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If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site. \n Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to \ntransform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing \nlife-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no \ntherapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading \ntherapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. \nOur patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development \nadvancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and \nneuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development \nlaboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to \nserving patients worldwide. Please visit\n more information. \n Technical Operations (TO) is the Jazz function that is tasked with the development, manufacture, and supply of medicines globally. Operational Excellence (OE) is a key strategic and enabling capability to drive engagement and effective growth within TO by creating a high-performance, innovative, and resilient organizational change capability to enhance its ability to deliver premium service across E2E value chains within the Jazz enterprise. TO now has the ambition to extend its current OE capability by building a world-class Enterprise Excellence (EE) capability that supports the TO function to be a high-performance, innovative, and resilient “Engine” to drive Jazz’s sustainable and profitable growth. This vision centers on creating capacity, capability, and agility to consistently deliver premium service across the E2E value chain, whilst protecting our license to operate. It will enable significant value creation and embed a continuous improvement culture supported by digital innovation. The new “EE Team” will drive measurable, tangible and timely performance improvement projects through a standardized project delivery and program governance framework, operational “Best Practice” (BP) knowledge sharing, employee OE capability development, and a companywide OE “Community of Practice (CoP).” This “EE Operations Lead” role will work for the “Head of Enterprise Excellence” and play a pivotal coordination and leadership role within this team, ensuring that demand management, resource allocation, communication and reporting processes operate seamlessly across the EE team. It will act as the central link between TO leadership, EE Team, OE practitioners, training providers, and all other external partners, This role will be truly instrumental in maintaining program cadence, transparency, and employee engagement across the enterprise. Essential Functions / Responsibilities * Operational Coordination and Demand Management * Manage forecasting, planning, prioritizing, and processing of incoming EE enquiries / requests for support. * Maintain an up-to-date demand pipeline, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and resource capacity. * Facilitate intake discussion / prioritisation review with leadership to ensure balanced workload distribution. * Resource Management and Mobilisation * Manage team resourcing, onboarding, and mobilisation across multiple business units and projects. * Track resource allocation, project assignments, and skill utilisation to support optimal team performance. * Coordinate new team member induction, including system access, documentation, and mentoring support. * Community of Practice (CoP) Leadership * Moderate the EE CoP activity daily, including approving membership requests and curating engagements. * Oversee planning and facilitation of sessions (Learning events, BP tool updates, case study presentations). * Partner with CoP “Champions” to drive practitioner engagement and share BPs across regions / functions. * Support BP solution adoption by organising “Knowledge Sharing” sessions with TO operational employees. * BP Solution and Knowledge Sharing * Support validation and management of a scalable BP solution portfolio to drive operational improvements. * Coordinate creation of consistent BP solution materials to support their adoption across the organization. * Create materials, feature/benefit statements, suggested use cases, and case studies for each BP solution. * Capability and Competency Development * Assess, validate, and implement training requests and development plans for TO and EE employees. * Coordinate and support delivery of structured education, training, coaching, and certification activities. * Ensure learning activities align with business priorities, track trainee progress, completion, and outcomes. * Monitor, manage, and report all training contractor costs / activities eligible for IDA or similar local funding. * Maintain accurate training records and provide reports on training demand, delivery, and trainee feedback. * Communication and Reporting Operations * Develop and execute communication plan, ensuring alignment with TO / BS&O communication strategy. * Maintain standard templates, cadences, and communication / reporting repositories (Teams, SharePoint). * Coordinate and produce weekly, monthly, quarterly and / or annual results reporting / updates, including: * Weekly: Internal newsletters, intranet posts, CoP updates, BP solution highlights, and recognition stories. * Monthly: Dashboards, project summaries, performance insights using Metronome, and training metrics. * Quarterly: Business reviews, presentations, maturity assessments, and training program impact reports. * Annually: EE team report, business impact summary, BP case studies, and award program coordination. * Continuous Improvement and Program Support * Support EE leadership with operational planning, KPI / metric tracking, and training performance reviews. * Partner with the Digital Enablement and Analytics teams to leverage dashboards, and key reporting tools. * Contribute to design / improvement of governance processes, templates, and communications frameworks. * Coordinate input to communications, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with brand standards. Routine Activities * Daily: CoP moderation, membership management, dashboard checks, and full triage of enquiry inbox. * Weekly: Update demand forecast, compile newsletter, support BP sessions, and OE training coordination. * Monthly: Consolidate KPIs, refresh Metronome data, distribute reports and track capability development. * Quarterly: Coordinate TOLT, quarterly performance, NLL meetings, BP adoption, and capability reviews. * Annually: Compile EE Annual Report, coordinate awards, summarize BP adoption and training outcomes. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Strong organizational and coordination skills with proven ability to manage multiple parallel initiatives. * Solid understanding of Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement concepts. (Green Belt level desirable) * Experienced in program / operations management, ideally within either consulting, PM, or SS environment. * Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills in both “Live” and “Asynchronous” environments. * Experienced in developing asynchronous communication. (Newsletters, dashboards, executive summaries.) * Proficient in digital collaboration and reporting tools (Metronome, SharePoint, Teams, MS Office, AI tools). * Strong planning, reporting, compliance, and tracking skills to manage training support IDA grant payments. * Skilled in customer service, internal stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and cross-functional coordination. * High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and visual presentations and other media types. * Ability to operate autonomously in a remote environment and manage competing priorities effectively. * Proactive, collaborative, and pragmatic mindset, able to drive structure / consistency in evolving processes. * Ability to travel up to 20% across UK, Ireland and Europe Note: During the EE Program start-up phase, it may be necessary to take on some additional responsibilities for business partnering and/or project support until such time as the EE team recruitment processes have fully completed and all business partner roles are fully staffed. Education and Licenses * Required: * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline required (Or significant, appropriate business experience in similar roles. * Preferred: * Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or above). * Project Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent). * Experience in “Digital / OE / CI Transformation” programs or capability-building environments. * Prior experience working in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated industries is advantageous. Candidates should be prepared for approximately 20% travel across the UK, Ireland and Europe. #LI-Remote #LI-SP1 Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: .

Pilgrim's Europe is looking for a highly experienced and strategic.Category or Business Unit (BU).This role is critical in ensuring accurate demand forecasting, resource planning, and the development of production and sales plans (S&OP) that align with business objectives and strategic goals.Integra

Transport Planner / Transport Operation Planner Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 30k plus performance related bonus after successful probation. Working Hours : 10am - 7pm Monday to-Thursday, 9am - 6pm Friday (1-hour unpaid break) Main purpose of role: To ensure that all the distribution network is planned so deliveries are made in the most effective, efficient and cost-effective way utilising dynamic route planning software and internal operating systems. Providing a world class distribution service to clients. You will also need to take into account effective scheduling, health & safety, legislation and compliance working closely with all key stakeholders within the business. Key responsibilities: Dynamic daily route planning ensuring maximum vehicle utilisation analysing and interpreting data. Routes to be checked on Sage and mapped to ensure that the correct customers have dropped onto the correct rounds and correct days. Any issues to be report to the sales team. Ensure communication at high level with the night shift operations ensuring a clear hand off of the next day delivery requirement. Ensure all routes have the correct number of drops as per route optimisation and are complete inside their working hours in addition maintain check weight report on every vehicle through our internal WMS. Review the routes with the line manager weekly and refresh dynamic route optimisation. Ensure excellent communication lines with 3PL providers and seamless booking in of client deliveries via Ceva / Bidfood / BA etc. Vehicle maintenance schedules to be checked weekly and route optimisation to be planned in accordance with any vehicle down time working closely with the supply chain and logistics manager. Keeping up to date with government transport and planning policy and legislation Communication with the sales team of any change of delivery, route or schedule. Advise line manager of any obstructions to making safe, efficient deliveries on time. Maintain vehicle temperature checks and audit weekly communicate any discrepancies directly to the Supply Chain and Logistics Manager. Supporting Cover for line manager when on leave and absent from the business. Collate and log driver KPIS utilising route optimisation software and other platforms on a daily basis enabling supply chain and logistics manager to review with the head of operations. Monitor PCNs and report back to Supply Chain and Logistics Manager and Head of Operations. Collate any driver daily defect reporting and communicate directly with the Supply Chain and Logistics Manager for resolution. Update or change any delivery instructions for drivers working closely with Telesales and Customer Service colleagues. Maintain weekly vehicle checks alongside Supply Chain and Logistics Manager Salary & benefits: 30k plus performance related bonus after successful probation. Hours of work: 10.00am to 7.00am Monday to Thursday, 9am to 6pm Friday (1 hour unpaid break) Working Hours : 10am - 7pm Monday to-Thursday, 9am - 6pm Friday (1-hour unpaid break) 25 days holiday plus public holidays Cash health plan (money back for dentist, opticians, physio etc.) Life assurance (4 x salary) Staff discount on ALL products Pension (3% employer and 5% employee) Candidate criteria: Skills/competencies; Good communication skills both written and verbal Excellent customer service skills Excellent attention to detail Problem solving skills and the ability to adapt plans IT skills for using spreadsheets (Excel) and route planning software The ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Have good administration skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Outlook Knowledge Required: Good geographical knowledge of the UK particularly London and the South of England Experience Required; Experienced in working in transport or distribution background Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Logistics Coordinator, Logistics Manager, Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Transportation Supervisor, will all be considered. TPBN1_UKTJ

At Pilgrim's Europe, you'll play a key role in shaping our supply chain strategy and driving operational excellence. Pilgrim's Europe is looking for a highly experienced and strategic Head of Supply Chain Planning to lead the end‑to‑end planning process for our Category or Business Unit (BU). Ex

Pilgrim’s Europe is looking for a highly experienced and strategic Head of Supply Chain Planning to lead the end-to-end planning process for our Category or Business Unit (BU). Join to apply for the Head of Supply Chain Planning role at Pilgrim's Europe. Implementation of planning processes, polic

In this strategic role, you will lead end-to-end planning processes, including Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). Your responsibilities will include developing inventory policies, ensuring accurate demand forecasting, and collaborating with cross-functional te

A leading food company in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of Supply Chain Planning to lead end-to-end planning for their business unit. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in supply chain planning, strong leadership abilities, and a minimum of 5 years in the food industry, parti

A leading food company is seeking an experienced Head of Supply Chain Planning to lead the end-to-end planning process. This role is critical for demand forecasting, resource planning, and aligning production with strategic goals. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in supply chain pr

Working for a fast paced, growing manufacturing company Client Details Our client is a well established manufacturing company based in Lancashire who are now recruiting a Head of Supply Chain as part of their continued journey of culture change modernisation and improvement. Head of Supply Chain r

As Head of Supply Chain, youll:. Head of Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Start-Up London. Are you ready to take ownership of a fast-growing supply chain in one of Londons most exciting start-ups?.

My job Head of Supply Chain Planning About the Role Pilgrim's Europe is looking for a highly experienced and strategic Head of Supply Chain Planning to lead the end-to-end planning process for our Category or Business Unit (BU). Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the

As a key partner to senior Supply Chain and R&D leaders this role drives digital transformation across planning manufacturing logistics product innovation and compliance unlocking end-to-end efficiency accelerating speed to market and shaping the future of Wellas product and supply ecosystems. The H

A dynamic pharmaceutical start-up in London is seeking a Head of Supply Chain to lead and scale their end-to-end supply chain function. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of management experience, strong analytical skills, and thrives in fast-paced environments. Competitive salary and benefits

A leading aviation consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Material Efficiency Tools Projects to lead strategic transformation initiatives in airline supply chain management.

A leading beauty products company is seeking a Head of Supply Chain and Research & Development to drive the digital transformation of its global operations. This strategic role will oversee the entire lifecycle of enterprise applications supporting these functions and lead a team of 40 professionals

OM Search Consultants is proud to represent an innovative privately owned organisation on their search for a strategic customer focussed individual to join the business as their Head of Procurement and supply chain. As the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain you will be responsible for adding value

What we’re looking for in the appointed Head of Supply Chain. Head of Supply Chain – Pharmaceutical Start-Up London. Are you ready to take ownership of a fast-growing supply chain in one of London’s most exciting start-ups?.

Pilgrim's Europe is looking for a highly experienced and strategic Head of Supply Chain Planning to lead the end-to-end planning process for our Category or Business Unit (BU). This role is critical in ensuring accurate demand forecasting, resource planning, and the development of production and sal

Familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Strong toolbox, with the ability to optimise and develop professional standards, processes, templates and procedures.

De Vere Latimer Estate offers 27 versatile spaces for weddings, conferences, meetings, training and team-building events across three areas of the property. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and collea

As our Head of Operations you will consolidate and strengthen operational delivery across a number of mission critical areas impacting member experience, certification and customer service. Champion customer service excellence for members and supply chain stakeholders. Contribute to strategic planni

We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and

Spark of Genius, part of the CareTech Family, is a leading provider of education and residential care throughout the UK offering individualised pathways to empower and enable children and young people. The candidate will also use their experience to support our homes with a profile of children and y

With a respected global structure, industry-leading progression, and a pipeline of major hyperscale and colocation schemes, this is the perfect opportunity for you as a Senior Project Manager who wants to build a long-term career at the top of the data centre sector. You'll be joining a business kno

You'll spend approximately 60% of your time on-site and 40% in the office, travelling across the London area. Project Manager (Healthcare Refurbishment) £50,000 - £60,000 + Performance Bonus + Hybrid Working Options + Private Medical + Career Growth + Professional Development Bourn

Since their incorporation nearly 20 years ago this procurement company pride themselves on their excellent levels of growth in recent years, boasting multiple offices and an ever growing portfolio of blue-chip clients. Buyer (Procurement / Logistics / Supply Chain). This role would suit somebody per

Working out of the Head Office, This role is ideally suited to a Buyer who is currently working within the Construction industry and is looking for the next step in their career; or an individual with extensive industry knowledge that has excellent communication and negotiation skills and is keen to

With a busy project pipeline and healthy order book for 2026, the business are seeking to recruit a Senior Project Manager with a track record of delivering projects in excess of c£30m in single value through the whole project lifecycle including pre-construction, PCSA and on-site delivery. Ou

Since their incorporation nearly 20 years ago this procurement company pride themselves on their excellent levels of growth in recent years, boasting multiple offices and an ever growing portfolio of blue-chip clients. This role would suit somebody who has worked within the construction or energy ma

Support the development of the Indirect supply chain strategy with the Supply Chain Manager. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this role is responsible for managing the procurement of indirect categories, ensuring cost-effective purchasing strategies, and maintaining strong supplier relationshi

South of UK Various Locations / Flexible Site-Based & Remote.

Ensuring they role model great leadership skills they also oversee all aspects of the store including achievement of all operational KPI targets, driving high store standards, excellent safe and legal compliance and ensuring our managers are highly capable and motivated in order to create a high per

The successful Buyer will also develop sourcing strategies, manage KPIs, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Your primary duties will include: Liaising with suppliers and managing procurement processes Ensuring the timely delivery of essential materials and components Maintaining accurate inventory records and optimising supply chain efficiency Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and imp

Proficiency in using SAP and Microsoft Office applications. Maintaining accurate inventory records and optimising supply chain efficiency. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Since their incorporation nearly 20 years ago this procurement company pride themselves on their excellent levels of growth in recent years, boasting multiple offices and an every growing portfolio of blue-chip clients. This role would suit somebody perhaps from a supply chain, logistics, or procure

You will be instrumental in managing the contracts and leading a team of Contract Managers, Site Manager's, Resident Liaison Officers, and subcontractors. Focus on motivation of the workforce to deliver on time and to budget. The Operations Manager will oversee teams delivering planned maintenance p

Ownership of procurement and allocation for all events * Regularly evaluate and improve product offerings to exceed customer expectations. So you will be at the top of your game and want to be a part of something very special. Product/Buying – Unrivalled product * Manage the ordering and

The Role You will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of a portfolio of live projects, working closely with clients, designers, subcontractors, and internal teams. Key responsibilities include: * Managing multiple concurrent highways, structures, and infr

We are looking for a Buyer who can support procurement activity across a wide range of construction materials, subcontract packages and specialist suppliers. Role overview * Manage procurement activities across multiple work streams * Source materials and services aligned to project requirements

You will be responsible for driving account price benchmarking, quality and service delivery to ensure continuity of supply. As a CIPS qualified, or partially qualified expert, You will need to consider the legal aspects of buying and understand the needs and processes of the business. The business

An understanding of Bills of Materials and MRP systems is essential. Job Title: Buyer Structure: Hybrid (1 day per week at home) Industry: Manufacturing Salary: Competitive We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to join our clients Team, focusing on the procurement of electro-mecha

Working out of the Head Office, This role is ideally suited to a Buyer who is currently working within the Construction industry and is looking for the next step in their career; or an individual with extensive industry knowledge that has excellent communication and negotiation skills and is keen to

This office-based role offers an exciting opportunity to work with clients and suppliers worldwide.

They are both passionate about the quality of service they deliver to their clients, as well as taking pride in offering an inclusive team environment and support and development. They also offer an outstanding package of benefits. The programme of work in question includes both maintenance and refu

Working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, marketing, and finance teams, you'll play a key role in driving cost efficiency, product innovation, and supplier performance. This 12 Month Fixed Term Contract is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Category Manger or Procurement Manger t

The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of the company’s compliance systems in accordance with the requirements of CAA regulations across the companies CAA approvals. Compliance / QA Manager Location: Oxford & Leicester sites, East Midlands Salary: £38 - £

Client Details The organisation is a well-established entity, they are part of a group of organisation, focusing on delivering innovative solutions and maintaining high standards in its field. The Senior Commercial Manager will oversee procurement, commercial, operations and supply chain activities