Procurement Jobs

Portfolio Procurement are recruiting a Procurement Specialist for a leading company based in Berkshire.You be required write procurement content for a leading publishing business. You will be up to date with the current procurement trends and constantly evolving and advancing procurement tech, especially in niche areas such as category management, supplier management, negotiation, and strategic sourcing.This a hybrid role where you will be required to be on on-site at least 2 days per week. Experience: * 5 years Procurement and Supply Chain experience * Must be MCIPS qualified * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Benefits: * Up to £70,000 per year * Private healthcare * Cycle to work scheme * Pension plan - Salary sacrifice scheme For more information, please apply below 49071CBINDPRO

Portfolio Procurement are recruiting for an Unlicenced Medicines Buyer for a growing pharmaceutical client based in Essex. The Role: * Sourcing and Procurement of Unlicenced medicines * Arranging the transport and shipment of products * Helping to maintain an efficient supply chain to ensure no interruption of supply to customers * Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers Experience: * Experience in the purchasing of Unlicenced medicines * Understanding of GDP and regulatory requirements for Unlicenced medicines * Attention to detail with strong analytical skills * Excellent communicator. This role comes with an attractive basic salary, hybrid working option, bonus scheme, employee mentoring programme, and casual dress. INDPRO48815R1

Portfolio Procurement have been engaged by our leading Essex based client to recruit for an Export and Trade Compliance Control officer. This role comes with a very attractive basic salary which will be discussed at application stage. Main responsibilities: * Lead and oversee the implementation of the Trade Compliance plans, policies and procedures. * Ensure correct Trade Compliance controls are identified and implemented * Apply and manage local export authorisations * Provide guidance and frequent communication on trade compliance matters * Identify training needs related to Export Compliance Key Skills and Experience: * In depth knowledge of UK and US export Laws and Regulations * Experience with managing teams * Experience in implementation of Trade Compliance programmes * Knowledge of industry best practice * Proven direct experience with International Trade regulations experience * Experience within a High Technology, Defence or Aerospace Environment * Proven Knowledge of ITAR and EAR regulations and global sanctions framework 49107DH INDPRO

Job Title: Senior BuyerSalary: £40,000Location: BerkshireType: Permanent (Hybrid) Portfolio Procurement are recruiting a Senior Buyer for a leading healthcare company based in the heart of Berkshire.As an experienced Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for supporting Senior Management in running daily procurement operations. Experience: * 3 years Procurement and Supply Chain experience * Must be CIPS qualified (Level 4) * Cost Management and SRM experience * Managing and negotiating contracts * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP Responsibilities: * Managing supplier relationships in line with the company management regulations * Assisting with company bidding and pricing * Providing support to the Operations Team, agreeing internal SLA's * Working within a set budget for categories * Process Improvement & Efficiency * Engaging with stakeholders Benefits: * Up to £40,000 per year * Private healthcare * Cycle to work scheme * Pension plan - Salary sacrifice scheme Please note: An Enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate For more information, please apply below 49105CBINDPRO

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Derbyshire based client to recruit for a Part Time Purchasing Manager. The roleAs the companies Purchasing Manager you will ensure cost effective and timely purchasing of all materials required for Production and any other services as required by the business.You will also play a key role in optimising the companies supply chain and the maintaining and building of supplier relationships. To be considered for this role you must have: * Previous purchasing/buying experience of at 5 years ideally from a food or chemical manufacturing environment, candidates from other areas of manufacturing will also be considered * You must have strong negotiation, communication, and organisational skills. * Good IT Skills particularly in Excel INDPRO49090DH

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading West Midlands based client to recruit for an IT Procurement Manager. Responsibilities: * Implements procurement procedures in keeping with the Procurement strategy and Procurement Policy and processes including the delivery of these. * Lead the procurement process for IT related spend. * Supports development of appropriate IT procurement strategies that support value for money objectives e.g. supplier consolidation. * Facilitates development of relationships with existing and potential IT suppliers through strategic supplier relationship management. * Ensure IT suppliers continue to deliver best value by actively benchmarking against identified and approved comparators; and negotiating any contract changes * Prepare and deliver senior level presentations/reports to support any procurement strategy, price changes and products Requirements: * IT Category Management & Category Strategy Development * Demonstrable experience in running tenders and leading complex IT procurement competitions. * Demonstrable experience in leading commercial negotiations within a highly regulated Procurement environment under the guidelines of PCR * Supplier relationship management experience * Ideally qualified to at least Level 4 CIPS with a desire to achieve MCIPS 48357DHR2INDPRO

Portfolio Procurement are recruiting on behalf of an expanding business who are looking for a Buyer to join their team. We are looking for someone who has experience within the Manufacturing or Engineering Industry. It is also a must that you are willing to travel between my clients two sites. Main Duties * Manage and maintain strong relationships with suppliers * Negotiate annual cost savings for the business where applicable * Purchasing of materials and other requirements for the sites * Good Inventory Management experience * Excellent understanding of Inventory Management Systems * Experience procuring metals and steels * Excellent record keeping * Good understanding of supply chain management Person Spec * Awareness of procurement practices and techniques * IT Skills and communication skills Benefits * Bonus Scheme and Performance bonus * Cycle to work scheme * Health and Wellbeing programme * On site parking * Gym Discounts If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply with your most up to date CV. INDPRO

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Kent based client to recruit for a Food Buyer on an initial 6-month contract. The role: To support the strategic purchasing of packaging/ingredients through effective data analysis, forecasting using systems (Microsoft Dynamics & Excel) and market research, with an objective to provide timely availability of materials for operations/production team. Main responsibilities: * Negotiate terms of contract. * Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers. * Understand the basic rules of vendor management, allocation, and price negotiation. * Liaise with other departments within the organisation to ensure projects are completed. * Planning, monitoring, and maintaining suitable inventory levels. * Raising, placing, and tracking Purchase Orders. * Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at best possible price Skills and Experience * Previous experience as a Buyer within a food manufacturing company * A strong academic background, with a qualification in a related discipline. * Advanced excel skills and good knowledge of all other Microsoft products. * Working knowledge of ERP Systems. * High attention to detail. * Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. * Numerical and analytical skills.INDPRO

Portfolio Procurement are recruiting for a Head of Supply Chain for our leading Essex based client. The Role :As Head of Supply Chain, you will be responsible for leading an exceptional Supply Chain to our global customers. My client are looking for a motivated leader, who is passionate about driving improvement in Supply Chain best practice, and who has experience in managing a large team. Responsibilities will include: * Accountability for global demand and supply planning and forecasting processes. * Ensuring that business planning and forecasting data is correct and supplied in a timely manner to ensure efficient planning. * Leadership and development of the Supply Chain Planning, warehouse, and Logistics teams * Optimising the end-to-end supply chain to maximise performance in inventory management, lead time and OTD * Capacity planning activities across the business in close collaboration with business streams and functions * Timely provision of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and business analysis * Optimization of inbound material scheduling to ensure it is in line with business requirements and inventory target. To be successful in this role you must be/have: * Demonstrable experience with cutting edge S&OP methods and ideas * Previous experience managing a Supply Chain team * Previous experience in S&OP planning and process improvement * Manufacturing experience * Degree or equivalent experience in relevant Operations, Engineering or Business Administration field * Demonstrable experience of driving efficiencies and improvement throughout a business * Be able to show a commercially and customer facing focus * Be able to show a collaborative and inclusive team-based way of working * Be capable of introducing new ways of working and driving innovation through the business at pace * Able to work at pace under pressure * ERP experience A full job description will be made available for suitable candidates. 49031DHINDPRO