, IT contract negotiations and with 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 a great opportunity for someone wanting to see a diverse set of projects and experience technology, sourcing and procurement in a very interesting sector.

The role will be based from home, working GMT+1 hours.

Skills required:

• IT sourcing and procurement experience, across the categories of Infrastructure & Datacentre
• Building relationships with key divisions and individuals to ascertain and understand stakeholder, business and customer requirements, strategy, challenges and opportunities. 
• Experience of the project lifecycle, IT implementations and life in IT departments
• Experience of developing best practice governance, procedures and policies which protect the business from risk
• Fluent in English and French.

Experience Required:

• Experience in the technology sector would be advantageous but not essential
• Ideally educated to degree level
• 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/7670.

My client, a progressive Public Sector organisation with collaboration at the heart of everything they do, is looking to recruit a Procurement Manager to lead and influence projects from a commercial, category and sourcing perspective.

The successful candidate will have the following experience:

• Hands-on procurement / category management ideally within construction, environment or housing related spend areas.
• Experience of engaging with stakeholders at a senior level to drive and manage change and deliver the strategic priorities.
• Previous experience in Public Sector procurement / OJEU / PCR2015 is essential.
• CIPS / MCIPS qualifications are desirable although not essential.

This role will be a mix of home / office based with some SE England travel.

For further information please submit your details to nathan.ramsay@langleysearch.com or call +44(0)844 847 8336 quoting 7659NR

Unfortunately due to the high levels of response we receive, we are often unable to personally respond to every application. If you are suitable for the role for which you have applied or another role, we will contact you within 7 working days.

Our client, a high profile organisation with a £multi-billion spend, is currently recruiting for a Head of IT  Inlife Services. These roles would suit procurement professionals who have great stakeholder relationship skills and have operated at a strategic level across ICT products and/or ICT services.

The roles

Key deliverables include:-

• Develop and lead the contract / supplier relationship management (SRM) of established frameworks / Dynamic Purchasing Systems.
• Work collaboratively across internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers
• Management of effective operational processes to ensure customer satisfaction, from initial engagement to solution delivery.
• Promotion of a level playing field for supplier to be able to bid effectively
• Team leadership and management, including capability development.

About you

The successful candidate will ideally bring a blend of the following:-

• Experience in IT Products / Hardware or IT Services with a track record of delivering savings and experience of budget and resource management
• Deep knowledge of the IT Hardware and/or IT Services market from a commercial / procurement / contract management strategy perspective
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills, including ability to engage, influence and positively challenge in complex environments
• Experience in leading, managing and developing the capability of commercial teams

For further information please email info@langleysearch.com or call +44(0) 333 366 0839 quoting 7669MB.

Our client, a high profile organisation with a £multi-billion spend, is currently recruiting for two commercial professionals for Head of IT Products & Head of IT Services opportunities. These roles would suit procurement professionals who have great stakeholder relationship skills and have operated at a strategic level across ICT products and/or ICT services (specifically in SIAM)

The roles

Key deliverables include:-

• Deliver ‘best in class’ category management through developed innovative category, product and sourcing strategies that demonstrate a clear focus on customer service and deep market insight
• Work collaboratively to develop products and services that deliver value to stakeholders and are sustainable
• Possess excellent communication and consultative skills to build strong relationships with stakeholders / suppliers.
• Delivering strategic supplier management that enhances category and supplier performance
• Team leadership and management, including capability development.

About you

The successful candidate will ideally bring a blend of the following:-

• Experience in IT Products / Hardware or IT Services (specifically SIAM) with a track record of delivering savings and experience of budget and resource management
• Deep knowledge of the IT Hardware and/or IT Services (SIAM) market from a commercial / procurement strategy perspective
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills, including ability to engage, influence and positively challenge in complex environments
• Experience in leading, managing and developing the capability of commercial teams

For further information please email info@langleysearch.com or call +44(0) 333 366 0839 quoting 7668MB.

Langley Search & Interim has been retained by a global professional services company to find a Commercial/ Procurement Director.

You should have the following:

1. A deep understanding of how Financial Services operates including regulatory issues, remediation/customer claims, auditing, M&A, etc.
2. Senior procurement experience in Financial Services. You will have the knowledge & understanding of A the way procurement/commercial teams operate in these sectors, their constraints, metrics, processes, mindsets & commercial strengths & weaknesses.
3. Deep experience of working in procurement in senior roles in the Professional Services  or Services Category areas may be advantageous
4. Strong interpersonal/influencing & communication skills at ‘C’ level both internally and externally. Assertive and articulate and can ‘pace & lead’ senior stakeholders with confidence leading to successful commercial outcomes
5. The skills to develop and lead a small team reporting to you and act as an appropriate role model.
6. A team player who is not interested in the glory.  Able to cope with ambiguity and balance conflicting priorities balancing workload to get the optimum outcomes.
7. Be a proven strong strategic negotiator who can show you have developed new successful strategies and commercial models.  You will have delivered successful contracts with multi-million pound value and criticality. An understanding of complex contracts including multi-entity/multi-country or global contracts may be advantageous.
8. Of degree calibre, MBA and/or CIPS is desirable.

Ideally this role will be based out of London although other locations will be considered. Considerable flexibility around working location is offered although part of the week will be London based.

Interested?  Then please email your CV and full package to Christina.Langley@langleysearch.com quoting 7655/CL.

Langley Search & Interim supplies Commercial Director, Procurement Directors, CPO, Chief Procurement Officers, SVP Procurement, VP Procurement, Chief Supply Officers in London & Other locations in the UK and internationally.

 Langley Search & Interim supplies a unique blend of interim and permanent recruitment solutions for jobs in procurement and the supply chain across the UK, Europe and internationally.  We work with blue chips, privately owned businesses, the public sector and start-ups across the Financial Services, Consumer, Industrial, Public Sector, Technology and Professional Services Sectors. As the leading niche recruitment partner in procurement and supply chain jobs, Langley Search & Interim also provides valued career advice and support to candidates.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive for posted roles, unfortunately we are unable to respond to each applicant.  If we have not been in contact within a week, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. We thank you for your continued interest in working with Langley Search & Interim.

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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My Client a niche procurement consultancy is currently looking for a specialist IT Category Manager. The IT Category Manager will report into the Director Onsite at one of their prominent clients. You will be helping their clients gain best value from their IT portfolio.  You will join the current team in delivering strategic and tactical IT procurement projects in IT categories.

You will work closely with the client to run tendering processes, IT contract negotiations and with 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 a great opportunity for someone wanting to see a diverse set of projects and experience technology, sourcing and procurement in a very interesting sector.

Skills required:

• IT/ sourcing and procurement experience, across the categories of hardware, software, telecoms & professional services.
• Expertise in Contract drafting and negotiation,
• Building relationships with key divisions and individuals to ascertain and understand stakeholder, business and customer requirements, strategy, challenges and opportunities. 
• Experience of the project lifecycle, IT implementations and life in IT departments
• Experience of developing best practice governance, procedures and policies which protect the business from risk

Experience Required:

• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent and CIPS, MCIPS or FCIPS qualified.
• 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.
• 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/7608.

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