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Procurement / Purchasing Manager Burgess Hill - with parking available onsite - also around a 15 minute walk from the train station. Full time permanent role - Hybrid role with 2 or 3 days per week in the office and the rest working from home. Monday - Friday 0900-1700. Salary £39000 - £40000 with extensive all round company / staff benefits. Good pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays (increases with length of service), Private Medical Insurance, company funded social events, employee assistance programme, bonus scheme available - plus more. We are very pleased to be partnered with our scientific based client as they seek to recruit a Procurement Manager to join their professional organisation. This role involves working directly with the leadership team and gives an opportunity to head up a small team of three within the sourcing part of the business The role - Procurement Manager This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for global sourcing, supplier management, inventory strategy, and team development, ensuring complex customer requirements are delivered effectively and compliantly. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, driving performance, process improvements, and strategic sourcing initiatives. Duties will include: Team Leadership & Management • Lead and develop a high-performing sourcing team (small team of 3), • Manage day-to-day workload planning, performance and delivery, • Coach, mentor and support career development and succession planning Sourcing & Supply Chain • Oversee sourcing to meet customer specifications, • Build strong supplier relationships and monitor performance, • Negotiate contracts, pricing, SLAs and delivery terms Inventory & Operations • Own inventory forecasting, optimisation and reporting, • Monitor stock levels, spend and supply risks, • Ensure efficient fulfilment of customer requirements Strategy & Continuous Improvement • Analyse data and sourcing metrics to drive improvements, • Identify gaps in performance and implement action plans Stakeholder & Customer Management • Act as escalation point for complex sourcing queries, • Collaborate with internal teams, • Engage directly with customers where required Compliance & Quality • Ensure adherence to EHS, GDP, GMP, GCP and regulatory standards, • Work closely with Quality teams to maintain approved supplier status Experience, competencies and knowledge required: Essential: • Proven experience in sourcing / procurement / supply chain management, • Previous line management experience with strong leadership and coaching skills., • Strong background in supplier management and negotiation, • Experience analysing supply chain data and performance metrics, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management, • Analytical, data-driven approach Desirable: • Life sciences / medical / laboratory sector experience, • Knowledge of regulated environments (GMP / GCP / ISO etc.), • Experience with Salesforce, ERP systems (e.g. X3) For more information regarding this new and exciting Procurement Manager opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out! Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job

The role of the Account Handler is to provide office-based support to an Account Executive in the day to day running of the personal lines client portfolio, including setting up all appropriate actions from new business quotes and sales, mid-term adjustments and renewals. The Account Handler is the first point of contact for all client and provider queries and issues as they arise and is expected to have the skills and knowledge to understand what actions are required to meet the expectations of all parties. Key Responsibilities Ensure the smooth running of assigned portfolio on a day-to-day basis Achieve agreed retention rates Achieve cross selling and referral targets Develop, maintain and cultivate a constructive and professional relationship with clients and insurers at all levels Be the first point of contact for day-to-day enquiries from clients, providers and other internal and external sources Independently respond to queries from both clients and insurers in a pro-active manner Resolve any identified discrepancies in provider documentation before sending to clients Maintain client records and data in line with our systems and protocols Provide a proactive professional telephone handling service for both internal & external contracts, including clients, providers and colleagues. What are we looking for? Essential - Background in Commercial Insurance, such as Office & surgeries, commercial combined, contractors combined, property owners and fleet Ideal - PI, MLP and Cyber experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative The ability to work under pressure and assimilate large quantities of information quickly, while maintaining attention to detail Effective teamworking skills Influencing and negotiation skills Resilience, to enable you to deal with problems and constructive criticism In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family and be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are: Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family Gain CII or ACII qualifications to boost your knowledge and career prospects Pensions scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch. #AIB #LI-EM1 #INDX1 Everywhen is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited CVs from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have requested assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

Purchasing / Procurement Manager Burgess Hill - with parking available onsite - also around a 15 minute walk from the train station. Full time permanent role - Hybrid role with 2 or 3 days per week in the office and the rest working from home. Monday - Friday 0900-1700. Salary £39000 - £40000 with extensive all round company / staff benefits. Good pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays (increases with length of service), Private Medical Insurance, company funded social events, employee assistance programme, bonus scheme available - plus more. We are very pleased to be partnered with our scientific based client as they seek to recruit a Purchasing Manager to join their professional organisation. This role involves working directly with the leadership team and gives an opportunity to head up a small team of three within the sourcing part of the business The role - Purchasing Manager This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for global sourcing, supplier management, inventory strategy, and team development, ensuring complex customer requirements are delivered effectively and compliantly. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, driving performance, process improvements, and strategic sourcing initiatives. Duties will include: Team Leadership & Management • Lead and develop a high-performing sourcing team (small team of 3), • Manage day-to-day workload planning, performance and delivery, • Coach, mentor and support career development and succession planning Sourcing & Supply Chain • Oversee sourcing to meet customer specifications, • Build strong supplier relationships and monitor performance, • Negotiate contracts, pricing, SLAs and delivery terms Inventory & Operations • Own inventory forecasting, optimisation and reporting, • Monitor stock levels, spend and supply risks, • Ensure efficient fulfilment of customer requirements Strategy & Continuous Improvement • Analyse data and sourcing metrics to drive improvements, • Identify gaps in performance and implement action plans Stakeholder & Customer Management • Act as escalation point for complex sourcing queries, • Collaborate with internal teams, • Engage directly with customers where required Compliance & Quality • Ensure adherence to EHS, GDP, GMP, GCP and regulatory standards, • Work closely with Quality teams to maintain approved supplier status Experience, competencies and knowledge required: Essential: • Proven experience in sourcing / procurement / supply chain management, • Previous line management experience with strong leadership and coaching skills., • Strong background in supplier management and negotiation, • Experience analysing supply chain data and performance metrics, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management, • Analytical, data-driven approach Desirable: • Life sciences / medical / laboratory sector experience, • Knowledge of regulated environments (GMP / GCP / ISO etc.), • Experience with Salesforce, ERP systems (e.g. X3) For more information regarding this new and exciting Purchasing Manager opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out! Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job

Sales & Account Manager – West Sussex – Salary DOE + Benefits – REF 057 Salary DOE + Benefits Mon – Fri Full-time, On-site An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established, privately owned organisation operating within highly regulated industries. With a strong international presence and continued growth, the business is now looking to strengthen its commercial team with the appointment of a Sales & Account Manager. This is a key commercial role focused on managing and growing existing customer accounts while identifying and securing new business opportunities. You will work closely with customers across regulated sectors, delivering tailored solutions and building long-term partnerships, while collaborating internally with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional service and delivery. Offering a high degree of autonomy, this position provides the opportunity to influence commercial strategy, contribute to business growth, and develop strong relationships with both UK and international clients. Travel will form part of the role. Skills & Experience Needed: • Proven experience in Sales or Account Management • Strong track record of developing existing accounts and winning new business • Experience operating within manufacturing, engineering, or regulated industries (pharma/biotech advantageous) • Commercially astute with the ability to manage pricing, negotiations, and ...

Account Manager – Exciting Internet Marketing company Hybrid working in offices in West Sussex A highly successful and innovative creative Internet Marketing Agency, with amazing offices in the heart of the West Sussex countryside are looking to recruit an experienced Account Manager to join their team. The role of the Account Manager is to effectively manage their client portfolio to help clients improve their web presence. You will have solid Account Management experience, ideally from an Agency background and be able to create and maintain long-term client relationships. This role is hybrid working in their offices near Hassocks, West Sussex so you will need to be able to drive to this location. JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintaining good, healthy client relationships through regular phone, email and face to face meetings, • Collaboratively working with other teams (SEO, PPC, PR, Campaigns & Branding, Web Development) to define the correct strategy and delivery schedule to meet the needs and objectives of the client, • Overseeing the quality of service delivery in terms of efficiency and client satisfaction, • Working with client development plans and internal processes to deliver long-term client relationships, • Documenting all client contact to share with the client and internal stakeholders, • Ensuring the delivery of monthly marketing reports to clients, • Identifying and presenting new business opportunities to your portfolio of clients to grow agency revenues, • Analysis, tracking and monitoring of rankings, conversions and traffic using a wide range of tools, • Management of client budgets Skills required: • Good understanding of SEO, PR, PPC and / or digital marketing practices, • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, along with project management, time and resource management tools, • Strong self-motivational and confident interpersonal skills to effectively communicate across all levels of management and with all stakeholders, • Strong project and account planning skills to ensure effective management of client expectations to deliver relevance and quality on a daily basis, • A demonstrable passion and shared ambition to deliver client business objectives from the very outset, and to ensure that each project makes a positive contribution to the overall client strategy, • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, • Experience of successfully managing a diverse range of SME clients, • Experience of working in a fast-paced industry with competing client demands, and an exceptional ability to work methodically and with a high level of attention to detail This role will suit a natural and confident communicator with a flair for building and nurturing strong relationships with customers; who is also a keen team player across the board, able to take ownership of client projects in a calm and professional manner and turn strategy into successful implementation. Due to the beautiful rural location of their offices you will need to be able to drive and have your own transport. Please send your CV for immediate interview Salary: £30k – £35k depending on experience

Your new company You will be joining a highly regarded, international organisation operating within a complex and fast-evolving sector. The business is well established in the UK and Ireland with a strong reputation for delivering innovative, high-value solutions to its customers. The environment is commercially driven, regulated and procurement-led, with a clear focus on balancing growth, compliance and long-term partnerships. The role is outside of scope, paying £300-£360 per day (Ltd / UMB) outside IR35. Your new role As Commercial Contracts Manager, you will sit within a specialist team responsible for drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of customer and supplier contracts. A significant part of the role will involve supporting tender activity, working closely with bids and commercial teams to assess risk, shape submissions and position the business effectively. You will take ownership of contract reviews and negotiations across multiple high-value opportunities at any one time, providing clear, pragmatic advice to internal stakeholders. Alongside this, you will advise on live contracts, handle variations, and support on a broad range of commercial documentation. This is a visible role across the business, requiring you to build strong internal relationships and influence decision making, while ensuring that commercial objectives are met without exposing the organisation to unnecessary risk. What you'll need to succeed You will bring a strong foundation in commercial contracts, ideally as a qualified lawyer or with a recognised contract qualification, although significant practical experience will be equally valuable. You will have a track record of: Drafting and negotiating complex, high-value contracts Operating within tender or procurement-led environments Providing clear, commercially grounded advice to non-legal stakeholders Experience within regulated sectors or exposure to public procurement frameworks will be advantageous, as will a working understanding of data protection considerations. From a personal perspective, you will be: Commercially minded and pragmatic in your approach Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels Detail orientated, with strong drafting and negotiation capability Resilient, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team. What you'll get in return You will gain exposure to complex, high-value commercial work within a well-structured and supportive environment. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple business areas, enhancing both your technical and commercial skill set. This is a 12-month opportunity that will suit someone looking to further develop their experience in a dynamic, collaborative setting, where you will have genuine influence on commercial outcomes and contractual strategy. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

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