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We're looking for a Procurement Manager for a public sector organisation, based in Leeds (hybrid), on an initial 6 month contract running to March 2027, paying up to £600 per day (Inside IR35). This is a hybrid role with an expectation to attend the office in Leeds around 3 days a week. You can be work from Manchester or Blackpool as a location if it is more convenient. The successful Procurement Manager will support both BAU external resource management and a strategic resourcing programme. You'll run operational and programme-based procurement activity, manage supplier relationships and performance, and work closely with Legal, Finance and business stakeholders to keep procurement compliant. You will need proven experience in the following: End-to-end procurement and sourcing, with strong sourcing capability Delivering procurements under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023) and PCR 2015 Contract management and strategic supplier engagement Running further competitions through frameworks (CCS/GCF-style) Business case development and working within governance processes Building productive relationships across business areas and with external suppliers The following would be beneficial: Central government procurement experience Procuring digital services and digital specialists Professional Services category experience Knowledge of national training and implementation relating to the Procurement Act 2023 Interested? Please apply below. Procurement Manager, Sourcing Manager, Commercial Manager, PA2023, PCR 2015, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, CCS Frameworks, Public Sector Procurement, Leeds, Hybrid, Contract, Inside IR35

Are you an experienced Shipping / Freight / Logistics professional looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced product environment? \n \n dSb are currently recruiting for a Freight & Logistics Manager to support the efficient operation of the Supply Chain, working closely with the Director and a range of internal and external stakeholders. \n This is a hands-on role with responsibility for inbound freight, shipping, imports, freight forwarders and supplier relationships, negotiating with vessel bookings from Egypt and Vietnam \n \n What will you be doing? \n • Supporting the planning and management of inbound freight operations \n • Coordinating shipments and working closely with freight forwarders \n • Managing shipping schedules, arrival dates and container bookings \n • Monitoring suppliers and carriers against KPIs \n • Reviewing routing, shipping modes, volumes and carriers to identify efficiencies \n • Resolving transportation, import and supplier issues \n • Ensuring shipping and import documentation is accurate and compliant \n • Negotiating vessel bookings \n \n \n \n You’ll ideally have: \n ✅ Previous shipping / freight experience within a product/retail environment \n ✅ Working knowledge of import and shipping documentation and INCO terms \n ✅ Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage conflicting deadlines \n ✅ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills \n ✅ A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a genuine interest in improving processes \n ✅ Strong Excel and wider MS Office skills \n \n \n Candidates will need to have full-right to work in the UK and be accessible to Leeds or Hartlepool area. \n \n

Are you an experienced procurement professional with strong expertise in technology sourcing and complex commercial negotiations? \n Do you enjoy leading high-value deals, working with key stakeholders, and driving value across cloud, software and IT supplier landscapes? If so, we’d love you to read on. \n \n About the Team: \n Our procurement team is undergoing an exciting transformation as we strengthen and scale our capability to support the business. We’re creating a lean, high-performing team focused on delivering commercial value, strengthening supplier relationships and supporting business growth. \n This role will play a key part in leading our most complex and high-value technology procurement activity. \n \n This role is hybrid working; you will work predominantly from home and once a week in our Fulford Grange office (LS19 6BA). \n \n About the Role: \n As a Senior Procurement Category Manager, you will act as a subject matter expert for technology procurement, leading end-to-end sourcing, supplier negotiations and contract management across key spend areas. \n \n You will take ownership of high-value and complex contracts, including cloud, SaaS and IT services, and partner closely with stakeholders to deliver commercial outcomes and cost optimisation. \n \n You will also support the wider procurement function by embedding best practice and driving consistency across procurement processes. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement activity across technology categories including cloud, software and IT services\n, • Own and lead complex, high-value commercial negotiations with key suppliers (e.g. AWS, Microsoft)\n, • Develop and implement category strategies aligned to business objectives\n, • Manage supplier relationships, performance and risk across key contracts\n, • Identify and deliver cost optimisation opportunities across spend areas\n, • Partner with stakeholders to provide commercial insight and support decision-making\n, • Support supplier transition activity and delivery of high-priority contracts during a period of operational change\n\n \n Who You Are: \n You are a strong procurement professional with technical expertise in technology sourcing and a proven ability to lead complex commercial negotiations. \n You are confident working with senior stakeholders, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Your commercial acumen and attention to detail enable you to deliver value and mitigate risk across supplier relationships. \n \n Key Skills, Experience & Qualifications \n\n • Strong procurement experience\n, • Proven experience in technology procurement (software, SaaS, cloud or IT services)\n, • Demonstrable experience managing complex sourcing processes and contract negotiations\n, • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills\n, • Experience in supplier relationship management and contract lifecycle management\n, • Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability\n\n \n Ready to Join Us? \n At Optum, we are a UK leader in integrated healthcare software and services, supporting healthcare professionals across primary and community care, pharmacy, secondary care and specialist services. Our technology enables better, faster and more efficient patient care across the UK healthcare system. Apply today to take the next step in your career and make a tangible impact in UK healthcare. \n \n Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Commercial Facilities Manager – Potter Space (Leeds-based) \n \n Opportunity \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and ambitious Commercial Facilities Manager to join the growing Potter Space team. As the new Facilities Manager you will take ownership of the Facilities Management function across a portfolio of strategically located business parks, ensuring sites are safe, compliant, and maintained to high standards. \n \n This is a hands-on, customer-focused role where you’ll work closely with tenants, contractors, and internal teams to deliver a proactive, relationship-led service. \n \n About us \n Potter Space is a rapidly growing family owned industrial and logistics property company with an existing property portfolio of 1.7m sq ft of space over 250 acres across 6 UK business parks. \n \n Potter Space is dedicated to helping our customers, communities, and team members thrive. Our mission to provide a 'home for business' drives everything we do. We believe in inclusivity and fostering a diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. \n \n To get a better understanding of who we are and what we do, please visit our website and social media channels. \n \n The Role \n As the Facilities Manager you will report into the Head of Asset Management and have the opportunity to help deliver outstanding customer service. \n \n The role is based at our new modern headquarters in Leeds City centre with rooftop terrace, gym and close access to the train station with regular travel to our sites a key requirement of the role. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Facilities Management:\n, • Manage day-to-day FM operations across multiple sites\n, • Undertake regular inspections and schedule reactive/proactive maintenance\n, • Play a key role in system and process improvements with the wider team to maximise efficiency and quality of service provision\n, • Oversee planned maintenance programmes\n, • Health and Safety\n, • Ensure statutory compliance for the estates and head office\n, • Ensure compliance is documented efficiently and effectively\n, • Ensure individuals have appropriate training relevant to their role\n, • Maintain and communicate Crisis Management plans for each estate\n, • Contract delivery\n, • Manage contractors and supplier performance\n, • Control service charge budgets and support investment planning\n, • Customer Service\n, • Build strong tenant relationships and support customer success\n\n \n About You \n\n • Experience in Facilities Management within commercial, industrial, or logistics environments\n, • Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and compliance\n, • Proven contractor and multi-site management experience\n, • Experience of setting up and monitoring service contracts in a similar environment.\n, • Financial awareness including service charge budgets\n, • Dependable, flexible and responsible individual with excellent communication and organisational skills\n\n \n Desirable: IWFM, IOSH, or RICS qualifications \n \n Location & Package \n\n • Leeds-based (with UK travel)\n, • Competitive market salary\n, • Company car\n, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays\n, • Competitive Employers Pension contribution\n, • Private medical insurance and Death in Service cover\n, • Modern head office including Gym and roof terrace\n\n \n Application \n \n To learn more about this exciting role, and to receive a copy of the job description, contact Potter Space’s retained recruitment consultant Nathan Wakelam of Macdonald & Company on 0161 607 5089 or email nwakelam@macdonaldandcompany.com \n \n This employer is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone, regardless of their ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic, feels valued and respected. Accordingly, it is actively encouraged that applications from individuals of all backgrounds are received. Similarly, if you wish to arrange an initial conversation to find out more about this matter, please get in touch. \n \n All direct and 3rd party applications will be forward to Macdonald & Company for consideration.

We're looking for a Procurement Manager for a public sector organisation, based in Leeds (hybrid), on an initial 6 month contract running to March 2027, paying up to £600 per day (Inside IR35). This is a hybrid role with an expectation to attend the office in Leeds around 3 days a week. You can be work from Manchester or Blackpool as a location if it is more convenient. The successful Procurement Manager will support both BAU external resource management and a strategic resourcing programme. You'll run operational and programme-based procurement activity, manage supplier relationships and performance, and work closely with Legal, Finance and business stakeholders to keep procurement compliant. You will need proven experience in the following: End-to-end procurement and sourcing, with strong sourcing capability Delivering procurements under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023) and PCR 2015 Contract management and strategic supplier engagement Running further competitions through frameworks (CCS/GCF-style) Business case development and working within governance processes Building productive relationships across business areas and with external suppliers The following would be beneficial: Central government procurement experience Procuring digital services and digital specialists Professional Services category experience Knowledge of national training and implementation relating to the Procurement Act 2023 Interested? Please apply below. Procurement Manager, Sourcing Manager, Commercial Manager, PA2023, PCR 2015, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, CCS Frameworks, Public Sector Procurement, Leeds, Hybrid, Contract, Inside IR35

Our client have an immediate requirement for an experienced Interim Procurement Lead responsible for regional sourcing, tendering and contract management activities. The role will focus on delivering procurement value, managing competitive sourcing events, supplier negotiations, contract awards and ongoing supplier relationship management. This is a 6 month contract, £650 per day umbrella. Key Experience Required Strong Tender Manager / Procurement Lead background Significant experience running end-to-end sourcing and tender events Proven contract management and supplier management expertise Experience with NEC contracts, specifically: NEC Option A NEC Option C Experience with: Framework call-offs Direct contract awards/tenders Sector experience within: Construction Engineering Mechanical equipment / valves Utilities, energy or infrastructure environments preferred Applicants must have full right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Senior Procurement Professionals - Central Belt Scotland - Hybrid Working Embrace Talent is currently supporting a leading organisation with the appointment of several procurement professionals across a number of seniority levels. These opportunities are based in the Central Belt of Scotland and offer the chance to work on major capital projects, delivering complex, high-value procurement and commercial solutions across a diverse range of sectors. Whether you're an experienced category manager, procurement manager, senior procurement professional, or commercial manager currently operating at a leadership level, these positions offer the opportunity to influence strategic procurement decisions, work alongside high-caliber professionals, and develop your career within a collaborative, high-performing environment. We're keen to hear from professionals with experience in: • Strategic procurement and category management, • Delivering procurement solutions across major capital projects, infrastructure or engineering programmes, • End-to-end procurement, from strategy and market engagement through to contract award and supplier management, • Developing and implementing procurement and category strategies, • Commercial negotiations and supplier relationship management, • Contract management and governance, • Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across technical, operational and commercial teams, • Public sector, regulated industries, defence, utilities or infrastructure (desirable), • NEC, JCT, FIDIC or other recognised forms of contract (desirable) We're looking for individuals who can demonstrate: • Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement, • Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, • The ability to build credibility and relationships at all levels, • Experience delivering measurable commercial outcomes within complex project environments, • A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent remuneration and benefits are available, together with hybrid working, genuine career development opportunities, and the chance to work on high-profile, nationally significant capital projects. If you're considering your next move and would be interested in a confidential discussion, I'd be delighted to hear from you.

Edwards & Pearce Recruitment are working with a large national organisation in the medical space to appoint a Category Manager with services and material procurement experience. You will be joining a team that operates as business partners across the organisation, working with stakeholders to look for cost savings, ensure an effective procurement and tendering process, and manage the supplier relationships and performance. The department takes a strategic approach towards spend and the suppliers, and you will be tasked with driving improvement and managing internal relationships. They have a great team culture, and their journey to provide a very strong procurement approach means this role offers a great opportunity for anyone looking to grow their skills and be part of this journey. Responsibilities: Identifying opportunities for saving or service improvement within the organisation Advising internal stakeholders on procurement process, and leading tendering projects Negotiating pricing and contract terms Managing supplier relationships, and ensuring supplier performance, reducing risk in the supply chain Implementing and contributing to procurement strategy Identifying internal process improvements Requirements: Previous experience of services/indirect and materials procurement Experience of managing complex contracts and high value tenders Knowledge of medical services, consumable, and devices beneficial Strong relationship management skills Knowledge of eProcurement At least part-qualified in CIPS Benefits: Pension Condensed working week Remote working The Consultancy: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer. TPBN1_UKTJ

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SOLAR PPM PROJECT MANAGER Number of Roles: 1 | Division: Building Services | Location: Castleford (Hybrid) Sigma are experts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years experience operating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, Sigma provide a true end-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixture procurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation. Ranked in the top 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200 awards, weve been acknowledged as being one of Britains fastest growing private companies. Its our people that make us who we are, and we are proud to have some of the most experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated individuals within our industry, at every level in our business. Sigma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. our business. Outline of role We are seeking an experienced PPM Project Manager to oversee the delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contracts across a national portfolio of solar PV and renewable energy assets. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring maintenance programmes are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with client expectations and industry compliance requirements. Working closely with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams, you will play a key role in maximising asset performance, maintaining strong customer relationships, and identifying opportunities for remedial works and future renewable energy projects. Main responsibilities Manage the planning and delivery of national solar PV maintenance programmes. Coordinate engineers and subcontractors across multiple locations. Ensure achievement of contractual KPIs, SLAs, and compliance standards. Review maintenance reports, inspection results, and performance data. Manage project budgets, costs, purchase orders, and supplier invoices. Prepare quotations for remedial works and identify opportunities for additional business. Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing regular updates and performance reporting. Produce KPI dashboards, compliance reports, financial forecasts, and programme updates. Ensure all work complies with relevant health & safety, electrical, and industry regulations. Support continuous improvement initiatives, process efficiencies, and operational best practice. Provide guidance and support to engineers and junior team members where required. Knowledge and experience required Essential Previous Project Management experience within Building Services, Electrical, Facilities Management, or Renewable Energy sectors. Experience delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contracts. Strong client relationship management experience. Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and subcontractors. Good understanding of electrical systems and relevant health & safety legislation. Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities. Drone licence with the ability to operate and undertake site inspections. Desirable Solar PV maintenance experience. Knowledge of battery storage systems and EV charging infrastructure. Experience working within retail or national maintenance environments. Familiarity with CAFM systems, Power BI, and Microsoft Project. Understanding of decarbonisation and sustainability programmes. Skills required Strong leadership and organisational skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Commercial and financial management skills. Ability to analyse technical information and identify solutions. Effective planning, scheduling, and resource management. Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and reporting tools. Commitment to health & safety, quality, and customer service excellence Qualifications Essential HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or equivalent industry experience. Full UK Driving Licence. Valid Drone Licence and competency in drone operation. Desirable IOSH Managing Safely. SMSTS or SSSTS. Prince2 Practitioner or APM PMQ. NEBOSH General Certificate. BS7671 Awareness. MCS Awareness. Solar PV qualification (Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems, or equivalent). Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays A days birthday leave to be taken within your birthday month Opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday* Opportunity for hybrid working* Ability to participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme* Ability to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme* Employee Assistance Programme Healthshield cash plan with discounts on high street stores Free external financial advice offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances Enhanced family friendly pay* Free tea, coffee and fruit on all sites *Subject to eligibility Opportunity to be involved with Group Colleague Board Quarterly Corporate Events/Charity Involvement Sigma is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities to progress their career, supported by a range of training and development activities and interventions If you think youve got what it takes to join our growing, winning team wed love you to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ

Where you fit in: As our Supplier Relationship Manager you will * Champion and embed Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) principles, governance frameworks, and best practices across Yorkshire Water, driving a consistent strategic approach to supplier engagement and preventing a drift into transac

Job Title: Procurement manager Location: Hybrid 60% on site (Manchester/ Leeds/ Blackpool / LEEDS is preference) Contract Duration: Until 31/3/27 Daily Rate: £600/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Supporting both BAU external resource management and a strategic resourcing programme running through to Summer 2028. Split across operational procurement and programme-based procurement activity. BAU team of 10, Programme team of 3. Key Requirements Strong end-to-end procurement and sourcing experience. Experience delivering procurements under PA2023 (Procurement Act 2023) and PCR 2015 regulations. Proven contract management experience. Experience with strategic supplier engagement and supplier relationship management. Ability to work closely with Legal, Finance and key business stakeholders to ensure compliant procurement activity. Exposure to business case development and governance processes, ideally within central government environments. Experience running further competitions through frameworks, particularly CCS/GCF-style frameworks. Strong sourcing capability is essential. Desirable Experience Central Government procurement experience preferred. Experience procuring digital services and digital specialists/resources. Professional Services category experience desirable but not essential. Knowledge of national training and implementation relating to the Procurement Act 2023. Key Experience and Skills: Experience supporting external resourcing, contingent labour, recruitment, or workforce-related commercial activities. Knowledge of public sector procurement, commercial governance, and framework agreements. Experience in contract and supplier relationship management, including monitoring supplier performance and service delivery. Ability to analyse workforce and commercial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across business areas and with external suppliers. Experience coordinating complex programmes or projects, balancing strategic priorities with BAU delivery. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information and recommendations clearly to a range of audiences. Strong organisational and planning skills, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Commercial awareness, problem-solving capability, and a continuous improvement mindset. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

Edwards & Pearce Recruitment are working with a large national organisation in the medical space to appoint a Category Manager with services and material procurement experience. You will be joining a team that operates as business partners across the organisation, working with stakeholders to look for cost savings, ensure an effective procurement and tendering process, and manage the supplier relationships and performance. The department takes a strategic approach towards spend and the suppliers, and you will be tasked with driving improvement and managing internal relationships. They have a great team culture, and their journey to provide a very strong procurement approach means this role offers a great opportunity for anyone looking to grow their skills and be part of this journey. Responsibilities: Identifying opportunities for saving or service improvement within the organisation Advising internal stakeholders on procurement process, and leading tendering projects Negotiating pricing and contract terms Managing supplier relationships, and ensuring supplier performance, reducing risk in the supply chain Implementing and contributing to procurement strategy Identifying internal process improvements Requirements: Previous experience of services/indirect and materials procurement Experience of managing complex contracts and high value tenders Knowledge of medical services, consumable, and devices beneficial Strong relationship management skills Knowledge of eProcurement At least part-qualified in CIPS Benefits: Pension Condensed working week Remote working The Consultancy: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer

A brand-new business location within a specialist cable management division is looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to help build the customer base and drive sales across Yorkshire, the Humber, the North East and Lincolnshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new venture at an early stage, giving you the chance to make a real impact as the business grows. You'll have the backing of an established and highly respected national group, while enjoying the autonomy to develop your own territory, build strong customer relationships and win new business. You'll be joining a £1.7 billion group of distribution businesses with an excellent reputation for quality products, strong supplier relationships and high levels of customer service. The group offers genuine opportunities for career progression, alongside financial rewards for commercial success. Rewards As a Business Development Manager, you will receive: A competitive starting salary of £35,000 - £45,000 (negotiable depending on experience) Excellent bonus potential Company car Company pension scheme Ongoing training and development Long-term career progression within a successful national groupResponsibilities As a Business Development Manager, you will: Develop new business opportunities across Yorkshire, the Humber, the North East and Lincolnshire Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and decision-makers Collaborate with branch and internal sales teams to drive growth Identify new market opportunities and industry trends Achieve sales targets and business objectivesRequirements To be successful in this role, you should: Ideally be from a HVAC, air conditioning or mechanical background Possess strong sales and relationship-building skills Be commercially minded with the drive to identify and win new business Have excellent communication and customer service abilities Be organised, self-motivated and capable of managing your own territory Hold a full UK driving licenceIf you think you have what it takes, apply today to find out more

Area Sales Manager – KBB Products Area: Yorkshire & East Midlands DL, TS, BD, HG, YO, LS, WF, HD, HX, S, HU, DN, LN, NG Excellent opportunity to join a well established and growing manufacturer within the KBB and plumbing products sector, supplying a wide range of independent merchants, national merchant groups and showroom partners across the region. We are looking for a commercially driven field sales professional with experience selling KBB, plumbing & heating or building products into merchant and showroom environments or a merchant sales person (external or an internal branch based sales person looking to elevate their career). The role of Area Sales Manager • Developing and growing established merchant and showroom relationships across the region, • Increasing product visibility, display and stock footprint within branch networks, • Driving incremental sales growth through trusted, long-term partnership style account management, • Cross selling and up selling a wider range of products into existing accounts to maximise share of wallet, • Building strong relationships with branch managers, buyers and showroom consultants to become a key supplier partner, • Managing key national and independent merchants including MKM, Huws Gray and Wolseley at branch level, • Supporting KBB studio and showroom partners with product knowledge and sales support, • Identifying and unlocking further growth opportunities within an established, high potential territory The Company hiring an Area Sales Manager Our client is a well established and growing specialist manufacturer within the KBB and interior solutions sector, recognised for delivering high quality, design-led and performance-driven product systems for both residential and commercial applications. With a strong heritage in product development and innovation, the business has built an excellent reputation for combining modern design with practical, installer-friendly solutions that perform across a wide range of projects. They are a trusted supplier within the KBB and interiors market, with a well-balanced presence across both merchant and showroom channels, supported by strong relationships throughout the UK distribution network. Key strengths include: Consistent investment in product development and innovation Strong reputation for quality, reliability and ease of installation Well established relationships across merchant and showroom partners High level of customer support, marketing and sales enablement Continued growth across the UK with clear long term expansion plans The business is in an exciting phase of development, offering genuine long term career prospects within a supportive and commercially focused environment. Structured training, strong onboarding and clear progression pathways are central to how they develop their people. The candidate for the Area Sales Manager role • KBB products, • Plumbing & heating products, • Bathrooms / sanitaryware, • Merchant sales, • Building materials, • Interior / decorative products Suitable candidates could currently be working as: • Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Territory Manager, Key Account Manager, Merchant Sales Representative or Internal Sales professional looking to step into a field based role. If you are a relationship-led sales professional who enjoys developing long term partnerships and growing existing business within a strong merchant and showroom network, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a high quality product range and genuine long term potential. The Package on offer for the Area Sales Manager • £42,000 basic salary, • 20% bonus, • Choice of hybrid company car or EV option, or £6,000 car allowance, • Stakeholder pension scheme, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Ref: CPJ1839

Lead Procurement Manager - Marketing Asda House, Leeds (Hybrid)- Permanent, Full Time Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Client Details Help Shape Asda's Marketing Future We're looking for an exceptional Lead Procurement Manager - Marketing to lead one of Asda's most strategically important and high-profile spend portfolios. Managing over £250m of marketing expenditure, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how Asda engages customers, builds its brand and delivers growth. Working at the heart of commercial decision-making, you'll influence senior stakeholders, drive innovation through strategic supplier partnerships and help shape Asda's future marketing capabilities. This is a specialist role requiring expertise in marketing categories, a proven track record of managing complex spend portfolios and the ability to influence and challenge at senior leadership level. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation where Procurement is at the heart of business decision-making, allowing you to lead a critical category, develop a high-performing team and deliver meaningful commercial impact across the Group. Description What You'll Do Category Strategy & Leadership · Develop and implement long-term category strategies across the Marketing portfolio. · Build category plans aligned to wider business objectives and growth priorities. · Identify opportunities to optimise costs, improve supplier performance and deliver innovation. · Leverage market intelligence and emerging industry trends to shape strategic decision-making and identify competitive advantage. · Drive procurement best practice across all Marketing categories. Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Delivery · Lead complex sourcing programmes and competitive tender exercises. · Negotiate high-value contracts and commercial agreements. · Deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance and value creation opportunities. · Develop sourcing strategies that balance commercial outcomes with quality and innovation. · Ensure robust contract governance and commercial risk management. Supplier Relationship Management · Develop strategic relationships with key marketing agencies and service providers. · Establish supplier performance frameworks and governance structures. · Drive continuous improvement and innovation through supplier partnerships. · Monitor supplier performance against agreed commercial and operational measures. · Support supplier consolidation and optimisation initiatives where appropriate. Stakeholder Management · Partner with senior Marketing and business leaders to understand strategic priorities. · Act as a trusted advisor on procurement and commercial matters. · Influence stakeholders to achieve optimal commercial outcomes. · Influence major campaigns, transformation programmes and strategic initiatives through commercial expertise and market insight. · Present recommendations and business cases to senior leadership teams. Team Leadership & Development · Lead and inspire a high-performing team, creating an environment where colleagues can grow, innovate and deliver their best work. · Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. · Build procurement capability and succession plans. · Share knowledge and best practice across the wider procurement function. · Champion professional development and high performance Profile About You We're looking for a commercially minded procurement leader with deep marketing category expertise, the credibility to influence senior stakeholders and the ambition to shape one of the UK's most significant marketing spend portfolios. Essential Experience · Significant experience and expertise across multiple Marketing categories such as Media, Creative Agencies, Production, Print, MarTech, Data or Marketing Services. · Proven experience developing and executing category strategies. · Strong track record of delivering commercial value and cost optimisation. · Experience leading complex sourcing and supplier management initiatives. · Excellent negotiation and contract management skills. · Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability. · Experience operating within large, complex organisations. · Leadership experience, including coaching and developing procurement teams. Desirable Experience · Exposure to digital transformation and Marketing technology procurement. · Knowledge of data, analytics and customer insight services. · Experience working within retail, FMCG, consumer or customer-focused environments. · CIPS qualification or equivalent professional accreditation What Success Looks Like You'll: · Develop and deliver a best-in-class procurement strategy across a £250m+ marketing portfolio. · Be recognised as a trusted commercial partner to senior Marketing and business leaders. · Deliver significant value through cost optimisation, innovation and supplier-led transformation. · Build strategic supplier partnerships that create long-term competitive advantage. · Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team that consistently delivers exceptional results. · Influence executive decision-making through expert commercial insight and market knowledge. Job Offer Why Asda Procurement at Asda manages more than £2.5bn of indirect spend and is on an exciting transformation journey to become a truly best-in-class function. We are increasing our influence across the business, driving innovation, strengthening supplier partnerships and delivering strategic value at scale. This is an opportunity to lead one of our most visible and commercially significant categories, working with senior leaders to influence decisions that directly impact our customers, brand and business performance. Everything You'll Love · Competitive Salary · Annual Performance Bonus · Car Allowance · Generous Pension Scheme · Private Healthcare · Hybrid & Flexible Working · Enhanced Holiday Allowance · Employee Wellbeing Programmes · Professional Development Support · Career Progression Opportunities · Inclusive and Collaborative Culture Join Our Journey If you're an experienced Marketing Procurement Manager, Procurement Lead, Category Lead, Strategic Sourcing Manager or Head of Marketing Procurement looking for your next leadership challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Join a business where Procurement has a genuine seat at the table, your expertise is valued, and your decisions can influence customer experience, brand performance and long-term business growth. If you're ready to lead one of the largest and most strategically important Marketing Procurement portfolios in UK retail, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now If you're a procurement professional with indirect marketing category management experience and a passion for Marketing Services - Procurement, we'd love to hear from you. Please note all third party CVs submitted will be directed to Michael Page to engage with candidates

Specialist M&E Supplier / Distributor | Procurement Strategy & Process Improvement Leeds c.£60,000 + bonus and benefits Are you a commercially minded Purchasing Manager who enjoys getting stuck in, identifying opportunities and turning ideas into tangible improvements? This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing specialist M&E supplier and take real ownership of its purchasing function. You will be expected to hit the ground running, quickly understand the existing procurement operation, identify opportunities to improve processes and performance and put clear, commercially focused strategies in place to support the next phase of growth. This is a role for someone who wants to make a visible difference. The company: Our client is a well-established, privately owned UK business operating within the electrical supply and distribution sector. With a strong reputation for quality, service and reliability, the business continues to grow and evolve within a competitive marketplace. This is a forward-thinking organisation with a strong operational focus, committed to continuous improvement, innovation and long-term supplier and customer relationships. The Purchasing Manager will join a business where there is genuine scope to review, challenge and improve the way procurement operates, working closely with colleagues across the wider business to drive greater efficiency and commercial value. The role: As Purchasing Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end procurement function, balancing strategic thinking with a highly hands-on approach. You will develop and introduce sourcing strategies, improve supplier performance, strengthen processes and controls and identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve availability and increase overall procurement efficiency. Key responsibilities: Developing and implementing strategic sourcing and procurement plans aligned to business objectives Negotiating contracts, pricing and terms with key suppliers to achieve optimal commercial outcomes Managing and developing strong supplier relationships, including performance evaluation and compliance Ensuring continuity of supply and mitigating risk within the supply chain Monitoring market trends and identifying opportunities for cost savings and improved value Managing procurement budgets and delivering cost reduction initiatives Collaborating closely with operations, finance and logistics teams to support business performance Supporting product sourcing, including alternative supplier identification where appropriateThe person: The ideal Purchasing Manager will be an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in strategic purchasing, supplier management and team leadership. You will bring: Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship skills Proven ability to develop and deliver procurement strategies Excellent analytical and financial acumen & experience working with ERP or procurement systems Ideally experience within the electrical, manufacturing, or distribution sector A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to influence at all levelsTo apply: This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated Purchasing Manager to join a successful and growing business, where you will play a key role in shaping procurement strategy and delivering commercial value. If you are an experienced Purchasing Manager looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. To apply in confidence, please submit your CV quoting job reference 10505

Supporting a Central Government client to join a high-profile programme focused on external resource management and strategic workforce procurement. This role offers a blend of BAU procurement activity and strategic programme delivery, supporting a major resourcing transformation. Client Details A large scale central government organisation, based in either Leeds, Manchester, Blackpool, or Liverpool. Description Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing activity, ensuring compliance with PA23, PCR 2015, and public sector governance requirements. Support the procurement of external resources and workforce-related services across BAU operations and strategic programmes. Manage supplier relationships and contracts, monitoring performance and driving value for money. Run further competitions through public sector frameworks, including CCS and similar agreements. Partner with Legal, Finance, HR, and business stakeholders to deliver compliant procurement solutions. Analyse workforce and commercial data to identify risks, opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support business case development, governance processes, and procurement strategy delivery. Manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously, balancing operational priorities with strategic objectives.Profile Strong end-to-end procurement and sourcing experience within a public sector or regulated environment. Experience delivering procurements under Procurement Act 2023 and/or PCR 2015 regulations. Proven contract management and supplier relationship management expertise. Experience with framework agreements and running further competitions (ideally CCS/GCF frameworks). Background in contingent labour, workforce, recruitment, or external resourcing procurement. Ability to work effectively with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to deliver compliant procurement activity. Strong commercial awareness, stakeholder management, and communication skills.Desirable Central Government procurement experience. Experience procuring digital services or specialist resources. Professional Services category experience. Job Offer Interim Procurement Manager role that is paying up to £600 per day (Inside IR35), this is an interim role for 6 months until March 2027. You will work in a hybrid manner (60%) from the North offices, either Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, or Blackpool

About the Company ASD Ltd is one of the leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers in the UK. We are renowned for supplying a diverse range of ferrous and non-ferrous products. Our extensive in-house processing portfolio in combination with our expertise enables us to deliver cost efficient metal solutions and high-quality steel products. We are passionate about sustainability and aim to transform our industry by playing an active role in building a sustainable future for our employees, customers, community and future generations. Role Overview We are currently looking for a Business Development Manager to work from our offices in Leeds (LS10 1SD). The main purpose of this role is to: Drive ASD's efforts to penetrate and develop specific sectors (such as Energy / Rail / Marine) and targeted companies providing both revenue and market share growth. Proactively undertake external customer / prospect visits to support the Business Development function. Organise / co-ordinate and manage the development of ASD's value proposition incorporating product development / supply chain and value-added services to all sector's.This is an office-based role, working 37.5 hours each week, Monday to Friday, however travel to other ASD locations, customers, etc, is also required. Key Responsibilities Perform proactive calling on agreed sectors, project pipelines and business opportunities. Provide quotation / tender support including supplier sourcing where applicable. Be responsible for quality and upkeep of customer database / records / reports in CRM system Support ASD's position within nominated sectors (such as Energy / Rail / Marine), enhancing our current sales and gross margin. Identify products and service opportunities, related to the target sector's, which ASD could introduce to enhance our market position and profitability. Manage transactional activities such as SAP order raising. Undertake external customer / prospect visits.Candidate Profile Experience within steel, metals, manufacturing, construction or industrial sectors. Proven track record within commercial and / or product development. Strongly developed IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook. Strong commercial awareness and results-driven mindset. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. High level of organisation and attention to detail. Confident using CRM and ERP (ideally SAP) systems and Microsoft Office applications. A full UK driving license. A stable career history.What we offer As well as a competitive salary and a car allowance or company car (after probationary period) we also offer an attractive benefits package which includes: Life assurance Contributory pension (5% contribution matched by the company) Discount cards for shops and restaurants Gym and health club discounts Holiday trading Cycle to work scheme Medicash (healthcare) programme Employee assistance programme Lifetime financial wellbeingAdditional Information Due to the safety-critical nature of our operations, pre-employment, random, and incident-related drug and alcohol testing is conducted. We operate a zero-tolerance policy. How to Apply Take the next step by submitting your application online and attaching your most up-to-date CV. The application process will guide you through to our internal system. It is designed to be quick, straightforward, and easy to complete, taking just a few minutes of your time

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