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10/01/2012
Transportation
Permanent
London
Product Manager - Procurement £50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits
- Role Synopsis:-
  
  Our Global Company is looking for a team member responsible for the product line contribution as a business unit.
  
  This extends from having the responsibility of improving the functionality of existing products to developing new software products for the company. Build products from existing ideas, and assist in developing new ideas based on your industry experience and your contact with customers and prospects. Possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality.
  
  A product manager's key role is mainly strategic, not tactical. The other organisation will support your strategic efforts; you won't be supporting their tactical tasks.
  - Managing the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to everyday product contingencies. The set-up and close monitoring of the adherence to the product roadmap is a must.
  - Specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by interaction with sales, customers and non-customers.
  - Assisting the development of go-to-market plans, by working with the relevant departments.
  - Analysing potential partner relationships for the product.
  - Thorough understanding of the marketplace assisting -when not leading- in competitive intelligence and data gathering.
  - Defining the business vision for the products.
  - Communicating and promoting the business vision to all interested parties.
  - Monitoring progress of the products in line with the business vision.
  - Contributing to key requirements, design and review sessions.
  - Responsible for the contents and prioritization of the Prioritized Requirements List (PRL).
  - Ensuring the translation of the business vision into working practice.
- See the full vacancy details and apply online - Procurement jobs -

09/01/2012
Financial Services / Banking
Permanent
London
Senior Manager - Category Management £75,000-£80,000 plus benefits
- This globally known company has created a culture with service at its core. Our client dedicates extensive resources and effort to satisfying and surprising customers with thoughtful, creative and personalised solutions. You’ll find the same level of personal attention, respect and support from its business.
  
  They place great importance on doing what is right, what is best and what is innovative. This global organisation has held true to these beliefs for 160 years.
  
  They’re a source of passion and immense pride. They continue seeking people to champion these values and beliefs as they grow.
  
  Responsibilities:
  
  ·  Help maximise purchasing power in the Advertising and Marketing Category to maximize value and mitigate risk
  
  ·      Identify and implement innovative sourcing solutions; develop business case and sell-in of new ideas and opportunities, obtain stakeholder buy-in.
  
  ·  Proven track record of successfully delivering cost savings and service enhancements against stretched targets and managed and track savings plans to an annual goal.
  
  ·  Lead strategic analysis and spend visibility. Gather category / market intelligence; understand industry trends and anticipate impacts and opportunities for business
  
  ·  Develop strategic relationship with internal customers and suppliers to develop category management solutions appropriate for their current and future needs
  
  ·  Create negotiation strategies and negotiate deals with suppliers
  
  ·  Provide consulting support to working teams in business on supplier selection, negotiation strategies, and troubleshooting
  
  ·  Develop strong understanding of our clients policies and procedures, as well as local market regulations, to appropriately mitigate risk/exposure
  
  ·  Deliver initiatives across multiple markets and/or participate in global projects within multi regional teams.
- See the full vacancy details and apply online - Supply Chain jobs (Category Management) -

09/01/2012
Financial Services / Banking
Permanent
London
Category Manager Marketing & Advertising £75,000-£80,000 plus benefits
- This globally known company has created a culture with service at its core. Our client dedicates extensive resources and effort to satisfying and surprising customers with thoughtful, creative and personalised solutions. You’ll find the same level of personal attention, respect and support from its business.
  
  They place great importance on doing what is right, what is best and what is innovative. This global organization has held true to these beliefs for 160 years.
  
  They’re a source of passion and immense pride. They continue seeking people to champion these values and beliefs as they grow.
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
  •  Help maximize purchasing power in the Advertising and Marketing Category to maximize value and mitigate risk
  
  •  Identify and implement innovative sourcing solutions; develop business case and sell-in of new ideas and opportunities, obtain stakeholder buy-in.
  
  •  Proven track record of successfully delivering cost savings and service enhancements against stretched targets and managed and track savings plans to an annual goal.
  
  •  Assist in strategic analysis and spend visibility. Gather category / market intelligence; understand industry trends and anticipate impacts and opportunities for business
  
  •  Develop strong long term relationship with internal customers and suppliers to develop category management solutions appropriate for their current and future needs
  
  •  Create negotiation strategies and negotiate deals with suppliers
  
  •  Participate in providing consulting support to working teams in business on supplier selection, negotiation strategies, and troubleshooting
  
  •  Develop strong understanding of company policies and procedures, as well as local market regulations, to appropriately mitigate risk/exposure
  
  •  Identify and work with team to deliver initiatives across multiple markets and/or participate in projects within multi regional teams.
- See the full vacancy details and apply online - Supply Chain jobs (Category Management) -

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24/11/2011
Petrol Chemical
Permanent
Sunbury
Procurement Process Lead £60-£65K with exellent package
- This role is in the Indirect Procurement (IP) Procurement Transformation team.
  
  The team is accountable for setting the strategic transformation agenda for Indirect Procurement. The Procurement Process Lead role will work across all teams within Indirect Procurement to identify, develop and lead procurement process improvement projects across the full category management lifecycle, for Indirect Procurement.
  
  The goal for the team is to develop and lead a programme to transform Indirect Procurement into a best in class procurement organisation.
  
  The role requires strong procurement knowledge coupled with the desire, skill and tenacity to drive and embed procurement transformation into the organisation. Strong engagement and influencing skills are essential.
  
  The successful person will be expected to develop strong working relationships across all Procurement and Supply Chain groups.
  
  The role requires a person who can develop the appropriate strategic direction with the Procurement Directors (3yr planning timeframe). Following through by leading and embedding change across approximately 90 procurement professionals.
  
  Key Accountabilties:
  Highlighting and leading procurement transformation improvement opportunities (continuous improvement and step change improvement) across the full procurement lifecycle (category strategy, sourcing, supplier management and purchase to pay).
  
  Applying their procurement knowledge and knowledge from external networks to understand industry best practise leading to improvement opportunities within Indirect Procurement.
  
  Leading cross functional teams (procurement and business) to design, develop and execute procurement process improvement projects.
  
  Influencing, facilitating and coaching the procurement teams to embed the IP processes and systems.
  
  Building, enhancing and managing the relationship with the frontline procurement teams and relevant business partners to ensure transformation priorities are aligned to procurement delivery priorities.
- See the full vacancy details and apply online - Supply Chain jobs (Analyst) -

09/11/2011
Petrol Chemical
Permanent
South East - London
Professional Services - Procurement Specialist Up to £50K with excellent package
- Role synopsis:
  
  Participates in and may lead the development and execution of sourcing initiatives for business
  
  stakeholders in the Functions. Develop and execute sourcing strategies in alignment with
  
  applicable market sector and commodity strategies.
  
  The role includes understanding the local business objectives and desired outcomes, engaging internal
  
  customers, understanding options and risks associated with supply chain activities. Building supplier
  
  relationships in order to achieve superior supplier performance, negotiating commercial terms to
  
  deliver best value solutions, and the measurement/reporting of the value delivered.
  
  Key accountabilities:
  
  ·         Working with the relevant market sector and commodity managers to implement sourcing processes to ensure delivery of business plans and market sector/commodity strategies.
  
  ·         Global sourcing of permanent recruiting and secondarily contingent labour agencies.
  
  ·         The development of sourcing strategies in alignment with applicable market sector / commodity strategies and specific business objectives (both local and global).
  
  ·         Understands business requirements for third party goods and services.
  
  ·         Developing and maintaining knowledge of relevant supply market places.
  
  ·         Engaging the business and provide guidance on PSCM process and risk management.
  
  ·         Manages supplier relationships, engagement and involvement.
  
  ·         Leading the full sourcing process which includes development of demand, supplier selection, commercial negotiation, and contract execution, aligned where possible with market sector strategy.
  
  ·         Provides on-going contract cost management and risk assessment.
  
  ·         Championing and supporting the deployment of the appropriate purchase to pay solution.
  
  ·         Ensuring the PSCM common processes are implemented, used and continual improved.
  
       ·         Support execution of supplier performance management and improvement
              initiatives.
  
  ·         Participating in company networks, sharing information, best practices and lessons learned.
  
  ·         Interfacing where relevant with the Indirect Procurement Operations Centre.
  
  ·         Effectively/Optimize utilization of IP Procurement Operations Center to deliver sourcing activities.
  
  ·         Work closely with POC Service Delivery Leads and Service Delivery
  
  ·         Coordinators to assure POC sourcing delivery to the business stakeholders.
  
  Job Dimensions:
  
  ·         Delivery of sourcing projects with project spend less than $1m in spend.
  
  ·         Support the delivery of sourcing projects with a project spend of over $1m spend.
  
  ·         Interfacing with multitude of suppliers across the world.
  
  ·         A number of key stakeholders based in UK and US.
  
  Products and services bought & consumed by our client employees in the Corporate and Functions area
- See the full vacancy details and apply online - Procurement jobs -

09/11/2011
Petrol Chemical
Permanent
South East - London
Procurement Manager - Temporary Labour (Petro-Eastern Hemisphere) up to £60K with excellent benefits
- Role synopsis:
  
  The Procurement Manager – Temporary Labour is a member of the Indirect Procurement HRPS team with responsibility to provide market and sourcing expertise in the global temporary Staffing/Contingent Labour market and maintain critical business requirements. This role will work closely with the Upstream businesses and PSCM sourcing specialists to communicate business needs and participate in the development of market sector strategies. The Procurement Manager will have to be proactive, responsive & flexible, and provide leadership in sourcing and procurement to meet the expanding Upstream contingent labour demand in Eastern Hemisphere.
  
  Key accountabilities:
  Work on a “Global” basis with the relevant Market Sector Managers to develop market sector buying and sourcing strategies for temporary staffing resources appropriate and relevant to the commodity for local markets.
  Develop and articulate business value through direct and small group presentations with clear messaging of sometimes complex content to internally sell the use of strategic sourcing, procurement processes and systems.
  Develop and manage positive relationships with key internal stakeholders and work to become a trusted advisor in temporary labour and sourcing.
  Establish and maintain temporary staffing market subject matter expertise, understanding and practically applying sourcing tactics during varying market conditions.
  Develop and manage relationships with suppliers through supplier performance management reviews, and improvement initiatives.
  Develop and negotiate contracts and deals on the order of magnitude of $50m that will maximize profitability, secure supply and provide contractual coverage for all relevant terms within commodity/sector.
  Assure compliance with ethical and diversity expectations in all buying.
  Support contract management activities and work with the offshore operations in India that process temporary staffing requests and orders.
  Ensure optimal usage of all sourcing and purchase to pay tools
  
  Specific Job Requirements:
  Develop and manage preferred supplier list of temporary staffing agencies for Petroleum Skills (Eastern Hemisphere) to meet increasing demand in Upstream segment.
  Promote and manage compliance contractor management policy.
  Current knowledge of laws and legislative changes that impact on the ability to hire and manage agency contractors.
  Develop innovative ways of managing agency suppliers to deliver year on year savings that contribute to overall business performance.
  Use your internal network and data to develop contractor demand planning tools.
  Engage with the offshore operations in India and ‘outsource’ routine tasks where possible.
  Expand the use of the sourcing process by selling the economic and process benefits to internal customers.
  Work closely with the Upstream PSCM teams globally.
- See the full vacancy details and apply online - Procurement jobs -

08/11/2011
Petrol Chemical
Permanent
South East - London
Market Sector Manager Up to £60K
- Role Synopsis:
  
  The Market Sector Manager is accountable for the ongoing development of strategies and prioritised activity plans for all third party spend categories within this Shipping (excluding chartering, but including Agency and Bunkers) in support of overall business objectives, and for overseeing the execution of all competitive sourcing activities, including personal leadership on more complex sourcing projects.
  
  Key Accountabilities:
  
  · Build and maintain powerful relationships with key business stakeholders.
  
  · Develop and continuously enhance category strategies/ plans in support of business strategies.
  
  · Optimise value delivery and risk mitigation from competitive sourcing and effective supplier performance management.
  
  · Take a strategic approach to sourcing, fully leveraging common spend including access to the Group and putting in place master agreements.
  
  · Develop and guide team of sourcing specialists, taking hands on role for more complex projects.
  
  · Utilise the client’s PSCM common processes and tools in fit-for-purpose way.
  
  · Provide support for other Shipping Projects and Planning activity by providing PSCM guidance and resources as required.
- See the full vacancy details and apply online - Supply Chain jobs (Strategic Sourcing) -

08/11/2011
Petrol Chemical
Permanent
South East London
Sourcing Specialist Up to £50K
- Role Synopsis:
  
  ·         The Sourcing Specialist reports directly to the Market Sector Manager, Fleet Operations.
  
  ·         The Sourcing Specialist is accountable for the effective delivery of competitive sourcing projects in support of business priorities.
  
  ·         Excluding bunkers (managed by specialist) and non-negotiable port spend, Shipping fleet operations categories include manning, towage, maintenance, spares, consumables and minor projects with total spend of about $300m pa.
  
  ·         The Sourcing Specialist will be expected to be the market expert in their assigned category or categories, representing around $100m pa of third party spend.
  
  ·         As well as managing multiple categories, the Sourcing Specialist will manage the process from end-to-end, i.e. sourcing strategy, sourcing and supplier management.
  
  ·         The role is very commercial and will provide an excellent platform for other supply chain or commercial roles this blue chip group.
  
  Key Accountabilities:
  
  ·         Support the Market Sector Manager, Fleet Procurement to develop and sustain strategies/ plans for key categories.
  
  ·         Build powerful relationships with key business stakeholders in order to clearly meet their requirements.
  
  ·         Ensure all potential and existing suppliers are qualified in terms of code of conduct, HSSE standards, social compliance, financial health and capability in meeting specifications.
  
  ·         Prepare robust sourcing and negotiating strategies prior to approaching supply markets, taking into account balance of power, “should cost” modeling, etc.
  
  ·         Effectively execute competitive sourcing projects in support of business needs, optimising value delivery and risk mitigation.
  
  ·         Ensure rigorous drafting and execution of contracts with the appropriate protection for Shipping.
  
  ·         Drive performance using appropriate KPIs and regular performance reviews with suppliers and stakeholders.
  
  ·         Utilise our global client PSCM processes and tools, as enablers, in a fit for purpose way.
  
  ·         Drive continuous improvement in application of sourcing capabilities.
  
  ·         Leverage value across the Group where appropriate.
- See the full vacancy details and apply online - Supply Chain jobs (Strategic Sourcing) -

20/10/2011
Petrol Chemical
Permanent
South East - Sunbury
Procurement Manager, Global Real Estate £65,000 plus excellent benefits
- Indirect Procurement delivers value through effective implementation of market-facing strategies, which are developed from its deep understanding of the interplay between demand and the supply markets. Value and risks are managed through the identification and use of supplier relationships where our client scope, scale and buying power have been optimized. Further, Indirect Procurement's efforts are supported by a suite of procurement process and systems that allow for effective market engagements, contract development and management, purchasing activities and supplier relationship and performance management.
  
  Indirect Procurement's Vision is to have, a world-class supply base firmly in place and readily accessible to our clients, producing a sustainable competitive advantage, while delivering increased profits and boosting shareholder value. We will achieve our Vision by having a dedicated global team of professionals in place to execute our Indirect Procurement Strategy and by applying PSCM best practices in support of our clients across the enterprise.
  
  Role Synopsis:
  
  Indirect Procurement delivers value through effective implementation of market-facing strategies, which are developed from its deep understanding of the interplay between demand and the supply markets. Value and risks are managed through the identification and use of supplier relationships where our client scope, scale and buying power have been optimized.
  
  This role sits within the Travel and Property organisation as part of the Property Services team that provides property subject matter, sourcing and procurement expertise. The scope of the Property Services team includes Real Estate, Design and Construction, and Facilities Management.
  
  Accountable for procurement strategies and tactics for global real estate procurement activity, supporting the Global Group Real Estate Team and ensuring business requirements are fulfilled and value is optimized across multiple businesses. Provide support to the Design and Construction EH Category Manager to deliver design and construction (D&C) projects to best in class standards. Also accountable for the overall development and implementation of sourcing strategies and supply market intelligence in the RE area of responsibility.
  
  Job Dimensions:
  
  A spend of around $380 M per annum, globally.
  
  Multitude of suppliers across the world.
  
  Key stakeholders are members of the Group Real Estate team based in UK, US and ASPAC.
  
  Services bought & consumed by employees from across the entire global network.
  
  Accountable Accountabilities:
  
  Building, enhancing and managing the relationship with the GRE team ensuring effective alignment of PSCM to the business strategies.
  
  Understanding the regional and global business requirements for third party services.
  
  Builds and maintains profiles of supply market and key suppliers (includes both current and potential suppliers).
  
  Providing information and counsel to senior management on market trends, commodity cost drivers, cost control strategies and best practice processes.
  
  Establishing and communicating the vision and strategic direction for assigned categories.
  
  The development and execution of appropriate market sector strategies aligning the market of its internal demand, ensuring approval/support from the GRE team.
  
  Developing measures and monitoring annual performance and resource plans for the category ensuring that all enablers required are available to deliver the strategy.
  
  Strategic sourcing within area of responsibility. Using knowledge of commercial contract law to guide the development and assessment of pertinent contractual terms and conditions.
  
  Supporting and advising the GRE team in matters pertaining to excellence in standards, management and delivery processes.
  
  Employing financial analysis and economic modelling skills to evaluate supplier proposal pricing and develop flexible contractual pricing models which accommodate inflation, currency, scope changes, and other areas of risk mitigation and cost control.
  
  Working with relevant PSCM Specialists to implement sourcing processes across multiple geographies to ensure delivery of business plans and market sector/commodity strategies.
  
  Provides on-going contract cost management and risk assessment.
  
  Championing and supporting the deployment of the appropriate purchase to pay solution.
  
  The management of supplier relationships.
  
  The development and implementation of supplier performance management strategies and measurement criteria for their market sector.
  
  Ensuring the IP common processes and the IP Controls Framework are implemented, used and continually improved.
- See the full vacancy details and apply online - Supply Chain jobs (Analyst) -

20/10/2011
Petrol Chemical
Permanent
South East - Sunbury
Procurement Manager – Application Services £65,000 plus excellent benefits
- Indirect Procurement delivers value through effective implementation of market-facing strategies, which are developed from its deep understanding of the interplay between demand and the supply markets. Value and risks are managed through the identification and use of supplier relationships where our client scope, scale and buying power have been optimized. Further, Indirect Procurement's efforts are supported by a suite of procurement process and systems that allow for effective market engagements, contract development and management, purchasing activities and supplier relationship and performance management.
  
  Indirect Procurement's Vision is to have, a world-class supply base firmly in place and readily accessible to our clients, producing a sustainable competitive advantage, while delivering increased profits and boosting shareholder value. We will achieve our Vision by having a dedicated global team of professionals in place to execute our Indirect Procurement Strategy and by applying PSCM best practices in support of our clients across the enterprise.
  
  Role Synopsis:
  
  The IT&S Function is undertaking a significant transformation of its applications support and development landscape through a multi-year strategy. The transformation was enabled by a the consolidation of a significant part of the existing applications portfolio into an IT&S Function level market engagement, the first phase of which was completed in 2Q09 and b) the establishment of Segment level IT&S sourcing strategies. This role will be accountable for providing procurement leadership within the IT applications Procurement team in the trading division (IST).
  
  Key aspects of the role include:
  
  Engaging internal stakeholders globally in order to understand business objectives and desired market related outcomes.
  
  Involved in wide ranging planning cycles from short term to multi year sourcing activities.
  
  Maintain and evolve the category strategy to factor market dynamics and business requirements.
  
  Understanding options and risks associated with procurement/supply chain activities.
  
  Leading procurement projects including the negotiation of contracts & commercial terms consistent with maximising business value for IT&S.
  
  Building and managing supplier relationships.
  
  Measuring / reporting the value delivered.
  
  Liaising with Vendor Management to deliver a joint approach for vendors.
  
  Maintain, influence and develop relationships with the IT&S leadership and CIO.
  
  Drive the procurement agenda with the IT&S leadership and develop a deeper business alignment in order to understand key IT&S objectives.
  
  Line responsibilities for a procurement specialist and mentoring of less experienced team members.
  
  The role will report directly to the Applications Category Manager.
  
  Accountable for:
  
  Key Accountabilities:
  
  Compliance to and the updating of the category strategy in line with market forces and business plans across the IT group and IST.
  
  The development of sourcing strategies in alignment with set IT applications sector strategies and specific business objectives (both local and global).
  
  Understands business requirements for third party goods and services.
  
  Developing and maintaining knowledge of the IT application services market place.
  
  Engaging the business and provide guidance on procurement process and risk management.
  
  Manages supplier relationships.
  
  Leading the full sourcing process which includes development of scope, supplier selection, commercial negotiation, and contract execution.
  
  Provides on-going contract cost management and risk assessment.
  
  Line accountability for sourcing specialist.
  
  Championing and supporting the deployment of the appropriate purchase to pay solution.
  
  Ensuring the Procurement common processes are implemented, used and continually improved.
  
  Coaching less experienced Procurement staff.
  
  Participating in company networks, sharing information, best practices and lessons learned.
  
  Interfacing where relevant with the Indirect Procurement Operations Centre.
  
  Effectively/Optimize utilization of the offshore IP Procurement Operations Centre (POC) to deliver sourcing activities.
  
  Work closely with POC Service Delivery Leads and Service Delivery Coordinators to assure POC sourcing delivery to the business stakeholders.
- See the full vacancy details and apply online - Supply Chain jobs (Analyst) -

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